Who was Thomas Clarke?

Thomas Clarke (1543–1588) was born in Finningham, Suffolk, England and died in London, London, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 22 generations of this lineage.

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Thomas Clarke 1543–1588

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1543 · Finningham, Suffolk, England

Died 10 May 1588 · London, London, England

Father John Clarke

Mother Margaret Sweet

Spouse Margaret Fox

Children Robert Clarke

Siblings Margaret Clarke

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Biography

The story of Thomas Clarke began in 1543 in Finningham, Suffolk, England. Thomas Clarke married margaret fox, and had children including robert clarke. Thomas Clarke passed away in 1588 in London, London, England.

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Birth of Thomas Clarke in Finningham, Suffolk, England

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Death of Thomas Clarke in London, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Zutphen, Gelderland, Netherlands (1000) to Finningham, Suffolk, England (1543) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Clarke (1543–1588) was born in Finningham, Suffolk, England and died in London, London, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.