Who was Thomas Clarke?

Thomas Clarke (1605–1690) was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas I "The Tanner" Clarke 1605–1690

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1605 · Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

Died 9 Jan 1690 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Thomas Mayflower Pilot Clarke

Mother Rose Kerrich Keridge

Siblings Ann Mary Clarke, Anne St John Clarke, Anne Clarke, Capt William Clarke, Carew Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Frances Clarke Reynor, Francis Clarke, Gov Rev Dr John Clarke, Henry Clarke, Hugh Clarke, James Obadiah Clark, Jane Agnes Clarke Collier, Jeremiah Clarke, Joane Clark, Jonas Clarke Clark Clarke, Joseph Rev Clarke, Margaret Clarke, Margaret Clarke Wyeth, Mary Clarke Peckham, Rebecca Clark, Rev Dr John Clark 10M Great Uncle The Pioneer Of Religious Liberty With Roger Williams Theologian Deputy Governor Physician Minister Co Founder Of Colony Of Rhode Island Newport And Its First Baptist Church Author Of Royal Charte, Richard Clark, Robert Clarke Titus Stiles, Rowland Clarke, Sarah Clarke Davis Le Risse Rist Reese, Thomas John Clarke, Thomas Clark, Thurston Tristram Clark, William Clarke

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas Mayflower Pilot Clarke

Rose Kerrich Keridge

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Thomas I "The Tanner" Clarke began in 1605 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England. Thomas I "The Tanner" Clarke passed away in 1690 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1605

Birth of Thomas I "The Tanner" Clarke in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

Birth

1690

Death of Thomas I "The Tanner" Clarke in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Finningham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1541) to Westhorpe, Suffolk, England (1605) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Clarke (1605–1690) was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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 3 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.
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Related Records

John Thomas Mayflower Pilot Clarke

Father

Rose Kerrich Keridge

Mother

Thomas Clarke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas I "The Tanner" Clarke PTP

1605–1690

Westhorpe, Suffolk, England