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William Clark 1610–1681

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Clark in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 22 Jul 1610 · Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 22 Jul 1681 · Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Clark
Mother Rose Kerrich (1572–1627)
Spouse Katherine Bunce
Children Elizabeth Clark, Hannah Clark, John Clark, Joseph Clark, Lydia Clark, Margaret Clark, Mary Clark, Rebecca Clark, Samuel Clark, Sarah Clark, Sarah Clarke, Thomas Clark, William Clark
Siblings John Clark

Researchers connected through William Clark 1610–1681

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Biography

William Clark was born in 1610 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, the child of thomas clark and rose kerrich. William Clark married katherine bunce, and had children including elizabeth clark, hannah clark, john clark, joseph clark, lydia clark, margaret clark, mary clark, rebecca clark, samuel clark, sarah clark, sarah clarke, thomas clark, william clark. William Clark passed away in 1681 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1610
Birth of William Clark in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1681
Death of William Clark in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Clark

This ancestor line traces from Saxted, Suffolk, , England (1540) to Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1610) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Clark (1610–1681) was born in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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.

William Clark's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Clark PTP
1610–1681
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Rose Kerrich PTP
1572–1627
, Suffolk, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Clark's Descendants

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William Clark PTP 1610–1681