Who was William Clark?

William Clark (1885–1977) was born in Moreton, Essex, England and died in 8 Pembroke road, Greater London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Henry Clark 1885–1977

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Sep 1885 · Moreton, Essex, England

Died 6 Aug 1977 · 8 Pembroke road, Greater London, England

Father Arthur Charles Clark

Mother Susan Annie Speed

Spouse Emily Codling

Children Arthur William Charles Clark

Siblings Albert E Clark, Arthur C Clark, Bertie J Clark, Elizabeth Jane Clark, Ernest F Clark, Horace John Clark, Ivy Florence Elsie Clark, Olive G H Clark, Robert Fredrick Clark

Records

1891 England Census 1901 England Census 1911 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Manchester, England, Church of England … UK, City and County Directories, … UK, British Army World War … UK, Royal Air Force Airmen … London, England, Church of England … Norfolk, England, Church of England …

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Researchers connected through William Clark 1885–1977

Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Charles Clark

Susan Annie Speed

Spouse(s)

Emily Codling

Children

Arthur William Charles Clark

Biography

William Henry Clark was born in 1885 in Moreton, Essex, England, the child of arthur charles clark and susan annie speed. In 1891, William Henry Clark resided in West Ham, St Mary, West Ham, Essex, England. In 1901, William Henry Clark resided in East Ham, East Ham, Essex, England. William Henry Clark married emily codling, and had children including arthur william charles clark. William Henry Clark passed away in 1977 in 8 Pembroke road, Greater London, England.

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Census 1891 England Census
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Census 1901 England Census
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Census 1911 England Census
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Baptism Records Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
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City Directory UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946
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Military UK, British Army World War i Pension Records
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Record UK, Royal Air Force Airmen Records
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923
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Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938

Life Timeline

1885

Birth of William Henry Clark in Moreton, Essex, England

Birth

1891

William Henry Clark resided here in West Ham, St Mary, West Ham, Essex, England

Residence

1901

William Henry Clark resided here in East Ham, East Ham, Essex, England

Residence

1906

William Henry Clark resided here in Essex, England

Residence

1910

William Henry Clark was married

Marriage

1911

William Henry Clark resided here in Feltham, Middlesex, England

Residence

1914

William Henry Clark resided here

Residence

1977

Death of William Henry Clark in 8 Pembroke road, Greater London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Clark

This ancestor line traces from Moreton, Essex, England (1817) to Moreton, Essex, England (1885) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Clark (1885–1977) was born in Moreton, Essex, England and died in 8 Pembroke road, Greater London, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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.
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