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William Clarke 1610–1681

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 Feb 1610 · Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

Died 15 Mar 1681 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America

Father John Wells Clarke Mayflower Pilot Of

Mother Katheryn Suffolk (1541–1598)

Siblings Christopher Clarke, Dorothy Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke Clark, Ella Clarke, Francis Frances Clarke, Joan Anne Clarke, Joan Katherine Clarke, Joane Clarke Clark, John Clark, John Clarke, Magdalen Clarke, Margaret Clarke, Mary Clarke, Pastor Jonathon John Thomas Clarke Clark, Phillip Thomas Clarke, Rebecca Clark, Rowland Clarke Clark, Thomas Francis Clarke

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wells Clarke Mayflower Pilot Of

Katheryn Suffolk

1541–1598

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Clarke began in 1610 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England. William Clarke passed away in 1681 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America.

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1610

Birth of William Clarke in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

Birth

1681

Death of William Clarke in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Westhorpe, Suffolk, England (1541) to Westhorpe, Suffolk, England (1610) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Clarke (1610–1681) was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 3 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, 3 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 2 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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