YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Clarke 1503–1559 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1503

Birth Location: Westhorp, Suffolk, England

Death Date: May 1559

Death Location: Finningham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England

Father: Sir Exchequer

Mother: Baroness Ferrers

Spouse(s): Margaret Sweet

Children(s): John Clarke

In 1503, John Clarke entered the world in Westhorp, Suffolk, England, born to Sir John Clerke I Baron Of The Exchequer And Baroness Elizabeth De Ferrers. John Clarke married Margaret Sweet, and had children including John Clarke. John Clarke passed away in 1559 in Finningham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England.

Find more search results for John Clarke
JC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1503, John Clarke entered the world in Westhorp, Suffolk, England, born to Sir John Clerke I Baron Of The Exchequer And Baroness Elizabeth De Ferrers.
  • John Clarke married Margaret Sweet, and had children including John Clarke.
  • John Clarke passed away in 1559 in Finningham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Clarke's Ancestors

Self
John Clarke
1503–1559
Birth Place: Westhorp, Suffolk, England
Parents
Sir John Clerke I, Baron Of The Exchequer
1485–1554
Forde, Kent, England
Baroness (Elizabeth De) Ferrers
1480–1558
GROBY GRAVE: 88415606, = HENRY FERRERS BARON OF GROBY 1303-1343 GRAVE: 63097919.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Clarke's Descendants

1.
JC
John Clarke (1503–May 1559) m. Margaret Sweet (1514–1566)
  1. 1. John Clarke 1541–1598 m. Rose Kerrich 1572–1627 m. Catharine Cook 1541–1598
    1. 1. Thomas Clarke 1570–1627 m. Rose Kerrich 1572–1627 m. Sarah (Francis) Rivers 1592–1652
      1. 1. Thomas Clarke 1605–1694 m. Susanna Ring 1615–1697
        1. 1. John Clark 1645–1705 m. Mary Benjamin 1650–1700
        2. 2. Susanna Clark 1641–1697
        3. 3. Ann Clearke 1635–
      2. 2. William Clark 1610–1681
        1. 1. Thomas Clark 1657–1740 m. Elizabeth CLARK 1650–1712
      3. 3. Mary Clark 1607–1648
        1. 1. John Peckham 1645–1712
      4. 4. Thurston Clarke 1590–1661
        1. 1. Henry Clarke 1627–1678 m. Joane Executrix 1627–1683
        2. 2. Frances Clark –1619
        3. 3. Faith Clark 1617–
      5. 5. Rev. (Joseph Clarke,) Sr. 1618–1694 m. Mary (Margaret) Turner 1661–1743 m. Margaret Turner 1621–
        1. 1. Mary Benjamin 1650–1700 m. John Clark 1645–1705
        2. 2. Carew Clarke 1668–1759
    2. 2. Joane Clark 1596–1675
      1. 1. Anne Stone 1624–1680
        1. 1. Josiah Jones 1643–1714
    3. 3. Thomas Clarke 1570–1668
    4. 4. Joan Clarke 1573–1573

John Clarke's Timeline

3 Records

1503
1503
Birth of John Clarke in Westhorp, Suffolk, England
Westhorp, Suffolk, England
1559
03 May 1559
Age 56
Death of John Clarke in Finningham, Suffolk, England
Finningham, Suffolk, England
1559
May 1559
Age 56
Death of John Clarke
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1503
    Event Place: Westhorp, Suffolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 May 1559
    Event Place: Finningham, Suffolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1559

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Finningham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE