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Rebecca Clarke

Female 1660 - 1739  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rebecca Clarke 16 Aug 1660 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Joseph Clarke, The Immigrant and Alice Fenn); 17 Feb 1739Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

    Rebecca John Richardson 01 May 1679Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. John (son of John Richardson and Hannah Truair) 1650 Wells, York, Maine, USA; 29 May 1697Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Mehitable Richardson 16 Jun 1689 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 1711.
    2. Benjamin Richardson 1693 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 1761.
    3. Rebecca Richardson 28 Feb 1697 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 14 Feb 1738Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Lt. Joseph Richardson 1687 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 05 Oct 1768Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. John Richardson 25 Aug 1679 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 19 May 1759Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Richardson 20 Sep 1681 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 1711.
    7. Daniel Richardson 31 Aug 1685 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 1747.

    Rebecca John Hill after 29 May 1697. John Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Clarke, The Immigrant 11 Apr 1613 Banham, Norfolk, England (son of Thomas Clarke and Mary Canne); 06 Jan 1684Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

    Notes:

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    See Christopher Gleason Clark, "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts," in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 152(Jan 1998):3-23
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    Signer of Dedham Covenant:

    In 1636, there were 30 signers. In 1637, there were 46. By 1656, 79 men put their names on the document

    Married Alice Fenn in England (NOT Alice Pepper)

    "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts", by Christopher Gleason Clark, Published in "New England Historical and Genealogical Register", Vol 152, January 1998.

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    Joseph Clark had one wife Alice Fenn. See:

    Christopher Gleason Clark, THE ENGLISH ANCESTRY OF JOSEPH CLARK (1613-1683) OF DEDHAM AND MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS in NEHGR vol 152 p 3-23

    NGSQ Robert Charles Anderson, "Clark, Hunting, and Wheelock Families of Dedham, Massachusetts: Some English Clues," National Genealogical Society Quarterly [hereinafter NC.SQ], 74 [1986]: 3-6.

    Previous biographies stating his wife was Alice Pepper were disproved in 1998.
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    Alice Fenn was born about 1619 in England, was christened on 25 March 1623 in St. Mary Aldermary,London, England, and died on 17 March 1709/10 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States at age 91.
    Alice marriedJoseph Clarke on 15 April 1640 in Banham, Norfolk, England.
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    According to a post from Sandra Johnson, SJohn41095@aol.com, 17 Jun 2003, Clark-NewEng, Joseph Clark was thought to have married Alice Pepper, but the spouse has been determined to be Alice Fenn; cites Christopher Gleason Clark, The Enlgish Origins of Joseph Clark (1613-93), NEHGR, 152, 1998, 3-23.
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    3964. Joseph Clark, born before 11 April 1613 in Banham, Norfolk, England; died 06 January 1684 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. He was the son of 7928. Thomas Clarke and 7929. Mary Canne. He married 15 April 1640 in Banham, Norfolk, England.
    3965. Alice Fenn, born about 1619 in England; died 17 March 1710 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

    Children of Joseph Clark and Alice Fenn are:
    * Joseph Clark (1642-1702), married 1663 Mary Allen (1641-1702).
    * Benjamin Clark (1644-1724), married 1665 Dorcas Morse (1645-1725).
    * Ephraim Clark (1646-1699), married 1669 Mary Bullen (1642-1726)
    * Daniel Clark (1647-1676).
    * Mary Clark (1649-1732), married 1673 Jonathan Bowden (1652-1732).
    * Sarah Clark (1651-1704), married (1) John Bowers (1646-1676); (2) 1677 Samuel Smith (1641-1691).
    * John Clark (1652-1720), married 1680 Mary Sheffield (1653-????).
    * Nathaniel Clark (1658-1733), married 1704 Experience Hinsdale (1679-1754).
    * Rebecca Clark (1660-1740), married 1679 John Richardson (1650-1697).

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    * See http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.692.6246&rep=rep1&type=pdf

    * Descendants of Ralph Wheelock
    of Medfield, Massachusetts
    Rev. Ralph Wheelock
    Descendants of
    24 Jan 2015
    Northborough, MA
    Compiled by Roderick B. Sullivan, Jr
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    Died:
    Vine Lake Cemetery at Medfield; Age: 87

    Joseph Alice Fenn 15 Apr 1640Banham, Norfolk, England. Alice 25 Mar 1623 St Mary Aldermary, London, England; 25 Mar 1623 Aldermary, London, England; 17 Mar 1711Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Alice Fenn 25 Mar 1623 St Mary Aldermary, London, England; 25 Mar 1623 Aldermary, London, England; 17 Mar 1711Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

    Notes:

    Alice Fenn was born about 1619 in England, was christened on 25 March 1623 in St. Mary Aldermary,London, England, and died on 17 March 1709/10 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States at age 87.

    Alice married Joseph Clarke on 15 April 1640 in Banham, Norfolk, England.

    Birth:
    There are numerous records showing both "Fenn" and "Pepper", with all of the vital data remaining consistent. I have yet to uncover why there is a difference in the last name from her (indicated) parents.

    Died:
    Vine Lake Cemetery,unmarked.

    Children:
    1. John Clarke 28 Oct 1652 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 14 Dec 1720Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Sarah Clarke 20 Feb 1651 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 20 May 1704Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. 1. Rebecca Clarke 16 Aug 1660 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 17 Feb 1739Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Nathaniel Clarke 06 Oct 1658 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 11 Jul 1733Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Mary Clarke 12 Mar 1649 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 1673Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Benjamin Clarke 09 Feb 1644 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 01 Dec 1724Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    7. Joseph Clarke 27 Jul 1642 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 04 Sep 1702Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    8. Daniel Clarke 29 Sep 1647 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 07 Apr 1676Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    9. Ephraim Clarke 04 Feb 1646 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 04 Jul 1684Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Clarke Mar 1568 Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England (son of Rowland Clarke and Margaret Micklewood); 10 May 1638Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; 10 May 1638Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England.

    Notes:

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    The will for Thomas Clarke is published in "The New England Historical and Genealogical Register", Vol 152, January 1998, pg. 15, in an article by Christopher Gleason Clark, entitled "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts".
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    The will cites his grandaughter Marye Wheelock. This, along with other evidence presented in the article, strongly suggests the relationships among the Clarks, Wheelocks, and Barbers presented in this genealogy

    Died:
    Buried on 10 May 1638

    Thomas Mary Canne 17 Oct 1602Banham, Norfolk, England. Mary (daughter of Thomas Canne and Annie Rebecca Plowman) May 1580 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England; 21 Mar 1642Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 18 May 1642St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Canne May 1580 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England (daughter of Thomas Canne and Annie Rebecca Plowman); 21 Mar 1642Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 18 May 1642St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
    Children:
    1. Mary Clarke 1614 Banham, Norfolk, England; 22 Dec 1683Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Priscilla Clarke 1615 Westhorpe, Suffolk, England; 12 Aug 1692Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Joan Clarke Oxfordshire, England; 1616Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire, England.
    4. Elizabeth Clarke 23 Jul 1620 Banham, Norfolk, England; 22 Dec 1683Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Rowland Clarke 01 Mar 1606 Banham, Norfolk, England; 02 Dec 1638Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Thomas Clarke 01 Apr 1604 Banham, Norfolk, England; 01 Jul 1656Banham, Norfolk, England.
    7. 2. Joseph Clarke, The Immigrant 11 Apr 1613 Banham, Norfolk, England; 06 Jan 1684Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    8. Rebecca Elizabeth Clarke 26 Aug 1610 Banham, Norfolk, England; 01 Jan 1681Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rowland Clarke before 1530 Banham, Norfolk, England (son of Robert Williamson Clarke and Alice); 05 Mar 1580Banham, Norfolk, England; 05 Mar 1580Banham, Norfolk, England.

    Notes:

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    In his will dated 1 March 22 Eliz. [1579/80], witnessed by John Goiding­ham, Thomas Spink, Clement Warwick, John Morley, and John Dexter, and proved 10 April 15801281 in Attleborough, Rowland Clarke of Banham directed that his body be buried within the churchyard of Banham, and made bequests:
    ......unto the poore people of Banham aforesaid [6s 8d] to be parted amongste them wheare most nede is Item I will that Margaret my wife shall have the occupacion and profits of all my lands and tenements bothe free and bonde lyinge and beinge in Banham aforesaide for the terme of foure years next after and from the feast of Saint Michaell the archangel! next and [all his lands in Banham] after my decease upon these conditions that the said Margaret my wife within tenne dais next after my decease shall make a lawfull surrender to the use of Clement Clark my sonne after the terme of the foure yeares aforesaide which the said Margarett had of the gifte of Richard Miclewoode her father And also that the said Margaret shall keepe and bringe up all my children at her charge until they doe come unto lawfull years. . I will that William and Edward my sonnes shalle keepe at Scoole in Banham or Buckenham ore anye other towne neare unto Banham aforesaid Item if Margaret my wife doe refuse to performe these conditions aforesaide then I will that Clement my sonne shall enter presentlye after my decease into all my landes and tenements both free and bonde whiche weare Robert Clarkes my father to have and to hould to him and to his heyers for ever upon this condicion herafter followinge . that the said Clement his heyers Executors or Assigns doe paye . . . unto William Clark Thomas Clark and Edward Clark my sonnes unto everye one of them [£20].. as they shall come to ther like several! ages of Three and twentie years . . . Item I do give and bequeath unto Margaret Alice Elizabeth and Anne my daughters and to everye of them [£20] to be paide by my said wife unto everye of them at thear severall ages of two and twentie years . . . [two pages of conditions concerning survivors' legacies should any heirs die] . . . Margaret my wife . . . I doe ordayrie and make my sole executrix. . . which supervisors I ordeyne and make John Goldingham of Banham gentleman and Clement Warwicke my brother in lawe of this my testament and last will To whome I doe give full authoritie. . . to demande a good and law­ful! assurance of Edward Colbye of Banham gentleman from him and his heyers to the use of Clement my sonne and his heyrs of and in certeyne lands whiche the said Edward Colbye have bargained and sold unto me for divers years past.
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    SOURCE: Christopher Gleason Clark, "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts," in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 152(Jan 1998):3-23
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    Rowland Margaret Micklewood 1554Banham, Norfolk, England. Margaret (daughter of Richard Micklewood and Elizabeth) 1531 Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; Jan 1594Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Margaret Micklewood 1531 Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England (daughter of Richard Micklewood and Elizabeth); Jan 1594Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England.

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    The will of “Margarett Clarke of Banham in the countie of Norfolk widow, late the wyfe of Rowlande Clarke deceased,” dated 23 January 1593, proved 10 April 1594, reads in part:

    I doe give unto Margaret my daughter my best gowne. . . unto Francys Ayer my sonne in law my best cowe. . . upon this condition viz, that he. . . paye... [10s] to my neve Robert James I doe give to Alice my daughter One cowe and my chese presse. . . upon condition that she . . . paye.. . to Edward my sonne [10s]... unto Thomas my sonne one ewe & a Lamb and my Bed with the furniture . . to Edward my .sonne [2] payer of sheets. . . all the rest. . . to my daughter Anne Clarke. . . she. .. shall paye unto my sonne Whim Clarke. . . [30s] . . . I doe ordayne and make the executor of this my last will and testament Thomas my sonne. . . these wittoesses . . . Franncis Ayer & Thomas Lance.
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    SOURCE:Christopher Gleason Clark, "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts," in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 152(Jan 1998):3-23
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    Children:
    1. William Clarke 02 Sep 1565 England.
    2. Elizabeth Clarke 29 Sep 1560 England; 1552.
    3. Edward Clarke 1572 Banham, Norfolk, England; Oct 1609Banham, Norfolk, England; 23 Oct 1609St Bride Fleet St, London, England.
    4. Anne Clarke 04 Jun 1570 England; 20 Oct 1640Banham, Norfolk, England.
    5. Margaret Clarke about 1555 England.
    6. 4. Thomas Clarke Mar 1568 Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; 10 May 1638Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; 10 May 1638Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England.
    7. Alice Clarke 29 Sep 1560 England.
    8. Clement Clarke about 1557 England; 11 Apr 1593Banham, Norfolk, England.

  3. 10.  Thomas Canne 1550 Banham, Norfolk, England; England.

    Thomas Annie Rebecca Plowman 1579Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England. Annie 1563 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England; England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Annie Rebecca Plowman 1563 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England; England.
    Children:
    1. Onera Canne 1577 Lloegr, Cornwall, England; 1612Cornwall, England.
    2. 5. Mary Canne May 1580 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England; 21 Mar 1642Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 18 May 1642St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.