The christening of "George Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 14 August 1559 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The marriage of "George Clarke" and "Margaret Bunner" (or "Bunne") is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991402) and in the online "Hertfordshire County Council Marriages & Marriage Licences" (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 13 November 1579 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.
The marriage of "George Clarke" and "Margaret Bunner" (or "Bunne") is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991402) and in the online "Hertfordshire County Council Marriages & Marriage Licences" (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 13 November 1579 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for George Clearke and Margaret Bunner-2764
The marriage of "George Clarke" and "Margaret Bunner" (or "Bunne") is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991402) and in the online "Hertfordshire County Council Marriages & Marriage Licences" (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 13 November 1579 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.
The marriage of "George Clarke" and "Elizabeth Bristoe" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991344) and in the online Hertfordshire County Council Marriages & Marriage Licences (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 31 July 1592 in Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire, England.
"George Clarke of Walkarne [Walkern] co. Herft. = Elizabeth, da. of Nicholas Bristow of Ayott St. Lawrance, co. Hertf." is listed in the "Clarke of Chesfield" pedigree chart in "The Visitations of Hertfordshire" of 1572 and 1634, "The Harleian Society (of London), Volume 22, 1886, page 42. Also, George Clarke is listed in this pedigree chart as the son of "William Clarke of Walkarne [Walkern], co. Hertf." Online source: https://books.google.com/books?id=gqwKAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=visitations+of+hertfordshire,+volume+22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih2rX5lYvOAhVlVWMKHbaCDl0Q6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=visitations%20of%20hertfordshire%2C%20volume%2022&f=false. Note: The parish records of Walkern, Hertfordshire, England, start in 1559.
The 1615 Will of "George Clerke" is freely available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City (FHL Film # 91773, pages 127-128). The Will was written on 14 March 1615 and proved on 16 April 1616. In July 2016, the Will was transcribed into modern language as follows:
"In the name of God Amen the fourteenth day of March in the year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred and fifteen I George Clerk of Bennington in the county of Hertford and in weak in body but of perfect mind and memory and praise be given until God due make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of all mighty God my Maker having after all and through the only merits of Jesus Christ my Savior to be made a partaker of life everlasting and commend my body to the earth where it was made. I give my will and debts unto my son William Clerke and to his heirs forever all that my manor of Graveley with all rents and services there unto belonging or in any otherwise appertaining. And also all that my wood and wood ground … called or known by the name of Graveley home with my forty acres of land that I purchased of James Spurlinge, … all of that … of the Maria of Luninock all scituate standing and lying and being in Graveley and Chisfeild or either of them in the said county of Hertford. And also I will and devise unto the said William Clerke and his heirs of all these my three closest commonly called or known by the name of Boxberries scituate lying and being in Walkerne in the said county contain by affirmation one hundreth acres. And also these my lands and ... scituated landings and being in Wraslingworth [Wrestlingworth] in the county of Bedford which I lately had and purchased of John Eltlin commonly called Obuane land upon condition that my said son William his heirs and executors and administrators or assigns shall lastly set out and pay or cause to be sent out and paid all such debts and sums of money that of right or … I ought to pay … my own proper debt and wherein I stand solely charged and at principle and set as surety … and upon condition also that the said William his heirs or executors shall out or into sufficient bonds unto every of my eight younger children vis George, Nicholas, Thomas, Anne, Elizabeth, Mary, Grace and Francis, with six months next after my decease, to be pay unto them and every of them at their several ages of one and twenty years or within three months next after their decease and every of their days of marriage which of them shall happen first the sum of one h… pounds and in the meantime to give them reasonable maintenance of … I … and apparel or ten pounds per annum provided always that if my said son William shall refuse or neglect to pay or give rent outment for such my debts as aforesaid and to enter sufficient bonds unto every of my said eight younger children for the payment of their and every of their persons and maintenance as before is remitted and appointed by the space of six months next after my decease. Then I will that my said manor lands rents and herediments and other of premises with their … and every of their pretenses shall fold to the best of pay for and towards the uses above said by my well beloved friends and kinsfolk Nicholas Bristowe of Ayott St Lawrence esquire and William Humberston of Digswell gent and Mathew Geryvener of Bennington in the said county gent or by … them or by the survivor of them within two years then ... following to pay and satisfy all such my debts as aforesaid and to perform yield pay and give all such portions and maintenance during their and every of them … as before is expressed or otherwise as for as it will reach equally … to be divided amongst them even as they and every of them will answer ... dreadful day of judgement. Item I give unto my younger daughter Elizabeth Clarke at the repay of my cousin Gerivener aforesaid of … Shilling of all … rest and residue of my goods and chattels rights and … I give unto my said son William whom I make and constitute my soul and whole executor of this my last will and testament requiring him out of my love towards him and every of my children that good only becometh unto them not only a loving brother but a very patient ... and defender of them to his power in witness whereof I have here unto … set my hand and seal the day and year first above written."
George Clerke
Read and published for his last will and testament in the presence of us witnesses specially thereunto signed and called John Middleton and William Knige
The christening of "Elizabeth Bristowe is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991352), which states that she was christened on 14 July 1569 in Kimpton, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was Nicholas Bristowe.
The marriage of "George Clarke" and "Elizabeth Bristoe" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991344) and in the online Hertfordshire County Council Marriages & Marriage Licences (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 31 July 1592 in Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire, England.
"George Clarke of Walkarne [Walkern] co. Herft. = Elizabeth, da. of Nicholas Bristow of Ayott St. Lawrance, co. Hertf." is listed in the "Clarke of Chesfield" pedigree chart in "The Visitations of Hertfordshire" of 1572 and 1634, "The Harleian Society (of London), Volume 22, 1886, page 42. Online source: https://books.google.com/books?id=gqwKAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=visitations+of+hertfordshire,+volume+22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih2rX5lYvOAhVlVWMKHbaCDl0Q6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=visitations%20of%20hertfordshire%2C%20volume%2022&f=false.
Marriage Notes for George Clarke and Elizabeth Bristowe-2765
The marriage of "George Clarke" and "Elizabeth Bristoe" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991344) and in the online Hertfordshire County Council Marriages & Marriage Licences (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 31 July 1592 in Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire, England.
"William Clearke" is listed as the father of "George Clearke" as follows: The christening of "George Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 14 August 1559 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "Johane Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 20 August 1560 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "William Clearke or Russell".
The christening of "Elizabeth Clerke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 18 April 1562 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "William Clerke".
The christening of "Johann Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 7 January 1563 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "Jhon [John] Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 24 February 1564 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "Albane Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 2 February 1565 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "Johane Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 19 May 1568 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "William Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 16 December 1569 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "Thomas Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 7 September 1571 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "John Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 24 January 1573 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
The christening of "Edward Clearke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040658, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 19 August 1576 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "William Clearke".
"Mr. Clearke" (b.abt.1510) was the father of "William Clearke" (b.abt.1533)--who had eleven children who were christened between 1559 and 1576 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire. Mr. Clearke (or Clarke) may have also been a son of "John Clarke" (b.abt.1469) of Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This possibility is based on an extensive radius search of available records and analysis of duration, location and patronymics associated with the Clarke families of Hertfordshire, England. Interestingly, both John Clarke (b.abt.1469) and William Clearke (b.abt.1533) had sons who were named George, Edward, Johannis (or John) and Thomas. Research into the above mentioned possibilities are ongoing by the Samuel Clark Family Organization.
"George Clarke" is listed as the father of "John Clarke of Ashwell, co. Hertf."--who married "Marian Kimpton"--in the "Clarke of Tharfield and Ashwell" pedigree chart in "The Visitations of Hertfordshire" of 1572 and 1634, "The Harleian Society (of London), Volume 22, 1886, page 41. "George Clarke is also listed in this pedigree chart as the son of "George Clarke of Walkern, co. Hertf.". Online source: https://books.google.com/books?id=gqwKAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=visitations+of+hertfordshire,+volume+22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih2rX5lYvOAhVlVWMKHbaCDl0Q6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=visitations%20of%20hertfordshire%2C%20volume%2022&f=false.
The marriage of "George Clerke" and "Elly Dyche" (or "Elly Byche") is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 991379 and 1235302) and the online "Hertfordshire County Council Marriages and Marriage Licences" (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 8 November 1560 in All Saints & St. John, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.
"George Clerke" is mentioned in the Will of his younger brother, Joihis Clerke, as follows: The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
The marriage of "George Clerke" and "Elly Dyche" (or "Elly Byche") is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 991379 and 1235302) and the online "Hertfordshire County Council Marriages and Marriage Licences" (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 8 November 1560 in All Saints & St. John, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for George Clarke and Elly Dyche-2767
The marriage of "George Clerke" and "Elly Dyche" (or "Elly Byche") is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 991379 and 1235302) and the online "Hertfordshire County Council Marriages and Marriage Licences" (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk), which combined states that they were married on 8 November 1560 in All Saints & St. John, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.
The christening of "George Clerke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991379), which states that he was christened on 27 September 1562 in All Saints & St. John, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "George Clerke".
The christening of "Thomas Clarke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 99383), which states that he was christened on 27 August 1587 at St. Mary's, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "Thomas Clarke".
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" and "Alse Walker" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991355), which states that they were married on 6 April 1611 at St. Mary's, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
The christening of "Alice Walker" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991329), which states that she was christened on 5 April 1590 in Benington, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "Edwardi Walker".
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" and "Alse Walker" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991355), which states that they were married on 6 April 1611 at St. Mary's, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Clarke and Alice Walker-2776
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" and "Alse Walker" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991355), which states that they were married on 6 April 1611 at St. Mary's, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
The christening of "Mary Clarke" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 991383, Item #7), which states that she was christened on 25 August 1622 in Hitchin, and that her father was "Thomas Clarke".
The burial of "Marie Clarke" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 991383, Item #7), which states that she was buried on 19 December 1622 in Hitchin, and that her father was "Thomas Clarke".
The burial of "Mary Clarke" is listed in the parish register (modern transcript) of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040859, Item #4), which states that she was buried on 19 December 1622 in Hitchin, and that her father was "Thomas Clarke".
The christening of "Sarah Clarke" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 991383, Item #7), which states that she was christened on 19 October 1623 in Hitchin, and that her father was "Thomas Clarke".
The christening of "Sarah Clarke" is listed in the parish register (modern transcript) of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040859, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 19 October 1623 in Hitchin, and that her father was "Thomas Clarke".
The burial of "Alice Clarke" is listed in the parish register (modern transcript) of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040859, Item #4), which states that she was buried on 17 March 1634/1635 in Hitchin, and that her father was "Thom. Clarke".
Research Note: FamilySearch Tree lists a "Alice Clarke" (PID# ML7Y-DC2) who was supposedly christened on 25 March 1636 in St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, and whose father was "Thomas Clarke".
"Thomas Clarke" is listed in the christening record of his son, Thomas Clarke, as follows: The christening of "Thomas Clarke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 99183), which states that he was christened on 27 August 1587 at St. Mary's, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "Thomas Clarke".
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" and "Margaret Hitchen" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 99183), which states that they were married on 4 November 1585 at St. Mary's, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.
The burial of "Thomas Clarke" is listed in FindMyPast, which states that he was buried on 16 June 1589 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Note: Another "Thomas Clarke" was buried on 30 November 1594 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Further research into this matter is ongoing.
Research Note: Based on recognized family patronymics and location and durational analysis, "Thomas Clarke"--who was of Hitchin and born about 1558, may have been the son of "Thomae Clarke"--who was of Stevenage and born about 1514. The travel distance between Hitchin and Stevenage is only about six miles. Further research into this possibility is ongoing.
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" and "Margaret Hitchen" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 99183), which states that they were married on 4 November 1585 at St. Mary's, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Clarke and Margaret Hitchen-2785
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" and "Margaret Hitchen" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 99183), which states that they were married on 4 November 1585 at St. Mary's, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.
The christening of "Thomas Clarke" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 991383, Item #7), which states that he was christened on 2 February 1611/1612 in Hitchin, and that his father was "Thomas Clarke".
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" is and "Marey Cooke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991383), which states that they were married on 6 October 1647 in St. Mary's, Hitching, Hertfordshire, England.
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" is and "Marey Cooke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991383), which states that they were married on 6 October 1647 in St. Mary's, Hitching, Hertfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Clarke and Marey Cooke-2847
The marriage of "Thomas Clarke" is and "Marey Cooke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991383), which states that they were married on 6 October 1647 in St. Mary's, Hitching, Hertfordshire, England.