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Biography of Godfrey Clarke -1774

Godfrey Clarke was born to Gilbert Clarke.

On 25th March 1734 [his uncle] Godfrey Clarke (age 50) died. His estates, valued at £6,000 each year, were inherited by his nephew Godfrey Clarke.

In 1740, following the death of Nicholas Leke 4th Earl Scarsdale, the last of his line, Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire [Map] was sold to Godfrey Clarke

In or before 1742 Godfrey Clarke and Anne Pole were married.

Around 1742 [his son] Godfrey Bagnall Clarke was born to Godfrey Clarke and [his wife] Anne Pole.

In 1768 Godfrey Clarke was elected MP Derbyshire beating Henry Harpur 6th Baronet (age 29).

On 30th March 1774 Godfrey Clarke died. His son, [his son] Godfrey Bagnall Clarke (age 32) inherited his estates including Sutton Scarsdale [Map].

[his daughter] Sarah Clarke was born to Godfrey Clarke and Anne Pole.

Ancestors of Godfrey Clarke -1774

Great x 1 Grandfather: Godfrey Clarke of Somershall Hall, Brampton and Chilcote, Derbyshire

GrandFather: Gilbert Carke of Chilcote

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Milward of Eaton Dovedale, Derbyshire

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Milward

Father: Gilbert Clarke

Godfrey Clarke