The Clarke’s of Cork

[GrandyP]

I’ve just traced my G4 grandfather on my mother’s side back to Cork, Ireland and I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some more information. His name was George Clarke (1811-1898) and he migrated to Thetford, Norfolk in the early 1800s (not sure when but he was born in Cork and married Sarah Woodcock (1813-1844) in Thetford in 1831). His father was also called George Clarke (1785-?) and was married to Margaret Hayes (1789-1865), both were born and died in Cork. I’m visiting Cork later in the year and would love to know a bit more about this side of my family so anything that anyone can tell me would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

[Wexflyer]

OP - you don't mention their religion, and you don't mention where the information regarding the parents names came from.

[GrandyP]

Hi Wexflyer
I don’t have any information about their religion but everything else comes from Ancestry.

[heywood]

I can see that in 1861 1267/41/10, George gives Cork as his birthplace.

There are published trees with the information you give based on this baptism
14th October 1811 - St Mary’s Cork City
https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000633154?locale=en#page/63/mode/1up
Parents George Clark and Margaret Hayes - a sponsor George Clark too.

Ancestry also shows, through the baptism records, baptisms for:
Henry Clark, 12th April 1807
Hugh Clark , August 1809
Elizabeth, 6th October 1821
You can look those up on the records if you wish to do so - sometimes sponsors are family members and can help in the wider search.

Of course, this may not be your man at all.

[GrandyP]

Many thanks Heywood, that ties in with my George Clarke and also gives me a full birthdate. I’ll look into the other names that you mention to see if any were siblings or aunts/uncles etc. 🙏

[heywood]

I saw that on a published tree, so if you saw it there, it will tie in. However, trees are often not reliable.
The parish records show the baptisms.

Where have you found records to show his parents?

[GrandyP]

I found it on another tree in Ancestry which also tied in with a lot of other details that I have on mine. Of course, we could both be wrong but the other tree was a lot more in depth and detailed than mine; just a different branch of the family.