CLARK, Mate Thomas ¹

  General Notes:

Mate Thomas Clark is said to be the father of our James Clark. This Thomas was on the "Mayflower", his title suggesting he was part of the ship's crew. (F-405) Although he returned to England, he might be the Thomas Clark listed as owning property in Boston, MA in 1647 according to the "Book of Possessions." (C-928)

There was also a Mate John Clark/e on the Mayflower who was from the small parish of Rothershithe on the outskirts of London. He was christened there on Mar. 26, 1575. I include him in case John and Thomas were brothers. This John Clarke is believed to be the father of a Thomas Clark who was baptized at Rotherhithe on May 4, 1600. The similar naming pattern and both Clarke's being mates on the Mayflower suggest a connection. (F-506)

Mate married.