Ruth Clare, Devon

Artwork by Graham Turner, from 'Marston Moor 1644', copyright Osprey Publishing, part of Bloomsbury

Personal details

Title

Unknown

Name

Ruth Clare

Gender

Female

Described occupation

Occupation unknown

Military status

Civilian

Family details

Her husband, Thomas Clare was a soldier in Plymouth regiment of horse under Captain Braddon and was slain at Dorchester in pursuit of the King's party, leaving her with two small children.