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William D. Clark

William D. Clark[1, 2]

Male 1789 - 1881  (92 years)    Has 9 ancestors and 33 descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name William D. Clark 
    Birth 20 Apr 1789  Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 14 Jul 1881  Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Abt 17 Jul 1881  Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Siblings 8 Siblings 
    Person ID I203465  Geneagraphie
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2001 

    Father William Clark, Sr.,   b. Bef 1774, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 9 Jan 1830 (Age 56 years) 
    Mother (Mary) Jane Ferguson,   b. Abt 1768, Augusta Co., Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1809-1816, Cabell, VA (Now Wayne Co., WV) Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years) 
    Marriage 26 Jan 1788  Montgomery County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F83576  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Susanah Hunter,   b. 4 Apr 1802, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jan 1881, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 24 Apr 1823 
    Children 
    +1. James A. Clark,   b. 22 Jun 1824, Cora, Gallia, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Mar 1902, Bidwell, Gallia Co., Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     2. George S. Clark,   b. 12 Nov 1826, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jun 1911, Cora, Gallia, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
     3. Peter Clark,   b. 1828, PA Or NJ Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     4. (Nancy) Virginia Clark,   b. 1831   d. Aft 1881 (Age 51 years)
     5. Norman Clark,   b. 1835, Miami, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1881 (Age 47 years)
     6. Metilda Clark,   b. 1838, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1897, Perry Twp., Gallia Co., Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)
     7. (Polly) America Clark,   b. 1840, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F83484  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2001 

  • Notes 
    • - Farmer

      The Clark surname comes from the name "Clericus," which means priest. It was an English name that evolved during the time of William the Conqueror. Alternate spellings of the name include, Clarke, Clarck, Clearck, Cleark, Clearke, Clerc, Clerck, and Clercke. (CL-387)
      William D. Clark and Susanna Hunter are the parents of James A. Clark. James A. is listed in William's administration. William and his wife also have the correct birthplaces and son listed as James born in 1824 according to census records. These facts all match facts given in all census records in which James A. is listed. He grew up in Cora, Oh. It was a post office address located in section 11, Perry Twp., Gallia Co., Ohio from 1866-1913.
      William D. Clark was married in Cabell Co., VA (now WV) in 1823. His first son, James A., was probably born in Cabell Co., VA also in 1824. He was deeded livestock and household goods by his probable father, William, on Aug. 22, 1824 in Cabell Co., VA. (CL-DOC) Perhaps William D. was preparing to move at this point. By 1826, he lists his second son's birthplace as Indiana in the 1850 census records. In 1836, he is on the tax rolls for Gallia Co., Ohio. He owned a farm on section 13, range 16, of Perry Twp. according to an "1874 ATLAS OF GALLIA COUNTY, OHIO." He was taxed for the first time in Gallia Co. for 102 acres of land in this sec. 13, range 16, township 5 worth $146.00. He paid a $1.71 in taxes that year. He was absent from the 1833 tax tables. (CL-223) He was in the court Chancery records on July 22, 1836 in regards to Section 34-5-16, Perry Twp. Clark was suppose to buy Amos' land. He started to build a house on it, Amos tore it down and used the materials. Amos would not accept final payment from him. In court, Amos and William D. agreed to dismiss the case and each pay one half of the costs involved. (CL-228) There are multiple purchases of land by a William Clark, any of which could be our William, on May 26, 1823, Jun 19, 1839, May 19, 1847, and Jun 14, 1849. All of these purchases occured in Sec. 35 or 36, range 16, Twn. 4. of Gallia Co., Ohio. (CL-359) William might also be the William Clark who was the administrator of Enoch Shaw's vs. Jency Shaw (widow of Enoch) in Gallia Co., Harrison Twp., Court records date May 10, 1839. (CL-373)
      His oldest son, would have been our James Clark. They apparently didn't live in Ohio at his birth, as they gave Virginia (now West Virginia) as his birthplace. (CL-213) A couple other interesting facts are in the 1860 census records. William and Susanah's son, Norman, was listed as a convict living at home. They also had a boy, John Clark, age 3, born in Ohio, living in the household that could be a son or grandson. (CL-214) . In the 1870 census William D. Clark is listed as a citizen and was born in Kentucky. His daughter, Virginia and son Norman could not read, nor write. (CL-225, 383) In the 1880 census, William is 91 with rheumatism. His parents were born in Pennsylvania and he in Virginia. (Note, earlier census records indicate Kentucky) His wife, Susan, age 78, had typhoid pneumonia. Her parents were born in Virginia and she in North Carolina. In the next house, his son George and daughter-in-law, Sarah lived with their 3 sons and 2 daughters. In the 2nd house after his a Henry G. Clark, age 26, son of George lived with wife Emma. (CL-230)
      William D. Clark did leave a will. In it he gives his farm, section 13, range 16, of 108 acres to his son Norman and daughter Nancy Virginia Clark. He does not mention any other members of his family. In the administration of his will, his next of kin residing in the state, are listed as James A. Clark, George S. Clark, Matilda Blagg, Nancy V. Clark and Polly A. Duval, in that order. Out of these, Polly A. Duvall is probably Polly America Clark. The closest marriage record I've found for her is G.W. Deval to MOLLIE A. Clark, both of Gallia Co., OH at the residence of John H. Rupp in Gallipolis by Samuel Kerr, J.P., on June 17 1874. (CL-227)
      Locating William's parents has been difficult. Neither of them has a death certificate filed in Gallia Co. where they were likely living at their deaths. However, where they were living at the time of their marriage does give a few clues. In 1820, in Cabell Co., VA (later, WV), there are several Clarks: Samuel, Henry, Samuel F., James and William. Only William has a son the correct age range to be our William D. Clark. This William Clark, Sr. has 1 son 10-16; 1 16--18; and 2 males over 26-45 (1 might be our William) in his household. He, himself, is over 45. He has one female over 45 in his home. William D. is the son of William of Cabell Co., VA/WV according to a half dozen researchers who've submitted data to the LDS church also. Lastly, there is also a deed between William Sr., William D. and James Clark on Aug 22, 1824 in a Cabell Co., VA/WV that suggests a son relationship between these persons without stating the same. This deed is transcribed herein by Linda Coate Dudick with spelling, errors and capitilization retained.
      "This Indenture made this 22nd day of August, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four between William Clark of the first part, Wm. D. Clark of the second part and James Clark of the third part, all of the county of Cabel and State of Virginia, Witnesseth that whereas the said Wm. Clark is justly indebted to the said James Clark in the sum of three hundred dollars by note executed on or about the 15th day of August 1815 (...?) Clark is desirous of securing the payment of the said sum of money, Now this Indenture witnesseth that the said William Clark for and in consideration of the premises aforesaid and for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said William D. Clark, the receipt wherof is hereby acknowledged, he the said William Clark hath granted, bargained & sold and by these presents do grant, bargain & sell unto the said William D. Clark, his heirs & assigns forever, all the following property to wit: three head of Horses, six head of cattle, forty head of hogs two beds & their furntiure and all the household and kitchen furniture and farming utensils at the time belonging to the said William Clark, to have and to hold the said property unto the said William D. Clark, his heirs & assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of the said William D. Clark his heirs & assigns forever. In trust nevertheless that is to say of the said William Clark, his heirs, exec., adms., shall pay to the said James Clark, his exors., admns. or assigns the sum of three hundred dollars with interest thereon from the day the said note becomes due and payable then and in that & in that case this deed is to be null and void and of no effect. But if the said William Clark his heirs, exors or admins. shall fail to pay the said sum of three hundred dollars with the Interest to the said James Clark, his heirs, exors, or adms, or assigns then (d..) in that case the said William D. Clark shall upon the request of the said James Clark, or his proper representative, advertise the said property herein mentioned for sail, at least twenty days, on the front door of the Court House of Cabel County and then procede to sell the same and and out of the proceeds thereof, first pay and satisfy the changes attending the executution of this trust and then pay to the said James Clark, the demands for the security of which this deed is executed and the balance if any pay to the said William Clark. In Testimony whereof the parties of the first, second, and third part hath hereunto set their hands and seals, this day and & date first above written. (Signed) William Clark, William D. Clark
      At a Court held for Cabel County the 23rd day of August 1824. This deed of trust from William Clark to William D. Clark for the use of James Clark was presented in Court & acknowledged by the said William Clark & William D. Clark, which is ordered recorded. Testo: John Samuels, C.K.C.C." (CL-DOC)
      I have personally chosen William as William D.'s father because William deeds to William D. livestock and household goods in an 1824 deed in Cabell Co., VA/WVA. This is highly likely to be a father, son relationship.

  • Sources 
    1. [S722] 1860 Census, Gallia Co., OH.

    2. [S756] 1870 Census, Perry, Gallia, OH.



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