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Clark, James V
1804 - 1895 (90 years)-
Name Clark, James V Born 6 Nov 1804 Seneca, New York, United States 
Gender Male Buried 1895 Grass Lake Cemetery, Grass Lake Township, Jackson, Michigan, United States Died 6 Oct 1895 Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, United States Cause: old age Person ID I10281 USA Last Modified 7 Nov 2016
Family Swick, Mary R, b. 14 May 1806, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 30 Sep 1886, Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 80 years) Married 16 Mar 1826 Seneca, New York, United States Children 1. Clark, John, b. 25 Mar 1827, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 22 Apr 1872, Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 45 years)2. Clark, Magdaline, b. 23 Oct 1828, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 29 Jan 1865, Porter, Niagara, New York, United States (Age 36 years)3. Clark, Mercy Ann, b. 22 Jan 1830, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 26 Jan 1871, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States (Age 41 years)4. Clark, George V, b. 24 Aug 1831, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 28 Oct 1903, Chelsea, Sylvan Township, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States (Age 72 years)5. Clark, Easton, b. 10 Feb 1833, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 16 Dec 1859, Sylvan Center, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States (Age 26 years)6. Clark, James, b. 1 Nov 1834, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. Bef 1850, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States (Age < 15 years)7. Clark, Nancy T, b. 18 Dec 1836, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 1 Sep 1906, Blackman Township, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 69 years)8. Clark, Mary Jane, b. 1 Jul 1840, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 1 Dec 1918, Grass Lake Township, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 78 years)9. Clark, Amelia Y, b. 10 Jan 1843, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 15 Nov 1917, Grass Lake Township, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 74 years)10. Clark, Adeline, b. 10 Sep 1844, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 28 Aug 1885, Grass Lake Township, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 40 years)11. Clark, Caroline, b. 10 Sep 1844, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 31 Dec 1909, Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 65 years)12. Clark, James G, b. 1 Aug 1846, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 2 Nov 1919, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States (Age 73 years)13. Clark, Orange Scott, b. 26 Dec 1848, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 4 Feb 1937, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States (Age 88 years)14. Clark, Margaret S, b. 17 Oct 1838, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States , d. 7 Jun 1872, Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, United States (Age 33 years)Last Modified 5 Aug 2021 Family ID F4514 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - (Medical):Book B Jackson Co., MI Death Records Oct 6, 1895 James Clark Male White Widower age: 90y 11m 0d Cause of Death: Old Age Birth Place: New York Occupation: farmer Father: John Clark Mother: Unknown
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JAMES V CLARK
John Clark, the father of our subject,was born in or near FortFincastle, Virginia (now known as Wheeling , West Virginia).,about1775,and lived in that area until after his marriage. He then removed toSeneca County,New York., where he lived many years, moving thence toNiagara County,where he spent the remainder of his life. He was amillwright by trade and a farmer also, and before his death in 1854 hadaccumulated a good property. For many years he was of the BaptistChurch. he was a son of James Clark and of Irish descent. His wife ,Mercy Swick, was born in New Jersey, and died in Seneca County, NewYork.,in 1824,at the age of 52 years. She was a daughter of Tunis Swick,who was a native of Holland, The Netherlands. Mr and Mrs John Clarkreared two children to maturity...James and John S.
The gentleman of whom we write was born November 5,1804, in SenecaCounty,New york., where he was reared on the farm and obtained acommon-school education, married a local girl and fathered 14 children.move dto Tompkins County, but ere long removed to Niagara County , NewYork in 1850, until 1856. He then came to Michigan, bought land inSylvan Township, Washtenaw County, residing there until 1867, when hesold out and came to the place which he now occupies. The years whichhe has spent in this county have givenhis fellow-citizens abundantopprotunities to learn his worth of character, whih is truley appreciatedby a large circle of aquaintences. Mr Clark is a strong Republician;his first Presidential vote was cast for John Q.Adams. While inWashtenaw County he served as Justice of the Peace.( 1859, 1863, 1867)
The worthy woman with whom Mr Clark passed a happy married life ofmore than sixty years, and whom was removed from him by death, in September 1886, bore the maiden name of Mary R Swick. She was born inSeneca County , New York., in 1806 and her marriage was celebrated thereon March 16,1826. throughout her long life she exhibited the qualitiesof true womanhood, devoting herself to the comfort of her husband,and thecare and trainning of the children who were given her, not neglecting akindly intrest in the welfare of those around her and leaving behind hera record upon which her bereaved companion and children can look withpleasure. Her parents, John and Magdaline(Covert) Swick, were nativesof New Jersey, and both of them died in Niagara County, New York.
To Mr and Mrs Clark , fourteen children were born,, Magdaline,Mercy, James, John, George, Easton, Nancy, Margaret, Mary Jane,Amelia ,Adeline Caroline, James G , Orange Scott.
The James Clark Family were members in good standing of theMethodist Episcopal Church.
Re: Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Jackson CountyLibrary,
td: Patricia A Olney, 1998
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1870; Census Place: Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: M593_678; Page: 94; Image: 188.
231/236 Clark, James 65 male white farmer $12,000/$2500 New York
Mary 62 fem white keeping house New York
James P. 23 male white farm Labor New York
Orrin S. 21 male white farm Labor New York
Whitney Mary 07 fem white New York has attended school
Davis Aaron O. 25 male white single farm labor Virginia
232/237 Clark, William 26 male white farm laborer New York
Venora 21 fem white keeping house Michigan
Clarence W. 02 male white Michigan
Charles F. 8/12 male white Michigan Oct.
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1880; Census Place: Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T9_585; Family History Film: 1254585; Page: 60.2000; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 0122.
Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James CLARK Self M Male W 75 NY Farmer NY NY
Mary CLARK Wife M Female W 73 NY Keeping House NJ NJ
Amelia CLARK Dau S Female W 37 NY NY NY
Sarah WHITNEY GDau S Female W 18 MI NY NY
Mary WHITNEY GDau S Female W 17 MI NY NY
Harlon WHITNEY GSon S Male W 15 MI Farmer NY NY
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Source Information:
Census Place Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254585
NA Film Number T9-0585
Page Number 60B
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Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James G. CLARK Self M Male W 34 NY Farmer NY NY
Carrie CLARK Wife M Female W 33 NY Keeping House NY NY
Nettie CLARK Dau S Female W 7 MI NY NY
Valla CLARK Dau S Female W 4 MI NY NY
Chas. NIBLACK Other S Male W 11 MI Farmer NY NY
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Source Information:
Census Place Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254585
NA Film Number T9-0585
Page Number 60B
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- (Medical):Book B Jackson Co., MI Death Records Oct 6, 1895 James Clark Male White Widower age: 90y 11m 0d Cause of Death: Old Age Birth Place: New York Occupation: farmer Father: John Clark Mother: Unknown