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Bradford County, PA

Claude Leary Clark

Male 1891 - 1968  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Claude Leary Clark 13 Nov 1891 New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Edward Zachariah Clark and Charlotte Ann Green); 3 Jul 1968Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Census of 1920 Terry, Bradford, PA
    Claud L Clark 28
    Grace E Clark 25
    Mary K Clark 3-6/12
    George E Clark 0-9/12

    Census of 1930 Towanda, Bradford, PA
    Claud L Clark 38
    Grace Clark 36
    George Clark 11
    John Clark 8

    Census of 1940 Rome, Bradford, PA
    Cloude Clark 48
    Grace Clark 45
    John Clark 14

    Claude Grace E Vargason 25 Jul 1914Tioga, New York, USA. Grace (daughter of John W Vargason and Mary A Strunk) about 1895 Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Mary K Clark 12 Jun 1916 Pennsylvania, USA; Jul 1982Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. George Clark 10 Mar 1919 Sayre, PA; 18 Sep 1936Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. John F. Clark 23 Sep 1921 Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; 5 May 1985Towanda, PA; Rome Cemetery Rome, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward Zachariah ClarkEdward Zachariah Clark 27 Mar 1861 Terry, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Ebenezer Benjamin Clark and Ursula Bennett); 30 Apr 1930Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 69

    Edward Charlotte Ann Green 30 Jan 1917Tioga, New York, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Othniel N. Green and Sally Loisa Scriven) 03 Mar 1857 Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 10 Jul 1942Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Charlotte Ann Green 03 Mar 1857 Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Othniel N. Green and Sally Loisa Scriven); 10 Jul 1942Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Lottie"

    Children:
    1. 1. Claude Leary Clark 13 Nov 1891 New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 3 Jul 1968Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ebenezer Benjamin Clark 02 Nov 1830 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Ebenezer Pemberton Clark and Polly Smith); 04 May 1864City Point, Hopewell, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Civil War: 1864, city Point, VA; Died at City Point, VA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died serving in Civil War

    Ebenezer Ursula Bennett 04 Apr 1859Terry, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Ursula (daughter of John Bennett and Hannah Vargason) 05 Nov 1838 Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 16 Nov 1907Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Laddsburg, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ursula Bennett 05 Nov 1838 Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Bennett and Hannah Vargason); 16 Nov 1907Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Laddsburg, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

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    From https://www.ancestry.com/boards/surnames.vargason/38/mb.ashx
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    3. URSULA2 BENNETT (JOHN1) was born November 05, 1838 in Bradford Co. PA, and died November 16, 1907 in Bradford Co. PA. She married (1) EBENEZER BENJAMIN CLARK April 04, 1859 in Bradford Co. PA. He was born November 02, 1830 in Towanda, Bradford Co. Pennsylvania, and died May 04, 1864 in City Point, VA. She married (2) WATKINS INMAN June 14, 1879 in Wyalusing, Bradford Co. PA. He was born Abt. 1829 in New York.



    3. URSULA2 BENNETT (JOHN1) was born November 05, 1838 in Bradford Co. PA, and died November 16, 1907 in Bradford Co. PA.

    ford Co. PA. He was born November 02, 1830 in Towanda, Bradford Co. Pennsylvania, and died May 04, 1864 in City Point, VA.

    She married (2) WATKINS INMAN June 14, 1879 in Wyalusing, Bradford Co. PA. He was born Abt. 1829 in New York.

    Died:
    Age: 69

    Children:
    1. 2. Edward Zachariah Clark 27 Mar 1861 Terry, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 30 Apr 1930Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Emma J. Clark 14 Feb 1859 Terry, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 18 Jul 1928Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Athens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  Othniel N. Green 1827 Vermont, USA; 30 Aug 1899Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; New Era, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Othniel Sally Loisa Scriven. Sally 10 May 1831 Pennsylvania, USA; 03 Apr 1910Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Sally Loisa Scriven 10 May 1831 Pennsylvania, USA; 03 Apr 1910Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    New Era Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 3. Charlotte Ann Green 03 Mar 1857 Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 10 Jul 1942Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Ebenezer Pemberton ClarkEbenezer Pemberton Clark 18 Jul 1781 Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (son of Capt Samuel Clark and Sarah); 11 Oct 1861Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Wyalusing Cemetery, Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

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    Ebenezer P. Clark was assessed in Towanda in 1812. He lived near Myer's Mills, and afterwards in Towanda, thence moved down the river opposite Wyalusing.
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    FROM Page 81 of book History of the Towandas, 1770-1886 : including the aborigines, Pennamites and Yankees together with biographical sketches and matters of general importance connected with the county seat by Clement Ferdinand Heverly
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    Most people familiar with Towanda history know that the borough's oldest house is located at 1 York Avenue, at the bend with Main Street. An example of Federal architecture, it was built in 1812 and was originally built as a combination tavern and home by Col. Harry Spalding. It was a stagecoach stop when York Avenue was known as Post Road and once even contained a ballroom for dancing during one phase of its 192 years of service. As is the case with most of these homes, it still serves as a home and retains its historic look.

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    ** 1815 Petition for road construction ****

    Road from Breakneck Run to State Road—
    At a court of quarter sessions, county of Bradford, May 1815, the petition of John Spalding, Zephon Flower, David Paine, Lodawick Carner, Henry Boyer, Ebenezer P. Clark, Wm. Coolbaugh, David Eiklor, Wm. Fergason, Walter Wheeler, Moses Warfold, David S. Blackman, Asa Stevens, Elijah Horton, Wm. W. Spalding, Elijah Towner, Franklin Blackman, Thomas Bull, John Lent, Wilber Bennett, Ebenezer Shaw, Jonathan Stevens, Joseph Kinney and Wm. Myer, inhabitants of Ulster and Wysox, was presented, setting forth that "it would be practicable to make a road along the narrows below where the road turns off at the lower end of Breakneck to go over the mountain to Wysox: that such road would not only save traveling over a very bad mountain, but would shorten the distance a quarter of a mile and be of great public utility; that it may not be improper to inform the court that it is the expectation of the inhabitants of Ulster and Wysox to open the road (if laid out) by subscription; therefore petitioners pray for the appointment of viewers," etc.

    Whereupon the court appoint Joseph Kingsbury, Richard Horton, Elijah Horton, Jr., Adonijah Warner, Stephen Patrick and Robert Ridgway.

    At September sessions viewers report "that they have viewed the ground and are of the opinion that it is practicable for a road, and have accordingly laid one out agreeably to the courses and distances and plot hereto annexed, and believe the same will be of public utility."

    This road began on the State road, opposite the court house, about 50 rods from the river, running nearly north along the side of the mountain toward the river to what is now the present road, about one-half mile south of the railroad bridge. From here the course of the road was the same as now along the river to Breakneck run at the Johnson place. The report was finally confirmed at December sessions and road ordered to be opened of the breadth of 30 feet.
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    FROM History of Sheshequin 1777---1902
    C. F. Heverly
    pub.1902, Towanda, Pa.
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    Ebenezer P Clark did teaming work for Col Harry Spalding. Col. Spalding married Lemira Saterlee) Hence the naming of 2 children in his honor (Harry Spalding Clark, and Lemira Satterlee Clark)

    William Myer, born February 8, 1780, was the eldest son of Jacob Myer. In 1800 he went to Wysox, purchased a mill site and secured the right to control the flow of water from Lake Wysauking. He put up a hewed log house into which his father and family moved the next year. Working together, they built a grist-mill, which was supplied by water power from Wysox creek and Lake Wysauking. They soon after built a saw-mill that was run entirely by water from Wysox creek. He early took an active part in public affairs, being commissioned a justice of the peace, 1807. Upon the formation of Bradford county, he was elected one of the first county commissioners, 1812, and again elected to the same office, 1819. He was chosen a member of the Pennsylvania assembly in 1822 and also served his townsmen in many civil capacities. He married Joanna, daughter of Nathaniel Hickok, died May 15, 1842. She was born, 1783, died April 15, 1825. Their children were: Harriet, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emeline Esther, Mary Ellen, Susan, Elijah Reed and Helen Maria. Mr. Myer married for his second wife, Mrs. Lemira (Satterlee) Spalding, widow of Col. Harry Spalding. ** From Heverley Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford County, Page 314

    Samuel Clark came to Ulster soon after his brother, Capt. Benjamin Clark. In the census of 1790 his family is given as consisting of five males and three females. Mr. Clark met a tragic death on Christmas, 1808. He had a contract for building a section of the State Road, crossing the county from east to west, and while engaged on the Gregg place in clearing away brush, was shot in mistake for a deer by a neighbor. But little is known of his family. One son, Ebenezer P. Clark, was for a number of years a resident of Towanda and did teaming for Col. Harry Spalding. Harry S. Clark, son of Ebenezer P., born 1823, is still a resident of Towanda. .... FROM Pioneer & Patriot Families of Bradford County PA 1770-1800
    Vol. I - Clement F. Heverly - Page 187

    Had a grandson named Ebenezer Pemberton Stranger (1837 - 1862)


    Census record for his dau Adelaide Corson says her father born in Rhode Island. Same for Harry S. Clark

    Died:
    Age 54

    Ebenezer Polly Smith 01 Sep 1814Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Polly (daughter of Jesse Smith and Jane Miller) 30 Jul 1797 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; 19 Aug 1867; Wyalusing Cemetery, Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Polly Smith 30 Jul 1797 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (daughter of Jesse Smith and Jane Miller); 19 Aug 1867; Wyalusing Cemetery, Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. Cyrus Mungo Clark 23 Dec 1816 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Samuel Bateman Clark about 1817 Bradford County, PA; 02 Aug 1897Birchardville, Susquehanna Co, Pennsylvania, USA; Montrose Cem, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Sarah Jane Clark 10 Nov 1818 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; before 1880Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Harry DY Spalding Clark 30 Sep 1821 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 18 Oct 1822Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Harry Spalding Clark 14 Sep 1823 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 22 Oct 1916Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 25 Oct 1916Wyalusing Cemetery, Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Ebenezer Benjamin Clark, DY 27 Aug 1826 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 17 Jul 1830Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Lemira Satterlee Clark 06 Mar 1828 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 31 Oct 1882Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 4. Ebenezer Benjamin Clark 02 Nov 1830 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 04 May 1864City Point, Hopewell, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    9. Matilda Clark 21 Nov 1832 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; after 1850Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. Mary Ellen Clark 23 Apr 1835 Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 21 Aug 1904Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan, USA; Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan, USA.
    11. Adelia Lewis Clark 09 Nov 1836 Wyalusing, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 17 Jan 1915Monroe, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Monroeton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 10.  John Bennett 1809 Durall Center, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 25 Apr 1895New Era, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

    John Hannah Vargason 1814Albany, Bradford County, PA. Hannah 1805 Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 1880Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Hannah Vargason 1805 Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 1880Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. 5. Ursula Bennett 05 Nov 1838 Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; 16 Nov 1907Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Laddsburg, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.