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CLARK FAMILY HISTORY: FAMILY HISTORY
William George and Emma Alice Riffle Clark, with daughters, Ethel Clark Picker, LuEmma Clark Johnson, Lauretta Clark Buerhlen Breeding, and Zora Clark Gibson, at their home in Osage County, Missouri.
First Generation
Samuel Clark
Born on Monday, January 9, 1786, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel was the son of Robert and Mary Alexander Clark. Samuel married Margaret Hosack, on Thursday, October 17, 1805, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel died on Monday, June 24, 1837, in Quincy, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.
Margaret Hosack
Born on Friday, February 25, 1791, in Valley, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret was the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCleary Hosack. Margaret died on Monday, July 6, 1846, in Quincy, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.
Samuel and Margaret, together, had 11 recorded children: Elizabeth Clark Runyan, Sarah Clark Kean, James Clark, Benjamin Clark, William Clark, Hiram Clark, Elanor Clark Nickel, Samuel Clark, Denean Clark, and Eliza Clark Gardner.
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Second Generation
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Hiram Clark
Born in the year 1820, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA. Hiram married Emma Clark, on Thursday, May 18, 1848, in Putnam County, Ohio, USA. Hiram died on Sunday, February 2, 1879, in Flatrock, Henry County, Ohio, USA.
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Emma Clark
Born on Friday, September 10, 1830, in Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Emma was the daughter of Henry and Mary Anne Maule Clark. Emma died on Wednesday, April 11, 1926, in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA.
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Hiram and Emma, together, had 8 recorded children: Henry Clark, Isabell Clark, Ellen Clark Dudley, Alvario Clark, William Clark, Franklin Clark, Lloyd Clark, and Simuel Clark.
Third Generation
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George William Clark
Born on Thursday, June 8, 1854, in Florida, Henry County, Ohio, USA. George married Emma Alice Riffle, on Thursday, September 24, 1878, in Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA. George died on Thursday, April 29, 1926, in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, USA.
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Emma Alice Riffle
Born on Thursday, May 23, 1861, in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA. Emma was the daughter of Jeremiah James and Mary Catherine Lightfoot Riffle. Emma died on Tuesday, January 15, 1946 in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, USA.
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George and Emma, together, had 7 recorded children: Flora Clark Puckett Lombardi, James Clark, Joseph Clark, Zora Clark Gibson, Lauretta Clark Buehrlen, LuEmma Clark Johnson, and Ethel Clark Picker.
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1. Flora Isabelle Clark was born on Tuesday, July 8, 1879, in Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA. Flora married George Henry Rufus Puckett on Sunday, October 22, 1899, in Rich Fountain, Osage County, Missouri, USA. Flora died on Monday, March 13. 1939, in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA. Flora was buried in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, USA.
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2. James William Clark was born on Monday, August 15, 1881, in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA. James married Elah Augusta Green on Monday, September 20, 1909, in Maries County, Missouri, USA. James died on Sunday, June 28, 1964, in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, USA. James was buried in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA.
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3. Joseph Marion Clark was born on Monday, July 2, 1883, in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA. Joseph died on Friday, May 23, 1902, in Centertown, Cole County, Missouri, USA. Joseph was buried in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, USA.
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4. Zora Catherine Clark was born on Tuesday, October 6, 1885, in Defiance, Defiance County, Missouri, USA. Zora married Thomas Arthur Gibson on Monday, September 18, 1905, in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Zora died on Friday, November 3, 1967, in Oak Grove, Carroll County, Arkansas, USA. Zora was buried in Berryville, Carroll County, Arkansas, USA.
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5. Lauretta Gertrude Clark was born Tuesday, March 13, 1888, in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio, USA. Lauretta married Eugene Igen Oscar Buehrlen on Monday, November 4, 1907, in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, USA. Lauretta died on Monday, March 11, 1963, in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, USA. Lauretta was buried in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, USA.
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6. LuEmma Pearl Clark was born on Sunday, August 24, 1890, in Vichy, Maries County, Missouri. LuEmma married Martin Vanburren Johnson on Wednesday, August 28, 1907, in Maries County, Missouri, USA. LuEmma died on Saturday, August 18, 1979, in Belle, Maries County, Missouri, USA. LuEmma was buried in Osage County, Missouri, USA.
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7. Ethel Arwilda Clark was born on Tuesday, September 24, 1895, in Maries County, Missouri, USA. Ethel married Benjamin John Edward Picker on Wednesday, November 10, 1915, in Linn, Osage County, Missouri, USA. Ethel died in July of 1980, in Belle, Maries County, Missouri, USA. Ethel was buried in Belle, Maries County, Missouri USA.
Note from Victoria Clark Swanigan:
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There were several Hiram Clark's in the 1800's, to correctly identify the correct Hiram Clark, took time and critical thinking. I entered a father with no first names, only Clark as a surname, for Hiram. I then added Ellen Clark Nickel (1816-1873), William Clark (1812-1876), and Elizabeth Clark Runyan (1808-1877) as siblings of Hiram Clark (1820-1879); all of whom my grandfather, my mother, and myself had 20+ shared DNA matches through Ancestry ThruLines. Once I was certain that this Hiram Clark was correct, I went to work studying probate records, marriage records, obituaries, and any available written record until I identified the parents of Hiram and his suspected siblings. My discovery led me to Samuel and Margaret Hosack Clark. A DNA match, of my grandfather, my mother, and myself, Christopher Guinn, is a descendant of Hiram's sister Ellen. Guinn and I have corresponded via email and Ancestry messenger working through this enigma. Guinn also had a Samuel and Margaret Clark listed as Ellen and Hiram's parents. Originally, we believed Margaret to have been the daughter of Robert Clark. Though, using Ancestry ThruLines and probate records, I discovered that Robert's son, Samuel, married a woman name Margaret Hosack.
Guinn wrote a biography on the numerous Hiram Clark's in the 1800's, titled "So Many Hiram Clarks". This writing spurred my curiosity, and led me to this discovery.
You can view Guinn's biography here.
I have not had any verified descendants of John and Lucy Tafliss Clark as DNA matches to either my grandfather, my mother, or myself. The dates and locations of these individuals don't line up with my Hiram Clark ancestor. Hiram is my grandfather's great-grandfather.
Source Information​
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Find a Grave. (1995-current).
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records. (1750-2014).
Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates. (1910-1962).
Missouri Digital Heritage. (2007-2023).
Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records. (1805-2002).
Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records. (1774-1993).
The Hosack family. (1971).
United States Federal Census Records. (1790-1950).
U.S. and International Marriage Records (1560-1900).
U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index. (1800s-current).
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