Prudence Martin

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Prudence Clark, head of household
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Prudence Clark, died in February

Notes:

Mentioned in the probate records of Stephen Clark, deceased.

Prudence married Stephen Clark in 1819. Stephen (son of Lemuel Clark and Nancy Littlefield) was born on 27 Mar 1797 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; died on 27 Jun 1848; was buried in Jun 1848. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as William Clark, farmer, in the household of Prudence Clark

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: Colonel in Civil War Co. I, 36 Reg't, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Colonel, 1st Reg't of Ohio
• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Joshua M. Clark, miller, head of household
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Joshua Clark, boatman, head of household
• Military: 24 Aug 1861; enlisted in the Military, Ohio, First Lieutenant
• Military: 24 Sep 1862; discharged from the Military
• Military: 18 Jul 1863, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; was subject to military duty
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Joshua Clark, merchant, head of household
• Military: 27 Aug 1871; was Commissioned an officer in Company I, Ohio 36th Infantry
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Joshua M Clark, dry goods merchant, head of household
• Census: 1900, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; as Joshua M. Clark, pension clerk, head of household
• Census: 1905, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Joshua Clark, moved from DC, in the hoousehold of Edwin A. Austin
• Census: 1910, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Joshua A. Clark, father-in-law, widow, in the household of Edwin A. Austin

Notes:

Settled in Washington, DC. Was a Colonel during the Civil War

Military:

Commissioned an officer in Company I, Ohio 36th Infantry Regiment on 27 Aug 1861. Mustered out on 24 Sep 1862.

Census:

Also in this household is Amanda Bennett, age 24 servant.

Joshua married Lucy Chambers on 11 Jul 1849 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Lucy was born in Mar 1832 in Washington County, Ohio, United States; died in 1903 in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; was buried in 1903 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Louise J. Clark, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Laura married Daniel Dyer in Jan 1852 in Maine, United States. Daniel was born on 10 Jan 1827 in Limington, York County, Maine, United States; died on 22 Nov 1907 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Adeline Clark, in the household of Prudence Clark
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Addie Clark, died in October

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Henry Clark, millman, in the household of Prudence Clark
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Clark, engineer, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Military: 13 Aug 1861; enlisted in Company I, Ohio 36th Infantry Regiment
• Military: 3 Sep 1864; mustered out
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Henry B. Clark, flat boating, head of household
• Member: 1884; Grand Army of the Republic

Henry married Mary E. Clark on 1 May 1867 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born in 1841 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Dec 1913 in Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Dec 1913 in Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Augustus Clark, farmer in the household of Prudence Clark
• Census: 1860, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Augustus M. Clark, farmer, head of household
• Military: 25 Jun 1863, Waldo County, Maine, United States; registered for the Civil War Draft
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Augustus Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1900, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Augustus Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Augustus Clark, farmer, head of household

Augustus married Celia F. Nichols on 23 Sep 1856 in Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Celia was born on 2 Jul 1839 in Penobscot, Maine, United States; died on 22 Dec 1860; was buried in Dec 1860 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augustus married Sarah C. Nichols on 23 Nov 1861 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Sarah was born on 27 Nov 1836 in Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine, United States; died on 7 Jul 1913 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; was buried in Jul 1913 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Sea Captain
• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen Clark, in the household of Prudence Clark
• Census: 1860, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen Clark, farmer, in the household of Augustus M. Clark
• Physical Description: 31 Jul 1862; brown eyes, brown hair, light complexion, height 5' 11-1/2"
• Military: 31 Jul 1862, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, United States; Civil War Volunteer, Co. H, 16th Maine Regiment, Fifer
• Occupation: 31 Jul 1862, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; farmer
• Residence: 31 Jul 1862, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States
• Military: 30 Dec 1862, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; discharged for disability
• Military: 25 Jun 1863; was subject to military duty but previously served and discharged as noted
• Census: 1870, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1890, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen Clark, bugler, Company H, Regiment 16, Maine Infantry, heart disability
• Census: 1900, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Steven Clark, farmer, head of household

Notes:

Military:

A fifer is a non-combatant military occupation of a foot soldier who originally played the fife during combat. The practice was instituted during the period of Early Modern warfare to sound signals during changes in formation, such as the line, and were also members of the regiment's military band during marches.

Census:

Also in this household is Charles Murphy, age 20, servant.

Census:

Also in this household:
Samual Fish, servant, born August 3 1854
Frank Treadwell, servant, born Sept 14, 1853

Stephen married Sarah A. Clements on 29 Sep 1861 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Sarah was born on 6 Aug 1845 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; died in 1926 in Maine, United States; was buried in 1926 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: Active in the Methodist Episcopal Church
• Census: 1850, Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Amos Clark, in the household of Prudence Clark
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Amos Clark, clerk, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Military: 13 Aug 1861; enlisted in Co. I, 36th Ohio Infantry as 1st Sergeant
• Military: 4 Mar 1862; was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Co. G, 36th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War
• Military: 17 Mar 1863, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, United States; was discharged from the military
• Newspaper: 4 Jul 1867; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 11 July 1867, p2
• Newspaper: 4 Feb 1869; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 4 February 1869, p3
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Amos Clark, Steam Boat Clerk, head of household
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Amos Clark, Produce Speculator, head of household
• Newspaper: 18 Nov 1880; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 18 November 1880, p3
• History / Bio: 1882; History of Gallia County (Chicago and Todelo: H. H. Hardesty & Co., 1882), p27
• Physical Description: 21 Aug 1885; height 5' 11", dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes
• Military Pension: 21 Aug 1885, Eureka, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; filed a Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
• Census: 1890, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Amos Clark. Lieut, Company G, 36 Ohio Infantry
• History / Bio: 1898; History of the Rebuplican Party of Ohio (Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1898), p294
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Amos Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Amos Clark, farmer, head of household
• Will: 20 Sep 1911, Gallia County, Ohio, United States
• Obituary: 4 Jun 1912; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio) 4 June 1912, p1
• Obituary: 5 Jun 1912; Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio) 5 June 1912 p1
• Obituary: 5 Jun 1912; Newspaper unknown - original clipping
• Obituary: 6 Jun 1912; Xenia Daily Gazette (Xenia, Ohio), 6 June 1912, p5
• Probate: 24 Jun 1912, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Probate Court

Notes:

Military:

Civil War Service
Amos Clark enlisted in the Civil War on August 13, 1861 as 1st Sergeant in Company I, 36th Ohio Infantry. Amos was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant March 4, 1862 and mustered to company "G" 36th Ohio Infantry. In June 1862 while on a forced march to Jackson River Depot (about 200 miles) and near Meadow Bluff, Virginia he contracted chronic diarrhea and fever. The weather was inclement and they were without tents. By permission of General George Crook he was taken to Gauley Hospital, later transferred to Gallipolis Hospital, and granted leave of absence for treatment of stomach and liver trouble. After about two months he was able to join his regiment. Amos Clark was discharged March 17, 1863. September 3, 1885 Amos filed a Declaration for Invalid Pension, Application 548.698 Certificate 338.465. After the death of Amos his widow Sarah filed for a Widow's Pension,. Application 988.262, Certificate 745.319

Newspaper:

Notice.
Lost Note for $1000.00, drawn by Jacob Rigs, in favor of Amos Clark, and bearing date of April 26th, 1867, payable in sixty days from date. All persons are notified not to trade for said note as payment has been stopped.
Amos Clark
July 4 '67

Newspaper:

Court.—The Spring Term of the Court of Common Pleas will begin, in this city, March 8th. The following are the Jurors selected...
Grand Jurors... Listed among the names is Amos Clark, Clay and Jesse Ingels, Gallipolis.

Newspaper:

Five coal and produce boats, belonging to Graham, Riggs & Clark, left Monday in tow of the Thomas Means, for the South. Amos Clark and Ed. Riggs accompany them.

History / Bio:

AMOS CLARK—has been married twice. His first wife, Frances H., daughter of James and Mary Riggs, was married to him June 2, 1863, and died Nov. 24, 1874. She was the mother of three children: Mamie Laura, born July 23, 1864; James Stephen, Mar. 8, 1869; Ada Frances, Nov. 7, 1871. His second wife, Mrs. Sallie B. Harper, was married to him in Gallipolis, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1881. She was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1851, and is the daughter of Jesse and Mary A. (Waddell) Ingels. Her father came to this county in 1826. Her mother was born here in 1830. Mr. Clark is a resident of Clay township, and settled in this county in 1859. He was born in Frankfort, Maine, Dec. 8, 1839, and his parents, Stephen and Prudence M. (Martin) Clark, now deceased, were residents of Waldo county, Maine. He entered the late war July, 1861, and was appointed orderly sergeant of Company I, 36th O. V. I. He was commissioned second lieutenant of Company G, 36th O. V. I., in Mar. 1862, resigned April, 1863, on account of disability. Occupation, farming. Address, Eureka, Gallia county, Ohio.

Census:

Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
Amos Clark. Lieut, Company G, 36 Ohio Infantry
Enlistment: 13 Aug 1861
Discharge: 26 July 1865
Length of Service: 1y 4m
Post Office: Raccoon Island, Ohio
Disability: liver disease, chronic diarhea

History / Bio:

Amos Clark, of Raccoon Island, Gallia County, has for many years been one of the most active Republicans in Ohio, giving to his party the benefits of a keen mentality, an energetic nature and an unswerving fidelity to its principles, believing them to be for the best of interests and future prosperity of the nation. In 1889 Mr. Clark was elected a member of the board of equalization of Ohio from the eighth senatorial district, over W. S. Thorniley, his Democratic opponent. The board meets every ten years to equalize the value of counties and cities of this state. Ever since 1864, when he voted for Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Clark has supported and worked for the principles of the Republican party, and today no man in the county has a wider influence than he or is more closely identified with the inside workings of that organization. He has frequently been the committeeman for his neighborhood, has served on the county committee, and as a delegate he has been in some of the most noted state conventions, among which may be mentioned the one in which William McKinley was nominated the first time for governor of Ohio. In attending the congressional and senatorial conventions Mr. Clark has always taken an active part, and in county politics he has figured as a most potent factor.
The Clarks of today are descendants of a good old New England family, the male members of which were in early times adherents of the Whig party, the father of our subject, Stephen Clark, being an old-line Whig, who lived and died in Maine, where he reared five sons, four of whom took part in the Civil war. J. M. Clark, at present in the pension department at Washington, District of Columbia, at one time lived in Gallia county, but later moved to Danville, Illinois.
He was a lieutenant of Company I, Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the war. The three other brothers of our subject were Stephen, Henry and Augustus.
At the age of nineteen, Amos Clark came to Gallia county, and for one winter taught school, the following year engaging in boating on the river, in which vocation he continued until the outbreak of the war, when he returned home and enlisted in 1861, in the three-year service, his regiment, the Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, being assigned to duty with the Army of West Virginia and the Army of the Potomac, and participated in the battles of Antietam and South Mountain, together with numerous others, till February, 1863, the regiment was transferred to Tennessee and became a part of the Army of the Cumberland, and where Mr. Clark remained until his term of service expired, when he was honorably discharged, and, as his health had become seriously impaired, he returned home. He subsequently located at Chambersburg, Gallia county, Ohio, and with his brother, J. M., engaged in the mercantile business for the next five years, when Mr. Clark once more embarked in his former business, buying and selling produce, which he boated down the river to Vicksburg, and he also built up a coal trade along the river, his southern headquarters being Vicksburg, and this vocation he carried on successfully up to within a few years, when he retired from active life, and is now residing on a large farm near Raccoon Island on the Ohio river. He has been a member of the Gallia County Soldiers' Relief Commission ever since it was organized, and he is affiliated with the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias, and D. L. Martin Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of which he is one of the organizers and was its first commander.
In 1863 Mr. Clark was married to Miss Fannie Riggs, and of this union three children were born namely: James S., who is now in Montana; Mamie L., the wife of R. B. Ewing, of Gallipolis, Ohio; and Ada, who is a teacher in the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home, at Xenia, Ohio. Mr. Clark's second marriage too place in 1881, when he was united to Mrs. E. L. Harper. Our subject is in favor of a McKinley tariff, Blaine's idea of reciprocity, and sound money, is a good Republican and a loyal American, and is one of the most highly respected citizens in southern Ohio.
Left Maine by sea and traveled to New Orleans, then from there to Ohio. He clerked in brother Joshua's store until the War. All five brothers were in Civil War.

Will:

Will:
I, Amos Clark of Gallia County, Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare this as and for my last will and testament, that is to say: First - I will and direct that all just debts existing against me at the time of my decease may be settled. Second - I give and bequeath to my wife Sallie V. Clark, all my household goods of every nature and character absolutely. And I also give, bequeath and devise to my said wife Sallie V. Clark the one third (1/3) part of all my property both personal and real of every nature and character wheresoever situate absolutely and in fee simple. Third - I give, bequeath and devise all my property not heretofore disposed of, both personal and real, of every nature and character wheresoever situate to my three children, Mamie L. Ewing, James S. Clark and Ada F. Lackey, to each, the full on third (1/3) part thereof absolutely and in fee simple. Fourth - I hereby will and direct that the several devisees and bequests, devised and bequeathed in this my last will be charged and subject to the following provisions to wit: If at the time of my decease, any one or all of said legatees or devisees named therein, be indebted to me for money to them loaned, or by me paid for them as surety, or after my decease any one or all of them become indebted to my estate on account of monies paid out of my estate by reason of any being surety for any one or all of them, or by reason of the failure on the part of either of them to pay his note or obligation, of which I may be a co-maker with either of them, and for the payment of which I am responsible only as surety, then and in such event, the share and portion of my estate bequeathed and devised to such legatee or devisee by this will shall be charged with such indebtedness to my estate from said legatee or devisee and the same shall become a lien on the share and portion of my estate so bequeathed and devised to such legatee or devisee - And unless such legatee or devisee pay off said indebtedness and save my estate harmless therefrom then his or her share and portion under this will shall be sold by my executors to pay such indebtedness, my executors paying any surplus after paying such indebtedness to said legatee on devisee. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. I hereby nominate and appoint Jasper C. Ingels and my son, James S. Clark sole executors of this my last will and testament to serve without being required to give bond for the performance of their duties hereunder. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Gallipolis, Ohio this 20th day of September A.D. 1911
Amos Clark
Signed by the said Amos Clark who at the same time published and declared the same as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Robert M. Switzer, Gallipolis, O.
Alvin O. Dickey, Gallipolis, O.

Obituary:

AMOS CLARK DEAD
Prominent Gallia County Citizen Passed Away at Xenia
Auditor James S. Clark received the sad news, this morning, that had been foreshadowed in these columns, of the death of his father at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ada Lackey of Xenia, O.
It is thought that the body will reach here Wednesday evening, when Undertaker Wetherholt will have charge, but further details of the funeral and burial cannot be given at this time, being undetermined.
Mr. Clark was born at Winterport, Maine, 72 years ago the 8th of last December.
He came to New Orleans when only 19 years of age, and followed the river up to Chambersburg, and later he and brother Joshua went to merchandizing together and running the wharfboat.
Later on he bought a farm and became a farmer prominent as such and later on formed a partnership with Capt. William Graham and Jacob Riggs, under the firm name of Graham, Clark & Riggs, and boated produce south for perhaps 30 years and bought up large quantities of fruit, running into immense transactions some years. A year ago he sold his farm to John Sanders and has done nothing since but try to recuperate his failing health which began several years ago, but in the last two years particularly so. Last fall he went to Florida and spent his winter at St. Petersburg with his wife, they only arriving North recently, and going immediately to Xenia where they have been sojourning until the end.
Mr. Clark was a member of the State Board of Equalization a few years ago, and had been often spoken of for high places in the State, but shifting conditions in politics never seemed to quite be opportune, but he was recognized as capable and worthy of distinguished preferment.
He was married first to Miss Fannie Riggs in June, 1865, and became the father of Mrs. R. B. Ewing of Carlisle, O., Mrs. Dr. Lackey of Xenia, and Mr. J. S. Clark, the present auditor of Gallia county.
Mrs. Clark dying, he was united in marriage the second time to Mrs Sallie Harper, widow of the late Attorney Eben Harper, in October, 1881, and she survives him without children.
He was a member of the M. E. church and a highly moral christian man of a kindly and agreeable nature and much respected and admired by a large acquaintance and sincerely and devotedly loved by family and relatives.
He belonged to the Chambersburg lodges of Masons and Knights of Pythias and was a valued fraternal brother and will receive all the honors these orders can possibly confer and all who knew him will regret that he was unable to continue a useful influential and worthy life, whose trend had been for the good of his fellow man, the world and in obedience to the Divine Will of an Over-ruling Providence.

Obituary:

HON. AMOS CLARK
Died at Xenia Yesterday Morning--
Well Known and Highly Respected Throughout County.
Yesterday morning Auditor James S. Clark received a telegram that his father, Hon. Amos Clark had died at 5:45 o'clock at Xenia, O., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. L. Lackey. Mr. Clark had been in failing health for some time and spent the past winter in Florida in the hope of being benefited by a change of climate. He returned to Xenia about two months ago and since then failed rapidly. He was born in Westport, Me., December 8th, 1939, and was 72 years, 5 months and 26 days old. For a short time he was a sailor and when 19 years of age came to this country from New Orleans and located near Chambersburg. In connection with his brother Joshua he operated a store and wharfboat at that place for a number of years. June 2, 1865 he was united in marriage with Miss Fannie Riggs and they became the parents of three children, Auditor James S. Clark, Mrs. R. B. Ewing, of Carlisle, O., and Mrs. B. L. Lackey, of Xenia, all of whom survive. In October, 1881, several years after the death of his first wife, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Sallie Ingels Harper, who survives him.
For over twenty-five years he was engaged in the apple and produce business with the firm of Graham, Clark and Riggs and was very successful. Until two years ago he owned one of the best farms on the Ohio River and was always a progressive, wideawake farmer.
He served three years in the Civil War in the 36th O. V. I. and was promoted to Second Lieutenant for meritorious service. He was also a member of the State Board of Equalization at one time and for years was prominent and active in Republican politics.
Mr. Clark could fitly be described as a gentleman of the old school and as a man of sterling worth. He was widely known in this section of the country and highly respected. His relatives have the sincere sympathy of many friends, who are grieved to learn of their loss.
His body will arrive here on the H. V. Thursday evening and will be taken in charge by Wetherholt. The funeral services will be held at the residence of James S. Clark Friday morning and will be conducted by Rev. J. R. Fields.
Three brothers also survive, J. M. Clark of Topeka, Kas., Henry B. of Girard, Kas. and Augustus of Winterport, Me.

Obituary:

Funeral Services
The body of Mr. Amos Clark will arrive here Thursday evening. The funeral services will be conducted at the home of his son Auditor Clark, by Rev. J. R. Field of Oak Hill, Friday forenoon and the interment by Wetherholt the place not being fully decided upon, and will be attended by members of both the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders. Gallia Lodge of Chambersburg will have charge.

Obituary:

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR HON. AMOS CLARK
Brief funeral services for the late Hon. Amos Clark were held Thursday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lackey, on Home avenue. The Rev. O. M. Sellers, of Jamestown, an uncle of Dr. Lackey, was in charge of the service, assisted by the Rev. C. W. Sullivan. Rev. Sellers gave the funeral discourse. A quartette, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.. Dodds, Frank Keyes and Raymond Stillings sang, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "In the Upper Garden." Shortly after the services, the family started with the body for Gallipolis, where the burial will take place.

Probate:

Probate Records:
Gallia County, Ohio
p266 - 16 June 1912 Last Will and Testament of Amos Clark, deceased, was produced and offered for probate.
p270 - 24 June 1912 Will admitted to probate.
p275 - 6 July 1912 James S. Clark and J. C. Ingels appointed Executors after accepting letters of testamentary.
p285 - 24 July 1912 Executors filed an Inventory and Appraisement. Confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

Died:

Amos Clark Dead
Prominent Gallia County Citizen Passed Away at Xenia
Auditor James S. Clark received the sad news, this morning, that had been foreshadowed in these columns, of the death of his father at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ada Lackey of Xenia, O. It is thought that the body will reach here Wednesday evening, when Undertaker Wetherholt will have charge, but further details of the funeral and burial cannot be given at this time, being undetermined.
Mr. Clark was born at Winterport, Maine, 72 years ago the 8th of last December. He came to New Orleans when only 19 years of age, and followed the river up to Chambersburg, and later he and brother Joshua went to merchandizing together and running the wharfboat there. Later on he bought a farm and became a farmer prominent as such and later on formed a partnership with Capt. William Graham and Jacob Riggs, under the firm name of Graham, Clark & Riggs, and boated produce south for perhaps 30 years and bought up large quantities of fruit, running into immense transactions some years. A year ago he sold his farm to John Sanders and has done nothing since but try to recuperate his failing health which began several years ago, but in the last two years particularly so. Last fall he went to Florida and spent his winter at St. Petersburg with his wife, they only arriving North recently, and going immediately to Xenia where they have been sojourning until the end.
Mr. Clark was a member of the State Board of Equalization a few years ago, and had been often spoken of for high places in the State, but shifting conditions in politics never seemed to be quite opportune, but he was recognized as capable and worthy of distinguished preferment.
He was married first to Miss Fannie Riggs in June, 1865, and became the father of Mrs. R. B. Ewing of Carlisle, O., Mrs. Dr. Lackey of Xenia, and Mr. J. S. Clark, the present auditor of Gallia county.
Mrs. Clark dying, he was united in marriage the second time to Mrs Sallie Harper, widow of the late Attorney Eben Harper, in October, 1881, and she survives him without children.
He was a member of the M.E. church and a highly moral christian man of a kindly and agreeable nature and much respected and admired by a large acquaintance and sincerely and devotedly loved by family and relatives. (Gallipolis Daily Tribune, June 7, 1912 , Transcribed by Henny Evans)

Amos married Harriett Frances Riggs on 2 Jun 1863 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Harriett (daughter of James Riggs and Mary Bare) was born on 13 Sep 1843 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Nov 1874 in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Sarah Vanden Ingels on 19 Oct 1881 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Sarah (daughter of Jesse Thomas Ingels and Mary Ann Waddell) was born on 24 Oct 1851 in Harrison Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Jun 1931 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Jul 1931 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Burial: May 1850, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; Address:
  Goshen Road Cemetery

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Clark, in the household of Joshua M. Clark
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Prudence Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Prudence Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Sarah P. Clark, daughter, clerk, in the household of Joshua M. Clark
• Census: 1900, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; as Sarah P. Clark,daughter, printer in government printing office, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as John Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as John Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Other Events:

• Name: Gussie Clark
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Augusta Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Augusta Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Augusta Clark, daughter, school teacher, in the household of Joshua M. Clark
• Census: 1900, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Augusta C. Clark, wife, in the household of Edwin A. Austin
• Census: 1905, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Augusta Austin, moved from Illinois, in the household of Edwin A. Austn
• Census: 1910, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Augusta C. Austin, wife, in the household of Edwin A. Austin
• Census: 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Agusta C. Austin, wife, in the household of Edward A. Austin
• Residence: 1935, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
• Census: 1940, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Augusta Austin, wife, in the household of Edwin, same residence in 1935

Notes:

As to Ed Austin and Aunt Gussie - In the school year of 1912-13, I was a freshman in Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kan. and Van was there taking his Master's degree. One Sunday we took the train to Topeka and called on the Austins. I recall little about this event except that it happened, and that they were very nice people who put us at our ease and carried on a very interesting conversation. In 1929, I think, Ed and Gussie were passing through Cleveland and stopped for a very brief call on us there. They were on their way back to Topeka and in a great hurry for some reason. Probably they stayed longer at Philoma's than they had planned. [Source: Information collected by Amos Clark Lackey, letter from Donald B. Ewing addressed to Clark and Leota Lackey, dated May 29, 1966]

Augusta married Edwin Arlee Austin on 21 Apr 1886 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. Edwin was born on 22 Mar 1856 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Joshua Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Joshua Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Joshua H. Clark, son, clerk, in the household of Joshua M. Clark
• Residence: 1935, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
• Census: 1940, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States; as Joshue Clark, brother-in-law, in the household of Edwis Austin

Notes:

Unmarried. Lived in New York but traveled all over the country (possibly for a clothing firm from England).

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Henry Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Harry W. Clark, son, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Other Events:

• Name: George Crook Clark
• Occupation: Physician and Surgeon
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as George Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as George C. Clark, son, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Notes:

Lived in California.

Other Events:

• Name: Minnie Clark
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Mary Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Minnie Clark, daughter, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Notes:

Excerpt from letter.....
.....I was very pleased to receive the Clark history and have read it with much interest. It clears up much that I did not know.
.....I would guess that Minnie Becker and her daughters, Mabel and Philoma, visited at Grandpa Clarks farm in 1908 or 1909. I was visiting at the farm all that summer, or rather working there, as I can recall plowing the tall corn in the bottom land; taking big fat green worms off the tobacco plants; raking hay during which I raked through some bumble-bee nests and they got in my hair and up the legs of my overalls; plus many of the other things that have to be done on a farm.
.....When the two Becker girls came - their mother came a little later - I was assigned the pleasant task of driving into Gallipolis to meet them with a two seater buggy with no top, pulled by a roan mare. One of the girls started to drive to the farm and the mare wanted to stop to get rid of some water. The girl kept urging the mare on until I finally said "Aw, let her stop," whereupon the three of us had a front row seat for the waterfall. The girls were much embarrassed and giggled much for the next mile. Mabel, the older sister is the one who married a Doheny. Philoma married a Bernet of Cleveland, whose father was president of an eastern railroad. Philoma's husband was president of some interstate truck line. We saw this couple several times in Cleveland. Philoma called at our house in 1929, when my mother was with us.
.....The Hope girl, who visited the Riggs that same summer, was named Smith, I think, and I recall hearing it said that her father was a Senator. Somehow that summer, someone had a steam launch, which was used by the three girls and others including me, for picnics and expeditions. On occasion all the young folks went swimming, and the girls' swim costumes were strictly early 1900, middy blouses, pantaloons, stockings and shoes, the latter of which kept sticking in that good Ohio River mud. [Source: Information collected by Amos Clark Lackey, letter from Donald B. Ewing addressed to Clark and Leota Lackey, dated May 29, 1966]

Mary married Edward Bassett Becker on 17 Jun 1891 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Edward was born on 26 Dec 1866 in Illinois, United States; died on 24 Apr 1898 in Glencoe, Cook County, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Amos Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Amos Clark, son, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Other Events:

• Residence: California, United States
• Census: 1870, Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Laura Clark, in the household of Joshua Clark
• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Laura Clark, daughter, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Notes:

Lived in California.

Laura married William Henry Smith on 26 May 1887 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. William was born on 24 Aug 1866 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States; died on 1 May 1953 in Los Angeles County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Ralph G. Clark, son, in the household of Joshua M. Clark

Other Events:

• Military: Civil War, Captain
• Census: 1860, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Willie Clark, in the household of Augustus M. Clark
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as William Clark, son, sailor, , in the household of Augustus Clark

Other Events:

• Occupation: Mailman
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Fred D. Clark, son, in the household of Augustus Clark
• Census: 1900, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Fred Clark, son, farm laborer, in the household of Augustus Clark
• Census: 1910, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Fred E. Clark, son, farmer, in the household of Augustus Clark
• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Fred D.. Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Fred D. Clark, farmer, head of household

Frederick married Charlotte T. Brackett on 28 Dec 1902 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Charlotte was born in 1882 in Maine, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Hampton, Maine, United States
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Thomas B. Clark, son, in the household of Augustus Clark

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Edward A. Clark, son, in the household of Augustus Clark
• Census: 1900, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Edward A. Clark, son, farm laborer, in the household of Augustus Clark

Edward married Harriet L. Crogan on 21 Mar 1900 in Hampden, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Harriet was born on 13 Sep 1878 in Maine, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Mary A. Clark, daughter, in the household of Augustus Clark

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Addie Clark, in the household of Stephen Clark
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Addie Clark, daughter, in the household of Stephen Clark
• Census: 1900, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Addie Mansur, wife, 3 children/3 living, in the household of Horace Mansur
• Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Addie C. Mansure, wife, in the household of Horace M. Mansure
• Census: 1920, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States; as Addie C. Mansur, wife, in the household of Horace M. Mansur
• Census: 1930, Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States; as Addie C. Mansur, mother-in-law, in the household of Frederick F. Siebert
• Residence: 1935, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States; Address:
  53 Orchard Street
• Census: 1940, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States; as Addie Mansur, mother, widow, in the household of Norman C. Mansur, same residence in 1935; Address:
  53 Orchard Street

Addie married Horace Mckenney Mansur on 25 Jun 1890 in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, United States. Horace was born on 26 Aug 1865 in Monroe, Waldo County, Maine, United States; died on 5 Mar 1936 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States; was buried in Mar 1936 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Albert Clark, in the household of Stephen Clark
• Census: 1880, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Albert H. Clark, son, in the household of Stephen Clark

Albert married Annie Burleigh Norris on 2 Oct 1894 in Hampden, Penobscot County, Maine, United States. Annie was born on 20 Jan 1869 in Hampden, Penobscot County, Maine, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Maria G. Clark, son, in the household of Steven Clark
• Census: 1910, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Maurice G. Clark, farmer, head of household
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; tall, medium build, blue eyes and dark brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; farmer for self
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States
• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Maurice G. Clark, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Maurice G. Clark, farmer, head of household
• Residence: 1935, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States
• Census: 1940, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Maurice G. Clark, farmer, same place in 1935
• Physical Description: 26 Apr 1942; 6', 174 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, light brown complexion, scar on abdomen
• Military: 26 Apr 1942, Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 26 Apr 1942, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; employee; Address:
  Boston Navy Yard
• Residence: 26 Apr 1942, Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  19 Dartmouth St.

Notes:

Census:

Also listed is Frank Nedwell, hired man, age 56

Maurice married Ruth H. Emerson on 27 Feb 1913 in Jackson, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Ruth was born on 16 Sep 1894 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, United States; died in 1965 in Waldo County, Maine, United States; was buried in 1965 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Mamie Clark
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary L. Clark, in the household of Amos Clark
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary L. Clark, daughter, in the household of Amos Clark
• Census: 1900, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary L. Ewing, wife, 4 children/4 living, in the household of Robert Ewing
• Census: 1910, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mamie C. Ewing, wife, 4 children/3 living, in the household of Robert B. Ewing
• Beneficiary: 20 Sep 1911; in the will of her father, Amos Clark, as Mamie L. Ewing
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1912, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Attending Funeral Services of Amos Clark; Address:
  The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
• Census: 1920, Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States; Address:
  Wheelock Road

Notes:

Mamie was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, active in church work, and for several years Secretary of the Robertson County, Fair Board and Director of the First National Bank of Franklin. After the death of Brown, she returned to live in Gallipolis for the rest of her life, and her home there was a popular stopping-off place for her relatives whenever they were near Gallipolis. Many of these attended her ninetieth birthday, and that day the Postmaster of Gallipolis personally delivered to her a good sized package of birthday greetings. Brown and Mamie rest in the cemetery on top of the hill at Gallipolis. [Source: Donald Brown Ewing, "Our Ewings in America 1740-1966", Santa Monica, California: The acme Press, 1966]

Mary married Robert Brown Ewing on 12 Aug 1885 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Robert was born on 21 Jan 1860 in Ewington, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Feb 1930 in Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States; was buried on 27 Feb 1930 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  National Normal University
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James S. Clark, in the household of Amos Clark
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jas. S. Clark, son, in the household of Amos Clark
• Education: 1888, Poughkeepsie, New York; Address:
  Eastman Business College
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James S. Clark, produce dealer, head of household
• Beneficiary: 20 Sep 1911; in the will of his father, Amos Clark
• Executor: 20 Sep 1911; James S. Clark and Jasper C. Ingels were named as executors in the will of Amos Clark
• Occupation: 1909–1913, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; elected County Auditor on the Republican ticket
• Occupation: 1916, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; elected Probate Judge
• Occupation: 1920, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; reelected Probate Judge
• Occupation: 1924, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Nominated for third term as Probate Judge
• History / Bio: 1925; History of Ohio, volume IV: Historical and Biographical (Chicago and New York: The American historical Society, Inc., 1925), p400 James Clark.
• Obituary: 1 Aug 1942; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 1 August 1942, p1

Notes:

History / Bio:

James S. Clark, probate judge of Gallia County, was for many years engaged in the produce business both in Southern Ohio and in other cities and states. He is well qualified by business experience for the important responsibilities he holds as judge of the Probate Court.
Judge Clark was born in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, March 8, 1869, son of Amos and Frances Harriet (Riggs) Clark. His grandparents were Stephen and Prudence M. Clark and James and Mary (Riggs) Clark. The Clark family came from Winterport, Maine, to Ohio, in 1850. The Riggs settled in the state as early as 1825. Amos Clark, father of Judge Clark, was married on June 2, 1863, to Frances Harriet Riggs, who died November 24, 1874. He afterwards, on October 19, 1881, was married to Sarah Ingels Harper, but by this marriage no children were born. Amos Clark was a soldier in the Civil war, being a first lieutenant in Company I of the Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in many battles. After the war he was a farmer and produce merchant, handling large quantities of produce, bought in this section of the North and sshipped to Southern markets by the river. He was active in the Methodist Episcopal Church, serving as trustee and steward, and was a Mason and member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Amos Clark, who died in 1911, was survived by his widow and three children by his first marriage: Mary L., who is the wife of Robert B. Ewing, now living at Franklin, Texas, and who has three children, Max C., Perry Van and Donald B.; James S. Clark, and Ada F., who died in 1914, married Dr. Bert L. Lackey, and is survived by three children, Amos Clark Lackey, Dorothy F. Lackey and Helen Louise Lackey, now living with their father at Xenia, Ohio.
James S. Clark was reared in a good home, and in a business atmosphere. He attended district school and the public schools at Gallipolis, spent two years in the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, then completed the full commercial course in the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1888. Having in the meantime acquired some knowledge of his father's business, he became a produce merchant and cold storage operator, and while keeping his home in Gallia County, conducted business with headquarters in Butte, Montana, in 1896-97, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1890-96, and in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1897-1904. After leaving Milwaukee he was in business in Rochester, New York, and from there returned to Gallia County, where he had always retained his legal residence. In 1908 he was elected county auditor on the republican ticket; in 1909 he entered upon his duties as county auditor, serving until October, 1913. In 1916 he was elected probate judge, was reelected in 1920, and was renominated in 1924 for a third term to the same office.
Judge Clark married, June 2, 1897, at Raccoon Island, Gallia County, Miss Ethel Faye McDaniel, daughter of Jehu L. and Martha A. (Guthrie) McDaniel. Her paternal grandparents were Sylvester and Mahala (Loucks) McDaniel and her maternal grandparent were Truman Guthrie and Hannah (Knowles) Guthrie. Mrs. Ethel F. Clark is a graduate of the Gallipolis High School and attended the Ohio State University, is a member of the Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of America. The McDaniel family came from Pennsylvania into Ohio Ohio in 1803. The Guthries were an old Connecticut family and were among the earliest settlers of Marietta, Ohio. Jehu L. McDaniel was a Union soldier, serving in the One Hundred and Seventy-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. By occupation he was a farmer. He died September 19, 1923. Mrs. Clark's mother is still living. There were three children in the McDaniel family: May, living at Oxford, Ohio, who by her marriage to John H. King, has three children, named Elsie E., wife of John Bailey, Mary, wife of Walter King, and Ray M.; Mrs. Clark; and Edna, who lives at Charleston, West Virginia, married Clarence W. Kemper, and has three children as follows: Martha E., Elizabeth M. and Clarence McDaniel Kemper.
The only child of Judge and Mrs. Clark is Frances M., wife of Frank E. Wetherholt, who, during the World war, was a member of the Student's Army Training Corps at Ohio State University. Frances M. (Clark) Wetherholt graduated from the Gallipolis High School in 1918 and from Miami University in June, 1923. She was married to Frank E. Wetherholt July 11, 1923. Frank E. Wetherholt was a graduated from Gallipolis High School in 1918; attended Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, and Ohio State University, is a Knight Templar and a member of the undertaking firm of George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
Judge Clark is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a Knight Templar and Thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, of the Elks and Junior Order American Mechanics, also belonging to the United Commercial Travelers and Travelers' Protective Association. He is a republican in politics.

Obituary:

Probate Judge Jas. S. Clark Died Early This Morning
Able Public Servant Passes In 74th Year After Long Illness
Elected Auditor Twice and Seven Times as Probate JudgeWhite Assumes New Duties For Time Being
About 1 o'clock this morning death ended the remarkable career of Judge James Stephen Clark at his home 345 Fourth Avenue. He had been unconscious for a couple of days, but his illness had been hopeless for several months at least.
Judge Clark held office in this county longer than anyone else known to the present generation. He knew more people in the county, knew more about the people of the county and had more warm friends among them probably than any one else ever had.
He Loved To Serve
His death has taken from them a wise counsellor a capable and hard-working officialone who in years ahead will become a legendary figure. e possessed an amazing capacity for hard and exacting work together with a willingness and an eagerness to be of service to all who came to his office or home to seek advice or favors.
Judge Clark had a remarkable career in business before he started on a more remarkable political and official career.
He was 73 years old last March 8, having been born in Clay Tp. in 1869. He was the son of Amos and Frances Riggs Clark prominent and outstanding in closing decades of the last century.
James S. finished his education at the Normal University at Lebanon Ohio and Eastman Business College in New York. ssociated with the widely known firm of Graham, Clark & Riggs (made up of his kinfolk) he engaged in the produce business and operated flat-boats between this sector and New Orleans. Later he was in the cold storage business in Milwaukee.
On June 2, 1897, he and Ethel McDaniel of the same community were united in marriage.
Eleven years later James S. Clark, then a vigorous and aggressive man but not extensively acquainted in his native county, was nominated and elected county auditor. e served two terms and made many friends and favorably impressed the public with his courteous treatment and his unusual ability.
In 1916 he was elected probate judge and entered upon his duties the following February 9. Each quadrennium thereafter he was re-elected, meeting opposition at first, but finally winning the characterization of being "invincible."
Thursday, a prominent Columbus lawyer here on business, said "Judge Clark is undoubtedly one of the ablest probate judges in Ohio even if he is not a lawyer." And it is no secret that many southern Ohio probate judges consulted him requently about legal and official problems.
Working side by side with him during his official career has been Mrs. Clark, who has demonstrated a capacity for public service and for making friends comparable to his.
Illness at last overtaking him, Judge Clark left his office last November 28 never to return, but hoping and expecting to the last that he would soon be able to resume his work.
Since November Judge Clark had been a patient at the Holzer Hospital at different periods and also at the Cleveland Clinic. He had developed a strange spinal affliction, believed to be of malignant nature, and thee seemed to be nothing that medical knowledge or surgical skill could do to cure or greatly relieve him. He suffered much and had become extremely emaciated. Three nurses had helped to care for him during the latter part of his invalidism.
Judge Clark is survived by, besides his devoted wife, a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Wetherholt; two grandchildren, Frank Clark Wetherholt and Judy Wetherholt, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ewing, all of Gallipolis.
Judge Clark was a member of the Methodist church, and he was a Shriner, Knight Templar, 32nd Degree Mason and an Elk and Eastern Star.
Judge Clark was a man of diversified interests. Persons active in local politics recognized him as one of the shrewdest and most resourceful the county had known. He as well-informed about horticulture, a lover and grower (and distributor) of flowers and was interested in local, state, national and international affairs.
Gallipolis has lost a great citizen.
Rites at 6 Tuesday
Funeral services for Judge J. S. Cark will be held at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at the funeral home of George J. Wetherholt & Sons. Rev. J. L. Stephenson will officiate, as decedent's pastor, Rev. W. Scott Westerman, is in Michigan. Interment will bemade in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Friends may view the features there after 2 o'clock Sunday p.m.

Other Events:

• Education: Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  National Normal University
• Education: Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Ohio Wesleyan University
• Correspondence: 18 Jun; letter to Burt LaFetra Lackey
• Religion: Methodist
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Ada F. Clark, daughter, in the household of Amos Clark
• Occupation: Between 1893 and 1902, Xenia Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Teacher; Address:
  Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home
• Residence: 1902, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1910, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Ada F. Lackey, wife, 2 children/2 living, in the household of Bert L. Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Beneficiary: 20 Sep 1911; in the will of her father, Amos Clark, as Ada F. Lackey
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1912; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 8 June 1912, p1
• Obituary: 27 Mar 1914; The Gallipolis Bulletin (Gallipolis, Ohio)
• Obituary: 2 Apr 1914; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio) 2 April 1914, p1
• Probate: 19 Mar 1919, Greene County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Education:
National Normal University was a teacher's college in Lebanon, Ohio. It opened in 1855 as Southwestern Normal School and took the name National Normal University in 1870.

Correspondence:
Monday Morning
My dear Burt,
—How does that sound? I felt so mean last night after going up stairs. You asked me if I couldn't let you know about Mrs. Young's party tonight, and I seemed to think you ought to telephone me. Now I am going to surprise you by writing you a note this morning. I was just as mean as I could be last night, but I did not mean anything. i think you are spoiling me by always giving up to me, but then it is nice to be teated that way. I guess Mrs. young is going to entertain the teachers tonight. I am very sorry for I would so much rather spend the evening with you than with those people. Just think it will only be one more week that I get to see you at all. Max is not coming, I had letter from him this morning. I wrote Lulu Phillips, she may not be at home now, but I will hear from her right away if she is in Harveysburg. I do not think Miss Patterson will go in to Mrs. Fultons tomorrow night. I am two notes ahead of you so now I am going to let you write some.
Yours, Ada
June 18th
—Miss Hubbell just received a letter from Mr. P. he can not get off to take that trip Thursday, so I suppose we will all have to give it ___. I hope you have not written to your uncle.
—To His Most August Majesty Burt LaFetra Lackey, Dr. of Dental Science
Steele Building, Xenia, Ohio
Greetings. We "The Home Gang" beg leave to inform you, that the seven o'clock car Northward will bear us to the city, where we will escort you to the Home of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Fulton.
Vidie Eyler Leona Evans
Ada F. Clarke Her roommate

Newspaper:

Dr. B. L. Lackey and wife of Xenia, Prof. R. B Ewing and wife of Carlisle, O., were here in attendance upon the funeral services of the late Mr. Amos Clark and will remain the guests of Auditor and Mrs. Clark until Monday Mrs. Amos Clark is also the guest of Auditor and Mrs. Clark and will be for sometime. Mr. Will Marshall of Columbus, who was down to the funeral, returned home today.

Obituary:

A GOOD WOMAN
Passed Away at Xenia, Ohio, After Long Illness.
The following account of the death of a well-known Gallia County, girl is taken from the Xenia Daily Republican of Friday March 27, 1914:
A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Bert L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home 20 Home Avenue, twenty minutes after ten, Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Cancer, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death and during the weary months when she was confined to her home, Mrs. Lackey displayed a beautiful Christian fortitude bearing her sufferings without a murmur, except for her little ones, from whom death would separate her. Her husband and children have the sympathy of her scores of friends in their great bereavement.
Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia county, and was a daughter of Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization, and a prominent retired farmer, broker and merchant of that place. Mr. Clark died at the Lackey home in this city, June 4, 1912. Her mother passed away when Mrs. Lackey was but three years of age, but a step-mother gave her and her brother and sister all of the tender care of a mother. She survives and lies in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools of Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. & S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. They went to housekeeping within a short time in a newly built home on Home avenue, where they had lived ever since. Mrs. Lackey leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age, and retained her membership there until she came to Xenia when she joined the First Methodist church. She was a true Christian mother, and the interests of her little family were always first in her mind. She was greatly beloved and admired in her circle of friends.
Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, had been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be in charge of the Rev. Charles W. Sullivan, of the First Methodist church. Burial will be made at Woodland cemetery. [Source: Original newspaper clipping: The Gallipolis Bulletin, March 27, 1914]

Obituary:

THE LATE MRS. LACKEY.
A Beautiful Christian Life Ended at Xenia Friday
A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Burt L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Sarcoma, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death.
Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia County, and was a daughter of the Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization.
Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools of Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. and S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. She leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age.
Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, has been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark, who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
Burial will be made at Woodland cemetery — Xenia Exchange

Died:


OBITUARY
A GOOD WOMAN
—Passed Away at Xenia, Ohio, After Long Illness.
The following account of the death of a well-known Gallia County, girl is taken from the Xenia Daily Republican of Friday March 27, 1914:
—A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Bert L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home 20 Home Avenue, twenty minutes after ten, Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Cancer, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death and during the weary months when she was confined to her home, Mrs. Lackey displayed a beautiful Christian fortitude bearing her sufferings without a murmur, except for her little ones, from whom death would separate her. Her husband and children have the sympathy of her scores of friends in their great bereavement.
—Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia county, and was a daughter of Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization, and a prominent retired farmer, broker and merchant of that place. Mr. Clark died at the Lackey home in this city, June 4, 1912. Her mother passed away when Mrs. Lackey was but three years of age, but a step-mother gave her and her brother and sister all of the tender care of a mother. She survives and lies in Gallipolis, Ohio.
—Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools of Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. & S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. They went to housekeeping within a short time in a newly built home on Home avenue, where they had lived ever since. Mrs. Lackey leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
—Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age, and retained her membership there until she came to Xenia when she joined the First Methodist church. She was a true Christian mother, and the interests of her little family were always first in her mind. She was greatly beloved and admired in her circle of friends.
—Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, had been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
—Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be in charge of the Rev. Charles W. Sullivan, of the First Methodist church. Burial will be made at Woodland cemetery. [Source: Original newspaper clipping: The Gallipolis Bulletin, March 27, 1914]

Ada married Dr. Burt LaFetra Lackey on 10 Sep 1902 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Burt (son of Ellsworth Enos Lackey and Laura Emma Sellers) was born on 15 Jun 1872 in New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Oct 1960 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1960 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: WWII, U.S. Army, Private
• Census: 1910, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as John D. Clark, grandson, in the household of Augustus Clark
• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Dalton J. Clark, son in the household of Fred D. Clark
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Dalton J. Clark, son, laborer, in the household of Fred D. Clark

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Norman Mansur, son, in the household of Horace Mansur
• Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Norman C. Mansure, son, in the household of Horace M. Mansure
• Census: 1920, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States; as Norman C. Mansur, son, wool dealer clerk, in the household of Horace M. Mansur
• Residence: 1935, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States; Address:
  53 Orchard Street
• Census: 1940, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States; as Norman C. Mansur, boys school teacher, head of household; Address:
  53 Orchard Street

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Donald Mansur, son, in the household of Horace Mansur
• Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as H. Donald Mansure, son, in the household of Horace M. Mansure

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Sarah L. Mansor, granddaughter, in the household of Steven Clark
• Census: 1900, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Sarah Mansur, daughter, in the household of Horace Mansur
• Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; as Sara L. Mansure, daughter, in the household of Horace M. Mansure
• Census: 1920, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States; as Sahra Mansur, daughter, teaacher, in the household of Horace M. Mansur

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Ardelle Clark, son, in the household of Maurice G. Clark
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Ardelle M. Clark, daughter, in the household of Marice G. Clark
• Travel: 11 May 1936, New York, New York, United States; the S.S. Queen of Bermuda
• Travel: 23 Oct 1936, New York City, New York, United States; the Monarch of Bermuda from Hamilton, Bermuda
• Travel: 17 May 1937, New York City, New York, United States; the S. S. Queen of Bermuda from Hamilton, Bermuda

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Hope Clark, daughter, in the household of Maurice G. Clark
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Hope E. Clark, daughter, in the household of Marice G. Clark

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
—WINTERPORT - Hope (Clark) Higgins Adams, 96, passed away peacefully May 10, 2011, in Florida. Hope was born Feb. 2, 1915, in Winterport, daughter of the late Morris G. and Ruth (Emerson) Clark. Hope was a hard working woman who owned her own convenience store in Brewer, bought several pieces of land which she sold, and worked as a caretaker for many people in the Bangor area.
—Hope is survived by her children, Randolf Higgins Sr. and wife, Susan, of Winterport and Robert Higgins Sr. of Florida; brothers, Stephen Clark and Joshua Clark; sisters, Faith McKuster and Olive Clark; grandchildren, Terry Bryant and husband, Randy, of Newburgh, Hope Leighton and husband, Gerald, of Newport, Robert Higgins Jr. and girlfriend, Diane Wescott, of Belgrade, Jennifer Higgins and fianc‚, Jim Morgan, of Bangor, Randolf Higgins Jr. of Winterport and Kelly Thibodeau; great-grand-children, Justin Doble, Paige Doble, William Oxley III, Dustin Littlefield and Luke Leighton; a great-great-grandchild, Grace Oxley; a son-in-law, Vern Holyoke of Newport; and a daughter-in-law, Coral P. Higgins of Winterport.
—Hope was predeceased by her parents; her first husband, Robert B. Higgins; her second husband, George S. Adams Sr.; her daughter, Joane E. Holyoke; and three sisters, Ardele Casey, Connie El-Hajj and Pauline Clark.
Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Winterport. (Bangor Daily News 5/17/2011)

Hope married Robert Bartlett Higgins on 23 Dec 1933 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. Robert was born on 24 Apr 1912 in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; died on 25 Sep 1986 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; was buried in Sep 1986 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Olive G. Clark, daughter, in the household of Maurice G. Clark
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Olvie G. Clark, daughter, in the household of Marice G. Clark
• Travel: 11 May 1936, New York, New York, United States; "Queen of Bermuda" from Hamilton, Bermuda
• Travel: 23 Oct 1936, New York City, New York, United States; the "Monarch of Bermuda" from Hamilton, Bermuda

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen Clark, son, in the household of Maurice G. Clark
• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Stephen W. Clark, son, in the household of Marice G. Clark
• Obituary: 17 Oct 2013; Bangor Daily News (Maine) 17 October 2013

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Pauline E. Clark daughter, in the household of Maurice G. Clark
• Residence: 1935, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States
• Census: 1940, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Pauline Clark, daughter, in the household of Maurice G. Clark, same residence in 1935

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Consuelo P. Clark, son, in the household of Marice G. Clark
• Residence: 1935, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States
• Census: 1940, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Consuelo Clark, daughter, in the household of Maurice G. Clark, same residence in 1935

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States; as Ruth M. Clark, daughter, in the household of Marice G. Clark

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Max R. Ewing, son, in the household of Robert Ewing

Notes:

.....Max Clark Ewing, oldest son of Robert Brown and Mary Laura Ewing, was born in Texas on Aug. 26, 1887 and died May 25, 1953. He graduated in 1905 from National Normal University, Lebanon, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 1909 he graduated from Ohio State University, Columbus, with a degree in Mechanical and electric engineering.
.....Following graduation Max was engaged in the manufacture and the maintenance of electric power equipment for a period of six years, followed by twenty-five years in the field of analyses, statistics and records, mostly in the radio manufacturing field. From 1940 to 1950 he was at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio as radio engineer and electrical technician, and from 1950 to 1953 as Technical Assistant to the Chief of Electronics, Armament Section.
.....On Oct. 28, 1911, Max was married to Lulu Cameron, daughter of Francis B. and Sarah Crabil Cameron. Her ancestors were Huguenots and first appear in America in the town records of Piscatany, N. Y. in the year 1702. She was born Jan. 24, 1888 in Columbus, Ohio and is a graduate of Columbus normal School. She also attended University of Cincinnati. She taught school for several years and was a substitute teacher in Cincinnati over a period of ten years. She is now living in Lynwood, California. Max and Lulu had two children. [Source: Donald Brown Ewing, "Our Ewings in America 1740-1966", Santa Monica, California: The Acme Press, 1966]

Max married Lulu May Cameron on 28 Oct 1911 in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. Lulu was born on 24 Jan 1888 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Mar 1985 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Rex Ewing
• Census: 1900, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as A. Rex Ewing, son, in the household of Robert Ewing

Notes:

Amos Rex Ewing, son of Robert Brown and Mary Ewing, and twin to Perry Van Ewing, Sr., was born Aug. 25, 1889. They were identical twins, both of mischievous bent, and in their youth had many hilarious times confusing their elders. Rex died of typhoid fever on Jan. 10, 1901, while the family was living in Calla House in Ewington. Typhoid took many lives in that day, and it was not until many years later that a successful preventative was developed for it. Rex was buried in the cemetery in Ewington. [Source: Donald Brown Ewing, "Our Ewings in America 1740-1966", Santa Monica, California: The Acme Press, 1966]

Birth:
twin of Perry

Other Events:

• Name: Van Ewing
• Census: 1900, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as P. Van Ewing, son, in the household of Robert Ewing

Notes:

Perry Van Ewing, son of Robert Brown and Mary Laura Ewing, was born Aug., 25, 1889, in Texas, and died Jan. 24, 1963. He attended Ohio State University, Columbus, graduating in agriculture, with honors, including Phi Beta Kappa. In 1913 he earned his Master's degree at Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kansas.

On Aug. 27, 1913, he was married to Louise Robison Mitchell, born Nov. 3, 1892, daughter of Robert Clinton and Sarah Rebecca Mitchell of Carlisle, Ohio. For a time Van, as Perry Van was generally known, taught agriculture at College Station, Griffin, Georgia. Later he taught at College Station, Texas. In 1919 he moved with his family to Chicago -- where has was engaged for about eight years in businesses related to agriculture and stock raising. In May of 1928 he bought a third interest in the American sheep Breeder Magazine. In February 1930 he bought out the other two partners, and in the early thirties, in the depths of the depression, assumed a heavy debt to pay for the magazine, and set about sending his two children through college.

In 1938, after his children were through college, he moved his publishing business to Columbia, Mo., and his son, Perry Van, Jr. began to assume responsibility for publishing the magazine. Perry Van, Sr., always looking for greener pastures went into real estate development, literally turning some green pastures and some wood lots into residential communities on the outskirts of Columbia.

There were two children by this marriage. [Source: Donald Brown Ewing, "Our Ewings in America 1740-1966", Santa Monica, California: The Acme Press, 1966]

Birth:
twin of Amos

Perry married Louise Robison Mitchell on 27 Aug 1913 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Louise was born on 3 Nov 1892 in Franklin, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Jun 1983 in Illinois, United States; was buried in Jun 1983 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Donald B. Ewing, son, in the household of Robert Ewing
• Census: 1910, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Donald Ewing, son, in the household of Robert B. Ewing

Notes:

.....Donald Brown Ewing, son of Robert Brown and Mary Laura Ewing, was born in Childress, Texas on Sept. 14, 1894. In 1895 his family moved back to their home state of Ohio, settling in Gallipolis, where his father was superintendent of schools. Donald attended Ohio State University, where he was a member of Alpha Rho Chi, professional architectural fraternity. He graduated in 1916 with a degree of Bachelor of Architecture. Early in 1917 he enlisted as a private in the U. S. Corps of Engineers, and in July of that year went to France with his regiment, there to help in the building of docks, railroads, warehouses and hospitals, which was part of a long-range program for a ten year war on the part of the United States. In Sept. 1918 he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Corps of Engineers. After the Armistice in Oct. 1918, he remained in France with the engineer corps, working on a project to rebuild the highways of that war-torn country. Returning to the United States in August, 1919, he settled in Chicago where for the next seven years he engaged in the selling of construction materials for Concrete Steel County, and the United States Gypsum Co.
.....On Sept. 1, 1920, Donald was married to Irma Mary Kueker of Faribault, Minnesota. she was born Dec. 10, 1895 and was the daughter of William L. D. Kueker and his wife Wanda Von Ziegenhagen. Mr. Kueker was the founder and proprietor of Farmer's Seed and Nursery Co. of Faribault.
.....In 1926 Donald and Irma Mary became residents of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1928 Donald purchased Cleveland Steel Specialty Company, manufacturers of metal building materials, and embarked on this somewhat unfamiliar business just at the beginning of the big depression. He continued with this enterprise for the next thirty-two years, during part of which time he was a member of Kiwanis Club and President of Southeast Manufacturer's Association of Cleveland. Early in 1961, he retired from active business, and with his wife, move to Calif.
.....Donald and Irma Mary have one child. [Source: Donald Brown Ewing, "Our Ewings in America 1740-1966", Santa Monica, California: The Acme Press, 1966]

Donald married Irma Mary Kueker on 1 Sep 1920. Irma was born on 10 Dec 1895; died on 6 Feb 1984 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States; was buried in Feb 1984 in Cypress, Orange County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: elementry school teacher
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Frances M. Clark, daughter, in the household of James S. Clark

Martha married Frank Elias Wetherholt on 11 Jul 1923 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Frank was born on 20 Mar 1899 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 May 1978 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1978 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, United States; registered for the WWI draft
• Name: Clark Lackey
• Occupation: Vice President of Production-North Carolina Granite Co., Mt. Airy,
• Census: 1910, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Amos C. Lackey, son, in the household of Bert L. Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1920, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Clark Lackey, son, in the household of Burt Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Occupation: 1922, Xenia Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; draftsman; Address:
  George Dodds & Sons Granite Co.
• Residence: 1922, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1930, Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, United States; as Clark Lackey, bookkeeper at granite quarry, head of household; Address:
  201 Lebanon Street
• Residence: 1935, Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, United States; Address:
  227 Chevy Street
• Census: 1940, Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, United States; as A. Clark Lackey, head, draftsman at stone quarry, head of household; Address:
  227 Chevy Street
• Newspaper: 17 Sep 1971; Xenia Daily Gazette (Xenia, Ohio), 17 September 1971, p3

Notes:

Newspaper:


Xenia Daily Gazette
17 September 1971-p3
Out of state members of the class of 1921 of Xenia High School who attended the 50th year reunion Saturday evening at the Xenia Golf Club included Mrs. Mary Birch Kennedy of Costa Mesa, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Marlin McDorman, Martha Brysan, of Lakeland, Fla., Mr. and Mr.s Forest Cased of Malcrest, Fla., Mrs. Martha Finley Howard of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lackey of Mt. Ary, N. C., Philip Moore of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Sabina Ross O'Connor of Baltimore, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sterling of Farmington, Mich., and Mrs. Margaret Webster Goodell of Downers Grove, Ill.

Died:


OBITUARY
—A. Clark Lackey, 81, of San Diego, Calif., died there this week. He was born in Ohio Dec. 10, 1903, the son of Burt and Anna Clark Lackey, former Xenia residents.
—He was a former Vice president of North Carolina Granite Corp.
—Surviving are his widow, Leota, a son, Richard C. Lackey of Atlanta, Ga., a daughter, Nora L. Baxter of Del Mar, Calif., four grandchildren; two sisters, a half-brother and a half-sister.
—Services and burial were held Thursday in San Diego. [Source: Copy of original newspaper clipping from the obituary card index at the Montgomery County Library, Dayton, Ohio; card dated January 4, 1985, name of newspaper and date published unknown]

Amos married Mary Leota Stephens on 31 Aug 1926 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born on 29 Apr 1904 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Apr 1999 in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, United States; was buried in Apr 1999 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Teacher at Northmont Schools
• Religion: a member Forest United Methodist Church, Silver Springs, FL
• Census: 1910, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Dorothy Lackey, daughter, in the household of Bert L. Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1920, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Dorothy Lackey, daughter, in the household of Burt Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Residence: 1922, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1930, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Dorothy F. Lackey, daughter, teacher, in the household of Burt L. Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Obituary: 29 Aug 1989; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 29 August 1989

Notes:

Obituary:

Dorothy F. Krug, 82, of Silver Springs, Fla., formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Monday, Aug. 28, 1989 in Silver Springs. She was born May 9, 1907 in Xenia to the late Bert and Ada Frances Clark Lackey. She was married to Claude Krug who preceded her in death in 1970.
Survivors include three sons, Terry Krug of Pleasant Hill, Claude Krug of Silver Springs, Fl. and Rex Krug of Clearwater, Fl.; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Hormell (Helen) of Dayton and Mary Pipher of Xenia; one brother, Robert Lackey of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother.
She was a member of the Forest United Methodist Church in Silver Springs, Fl. and she retired from teaching for Northmont City Schools in 1972.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Jackson Funeral Home, 1 S. Main St., Pleasant Hill. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Englewood. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dorothy married Claude Emerson Krug on 9 Jul 1932 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. Claude was born on 1 Dec 1907 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 31 Mar 1970 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 3 Apr 1970 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: brown hair, brown eyes and 5'3"
• Hobby: Ceramics and reading
• Medical Condition: radical mastectomy for breast cancer, arthritis, and high cholesterol
• Census: 1920, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Helen Lackey, daughter, in the household of Burt Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Graduation: 1928, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Xenia Central High School
• Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Helen L. Lackey, lodger, attending art school; Address:
  403 West First Street
• Education: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Dayton Art Institute
• Newspaper: 25 Mar 1934; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 25 March 1934, p9
• Residence: 1935, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States
• Residence: 1936, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  713 Columbia Terrace
• Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Helen Hormell, wife, in the household of Harry W. Hormell, residence in 1935 Peoria, Illinois; Address:
  609 W Fairchild
• Residence: 1942, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1319 Franklin
• Residence: 1949, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1216 Oak
• Newspaper: Abt 1950; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, ca. 1950 "Moving"
• Residence: 1951, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Box 404
• Religion: 21 Dec 1952, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; a member of Concord United Methodist Church
• Residence: 1960, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  212 Brownstone Dr.
• Passport: 25 Aug 1972; #C 2273381
• Visa: 3 Oct 1972; for Australia
• Residence: Jul 1979, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  5151 Kingsford Dr.
• Newspaper: 8 Jul 1984; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 8 July 1984, p89 "50th Wedding Anniversary"
• Newspaper: Mar 1994; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, "60th Wedding Anniversary
• Beneficiary: 1 Aug 1994; in the will of her husband, Harry Hormell
• Physical Description: 29 Dec 1994; 5' 3", gray hair and brown eyes
• Misc: 29 Dec 1994, Ohio, United States; Driver License
• Residence: 29 Dec 1994, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  4017 Gateway Dr.
• Newspaper: 19 Apr 1998; Englewood Independent (Englewood, Ohio), 19 April 1998 "Queen"
• Residence: 14 Jul 2000, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Brookhaven Nursing and Care Center

Notes:

Memories: by Patricia Beck Hormell
For several years Helen ran a pre-school kindergarten from her home in Englewood, Ohio. She kept the children busy with games, songs and creative activities; interlaced with outdoor playtime and "show and tell". She laughed (and sometimes blushed) at the stories the children would tell and enjoyed teaching them new things. She liked to play cards-especially bridge. Helen and Harry belonged to a card club and often entertained their friends with small dinner parties before the games began. She also liked to read novels, dabbled in ceramics for awhile, and tried a few other crafts-including flower arrangement. Roses and daisies were her favorite flowers. Harry grew roses and she admired them; always having a vase full of buds in the house when they were in bloom. Helen came from a family with roots deep in religion and she carried on the tradition, being a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church. Helen was a member of Eastern Star and Alpha Rho Tau (an art sorority).

Birth:

Note: Name is misspelled on the birth certificate as Henlen Louise Lackey instead of Helen Louise Lackey.

Newspaper:

EXCHANGE VOWS BEFORE ALTAR IN XENIA HOME
Miss Helen Louise Lackey Becomes Bride of Harry W. Hormell.
Xenia, March 24—Miss Helen Louise Lackey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lackey of 20 Home av., became the bride of Harry William Hormell of New Burlington in a pretty ceremony performed at the home of the bride, before 35 guests, Saturday evening.
Preceding the service Miss Lorena Stephens, Port Williams, sang "I love You Truly" and "At Dawning," accompanied by Miss Frances Jack, who played the "Wedding March" from Wagner's "Lohengrin" for the processional.
The double ring service was used by Dr. W. W. Foust, pastor of the First Reformed church, and the vows were exchange before an altar of ferns and palms in front of the living room mantle. Mrs. Claude Krug (Dorothy Lackey) of Englewood, the bride's sister, was matron of honor and wore a gown of chiffon velvet in maroon shade. Her flowers were spring blooms. Jeanette Hormell, small sister of the bridegroom, was a flower girl and little Bobby Lackey, brother of the bride, was ring bearer. Claude Krug served as best man.
An informal reception following the ceremony and a course dinner was served to the guests, 12 being seated at the bride's table. Mr. and Mrs. Hormell left on a motor trip and, on their return, will make their home at 113 W. Monument av., Dayton. Mrs. Hormell is a graduate of Central high school and attended the Dayton Art Institute. Her husband, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hormell of New Burlington, graduated from Kingman high school.

Newspaper:

Just when Danville people felt that the well-liked Harry Hormells were becoming really settled Danvilleans, Harry comes up with a promotion in the National Cash Register Company and the family is moving back to their native Ohio. After 10 years here as head service man in the company, Harry will go to Dayton to become an instructor in the repair school. Best wishes to Harry, Helen, Joyce and Jon!

Visa:

Visa for travel to Australia issued 3 Oct 1972, expiration 3 Oct 1976

Newspaper:

Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 8 July 1984, p89
Mr. and Mrs. Harry, 5151 Kingsford Drive, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They have two children and three grandchildren. They request the omission of gifts.

Newspaper:

Harry and Helen Hormell
Hormells Celebrate 60th anniversary
Harry W. and Helen (Lackey) Hormell will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary of Thursday, March 17. The have two children and three grandchildren.

Newspaper:

LakeView holds senior prom
April 19, LakeView Assisted Living had their Senior Prom. A big thank you goes out to many contributors. Northmont Jobs Grads hosted the party. They also were greeters, brought refreshments, served and danced with the residents. jerry Leiber spoke on his memories of "Sunday Afternoons" which was the theme. Lyn's Balloony Bin provided a lovely gold balloon heart for a center. McMaken's provided the punch. Lou Niehaus and his band kept everyone's feet tappin' and brought back memories of those good old songs. Brookville Flower Shop gave a beautiful corsage and boutonniere for the King Bill Overholser and Queen Helen Hormel. Maureen Bolinger drove for Westwind Limousine Service. The King and Queen were then escorted to Rob's Restaurant where they could get anything they chose. It was truly a memorable "Sunday Afternoon."

Buried:

Gravestone: Helen L. Hormell 1911 - 2000
Note: Buried in the old part of the cemetery behind the old church.

Helen married Harry William Hormell on 17 Mar 1934 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. Harry (son of Clifford Hormell and Anna May Bogan) was born on 28 Aug 1909 in Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Feb 1995 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Feb 1995 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]