ABT 1803 - Richmond, VA
BEF 1860 - Richmond, VA

William Clarke

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William Clarke was born in Richmond County about 1803. He was the son of Randall Clark and Nancy Davis. William's father died during the War of 1812 and his family received a pension for his service that William's name was listed on.

William married Elizabeth Brann in 1824. Shadrack Clarke signed the bond along with William and swore that both were over 21 and that Elizabeth was a resident of Richmond County. Shadrack may have been a cousin or an uncle. His oath was taken on September 2nd and the marriage bond was issued on September 15th. William signed the bond by making a mark.

Records for William and Betty have been difficult to locate. A census record from 1830 in Richmond County appears to be a good match. William was listed as the head of a family with two boys under 5, one boy between five and 10, and one girl between 10 and 15. Since no relationships were given this older girl may have been another relative. The ages of the adults were marked between 20 and 30. No slaves were listed.

In the 1840 census there are no good matches for William in Richmond or any of the surrounding counties.

The 1850 does list William and his family in Richmond County. William was marked as a farmer with real estate valued at $125. He and Betty are both recorded as 47 years old and not being able to read or write. Living with them is Reuben Brann, age 78, also unable to read or write and noted as a pauper. This was most likely Betty's father. Reuben is the only member of the household marked as being born outside of Richmond County, he was born in Westmoreland. Children living in the home were; William J. Clark, 19, Sarah Clarke, 16, and Winifred B. Clark, 9.

William appears to have died before 1860. In that census year his daughter Sarah and wife Betty are living with Middleton Lewis. I have been unable to find records for William in the Death Register or any settlement of his estate.

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  • "Richmond, Virginia, United States Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99XF-4VSQ : August 7, 2021), image 35 of 208; Richmond County (Virginia). County Clerk.
  • "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6797-38Y?cc=1401638&wc=95RF-6YP%3A1031351901%2C1031682501%2C1032595301 : 9 April 2016), Virginia > Richmond > Richmond county > image 28 of 102; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  • "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYD-98DJ?cc=1803958&wc=35Y4-RMQ%3A1588479103%2C1588469114%2C1588469601 : 14 August 2015), Virginia > Richmond > Not Stated > image 33 of 58; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

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  • Hempsel Clarke
    • 1810-1886
  • Eliza Clark
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  • Fanny Clark
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  • John Clark
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  • Josiah Clark
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  • Sally Clark
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Last Updated: 8/15/2021