Thomas Brown Clark1

b. 13 December 1844, d. 21 April 1907
FatherPeter Clark2,3,4,5 b. 17 Mar 1805, d. 25 Jun 1880
MotherMargaret Montgomery2,3 b. 27 Feb 1807, d. 19 May 1868
Birth13 Dec 1844 Thomas Brown Clark was born on 13 Dec 1844 in Virginia.1,6,7,8 
Cens-Sum Thomas did not marry but remained in the family home in the Glade Spring District of Washington County, Virginia, after the death of his parents. Three of his sisters did not marry either; all 3 died during the 1880s.8,7,9,10 
Will-Recd27 Sep 1880  Thomas's father wrote his will in 1873. He left Thomas the family Bible as well as half of the family home tract. The remaining half was left to Thomas's brother John.4 
  Thomas and John also owned 16 acres of land on the south side of the Old Stage Road just west of Glade Spring Church and cemetery. They purchased the land on April 4, 1873 from Ebenezer Alexander Robinson and his wife Rebecca for $648.25. The parcel sat to the south of 35 acres acquired from the Robinsons in April 1869 by Peter Clark.11,12 [presumably the men's father] 
Cens-190020 Jun 1900  In 1900 John (57) was listed as the head of the household. Thomas was 55. Also present was the brothers' younger sister Emma and her husband Charles.8 
Death21 Apr 1907 Thomas probably died on 21 Apr 1907 at age 62 although his headstone is reported to use April 2.13,6 
Burial He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.6 

Related Links and Images:

Thomas's birthdate as entered in the Bible of his father, Peter Clark14
And the entry recording his death14
Learn more about the home where Thomas spent his life. In particular notice the old photo of Thomas and several of his siblings in front of the house. Also note the link to the 1821 and 1890 Glade Spring area maps, both of which identify the Clark home.15
Other interments in Old Glade Spring Cemetery
ChartsDescendants of James Clark and Isabella Breckenridge
Last Edited28 Jun 2013

Citations

  1. [S1546] Peter and Margaret Clark Bible. The Bible includes the names and dates of birth of Peter's children and includes the entry "Thomas Brown Clark Dec 13th 1844."
  2. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 70-85.
  3. [S11] "Family notes of Mrs. Lizzie Ryburn."
  4. [S709] Peter Clark will (recorded 1880), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 20: 334. The will was dated 4 Nov. 1873 with a codicil added 2 March 1878. It was first produced in court on 26 Jul 1880 on the oath of M. Morriss and J.(or I) Benham. On 27 Sept. 1880 it was again introduced and proven on the oath of James A. Clark, the last witness to the codicil. Thomas Clark, one of the executors declined to qualify. John M. Clark, the other executor, took the oath and entered bond in the amount of $1,000 with James P. Clark and Thomas B. Clark his security.
  5. [S1546] Peter and Margaret Clark Bible.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 178. Thomas B. Clark, 13 Dec. 1844 - 2 Apr 1907.
  7. [S367] Peter Clark household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. 107b (stamped), dwelling 616, family 616, viewed online at Ancestry.com, June 2003, image 80 of 289. Recorded data includes: Peter Clark, 45, farmer, owns real estate valued at $1,600; Margaret 43; Eliza 21; Harriet 18; James 16; Susan 12; Amanda 10; John 8; Thomas 5; Catherine 2/12; all b. Virginia.
  8. [S574] John M. Clark household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 108, sheet 18A (p. 78 stamped), dwelling 318, family 325, viewed online at Genealogy.com, April 2003, image 35 of 70. John M. Clark, 57, b. June 1842, farmer, sgl; Thomas, 55, b. Dec. 1844, sgl; Emma, sister, 49, b. June 1850, sgl; Charles, brother, 47, b. Feb. 1853, sgl; all b. VA, all parents b. VA; [Emma was John's sister, but she was married to Charles listed below her who should have been enumerated as John's bros-in-law].
  9. [S234] Peter Clark household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 461 (original script), dwelling 697, family 676, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 99 of 361. Household includes: Peter Clark, 55, farmer, owns real estate valued at $4,000, personal estate of $3,000; Margaret, 54, housekeeper; Eliza, 30, weaver; Harriet, 26, Tea. Conv. School; James, 25, farmer, owns pers. prop. of $700; Susan, 22, spinster; Amanda, 20, spinster; John, 17, farmer; Thomas, 15; Emily, 10; all b. VA.
  10. [S165] Peter Clark household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 94, page 8 (56D stamped), dwelling 65, family 67, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 8 of 54. Peter Clark, 75, farmer, b. VA, parents b. Scotland; John M., 40, son, farmer; Thos B. 34, son, farmer; Eliza, 50, dau; Susie, 42, dau; Amanda, 30, dau; Emily V, 27, dau; all b. VA; also one servant.
  11. [S3214] Jack Hockett, Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 30, 1871-1874, abstracting WCV Deed Bk 30: 307.
  12. [S3055] Jack Hockett, Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 27, 1868-1870, abstracting WCV Deed Bk 27: 615.
  13. [S1546] Peter and Margaret Clark Bible. The Bible includes the names and dates of death for several of Peter's children and includes the entry "Thomas B. Clark April 21 1907."
  14. [S1376] Bible images courtesy of Carol Lockas.
  15. [S1376] Photo courtesy of Katherine Clark.