James Clark
b. 27 August 1791, d. between September 1821 and December 1821
Birth | 27 Aug 1791 | James Clark was born on 27 Aug 1791 in Glenramskill, County of Argyll, Scotland, and baptized the following day.1,3,4 |
Migration | 1817 | He left Scotland in his mid 20s and migrated to America with his parents and siblings. They settled in Washington County, Virginia.5 |
Devisee | 15 May 1821 | James's father wrote his will in May 1821. He left James and his brother John 2/3 of his (Robert's) land after the death of their mother. Some of the land was unpaid for and she was to hold it until it was paid.2 |
Death | between Sep 1821 and Dec 1821 | He died between Sep 1821 and Dec 1821, estimated from the various dates of birth recorded for him, along with the incomplete age at death transcribed from his cemetery stone.4 |
Burial | | He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 |
Citations
- [S100] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1771-1822, marriages 1771-1798, burials 1773-1819, FHL microfilm 1041004, item 2. Notes for this entry: "James, lawfull son to Robt Clark in Glenramskill & Martha Harvie was born 27th & bapt 28th Aug 1791."
- [S618] Robert Clark Will (1821), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 5: 10. Robert's will was dated 15 May 1821 and proved in court 19 June 1821 with Peter Clark and John Clark taking the oath of executor. They posted bond in the amount of $2,000 with John Galliher and Mathew Ryburn security.
- [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. This source lists James's birthdate a 27 Aug. 1792 but this appears to be in error since he was christened the previous year.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 178. James Clark, b. 27 Ju 1791, d. ___ 1821, age 30y 3m (?) d.
- [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936.