Rosa Miriam Edmondson1

b. 25 March 1851, d. 18 April 1892
FatherAndrew Edmondson2,3 b. 13 Jan 1801, d. 10 Jan 1862
MotherRosanna Buchanan4,5 b. 8 Feb 1817, d. 15 Nov 1894
Birth25 Mar 1851 Rosa Miriam Edmondson was born on 25 Mar 1851 in Washington County, Virginia.6,4 
Childhood  Rosa, who also appears in records as Rosanna or Miriam, grew up with her siblings in the Liberty Hall community of Washington County. She also had 2 half siblings from her father's first marriage.7 
Fath-DeathJan 1862 Rosa's father died in Jan 1862; some months later her older brother Samuel was appointed as her guardian.3 
Marriage7 Jun 1869 She married John Harvey Clark, son of Robert Clark and Margaret Hughes, on 7 Jun 1869 in Washington County.4 
Cens-188017 Jun 1880  John and Miriam settled near Glade Spring, Virginia and were recorded on the 1880 census with five children: Ryly [sic] (7), Walter (5), Margaret (4), Rosa (3) and Eugene (7 months). John's brother, William (18) was living with them, as were 2 servants. John's occupation was listed as "farmer."8 
Death18 Apr 1892 Rosa died on 18 Apr 1892 of consumption at age 41. She had given birth two months earlier to twin daughters who died soon after birth.9 
Burial Rosa was buried in Old Glade Spring Cemetery, in Washington County. A monument bears her name, as well as the names of the two baby girls and a son who died the previous year.6 

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Family

John Harvey Clark b. 17 Oct 1848, d. 17 Dec 1906
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of John Edmondson and Martha Moore
Last Edited1 Dec 2009

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 61. Bride: Rosa M. Edmondson, dau of Andrew & Rosannah Edmondson.
  2. [S851] Andrew Edmondson will (recorded 1862), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 15: 302. The will was written 22 Nov. 1861 and recorded 28 Jan. 1862. John B. Edmondson and Sampson C. Patterson took the oath of executors and posted bond in the amount of $12,000 with Mathew H. Buchanan and William King their securities.
  3. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 64. Samuel P. Edmondson named guardian of Margaret A., Harriet C., Sarah F., Rosanna M., Andrew F. and Martha Jane Edmondson, orphans of Andrew Edmondson, deceased. Bond: $12,000. Sureties: James Crow and William King Heiskell.
  4. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 61. John Harvey Clark, 21y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Robert & Margaret Clark AND Rosa M. Edmondson, 18y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Andrew & Rosannah Edmondson.
  5. [S714] Rose Ann Edmondson (recorded 1895), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 206. Samuel P. Edmondson was named executor; Wm R. Buchanan and Benjamin Reed were witnesses. The will was dated 24 Jan. 1894 and recorded 18 Apr 1895.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Mariam R., w/o J.H. Clark, 25 Mar 1851-18 Apr 1892, age 41y 23d.
  7. [S234] Andrew Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Liberty Hall post office, p. 153, dwelling 1139, family 1094, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 155 of 361. Enumeration includes: Andrew Edmondson, 59, farmer, owns real estate: $10,000 and pers. prop of $4,000; Rosa Ann, 43; Samuel 19; Margaret 16; Harriet 14; Florence 12; Mariam 10; Andrew 6; Mattie 2; Martha Edmondson 80; William Smith 10; all b. VA.
  8. [S165] John H. Clark household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 94, page 34 (69B stamped), dwelling 292, family 295, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 34 of 54. John H. Clark, 31, farmer; Mariam, 27, wife; Ryly, 7, son; Walter, 5, son; Margaret, 4, dau; Rosa, 3, dau; Eugene, ___, son; William H., 18, brother; 2 servants; all persons b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  9. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 176. Miriam Clark (41y 22d) died 18 Apr 1892 of consumption; spouse: John H. Clark.
  10. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 23. Birth record lists parents as John H. & Miriam R. Clark.
  11. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. Names Rosie Maning of Norfolk VA as child of John H. Clark and Mariam Edmondson.
  12. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. Names Eugene Clark of Canada as child of John H. Clark and Mariam Edmondson.
  13. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. Names Clarence Clark of Bluefield, W Va as child of John H. Clark and Mariam Edmondson.
  14. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1894 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30: Washington County, Virginia death register: Ellen M. Clark, d. 28 Sep 1894, age 10y. Typhoid fever, d/o J. H. & Mariam Clark, reported by father.
  15. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. Names Graham Clark of Exeter CA as child of John H. Clark and Mariam Edmondson.
  16. [S1333] "California Death Index 1940-1997", Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com). Graham Clark data, downloaded Feb. 2007.
  17. [S85] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Births 1889-1896" online database from original data, <www.Ancestry.com>. John Clark, born 13 Feb. 1889 to John and Marian Clark.
  18. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. Names John Lee Clark of Bluefield, W Va as child of John H. Clark and Mariam Edmondson.
  19. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Hastell Clark, s/o J.H. & M.R. Clark, 19 Oct. 1890-17 Mar 1891, age 4m 23d.
  20. [S85] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Births 1889-1896" online database from original data, <www.Ancestry.com>. Mary Clark, born 23 Feb. 1892 to John and Marian Clark (twin).
  21. [S85] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Births 1889-1896" online database from original data, <www.Ancestry.com>. Martha Clark, born 23 Feb. 1892 to John and Marian Clark (twin).