Peter Cunningham Clark1

b. 7 August 1862, d. 12 February 1936
FatherPeter G. Clark2,3 b. 30 Jul 1821, d. 14 Jul 1896
MotherAnn Permelia Cunningham2,3 b. 22 Feb 1822, d. 18 Feb 1895
Birth7 Aug 1862 Peter Cunningham Clark was born on 7 Aug 1862 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Marriage21 Dec 1887 He married Sarah M. Horne, daughter of William Talbert Horne and Ann Elizabeth Gose, on 21 Dec 1887 in Virginia.3 
Cens-Sum  Peter resided in Rocky Mount (Franklin Co.) Virginia where he served as a Presbyterian Minister. The couple moved several times over the next 40 years. Census records recorded them in Mercer Co., W. Virginia (1900), Roanoke Co., Virginia (1910) and Montgomery Co., Virginia (1920 and 1930). They raised 7 children, including a son Peter Jr. who died at one day of age and is buried with his parents at Old Glade Springs Cemetery.4,5,6,7 
Death12 Feb 1936 Peter died on 12 Feb 1936 at age 73.1 
Burial He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 

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Family

Sarah M. Horne b. 7 Apr 1860, d. 4 Apr 1935
Children
  • Anne P. Clark4 (Feb 1889 - )
  • Hubert G. Clark4 (Jan 1890 - )
  • George Dennis Clark4 (Dec 1892 - )
  • Eleanor Clark4 (Sep 1895 - )
  • Mary Clark4 (Dec 1899 - )
  • Esther Clark8
  • Peter C. Clark Jr.9 (4 Jun 1905 - 5 Jun 1905)
Last Edited10 Aug 2011

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Stone reported to read: Peter Cunningham Clark, 7 Aug. 1862-12 Feb. 1936.
  2. [S537] Hutton Family Data, authored by Dr. J. B. Hutton. J. B. Hutton was the first cousin, once removed, of Peter's father, Peter Clark.
  3. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 19, 53. Sallie M. Horne, 28, sgl, b. Smyth Co., VA, resid WCV, d/o William & Ann Horne marr Peter C. Clark, 25, sgl, b. WCV, resid, Rocky Mt., VA, minister, s/o P.G. and P.A. Clark; marr 21 Dec. 1887.
  4. [S2718] P.C. Clark household, 1900 U.S. cens., Mercer Co., West Virginia, pop. sched., Beaver Pond district, ED 79, sheet 3A (p. 58 stamped), dwelling 36, family 47, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2011. Household includes: P.C. Clark, 37, b. Aug. 1862, marr 12 yrs, minister; Sallie M., wife, 40, b. Apr. 1860, marr 12 yrs, mother of 5 children, all are living; Anne P., dau, 11, b. Feb. 1889; Hubert G., son, 10, b. Jan. 1890; Geo Dennis, son, 7, b. Dec. 1892; Eleanor, dau, 4, b. Sept. 1895; Mary, dau, 1, b. Dec. 1899, b. WVA; all b. VA except Mary b. VA.
  5. [S2719] George D. Clark [sic] household, 1910 U.S. cens., Roanoke Co. Virginia, pop. sched., Salem, ED 136, sheet 9B, family 213, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2011. Household includes: George D. Clark [Peter C. Clark], 48, marr #1, marr 22 yrs, Presbyterian Minister; Sallie, wife, 45, marr #1, marr 22 yrs, mother of 7 children, 6 are living; Annie P., dau, 20; Hubert, son, 19; George, son, 18; Ollender, dau, 14, b. WVA; Mary, dau, 11, b. WVA; Esther, dau, 9, b. WVA; all others b. VA.
  6. [S2720] Peter C. Clark household, 1920 U.S. cens., Montgomery Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Aleghany District, ED 104, sheet 10B, dwelling 210, family 215, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2011. Household includes: Peter C. Clark, 57, rents home, Superintendant of Home Missions; Sarah M., wife, 59; Eleanor, dau, 21, sgl, public school teacher; resid on Montgomery Co. Rd.
  7. [S2721] Peter C. Clark household, 1930 U.S. cens., Montgomery Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Shawsville Precinct, ED 61-2, sheet 10A (p. 103), dwelling 185, family 188, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2011. Household includes: Peter C. Clark, 67, marr at 25, owns home worth $5,000, owns radio, Presbyterian Clergyman; Sallie M., wife, 69, marr at 27; Eleanor, dau, 28; all b. VA.
  8. [S2719] George D. Clark [sic] household, 1910 U.S. cens., Roanoke Co. Virginia, pop. sched., Salem, ED 136, sheet 9B, family 213, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2011. Household includes: George D. Clark, 48, marr #1, marr 22 yrs, Presbyterian Minister; Sallie, wife, 45, marr #1, marr 22 yrs, mother of 7 children, 6 are living; Annie P., dau, 20; Hubert, son, 19; George, son, 18; Ollender, dau, 14, b. WVA; Mary, dau, 11, b. WVA; Esther, dau, 9, b. WVA; all others b. VA.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Stone reported to read: Peter C. Clark Jr., 4 to 5 Jun. 1905.