William Nelson Clark1

b. 4 January 1859, d. 6 August 1917
FatherJames Alex Clark2 b. 21 May 1825, d. 28 Oct 1889
MotherMary Elizabeth Clark2 b. 9 Aug 1830, d. 13 May 1901
Birth4 Jan 1859 William Nelson Clark was born on 4 Jan 1859 in Washington County, Virginia.3,1 
Childhood  William grew up on his father's farm south of the Old Stage Road in Washington County.4,5,2 
Marriage License25 Apr 1888 He and Isabella Frances "Fannie" Smyth obtained a marriage license on 25 Apr 1888 in Washington County. The actual marriage date was not recorded in the county register, indicating they may have married elsewhere.6 
  The couple were first cousins. William's parents were also second cousins.  
Cens-190021 Jun 1900 William and Fannie farmed near the community of Glade Spring. In 1900, twelve years after their marriage, their family consisted of 3 children [an infant son died in 1889], along with Fanny's uncle, Frank Smith [Smyth], age 77.7 
  In 1900 another daughter, Rachel, joined the family. Frank died in 1902 and was laid to rest with a headstone that said: "Uncle Frank." 
Cens-19103 May 1910 The 1910 census recorded William and Isabella with 4 children still at home: Maggie Jean (19), Nannie K. (16), James McD (14) and Rachel G. (8). Charles B. Clark [William's second cousin] was enumerated as the adjacent household. Charles A. Clark [William's brother] lived nearby.8 
Death6 Aug 1917 William died on 6 Aug 1917 at age 58.1,3 
Burial He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County.3 

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Family

Isabella Frances "Fannie" Smyth b. 10 Oct 1855, d. 12 Dec 1930
Children
ChartsDescendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Descendants of James Clark and Isabella Breckenridge
Last Edited6 Jun 2012

Citations

  1. [S13] Aleta Spicer, Smyth, p. 125. Desc. chart for Isabella Frances Smyth and William Nelson Clark; author unclear.
  2. [S165] James A. Clark household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 94, page 12 (58D stamped), dwelling 107, family 108, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 12 of 54. James A. Clark, 55, farmer; Mary E. 49, wife; Wm N., 21, son; Margaret J., 20, dau; all b. VA; all parents b. VA. Also in the home, but listed with a separate head of household number were: Katherine Mason, 68, mother; widowed, father b. PA; Mary, dau, 18; Henrietta, dau, 16; Lucy, 14, dau; Bette, 11, dau; James E., 7, son; Ida, dau, 2; all b. VA.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Transcription reads: William N. Clark, 1859-1917.
  4. [S234] James A. Clark household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 463 (added script), dwelling 713, family 690, viewed online at Ancestry.com, June 2003, image 101 of 361. Reported data includes: James A. Clark 34, farmer, owns personal prop val $1,400; Mary 30; Charles 6; William 1; all b. VA.
  5. [S635] Jas A. Clark household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, p. 72b (stamped), dwelling 270, family 276, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2003, image 144 of 426. Data includes: Jas A. Clark, 45, farmer, owns real estate valued at $2,000; Mary E. 40, keeping house; Charles A. 16, farmer; Wm N. 12; M.J. (f) 9; Larimer, Sally, 29, housekeeper; all b. VA.
  6. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 19, 100. William N. Clark, 29, sgl, b. & resid Wash. Co. VA, farmer, s/o James A. & Mary E. Clark AND Frances I. Smyth, 25, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o James K. & Jane Smyth; 25 Apr 1888.
  7. [S574] William Clark household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 108, sheet 19A (p. 79 stamped), dwelling 342, family 349, viewed online at Genealogy.com, April 2003, image 37 of 70. William Clark, 40, b. June 1849, married 12 yrs, farmer; Fannie (wife), 44, Oct. 1855, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Jane, dau, 9, b. Nov. 1890; Cathaline, dau, 6, b. June 1893; James, son, 4, b. July 1895; Frank Smith, uncle, 77, b. March 1823, farmer; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  8. [S237] William N. Clark household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 116, sheet 15B, dwelling 282, family 294, viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 29 of 36. William N. Clark, 51, marr 22 yrs, #1 marr, farmer; Isabella F., 45, marr 22 yrs, #1 marr, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Maggie Jane, dau, 19; Nannie K., dau, 16; James McD, son, 14; Rachel G., dau, 8; all b. VA, all parents b. VA.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Transcription of stone reads: Infant s/o Wm N. & Fannie Clark, d. 13 May 1889.