William Hayter Clark1

b. 17 November 1861, d. 7 November 1936
FatherRobert Clark1,2 b. 14 Mar 1803, d. 2 May 1875
MotherMargaret Hughes1,2 b. abt 7 Nov 1821, d. 8 Dec 1863
Birth17 Nov 1861 William Hayter Clark was born on 17 Nov 1861 on Cedar Creek, Washington County, Virginia.3 
Name Other  As an adult he was known as "Long Bill."4 
Cens-188017 Jun 1880  Prior to his marriage, with both of his parents deceased, William lived with his older brother John and his family.5 
  The men's father died in 1875 leaving the family farm to John and William. 
Marriage19 Nov 1884 William married first Sarah Elizabeth McKee, daughter of Andrew J. McKee and Mary Jane Kelly, on 19 Nov 1884 in Washington County, Virginia.6,2,7 
  William and Sarah farmed land on Cedar Creek near John and his family. Their family included 8 children, 2 of whom died young.6,8 
Widowed26 Sep 1901  Sarah died in September 1910, a little over two weeks after giving birth to a daughter Sarah Elizabeth. 
Marriage10 Mar 1902 The following spring, on 10 Mar 1902, at the age of 40, William married second Virginia Rebecca (Robinson) Horne, daughter of James Robinson and Mary Ann McKee. She herself was a 40 year old widow with 2 young children.9,6,10 
  They had one additional child together, Willie Virginia, whose name seems to be a blend of her parents names.6 
Cens-19106 May 1910  The 1910 census enumeration provides a snapshot of the blended household. William and Virginia were recorded with Clifford, Fred, Claud, Josephine and Sarah who ranged in age from 22 to 8 (his children), Carl Horn (16) and Mary H. Horn (14) (her children) and 7 year old Willie. The residence was given as Rock Rd. near Stone School House.11 
Widowed26 Sep 1916  William was widowed for a second time when Virginia died in Sept. 1916. 
Cens-19309 Apr 1930  Later in life he lived with his son Claud who himself was widowed and a young father.12 
Death7 Nov 1936 William died on 7 Nov 1936 at age 74.13,4 
Burial He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.13 

Family 1

Sarah Elizabeth McKee b. 6 Feb 1859, d. 26 Sep 1901
Children
  • Robert L. Clark14 (19 Dec 1885 - 26 Mar 1886)
  • Clifford S. Clark15,8 (26 Jun 1887 - 23 Dec 1956)
  • Andrew Burris Clark15,8 (7 Jul 1889 - 8 Jun 1971)
  • Fred Clark8,16 (16 Jul 1891 - 23 Dec 1962)
  • D. B. Clark17 (5 Jan 1894 - 14 Jun 1896)
  • Claude Clinton Clark16,8 (30 Apr 1896 - 15 May 1984)
  • Mabel Josephine Clark18,8 (2 May 1899 - 1915)
  • Sarah Elizabeth Clark19

Family 2

Virginia Rebecca Robinson b. 31 Mar 1861, d. 26 Sep 1916
Child
  • Willie Virginia Clark (5 Feb 1903 - 26 Dec 1978)
ChartsDescendants of Robert Clark and Martha Harvie
Last Edited15 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. List of children born to Robert Clark and Margaret Hughes.
  2. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 19, 72. William H. Clark, age 23, sgl, b. & resid Wash. Co., VA, farmer, s/o Robert & Mgt Clark AND Sarah Elizabeth McKee, 25, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Andrew J. & Mary J. McKee; 19 Nov. 1884.
  3. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936. List of children born to Robert Clark and Margaret Hughes includes: "W. H. Clark, born Nov. 17, 1861" [William was providing his own birthdate].
  4. [S122] "Clark Clan Cousins", p. iv.
  5. [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.
  6. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936.
  7. [S2357] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Bureau Of Vital Statistics, Richmond, VA; Virginia State Library & Archives; m/film Roll #51, Washington County, Virginia Register of Marriages 1855-1930; year 1884, p421 Ln (cut off): William H. Clark, 23, single, b. & res. WCV, s/o Robt. & Margt. Clark, farmer; m. 19 Nov 1884 Sarah E. McKee, 25, single, b. & res. WCV, d/o A. J. & M. J. McKee; by J. P.(? R) Harrison]
  8. [S574] William Clark household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring district - Meadow View precinct, ED 109, sheet 2B, dwelling 32, family 32, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Mar. 2007, image 4 of 29. Enumeration includes: William Clark, 38, b. Nov. 1861, marr 15 yrs, farmer; Elizabeth, wife, 41, b. Feb. 1859, marr 15 yrs, mother 7 children, 5 are living; Clifford, son, 12, b. June 1887; Andrew B., son, 10, b. Jul 1889; Fred, son, 8, b. Jul 1891; Claud C., son, 4, b. Apr 1896; Mable J., dau, 1, b. May 1899; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  9. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 20. W. H. Clark, 40, wid, s/o Robert & Mgt Clark, farmer AND Virginia R. Horne, 40, wid, d/o James & Mary Robinson; 10 Mar 1902.
  10. [S2357] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Bureau Of Vital Statistics, Richmond, VA; Virginia State Library & Archives; m/film Roll #51, Washington County, Virginia Register of Marriages 1855-1930; year 1902, page unnumbered, Ln 59: W. W. Clark, age 40, widowed, b. & res. WCV, s/o R. & M. Clarke, farmer; m. 10 Mar 1902 Virginia Horne, 40, widow, b. & res. WCV, d/o Jas. & M. Reynolds, by C. T. Taylor.
  11. [S237] William H. Clark household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 117, sheet 259, dwelling 265, family Sept. 2008, image 29 of 45. Household includes: William H. Clark, 48, marr #2, marr 8 yrs, b. VA, father b. Scotland, mother b. VA, farmer; Virginia R., wife, 49, marr #2, marr 8 yrs, mother of 3 children, all living; Clifford, son, 22; Fred, son, 18; Claud C., son, 14; Josephine, dau, 11; cont, next page: Sarah E. Clark, dau, 8; Willie V., dau, 7; Carl Horn, stepson, 16; Mary H., step-daughter, 14; all b. VA; resid on Rock Rd. near Stone School House, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  12. [S639] William H. Clark household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 96-7, sheet 14B, dwelling 256, family 266|Jul 2003, image 28 of 31. Recorded data includes: William H. Clark, 68, widowed, lives on a farm which he owns, b. VA, father b. Scotland; Claud C., son, 34, wid, farmer; Claud C. Jr. grandson, 9; Dorothy L., granddaughter, 7; Julia E., granddaughter, 5; all b. VA, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  13. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 189. William Hayter Clark, 1861-1936.
  14. [S86] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1886-1896" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, Clark, R.L., b. Washington Co., d. 19 Mar 1886 cause of death not given, age 3 mos, 15 days; parents: William & S.E. Clark.
  15. [S122] "Clark Clan Cousins", p. 3.
  16. [S122] "Clark Clan Cousins", p. 4.
  17. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 189. D.B. Clark, s/p Wm H. & S.E. Clark, 5 Jan 1894-14 Jun 1896.
  18. [S122] "Clark Clan Cousins", p. 2.
  19. [S122] "Clark Clan Cousins", p. 5.