William P. Clarkson1,2

b. February 1851, d. 7 May 1931
FatherWilliam Samuel Clarkson4,3,2 b. abt 1826, d. 1906
MotherMary Ann Buchanan3,4,2 b. 16 Mar 1828, d. 17 Jul 1871
BirthFeb 1851 William P. Clarkson was born either the 21st or 22nd of Feb 1851 in Scotland County, Missouri.5,2 
Childhood William grew up on the family farm in Scotland County.6,7 
Marriage3 Aug 1879 He married Susan Kirkland on 3 Aug 1879 in Scotland County.8 
Occupationfrom 1876 to 1888 William taught school from 1876 to 1888.4 
Occupation He was also a farmer and served as a judge.4 
Cens-190012 Jun 1900 In 1900, at the age of 49 he was living in Independence township, Schuyler County, Missouri with his wife Susan and their five children.9 
  It appears other members of the family had also moved from Scotland County to neighboring Schuyler County as William's cousin, James Allen, was living next door. 
Cens-19101910  The 1910 census found William and Susan and their 2 youngest daughters still living in Independence township.10 
Death7 May 1931 William died from influenza and complications from diabetes on 7 May 1931 in Downing, Schuler County, Missouri, at age 80.11 
Burial9 May 1931 He was buried on 9 May 1931 in Downing.11 

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Family

Susan Kirkland b. 4 Mar 1861, d. 22 May 1940
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited16 Aug 2008

Citations

  1. [S1128] Swanson and Ford, History of Schuyler Co., Missouri, p. 283-4, titled "Judge William Wesley Clarkson.""
  2. [S1513] "Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1955", index with selected images, Missouri Digital Heritage (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates : downloaded March 2007), William P. Clarkson data; personal information contributed by A.O. Clark, son (uses Feb. 21, 1851).
  3. [S1015] Washington Co., Virginia probate records for James, Mathew and Robert Buchanan.
  4. [S1128] Swanson and Ford, History of Schuyler Co., Missouri, p. 283-4, titled "Judge William Wesley Clarkson.""
  5. [S1128] Swanson and Ford, History of Schuyler Co., Missouri, p. 283-4, titled "Judge William Wesley Clarkson"" (uses Feb. 22).
  6. [S866] Samuel Clarkson household, 1860 U.S. cens, Scotland Co., MO, pop. sched., Jefferson township, p. 837 (added script), dwelling 337, family 330, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2004, image 9 of 60. The enumeration reads: Samuel Clarkson, 34, b. Missouri, farmer; Mary A., 31, b. Virginia; Elizabeth, 12, b. MO; cont. on top next page: Wm P. Clarkson, 9, b. MO; Allice V., 6, b. MO; James R. 3, b. MO.
  7. [S1019] Sam Clarkson household, 1870 U.S. cens, Scotland Co., MO, pop. sched., Jefferson township, p. 436 (stamped), dwelling ?, family ?, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 39 of 59. Enumeration includes: Sam Clarkson, 44, farmer, b. MO, real estate: $1,500; Mary, 41, b. VA; Eliza 21; Wm 19; Alice 16; Jas 12; John 10; all children b. MO.
  8. [S1091] Eugene Dodge, Marriage Records of Scotland Co., Missouri, Vol 2, p. 11. Abstract reads: William P. Clarkson and Susan Kirkland, Aug. 3, 1879.
  9. [S1022] William Clarkson household, 1900 U.S. cens., Schuyler Co., Missouri, pop. sched., Independence township, ED 133, sheet 5B, dwelling 109, family 110, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 10 of 14. Enumeration includes: William Clarkson, 49, b. Feb. 1851, marr 21 yrs, farmer, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. VA; Susan, wife, 39, b. M__ 1861, marr 21 yrs, mother of 5 children, all living, b. MO, parents b. KY; Clarkson, son, 19, b. Oct. 1880; Clara B., dau, 17, b. Oct. 1882; Mary A., 15, b. Apr 1885; Bertha M., dau, 12, b. Sept. 1887; Lula, dau, 9, b. Aug. 1890; all children and their parents b. MO.
  10. [S1130] William P. Clarkson household, 1910 U.S. cens., Schuyler Co., Missouri, pop. sched., Independence township, ED 142, sheet 3B, dwelling 64, family 64, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 6 of 13. Enumeration includes: William P. Clarkson, 59, marr 1, 31 yrs, b. MO; Susan A., wife, 49, marr #1, 31 yrs, mother of 5 children, all living, b. MO; Bertha M., dau 22, sgl, b. MO; Lula F., dau, 19, sgl, b. MO.
  11. [S1513] "Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1955", index with selected images, Missouri Digital Heritage (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates : downloaded March 2007), William P. Clarkson data; personal information contributed by A.O. Clark, son.
  12. [S1727] Albert Orville Clarkson, Missouri state death certificate no. 42161 (1940). Information provided by Mrs. Ethel Clarkson.
  13. [S1022] William Clarkson household, 1900 U.S. cens., Schuyler Co., Missouri, pop. sched., Independence township, ED 133, sheet 5B, dwelling 108, family 110, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 10 of 14. Enumeration includes: William Clarkson, 49, b. Feb. 1851, marr 21 yrs, farmer, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. VA; Susan, wife, 39, b. M__ 1861, marr 21 yrs, mother of 5 children, all living, b. MO, parents b. KY; Clarkson, son, 19, b. Oct. 1880; Clara B., dau, 17, b. Oct. 1882; Mary A., 15, b. Apr 1885; Bertha M., dau, 12, b. Sept. 1887; Lula, dau, 9, b. Aug. 1890; all children and their parents b. MO.