John Clark (1854–1911) was born in Sumter County, Georgia, USA and died in Crisp County, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Seaborn Clark 1854–1911

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Sep 1854 · Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Died 19 Nov 1911 · Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Father Seaborne E Clark

Mother Lavina J Swilley

Siblings Emma Louise Clarke, Francis Dusella Fanny Clark, Lavilla Clarke, Martha Leila Mattie Clark, Mary Clarke, Nancy Missouri Clark, Robert Wesley Bob Clark, William Bryant Clark

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Immediate Family

Parents

Seaborne E Clark

Lavina J Swilley

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1854, John Seaborn Clark entered the world in Sumter County, Georgia, USA, born to seaborne e clark and lavina j swilley. John Seaborn Clark passed away in 1911 in Crisp County, Georgia, USA.

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1854

Birth of John Seaborn Clark in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

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1911

Death of John Seaborn Clark in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Clark

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Sumter County, Georgia, USA (1854) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Clark (1854–1911) was born in Sumter County, Georgia, USA and died in Crisp County, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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