Who was William Clark?

William Clark (1848–1902) was born in Georgia, USA and died in Columbia County, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Bryant Clark 1848–1902

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

Born 18 Jul 1848 · Georgia, USA

Died 28 Apr 1902 · Columbia County, Florida, USA

Father Seaborne E Clark

Mother Lavina J Swilley

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

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Immediate Family

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Seaborne E Clark

Lavina J Swilley

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Children

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Biography

In 1848, William Bryant Clark entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to seaborne e clark and lavina j swilley. William Bryant Clark passed away in 1902 in Columbia County, Florida, USA.

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1848

Birth of William Bryant Clark in Georgia, USA

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1902

Death of William Bryant Clark in Columbia County, Florida, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Clark

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Georgia, USA (1848) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Clark (1848–1902) was born in Georgia, USA and died in Columbia County, Florida, 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 William 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.
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