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Absolom 'Doc' Clark 1857–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1857

Birth Location: Decatur Co., Ga

Death Date: 1925

Death Location: Decatur Co GA

Father: Thomas Clark

Mother: Amarintha Brown

Spouse(s): Dave Rich

Children(s): Lela Clark

In 1857, Absolom 'Doc' Clark entered the world in Decatur Co., Ga, born to Thomas Clark And Amarintha Emma Emily Brown. In 1870, Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided in Flint River, Bainbridge, Decatur, Georgia, USA. In 1880, Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided in Lower Spring Creek, Decatur, Georgia, USA. Absolom 'Doc' Clark married Dave Ann Rich, and had children including Lela Frances Clark. Absolom 'Doc' Clark passed away in 1925 in Decatur Co GA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Absolom 'Doc' Clark entered the world in Decatur Co., Ga, born to Thomas Clark And Amarintha Emma Emily Brown.
  • In 1870, Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided in Flint River, Bainbridge, Decatur, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1880, Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided in Lower Spring Creek, Decatur, Georgia, USA.
  • Absolom 'Doc' Clark married Dave Ann Rich, and had children including Lela Frances Clark.
  • Absolom 'Doc' Clark passed away in 1925 in Decatur Co GA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Clark
1824–1867
Birth Location: Decatur County, Georgia, USA
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Amarintha Brown
1830–1870
Birth Location: Decatur, Georgia, United States
AB

Spouses(s)

Dave Rich
1861–
Birth Location: Decatur, Georgia, USA
DR

Children(s)

Lela Clark
1880–1956
Birth Location: Decatur, Georgia, USA
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Absolom Clark's Ancestors

Self
Absolom Clark
1857–1925
Birth Place: Decatur Co., Ga
Parents
Thomas Clark
1824–1867
Decatur County, Georgia, USA
Amarintha (Emma "Emily") Brown
1830–1870
Decatur, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Stephen (William) Clarke
1787–1869
Fairfield County, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Coleman) **
1794–1850
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
William *
1748–1827
Mary Lytle
1760–1850
Captain Coleman
1753–1813
Elizabeth Goodman
1758–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clarke
1697–1769
Agnes Mosby
1693–1748
John Little
1732–1772
Lettice Kilpatrick
1730–1817
Francis Coleman
1735–1771
Hannah Coleman
1728–1783

Absolom Clark's Descendants

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Absolom ('Doc') Clark (1857–1925) m. Dave (Ann) Rich (12 May 1861–)
  1. 1. Lela (Frances) Clark 1880–1956

Absolom Clark's Timeline

6 Records

1857
1857
Birth of Absolom 'Doc' Clark in Decatur Co., Ga
Decatur Co., Ga
1870
1870
Age 13
Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided here in Flint River, Bainbridge, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Flint River, Bainbridge, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided here in Lower Spring Creek, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Lower Spring Creek, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided here in Militia District 1431, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1431, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Absolom 'Doc' Clark resided here in Rock Pond, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Rock Pond, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1925
1925
Age 68
Death of Absolom 'Doc' Clark in Decatur Co GA
Decatur Co GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Decatur Co., Ga
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock Pond, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T625_248; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 45
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Flint River, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: M593_146; Page: 146A
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 1431, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T624_184; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1374197

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Flint River, Bainbridge, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Flint River, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: M593_146; Page: 146A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lower Spring Creek, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Militia District 1431, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 1431, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T624_184; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1374197

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rock Pond, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock Pond, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T625_248; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Decatur Co GA
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