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Benjamin Clarke 1697–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Sept 1697

Birth Location: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1769

Death Location: Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Father: Benjamin Clarke

Mother: Mary Frost

Spouse(s): Agnes Mosby

Children(s): William *, Elizabeth Clark, Nathaniel *, John Clarke, Benjamin Clarke, David Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Mary Clarke, Peter Clarke

The story of Benjamin Clarke began in 1697 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Clarke married Agnes Or Mary Mosby, and had children including Benjamin Clarke, David Clarke, Elizabeth Betsy Clark, John Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Mary Ann Clarke, Nathaniel Clark, Peter Clarke, William Clark. Benjamin Clarke passed away in 1769 in Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Clarke began in 1697 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Clarke married Agnes Or Mary Mosby, and had children including Benjamin Clarke, David Clarke, Elizabeth Betsy Clark, John Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Mary Ann Clarke, Nathaniel Clark, Peter Clarke, William Clark.
  • Benjamin Clarke passed away in 1769 in Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Clarke
1670–1735
Birth Location: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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Mary Frost
1675–1734
Birth Location: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Agnes Mosby
1693–1748
Birth Location: Charles City, Henrico, VA, USA
AM

Children(s)

William *
1748–1827
Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia, USA
W*
Elizabeth Clark
1720–1785
Birth Location: King and Queen, Virginia, United States
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Nathaniel *
1740–1795
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA
N*
John Clarke
1735–1798
Birth Location: Great Western Creek, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
JC
Benjamin Clarke
1727–1782
Birth Location: Henrico, VA, Virginia, USA
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David Clarke
1723–
Birth Location: Henrico, VA, Virginia, USA
DC
Joseph Clarke
1732–
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA
JC
Mary Clarke
1729–1774
Birth Location: Middlesex, Virginia, USA
MC
Peter Clarke
1725–1785
Birth Location: Henrico, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
PC

Benjamin Clarke's Ancestors

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Benjamin Clarke
1697–1769
Birth Place: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Clarke
1670–1735
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Mary Frost
1675–1734
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Clarke's Descendants

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Benjamin Clarke (29 Sept 1697–1769) m. Agnes (or Mary) Mosby (1693–Abt. 1748)
  1. 1. William (Clark) * 1748–1827 m. Mary (Motty) Lytle 1760–1850
    1. 1. Benjamin (Clark) ** 1798– m. Nancy ** 1803–
      1. 1. George (Clark) ** 1830– m. Jane (T Carmichael Carmicle) ** 1838–
        1. 1. William (Clark) * 1860–1923 m. Lannie (Wynona) Barnett 1876–1964
        2. 2. Mary (Austin Clark) * 1856–1951 m. Pleasant (S) Farley 1843–1913 m. John (Wesley Clark) Sr. 1847–1951
        3. 3. Gilbert (Carmichael Clark) ** 1862–1931 m. Minerva (or) Missouri 1856–1907 m. Sarah ("Sallie" Frances Jackson) ** 1884–1960
    2. 2. Stephen (William) Clarke 1787–1869 m. Sarah (Coleman) ** 1794–1850
      1. 1. David (W) Clark 1802–1881 m. Calfenia (' Callie' Posteneau) Putnam 1807–1899
        1. 1. Green (Berry) Clark 1831–1886 m. Mary (G Reed) Reid 1834–
        2. 2. William (Maderson) Clark 1829–1899 m. Calfenia (' Callie' Posteneau) Putnam 1807–1899 m. Anna Roberts 1855–1952 m. Martha (Caroline) Finley 1832–1875
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Betty) Clark 1835–1918
        4. 4. Henry (Irvin) Clark 1827–1893 m. Mary ("Polly") Seaberry 1830–1915
        5. 5. Jeremiah (M "Jerry" Clark) * 1839–1928 m. Mary (Dixie Mollie) Ford 1846–1926
        6. 6. Alfred (L. Clark) * 1841–1915 m. Eliza Wiley 1848–1935 m. Virginia (F.) Hobbs 1842–1868 m. Isabella (Louvina "Louisa") Funderburk 1859–
        7. 7. Mary (Jane Clark) * 1848–1923 m. Robert (Scott) Estes 1836–1909
        8. 8. Wade (Hampton) Clark 1846–1918 m. Harriette Robertson 1845–1922
        9. 9. Henry (Jackson) Clark 1837–1877 m. Evaline (Sarah) Ford 1842–1880
        10. 10. John (F. Clark) * 1843–1918 m. Ellen (Jane (Nelly)) Funderburk 1845–1936
        11. 11. Nancy (Caledonia Clark) * 1847–1883 m. Aaron Hinson 1844–1917
        12. 12. Baby (Girl) Clark 1833–1840
      2. 2. Rebecca (Clark) * 1808–1896 m. William White 1795– m. Ordrary (Mallon) Watson 1801–1850
        1. 1. Mary (Jane White) Harper 1855–1940
        2. 2. Frances (White) * 1852– m. William (Theopilus) Lucas 1842–1932
        3. 3. Eleanor Watson 1827–1870
        4. 4. John (C.) Watson 1832–1863
        5. 5. Thomas (Hardin) Watson 1842–1862
        6. 6. Julia Watson 1844–
        7. 7. Zelphia Watson 1838–1856
        8. 8. Elizabeth (C) Watson 1834–1918
        9. 9. Sarah (A Sallie) Baker 1834–1918
        10. 10. James (P) Watson 1845–1867
        11. 11. Cordelia Watson 1829–
        12. 12. Clara (Elizabeth Watson) * 1840–1910 m. Jacob (Thomas) Watts 1832–1916
      3. 3. Dempsey (Clark) * 1806–1872 m. Benjamin (Franklin Parker) Jr. 1803–1872
        1. 1. Major (Ellis Parker) * 1831–1902 m. Martha (Ann) Walker 1836–1908
        2. 2. Anderson (Carrol) Parker 1834–
        3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin Parker) * 1847–1912 m. Lavenia" (Viney") Farque 1851–1933
        4. 4. Nancy (Catherine) Parker 1838–
        5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth Parker) * 1830– m. Isaac (Newton Walker) Jr. 1819–1860
        6. 6. Wade (Hampton Parker) * 1828–1878 m. Margaret (Susan) Kelly 1839–1910
        7. 7. Jackson (Napoleon Parker) * 1845–1915 m. Saphronia (Elizabeth “Fanny”) Walker 1850–1900
        8. 8. Margaret (Angeline Parker) * 1836–1878 m. Seymour (Columbus) Walker 1846–1923
      4. 4. Elijah (I. Clark) * 1807–1871 m. Annie (Curry) Sadler 1806– m. Martha (C) Floyd 1828–1907
        1. 1. Martha Clark 1831–
        2. 2. John Clark 1833–
        3. 3. Mary Clark 1839–
        4. 4. Pauline Clark 1841–1909
        5. 5. Elijah Clark 1842–
        6. 6. Haville Clark 1846–
        7. 7. Jane Clark 1827–1871 m. James Cobern 1822–1871
        8. 8. Newton Clark 1836–
        9. 9. Francis (Marion "Major" Clark) * 1855–1940 m. Luella Narramore 1858–1940
      5. 5. George (Nathaniel "Nathan") Clark 1811–1886 m. Alice (L "Allie") Poole 1806–1883
        1. 1. Lueza (Louisa Farmer) Clark 1842–1904
        2. 2. Mary (S) CLARK 1834–
        3. 3. T Clark 1836–
        4. 4. Mary (F) CLARK 1841–1903
        5. 5. Americus (P) CLARK 1845–1922
        6. 6. Samuel (L) CLARK 1837–
        7. 7. Algernon (Pierce) Clark 1840–1928
        8. 8. Drury (Jackson) CLARK 1838–1904 m. Elizabeth (E) Powers 1842–1923
        9. 9. William (A) CLARK 1843–
        10. 10. Allie (Eugenia) CLARK 1849–1868
      6. 6. Thomas Clark 1824–1867 m. Amarintha (Emma "Emily") Brown 1830–1870
        1. 1. Fannie (Mae) Clark 1861–1938
        2. 2. Tabitha (A) Clark 1844–
        3. 3. Mary Clark 1854–
        4. 4. Richard (Thomas) Clark 1855–1937
        5. 5. Absolom ('Doc') Clark 1857–1925 m. Dave (Ann) Rich 1861–
        6. 6. Alice Clark 1867–
        7. 7. James Clark 1846–1899
        8. 8. William Clark 1850–
        9. 9. George Clark 1856–
        10. 10. Jane Clark 1856–
        11. 11. John Clark 1850–1899
        12. 12. Ann Clark 1863–
        13. 13. Masoura Clark 1865–
      7. 7. Ann (Amerila Clark) * 1825–
      8. 8. John (Freeman) Clark 1818–1864
      9. 9. Wealthy ((Weltha) Martha Clark) Taylor 1827–1906 m. James (T.) Taylor 1822–1856
        1. 1. Coleman (Seaborn) Taylor 1856–1919
        2. 2. Julia (Ann) Taylor 1849–1928
        3. 3. William (T.) Taylor 1854–1901
      10. 10. Jonas (A. H. \ Aaron Clark) * 1808–1885 m. Luvica (Lucinda) Vicey 1816–1893
        1. 1. William (Jasper Clark (He was father of her children; never married)) * 1855–1902 m. Eliza (J) Monk 1861–1930 m. Nora (Joanna) Wadkins 1861–1941
        2. 2. Clayton (W.) Clark 1856–
        3. 3. Julia (A.) Clark 1858–
        4. 4. Allen Clark 1859–
        5. 5. Joseph Clark 1836–
        6. 6. Henry Clark 1839–
        7. 7. Pricilla Clark 1841–
        8. 8. Sarah Clark 1849–
        9. 9. Timothy Clark 1851–
        10. 10. Lucinda Clark 1851–
        11. 11. Elias Clark 1846–1860
      11. 11. William (Goodwin) Clark 1822–1904 m. Rachael Hall 1832–1895
        1. 1. Robert (James) Clark 1873–1915
        2. 2. William (J.) Clark 1857–1937
        3. 3. Sarah (E.) Clark 1863–
        4. 4. Martha (A.) Clark 1865–
        5. 5. Susan Clark 1866–1955
        6. 6. Emmet (Napoleon) Clark 1869–
        7. 7. John (F.) Clark 1849–1906
        8. 8. Jessie (James) Clark 1855–1936 m. Sally (Elizabeth) Myrick 1876–1956 m. Ella Hand 1866–1904
        9. 9. Tabitha Clark 1859–
      12. 12. John Clarke 1826–1859 m. Elizabeth (Proctor or) Fortenberry 1831–1880
        1. 1. Silas Clarke 1849–1915 m. Sarah Purvis 1861–1883
        2. 2. Jesse Clarke 1850–1918
        3. 3. James Clark 1854–1939
      13. 13. Matthew (Clark) * 1831–1894 m. Emma Farrar 1842–1880
        1. 1. Lillie (Beulah Clark) * 1868–1954 m. William (Ashley) Stembridge 1866–1937
        2. 2. Minnie (Tallulah) Clark 1868–1951
        3. 3. Hattie (Eugenia) Clark 1858–1928
        4. 4. Willie Clark 1869–
      14. 14. Louise (Elizabeth) Clark 1831–1855
      15. 15. Mary (Elizabeth Clark Hughes) * 1815–1860 m. Joseph (Josiah) Hughes 1815–1902
        1. 1. John ("Josiah") Hughes 1838–1899 m. Nicey (Jane) Foxworth 1863–1941 m. Sarah (Nancy Clark) * 1838–1927
        2. 2. Amanda (D) Hughes 1840–1904
        3. 3. Temperance Hughes 1835–1923
        4. 4. William (M Billy Hughes Sr.) * 1846–1929 m. Mary (Ann) Rogers 1846–1889 m. Connie Hughes 1851–
        5. 5. Laura Hughes 1850–1860
        6. 6. Julia (Ann Hughes) * 1857–1917 m. Benjamin (Ennett) Napier 1850–1927
        7. 7. Melissa Hughes 1859–
        8. 8. Josephine (Anna) Hughes 1850–1920
        9. 9. Seaborn (Simon) Hughes 1842–1909
      16. 16. Regina Clark 1835–1863
      17. 17. Sarah ("Sallie") Clark 1834–1904 m. James (Bart) Burns 1822–1879
        1. 1. Sallie Burnes 1860–1951
        2. 2. James (Barton) Burns 1861–1953
        3. 3. Della Burns 1874–1915
        4. 4. William (M) Burns 1855–1930
        5. 5. Lula (E. Burns) Gary 1877–1957
        6. 6. Harriet Burns 1857–
        7. 7. Lula (B.) Burns 1866–
        8. 8. Mollie (Regoines "Mol" Burns) ** 1868–1912 m. Alonzo (L) Hiers 1870–1950
        9. 9. Eugene Burns 1872–
        10. 10. Berthien Burns 1879–
      18. 18. William (J.) Clark 1821–1877
      19. 19. Winniford ("Winnie") Clark 1822–1868 m. John Harrell 1820–1878
        1. 1. Jane Harrell 1846–1910
        2. 2. William Harrell 1847–1921
        3. 3. Levi (Pender) Harrell 1852–1929 m. Clara Pullen 1861–1935
        4. 4. Margaret Harrell 1849–1913
        5. 5. John (Pinder) Harrell 1852–1922
    3. 3. David Clarke 1805–1862 m. Ellizabeth Rivers 1809–1881
      1. 1. Thomas (J. Clark) * 1836–1862 m. Martha (Ann) Law 1841–1881
        1. 1. Eliza (Irvin Clark) * 1861–1938 m. Joseph (L) Altman 1855–1925
    4. 4. Amelia (Milly) Clark 1812–1895 m. Benjamin (Rowland) Perdue 1812–1882
      1. 1. Francis (Pennelia "Minnie") Perdue 1847–1921 m. Nathan (Green) Pate 1845–1901
        1. 1. Alice (Pate) Clark 1874–1937
        2. 2. John (R.) Pate 1880–1939
        3. 3. Thomas (Roger) Pate 1880–1944
      2. 2. John (Thomas) Perdue 1849–1925 m. Mary (Cornelia) Pate 1851–1916
        1. 1. Benjamin (Roland) Perdue 1888–1966
        2. 2. John (Nick) Perdue 1884–1942
        3. 3. Ninnie Perdue 1880–1956
        4. 4. Thomas (Frank) Perdue 1893–1920
        5. 5. Tenie (Pauline) Thomason 1872–1948
        6. 6. Vinnie (Lee) Perdue 1875–1967
      3. 3. Mary (Jane) Perdue 1840–1926 m. William (K) Hall 1836–1864
        1. 1. Lula (Mae Hall) Underwood 1861–1951 m. John (Malcolm) Underwood 1858–1935
      4. 4. Eliza Perdue 1844–1916 m. John (Lawson) Williams 1841–
        1. 1. Lonnie (B) Williams 1883–
        2. 2. Rebecca ((Becca)) Williams 1871–
        3. 3. John (G) Williams 1869–
        4. 4. Benjamin (R P) Williams 1868–
        5. 5. Annie (Williams) (Shepperd) 1874–1899
        6. 6. Mary (L) Williams 1878–
        7. 7. John (G) Williams 1879–
        8. 8. Christopher (B) Williams 1887–
    5. 5. Pheriba (Pherbey Clark) * 1792–1885 m. John Jones 1790–1843
      1. 1. Amelia ("Millie") Jones 1813–1860 m. William (Wright "Bill") Jones 1815–
        1. 1. Robert (Reeves "Bob") JONES 1855–1932
        2. 2. Thomas Jones 1857–
        3. 3. Phoebe (Lissie) Jones 1854–
        4. 4. William (Berry Jones Sr.) * 1851–1926 m. Zelfia (Savilla Ann) Maloy 1851–1920
        5. 5. Missouri (Anne) Jones 1838–
        6. 6. Jane (Anna) Jones 1848–
        7. 7. Mary (Amelia) Jones 1845–1928
        8. 8. Mary Jones 1852–1928
        9. 9. John Jones 1844–
    6. 6. Polly Clark 1797–
    7. 7. Thomas (Clark) * 1792–1837 m. Sarah Wilford 1795–1860
      1. 1. Martha (A T 'Toby' Clark) * 1837–1895 m. Enoch Partin 1818–1880
        1. 1. Virginia Partin 1858–
        2. 2. Eldridge (Partin) * 1859–1942 m. Florence (Amanda) Bond 1859–1937
      2. 2. John (T) Clark 1815–
      3. 3. James (J) Clark 1822–
      4. 4. Sarah (A) Clark 1826–
      5. 5. William Clark 1827–
      6. 6. David (C) Clark 1829–
    8. 8. Winifred Clark 1806–1826
    9. 9. John (Jackson) Clark 1799–1885
  2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Clark 1720–1785
  3. 3. Nathaniel (Clark) * 1740–1795 m. Mary Lancaster 1740–1795
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Clarke 1779–1826 m. William (T) Henderson 1774–1847
      1. 1. Robert (Clarke Henderson) * 1803–1880 m. Lucinda Lobban 1803–1880
        1. 1. Cynthia (Frances Henderson) * 1831–1911 m. William (Henry) Hall 1833–1911
        2. 2. John (Parsons) Henderson 1834–1874
        3. 3. Mariah (Jane) Henderson 1839–1910
        4. 4. Henry (Lobban) Henderson 1849–1925
        5. 5. Nathaniel (Hiter) Henderson 1834–1904
        6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Henderson 1829–1909
        7. 7. William (Warder) Henderson 1825–1887
        8. 8. Robert (Muckleworth) Henderson 1837–1900
        9. 9. Amanda (Susan) Henderson 1844–
        10. 10. Lucy (Ann) Henderson 1842–1933
      2. 2. Alexander Henderson 1819–1851
      3. 3. Elizabeth Henderson 1805–1850
      4. 4. John Henderson 1815–1863
      5. 5. Levi Henderson 1812–1858
      6. 6. Nancy (Ann) Henderson 1810–1863
      7. 7. Simeon Henderson 1807–1860
      8. 8. William (J) Henderson 1811–1887
    2. 2. Martha (Patsy) Clarke 1778–1811
    3. 3. Rebecca (Janetta) Clarke 1778–1828
  4. 4. John Clarke 1735–1798
  5. 5. Benjamin Clarke 1727–1782
  6. 6. David Clarke 1723–
  7. 7. Joseph Clarke 1732–
  8. 8. Mary (Ann) Clarke 1729–1774
  9. 9. Peter Clarke 1725–1785

Benjamin Clarke's Timeline

3 Records

1697
29 Sept 1697
Birth of Benjamin Clarke in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
1723
Bet. 1723–1725
Age 26
Benjamin Clarke was married in Drysdale Parish, King Queen, Virginia, USA
Drysdale Parish, King Queen, Virginia, USA
1769
1769
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Clarke in Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sept 1697
    Event Place: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Bet. 1723–1725
    Event Place: Drysdale Parish, King Queen, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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