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Benjamin J Clarke 1761–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1761

Birth Location: Richmond, Henrico, VA

Death Date: 12/8/1843

Death Location: Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Clarke

Mother: Elizabeth Ellis

Spouse(s): Mary Hunter

Children(s): Unknown Clarke, Charles Clarke, Sarah Clarke, David Clarke, Hardin Clarke, Kesiah Clarke, John Clarke, Ellis Clark

In 1761, Benjamin J Clarke entered the world in Richmond, Henrico, VA, born to John Clarke And Elizabeth Ellis. In 1795, Benjamin J Clarke resided in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA. In 1800, Benjamin J Clarke resided in No Township Listed, Shelby County, KY. Benjamin J Clarke married Mary Polly Hunter, and had children including Charles Jordan Clarke, David S Clarke, Ellis Pinkney Clark, Hardin D Clarke, John Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Kesiah Clarke, Sarah Sallie Clarke, Unknown Clarke. Benjamin J Clarke passed away in 1843 in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1761, Benjamin J Clarke entered the world in Richmond, Henrico, VA, born to John Clarke And Elizabeth Ellis.
  • In 1795, Benjamin J Clarke resided in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1800, Benjamin J Clarke resided in No Township Listed, Shelby County, KY.
  • Benjamin J Clarke married Mary Polly Hunter, and had children including Charles Jordan Clarke, David S Clarke, Ellis Pinkney Clark, Hardin D Clarke, John Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Kesiah Clarke, Sarah Sallie Clarke, Unknown Clarke.
  • Benjamin J Clarke passed away in 1843 in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Clarke
1735–1798
Birth Location: Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States
JC
Elizabeth Ellis
1734–1782
Birth Location: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
EE

Spouses(s)

Mary Hunter
1770–1852
Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
MH

Children(s)

Unknown Clarke
1797–1835
Birth Location: , Fayette, Kentucky, USA
UC
Charles Clarke
1809–1877
Birth Location: Shelby, KY
CC
Sarah Clarke
1814–1878
Birth Location: Mt Eden, Spencer, Kentucky, USA
SC
David Clarke
1811–1864
Birth Location: Shelby, KY
DC
Hardin Clarke
1807–1875
Birth Location: Shelby, KY
HC
Kesiah Clarke
1800–1857
Birth Location: Shelby, KY
KC
John Clarke
1799–1870
Birth Location: Shelby, KY
JC
Ellis Clark
1807–1838
Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
EC

Benjamin Clarke's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Clarke
1761–1843
Birth Place: Richmond, Henrico, VA
Parents
John Clarke
1735–1798
Great Western Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Ellis
1734–1782
Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benj Clarke
1697–1769
St. Peter's Par., New Kent, Va
John (H.) Ellis
1685–1782
Tuckahoe, Henrico County, Virginia
Elizabeth (Jane Smith Ware/ (Valid) Name)
1705–1766
Henrico Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clarke
1665–1735
Mary
1675–1734
John Sr
1661–1728
Susannah Royall
1665–1709
Obadiah Smith
1667–1744
Mary Cocke
1675–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan CLARK
1625–1683
Mary Bird
1629–1683
David Ellis
1623–
Joseph Jr
1646–1732
Mary EPPES
1646–1698
John Smith
1625–1691
Hannah Dast
1644–1694
Richard Cocke
1639–1706
Elizabeth Hartwell
1643–1706

Benjamin Clarke's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (J) Clarke (14 Nov 1761–12/8/1843) m. Mary (Polly) Hunter (3 Mar 1770–27 October 1852)
  1. 1. Unknown Clarke 1797–1835 m. Mariah (D.) Cosson 1797–1860
    1. 1. Samuel (L.) Clarke 1833–1903 m. Julia (A. H.) Kelly 1840–
      1. 1. Harriet Clark 1873–
      2. 2. Jno (S) Clark 1862–
      3. 3. Chas (E) Clark 1864–
      4. 4. William (More) Clark 1861– m. Emma Clark 1875–
      5. 5. Laura (M) Clark 1867–
    2. 2. Benjamin (Ellis) Clarke 1825–1917 m. Martha (D.) Kelly 1828–1891
      1. 1. J (William) Clark 1852–1920 m. Mary Owen 1860–
        1. 1. Bessie (L) Clark 1891–
        2. 2. Grace (P) Clark 1889–
        3. 3. George Clark 1886–
        4. 4. Clyde Clark 1883–
      2. 2. Elias (Thomas) Clarke 1854–1913 m. Jane (M La) Fare 1862–
        1. 1. Morrell (Ellis) Clarke 1896–
        2. 2. Ireane (L) Clark 1897–
        3. 3. Ray Clark 1889–
        4. 4. Carl Clarke 1886–
        5. 5. Marvan (E) Clark 1894–
        6. 6. Leroy Clark 1887–
        7. 7. Orval Clark 1882–
        8. 8. Enna (M) Clark 1880–
        9. 9. Burt (B) Clark 1878–
      3. 3. Sandirson Clark 1854–
      4. 4. Robert (S) Clark 1859– m. Martha Clark 1866–
        1. 1. Mae (R) Clark 1899–
        2. 2. Thomas (B) Clark 1898–
        3. 3. Ellis (J) Clark 1894–
        4. 4. Gladis Clark 1890–
        5. 5. Elmer Clark 1888–
      5. 5. Emily Clark 1865–
      6. 6. Rubin (or B. H.) Clark 1869–1936 m. Ida (V.) Clark 1874–1960
      7. 7. M. (H.) Clark 1869–1913
      8. 8. Margaret Clarke 1872–1892
      9. 9. James (L) Clark 1861–1901 m. Emmely Oliver 1860–1948
        1. 1. Walter (L) Clark 1886–1931 m. Ethel Clark 1892–1972
        2. 2. Ollive Clark 1888–1967
        3. 3. Charles Clark 1899–
        4. 4. William Clark 1886– m. Maggie (R) Clark 1887–
      10. 10. Lucy (K.) Clark 1863–1942
      11. 11. Nami (B.) Clarke 1856–1860
      12. 12. Annette Clarke 1850–1922 m. Willium Wruy 1846–
        1. 1. Mattie Wruy 1871–
        2. 2. Ruby Ray 1894–
        3. 3. Vera Ray 1890–
        4. 4. Lucina Ray 1889–
        5. 5. Ethel Ray 1886–
        6. 6. Florence Ray 1879–
        7. 7. Addie (Mariah) Burket 1876–
      13. 13. Addie Clarke 1865–
      14. 14. Margaret ("Maggie" Lydia. L.) Clark 1866–1892
      15. 15. Benjamin (E. Clarke) Jr. 1866–
      16. 16. Tom Clarke 1868–
      17. 17. Martha Clarke 1866–
      18. 18. Jim Clarke 1870–
    3. 3. John (Cosson) Clarke 1823–1864 m. Mariette Clark 1827–1887
      1. 1. John (Lucien) Clarke 1863–1941
      2. 2. Laura (Ann) Clarke 1854–1862
      3. 3. Donna (Maria) Clarke 1860–1862
  2. 2. Charles (Jordan) Clarke 1809–1877 m. Jane Logan 1814–1890
    1. 1. Rose Clarke 1848–1942
    2. 2. Frances Clarke 1858–
    3. 3. Virgil (McKnight) Clarke 1852–1860
    4. 4. Anna (Priscilla) Clarke 1836–1901
    5. 5. Manie (Logan) Clarke 1854–1933
    6. 6. Matilda (Wallace) Clarke 1841–1887
    7. 7. William (Logan) Clarke 1839–1895
    8. 8. Maurice Clarke 1855–1880
    9. 9. Ben Clarke 1850–1930
    10. 10. Jennie Clarke 1843–1913
    11. 11. W (W) Clarke 1841–1880
    12. 12. Charles (Jordan) Clarke 1844–1914
  3. 3. Sarah (Sallie) Clarke 1814–1878
  4. 4. David (S) Clarke 1811–1864
  5. 5. Hardin (D) Clarke 1807–1875
  6. 6. Kesiah Clarke 1800–1857
  7. 7. John Clarke 1799–1870 m. Jane ((Jain) Calder) Thomas 1801–1877
    1. 1. Edward Clark 1844–
    2. 2. Levi Clark 1842–
    3. 3. John Clark 1837–
    4. 4. Adelaide (M.) Clark 1834–1896
    5. 5. Eliza Clark 1831–
    6. 6. Harriet Clark 1830–
    7. 7. Noah Clark 1828–1862
  8. 8. Ellis (Pinkney) Clark 1807–1838 m. Sarah (Sallie Lilly) Houser 1811–1888
    1. 1. Ellis (P.) Clark 1839–1913
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Clark 1836–1859
    3. 3. John (Jordan) Clark 1835–1874
    4. 4. Eliza Clark 1832–1882
    5. 5. Louise (Ann) Clark 1828–1840
    6. 6. Mariah Clark 1830–1899

Benjamin Clarke's Timeline

6 Records

1761
14 Nov 1761
Birth of Benjamin J Clarke in Richmond, Henrico, VA
Richmond, Henrico, VA
1795
1795
Age 34
Benjamin J Clarke resided here in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
1800
1800
Age 39
Benjamin J Clarke resided here in No Township Listed, Shelby County, KY
No Township Listed, Shelby County, KY
1820
1820
Age 59
Benjamin J Clarke resided here in Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 69
Benjamin J Clarke resided here in Spencer, Kentucky, USA
Spencer, Kentucky, USA
1843
12/8/1843
Age 82
Death of Benjamin J Clarke in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA
Spencer County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1761
    Event Place: Richmond, Henrico, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1281843
    Event Place: Spencer County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Shelby, Kentucky; Page: 139; NARA Roll: M33_24; Image: 151

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Shelby County, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Spencer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Spencer, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 41; Page: 345; Family History Library Film: 0007820

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
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