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Benjamin Ellis Clarke 1825–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06/04/1825

Birth Location: Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY

Death Date: 08/22/1917

Death Location: Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA

Father: Unknown Clarke

Mother: Mariah Cosson

Spouse(s): Martha Kelly

Children(s): J Clark, Elias Clarke, Sandirson Clark, Robert Clark, Emily Clark, Rubin Clark, M. Clark, Margaret Clarke, James Clark, Lucy Clark, Margaret Clark, Annette Clarke, Martha Clarke, Jim Clarke, Tom Clarke, Benjamin Jr., Addie Clarke

Benjamin Ellis Clarke was born in 1825 in Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY, the child of Unknown Clarke And Mariah D Cosson. In 1840, Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided in East of Barren, Barren, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Ellis Clarke married Martha D Kelly, and had children including Addie Clarke, Annette Clarke, Benjamin E Clarke Jr, Elias Thomas Clarke, Emily Clark, J William Clark, James L Clark, Jim Clarke, Lucy K Clark, M H Clark, Margaret Maggie Lydia L Clark, Margaret Clarke, Martha Clarke, Robert S Clark, Rubin Or B H Clark, Sandirson Clark, Tom Clarke. Benjamin Ellis Clarke passed away in 1917 in Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Ellis Clarke was born in 1825 in Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY, the child of Unknown Clarke And Mariah D Cosson.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided in East of Barren, Barren, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Ellis Clarke married Martha D Kelly, and had children including Addie Clarke, Annette Clarke, Benjamin E Clarke Jr, Elias Thomas Clarke, Emily Clark, J William Clark, James L Clark, Jim Clarke, Lucy K Clark, M H Clark, Margaret Maggie Lydia L Clark, Margaret Clarke, Martha Clarke, Robert S Clark, Rubin Or B H Clark, Sandirson Clark, Tom Clarke.
  • Benjamin Ellis Clarke passed away in 1917 in Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Unknown Clarke
1797–1835
Birth Location: , Fayette, Kentucky, USA
UC
Mariah Cosson
1797–1860
Birth Location: Limestone, Tennessee, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Martha Kelly
1827–1891
Birth Location: Kentucky
MK

Children(s)

J Clark
1852–1920
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
JC
Elias Clarke
1854–1913
Birth Location: Meadow Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
EC
Sandirson Clark
1854–
Birth Location: –
SC
Robert Clark
1859–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
RC
Emily Clark
1865–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EC
Rubin Clark
1869–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RC
M. Clark
1869–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MC
Margaret Clarke
1872–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
MC
James Clark
1861–1901
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
JC
Lucy Clark
1863–1942
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC
Margaret Clark
1866–1892
Birth Location: Kentucky
MC
Annette Clarke
1850–1922
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
AC
Martha Clarke
1866–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
MC
Jim Clarke
1870–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
JC
Tom Clarke
1868–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
TC
Benjamin Jr.
1866–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
BJ
Addie Clarke
1865–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
AC

Benjamin Clarke's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Clarke
1825–1917
Birth Place: Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY
Parents
Unknown Clarke
1797–1835
, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Mariah (D.) Cosson
1797–1860
Limestone, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (J) Clarke
1756–1843
Richmond, Henrico, VA
Mary (Polly) Hunter
1770–1852
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
John Cosson
1743–1811
Cossin, Angus, Scotland
Margaret Davis
–1854
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Clarke
1735–1798
Elizabeth Ellis
1734–1782
Stephen Hunter
1737–1822
Mary Statham
1740–1781
Nathaniel I
1722–1779
Elizabeth Atkinson
1732–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clarke
1697–1769
Mary Mosby
1703–1721
John Ellis
1685–1782
Elizabeth Smith
1705–1766
Andrew Jr
1711–1764
Jane Pleasent
1706–1767
Nathaniel Davis
1676–1771
Abadiah Lewis
1680–1750
William Atkinson
1689–1754
Elizabeth Parker
1696–1733

Benjamin Clarke's Descendants

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Benjamin (Ellis) Clarke (06/04/1825–08/22/1917) m. Martha (D.) Kelly (August 1827–22 Sep 1891)
  1. 1. J (William) Clark 1852–1920
  2. 2. Elias (Thomas) Clarke 1854–1913
  3. 3. Sandirson Clark 1854–
  4. 4. Robert (S) Clark 1859– m. M (J) Clark 1866–
    1. 1. Mae (R) Clark 1899–
    2. 2. Ellis (J) Clark 1894–
  5. 5. Emily Clark 1865–
  6. 6. Rubin (or B. H.) Clark 1869–
  7. 7. M. (H.) Clark 1869–
  8. 8. Margaret Clarke 1872–
  9. 9. James (L) Clark 1861–1901 m. Emmely Oliver 1860–1948
    1. 1. Ollive Clark 1888–
    2. 2. Walter (L) Clark 1886–1931 m. Ethel Clark 1892–1972
      1. 1. Ray (Huston) Clark 1910–1960 m. Belva (Lucille) Motz 1911–1993
        1. 1. Ray (Huston) Clarke 1934–2014 m. Frances (Margaret) Booth 1934–2017
      2. 2. Alvin Clark 1914–
      3. 3. Walter (L) Clark 1918–2000
      4. 4. William Clarke 1914–1996 m. Andenchil Clarke 1917–
    3. 3. Charles Clark 1899–
    4. 4. William Clark 1886–
    5. 5. Herbert (E) Wyrick 1888–1966
  10. 10. Lucy (K.) Clark 1863–1942
  11. 11. Margaret ("Maggie" Lydia. L.) Clark 1866–1892
  12. 12. Annette Clarke 1850–1922
  13. 13. Martha Clarke 1866–
  14. 14. Jim Clarke 1870–
  15. 15. Tom Clarke 1868–
  16. 16. Benjamin (E. Clarke) Jr. 1866–
  17. 17. Addie Clarke 1865–

Benjamin Clarke's Timeline

16 Records

1825
04 Jun 1825
Birth of Benjamin Ellis Clarke in Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY
Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY
1825
06/04/1825
Birth of Benjamin Ellis Clarke in Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY
Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY
1840
1840
Age 15
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in East of Barren, Barren, Kentucky, USA
East of Barren, Barren, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1860
13 Jun 1860
Age 35
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Wayne, Kentucky
Wayne, Kentucky
1863
1 July 1863
Age 38
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Sub Dist, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Sub Dist, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 50
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, United States
Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, United States
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 60
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 70
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 75
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas
Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 80
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1907
1907
Age 82
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Independence, Kansas, USA
Independence, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 85
Benjamin Ellis Clarke resided here in Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas
Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas
1917
22 Aug 1917
Age 92
Death of Benjamin Ellis Clarke in Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1917
08/22/1917
Age 92
Death of Benjamin Ellis Clarke in Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA
Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1825
    Event Place: Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: 491; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240491
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: 390; Family History Film: 1254390; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0089
    [4] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_102; Line: 15
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M432_221; Page: 259B; Image: 263
    [6] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M653_399; Page: 250; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 803399
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T624_459; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1374472
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_92; Line: 12
    [11] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_14; Line: 18
    [12] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_99; Line: 30
    [13] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; NAI: 586957; Record Group Title: Carded Records Showing Military Service o

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1917
    Event Place: Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T624_459; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1374472

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M653_399; Page: 250; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 803399

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sub Dist, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M432_221; Page: 259B; Image: 263

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_102; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: 390; Family History Film: 1254390; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0089

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: 491; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240491

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06041825
    Event Place: Mt. Eden, Shelby, KY

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08221917
    Event Place: Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_99; Line: 30

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_14; Line: 18

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Louisburg, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_92; Line: 12

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: East of Barren, Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: East of Barren, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 103; Page: 124; Family History Library Film: 0007823

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Independence, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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