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Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke 1718 – 1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1718

Birth Location: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1796

Death Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Joseph Clarke

Mother: Ann Babcock

Spouse(s): Mary Potter

Children(s): George Clarke

The story of Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) began in 1718 in Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA. In 1790, Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) resided in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) married Mary Potter, and had children including George Clarke. Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) passed away in 1796 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) began in 1718 in Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1790, Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) resided in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.
  • Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) married Mary Potter, and had children including George Clarke.
  • Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) passed away in 1796 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Clarke
1670 – 1719
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Ann Babcock
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Potter
Birth Location: –
MP

Children(s)

George Clarke
1755 – 1831
Birth Location: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, British Colony
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Elisha Clarke's Ancestors

Self
Elisha Clarke
1718 – 1796
Birth Place: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Joseph Clarke
1670 – 1719
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Ann Babcock
Grandparents
Joseph Clarke
Bethiah Hubbard
James Babcock
1663 – 1736
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth ((Babbit) Saunders Babcock) Babbit
1665 – 1730
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Clarke
Margaret
Samuel Hubbard
1610 – 1689
Tacy Cooper
1609 – 1688
MARY PECKHAM
1640 – 1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Clarke
Rose Kerrich
Sarah GG10ST
1592 – 1621
Capt. Hobart\Hubbard
1578 – 1655
(Beatrice) Cocke
1578 – 1618
Thomas Cowper
1583 – 1675
Mary Raynor
1585 – 1675
Jonathan Peckham
1595 – 1681
Mary Clarke
1607 – 1692

Elisha Clarke's Descendants

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Elisha ('Charlestown') Clarke (17 Nov 1718 – 29 Aug 1796) m. Mary Potter
  1. 1. George Clarke (7 Apr 1755 – 22 Sep 1831) m. Keturah Maxson (3 March 1759 – 27 Sep 1839)
    1. 1. George Clarke (29 May 1779 – 1840) m. Desire Bliven (11 Aug 1780 – 17 Nov 1855)
      1. 1. Desire (Ann Clarke -) Snell (25 Feb 1804 – 8 Jun 1881) m. George (Bockee) Snell (Nov 21, 1801 – Thur,Dec 31 1891 (New Years Eve))
        1. 1. John (Potter) Snell (14 Apr 1824 – 24 Oct 1907)
        2. 2. John (Potter) Snell (14 April 1824 – 24 Oct 1907)
        3. 3. Livingston Snell (Dec 29 1825 – April 1901) m. Esther (R) Freeman (June 19 1832 – July 19 1919)
        4. 4. William (Henry) Snell (2 August 1828 – 4 Sept 1906)
        5. 5. Elizabeth Snell (3 Mar 1830 – 9 May 1851)
        6. 6. Abraham (Bockee) Snell (2 Feb 1833 – 29 JUL 1887)
        7. 7. Clarke (Blevin) Snell (3 Mar 1835 – 7 Mar 1897)
        8. 8. Clarke (Blevin) Snell (3 Mar 1835 – 7 Mar 1897)
        9. 9. Mary (Jane) Snell (10 Oct 1838 – 9 May 1854)
        10. 10. Charles (Wesley) Snell (17 OCT 1842 – 19 Nov 1916)
        11. 11. Charles (Wesley) Snell (17 OCT 1842 – 19 Nov 1916)
        12. 12. Albert (Edward) Snell (10 Oct 1844 – 9 Oct 1910)
        13. 13. Albert (Edward) Snell (10 Oct 1844 – 27 Nov 1916)
        14. 14. Almira (Maxson "Myra") Snell (8 Sep 1847 – 27 Nov 1881)
        15. 15. Almira (Maxson) Hamlin (8 September 1847 – 27 November 1881)
        16. 16. Mary Hamlin (1853 – 1938)

Elisha Clarke's Timeline

3 Records

1718
17 Nov 1718
Birth of Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) in Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA
1790
1790
Age 72
Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) resided here in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
1796
29 Aug 1796
Age 78
Death of Elisha 'Charlestown' Clarke (6ggf) in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1718
    Event Place: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 207
    [2] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 104 : 1913
    [4] Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; Series: M637; Roll: 10; Page: 112; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 0568150

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1796
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 207
    [2] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 104 : 1913
    [3] Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
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