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James F Clarkson 1838–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1838

Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 26 October 1902

Death Location: Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Clarkson

Mother: Martha Clarkson

Spouse(s): Marilla Earl

Children(s): Walter Clarkson, Paul Clarkson

James F Clarkson was born in 1838 in Indiana, United States of America, the child of John M Clarkson And Martha Clarkson. In 1850, James F Clarkson resided in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA. James F Clarkson married Marilla Earl, and had children including Paul Fieldon Clarkson, Walter J Clarkson. James F Clarkson passed away in 1902 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James F Clarkson was born in 1838 in Indiana, United States of America, the child of John M Clarkson And Martha Clarkson.
  • In 1850, James F Clarkson resided in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA.
  • James F Clarkson married Marilla Earl, and had children including Paul Fieldon Clarkson, Walter J Clarkson.
  • James F Clarkson passed away in 1902 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Clarkson
1809–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Martha Clarkson
1822–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Marilla Earl
1848–1928
Birth Location: Ohio
ME

Children(s)

Walter Clarkson
1875–1936
Birth Location: Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America
WC
Paul Clarkson
1893–1979
Birth Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
PC

James Clarkson's Ancestors

Self
James Clarkson
1838–1902
Birth Place: Indiana, United States of America
Parents
John M Clarkson
1809–
Kentucky
Martha Clarkson
1822–
Indiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Clarkson's Descendants

1.
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James (F) Clarkson (28 May 1838–26 October 1902) m. Marilla Earl (abt 1848–26 Jan 1928)
  1. 1. Walter (J.) Clarkson 1875–1936
  2. 2. Paul (Fieldon) Clarkson 1893–1979

James Clarkson's Timeline

12 Records

1838
May 1838
Birth of James F Clarkson in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1838
28 May 1838
Birth of James F Clarkson in Indiana, United States of America
Indiana, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 12
James F Clarkson resided here in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
James F Clarkson resided here in Michigan City, Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
James F Clarkson resided here in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
James F Clarkson resided here in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1885
1885
Age 47
James F Clarkson resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
1893
1893-1894
Age 55
James F Clarkson resided here in Michigan, Indiana, USA
Michigan, Indiana, USA
1898
Abt 1898
Age 60
James F Clarkson resided here in 703 B Avenue
703 B Avenue
1900
1900
Age 62
James F Clarkson resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
1902
26 October 1902
Age 64
Death of James F Clarkson in Indiana, United States of America
Indiana, United States of America
1902
11 Nov 1902
Age 64
James F Clarkson - Probate in Linn, Iowa, USA
Linn, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1838
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana; Roll: M653_275; Page: 455; Family History Librar
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: 157; Page: 294b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1838
    Event Place: Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: 157; Page: 294b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Michigan City, Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana; Roll: M653_275; Page: 455; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893-1894
    Event Place: Michigan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Michigan City, Indiana, U.S., Directories, 1890-1894

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1898
    Event Place: 703 B Avenue
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Gazette; Publication Date: 20 Sep 1898; Publication Place: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA; ,0.71750027,0.7069662,0.78580654&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 October 1902
    Event Place: Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Case Files, 1840-1924; Author: Iowa. District Court (Linn County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1902
    Event Place: Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Case Files, 1840-1924; Author: Iowa. District Court (Linn County)
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