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Melvin P Clark 1905–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1905

Birth Location: South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: Nov 1987

Death Location: Newburgh, Orange County, New York, United States of America

Father: John Clark

Mother: Bertha Hockenberry

Spouse(s): Margaret Kenney

Children(s): John Clark, Richard Sr

In 1905, Melvin P Clark entered the world in South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to John P Clark And Bertha Frances Hockenberry. In 1910, Melvin P Clark resided in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA. In 1915, Melvin P Clark resided in Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States. Melvin P Clark married Margaret Kenney, and had children including John Michael Clark, Richard Melvin Clark Sr, Sarah Clark. Melvin P Clark passed away in 1987 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Melvin P Clark entered the world in South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to John P Clark And Bertha Frances Hockenberry.
  • In 1910, Melvin P Clark resided in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1915, Melvin P Clark resided in Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States.
  • Melvin P Clark married Margaret Kenney, and had children including John Michael Clark, Richard Melvin Clark Sr, Sarah Clark.
  • Melvin P Clark passed away in 1987 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Clark
1882–
Birth Location: Canada
JC
Bertha Hockenberry
1884–
Birth Location: Chester, Morris, New Jersey
BH

Spouses(s)

Margaret Kenney
1911–1990
Birth Location: New York
MK

Children(s)

John Clark
1934–1998
Birth Location: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
JC
Richard Sr
1937–2017
Birth Location: Newburgh, New York, USA
RS

Melvin Clark's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Clark
1905–1987
Birth Place: South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
John P Clark
1882–
Canada
Bertha (Frances) Hockenberry
1884–
Chester, Morris, New Jersey
Grandparents
Isaac (K) Hockenbary
1858–1935
Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Frances ('Fanny' C) Swazeland
1860–1936
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Clark's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (P) Clark (22 Jun 1905–Nov 1987) m. Margaret Kenney (abt 1911–25 Jan 1990)
  1. 1. John (Michael) Clark 1934–1998
  2. 2. Richard (Melvin Clark) Sr 1937–2017 m. Virginia Whalen 1939–2017 m. Joan Whalen 1939–2017

Melvin Clark's Timeline

10 Records

1905
22 Jun 1905
Birth of Melvin P Clark in South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA
South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Melvin P Clark resided here in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 10
Melvin P Clark resided here in Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States
Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 15
Melvin P Clark resided here in Hudson Ward 4, Columbia, New York, USA
Hudson Ward 4, Columbia, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 20
Melvin P Clark resided here in Hudson Ward 05, Columbia, New York, United States
Hudson Ward 05, Columbia, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 25
Melvin P Clark resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Melvin P Clark resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York
Newburgh, Orange, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 35
Melvin P Clark resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
1941
1941
Age 36
Melvin P Clark resided here in Newburgh; Beacon; New Windsor; Marlboro; Cornwall; Fishkill; Glenham, New York, USA
Newburgh; Beacon; New Windsor; Marlboro; Cornwall; Fishkill; Glenham, New York, USA
1987
Nov 1987
Age 82
Death of Melvin P Clark in Walden, Orange County, New York, United States of America
Walden, Orange County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1905
    Event Place: South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: T627_2711; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-110
    [3] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Livingston; County: Columbia; Page: 07
    [4] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Hudson Ward 05; County: Columbia; Page: 13
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 072-05-2070; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hudson Ward 4, Columbia, New York; Roll: T625_1095; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 31
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: 1633; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2341367
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_880; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374893
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_880; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374893

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Livingston; County: Columbia; Page: 07

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hudson Ward 4, Columbia, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hudson Ward 4, Columbia, New York; Roll: T625_1095; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Hudson Ward 05, Columbia, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Hudson Ward 05; County: Columbia; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: 1633; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2341367

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: T627_2711; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-110

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: T627_2711; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-110

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Newburgh; Beacon; New Windsor; Marlboro; Cornwall; Fishkill; Glenham, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1987
    Event Place: Walden, Orange County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 072-05-2070; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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