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Obediah Clarke 1765–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 FEB 1765

Birth Location: Richmond, Henrico., VA

Death Date: 27 Feb 1838

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

Father: John Clarke

Mother: Elizabeth Ellis

Spouse(s): Ann Miller

Children(s): WILLIAM CLARK

In 1765, Obediah Clarke entered the world in Richmond, Henrico., VA, born to John Clarke And Elizabeth Ellis. In 1800, Obediah Clarke resided in Shelby, Kentucky, United States. Obediah Clarke married Ann Miller, Nancy Clarke, and had children including Polly Clarke, William S Clark. Obediah Clarke passed away in 1838 in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Obediah Clarke entered the world in Richmond, Henrico., VA, born to John Clarke And Elizabeth Ellis.
  • In 1800, Obediah Clarke resided in Shelby, Kentucky, United States.
  • Obediah Clarke married Ann Miller, Nancy Clarke, and had children including Polly Clarke, William S Clark.
  • Obediah Clarke passed away in 1838 in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Obediah Clarke's Ancestors

Self
Obediah Clarke
1765–1838
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
Benjamin Clarke
1697–1769
St. Peter's Par., New Kent, Va
Mary (Agnes) Mosby
1703–1721
St Peters Parish, New Kent Co., VA
John (H.) Ellis
1685–1782
Tuckahoe, Henrico County, Virginia
Elizabeth Smith
1705–1766
Henrico Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clarke
1665–1735
Mary
1675–1734
Edward Mosby
1660–1742
Sarah Woodson
1665–1716
John Sr
1661–1728
Obadiah Smith
1667–1744
Mary Cocke
1675–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan CLARK
1625–1683
Mary Bird
1629–1683
John Smith
1625–1691
Richard Cocke
1639–1706
Elizabeth Hartwell
1643–1706

Obediah Clarke's Descendants

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Obediah Clarke (27 FEB 1765–27 Feb 1838) m. Ann Miller (1766–1842)
  1. 1. WILLIAM (S) CLARK 1791–1860

Obediah Clarke's Timeline

8 Records

1765
27 FEB 1765
Birth of Obediah Clarke in Richmond, Henrico., VA
Richmond, Henrico., VA
1785
1785
Age 20
Obediah Clarke was married in VA
VA
1800
1800
Age 35
Obediah Clarke resided here in Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 55
Obediah Clarke resided here in Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
1833
1833-1848
Age 68
Obediah Clarke resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1834
1834;1839
Age 69
Obediah Clarke resided here in Kentucky;Kentucky
Kentucky;Kentucky
1835
1835-1850
Age 70
Obediah Clarke resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1838
27 Feb 1838
Age 73
Death of Obediah Clarke in Brashears Creek, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Brashears Creek, Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 FEB 1765
    Event Place: Richmond, Henrico., VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1225.111; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1838
    Event Place: Brashears Creek, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1834;1839
    Event Place: Kentucky;Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833-1848
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 8
    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 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spencer County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

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