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Richard Lester Clark 1805–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1805

Birth Location: Bucombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 18 Nov 1872

Death Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States

Father: Benjamin Clark

Mother: Sarah Allen

Spouse(s): Sarah Robison

Children(s): William Clark

The story of Richard Lester Clark began in 1805 in Bucombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1812, Richard Lester Clark resided in No Company Listed Mr, Haywood, North Carolina. In 1830, Richard Lester Clark resided in Haywood, North Carolina, USA. Richard Lester Clark married Sarah Ellen Robison, and had children including William Madison Clark. Richard Lester Clark passed away in 1872 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Lester Clark began in 1805 in Bucombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1812, Richard Lester Clark resided in No Company Listed Mr, Haywood, North Carolina.
  • In 1830, Richard Lester Clark resided in Haywood, North Carolina, USA.
  • Richard Lester Clark married Sarah Ellen Robison, and had children including William Madison Clark.
  • Richard Lester Clark passed away in 1872 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Clark
1783–1854
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Allen
1785–1858
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SA

Spouses(s)

Sarah Robison
1805–1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SR

Children(s)

William Clark
1837–1918
Birth Location: Georgia
WC

Richard Clark's Ancestors

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Richard Clark
1805–1872
Birth Place: Bucombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Benjamin Richard Clark
1783–1854
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (E) Allen
1785–1858
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Clark's Descendants

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Richard (Lester) Clark (16 Aug 1805–18 Nov 1872) m. Sarah (Ellen) Robison (abt 1805–16 Jan 1870)
  1. 1. William (Madison) Clark 1837–1918 m. Mary (Pauline "Polly") Byers 1841–1915
    1. 1. Harriett (E) Clark 1862–1931 m. James (Ratliff Kader) Couch 1856–1934
      1. 1. William (Ratliff) Couch 1879–1969 m. Sarah ("Sallie" Laura) Holland 1890–1980
        1. 1. Clide Couch 1913–1978 m. Mary (Maebell) Thomas 1914–1985
        2. 2. Nellie (May) Couch 1911–
        3. 3. Willie (Lou) Couch 1917–
        4. 4. Boyd (J.) Couch 1919–
        5. 5. Vernice Couch 1921–
        6. 6. Charles (V) Couch 1923–
        7. 7. Cater (Lee) Couch 1925–
        8. 8. Russell Couch 1910–
        9. 9. Lula Couch 1917–

Richard Clark's Timeline

9 Records

1805
16 Aug 1805
Birth of Richard Lester Clark in Bucombe, North Carolina, United States
Bucombe, North Carolina, United States
1812
1812
Age 7
Richard Lester Clark resided here in No Company Listed Mr, Haywood, North Carolina
No Company Listed Mr, Haywood, North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 25
Richard Lester Clark resided here in Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 35
Richard Lester Clark resided here in Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Richard Lester Clark resided here in Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
Richard Lester Clark resided here in Division 37, Pigeon, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Division 37, Pigeon, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 65
Richard Lester Clark resided here in Beaverdam, Pigeon River, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Beaverdam, Pigeon River, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1872
18 Nov 1872
Age 67
Death of Richard Lester Clark in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 75
Richard Lester Clark resided here in Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1805
    Event Place: Bucombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 198d; Enumeration District: 037
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beaverdam, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1142; Page: 146B
    [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: Division 37, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M653_901; Page: 656; Family History L
    [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: Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 633; Page: 180b
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: No Company Listed Mr, Haywood, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Haywood, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 121; Page: 383; Family History Library Film: 0018087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 362; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, 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: Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 633; Page: 180b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 37, Pigeon, Haywood, North Carolina, 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: Division 37, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M653_901; Page: 656; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beaverdam, Pigeon River, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beaverdam, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1142; Page: 146B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 198d; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
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