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RICHARD CLARK 1888 – 1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1888

Birth Location: Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA

Death Date: Sep 1956

Death Location: St. Louis City, Missouri, USA

Father: THOMAS CLARK

Mother: Margaret Magsby

Spouse(s): Jennie PERKINS

Children(s): KERMIT CLARK, Alfred Clark, Fred Clark, William Clark, Luther Clark, Wayman Clark

In 1888, RICHARD CLARK entered the world in Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA, born to THOMAS CLARK and Margaret Magsby. In 1900, RICHARD CLARK resided in McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois, USA. In 1920, RICHARD CLARK resided in Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, USA. RICHARD CLARK married Jennie PERKINS, and had children including KERMIT CLARK, Alfred Clark, Fred (FREDDIE) Douglas Clark, William Phean Clark, Luther Harold Clark, Wayman Watchel Clark. RICHARD CLARK passed away in 1956 in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, RICHARD CLARK entered the world in Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA, born to THOMAS CLARK and Margaret Magsby.
  • In 1900, RICHARD CLARK resided in McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, RICHARD CLARK resided in Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • RICHARD CLARK married Jennie PERKINS, and had children including KERMIT CLARK, Alfred Clark, Fred (FREDDIE) Douglas Clark, William Phean Clark, Luther Harold Clark, Wayman Watchel Clark.
  • RICHARD CLARK passed away in 1956 in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

THOMAS CLARK
1860 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
TC
Margaret Magsby
1865 – 1939
Birth Location: Illinois
MM

Spouses(s)

Jennie PERKINS
1895 – 1987
Birth Location: Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, United States
JP

Children(s)

KERMIT CLARK
1910 – 2001
Birth Location: Illinois
KC
Alfred Clark
1912 – 1927
Birth Location: Illinois
AC
Fred Clark
1914 – 2004
Birth Location: Illinois
FC
William Clark
1916 – 1976
Birth Location: Illinois
WC
Luther Clark
1918 – 1980
Birth Location: Illinois
LC
Wayman Clark
1919 – 1983
Birth Location: ILLINOIS
WC

RICHARD CLARK's Ancestors

Self
RICHARD CLARK
1888 – 1956
Birth Place: Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA
Parents
THOMAS CLARK
1860 –
Kentucky, USA
Margaret Magsby
1865 – 1939
Illinois
Grandparents
John Magsby
1833 – 1926
Tennessee
Martha (J. Mc) Bee
1839 –
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
John Magby
1792 – 1867
Susan McBee
1794 – 1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Yadon
1756 – 1843
Mary Pennybaker
1763 – 1838

RICHARD CLARK's Descendants

1.
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RICHARD CLARK (Sep 1888 – Sep 1956) m. Jennie PERKINS (27 May 1895 – Jan 1987)
  1. 1. KERMIT CLARK (13 Apr 1910 – 25 Jun 2001)
  2. 2. Alfred Clark (19 Jul 1912 – 23 Jan 1927)
  3. 3. Fred ((FREDDIE) Douglas) Clark (abt 1914 – 12 May 2004) m. Margaret Clark (abt 1915 – )
  4. 4. William (Phean) Clark (abt 1916 – 31 Oct 1976) m. Beulah Clark (abt 1916 – 5 Mar 1957)
    1. 1. Marcella Clark (2 Apr 1936 – 4 Jul 1985)
    2. 2. ALTHEA CHEEKS (abt 1938 – ) m. James (A.) Thompson (26 Mar 1933 – 2003) m. William Cheeks
      1. 1. Janice Thompson
      2. 2. Toney Thompson
    3. 3. WILLIAM CLARK (abt 1939 – 7 Nov 1997)
    4. 4. Alfred Clark (abt 1941 – 31 Dec 1963) m. Sonja (June) Graham (abt 1939 – )
    5. 5. Alicia Clark (8 Jul 1942 – )
      1. 1. John Beard
    6. 6. Charles (Scott-Clark) III (8 Aug 1943 – 8 Aug 1943)
    7. 7. Curtis Clark (abt 1947 – )
  5. 5. Luther (Harold) Clark (25 Jul 1918 – 25 October 1980) m. Elizabeth JARMON (5 Mar 1925 – Nov 1980)
    1. 1. LUTHER CLARK (06/15/1954 – 11/15/1989)
    2. 2. DEBORAH (ANN) CLARK (30 Nov 1955 – 20 Mar 2022) m. Robert (King) Costello (12/13/1948 – 4 Oct 2017) m. FRANCIS (STEVEN) COOPER (12/29/1950 – 06/05/1994)
      1. 1. TERRA CLARK (04 OCT 1973 – )
        1. 1. Shambreca (Simone) Webb (24 Sep 1990 – )
        2. 2. Treveon (Markyce) Nelson (30 Jul 2000 – )
      2. 2. STEVEN (TYRELL) COOPER (12/04/1977 – )
    3. 3. Agnes Williams (14 Dec 1948 – Jul 1974) m. Jerome (W) Gaines (08/19/1944 – 6 August 1972)
      1. 1. Jenise (Jamilah Nasher) Williams
    4. 4. Jacqueline Jones
    5. 5. Steven Jones
    6. 6. Troy Jones
      1. 1. Lawrence (Ashley) Jones (24 Aug 1978 – 7 Nov 2017)
        1. 1. Zariona Jones
  6. 6. Wayman (Watchel) Clark (19 August 1919 – 23 June 1983) m. Essie (Mae) Bailey (3 Feb 1923 – 24 Jan 2007)
    1. 1. Lera Clark (29 Dec 1943 – )
    2. 2. Karen (Remonia) Clark (6 May 1951 – )
    3. 3. Wayman (Wachtel) Clark (3 Jun 1955 – )
    4. 4. Donald Bailey-Clark
    5. 5. Robert Bailey-Clark
    6. 6. Thomas Bailey-Clark

RICHARD CLARK's Timeline

6 Records

1888
Sep 1888
Birth of RICHARD CLARK in Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
RICHARD CLARK resided here in McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois, USA
McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
RICHARD CLARK resided here in Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
RICHARD CLARK resided here in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
RICHARD CLARK resided here in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, United States
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, United States
1956
Sep 1956
Age 68
Death of RICHARD CLARK in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
St. Louis City, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1888
    Event Place: Elizabeth Town, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T625_376; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 142
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2197; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 96-394
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 818

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T625_376; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 142

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lincoln, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2197; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 96-394

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2197; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 96-394

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 818

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1956
    Event Place: St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
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