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Susan “Bell” Clark 1829–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 September 1829

Birth Location: St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1884

Death Location: Devers, Liberty County, Texas, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Anna Hanks

Spouse(s): Austin Abshier, John Andrus

Children(s): Viola Abshier, Sarah Abshier, Gideon Abshier, Susan Abshier, Mary Abshier, Hannibal Abshier, Georgianna Abshier, Elizabeth Abshier, John Jr.

The story of Susan “Bell” Clark began in 1829 in St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1850, Susan “Bell” Clark resided in Harris, Texas, USA. In 1860, Susan “Bell” Clark resided in Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA. Susan “Bell” Clark married Austin Osthen Abshier, John Andrus, and had children including E J Abshier, Elizabeth J Abshier, Georgianna Georgie Abshier, Gideon T Abshier, Hannibal Cameron Abshier, Jackson Unknown, John Joseph Andress Jr, Mary Elma Abshier, Sarah Sallie A Abshier, Susan Eugenia Abshier, Viola Lola Abshier. Susan “Bell” Clark passed away in 1884 in Devers, Liberty County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Susan “Bell” Clark began in 1829 in St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Susan “Bell” Clark resided in Harris, Texas, USA.
  • In 1860, Susan “Bell” Clark resided in Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA.
  • Susan “Bell” Clark married Austin Osthen Abshier, John Andrus, and had children including E J Abshier, Elizabeth J Abshier, Georgianna Georgie Abshier, Gideon T Abshier, Hannibal Cameron Abshier, Jackson Unknown, John Joseph Andress Jr, Mary Elma Abshier, Sarah Sallie A Abshier, Susan Eugenia Abshier, Viola Lola Abshier.
  • Susan “Bell” Clark passed away in 1884 in Devers, Liberty County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1807–1833
Birth Location: Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
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Anna Hanks
1809–1872
Birth Location: St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Austin Abshier
1828–1880
Birth Location: St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
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John Andrus
1824–1853
Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
JA

Children(s)

Viola Abshier
1872–1948
Birth Location: Raywood, Liberty, Texas, USA
VA
Sarah Abshier
1856–1919
Birth Location: Texas, USA
SA
Gideon Abshier
1859–1943
Birth Location: Liberty Co., Texas, USA
GA
Susan Abshier
1861–1943
Birth Location: Raywood, Liberty, Texas, USA
SA
Mary Abshier
1866–1948
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MA
Hannibal Abshier
1870–1954
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Georgianna Abshier
1874–1956
Birth Location: Texas, USA
GA
Elizabeth Abshier
1857–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
EA
John Jr.
1848–1880
Birth Location: Texas
JJ

Susan Clark's Ancestors

Self
Susan Clark
1829–1884
Birth Place: St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John Clark Jr
1807–1833
Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
Anna (Nanette) Hanks
1809–1872
St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
John (Little Clark) Sr
1773–1845
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Celeste (Sarah) Roberts
1775–1854
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Charles (Haines) Hanks
1770–1829
North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia USA
Christine Hargrave
1782–1850
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Clark
1745–1783
Rachel Meloni
1742–1821
Benjamin Roberts
1740–1810
Elizabeth Cole
1745–1800
Joseph Hanks
1725–1793
Nancy Lee
1728–1808
Benjamin Jr
1741–1827
Rebecca Gwaltney
1754–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mellon
1715–1737
Sharon Kuhn
1724–
Gilbert Roberts
1693–
Elizabeth Smith
1702–1748
James Cole
1732–1794
Mary Renfrow
1736–1806
John Sr
1681–1740
Catherine
1696–1779
William Lee
1704–1764
Mary Thornton
1714–1764
Benjamin Hargrave
1705–1781
Lucy Terrell
1710–1744
Benjamin Gwaltney
1732–1784
Hannah Erhart
1737–1795

Susan Clark's Descendants

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Susan (“Bell”) Clark (4 September 1829–27 Mar 1884) m. Austin (“Osthen”) Abshier (05 Jun 1828–24 Sep 1880) m. John Andrus (15 Jun 1824–1853)
  1. 1. Viola ("Lola") Abshier 1872–1948 m. Angus ("A D" Douglas) Palmer 1867–1947
    1. 1. Arthur ("A C" Claud) Palmer 1891–1960 m. Josephine ("Josie" Antonette) Greber 1888–1979
      1. 1. Joseph (Harold) Palmer 1915–1996 m. Mary (Louise) Young 1919–2014 m. Jessie (Frances) DeShazo 1923–2008
      2. 2. Paschal ("Pat" A) Palmer 1908–1991 m. Cecile (Marie) Edmundson –1988
      3. 3. Arthur (Claude) Palmer 1918–2001 m. Virginia (Lou) Brundrette 1921–
      4. 4. Lois (Marie) Palmer 1920–1994 m. Carl (Clayton) Cass 1917–1991
        1. 1. Dave (Calvin) Cass 1944–2000
    2. 2. Elmer ("E S" Sewell) Palmer 1898–1983 m. Ella (Mae) Tribble 1899–
    3. 3. Ima (Grace) Palmer 1895–1922 m. Nelson (Strother) Carter 1892–1955
      1. 1. Ima (Joyce) Carter 1915– m. Sam (Farrington) Sturrock 1907–
      2. 2. Verna (Grace) Carter 1917– m. Willis (Elton) Flanagan 1918–
        1. 1. Richard (Elton) Flanagan 1943–1943
  2. 2. Sarah (“Sallie” A) Abshier 1856–1919 m. Seaborn Harmon 1842–1916
    1. 1. Ollie (I) Roan 1885–1964
    2. 2. Jay (Clyde) Harmon 1881–1934
    3. 3. Daisy Moor 1877–1957
    4. 4. Jewel (Ray) Cooper 1892–1960
    5. 5. Zelda (M) Harmon 1892–
  3. 3. Gideon (T.) Abshier 1859–1943
  4. 4. Susan (Eugenia) Abshier 1861–1943
  5. 5. Mary (Elma) Abshier 1866–1948 m. Charles (H. ?Hob?) Whittington 1860–1945
    1. 1. Luda (Idell) Brown 1892–1975
    2. 2. Dody (Drew) Whittington 1898–1974
    3. 3. Eldorado Rogers 1884–1971
    4. 4. Infant (Son) Whittington 1890–1890
    5. 5. Lloyd (Pinkney Whittington) Sr 1901–1939
    6. 6. Cecelia (Viola) Dagle 1905–1978
    7. 7. Elsie McAdams 1888–1964
  6. 6. Hannibal (Cameron) Abshier 1870–1954 m. Lillie (Inez) Palmer 1874–1957
    1. 1. Austin (Cody) Abshier 1901–1962
    2. 2. Bertha (Kate) Vanlandingham 1897–1980
    3. 3. Leonard (Boyd) Abshier 1899–1964
  7. 7. Georgianna (“Georgie”) Abshier 1874–1956
    1. 1. Archie (M) Damon 1903–1978
    2. 2. Minnie (Clyde) Warren 1900–1979
  8. 8. Elizabeth (J) Abshier 1857–
  9. 9. John (Joseph Andress) Jr. 1848–1880 m. Altha (A) Andrews 1851–

Susan Clark's Timeline

6 Records

1829
4 September 1829
Birth of Susan “Bell” Clark in St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
Susan “Bell” Clark resided here in Harris, Texas, USA
Harris, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Susan “Bell” Clark resided here in Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA
Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Susan “Bell” Clark resided here in Precincts 1 and 5, Liberty, Texas, United States
Precincts 1 and 5, Liberty, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 51
Susan “Bell” Clark resided here in Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA
Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA
1884
27 Mar 1884
Age 55
Death of Susan “Bell” Clark in Liberty County, Texas, USA
Liberty County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 September 1829
    Event Place: St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Liberty, Texas; Roll: 1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 268D; Enumeration District: 045
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Precincts 1 and 5, Liberty, Texas; Roll: M593_1596; Page: 119B; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 553095
    [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: Liberty, Texas; Roll: M653_1300; Page: 314; Family History Library Film: 805300
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: M432_911; Page: 42A; Image: 88
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: M432_911; Page: 42A; Image: 88

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Liberty, Texas, 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: Liberty, Texas; Roll: M653_1300; Page: 314; Family History Library Film: 805300

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precincts 1 and 5, Liberty, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Precincts 1 and 5, Liberty, Texas; Roll: M593_1596; Page: 119B; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 553095

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Liberty, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Liberty, Texas; Roll: 1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 268D; Enumeration District: 045

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty, Liberty, Texas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Precincts 1 and 5, Liberty, Texas; Roll: M593_1596; Page: 119B; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 553095

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1884
    Event Place: Liberty County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Devers, Liberty County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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