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Dear All,
This is my first post to the Clark - New England list. I was happy to find
you all.
Tracing my son-in-law's direct CLARK line from Annapolis, MD to Wilson, NC,
I found myself in CT in 1842 and earlier. Here I found:
Pomeroy P. CLARK, born 1814 in Southington, Hartford, CT, youngest child and
son of Phineas CLARK, (1774 - 1817) in Southington, and Lorinda FARREN, born
abt 1775 in East Haven, New Haven, CT. They were married in East Haven. They
are the 4th great-grandparents of my son-in-law.
Pomeroy married Susan Maria PAGE in 1837 in Norwich, New London, CT.
Susan was born 1817 in Norwich.
Pomeroy is in the Norwich 1840 census, living in with two young males and an
adult female, consistent with his family. They removed to North Carolina
between 1842 - 1848.
I cannot figure out who is the father of Phineas CLARK (b. 4 July 1774),
which hopefully would link me to documented CLARKs of prior generations.
His father is "reputed to be" also Phineas CLARK. If not Phineas, then who?
There are several Phineas CLARKs who might be candidates, but nothing
definitive and sometimes improbable.
Phineas Clark married Margaret Herrick in 1764 Norwich (no other info yet)
Dr. Phineas Clark married Mary Curtiss (1769 Southington), who died in 1771.
I am trying to link to prior generations that show:
Phineas Clark, born 1716, in New Haven, CT, possible grandfather, son of
Phineas Clark, born 1687, in New Haven, CT, son of
Samuel Clark, born 1654, in New Haven CT, son of
James Clark, born 1608 in London, England; lived in New Haven 1638 -1669, an
early settler of New Haven who helped frame the city compact in 1639.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might direct me further, and
certainly from anyone who might be related.
Thank you.
Shelley
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Shelley K. Pollero
Severna Park, Maryland
rkpollero(a)comcast.net
Both the names CLARK and WELLS occur in Haddam CT. This might provide
fertile area for your searching. I have both surnames in my family from
that area but your CLARK is a little late for my database. Best wishes
On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:38:36 EDT, Ondgo(a)aol.com said:
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> In a message dated 11/3/2007 8:00:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> cardiels(a)comcast.net writes:
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> daughter of John CLARK and Asenath WELLS.
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> Now you've caught my attention! My father's father bore the middle name
> of
> WELLS (William Wells Clark) and I have until now never found a source
> for
> that middle name. He was born Dec 25, 1863, son of William Ellis Clark
> and
> Harriet Curtis all of the South Thomaston/Spruce Head area of Maine. I
> have the
> CLARK line going back 10 generations beyond William Wells CLARK, with no
> notice of the WELLS name , so feel fairly sure the WELLS name came from
> other
> than that.
>
> Can anyone shed light on my William Wells CLARK ?
>
> Jean (CLARK) Hogan, in Gifford IL
> ondgo(a)aol.com
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In a message dated 11/3/2007 8:00:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
cardiels(a)comcast.net writes:
daughter of John CLARK and Asenath WELLS.
Now you've caught my attention! My father's father bore the middle name of
WELLS (William Wells Clark) and I have until now never found a source for
that middle name. He was born Dec 25, 1863, son of William Ellis Clark and
Harriet Curtis all of the South Thomaston/Spruce Head area of Maine. I have the
CLARK line going back 10 generations beyond William Wells CLARK, with no
notice of the WELLS name , so feel fairly sure the WELLS name came from other
than that.
Can anyone shed light on my William Wells CLARK ?
Jean (CLARK) Hogan, in Gifford IL
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I've "rescued" an old photograph letter written to Miss Caroline CLARKE of
Pittsfield, New Hampshire by her brother. Caroline's brothers initials are
difficult to read as they have been smudged, however, I am guessing that his
middle initial is "T". Based on limited research I believe that the letter
is being addressed to Caroline CLARK b. 31 Aug 1835 in Pittsfield, NH the
daughter of John CLARK and Asenath WELLS.
A transcript of the letter follows:
Letter to Miss Caroline CLARKE of Pittsfield, NH
Postmarked Exeter NH October 10
Oct 8th 1853
Dear Sister:
Imagine for a moment that you were far away from home and one of your
nearest relatives were sick. Would you think the folks treated you just
right to let a whole week pass without informing you of the sick ones
progress, leaving you to ? to the office at every mind and return in
disappointment? I dare say you would ? somewhat to be thus let alone in
your anxiety.
Now I have not heard from Stephen since the letter that you wrote last
Sabbath. I would have been so ? if you had written no more than 2 lines and
then not paid the letter.
Our new minister was re-installed last Wednesday. The exercises were very
interesting. Mr. SAVLE dismissed the school.
We have had excellent preaching today. I begin to be very much attached to
our Rector.
I have thought very much of Jenny since you wrote. Can it be that I shall
never more meet her again here in this transitory state? I always loved her
for her good qualities. She has been indeed a "true friend" to me which I
consider a rare gem. A true friend I see may have these who appear
precisely in time of prosperity when we seem to glide along untroubled by
the storm and tempest but when troubles arise and the cold hard of adversity
sweeps over us they (like one of the two friends who were traveling
together) when the bear comes will run up a tree. She has been a true
friend from the fact that she always sought me ? for my prosperity would
always point out my errors and endeavor to aid me in the right path. Life
is but a ? and seven ? away.
I hope you will write soon I suppose however you have written today. I must
work exceedingly hard this week. I suppose Mrs. REAVY has been to see you
this week. MCFELK'S are all well, Johnny PARKER is very well is as fat as
you please.
I received the bundle in good ?
It is now most midnight and I must close I have much to write but time
forbids.
Your ? brother
? T. CLARKE
Give my ? to Stephen and tell him I think of him very much. If Stephen is
considered in any way dangerously sick I would wish to go home. I can leave
my studies with but little in ? now but if he is getting better shall wish
to stay.
I believe that this is the same family you've included in your Rootsweb
Family Tree. I am hoping to be able to return the letter to the family and
am hoping that you will contact me at your earliest convenience regarding
the family and this letter.
Thanks,
Shelley Cardiel