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I would also like to know if there was a change of surname from Clarke to
Green. If this is true, maybe many Clark(e)s would like more details!
Regards,
Chatlotte (Clarke; Hoover) Geier
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Hi Betty,
I've done a fair amount of research on the Clark's of RI. I have not found
any reference to any John Clarke really being a Greene...but I do have the
following on three John Greene's extracted from the Genealogical Dictionary
of Rhode Island by John Osbourne Austin dtd 1887. I hope you find it
interesting and perhaps useful in your genealogical quest.
pg 86: John Greene of Kings Town
John d +-1695 md Joan d +1682
Kings Town, RI
1639+-, He came early to Narragansett, living in the family of Richard
Smith, as his testimony shows.
1663, He, with others of Wickford, declared themselves in favor of being
under jurisdiction of Connecticut, rather than of Rhode Island
11 May 1664, The Rhode Island authorities sent to his house and took him
thence to Newport, where being called soon after before court to answer for
his adhering to government of Connecticut, he answered so as to give
offence, but upon asking pardon for that and for adhering to Connecticut,
the court passed his offence and he was promised the protection of Rhode
Island, as a freeman of that colony.
20 May 1671, He gave oath of allegiance to colony of RI.
1 Jan 1672, He and five others bought of Awashuwett, Chief Sachem of
Queheset, in Narragansett, certain land there.
Aug 1675, At a court marial at Newport, Awasawin, of Narragansett, denieth
that he laid hands on John Greene, of Narragansett, occassioned about the
death of a dumb boy.
1678-79, Conservator of the Peace
21 Jul 1679, He made oath "that forty years and more ago, Mr. Richard
Smith, that I then lived with, did first begin and make a settlement in the
Narraagansett, and that by the consent, and with the approbation of the
Indian princes and people, and did improve land, mow meadows, several years
before Warwick was settled by any Englishmen, and I being present, did see
and hear all the Narragansett Princes, being assembled together, give by
livery and seizing, some hundreds of acres of land about a mile in length
and so down to the sea; this being about thirty yeas ago, many hundreds of
Indians being then present, consenting thereunto."
29 Jul 1679, He and forty-one others of Narragansett, signed a petition to
the King, praying that he would put an end to these differences about the
government thereof, which hath been so fatal to the prosperity of the
place; animosities, still arising in people's minds, as they stand affected
to this or that government."
24 Mar 1682, He deeded son Daniel, 120 acres bordering on Allan's Harbor,
and to son James, 60 acres adjoining, each of said sons to pay 30s,
annually, as long as their father or mother should live. The land was
bounded partly by land of son John.
13 May 1692, He signed as witness to a deed. He left a will, as shown by
allusion in deed of his son Edward.
Children of John and Joan: (1-John, 2-James, 3-Daniel, 4-Edward, 5-Benjamin)
1-John b 6 Jan 1651 in Kings Town, East Greenwich, d 6 Oct 1729, Warwick,
RI md Abigail d +1729
Their children: James b 18 Aug 1685, John b 9 Apr 1688, Jane b 30 Jan 1691,
Uzal, b 23 Jan 1694, Ebenezer, Robert, William, Enfield, Mary, Hannah
Notes on John Jr.
1685, East Greenwich, The births of his first three children were recorded
there.
2 Oct 1729, will proved 1729, Oct 21, Ex son Robert. He calls himself in
seventy ninth year. To eldest son James, L10. To sons John and Uzal, 5s
each, they having had. To son Uzal, 60 acres where his house stands. To
daughter Jane Lee, 40s, To daughter Mary Johnson, L6, To daughter Hannah
Andrew, L5, To son Ebenezer, all right in Coweset land, east of river where
I dwell and a third of saw-mill and a horse of 5 value. To son Robert,
half of lands in Coweset, west of river where I dwell and all my housing
where I dwell, and other part of saw mill and 300 acres. To son William,
the other half of land west of river, but if he proved non compos mentis,
then Robert to have the land. To daughter Enfield Cook's children, Samuel
and Mary, 3s. To wife Abigail, L5 for life, a cow, horse, half of household
goods, best room in the house, and wood at the door, and keep of horse and
cow.
Inventory, L441, 9s, 5d., viz: 5 bonds L63, 16s, 11d., wearing apparel L9,
cash L2, 3s, 7d., beds, pewter, negro man Sambo L20, 10 gallons rum L3, 5s,
10 turkeys, 25 geese and fowls, 2 spinning wheels, gun, anvil, carpenter's
tools, 4 oxen, 5 cows, 6 hogs, mare, &c.
2-James b 1655, d 1728, North Kingstown, RI, md 1) Elizabeth, 2) Ann.
Their children: John and James.
Notes on James - 29 Jul 1679, He signed the petition to the King.
6 Sept 1687, Taxed 4s, 3d
1699, He sold George Wightman, land bounded south by land of his brother,
Edward Greene, the land deeded having been received from grantor's brother
Benjamin, who had received it from his brother John Greene.
3-Daniel d 1730, North Kingstown, RI, md 16 Jul 1689 Rebecca Barrow, d +-1724.
Their ch: Peleg b 9 Aug 1690, Daniel, b 8 Oct 1692, Jonathan, b 1 Dec 1694,
Rebecca b 12 Apr 1696, Rachel, b 6 May 1698, Sarah, b 5 Apr 1700, Jonathan,
b 9 Jun 1765
Notes on Daniel:
Aug 1676, He testified against Awasawin, at a court martial at Newport.
29 Jul 1679, He signed the petition to the King.
1698, Juryman.
4 May 1700, He was summoned by the Assembly, on charge of being engaged in
a riot.
1724, Will, proved 9 Jun 1930, Ex son Daniel. He makes provision for wife
Rebecca and son Peleg. To son Daniel, my farm and dwelling house. To son
Jonathan, L50, bed, &c. To Daughter Rebecca, 5s. To daughter Rachel, L5.
To son Daniel, rest of estate. Inventory, L107, 11s, viz: cows, sheep,
lambs, pigs, spinning whell, &c.
4-Edward b Kings Town, RI md Mary Tibbitts (of Henry and Sarah (Stanton)
Tibbitts. Their ch: Robert.
Notes on Edward
6 Sep 1687, Taxed 3s, 10d
8 Mar 1695, He sold George Vaughan, l10 acres in East Greenwich, for L8,
which land fell to me by will of my honort father, lately deceased.
4 Sept 1697, He sold George Vaughan, 90 acres in East Greenwich, given by
father.
4 May 1700, He was summoned with others by Assembly, to answer in court,
the charge of being guilty of a riot.
6 Apr 1711, He sold to Anthony Low, of Warwick, certain land in East
Greenwich.
Benjamin b Kings Town, East Greewich, RI, d 1719 md Humility Coggeshall, b
Jan 1671, d +1719 (of Joshua and John (West) Coggeshall.
Their children: John, Benjamin, Henry, Caleb, Jeshua, Mary, Ann, Phebe,
Catharine, Sarah, Dinah, Deborah.
Notes on Benjamin:
1698-1700-1-3, Deputy
1701, Surveyor of HIghways
1701-3-4, Town Council
1702, Ratemaker
12 Jul 1703, He and others were appointed to lay out highways
26 Mar 1705, He sold land and soon therafter moved to EAst Greenwich.
7 Jan 1719, Will, proved 1719, 5 Mar, Exs. wife Humility and Captain
Benjamin Nichols, of Kings Town, and if latter die, then Joshua Coggeshall
to succeed him. To wife, all household goods and movables. To son John,
farm he lives on. To son Benjamin, half my homestead on north side. To
son Henry, other half of homestead. To son Caleb, half my second division
farm. To son Joshua, the other half. To five sons, undivided lands and my
part of sawmill, &c., and two eldest sons to be helpful to the other sons
in building. If two youngest sons die before coming of age, their part to
go to seven daughters. To daughter Mary Spencer, wife of Thomas, 20s. To
daughter Ann Tennant, wife of Daniel, 20s., To daughter Phebe Wells, wife
of Thomas, 20s. To daughters Katharine, Sarah, Dinah, and Deborah Greene,
a feather bed each and a good cow (the last three daughters when eighteen
or married). To wife, use of homestead if she need it while widow. To
Captain Benjamin Nichols, 20s., and if he die same amount to Joshua
Coggeshall.
Inventory, L166, 10s, 1d., viz; 3 cheese fats, 2,000 board nails, 4,000
shingle nails, table linen, old books, 3 mares, yoke of oxen, 3 cows, 2
yearlings, 12 swine, 10 geese, 3 spinning whells, &c.
pg 87: John Greene of Newport
John d +- 1705 md Mary Jefferay b 20 Mar 1642, d +- 1705 (of William and
Mary (Gould) Jefferay)
Newport, RI
20 Feb 1647, He bought land of David and edward Greenman
1655. Freeman
1655-56-57-58-60, Commissioner
22 May 1658, He and Benedict Arnold, bought of Cachanaquant, Chief Sachem
of Indians in Narragansett Bay, Goat Island, Coaster's Harbor Island and
Dyer's Island, paying therefor L6, 10s.
24 Jan 1661, He sold half a share of land in Conanicut and Dutch Island, to
John Sanford.
7 Jun 1671, Juryman.
1673-78-79, Deputy.
1676, Lieutenant
24 Aug 1676, He was a member of the Court Martial held at Newport, for the
trial of certain Indians, charged with being engaged in King Philip's designs.
14 Mar 1685, He (called Lieutenant John Greene, of Newport), having
requested the town of East Greenwich, for a town meeting to be called, was
admitted a freeman, and having been one of the purchases there, he was
granted 100 acres. He never settled at East Greenwich probably, but
doubtless disposed of his land there, as did so many other Newport owners.
17 Mar 1705, He and wife Mary, for L32, 8s., sold William Sanford 8 acres.
Ch: John b in Newport, MIddletown, RI d 1753 md Sarah, 2) md Mary
20 Feb 1722, He and wife Sarah, sold to Giles Slocum, 30 1/2 acres and 35
rods in Portsmouth, for L460, 16s.
3 Oct 1753, Administration to son John, the widow Mary refusing. Inventory,
L2, 166.
Children of John (does not say which wife) John, b +-1690 and William
pg 88: John Greene, of Warwick
John (Richard, Richard, Robert) b 1597, d 1658 md 1) 4 Nov 1619 Joan
Tattersall, 2) Alice Daniels (widow) d 1643, 3) Phillip, (no other name), b
1601, d 10 Mar 1688
Children oh John: John, Peter, Richard, James, Thomas, Joan Mary
Notes for John Sr.:
Salisbury, Wilts Co., Eng., Warwick, RI
He was probably born at Bowridge Hall, Gillingham, Dorset conty, where his
father and grandfather resided.
He was a surgeon in Salisbury, and there made his first marriage, at St.
Thomas' Church.
15 Aug 1620, He had his son John baptized, and his other children,later, as
follows: Peter bap 10 Mar 1622, Richard bap 25 Mar 1623, James b 21 Jun
1626, Thomas, b 4 Jun 1628, Jone, bap 3 Oct 1630, Mary bap 19 May 1633
6 Apr 1635, He sailed from Southampton, England, in ship James
3 Jun 1635, Boston, He arrived at this date with his family; and was
afterwards of Salem, for a short period.
1 Aug 1637, Providence. He (called of New Providence), having spoken
against the magistrates contemptuously, stands bound in one hundred marks
to appear at the next Quarter Court, by order of the Massachusetts
authorities.
29 Sept 1637, He was fined L20, and to be committed until fine is paid, and
enjoined not to come into this jurisdiction (Massachussetts), upon pain of
fine or imprisonment at the pleasure of the court, for speaking
contemptuously of magistrates.
12 Mar 1638, A letter from him being received by the court at
Massachusetts, wherein the court is charged with usurping the power of
Christ over the churches and men's consciences, &c, he was ordered not to
come into that jurisdiction under pain of imprisonment and further censure.
8 Oct 1638, He was one of the twelve persons to whom Roger Williams deeded
land bought of Canonicus and Miantonomi.
1639. He was one of the twelve original members of First Baptist Church.
Nov 1642, He bought land called Occupassuatuxet, of Miantonomi. This land
remained in occupation of his heirs until 1782, when it was sold to John
Brown, of Providence, and is now occupied by his heirs (Spring Green Farm)
12 Jan 1643, Warwick, He and ten others bought of Miantonomi, for 144
fathoms of wampum, tract of land called Shawomet (Warwick).
12 Sept 1643, He, with others of Warwick, was notified to appear at Boston,
to hear complaint of Pomham and Socconocco, as to "some unjust and
injurious dealing toward them by yourselves". The Warwick men recfused to
obey the summons, declaring that they were legal subjects of the King of
England, and beyond the limits of Massachusetts authority. Soldiers were
soon sent, who besieged the settlers in a fortified house. In a parley it
was now said "that they held blasphemous errors which they must repent of"
or go to Boston for trial, and they were soon carried there, except John
Greene, who fortunately escaped. His companions were imprisoned till the
next March, and then he and they were banished.
1644, He and Samuel Gorton and Randall HOlden, went to England to obtain
redress for their wrongs, being obliged to take ship at New York.
13 Sept 1646, He and HOlden returned, successful in their mission, alnding
in Boston at this date.
1654-55-56-57, Commissioner.
1655, Freeman
28 Dec 1658, Will proved 1659, Jan 7. Exx wife Phillip (except in matters
in difference between testator and William Arnold, which son John was to
attend to). To wife, that part of building now erected, containing large
hall and chimney, chamber, garret and little dairy room which butts agains
the old house, &c., all to her for life, as also half the orchard and
swamp, four kine at her choice and two heifers. To son John, neck of land
called Ottupashatuxet and meadows belonging thereto, and also a right of
land in purchase of Providence. To son Peter, that other house adjoining
to aforesaid that was given wife, and at wife's decease, Peter to have hers
also, he paying my son John L10, for use of his children. To son Peter,
also yoke of steers and half the oxen, he providing wife of testator with
thirty loads of wood per year, bringing it in seasonable for her use. To
son James, 6 acres and my great lot, with rights at Warwick Neck. To son
Thomas, meadow, 6 acres lot &c. To four sons, rights as purchaser of
Warwick. To four sons and daugher Mary Sweet, what money can be gotten by
law or otherwise from William Arnold, in the case depending betwixt me and
him, also my son John hath recovered half of it for his use, according to
my former promise. To aforesaid daughter, two kine and a yearling heifer.
To grandchild Ann Hade, a heifer and yearling calf to be disposed of by her
uncle, James Greene, for her profit, as she shall see best. To son Peter,
L20 in peage white and L6 in peage black. To friend Samuel Gorton, 40s.
To wife Phillip, all undisposed of estate, except a bed and bedstead.
27 Aug 1668, His widow Phillip, deeded to son in law (i.e., stepson), John
Greene, considering her desolate condition and to free herself of many
troubles attending it, my dwelling house, lot and all the rest of estate,
household goods &c., except a cow and some small things already given my
granddaughter, Phillip Greene, reserving also wearing apparel. He engaged
to provide her with meat, drink, lodging &c., and L6 per annum, and to
transport said pay to Newport at his own cost by Sep. 29th, annually.
John (son of John Sr) b 1620 Warwick RI d 27 Nov 1708 md Ann Almy b 1627, d
17 May 1709, of William and Audry Almy
Their ch: Deborah 10 Aug 1649, John 6 Nov 1651, William 1 Mar 1653, Peter,
b 7 Feb 1655, Job, b 24 Aug 1656, kPhilip b 7 Oct 1658, Richard, b 8 Feb
1660, Anne, b 19 Mar 1663, Catharine, b 15 Aug 1665, Audry, b 27 Dec 1667,
Samuel, b 30 Jan 1671
Notes for John Jr.:
3 Feb 1651, He and three others agreed with town to build a mill at our
own cost, and to grind the town corn, at two quarts in a bushel, the town
granting for their enocouragement, a lot of land that was formerly Mr.
Gorton's.
1652-53-54-55-57-58-59-60-61-62-63, Commissioner
1652-53-54, General Recorder
1655, Freeman
1655, General Solicitor
1657-58-59-60, Attorney General
1658, Warden
30 Apr 1660, He was appointed by town, "to write to the President and
Assistants about the Indians pressing in upon our lands and spoiling our
timber, desiring their assistance to suppress their violence."
1660-61-62-63-64-65-66-67-68-9-70-71-72-73-77-78-80-81-82-83-84-85-86-89-90,
Assistant
1664-74-75-77-80, Deputy
29 Jun 1670, He and John Clarke were chosen agents to go to England, for
vindicaiton of charter before his Majesty, and redeem tohe same from the
injurious violations thereof, by colony of Connecticut.
30 Jan 1761, He was allowed L10, for his charge and pains in going to the
treaty at New London, &c.
4 Apr 1676, It was voted "that in these troublesome times and straits in
this colony, this Assembly, desiring to have the advice and concurrence of
the most judicious inhabitants, if it may be had for the good of the whole,
do desire at their next sitting, the company and counsel of Mr. Benedict
Arnold" and fifteen others, among whom was Captain John Greene.
16 Jan 1679, His son William made his will (proved 1679, Mar 12) He left
all his estate to wife (Mary) for life, and at her death part to his
daughter Mary. He mentions his brothers, Samuel and Peter also.
3 Feb 1679, He and Randall Holden being in England, were called upon to
give information as to Mount Hope; they valued it at L4,000, consisting of
4,000 acres.
1 Aug 1679, The Assembly ordered L60 paid him and Randall Holden, disbursed
by them in England, &c.
5 May 1680, He and two others were empowered by Assembly, to purchase a
bell "for the public use of this colony and for giving notice or signifying
the several times or sittings of the Assemblys and Courts of Trials and
General Councils." The bell was purchased for L3, 10s., of Freelove
Arnold, daughter of Governor Benedict Arnold.
17 Sept 1683, He and Randall Holden sent a letter to King Charles II,
concerning Governor Cranfield, of New Hampshire, and Commissioners who had
lately held court in Kings Town, but who would show no commission from the
King.
1683-84-85-86-90-91-96, Major for the Main.
22 Dec 1686, He was notified by Gv. Andros, of his appointment as a member
of his council.
30 Jan 1690, He with others, sent a letter of congratulation to William and
Mary on their accession to the crown, and informing them that since the
deposing of Andros, the former government under the charter had been
re-assumed, mentioning also the seizure of Andros in Rhode Island, on his
flight from Massachusetts.
27 Jun 1691, He was voted 10s, by the Assembly for his encouragement, for
drawing up an address to their Majesties; for drawing up a letter to the
Governor of New York, and transcribing it, for writing six commissions, and
setting the seals to them for the military officers on the main land.
1690-91-92-93-94--95-96-97-98-99-1700, Deputy Governor.
20 Dec 1706, Will, proved 1708, Dec. 20., Exs, sons Peter, Job, Richard and
Samuel. He calls himself inhabitant of Greene HOle, alias Occupasituxet,
in eighty seventh year, and forasmuch as his wife is in eightieth year of
her age and exercised with a lameness in her left side wholly incurable,
which, notwithstanding the good help of our children, is like to prove
chargeable, "therefore, in case it should please God she should survive me,
I ought to have the better care to leave her the better supplied." To her,
that part of son Richard's house we now by agreement dwell in during our
lives, and use of household goods and provisions, three cows, kept for her
by Richard, as also fuel provided by him, and L5 paid her by son Samuel
yearly, for life. To son Samuel, the north side of Greene Hole, to a
certain line, with privilege of fowling, fishing, &c. To son Richard, rest
of the Neck, with island near adjoining and housing, barn, orchard, ^c., he
paying L20 per year to my lame, beloved wife, till her death. To son
Peter, all right in undivided lands at Coweset, except 100 acres. To son
Job, all right in land belonging to seven purchasers. To daughter Deborah
Torrey, L16. To daughter Phillip Dickenson's children, L16, to be improved
till they are of age. To daughter Ann Greene, L16. To daughter Catharine
Holden, L16. to daughter Audry Spencer, L16. To granddaughter Mary Dyer,
L16. To four sons, land undisposed of, and all stock of cow kind and horse
kind. He earnestly charges his children to care for his wife, "to manifest
their love to me and her, in lending their help unto her, and so I take
leave, commending my wife and children to the fear of God, in whose fear I
rest, in assured hope of salvation."
Inventory, L167, 9s, viz: 15 cows, 2 oxen, 3 steers, 5 horsekind, flagon,
tankard, porringer, beaker, candle stick, sconce, chafing dish, brass
scales, stillyards, 2 cases bottles, razor, hone, 3 beds, cabinet, desk, 2
guns, pair of pistols, belt, rapier, cane, books L6, silver plate, 2 cups
and spoons L8, 5s., money L14, table, chairs, &c. Receipts for legacies
were given by William and Deborary Torrey, John and Audry Spencer, Edward
and Mary Dyer, Charles and Catharine Holden, and Ann Greene. He and his
wife were buried on his homestead farm.
Peter, b 1622 Providence, RI, d 1659, Warwick, RI md Mary Gorton d +1688,
dtr of Samuel and Elizabeth Gorton.
They had no children.
She md 2) 17 Apr 1663, John Sanford
1650, Taxed 1s, 8d
1655. Warwick, Freeman
1658, Commisioner
11 May 1659, Will Proved 1 Mar 1660, Exx, wife Mary. Overseers, father
Gorton, and brothers John and James Greene. To wife, house and land (given
me by late father) for her life, on condition that neither land nor housing
be sold from the heir to whom it is to fall at her death. To brother John
Greene's son Peter, the housing and land above, and all other land at
decease of wife. To brother James Greene, orchard and lot, best jacket and
piece of cloth of same to make a pair of breeches. To brother John, best
coat, doublet and breeches which was my wedding suit, with the money which
my cousin Tripp oweth to me. To brother Thomas, L10 of the moeny he has
with him (L40, 3s)., at three blacks a penny, whereof L3, 17s is my
mother's and also my gray cloak and gray serge suit. To Anne Hady, 20s.
To sister Mary Sweet, 40s., which I would have my brother, James Greene,
employ for their use. The two draught oxen I have with my brother, John
Greene, to make good mine engagement to my mother during her life, and to
draw home ten loads of wood per year for my wife, for four years time, if
she remain so long unmarried. To wife, whatever is unmentioned. If an
heir, male, should be born, then he to have estate in place of cousin
(i.e., nephew), Peter, and the heir to take possession at death of my
mother or wife. If a female heir be born, she to have L60.
Richard b 1623, died young
James b 1626, d 27 Apr1698 Warwick, RI md 1) Deliverance Potter, b 1637, d
+-1667 dtr of Robert and Isabel Potter, md 2) 8 Aug 1665, Elizabeth Anthony
died +1698 dtr of John and Susanna Anthony.
His children:
1st wife: James b 1 Jun 1658, Mary b 28 Sept 1660, Elisha, b 17 Mar 1663,
Sarah, b 27 Mar 1664,
2d wife:
Peter b 25 Aug 1666, Elizabeth, 17 Oct 1668, John 1 Feb 1671, Jabez b 17
May 1673, David b 24 Ju 1677, Thomas b 11 Nov 1682, John, b 30 Sept 1685,
Susanna, b 24 May 1688
Notes for James
1655, Freeman
1660-61-62-63, Commissioner
1664-65-66-67-68-69-70-72-73-74-75-85-86-90, Deputy
1670-71, Assistant
22 Aug 1683, He, having been appointed with William Allen, to carry a
message from the Rhode Island Assembly to Gov. Cranfield, &c., at Richard
Smith's house in Narragansett, reported that upon delivery of the same, "I,
the said James Greene, told the said Governor Cranfield that the letter was
sent by the Governor and Assembly of this colony." Governor Cranfield said
in answer, "that he knew of no Governor in the King's Province."
25 Aug 1697, He deeded certain land to eldest son James.
22 Mar 1698, Will, proved 1698, 2 May, Ex. son Jabez. Overseers, brother
Major Greene, brother in law Benjamin Barton and cousin Thomas Greene. To
wife Elizabeth, L80 and privilege to live in west part of house while
widow, and a feather bed, horse, side saddle &c. To son James, half of a
farm and great bible, long fowling piece and L10 divided to his three
children. To son Peter, half of a certain piece of land &c. To son Jabez,
house, housing, orchard and land, north of highway. To son David, meadow,
upland, weaver's loom, three thousand boards &c. To son John, 118 acres,
other land, bed, wearing clothes, and L20, at age. To daughter Sarah
Reynolds, L5 and L10 to her children. To daughter Elizabeth Reynolds, L5,
and L7 to her children. To daughter Susanna Greene, L35, at eighteen or
marriage. To son Jabez, rest of personal and alos lands in Potawomut. To
each son and daughter and grandchild, a bible.
Thomas, b 1628, d 5 Jun 1717, Warwick, RI md 30 Jun 1659 Elizabeth Barton,
d 20 Aug 1693, dtr of Rufus and Margaret Barton.
Their children: Elizabeth b 12 Jul 1660, Thomas, b 14 Aug 1662, Benjamin,
b 10 Jan 1666, Richard b 5 Mar 1667, Welthian, b 23 Jan 1670, Rufus, 6 Jan
1673, Nathaniel, b 10 Apr 1679
Notes for Thomas
1655, Freeman
1662, Commissioner
1667-69-70-71-72-74-78-81-83-84, Deputy
1678-79-80-84-85, Assistant
2 Jul 1695, He was appointed by Assembly, on committee to propose a method
of making a rate.
25 Jan 1717, Will, proved 27 Jun 1717, Ex. Son Richard. To son Benjamin,
100 acres in Coweset. To daughter Welthian Fry, 200 acres in Coweset. To
grandson John Greene and granddaughters Elizabeth Gorton, Ann Tillinghast,
Phebe Greene and Deborah Greene, 100 acres each, in Coweset. To each
grandhcild living at decease, a silver spoon of 12s, price. To son
Richard, rest of lands.
Inventory, L94, 2s, 8d., viz: wearing apparel, plate, book debts, feather
bed, pewter, brass, warming pan, 2 tables, 2 benches, 2 stools, looking
glass, 2 books, &c.
Joan b 1620 md Hade. They had a daughter Ann.
Mary b 1633 md James Sweet b 1622 d +1695 son of John and Mary Sweet.
Their children: Philip, 15 Jul 1655, James, b 28 May 1657, Mary b 2 Feb
1660, Benoni, b 28 Mar 1663, Valentine b 14 Feb 1665, Samuel, b 1 Nov 1667,
Jeremiah, b 6 Jan 1669, Renewed b 16 Jul 1671, Sylvester b 1 Mar 1674.
James Sweet married two more times, but had no further issue.
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>Hi
>I am new to the list and am interested in any info on the change of name
>from Clarke to Greene when they crossed the ocean to Rhode Island in the
>early 1600s.
>I have read that John Greene fought for Cromwell's Army and was actually
>John Clarke.
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.--Betty
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Hi
I am new to the list and am interested in any info on the change of name
from Clarke to Greene when they crossed the ocean to Rhode Island in the
early 1600s.
I have read that John Greene fought for Cromwell's Army and was actually
John Clarke.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.--Betty
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I would like to share info with Stephen Clark and Euphemia Douglas Clark
ancestors. They had 7 children: Mary, born 1820, George, born 1822, William,
born 1823, Marion, born 1825, Euphemia, born 1826, Thomas D, born 1828, and
Margaret, born 1831. My gggrandfather was Thomas D. Clark. He emigrated to
Canada in 1842 at age 13 and likely grew up with uncles in Ontario. Can
anyone point me to information on Stephen and Euphemia siblings or their
children? The above data is from the IGI.
Thanks, Bob Eckerman
Hello everyone,
On this Memorial Day Weekend as we remember our US Military Service
men and women here are a few website suggestions.
I encourage you to bring back to the list what, you find on the
websites about your military service men and women.
We may find a connection through them ~ gone but not forgotten.
Sue Downhill sudown(a)cwnet.com
What ever you may find, post to the list and if you find a pension ~
~do it at GenConnect ~ CLARKE-L Pensions Board Located at ~
http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/ClarkePens
Memorial Day:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~rwguide/memorial.htm
World War I Civilian Draft Registration Database
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ww1/draft/search.cgi
W.W.I Draft Registrations Query Board:
http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/WWI/Draft
U.S. military (colonial or modern) (music provided)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~rwguide/lesson14.htm
Military matters anywhere else in the world,
ancient or modern (march hup, two-three!)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~rwguide/lesson13.htm
Military links:
http://www.rootsweb.com/WWII/militarylinks.html
W.W.II Stories:
http://www.rootsweb.com/WWII/
American W.W.I Mothers' Pilgrimage, 1930 ((free database))
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4224.htm
In the late 1920s the War Department of the United States compiled a list of
mothers and widows of deceased soldiers killed in World War I and offered to
send them to their loved one's final resting place in Europe. This database
contains the names those women who were entitled to make the pilgrimage, as
shown by department records on 15 November 1929. Each record provides the
name of widow or mother, city and state of residence, and relationship to
the deceased. Additionally, information regarding the decedent's name, rank,
unit, and cemetery is provided.
Hello list. I am searching for the lineage of Benjamin Clarke b. about 1843
in AL. Family is listed in the 1850 Madison Co., AL census. Siblings are:
William b. abt. 1827, Charles Joseph b. abt. 1830, James b. abt. 1831,
Zachariah b. abt. 1834, Saphrona b. abt. 1835, Caledonia b. abt. 1836, John
b. abt. 1837, Susan b. abt. 1838, Graves b. abt. 1841, and Nancy b. abt.
1846. All were born in AL. Their parents were Charles Clarke b. abt. 1804 in
VA, d. 8 Jun 1865 in Limestone Co., AL and Nancy Lindsay b. abt. 1804 in VA.
Benjamin was married to Caldonia Dedman and they had Mary Frances Clarke, b.
2-24-1878, d. 3-30-1950. I don't think that Benjamin lived long after Mary's
birth as by 1880 Mary and her mother were living with Caldonia's brother
George Dedman. Also, both Benjamin and Caldonia may have been married before.
Also, my Clarkes spelled it Clark too. Thank-you, Kathy Kucera
kskucera(a)aol.com
Here's a site that can be used for all states and beyond! Thought it might
help someone.
<A HREF="http://www.interment.net/us/or/index.htm">Click here: Cemeteries of
Oregon - Cemetery Records - Genealogy - Geneology</A>
Looking for any information on Ambros CLARK m. Lue Ann or Rvie LEWALLEN 27
July 1879 in Washington County, ARK.
Children were: Tennessee (F), George W., Albert C., Jake, Frank, Lettie, Jess
and Bessie. The children were later in Sebastian County (JennyLind area).
Any information on this family would be appreciated.
Alice
Looking for maiden name of Alice E. Clark; born Jan. 04,1889 in Cambridge, Queen's County, NB. She died December 15, 1903 prob. in Woodstock, Carleton County. Married S. Harley Clark June 12, 1889 prob. Queensbury, York County. pjpast(a)loa.com
I'm listing my Clarke line from Anderson Co. SC in hopes that someone will find a
connection. There were at least three Clarke/Clark lines in Anderson Co in the early to mid
1800s and we don't know if they were related. The oldest member of my line was John Baylis
Clarke, Sr. born c1991 in SC. I would love to know who his parents were. A Jane Clarke was
living with him in the 1850 census listed as being born in 1777. She was probably his sister,
stepmother or possibly mother. Both John and Jane state on the 1850 census that they were
born in SC, but in the 1860 census, Jane states that she was born in NC. John's wife Jennie
Sammons was from Greenville Dist. John shows up in Anderson at least by the 1830s as a
carpenter and cabinet maker. He bought his first lots in the town of Anderson in 1836 from
Daniel Brown. J. B. Clarke, as he called himself, served on the Anderson Town Council from
1845 to 1855. He died 1855, but I have not been able to find his obituary.
John's son John Baylis Clarke, Jr. married Martha Nevitt, daughter of
William Miles Nevitt and was a tailor in Anderson as was their son Elias Lake
Clark who was my ggrandfather. Marshall Clarke age 24, a tailor was living with J. B.
Clarke, Jr in the 1860 census. He was probably a cousin, and finding his parents would be a
great clue for me.
At least one of his J. B., Jr's children went to Texas. If there are any
Clarke/Clark's in Texas with SC roots and the surnames Miles, Baylis, and Nevitt used as middle
names, then you are probably a part of this family. These Clarkes in Anderson spelled their
name with an "e" at the end. When my line moved to Union, SC, the "e" was dropped. If any of
this sounds familiar to you or if you see any familiar names, please contact me.
Descendants of Unknown CLARKE
1 Unknown CLARKE b: Unknown d: Unknown
.. 2 Jane Clarke src: 1850 and 1860 Anderson Co. SC Census b: 1777 in Maybe NC d: Bef. 1870
.. 2 John Baylis CLARKE, Sr. src: Clarke Family Tree b: Abt. 1791 in SC d: Abt. 1855
...... +Jennie SAMMONS src: Clark family Tree Papers b: Abt. 1800 in prob. Greenville Dist,
SC d: Abt. 1828
...... 3 Elizabeth A." Betsey" Clarke src: Clarke Family Tree Papers b: Abt. 1820 in prob
Anderson Dist. SC d: June 12, 1857
.......... +Jesse Rhodes Smith src: Clark family Tree Papers b: Abt. 1815 d: November 11,
1887
.......... 4 M.J. Smith src: 1850 Anderson District, SC, Federal Census, page 171B, August
2, 1850 b: Abt. 1837
.......... 4 T.W. Smith src: 1850 Anderson District, SC, Federal Census, page 171B, August
2, 1850 b: Abt. 1839
.......... 4 William Henry Smith src: Early Anderson Co., SC Newspapers, Marriages &
Obituaries, 1841-1882 b: 1841 in Anderson, SC d: August 16, 1844
.......... 4 Charles J. Smith src: 1850 Anderson District, SC, Federal Census, page 171B,
August 2, 1850 b: Abt. 1843
.......... 4 Luther Preston Smith src: Clark family Tree Papers b: November 09, 1848 in
Anderson Dist. SC d: September 07, 1919
.............. +Martha Reeves b: Abt. 1850 d: Unknown
.......... *2nd Wife of Luther Preston Smith:
.............. +Anna Iris Ayers b: October 18, 1856 d: December 24, 1890
...... 3 John Baylis CLARKE, Jr. src: Clarke Family Bible b: 1824 in Anderson Dist. SC d:
1888
.......... +Martha Jane NEVITT src: Clark family Tree Papers b: March 31, 1828 in South
Carolina d: 1901
.......... 4 John Hutchison (Twin) Clarke b: December 16, 1845 in Anderson, SC d: March 12,
1901
.............. +Annie Burris b: Abt. 1845 in of Anderson Dist. d: December 1872
.......... *2nd Wife of John Hutchison (Twin) Clarke:
.............. +Ramah Margaret Crosby b: August 19, 1849 in Fairfield Co. SC d: December 30,
1939
.......... 4 William Nevitt (Twin) Clarke b: December 16, 1845 in SC d: Unknown
.............. +Emma E. Beverly b: Abt. 1848 d: Unknown
.......... 4 Frances B. Clarke b: Aft. June 1847 d: April 19, 1903
.............. +Theodore Mobly b: Bet. 1848 - 1865 d: Unknown
.......... *2nd Husband of Frances B. Clarke:
.............. +John A. Reeves b: February 13, 1834 d: February 18, 1885
.......... 4 Elias Lake CLARKE src: Clark family Tree Papers b: Bef. June 1850 in Anderson
Co., SC d: March 29, 1924
.............. +Elizabeth (Bettie) Nevitt CROSBY src: Clark family Tree Papers b: 1852 in
Fairfield Co. SC d: February 1939
.......... 4 Jemima Nevitt Clarke b: Bef. June 1853 in Anderson, SC d: November 13, 1876
.............. +Walter Ruff b: 1850 in of Charleston, SC d: Unknown
.......... 4 Fred Cornelius Clarke src: DUCKWORTH-BREAZEALE NOTES b: April 24, 1859 in
Anderson, Dist, SC d: January 29, 1901
.............. +Alice Louise Duckworth src: DUCKWORTH-BREAZEALE NOTES b: April 24, 1860 in
Hopewell, Anderson Co. SC d: October 17, 1943
.......... 4 Robert Nevitt Clarke b: Abt. 1863 d: Unknown
.............. +Louise Thain b: Abt. 1865 d: Unknown
.......... 4 Mattie Priscilla Clarke b: Abt. 1868 d: Aft. 1903
.............. +Frank Pegues b: Abt. 1865 d: Unknown
.......... 4 Baylis Miles Clarke b: Abt. 1871 in Anderson, SC d: Unknown
.............. +Sula b: Abt. 1875 d: Unknown
.......... 4 Janie Clarke b: Abt. 1876 d: Unknown
.............. +John Harkins b: Abt. 1870 d: Unknown
.. 2 Unknown Clarke b: Abt. 1795 d: Unknown
...... 3 Marshall Clarke src: 1860 Anderson Co. SC Census b: 1836 d: Aft. 1860
Any information, clues, additions, or connections will be appreciated.
Susan Clark Johanson
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Susan C. Johanson
Springfield, VA
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...Searching for footprints in the sands of time...
On page 146 of Dr. Hively's helpful book, THE HOPEWELL TOWNSHIPS, YORK
CO, PA, ORIGINAL PA LAND RECORDS, there is a John HERRON listed:
Survey #1491
PATENT: June 4, 1790,187.29 acres to John HERRON, July 6, 1809 151.34
acres to James Gibson
This property is located in East Hopewell Township and is called "Rabbit
Range". Can anyone tell me for what this land was suitable?
I would like to determine if this John HERRON is my forebear. From
family lore, I would expect to find church records at a Presbyterian or
Methodist church. He is not listed in the records for the Hopewell
Round Hill Presbyterian Church that are included in the book.
According to family lore, John HERRON and his wife Rebecca CLARKE with
at least one child, arrived in Philadelphia about 1790 and went to lands
in PA purchased while in N Ireland. He was thought to have engaged in
iron work, coal or farming. Known children of this marriage are:
David
John
James
William
Andrew
Joseph
Anna
Rebecca
Any help identifying this gentleman and his family will be very much
appreciated. Thank you.
Regards,
Ed in CA
Hi Everyone
I am trying to find my Mothers sister (yes my Aunt).
Name..Geraldine Bridget CLARKE Born..December 23 1934 in English Hr.
East
Mother.. Margaret Clarke died 1948. Margaret was married to Jesse Bishop
from English Hr.West In 1949 or 1950 Geraldine was put in a orphanage
in St Johns NF. Later worked in the boarding homes on Two Brazil Square
after that we think she went to Ontario but then heard she returned to
NF.Last contact with her was in 1954. She has a Sister: Martha,.
Brother: Eric & ( Charles deceased)
C.Sawler
Nova Scotia Canada
Does anyone have an M.V. or a W.V. CLARKE in their family tree? He lived in
the Lincoln Co TN area sometime between 1850 and 1900. He married a
Bevill/Bevil/Bevels lady. I know NOTHING ELSE. Sure would appreciate some
help on this one.
Joy
Need parents or kin of. Please help.
Raynbessie(a)aol.com (Helen James)
Also trying to contact Dick Clarke (James family ) alternate who was listed
as "buckshoo". If he or anyone who knows him, please have him contact me.
Have information for him. Just know we are connected. Helen.
>From the PALANCAS list:
Someone was looking for info on Clark(e)'s hope this help you: Martic Township
Henry no dates
Emma C. 1860 - 1876
Jacob f. died 2/5/1900 79 y 11 m 23 days
Sarah m. died 11/24/1891 77 y 8 m 4 days
William 1850 - 1896
Martha J. 1855 - 1927
The above are buried at Colemanville Methodist Church Cemetery.
There are lots at Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church (also known as Clark's
Cemetery ) : Martic Township reads as follows:
James clark who died ca 1835 owned the land. His son Joseph deeded it to
Mary, Grizzale & Sarah J. Clark in 1835. These ladies convayed the land
by
deed (Q-8-533) to the Mt. Nebo Pres. Congregation on 8-19-1857. It
contained
1 acre, 68 parcels. The Cong. was incorporated in 1854 as Clark's
Presby.
Cong. of Martic twp. (Deed G-8-67 to 70.) It is a two story brick
building
dated 1854. By 1995 the building had disappeared. In 1971 the lot
records
were in the hands od Amos Erb RD#1 Pequea, PA.
Stone post with J. Clark on s. side: S. Alexander on w. side
John C. 1871 -
Alice M. his wife 1871 - 1920
Susan A. Markle , w/o Joseph (our sister), 9-3-1848 2-24-1911 63y6m23days
Joseph, GAR, 4-29-1846 - 2-14-1910 64y9ma5days
Delilah Gardner, w/o Joseph, d/o J. & L., 7-19-1845 - 6-22-1883 37y11m3days
Row 8
James 1834 - 1912
Mary E. his wife 1835 - 1918
Row 7
Sarah Jane 10-26-1806 - 1-23-1890
Mary 1-20-1796 - 11-10-1882
Grizel 11-1-1799 - 10-21-1865
Dorcas w/o Thomas broken, 6-23-1808 - 7-7-1887
Thomas 7-2-1803 - 3-21-1872
B. Franklin, s/o T & D , died 2-18-1841 13 years
Angeline, d/o T & D, died 3-23-1841 3 years
Rebecca, d/o T & D died 2-18-1837 4years
John, s/o J & R died 3-4-1840 24 years
D.C.; J.C./S.C.
James died 5-5-1811 45 years
Sarah w/o James died 8-8-1846 81 years
William died 7-15-1844 50 years
Joseph died 8-10-1845 44 years
Rebecca w/o Joseph, mother 4-18-1808 - 2-6-1883
Dwight L. son 1882 - 1929
Mt Nebo Methodist Church: Martic twp.
Row 5
Joseph B. father 1857 - 1921
Daniel L. son 1884 - 1916
Rebecca M. w/o Joseph B., mother 1850 - 1890
Row 8
John R. husband 1889 - 1918
Virginia M. 1890 - 1960
Row 14
Claude I. s/o Harry E. & Henreitta 9-6-1881 - 3-11-1896
Harry E. father 1860 - 1917
Henreitta his wife, mother, 1860 - 1938
same row down page futher
Ross L. father, 1889 - 1943
Mildred V. Kennedy, mother, 1892 - 1942