Dalton Frank Trank (Clark) Clarke (1887 - 1969)

Born 25 Oct 1887 in Aulne, Marion, Kansas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Anna Robinson (Stidger) Clarke — married 1909 in Marshall County, West Virginia, USA

Descendants

Died 9 Aug 1969 at age 81 in Miramar, Broward, Florida, United States

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Biography

Dalton Trank/Frank Clarke was born on October 25, 1887 in Kansas.

Marriage

Anna Robinson Stidger and Dalton Frank Clarke were married in 1909 in Marshall County, West Virginia,^[1]

Draft Registration

World War 1 - June 5, 1917 Washington County, Pennsylvania

When he registered for the World War 1 Draft, Dalton Clarke said he was 29 years old, born on October 25, 1887, in Kansas. Dalton's middle name is either Frank or Trank. He lived at 170 Stilson Ave., Washington County, and worked for himself. He was married with four children. Dalton was tall and of medium build, with light blue eyes and light brown hair.

Dalton signed the form under protest. A note on the form says: "Deponent refused to state specific grounds in answer to Question 12, but said he claimed exemption generally." Question 12 asks whether you claim exemption and, if you do, the specific grounds for the exemption.^[2]

World War 2 - 1942 Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

When he registered for the World War 2, Dalton Trank Clarke said he was 54 years old, born on October 25, 1887, in Aulne, Kansas. He lived at 3306 Gregory Street in Madison. He worked as a salesman for Quaker Hill, Newark "NY."^[3]

Census

1900 US Federal Census Washington Borough, Washington, Pennsylvania

In 1900, Frank Clark, 43 b. Pennsylvania June 1856, worked as a carpenter. He lived in a place he rented with his wife Sophie E., 32 b. November 1864 Ohio, and four children b. Kansas: Verna M., 16 b. September 1883; Jennie M., 14 b. December 1885; Dalton T., 12 b. October 1887; and Ned H., 9 b. January 1891. Frank's parents were born in Pennsylvania, while Sophie's father was born in New York and her mother in Ohio. A boarder, Geo Wilson, 30 b. Pennsylvania, was living with the family.^[4]

1910 US Federal Census Tacoma Ward 1, Pierce, Washington

In 1910, Dalton F. Clark, 22 b. Kansas, worked as a traveling agent, wholesale book. He lived in a place he rented at 801 North "I" with his wife Anna S., 19 b. West Virginia. The couple has been married "0" years. Both of Daltons' parents and Anna's mother were born in Kansas, while Anna's father was born in West Virginia. Sister Nona P. Stidger, 23 b. Colorado, is living with Dalton and Anna. ^[5]

1920 US Federal Census Chicago Ward 6, Cook (Chicago), Illinois

In 1920, Dalton T. Clark, 32 b. Kansas, worked as the President of a grocery company. He lived in a place he rented at 1357 48th St. with his wife Annie S., 29 b. West Virginia, and five children: Dalton S., 9 b. Washington; son L. Read, 7 b. Pennsylvania; Jeannette E., 6 b. Pennsylvania; Eleanor J., 4 b. Pennsylvania; and Clara Virginia, 0 [3/12]. Tow boarders were living with the family: Millard Price, 50 b. Maryland; and Ella Price, 47 b. Missouri. Dalton's father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Kansas, while Annie's father was born in West Virginia and her mother in Kansas.^[6]

1930 US Federal Census Brooklyn, Kings, New York

In 1930, Dalton Clark, 42 b. Kansas, worked as a hosiery manager. He lived in a place he rented at 1910 Kings Highway with his wife Anne S., 39 b. West Virginia, and two children: Clare V., 10 b. Illinois; and Dalton S., a hosiery salesman, 20 b. Washington. Daughter-in-law, wife of Dalton S., Marjorie Clark, 21 b. Illinois, was also living with them. Father Dalton was 21 and Annie S. 19 when they were married.^[7]

1940 US Federal Census Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California

In 1940, Dalton F. Clark, 50 b. Kansas, worked as a salesman of bottled water. He lived in a place he rented at 1668 Seventh Street with his wife Anne S., 49 b. West Virginia. In 1935, they were living in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.^[8]

Death

Dalton Clarke died in August 1969. His last Social Security benefit was sent to Hollywood, Broward, Florida, USA.^[9] The Florida Death Index shows Dalton's middle initial as "T."^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "West Virginia Marriages, 1853–1970." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008, 2009. Digital images of originals housed in County Courthouses in various counties throughout West Virginia.
2. ↑ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1926881; Draft Board: 1.
3. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926 - 1975; Military State: Wisconsin; NARA Series: M2126; NARA Series Title: World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; ARC Number: 623273; ARC Title: Registration Cards of the Fourth Registration, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; Creator: Selective Service System. Wisconsin State Headquarters. (1942 - 1947); Record Group Number: 147.
4. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1494; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0173; FHL microfilm: 1241494.
5. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Year: 1910; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 1, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T624_1663; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0217; FHL microfilm: 1375676.
6. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 6, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_309; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 309; Image: 605.
7. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 1496; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 1278; Image: 446.0; FHL microfilm: 2341231.
8. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls. Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_256; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 19-763B.
9. ↑ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. Number: 390-07-0429; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: Before 1951.
10. ↑ Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.

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