John Clark (bef. 1852 - 1930)

Born before 31 Oct 1852 in Cudham, Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Husband of Elspet (Forsyth) Clark — married 21 Jan 1888 in the Parish Church, Cudham, Kent, UK.

Descendants

Died 1930 after age 77 in Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

Original information from Granddaughter Hazel. Hazel stated that her Grandfather, John Clark died in 1930 just before Hazel was born, in 1931 .

1852. From the General Register Office online index of Births.
Birth of John Clark Registered in the District of Bromley, Kent, in the quarter October to December 1852.
Mother's Maiden Surname Rich.

1852. From the Kent Online Parish Clerks site. Cudham Baptisms 1847-1917.
31st October 1852, John Clark, daughter of Edward and Mahala, Father a Labourer of Cudham, Reg No. 162.

From 1861 census.
In the Parish of Cudham, Kent, living at Maypole Green.
Edward Clark, Head, Married, age 45, occupation Game Keeper, born Cudham, Kent.
Mahala Clark, Wife, Married, aged 47, occupation Game Keeper, born Knockholt, Kent.
Richard Clark, Son, age 20, occupation Agricultural Labourer, born Cudham, Kent.
William Clark, Son, aged 18, occupation Agricultural Labourer, born Cudham, Kent.
Thomas Clark, Son, aged 16, occupation Agricultural Labourer, born Cudham, Kent.
James Clark, Son, aged 12, occupation Agricultural Labourer, born Cudham, Kent.
John Clark, Son, aged 8, Scholar, born Cudham, Kent.
Ellen Clark, Daughter, aged 6, Scholar, born Cudham, Kent.

From 1871 census.
In the Civil Parish of Cudham, living at Buckhurst Farm, South Street.
Edward Clark, Head, Married, age 55, occupation Game Keeper, born Cudham, Kent.
Mahala Clark, Wife, Married, age 57, born Knockholt, Kent.
James Clark, Son, age 21, occupation Farm Servant, born Cudham, Kent.
John Clark, Son, age 19, occupation Farm Servant, born Cudham, Kent.
Ellen Clark, Daughter, age 17, born Cudham, Kent.
Unreadable Cope(?), Grandson, age 13, Scholar, born Knockholt, Kent.

From 1881 census.
In the Civil parish of Eden Bridge, Rural Sanitary District of Sevenoaks, Ecclesiastical Parish or District of Saints Peter and Paul, Eden Bridge. Living in the High Street.
John Clark, Lodger, Unmarried, age 29, occupation Domestic Coachman, born Cudham, Kent.

1888. From a Certified copy of an entry of Marriage, purchased from the General Register Office.
1888. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Cudham in the County of Kent.
No. 302. When Married - January 21st 1888.
John Clark, age 36, Bachelor, occupation Coachman, residence Cudham, Father - Edward Clark, occupation of Father - Game Keeper.
Elsie Stalker, age 27, Spinster, residence Mayfair (Christ Church), Father Alexander Stalker, occupation of Father - Labourer.
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after banns by me, Henry L. Freer, Vicar.
In the presence of Jessie Patterson and Edward Clark.

1891. From the 1891 census of England and Wales. Taken night of Sunday 5th April 1891.
In the County of Surrey. The undermentioned Houses are situate within the Boundaries of the Civil parish of Reigate Borough, Municipal Borough of Reigate, Municipal Ward of Reigate Eastern, Urban Sanitary District of Reigate, Town or Village or Hamlet of Reigate, Rural Sanitary District of Reigate, Parliamentary Division of South Eastern or Reigate of the County of Surrey, Ecclesiastical Parish or District of St Matthews.
At London Road.
John Clark, Head, Married, age 38, occupation Coachman Domestic Servant, born Cudham, Kent.
Elsie Clark, Wife, Married, age 32, born Scotland.
Elsie Clark, Daughter, age 2, born London, Middlesex.
Emily Clark, Daughter, age 6 months, born Redhill, Surrey.

1901. From the 1901 census of England and Wales. Taken night of Sunday 31st March 1901.
In the Administrative County of Surrey. The undermentioned Houses are situate within the boundaries of the Civil Parish of St Mary, Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary, Borough of Guildford, Ward of Municipal Borough of St. Nicholas and (unreadable), Parliamentary division of S.W. or Guilford, Town of Guildford.
At 6 Castle Street.
John Clark, Head, Married, aged 48, occupation Coachman (Domestic), Worker, born Cudham, Kent.
Elsie Clark, Wife, Married, age 42, born Scotland.
Elsie Clark, Daughter, Single, age 12, born London.
Emily Clark, Daughter, Single, age 10, born Redhill, Surrey.
Edward Clark, Son, Single, age 8, born Redhill, Surrey.
Jack Clark, Son, Single, age 6, born Redhill, Surrey.
Arthur Clark, Son, Single, age 5, born Reigate, Surrey.
(Above probably should read Esther Clark, Daughter, Single, age 5, born Reigate, Surrey)
Ellen Clark, Daughter, Single ,age 3, born Reigate, Surrey.
Annie Clark, Daughter, Single, age 1, born Reigate, Surrey.

1911. From the 1911 census of England and Wales. Taken night of Sunday 2nd April 1911.
In the County of Surrey.
Living at 12 Cheselden Road, Guildford. Dwelling has 5 rooms.
John Clark, Head, age 59, Married, occupation Cabdriver, Worker, born Cudham, Kent.
Elsie Clark, Wife, age 51, Married, present marriage has lasted 23 complete years, 8 children born alive and 8 still living, born Elgin, Morayshire.
Emily Clark, Daughter, age 20, Single, occupation Dressmaker, Own account, At home, born Redhill, Surrey.
Edward Clark, Son, age 18, Single, occupation Warehouseman (Grocers), Worker, born Redhill, Surrey.
John Clark, Son, age 16, Single, occupation Clerk Rate Collectors Dept. Worker, born Redhill, Surrey.
Esther Clark, Daughter, age 15, Single, born Reigate, Surrey.
Ellen Clark, Daughter, age 13, occupation School, born Reigate, Surrey.
Annie Clark, Daughter, age 11, occupation School, born Reigate, Surrey.
James Clark, Son, age 7, born Guildford, Surrey.
(signed) John Clark.

1921. From the 1921 census of England and Wales. Taken night of Sunday 19 June 1921.
Living in the same household at 12, Cheseldon Road, Guildford, Surrey.
John Clark, Head, age 68 years, Male, Married, born Cudham, Kent, occupation Gardener, County Hospital, Guildford.
Elsie Clark, Wife, age 58 years, Female, Married, born Lossiemouth, Scotland, occupation Home Duties.
Emily Clark, Daughter, age 30 years, Female, Single, born Redhill, Surrey, occupation Dressmaker, Miss Jacks, Guildford.
Esther Clark, Daughter, age 25, Female, Single, born Reigate, Surrey, occupation Dressmaker, Miss Jacks, Guildford.
Ellen Clark, Daughter, age 23, Female, Single, born Reigate, Surrey, occupation Accountant Clerk, Mr Auaur(?), Guildford.
Annie Clark, Daughter, age 21 years, Female, Single, born Reigate, Surrey, occupation Last Employer Biddle, Printers out of work, Guildford.
James Clark, Son, age 18 years, Male, Single, born Guildford, Surrey, occupation Dentist Assistant, Mr Lyon, Guildford.
(signed) John Clark.

1930. From the General Register Office online index of Registrations of Deaths.
Death of John Clark Registered in the District of Guildford in the quarter April to June 1930.
Age at death - 78 years.

Sources

• Personal information.
• 1852 Registration of Birth.
• 1852 Parish record of Baptism. Kent Online Parish Clerks.
• 1861 UK census.
• 1871 UK census.
• 1881 UK census.
• 1888 Copy of an Entry of Marriage.
• 1891 England and Wales Census. Transcribed by Matthew Mace from the image available on the subscription website TheGenealogist. Original data held by the UK National Archives "RG12 General Register Office: 1891 Census Returns" Image reference - RG12 PN:0577 FN:128 Page:260.
• 1901 England and Wales Census. Transcribed by Matthew Mace from the image available on the subscription website TheGenealogist. Original data held by the UK National Archives "RG13 General Register Office: 1901 Census Returns" Image reference - RG13 PN:0604 FN:? Page:72.
• 1911 England and Wales Census. Transcribed by Matthew Mace from the image available on the subscription website TheGenealogist. Original data held by the UK National Archives "RG14 General Register Office: 1911 Census Schedules" Image reference - RG14 PN:3078 RD:33 SD:4 ED:12 SN:251 Page:503.
• 1921 England and Wales Census. Transcribed by Matthew Mace from the image available on the subscription website Findmypast Find my Past. Original data held by the UK National Archives. [basic search results can be viewed with a free account].
• 1930 Registration of Death.