George Clark Sr.
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George Washington Clark Sr. (1843 - 1914)

George Washington "Judge Clark" Clark Sr.
Born in Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 8 Jun 1865 [location unknown]
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Father of , , , , [private daughter (1870s - 1970s)], [private daughter (1870s - unknown)], , , [private son (1880s - unknown)], [private son (1880s - unknown)] and [private daughter (1890s - 1970s)]
Died at age 71 in Vinita, Craig, Oklahoma, United Statesmap
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Biography

From http://scraperhistory.com/reports/Deesugawskee.htm :

George was a Private assigned to Company E, Third Indian Home Guard Regiment of the Confederate Army. He later switched to Union side. He was Judge of the Circuit Court, Northern District, Cherokee Nation, for terms of 1879 and 1883. Cattle brand was 7C. Range on Pryor Creek. George W. Clark was one of the early day cattlemen, and owned a big cattle ranch five miles northwest of Adair. He was a white man, and married Lydia Ann Scraper, and to this union a large family of children were born. George had the name of having more cattle on his ranch that were paid for than any other cattleman in this part of the Territory. He moved to Vinita in the early 90's and built a fine home, where he lived until the time of his death. He served for a number of years as vice president of the First National Bank of Vinita. He was one of the country's most substantial citizens. His wife was a great church worker and was a pillar in the Methodist church, of Vinita. (From: James R. Carselowey - Indian Pioneer History Papers page 450) *George was not entirely white, his great-grandmother was half Cherokee(Catherine McDaniel Ward). The Cherokee Stockman's Protective and Detective Association was formed to assist cattlemen and put an end to rustling. The association was organized Sept 3, 1884, at Vinita with G. W. Clark as the first president. (Vinita, I. T. The Story of a Frontier Town of the Cherokee Nation by O. B. Campbell)

Judge George W. Clark Dead - Vinita paper Jan 1, 1915

George W. Clark Sr., died at his home in this city Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, after lingering illness. Deceased was a native of the old Cherokee Nation and was one of the best known men in this section of the state. He was always industrious, progressive, a large property holder and was always found in the front ranks of the countrys development. He served for several years as a Cherokee Judge when the Indians maintained their own local government. George was born on March 18th 1843, near Maysville, AK, and was in his 71st year. He married June 8, 1865, to Miss Lydia Ann Scraper, who survives him. The other surviving members of the family are: W. H. Clark, Mrs. Lee Barrett, Mrs. E. B. Frayser, Ross and Maday Clark, all of this city, and Mrs. J. L. Kell of Chelsea, and Geo. W. Clark Jr of Strang. He is also survived by one brother, Wm. A. Clark of Chelsea, and three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Young of Wagoner, Mrs. Lucy Duncan of Afton, and Mrs. Ellen Taylor of Strang. Funeral services were conducted at the home yesterday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. Taylor, Pastor of the M. E. Church, South, after which the Masons took charge and accompanied the remains to the cemetery where the Masonic burial rites were performed in consigning the body to the ground.
George was Cherokee.

Judge George Washington Clark was born in the Cherokee Nation Indian Territory, in 1843, the oldest child of Polly and Joseph Clark. He married Lydia Ann Scraper, also a Cherokee, on June 8, 1865. [1] They were the parents of at least eleven children, including Henry, James, Lizzie, Lydia, Susie, Joe, Pollie, Willie, George, Ross, and Effa. [2] [3]

Judge George Washington Clark "George", served in the Indian Home Guards during the Civil War and the served the Cherokee Nation as a Councilor, Senator, District Solicitor, JUDGE, and Speaker of the Council. [4] He died December 30, 1914 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, in Vinita, Craig Co., Oklahoma, USA. [5]

Sources

  1. obituary of Mrs. Lydia Ann Scraper Clark, Vinita Daily Journal, July 9, 1920. obit
  2. Cherokee Census, 1883. Series 7RA-29. Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75. The National Archives at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas. Saline District.
  3. Cherokee Census, 1893. Series 7RA-54. Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75. The National Archives at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas. Cooweescoowee District.
  4. Hampton, David K. Cherokee Mixed-Bloods. Arc Press of Cane Hill, Lincoln, Arkansas. 2005. pp. 522-523
  5. Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/70031599/george-w.-clark : accessed 22 May 2021), memorial page for Judge George Washington Clark (18 Mar 1843–30 Dec 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70031599, citing Fairview Cemetery, Craig Co., Vinita, Oklahoma, USA ; Maintained by Phyllis (contributor 46530541) .




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posted by Lady (McDonald) Sherry
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Hello cousin then! George Washington Clark is also my blood relative, brother of my 3x great grandmother Ellen. Wikitree is a collaborative site meant to improve genealogy. Could you tell us what info is wrong so it can be corrected? Feel free to send a private message if you prefer. Thank you for the explanation.
posted by Ryan Kinser
Clark-62237 and Clark-23450 appear to represent the same person because: clear duplicate
posted by Ryan Kinser
George was born 18March 1843, Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Married Lydia Scraper 8 June 1865, died 30 D3cember 1914 at Viita, buried Fairview cemetery.
posted on Clark-62237 (merged) by Kathie (Parks) Forbes

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