Joseph
Brasher
"Joe"
Clark
Born in Coffee, Alabama, United States
Ancestors 
Son of William Henry Clark
and Mary Elizabeth (Cotter) Clark
Brother of
Rufus William Clark, William Shelley Clark, Clennie Melvin (Clark) Snellgrove, James Cantsel Clark, Mattie Lee (Clark) Stevens, E. Tillis Clark, Clyde Elizabeth (Clark) Ezell, Prillie Amanda (Clark) Godwin, Lillie Clark, Ira Remson Clark, Arnice O'Neal Clark, Evelyn Grace (Clark) Watkins and Willie Ruth Clark
Husband of
Callie Irene (Gunter) Clark
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Died
at age 78
in Alabama, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Jul 2019
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Biography
Joseph engaged in farming in Coffee County, Alabama.
Joseph Brasher "Joe" Clark was born on 18 November 1902 in Coffee County, Alabama, United States.[1][2] He was the son of William Henry Clark (1872-1916) and Mary Elizabeth (Cotter) Clark (1877-1957).
Joseph B. Clark was enumerated on the 1910 United States Census in the household of his father, William Henry Clark. He was seven years old. Other members of the household were his mother, Mary J., and seven siblings. They were all living in Centerville, Coffee County, Alabama.[3]
Joseph B. Clark was enumerated on the 1920 United States Census in the household of his widowed mother, Mary Elizabeth Clark. He was seventeen years old. Other members of the household were six younger siblings. They were all living in Centerville, Coffee County, Alabama. Joseph B. Clark was working as a laborer on the family farm.[4]
Joseph B. Clark was enumerated as head of household on the 1930 United States Census. Other members of the household were his wife, Callie C., and their children Gurtel T. and Cecil J. He and Callie Irene Gunter Clark had been married approximately nine years. They were living in Centerville, Coffee County, Alabama. Joseph Clark was working as a farmer.[5]
Joe D. Clark was enumerated as head of household on the 1940 United States Census. Other members of his household were his wife, Callie, and their children Cecil, J. W., and Gurter. They were living in Centerville, Coffee County, Alabama. Joe was thirty-six years old and working on a farm.[6]
Joe was forty-seven years old when the 1950 United States Census was taken. He and his family were living in Clintonville, Coffee County, Alabama. Joe was working as a farmer.[7]
In 1957, he was mentioned as "Joe Clark, New Brockton [Alabama]" in the obituary of his mother, Mary Clark.[8]
In 1958, he was mentioned in the obituary of his sister, Grace Watkins, as "Joe Clark of New Brockton [Alabama]".[9]
In 1967, Joe Clark was mentioned in the obituary of his brother, Rufus William Clark.[10]
Joe Brasher Clark passed away on 25 October 1981 in Alabama, at the age of 78 years.[2] He was buried in Old Tabernacle Cemetery, New Brockton, Coffee County, Alabama.[11]
Known Children:
- Gurthel (Clark) Lunsford (1922-1999)
- Cecil Joseph Clark (1927-2007)
- Jim Willie Clark (1932-2013)
- (Possibly Living) Clark
Sources
- ↑ “U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947,” images, Ancestry.com (accessed 21 Oct 2020), Image for Joseph Brasher Clark, serial no. 546, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 51. Ancestry Sharing Link
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JRTS-C3P : 19 May 2014), Joe Clark, Oct 1981; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
- ↑
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970180; FHL microfilm: 1374020; Image number: 1103; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03321-4
FamilySearch Record: MKQQ-CQ8 (accessed 18 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVG-WKF
Joseph B Clark (7), single son, in household of William H Clark (37) in Centerville, Coffee, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place William H Clark M 37 Married Head Farmer Alabama Mary J Clark F 33 Married Wife Alabama Rufus W Clark M 17 Single Son Farm Laborer Alabama Shelley W Clark M 16 Single Son Farm Laborer Alabama James C Clark M 12 Single Son Alabama Mattie L Clark F 11 Single Daughter Alabama Joseph B Clark M 7 Single Son Alabama Clide E Clark F 5 Single Daughter Alabama Prillie A Clark F 4 Single Daughter Alabama Irie R Clark M 0 Single Son Alabama - ↑
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 70; Digital film/folder number: 004964190; FHL microfilm: 1820008; Image number: 852; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01874-9
FamilySearch Record: MXZ7-21J (accessed 18 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6Y-42M
Joseph B Clark (17), single son, in household of Mary Clark (43) in Election Precinct 12 Centerville, Coffee, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Mary Clark F 43 Widowed Head Alabama Joseph B Clark M 17 Single Son Laborer Alabama Clyd E Clark F 15 Single Daughter Alabama Prilliie Clark F 14 Single Daughter Alabama Remson Ira Clark M 12 Single Son Alabama Ornis Clark M 10 Single Son Alabama Evelyn G Clark F 7 Single Daughter Alabama Willie R Clark F 4 Single Daughter Alabama - ↑
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 14; Digital film/folder number: 004949977; FHL microfilm: 2339743; Image number: 676; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03727-4
FamilySearch Record: 361G-3N2 (accessed 18 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR44-WFV
Joseph B Clark (27), married head of household in Election Precinct 12 Centerville, Coffee, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Joseph B Clark M 27 Married Head Farmer Alabama Callie C Clark F 28 Married Wife Alabama Gurtel T Clark F 8 Single Daughter Alabama Cecil J Clark M 2 Single Son Alabama - ↑
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 62; Digital film/folder number: 005454708; Image number: 479; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: V1L2-FYL (accessed 18 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MR-1Q81
Jae D Clark (36), married head of household in Election Precinct 12 Centerville, Coffee, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Joe B Clark M 36 Married Head Renter Alabama Callie Clark F 36 Married Wife N P Alabama Cecil Clark M 12 Single Son Alabama J W Clark M 7 Single Son Alabama (Possibly Living) Clark M 2 Single Son Alabama - ↑
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 8; Line: 1; Digital film/folder number: 109015969; Image number: 9
FamilySearch Record: 6F72-QQXZ (accessed 18 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-Y9HF-C
Joe B Clark (47), married, Farmer, head of household in Clintonville, Coffee, Alabama, United States. Born in Ala.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Joe B Clark M 47 Married Head Farmer Alabama Callie Clark F 49 Married Wife Alabama J W Clark M 17 Son Alabama (Possibly Living) Clark M 11 Son Alabama - ↑ The Elba Clipper, July 25, 1957, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-elba-clipper-obituary-for-mary-clark/55581037/ : accessed April 13, 2023), clip page for Obituary for MARY CLARK Clark (Aged 80) by user NSpires7704
- ↑ "Mrs. Grace Watkins (Obituary)," The Dothan (Alabama) Eagle, 07 Jul 1958, p. 3, col. 5; image copy, ‘’Newspapers.com’’ (http://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Oct 2020).
- ↑ "Rufus William Clark (Obituary)," 'The Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser, 05 Sep 1967, p. 2, col. 1; image copy, ‘’Newspapers.com’’ (http://www.newspapers.com: accessed 20 Oct 2020).
- ↑ Find A Grave, database and images : accessed 13 July 2019), memorial page for Joseph Brasher “Joe” Clark (18 Nov 1902–25 Oct 1981), Find A Grave: Memorial #48661394, citing Old Tabernacle Cemetery, New Brockton, Coffee County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by RK (contributor 47245100).
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Joseph by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Joseph:
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