James B. Clark (1860 - 1942)

Born 2 Oct 1860 in Valle Crucis, Watauga, North Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Jane (Cochran) Clark — married 21 Dec 1883 in Carter, Tennessee, United States

Died 29 Sep 1942 at age 81 in Tolley Town, Carter, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

James Clark was born in North Carolina.

James Clark was born on October 2, 1860 in Valle Crucis, Watauga County, North Carolina and died on September 29, 1942 in Carter County, Tennessee. He was the son of James Wilburn Clark and Suzannah Lusk. ^{[1] [2]}

A story of James Clark, his wives Jane Cochran and Donna Grindstaff, and their family comes from the book "Jeremiah and Alexander Clark of North Carolina" published in 1997. The story follows with the author's (Robert Bradley Clark) permission.

"James B. Clark was born March 7, 1861 [October 2, 1860], near Valle Crucis, to James Wilburn Clark and Suzanne Lusk. He lived in Clarktown for many years then moved off the mountain where the land and the weather were better suited to farming. James died on September 15, 1942 [September 29, 1942]. His first wife was Jane Cochran. Jane was the daughter of Taylor Cochran and Delila Carver. Donna Grindstaff was the second wife of James Clark.

The children of James Clark and Jane Cochran were Jesse, Deeley, Josey, George, Sam, Silas, Ader, Ruth, Mary, and Lottie Clark. Jesse married Betty Miller. Dealey’s husband was John Arwood. Josey was married to Dave Hodge. George was married to Ethel McCurry, sister of Elvy McCurry. Sam died unmarried around 21 years of age. Silas married Elvy McCurry, sister of Ethel McCurry. Ader’s husband was Vick Campbell. Ruth married Raymond Jackson. Mary’s husband was Robert Byrd. Robert was the son of Hutson Byrd and Martha Woodby and a grandson to Blake Byrd and Caroline Clark. Lottie was married to Lee Woodby.

James Clark and Donna Grindstaff had a daughter named Bessie Clark. She married Robert Edward Clark." ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95697497/james-b-clark: accessed 10 October 2021), memorial page for James B Clark (2 Oct 1860–29 Sep 1942), Find A Grave: Memorial #95697497, citing Cochran Cemetery, Tolley Town, Carter County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by TwinA (contributor 46621923).
2. ↑ "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NSQV-WQF : 23 February 2021), James B Clark, 29 Sep 1942; Death, Carter, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville.
3. ↑ Clark, Robert Bradley. Jeremiah and Alexander Clark of North Carolina. West Des Moines, Iowa: 1997. Page 59.

See also:

• "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWDW-F5D: 19 March 2020), James W Clark, 1870.

• "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSZB-43W : 11 March 2022), Jas B Clark, 1900.

• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGXP-4X8 : accessed 8 April 2022), James Clark, Civil District 3, Carter, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 6A, family 109, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1492; FHL microfilm 1,375,505.

• 1920 United States Federal Census. Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Carter, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/112728563:6061

• 1930 United States Federal Census. Year: 1930; Census Place: Harrell, Mitchell, North Carolina; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341441. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/76140266:6224

• 1940 United States Federal Census. Year: 1940; Census Place: Carter, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03878; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 10-4. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/35521704:2442

• Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958. Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 9. Name James B Clark. Birth Date 2 Oct 1860. Death Date 29 Sep 1942. Death Place Carter, Tennessee, USA. Father Wilburn Clark. Mother Susanne Lusk. Tennessee Certificate of Death, Carter County, Certificate Number 20042.

• Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002. Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Name Jas Clark. Marriage Date 21 Dec 1883. Marriage Place Carter, Tennessee, USA. Spouse Jane Cochran.