Samuel Clarke (1843)

Born 1843 in Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Biography

Samuel was born in 1843. He is the son of Howell Clarke and Mary Edmonds.

Sources

• BAPTISM: Samuel CLARKE was born Oct-Dec 1843 in Bath, Somerset, to Howell & Mary Ann.

• 1851 CENSUS: Howell CLARKE & Mary Ann (nee EDMONDS) (46 & 47) lived in Wynn Street, Birmingham, with their children Elizabeth (21), Ann (21), James (16), Sarah (14), Mary (12), Geo. (9), Sam. (7), Alfred (4), and Lidia (1 month), as well as Elizabeth CLARKE's new husband, William SABELL (19). Howell was described as a 'Tallow Chandler', and of his children, Elizabeth was a 'Dress Maker', Ann a 'French Polisher', James a 'Tallow Chandler', Sarah and Mary both a 'Guard Chain Maker', and George a 'Candle Tyer'. William SABELL was a 'Brass Founder'.

• 1861 CENSUS: Samuel CLARKE (17) lived at 35 Sheepcote Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, as a lodger with Elizabeth MORRIS. Samuel worked as an ivory worker and was born in Bath.

• MARRIAGE: Samuel CLARKE and Sarah Ann HARRIS married Oct-Dec 1864, Birmingham.

• FAMILY CONNECTIONS: Samuel CLARKE and Sarah Ann CLARKE were witnesses on the marriage record of Sarah CLARK (Samuel's sister) to Henry DAVIES, 18 May 1869. Just Sarah Ann CLARKE (same signature) was a witness on the marriage of Alfred CLARK (Samuel's brother), 21 September 1868.

• 1881 CENSUS: Samuel and Sarah Ann CLARKE (37 & 37) lived 7 back 23 Edward Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, with George S. (13), Sarah A. (11), Benjamin H. (9), Mary F. E. (7), Albert J. (3), and Rachael (11 month). Samuel was born in Bath and an ivory button maker employing 5 men and 2 boys.

• 1891 CENSUS: Samuel and Sarah Ann CLARKE (47 & 47) lived 92 Summer Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, with Sarah A. (21), Benjamin H. (19), Rachael (10), Edith (9), and Lilian M. (6). Samuel was born in Bath and an ivory button maker employing 5 men and 2 boys. Samuel was a button manufacturer born in Bath; the younger Sarah A. was a button warehouse woman; and Benjamin H. was a colour letterpress printer.