John Alexander Wark Jr (1867)

Born Feb 1867 in New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

During the 1880 US Census, 1. John Wark (age 40), was living in New York, New York, with his wife, 2. Eliza Wark (age 39), and their children:

3. Robert Wark (Son, age 16)

4. Annie Wark (Daughter, age 14)

5. John Wark Jr (Son, age 12)

6. Marther Wark (Son, age 10)

7. Samuel Wark (Son, age 8)

8. Emma Wark (Daughter, age 6)

9. Joseph Wark (Son, age 4)

10. Mary Wark (Daughter, age 3)

11. David Wark (Son, age 1)

John, Eliza, their eldest son, Robert, and each of their parents were all born in Ireland. All the other Wark children were born in New York. John's occupation was "Horseshoer". Eliza was "Keeping House". Robert was "Working with Father (Horseshoer)". Annie, John Jr., Marther, Samuel and Emma were attending school.

During the 1892 State of New York Census, 1. Eliza Wark (age 51, born in Ireland), was living in the Town of Flatbush, Kings County (E.D. 08), New York with her children:

2. Robert Wark (age 29, born in Ireland, horseshoer)

3. John A. Wark (age 26, born in US, horseshoer)

4. Samuel W. Wark (age 21, born in US, printer)

5. Anna G. Wark (age 19, born in US)

6. Joseph H. Wark (age 17, born in US)

7. Mary B. Wark (age 15, born in US)

8. David E. Wark, (age 13, born in US)

All family members are US citizens.

New York City Birth Record:

John Alexander Wark mentioned in the record of Alfred Wark

Name John Alexander Wark

Gender Male

Wife Ida Yerks Wark

Son Alfred Wark

Name Alfred Wark

Event Type Birth

Event Date 13 Aug 1893

Event Place Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

Gender Male

Father's Name John Alexander Wark

Mother's Name Ida Yerks Wark

During the 1900 US Census, 1. John A Wark (age 34), was living in the Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 1 New York City Ward 29, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ida Wark (age 33), and their son, Alfred Wark (age 7).

John and Ida Wark have been married for 8 years and are living at 98 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, and they own their home with a mortgage. John is Ice Dealer on own account (working with his brother?). Ida and her parents were all born in NY. John A Wark, Jr. was born in NY and both his parents were born in Ireland. Ida birthed 1 child, and 1 child living. John and Ida can read and write.

During the 1905 New York State Census, 1. John A Wark (age 38), was living in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ida Wark (age 37), and their sons,

3. Alfred Wark (Son, age 11)

4. Alexander Wark (Son, age 4)

5. John E Wark (Son, age 1)(This is John Elmer Wark)

John, Ida and family are living at 107 30th Street, Brooklyn, NY. John's occupation is "Ice Man" on own account (self employed), Ida, "House Work", Alfred "School 5 years" and Alexander and John E (John Elmer) are "Home". All family members were born in the US.

During the 1910 US Census, 1. John A. Wark (age 43), was living in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, with his wife, 2. Ida Wark (age 42), and their sons,

3. Alfred Wark (Son, age 16)

4. Alexander Wark (Son, age 8)

5. John E Wark (Son, age 7) (John Elmer Wark)

John and Ida and family are living at Railroad Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, and own their home with a mortgage. John and Ida report having been married 1 time and for 17 years. Ida has birthed 3 children and 3 children are living. John was born in New York and both his parents were born in Ireland/England. Ida was born in New York and both her parents were born in the US. Each of John and Ida's children were born in New York. No family members report having an occupation or work. Alexander did attend school and all family, except the youngest, John E Wark can read and write.

United States World War I Draft Registration Cards

Son of John and Ida Wark, Alfred Wark's WWI Draft Registration Card shows he was residing at 125 East 3rd Street (same as 1920 US census). Alfred Wark reports being single, and working as "mechanical chauffer" at Maxwell Motor Sales Corp. His Date of Birth was Aug 13, 1893, and he was born in Brooklyn. Alfred is of Medium height, slender, blue eyes, brown hair. The Draft Registration card was signed/dated June 15, 1917. Alfred reports not having prior military enlistment.

Name Alfred Wark

Event Type Draft Registration

Event Date 1917-1918

Event Place New York City no 61, New York, United States

Gender Male

Nationality United States

Birth Date 13 Aug 1893

Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, United States

During the 1920 US Census, 1. John Wark (age 52), was living in Brooklyn Assembly District 12, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ida Wark (age 51), and their sons,

3. Alexander Wark (Son, age 18)

4. Elmer Wark (Son, age 6)(John Elmer Wark)

John and Ida Wark and family are living at 125 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, and their home is owned free of mortgage. John was born in New York and both his parents were born in Ireland. Ida and her parents were born in New York, same as John and Ida's sons, Alexander and Elmer. All family members can read and write. John's occupation is "Forman" at "Rock Co". Ida is "Housewife", and Alexander works in "Lumber" at "B.A.F. A??"

Sources

• 1880 US Census: ["United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ6R-8N7 : 24 December 2015), Samuel Wart Or Wark in household of John Wart Or Wark, New York, New York, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 486, sheet 156A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0890; FHL microfilm 1,254,890.]

1892 State of New York Census (Must view image to see whole family.): ["New York State Census, 1892," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQQC-YFN : 6 November 2014), David E Wark, 1892; citing Flatbush, E.D. 08, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm 1,930,244.]

1893 NYC Birth Record for son, Alfred Wark: ["New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W7W-59M : 20 March 2015), John Alexander Wark in entry for Alfred Wark, 13 Aug 1893; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 10145 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,324,415.]

1900 US Census: ["United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSNG-LR2 : 6 March 2015), Ida Wark in household of John A Wark, Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 1 New York City Ward 29, Kings, New York, United States; citing sheet 22A, family 441, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,068.]

1905 New York State Census: [New York State Census, 1905, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKSG-MS5 : 26 November 2014), Ida Wark in household of John A Wark, Brooklyn, A.D. 18, E.D. 23, Kings, New York; citing p. 16, line 7, county offices, New York.; FHL microfilm 1,930,275.]

1910 US Census: ["United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5H1-PPT : 29 October 2015), Ida Wark in household of John A Wark, Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1349, sheet 4A, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,094.]

Alfred Wark's United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: ["United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXYV-SLW : 12 December 2014), Alfred Wark, 1917-1918; citing New York City no 61, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,754,502.]

1920 US Census: ["United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJ5B-76Q : 14 December 2015), John Wark, Brooklyn Assembly District 12, Kings, New York, United States; citing sheet 13B, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,821,163.]