Birth year of 1836 on marker is not correct. 1826 was given in a later census. Other documents support 1926 as his birth year.
1860 census indicates a son James born in abt. 1853. No further records found for James.
"George Clark of near Cora died Monday morning of the infirmities incident to old age. About four months ago he fell breaking an arm and since then had steadily declined. He would have been 85 years of age next October and was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Perry Township. He had been active in farming until recent years and took much interest in local affairs.
He is survived by his wife and four sons, Henry and Harry of Patriot, and John and Pete at home and by two daughters, Mrs. Ella Bostic of Rodney and Miss Martha at home. The funeral services were held Wednesday at Salem Church, conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Brown. Burial by David of Centerville."
Gallipolis Bulletin
June 8, 1911
Birth year of 1836 on marker is not correct. 1826 was given in a later census. Other documents support 1926 as his birth year.
1860 census indicates a son James born in abt. 1853. No further records found for James.
"George Clark of near Cora died Monday morning of the infirmities incident to old age. About four months ago he fell breaking an arm and since then had steadily declined. He would have been 85 years of age next October and was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Perry Township. He had been active in farming until recent years and took much interest in local affairs.
He is survived by his wife and four sons, Henry and Harry of Patriot, and John and Pete at home and by two daughters, Mrs. Ella Bostic of Rodney and Miss Martha at home. The funeral services were held Wednesday at Salem Church, conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Brown. Burial by David of Centerville."
Gallipolis Bulletin
June 8, 1911
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