John M Clark son of Silas Clark and Elizabeth Mills.
Silas Clark born 6 Sep 1790 Augusta or Botetourte County VA and died 18 Mar 1839 Kelly Clark Farm, Jackson Co, TN.
Elizabeth Mills born 1790 VA and died unknown.
Note: Some Researches have John M. Clark listed as John Mills Clark. My family shows John Morris Clark.
John was married 3 times and had 17 children.
1st married Katherine Proctor 14 Oct 1842 in Jackson Co, TN
2nd married Emily Wilson about 1860 in Jackson Co, TN - Emily died 1861.
3rd married Mary Ann "Polly" West about 1863 in Jackson Co, Tennessee.
Children of John M. Clark and Mary Ann "Polly" West
1. James Benjamin Clark
2. Silas Grundy Clark - My great grandfather
3. Sidney Edgar Clark
4. Rosie D. Clark
5. Melvina D. Clark
6. Thomas Gayhart Clark
7. Bertha Elizabeth Clark md A. J. Ray and William Henry Fox
John and Mary Ann Clark are my 2nd great grandparents.
This cemetary is located on my farm. It is mowed every two weeks. A Dr. Dycus, son of Dillard dycus, who was the son of "Preacher" Dycus takes care of the cemetary fund that pays for the upkeep. Dr. Dycus' mother was a Clark before marriage.
Jimmie Wiley
John M Clark son of Silas Clark and Elizabeth Mills.
Silas Clark born 6 Sep 1790 Augusta or Botetourte County VA and died 18 Mar 1839 Kelly Clark Farm, Jackson Co, TN.
Elizabeth Mills born 1790 VA and died unknown.
Note: Some Researches have John M. Clark listed as John Mills Clark. My family shows John Morris Clark.
John was married 3 times and had 17 children.
1st married Katherine Proctor 14 Oct 1842 in Jackson Co, TN
2nd married Emily Wilson about 1860 in Jackson Co, TN - Emily died 1861.
3rd married Mary Ann "Polly" West about 1863 in Jackson Co, Tennessee.
Children of John M. Clark and Mary Ann "Polly" West
1. James Benjamin Clark
2. Silas Grundy Clark - My great grandfather
3. Sidney Edgar Clark
4. Rosie D. Clark
5. Melvina D. Clark
6. Thomas Gayhart Clark
7. Bertha Elizabeth Clark md A. J. Ray and William Henry Fox
John and Mary Ann Clark are my 2nd great grandparents.
This cemetary is located on my farm. It is mowed every two weeks. A Dr. Dycus, son of Dillard dycus, who was the son of "Preacher" Dycus takes care of the cemetary fund that pays for the upkeep. Dr. Dycus' mother was a Clark before marriage.
Jimmie Wiley
Inscription
J.M. Clark Born Dec 23, 1818 Died Mar 28, 1882 ~ Gone but not forgotten ~
Gravesite Details
Stone broken and almost laying on its face - dates are readable - Only two Clarks found in Cemetery by Suzanne Weeks 6 June 2009
Family Members
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Leroy Montgomery Clark
1844–1920
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Katie Eugenia Clark Shoulders
1853–1924
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Phillip Adolphus Clark
1857–1935
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Arklo Neville Clark
1859–1924
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James Benjamin Clark
1864–1946
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Silas Grundy Clark
1865–1949
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Sidney Edgar Clark
1866–1934
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Melvina D. Clark Wilson
1871–1899
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Thomas Gayhart Clark
1875–1929
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Bosny DeKalb Clark
1880–1936