Notes for Robert Nelson CLARK

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Notes for Robert Nelson CLARK

1850 Federal Census, Rahway, Essex Co., NJ:
Robert N. Clark 36
Mary M. 34
Sanford 8
Abby B. 3
Anne 55
[Georgianna is not listed in census.]
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In 1860 this family lived in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey. Georgianna is not listed in this census.
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In 1870 the family had moved ot Henry County, Illinois:
name: Robert A Clark
estimated birth year: 1815
gender: Male
age in 1870: 55y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: New Jersey
home in 1870: Illinois, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Robert A Clark M 55y New Jersey
Mary M Clark F 53y New Jersey
Sanford Clark M 28y New Jersey
Georgiana Clark F 26y New Jersey
William E Clark M 28y New Jersey
Abba B Clark F 24y New Jersey
Nelson Clark M 1y Illinois
[Who is Georgianna?]
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1880 census:
name : Robert N. Clark
event: Census
event date: 1880
event place: Henry, Marshall, Illinois, United States
gender: Male
age: 65
marital status : Married
occupation : Rtd Merchant
race or color (original) :
ethnicity (standardized) : American
relationship to head : Self
birthplace : New Jersey, United States
birthdate : 1815
spouse's name :
spouse's birthplace :
father's name :
father's birthplace : New Jersey, United States
mother's name :
mother's birthplace : New Jersey, United States
page : 309
page character : A
entry number : 2933
nara film number : T9-0234
gs film number : 1254234
digital folder number: 004240541
image number: 00805
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Robert N. Clark M 65 New Jersey, United States
wife Mary M. Clark F 64 New Jersey, United States
son-in-law William E. Clark M 38 New Jersey, United States
wife Abbie B. Clark F 33 New Jersey, United States
son Nelson Clark M 11 Illinois, United States
daughter Mary B. Clark F 3 Illinois, United States
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Obituary 13 August 1891 "Henry News Republican", Henry, Marshall Co., Illinois:
"Robert Nelson Clark was born in Rahway township, Essex county, N.J., Oct. 16, 1814. He was one of nine children, the only one left being Mrs. Margaret Denman of Kansas. Was a descendant of the brother of Abram Clark, the signer of the Declaration of
Independence [incorrect!], which family came to America in the sixteenth century. The residence of this worthy ancestor was but half a mile from the old homestead of R.N. Clark, which had been bought of the Indians by his forefathers. January 22, 1839
was married to Mary M. Boylston, soon after which moving to the family where the family resided till coming to Illinois. He was a mason by trade, and a very expert workman. In his youthful days there was a long apprenticeship, and the boss, as was his
custom, gave the apprentice upon serving his time a gift of $5. In the case of Mr. Clark, so satisfactory had he served that his employer presented him with $50. He came to Henry in 1866, and built a store where he conducted the hardware business until
the spring of 1875. He also built the two story residence on Main street in 1867, where he spent the remainder of his days. He was a member of the town committee, and served as a member of the board of education for several terms before coming west. He
was also elected as a city councilman of Henry for two years. His character was that of a good citizen, and having filled the measure allotted to man, leaves the stage of action, with the record of a faithful servant and respect of all.
The funeral was held at the New Jerusalem church on Wednesday morning, Rev. C. W. Ayling, pastor of the M.E. Church, officiating. He leaves a wife, one son in New Jersey, and one daughter, wife of W.E. Clark of this city, and eight grandchildren,
four in New Jersey and four in Henry."
[February 29, 1872 - In this city, Feb. 26, by Rev. W. R. Stow, James R. Clark of Roselle, N. J., to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Robert Clark of this city. - Marriages in Marshall County, Illinois from website] May be daughter of Robert Clark above.
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See 1860 map Union Twp. for his land.
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