120. William Clark & 121. Susannah Crocker {Chester Co. PA, Mecklenburg Co. NC}
1721, William born in PA. (S) Gravestone. [Possibly of
Jonas Clark & Mary Long, married 5/11/1713 at Christ Church in Philadelphia,
PA.]
1726, Susannah born in PA, d/o §Nathan Crocker & Sr.
& Johanna Bursley.
~1744, William married Susannah.
1771, they moved from Chester Co., PA to Charlotte,
Mecklenbug Co., NC. (S) Pension application of son Jonas.
William and Susannah were members of the Steele Creek
Presbyterian Church in Mecklenburg Co., NC.
4/10/1783, Jesse Clark bought 120 acres on Sugar
Creek, adjacent to Wm Clark, from his brother Jonas, for £100 NC species. (S) Mecklenburg Co., DB11, P254.
7/1784, William served on a petit jury. (S) Meck. Co.
Crt. Minutes, B1, P490.
4/1787, William Clark vs. Will. Latham. (S) Meck. Co.
Crt. Minutes, B2, P109.
(S) 1790 Census, NC, Mecklenburg Co. William: 3,0,3,
3 slaves. He lives near Phineas Alexander, father of his future
daughter-in-law.
11/25/1790, William wrote his will: Being weak of
body, I give to my wf Susannah, during her widowhood, my house and kitchen with
all household furniture and all I possess on my farm except that which is mentioned
hereinafter. I give to my son Jonas a third of my land, a third to my dau Ann,
and the other third to my son James; should any die before they come of age
their share whall descend to their siblings. I give to my dau Ann a featherbed
and furnishings, her chest, one pot, two cows, her horse with saddle and
bridle; and to my daughter Susannah a feather bed and furniture and her horse
with saddle and bridle. I give to each of my sons John and Jesse 10 sh. The
household furniture left to my wf I leave for her to dispose of as she pleases
in her will. My wagon and gears together with all my horses and livestock, at
the end of the widowhood of my wife, are to be equally divided among my
children Mary, William, and Susannah; to Susannah Scott I give a Bible and a
heifer. The grain in the ground is for the use of the family while they keep
together. Exrs: Jesse and Jonas Clark. Wit: … William Clark, … (S) Meck. Co.,
Bk-A, P209.
5/2/1791, William died in Mecklenburg Co., NC; buried
in the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cem.
[7/1791, Jesse and Jonas named executors of their
father’s will. (S) Meck. Co. Crt. Minutes, B2, P375.]
9/6/1791, Susannah died; buried with William.
Family notes:
· Nathan
Crocker, Sr., listed on the Mayflower Births & Deaths as marrying Joanna
Bursley, born 1684, have 6 children born from 1709 - 1724. Nathan
Crocker Jr., born 1713, confirmed on several other listings, married in 1739 Mehitable
Crocker, a cousin who was born in 1716. Nathan & Joanna had a daughter Susannah,
born in 1743. This Susannah is the right age to be the 7th
child of this family.
· Mecklenburg Court minutes indicate that a “John Clark”, “William Clark Jr.”, and “James Clark” were also in the county at this time. James Clark deceased prior to 1/1789. William Clark Jr deceased prior to 4/1780, John Clark his executor. Another James Clark died bef. 7/1807. [All family names.]
· Mecklenburg Court minutes indicate that a “John Clark”, “William Clark Jr.”, and “James Clark” were also in the county at this time. James Clark deceased prior to 1/1789. William Clark Jr deceased prior to 4/1780, John Clark his executor. Another James Clark died bef. 7/1807. [All family names.]
·
(S) Pension application – Alexander Berryhill, S16,639,
West Tenn. #7542 (changed to Ala. ),
$33.33/year. Issued 26 April 1833: 3 Sept. 1832 Franklin County Alexander
Berryhill aged 69 states he has never seen a record of his age. He enlisted in Mecklenburg County Clark brothers.
James Martin, one son of Capt. James N. Clark and Charles Weeks whom he has
known for about 40 years, both of Franklin
County
Children of William and Susannah:
i. Adj John Clark, born 1746 in Chester Co., PA.
[See John’s daughter Harriett’s war pension
application – the source of much of the family information.]
1775, John volunteered for the Revolutionary war,
serving 4 months as a private in Capt. McCrea’s Co., Col. Adam Alexander’s NC
Regt. in action against the Cherokee Indians.
1779, John volunteered again, serving 4 months as a
private in Capt. Nathaniel Martin’s Co. of mounted riflemen; and was in the
battle of Stono.
1780, John volunteered again, serving 6 months as a
private in Capt. Nathaniel Martin’s Co., Col. Wm R. Davie’s NC Regt.
1781, John served with brothers Jesse and Jonas in
the Revolutionary War; under Capt. James N. Martin He was appointed Adjutant to
Maj Joseph Dixon. Battles included “Guilford Court House”. He also served as
Adjutant in the 3rd regiment, commanded by Col. William Polk. Total service was
10 months.
1782, John married Margaret Lewis; d/o James Lewis.
1786, a probate record ind icates John is married to Margaret Lewis.
(S) York Co.
Marr’s, P9.
(S) 1790 Census, SC, York Co. John, 121; 3 slaves.
[York Co., SC is adjacent to Mecklenburg Co., NC.]
11/25/1790, John named in his father’s will.
2/5/1791, John mentioned in the will of James Lewis.
2/4/1793, John mentioned in a deed as living on/near Broad River and Cain Creek.
10/24/1797, John mentioned in a deed as living near
Mill Creek.
5/10/1799, John: plat for 120 acres on Allisons’s Cr.
(S) 1800 Census, SC, York Co. John, 11001:“females”
section torn from page.
(S) 1810 Census, SC, York Co. John, 11101:00101. 7
slaves.
(S) 1820 Census, SC, York Co. John, 000101:00101. 5
slaves.
5/7/1821, brothers John, Jesse, & Jonas and
sister Susannah mentioned in the will of their brother James.
(S) 1830 Census, SC, York Co. John, 80-90 years old;
wife 70-80 years old; 1 male 15-20 years old.
10/16/1832, John, a resident of the York Distr. of
SC, applied for a war pension.
6/27/1833, John, of York Distr., was awarded an
annual pension of $169.99 for his Revolutionary war service in NC. He was given
an initial payment of $424.97.
1838 in York Distr., John wrote his will. (S)
SCDA&H, S108093, Reel 30, Frame 54. ???
10/20/1838, John died [“age 90 years”].
8/21/1839, Margaret died [at “eighty odd years”].
Children:
Cinthia Clark, born 1/1/1783.
She married Robert M Wilson, born 1780-1790.
(S) 1830 Census, SC, York Dist. Robert 40-50, Cinthia
40-50.
Bef. 7/7/1838 she died. (S) Pension application.
Mary Polly Clark, born 7/1/1786.
She married John Miller, born 1876 in SC.
7/7/1838 she was alive according to his sister’s
pension application.
(S) 1850 Census, SC, Laurens Co. Farmers with 3 adult
children at home.
1851, she died. (S) Pension application.
William Clark, born 4/17/1788.
7/7/1838 he was alive according to his sister’s pension
application.
Peggy Clark, born 2/20/1791 in SC.
Bef. 7/7/1838 she died. (S) Pension application.
Harriett Clark, born 1/22/1794 in SC.
She married J T Alexander.
1838, Harriett [and siblings mentioned in her pension
application] mentioned in the will of her father.
12/4/1845 in Lincoln Co., NC, she applied for a
revolutionary war half-pension as an heir to her mother’s pension.
(S) 1860 Census, NC, Lincoln Co. J T is a saddle &
hump maker with a personal estate of $700.
James Lewis Clark, born 6/12/1796 in SC.
He married Lavicea ?.
7/7/1838 he was alive according to his sister’s pension
application.
John Franklin Clark, born 4/15/1801 in SC.
Bef. 7/7/1838 he died. (S) Pension application.
ii. Sgt Jesse H
Clark, born 1756 in Chester Co., PA.
1781, Jesse served with brothers John and Jonas in
the Revolutionary War; under Capt. James N. Martin in the 3rd regiment,
commanded by Col. William Polk.
4/10/1783, Jesse bought 120 acres on Sugar Creek,
adjacent to Wm Clark, from his brother Jonas, for £100 NC species. (S) Mecklenburg Co., DB11, P254.
1785, Jesse married Deborah Alexander, d/o 244.
Zebulon Alexander. [And aunt to Jesse’s brother Jonas’ 3rd wife Ann.]
11/25/1790, Jesse named in his father’s will.
7/1791, Jonas & Jesse named executors in the will
of their father. (S) MeckCo., Crt. Of Comm.
Pl eas, B2, P375.
6/26/1792, Jesse witnessed a deed of his brother
Jonas. (S) Mecklenburg Co., DB14, P155.
(S) 1800 Census, NC, Mecklenburg, Salisbury . “Jess” 12010:31110.
1807 in Mecklenburg Co. ,
Jesse served on a Jury in the case of slave Nathan belonging to Daniel Gallant
accused of stealing. (S) NC Slaves and Free persons of Col or, 2001, P66. [He was found not guilty.]
(S) 1810 Census, NC, Mecklenburg .
41201:02210. Jesse is listed on the page after his brother Jonas.
(S) 1820 Census, NC, Mecklenburg Co. “Jesse”,
122311:00011. 5 slaves.
1821, Deborah died in NC.
5/7/1821, brothers John, Jesse, & Jonas and
sister Susannah mentioned in the will of their brother James.
1/1/1824, Brothers Jonas and Jesse sold 48 acres on
Sugar Creek for $364.76. (S) Mecklenburg Co.,
DB22, P147.
1/20/1824, Jesse sold 26 acres on Sugar Creek for
$182. (S) Mecklenburg Co., DB22, P73.
9/15/1824 in Mecklenburg Co., Jesse was the bondsman
for his nephew Jonas Jr’s marriage.
12/7/1825 in Mecklenburg Co., Jesse was the bondsman
for his grandnephew Stephen Emerson’s marriage.
10/1/1827, Jesse had a letter left in the Charlotte
Post Office. (S) Catawba Journal, Oct 23, 1827.
9/17/1829, Wm Clark quit-claimed to Jesse H Clark
land originally conveyed by Jesse. (S) Mecklenburg
Co., DB23, P381. On the same date Jesse sold this land for $220. (S) Mecklenburg Co., DB23, P391.
(S) 1830 Census, NC, Mecklenburg Co. “Jessee”, 70-80
years old; 2 females 60-70 years old.
9/2/1832, Jesse, age 76, died in Mecklenburg Co.;
buried in the Steele Creek Presby. Church Cem.
Children:
William L Clark, born 1788 in NC.
1828, he married Dian Manly, 1806–1845.
1846, he died.
iii. Lt Jonas
Clark (60), born 5/16/1759 in Chester Co., PA.
iv. James Clark, born ~1762 in Chester Co., PA.
11/25/1790, James named with his siblings in his
father’s will.
5/7/1821, will of James Clark: Being in a low state
of health, I leave $1 to each of my brother John, Jesse, and Jonas Clark; to my
sister Susannah Rudisill my bed and furnishings, my chest, and my weating
apparel; to my brother-in-law John Rudisill my colt and gun; and to Thos. J.
Clark $100 when he reaches 21 with interest accruing to that time. All the
balance of my estate including my land, after my debts are paid, I will to
Polly McQuay for her support and sustenance for her natural life, for herself
alone, but not to be wasted or squandered. At her decease whatever remains I
leave to be divided between John and Susannah Rudisill. Sole Exr. David
McDonald. Witness … Issac Alexander.
1824, James died in Mecklenburg Co., NC. (S) Will
probated.
v. Mary Clark,
born ~1764 in Chester Co., PA.
11/25/1790, Mary named in her father’s will.
Bef. 5/7/1821 Mary died. (S) Not named in her brother
James’ will.
vi. William
Clark Jr, born ~1767 in Chester Co., PA. (S) Steel Creek Cemetery Guide.
11/25/1790, William named in and witnessed his
father’s will.
5/1791, William, age 23, died; buried in the Steele
Creek Presbyterian Church Cem. with his parents. (S) Gravestone.
vii. Susannah
Clark, born ~1769 in Chester Co., PA.
11/25/1790, Susannah named in her father’s will.
9/19/1793, Susannah married John Rudisill Jr, born
7/16/1767. (S) Will of her brother James.
5/7/1821, brothers John, Jesse, & Jonas and
sister Susannah mentioned in the will of their brother James.
8/31/1830, John died in Mecklenburg Co.
Children:
Mary E Rudisill, born 6/18/1798 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.
1/3/1815, she married Charles Reinhardt, 1795–1847.
8/11/1870 she died in Memphis, TN.
viii. Ann
Clark, born ~1771 in Chester Co., PA.
11/25/1790, Ann named in her father’s will.
Bef. 5/7/1821 Ann died. (S) Not named in her brother
James’ will.
