Capt. James Clark

A Patriot of the American Revolution for PENNSYLVANIA. DAR Ancestor # A022383

OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. —JAMES CLARK. During the French and Indian War (1757-1763), Capt. James Burd of Lancaster Co., Penna, raised a regiment of foot soldiers, on May 10, 1757. Among these who served was "James Clark, enlisted May 19, 1757, for three years, aged 36 years, born in Ireland,"—one Daniel Clark, Lieut, was in the same company. The above man is thought to have been the same James Clark who came to the vicinity of Mercersburg where he bought a tract of land, known as "Clinton Hall." …who paid Thomas Kyle 2275 lbs. Gold or Silver with Thomas Clark and James Clark, Jr., dated June 26, 1787.—Here (Franklin Co.) James Clark lived, and a date of May 15, 1821—the "Repository" (newspaper) stated, "Died on the first inst., James Clark, Sr., of Montgomery Twp., having nearly attained his one hundredth year, leaving behind him upwards of sixty great-grandchildren, forty-two grandchildren, five children and aged widow." Under May 6, 1823, "James Clark (grandson) of Montgomery Twp. In his 16th year, being the third generation bearing the same name to die in five years."— Capt. James Clark married 1st. Nancy Reed, about 1754. He married 2nd Esther (unknown), a widow and relic of Alexander Renick, in 1784. (see Franklin Co. Record Book C - Pg. 537. Probated May 23, 1821.: He names wife Esther' son James (decd.), and grandsons James, George, John; son Thomas; sons-in-law, Charles Kilgore, David Humphrey, John Taggert. Of his children, Davide mar. Hannan Baird' Thomas mar. Jane Caldwell; John mar. ______ McDowell, Rebecca mar. John Taggert; Nancy mar. David Humphreys' Esther mar. Josiah (Joseph) Smith, Jennie mar. David Elden. Esther Clark died Aug. 12, 1823. In the 1790 Census the family of James Clark consisted of 3 men, 1 boy, 3 females and a slave. He is said by descendants to be buried in the Slate Hill graveyard. —Pennsylvania Archive 5th Series Volume 1, pg. 93.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 14 2023, 2:50:24 UTC