Eleanor Clark

1 June 1860 US Census (Image available)
Ward 19 District 3 [in Brooklyn, New York]
Eli Hart 38, mason, born England
Mary Hart 28 born England [c.1831-2]
Emily age 3 born England [c. 1856-7]
Ellen age 1 born New York [c.1858-9; later referred to as Eleanor and Elnora]
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCW9-TT3 : 12 December 2017), Eli Hart, 1860.

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On 9 May 1871 they arrive back in New York from a visit to England, ship American Union.
Eli Hart 43 Plasterer
Mary Hart 40
Emili 16 (Emily)
Ellen 4 [I think this should be 14]

Has in description - Living in the U.S. for 15 years [i.e. since c. 1856].

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1 June 1880 Census. The only possible record with matching age is an Elenor Hart, boarder at the house of Charles and Louis Palmer at 13 Charlton St, NYC, aged 21, saleslady, born new York - but it says father born NJ, mother NY. There's a 12-year-old Jennie Hart directly underneath, also shown as saleslady, with parents born in same locations. ??? - Coincidence, error or deliberate misinformation?
"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZDB-F4Z : 7 September 2017), Elenor Hart in household of Chas Palmer, New York, New York, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 113, sheet 164C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0872; FHL microfilm 1,254,872.
(Image available, but you need to scroll ahead one page. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB6-SD1V?i=26&cc=...)

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24 Feb 1886. Married in Alexandria, Virginia. James is 34 (b. 1852 NYC) and Eleanor 30 (b. 1856, Rochester, NY). James' parents' names and Eleanor's father's name is given. Both are shown as widowed. (?)
"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR7W-S6Y : 11 February 2018), James A. Clark and Eleanor Hart, 24 Feb 1886; citing Alexandria, Virginia, reference No 51; FHL microfilm 30,205.

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Alexandria Gazette (DC), February 07, 1887, Image 1 "Tragedy in Washington" (see attachment under Sources). This article tells in some detail the story of Frank A. Clark, printer, shooting his father-in-law Eli (who is thought to be dying, but apparently survives this) on Pennsylvania Avenue. Eli has characterised James as a "worthless, shiftless sort of fellow", and the article states that although Clark had moved to Charleston, SC for work, had not sent any money home and had not supported his wife (Eleanor). Eli and Eleanor had in the meantime set up a successful confectionary business. Eli's wife (this must be his 3rd wife, Lucy) had been ill in hospital for some time, and Eleanor had also recently had to be admitted to hospital with an illness. (It says that Eli is 65, but he must have been younger than this at the time.)
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85025007/1887-02-07/ed-1/...

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The Washington Critic., February 25, 1887, Image 4: "Eli Hart's Assailant Held" (see also under Sources). This is a follow-up story to the shooting (see above), which states that Eli has recovered enough to appear in court, where his son-in-law James is being held on a charge of assault to kill. The Court allowed the case to proceed to Criminal Court.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82000205/1887-02-25/ed-1/...

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15 Aug 1887. Birth record of son (unnamed on this record) shows both parents as born NY; mother Eleanor Hart Clark; father's name James A. Clark. This turns out to be George Clark, who dies aged 3 in 1890.
"District of Columbia Births and Christenings, 1830-1955," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F756-YX4 : 10 March 2018), Eleanor Hart Clark in entry for Clark, 15 Aug 1887; citing Washington, District of Columbia, reference cn 47682; FHL microfilm 2,114,535.

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7 December 1890 - son George dies, aged 3. His burial record address is given as 2153 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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The Morning Times (Wash. DC), March 27, 1896, Page 8, image 8: Eleanor Clark has brought suit for divorce against James A. Clark. The papers in the case have been locked in the safe.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024442/1896-03-27/ed-1/...

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The Morning Times., May 20, 1896, Page 7, Image 7: Legal notice recording court order by the Supreme Court of DC, 19 May 1896, for James A. Clark to appear within 40 days or the case will be proceeded with; divorce on the grounds of cruelty.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024442/1896-05-20/ed-1/...

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Sometime between 1896 and 1898 Eleanor marries Frank A. Clark.

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21 February 1898 (age 39) - Birth of Leonard Albert Clark.

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1 June 1900 Census (image available) gives DOB as Aug 1859 in New York, address 1831 H Street. Est. marriage date. 1895, to Frank J Clark, 4 years younger, and 2-year-old Leonard A. Shows Eleanor's occupation as Toy Merch., currently employed. Their son Leonard is 2 (born Feb 1898 - 2nd son) and there is a boarder living with them. [Note that Frank's middle initial is incorrect here.]
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFM-HDM : accessed 11 March 2018), Eleanor Clark, Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 33, sheet 5B, family 66, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,159.

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1 June 1910 Census (image available), with 12-year-old son, widowed. Keeper of Notions variety store. Precinct 3, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKL8-L32 : accessed 11 March 2018), Elenor Clark, Precinct 3, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 49, sheet 8B, family 183, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 150; FHL microfilm 1,374,163.

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13-15 Jan 1910 Census. This gives Eleanor's age as 60, birth year (est.) as 1860 and says she was born in England, immigrated 1862, naturalised 1899 (??), occupation manager of an art shop. Eleanor is a boarder. (Image available.) This is a bit curious because other records say she was born in New York.
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNLV-13N : accessed 11 March 2018), Eleanor Clarke in household of William O Evans, Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing ED 61, sheet 11B, line 94, family 294, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 206; FHL microfilm 1,820,206.

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30 Dec 1924 Death record cites father and husband.
Elnora Clark, widowed, died aged 66 in Washington DC; born in England on 25 Aug 1858 (born NY)
(No image available.) "District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7RP-XTR : accessed 9 March 2018), Eli. Hart in entry for Elnora Clark, 30 Dec 1924, District of Columbia, United States; citing reference ID cn 288932, District Records Center, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,116,023.
Name: Elnora Clark
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 30 Dec 1924
Event Place: District of Columbia, United States
Address: 1215 29 St NW
Gender: Female
Age: 66y
Marital Status: Widowed
Occupation: clerk
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1858
Birth Year: 1858
Birthplace: England
Burial Date: 02 Jan 1925
Father's Name: Eli. Hart
Father's Birthplace: England
Spouse's Name: Frank A. Clark.

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02 Jan 1925. Burial.
Find A Grave has Eleanor's first name misspelled - as does death record and cemetery burial card. She and Frank are both buried in the same plot.

Eleanor: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142645695/elnora-clark
Elnora Clark
Birth unknown
Death 30 Dec 1924
Glenwood Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia, District Of Columbia, USA
Plot: Section O, Lot 117, Site 10

Cemetery burial card - gives date of burial, 02 Jan 1925, address of plot, age at death 66, address 1215 29th St. "In lot of Eli Hart." Also says "reopen". ? https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DH-K927-9?i=558&...

Frank: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142645835/frank-a-clark

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