James William Clark

M, b. 22 September 1850
  • James William Clark was baptized on 22 September 1850 in East Meon, Hampshire, England. George was a labourer at Riplington.
  • He was the son of George Clark and Maria Dennis.

Jane Clark

F, b. circa 1850
  • Jane Clark was born circa 1850.
  • Jane Clark married William George Blanch in 1871 in Grafton, New South Wales.

Children of Jane Clark and William George Blanch

Jane Clark

F, b. 1850, d. 1886
  • Jane Clark was born in 1850 in Louth, Lincolnshire.
  • At the age of 22 years, Jane Clark married Fred Smith in April 1872 in Louth, Lincolnshire.
  • Jane Clark died in 1886 in Rainby, Lincolnshire, England.

Children of Jane Clark and Fred Smith

Joanna Clark

F, b. 28 July 1816
  • Joanna Clark was baptized on 28 July 1816 in Megavissey, Cornwall. Father shown as a fisherman on the baptism record. Baptised same day as sister Jane.
  • She was the daughter of John Clark and Elizabeth Unknown.
  • At the age of 25 years, 1 month and 10 days, Joanna Clark married Phillip Dunn, son of William Dunn and Phillipa Edwards Lelean, on 7 September 1841 in Megavissey, Cornwall. NOTE - Phillip may be son of William and Jane Foot.

Child of Joanna Clark and Phillip Dunn

John Clark

M, b. circa 1785

Child of John Clark and Elizabeth Unknown

John Clark

M, b. circa 1820
  • John Clark was born circa 1820.
  • John Clark married Harriet Rowswell, daughter of Anthony Rowswell and Mary Baker, on 6 January 1840 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • John Clark and Harriet Rowswell appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset. John was a 30 year old stone mason, living with his wife Harriet also 30, and children Edward 9; John 5 and George 0, all born Shepton Beauchamp.

Children of John Clark and Harriet Rowswell

John Clark

M, b. 1845
  • John Clark was born in 1845 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • He was the son of John Clark and Harriet Rowswell.
  • John Clark was baptized on 28 November 1845 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.

Leonard Clark

M, b. 3 April 1859
  • Leonard Clark was baptized on 3 April 1859 in East Meon, Hampshire, England. He was the illegitimate son of James Newland (labourer) of East Meon.
  • He was the son of Maria Dennis.

Mary Clark

F, b. 27 February 1853
  • Mary Clark was baptized on 27 February 1853 in East Meon, Hampshire, England. George was a labourer at Riplington.
  • She was the daughter of George Clark and Maria Dennis.

Mary Ann Clark

F, b. 1 January 1854
  • Mary Ann Clark was baptized on 1 January 1854 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of John Clark and Harriet Rowswell.

Mary Ann Clark

F, b. 8 December 1867
  • Mary Ann Clark was baptized on 8 December 1867 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Edward Clarke and Mary Ann Welch.

Noah Clark

M, b. 3 July 1796
  • Noah Clark was baptized on 3 July 1796 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 21 years, Noah Clark married Mary Hoil in 1818 in Isle Brewers Church, Somerset.

Child of Noah Clark and Mary Hoil

Ronald Clark

M, b. circa 1920
  • Ronald Clark was born circa 1920.
  • In 1960 Richard and Catherine Makinson moved from HINTON at Emu Creek to a larger property on the Darling Downs. 640 acres of the scrub were sold in November of 1960. Share farmers continued to dairy on the property for three years until in 1968 it was bought by Ron Clark, the then owner of the Crow's Nest Sawmill. Ron lived in Toowoomba at the time.
  • Ronald Clark also went by the name of Ron.

Rose Ann Clark

F, b. 1852, d. 8 September 1928

Rose (nee Clark) and James Kingston. Photo Courtesy of Merv Johnson
  • Rose Ann Clark was born in 1852 in Wellsbourne, London, England. According to some family sources she may have come from Walsall.
  • She was the daughter of George Clark and Martha Golley.
  • At the age of 22 years, Rose Ann Clark married James Kingston, son of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 9 February 1874 in Zion Chapel Primative Methodist Brownhills Raod, Walsall, Staffordshire, England. Witnesses to the wedding were Thomas and Leah Kingston.
  • Some time after their marriage, and before they immigrated to Australia James and Rose adopted a child, Annie Downes. Annie had been born in 1871 in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
  • Rose Ann Clark and James Kingston immigrated to Queensland circa 1880. James Kingston came with his wife Rose and adopted daughter Annie. They are said to have emigrated in 1880 possibly on the "Scottish Hero" or "Scottish Prince". Or they may have come in 1879 on the "Scottish Lass."
  • Around James and Rose adopted another child, Elsie Habermann, the daughter of Harriet Agnes Doblo and William Habermann. Elsie had been born at South Kolan near Bundaberg, and was most likely given up by her parents because they could no longer afford to keep her.
  • Rose Ann Clark and James Kingston appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1898 living at Abington, Childers.
  • 1900, Rose Ann Clark and James Kingston moved to Toowoomba, Queensland.They may have decided to move so that they could keep their adopted daughter Elsie whose mother had by that time established a relationship with Alfred Birks.
  • Between 1900 and 1914 James was listed in the Toowoomba Post office Directory. In 1900 they were living off Neil Street and working as a carpenter. From 1905-1907 they were listed at Creek Street on the left hand side from Horton Street. In 1908 they were living in Ruthven Street between Donation Lane and James Street on the left hand side from Margaret Street. Then from 1909 to 1914 James and Rose are listed as living in Neil Street between Herries and Joseph Streets (2 houses/shops from the end of the block). Rose is listed as a fruiterer. This place appears to have been sold as the 1915 Directory lists a John Home, fruiterer in this position.
  • Rose Ann Clark and James Kingston appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903. He was shown as living in Grenier Street, Toowoomba.James was listed as a baker.
  • He was Fruiterer and shopkeeper.
  • Rose Ann Clark and James Kingston appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Argyle Street, Toowoomba. James was listed as a carpenter and Rose as domestic duties.
  • On 17 August 1915,her husband, James Kingston died in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 66. He died from cardiac disease and heart failure. At the time of his death he was a baptist.
  • At the age of 64 years, Rose Ann Clark married Andrew Baird, son of Joseph Baird and Sarah Patrick, on 24 May 1916 in Stanley Street, Brisbane. Andrew was a widower with two daughters Grace and Emily.
  • Rose Ann Clark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925. She was shown as living Stuart Street, Toowoomba.Rose Ann was listed as a housewife and appeared to be living apart from her husband Andrew Baird.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1928 living at Geoffrey Street, Toowoomba. Her occupation is shown as domestic duties and also living at this address are Douglas David Patrick Stuart a bootmaker, and Elsie Mary Stuart, housewife.
  • Rose Ann Clark died on 8 September 1928 in Stuart Street, Toowoomba. She died from arterio sclerosis, uraemia and cardiac failure. At the time of her death she was Roman Catholic. She was living at the residence of Mr D Stuart not with her husband Andrew.
  • Rose was buried on 8 September 1928 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.
  • The following article appeared in the The Toowoomba Chronicle on 9 September 1928. Memorial: BAIRD Rose Ann - In loving memory of our dear mother and mother in law, who passed away September 8 1928. Rest in Peace. Doug and Elsie Stewart (Stuart).
    Also Memorial: BAIRD Rose Ann - In loving memory of our dear step mother and mother in law. Rest in Peach. Grace, Emily and son in law Robert".
    Rose was obviously loved and missed by her extended family.

Child of Rose Ann Clark and James Kingston

Sarah Clark

F, b. 1859

Victor Robert Clark

M, b. 1927

William Clark

M, b. 31 May 1846, d. January 1916
  • William Clark was baptized on 31 May 1846 in East Meon, Hampshire, England. George was a labourer at Riplington.
  • He was the son of George Clark and Maria Dennis.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, William Clark was living in the household of Maria Dennis in East Meon. Maria was a 44 year old widowed lawndress, living with her children William 24, a labourer, Leonard 12 a labourer and Emma 3. A James Smith 28, bricklayer also lived with the family. All were born in East Meon.

  • William Clark witnessed the marriage of Maria Dennis and James Smith on 29 March 1873 in East Meon, Hampshire, England; James, a labourer of East Meon was the 32 year old son of John Smith, a bricklayer. Maria was a 47 year old widow, daughter of Edward Dennis. Witnesses to the marriage were William Clark and Mary Smith.
  • At the age of 29 years, 6 months and 11 days, William Clark married Mary Smith on 11 December 1875 in East Meon, Hampshire, England. William was a 29 year old bachelor labourer of East Meon, son of George Clark. Mary was a 26 year old spinster, daughter of John Smith, turner of East Meon. Witness to the marriage were James Smith and Louise Smith.
  • William Clark died in January 1916 at age 69. William was living at East Meon at the time of his death.
  • William was buried on 16 January 1916 in East Meon.

William Henry Clark

M, b. 1868, d. 21 October 1948
  • William Henry Clark was born in 1868. He was the son of Henry Clark and Mary Franciska Oberhardt.
  • At the age of 24 years, William Henry Clark married Cecilia Loveday, daughter of George Loveday and Susan Warner, in 1892 in Queensland.
  • On 10 October 1942,his wife, Cecilia Loveday died in Queensland.
  • William Henry Clark died on 21 October 1948 in Queensland.
  • William was buried on 22 October 1948 in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. CE9-007-0022.

Alfred Clarke

M, b. 3 July 1870

Alfred Thomas Clarke

M, b. 1916, d. 1992
  • Alfred Thomas Clarke was born in 1916.
  • He was the son of James Thomas Clarke.
  • Alfred Thomas Clarke died in 1992.

Ann Clarke

F, b. 29 June 1788, d. March 1860
  • Ann Clarke was baptized on 29 June 1788 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Daughter of John & Willmet, aunt of James Maxwell Clarke.
  • At the age of 25 years, 5 months and 27 days, Ann Clarke married James Dunn, son of James Dunn and Mary Longman, on 26 December 1813 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • Ann Clarke and James Dunn appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Cliff Street, Mevagissey. James is shown as a 55 year old fisherman living with his wife Ann 50 and their children Ann 25, a servant; Hugh a fisherman aged 20; John aged 15 a seaman ; Mary aged 13 and William aged 9. All were born in the County.

  • Ann Clarke and James Dunn appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in On the Cliff, Mevagissey. James is shown as a 66 year old fisherman born Mevagissey living with his wife Ann aged 64 and their unmarried daughter Mary aged 33(age should be 23) both born in Mevagissey.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the March 1860 Quarter.

Children of Ann Clarke and James Dunn

Annie Clarke

F, b. 10 March 1911
  • Annie Clarke was born on 10 March 1911 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of George Edward Clarke and Ann King.
  • At the age of 23 years and 18 days, Annie Clarke married George Clark on 28 March 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Arthur Clarke

M, b. 3 November 1906, d. 14 April 1992
  • Arthur Clarke was born on 3 November 1906.
  • He was the son of Herbert Clarke and Emma Rowswell.
  • His marriage, at 32 years and 9 months, to Evelyn M I Franklin was registered in the September 1939 Quarter in Bridgwater, Somerset Registration District.
  • Arthur Clarke died on 14 April 1992 at age 85.

Christiana Clarke

F, b. circa 1791
  • Christiana Clarke was born circa 1791 in Inverness, Scotland. There are two possibilities for Christiana's birth. She may have been the daughter of Evan Clark and Janet Meldrum born 22 December and baptised 24 December 1782 in Kilihunty. Another daughter Jannet was born on 29 April 1792.
    The second possibility is that she is the daughter of Malcolm Clarke and Nelly (Helen) McDonald born 6 April and baptised 8 April 1780. There was another daughter Mary born August 1789 and a son Duncan in July 1793. Malcolm Clarke and Helen McDonald wer matrimonially contracted on 13 June and married on 19 June 1777.
  • Christiana Clarke married Gregor McGregor circa 1815 in Scotland.
  • Christiana Clarke and Gregor McGregor appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Torcroy, Kingussie, Inverness, Scotland. The census record shows Gregor as a 55 year old agricultural labourer, born Inverness, Scotland & living with his wife Christian, aged 50, also born Inverness and their 15 year old daughter Bell born Inverness.

Children of Christiana Clarke and Gregor McGregor

Edward Clarke

M, b. 1840, d. 1887
  • Edward Clarke was born in 1840 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • He was the son of John Clark and Harriet Rowswell.
  • Edward Clarke was baptized on 3 October 1841 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • At the age of 23 years, Edward Clarke married Mary Ann Welch on 16 July 1863 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • Edward Clarke and Harriet Rowswell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset. Harriet was a 60 year old widow, living with her son Edward aged 49, and grandchildren Mary A Clark 12, and Alfred Clark 10 all born Shepton Beauchamp.

  • Edward Clarke died in 1887.
  • Edward was buried on 1 July 1887 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.

Children of Edward Clarke and Mary Ann Welch

Eliza Clarke

F, b. 11 June 1864, d. September 1942
  • Eliza Clarke's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the June 1864 Quarter.
  • She was baptized on 11 June 1864 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Edward Clarke and Mary Ann Welch.
  • At the age of 20 years, 6 months and 14 days, Eliza Clarke married Richard England on 25 December 1884 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
  • Her death was recorded with the Chard, Somerset, Registration District in the September 1942 Quarter.

Children of Eliza Clarke and Richard England

Emily Agnes Clarke

F, b. 1847, d. 16 July 1933
  • Emily Agnes Clarke was born in 1847 in Woolwich, Sydney.
  • At the age of 27 years, Emily Agnes Clarke married Robert Wilcox, son of Edmund Wilcox and Ann Gibbs, in 1874 in Queensland.
  • Emily Agnes Clarke died on 16 July 1933 in Sherwood Road, Toowong, Brisbane. Her obituary appeared in The Brisbane Courier:- " Mrs. Emily Wilcox. An old Queensland identity, in the person of Mrs. Emily Agnes Wilcox, passed away at her residence, Sherwood Road, Toowong, last evening. Mrs. Wilcox, who was 86 years of age, was bom at Woolwich, Sydney, but spent many years in Queensland. She made Stanthorpe her home in her early womanhood, and there she was married to Mr. Robert Wilcox, 59 years ago. Most of her life was spent in Toowoomba, where she was very active in philanthropic work. Her husband predeceased her about eight years ago. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fred. Gould and Mrs. Ray White, both of Toowong."

Child of Emily Agnes Clarke and Robert Wilcox

Frederick Clarke

M, b. circa 1860

George Edward Clarke

M, b. June 1881, d. 10 April 1931
  • George Edward Clarke was born in June 1881 in Belllingen, New South Wales. He was the son of Ann Barrett and John Clarke.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Googa Googa, Blackbutt. He was a labourer. A John Clarke and Phillipa Helen Clarke farmed at Nutgrove.
  • At the age of 28 years and 2 months, George Edward Clarke married Ann King, daughter of George King and Mary Russell, on 11 August 1909 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • George Edward Clarke and Ann King appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Blackbutt, Queensland. He was a sawyer.
  • George Edward Clarke appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1916 and 1925 living at Blackbutt. He was a sawyer.
  • George Edward Clarke died on 10 April 1931 in Maryborough at age 49.
  • George was buried on 11 April 1931 in Maryborough Cemetery.

Children of George Edward Clarke and Ann King

George Edward Clarke

M, b. 8 March 1915