James Wade "J. W." Clark

Notes:

Larry Crocker writes that "His parents were Ivy Franklin Clark and Mary Jane Parker. James Wade Clark was born 1 Nov 1923 in Sabine County. His siblings are (1) Lexie Jane Clark b. 20 Dec 1921 and d. 11 Apr 2003; M. Marion Joseph Rice and (2) Ivy Lee Clark b. 28 Oct 1926 m. 1. to Letha Laverne Kincel and 2. Tommie Jean Jacks. This family was in the book 'The Garlington Family' by Thesa Kennedy Scogland."

A Celebration of J.W. Clark's Life, Age 91 of Wiergate, Texas, will be held 10:00am Friday, October 16, 2015 at Burkeville Baptist Church in Burkeville, Texas with burial to follow at Mattox Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Burkeville.

J.W. was born November 1, 1923 in Clarktown and died October 14, 2015, at his home. He was a long time resident of Survey (Mayflower), Texas. J.W. was a graduate of Burkeville High School. He was an Administrative Assistant with The Civil Conservation Corp before joining the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving in the Philippines on the USAC Albert Conn as a Signalman. After the war he bought land in the Mayflower Community to farm and ranch. He also bought and sold land and timber over the years. He was a member of both the Port Arthur and Lufkin Carpenter's Local in the Building of The Sam Rayburn Dam. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, The Rural Electric Association, REA Board Member and The National Poultry Association, representing them in Washington D.C.

He is survived by sons, James Michael Clark of Hornbeck, Louisiana and Randy Wade Clark of Kemah, Texas; daughters, Norma Clark of Wiergate, Suzanne Ruckel & husband Ross of Mayflower, and Angela Conn & husband Tim of Nacogdoches; brother Ivy Lee Clark & wife Tommie Jean of Pineland, Texas; as well as his grandchildren, J.T. Halbert, Misty Dillon, Andrea Smalley, Kelly Dickerson, Ashleigh Hooper, Chad Dillon, Chantel Mortera, Jacob Conn, Tyler Clark, Joshua Conn, and Seth Ruckel, along with 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Lou Clark, daughter-in-law Daylene Clark, granddaughter Candice Sjostrand, grandson John Eric Ruckel, and sister, Lexie Rice.

Memorials may be presented to your local Hospice Care or:

Burkeville Baptist Church
268 County Road 2092
Burkeville, Texas 75932

Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper.

Copied from the Stringer & Griffin website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 21, 2015, page 12

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living
4. Living
5. Living

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDJQ-NJ2
Name: Ivy Franklin Clark
Death Date: 14 May 1967
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 71 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1896
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: James Andrew Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Martha Smith
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Timber Contractor
Place of Residence: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Mattox
Burial Place: Newton, Texas
Burial Date: 16 May 1967
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2138609
Digital Film Number: 4027225
Image Number: 2577
Reference Number: 33768
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 176-4 SD 19 Sheet 6B
143-143
Clark, Ivey F Head M W 24 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Mary H Wf F W 29 M 19 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lexie J Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ivey L Son M W 3 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Ivy married Mary Jane Parker on 1 Aug 1920. Mary was born on 27 Sep 1900 in Harrisburg, Jasper County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John W. Clark shows her as a daughter of Nancy Jane DuBose and Wade Hampton Parker.

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDK7-2Z8
Name: James Andrew Clark
Death Date: 05 May 1945
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 73 years 4 months 21 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1871
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William A. Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mellisa Dees
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Mayflower, Newton, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Mayflower, Texas
Burial Date: 06 May 1945
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137917
Digital Film Number: 4029687
Image Number: 711
Reference Number: cn 21787
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr No. 7
Enumerated 15 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 11B
184-184
Clark, Geo. Head W M Jan 1866 33 M 7 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Minnie Wf W F Oct 1871 28 M 7 4/4 Tx Tx La
Clark, Joseph Son W M July 1893 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Geo. Jr Son W M Sept 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Newman E Son W M Nov 1897 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Winnie Dtr W F Mar 1900 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
185-185
Mar??? Garlington Head W F Dec 1837 S with daughter, Martha, age 31
186-186
Clark, Jas.Head W M Dec 1871 28 M 7 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Martha Wf W F Dec 1874 25 M 7 Tx La La
Clark, Lorena O Dtr W F Sep 1894 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ivy F Son W M Feb 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Matthew J Son W M Mch 1898 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2, Ward 4
Enumerated 26 and 27 Apr 1910
SD 3 ED 132 Sheet 7A
116-116
Clark, James A Head M W 39 m1 17 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Martha Wf F W 35 m1 17 8/8 Tx La Tx
Clark,. Lora Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Ivy Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Mathew Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Teemy Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Nathan Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Sarah Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Edward Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Malissa Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
117-117
Clark, Monroe Head M W 27 M1 6 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 27 m1 7 1/1 Tx La Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Iva Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx


1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheets 5A and 5B
94-94
Clark, James A Head M W 49 M Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Martha Wf F W 35 m1 17 8/8 Tx La Tx
Clark, Ivy F Son M W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Matha Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Amos A Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Nathaniel Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Sarah Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Edward Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Malissa Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Burlison Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ima Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3
Enumerated April 17, 1930
ED 176-4 SD 19 Sheets 6A and 6B Stamped 47
142-142
Clark, James A Head m W 58 M 22 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Martha R Wf F W 57 M 21 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Malissa Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Burlison Son m W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Ima L Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Ivey, Frank W Lodger M W 74 D Miss US US Salesman Filling Stateion

James married Martha Rosella Smith on 12 Oct 1893 in Sabine County, Texas. Martha (daughter of Rev. Edward Smith and Mary Jane Smith) was born on 29 Dec 1874 in Sabine County, Texas; died in Jan 1951 in Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Beat No. 3, PO Sabine Town
Enumerated 30 July 1870
Page 19 Stamped 16
460-460
Clark, William 25 M W Farmer 600 500 Tx
Clark, Millissa 30 F W Keeping House Alabama
Clark, George 5 m W Tx
Clark, Isabella 3 F W Tx
461-461
Clark, Andrew 31 M W Farmer 4000 500 Tx
William N A 3 M W Tx
Clark, Mahala 60 F W Ky

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sub Div 84 (SD 84 later lined through), Justice Precinct 2
Page 7 and 8D SD 1 ED 84
Enumerated 18 Jun 1880
Stamped 211
61-67
Clark, William W M 35 Farmer Tx KY KY
Clark, Sarah M. W F 38 Wf Ala SC Ky
Clark, Geo W M 14 S Tx Tx Ala
Clark, Martha I W F 12 Dt Tx Tx Ala
Clark, James A W M 8 Son Tx Tx Ala
Clark, Nora O W F 5 Dtr Tx Tx Ala
Clark, Wm. W M 3 Son Tx Tx Ala
62-68
Clark, Artemus W W 7/12 Oct Tx Tx Ala

1900 Censsu
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 7
Enumerated 16 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 11A
181-181
Clark, Wm Head W M Feb 1845 55 M 35 Tx SC Ky Farmer
Clark, Sarah M SWf W F Apr 1841 59 M 38 9/6 Ala SC Ky
Clark, Martha B Dtr W F jun 1867 32 S Tx Tx Ala Farm Laborer
Clark, Octavene Dtr W F March 1876 24 S Tx Tx Ala Farm Laborer
Clark, Joe W Son W M May 1877 23 S Tx Tx Ala Farm Laborer
Clark, Monroe Son W M Mch 1883 17 S Tx Tx Ala Farm Laborer


1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr. 2
Enumerated 27 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 7B
118-118
Clark, Joe Head m W 22 M1 8 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Vicie Wf F W 25 m1 8 3/3 Tx La Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Nina Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ray Son m W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, William Son m W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
119-119
Bonneau, Amanda (Widow, 68, b. Ala) and daughters
120-120
Clark, Ises head M W 43 m1 17 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Winnie Wf F W 38 m1 17 7/7 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Joseph Son m W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Jefferson Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Easuel Son m W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Myrtie Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Sudie Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
121-121
Clark, William Head M W 65 m2 1 Tx SC Ky Farmer
Clark, Elizabeth Wf F W 58 m1 1 0/0 La US US
122-122
Clark, Lee Head M W 25 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Henry Brother M W 43 m1 13 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Odd Jobs
Clark, Laura Sister-in-law F W 37 m1 13 6/5 Ark Ala Ala
Clark, Herman Nephew M W 12 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
Clark, Leoman Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
Clark, Jessie Nephew M W 8 S Tx Tx Ark
Clark, Cora Niece F W 6 S Tx Tx Ark
Clark, Vera Niece F W 4 S Tx Tx Ark
123-123
Clark, Andrew Head m W 71 Wd Tx SC Ky Farmer
Williams, Martin Son--n-law M W 29 m1 10 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Odd Jobs
Williams Sarah Dtr F W 28 m1 10 5/5 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
Williams, Ellen J Grdtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Williams, Elbert Grdson M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Williams, James A Grdson M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Williams Lee Grdson M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Williams, Ethel Grddtr F W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx

William married Sarah Melissa Deas before 1866. Sarah (daughter of George Iva Deas and Harriett Isabella Ship) was born in Apr 1841 in Alabama; died on 2 Nov 1907 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grandson of Benjamin Garlington and Caroline Cynthia Vick of Newton County, Texas.

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
June 1, 2005
Fairmount Cemetery marker dedication set

"Edward Smith served as a postmaster in Fairmount. He was also an ordained minister serving area churches for 31 years, including a tenure at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located not far from Fairmount Cemetery."

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
January 18, 2006
All Things Historical by Bob Bowman

Edward Smith deserves his own place in history. Born in Vernon Parish, LA, in 1845 he moved to Newton County, Texas with his parents as a small boy. When he reached 18, he enlisted in the Confederate Army to fight in the Civil War. When federal naval forces approached the Texas coast, Smith and others in his company pushed through the East Texas swamps to reinforce Lieutenant Dick Dowling and his Texas forces at Sabine Pass. With only 40 men, they helped beat back an invasion by federal troops. The battle, the only one ever fought on East Texas soil, saw Smith, Dowling and fellow soldiers outnumbered 100 to one. Despite overwhelming odds, the Texans had no deaths or injuries while the federal force of 27 ships had about 400 mend injured, captured or killed. The Texans were so fierce that the battle lasted only 45 minutes. Following the end of the Civil War, Edward Smith came home to Fairmount, served as its postmaster for 25 years, and became a Baptist preacher. He and his wife and many of their 13 children are buried in the Fairmount cemetery. So are his parents and his wife's mother. His descendants have another story of his bravery. Edward and his dogs were cornered by a bear in the woods near his home. Edward scrambled up a tree and when the bear started climbing after him, Edward whipped otu his pocketknife and slashed the bear's head and paws, while to dogs nipped at the bear's heels. After the dogs started to chase the bear, Edward was able to climb down and run home.

Edward married Mary Jane Smith about 1865 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Obediah Jackson Smith and Elizabeth Chapman) was born on 17 Jun 1847 in Louisiana; died on 11 Nov 1926; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as born in Alabama.

Notes:

Married:
On the 1870 Sabine County, Texas census, Edward and Mary Jane Smith also had unnamed 1 month old twins.