Living: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

1. Living

Generation: 2

George Truett Clark was born on 12 Aug 1924 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas (son of William Joseph "Joe" Clark, Sr. and Minnie Caroline Smith); died on 21 Apr 2001 in Orange County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

Notes:

US Army WW II. The US Dept of Veteran Affairs BIRLS Death File shows his dates of service as 2 Nov 1945-30 Jan 1947.

The Sabine County Reportr
April 25, 2001, Page 19

George Truit Clark

George Truit Clark, 76, of Bridge City died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at Memorial Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Born in Fairmount (Sabine County), he had lived in Bridge City for the past 50 years. He was a retired switchman for the telephone company. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors: his wife, Maxine Clark of Bridge City; a daughter, Carolyn Ann LeBlanc of Bridge City; three sons, George W. Clark of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Robert K. Clark of Bridge City, and Donald W. Clark of Springtown; a brother Paul Clark of Fairmount; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held April 24 at Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City with the pastor, Bro. Jack Comer and a former pastor, Bro. W. P. Murchison officiating. Graveside rites and interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery in Fairmount.

Claybar Funeral Home of Bridge City, directors.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, July 2012)

(Research):Could he have remarried? A George Truett Clark and Barbara Jean Smith are shown on the Texas Birth Index as being the parents of Jennifer Leigh Clark (b. 1963, Nacogdoches) and George Taylor Clark (b. 1970, Jefferson County). It doesn't seem likely, however, as his 2001 obituary lists his wife as Maxine, and shows only four children.

George married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living
Children:

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Generation: 3

William Joseph "Joe" Clark, Sr. was born on 8 May 1877 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas (son of William Barnett "Barnie" "Bill" Clark and Sarah Melissa Deas); died on 18 Dec 1929 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

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, Maston 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

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 5B
95-95
Clark, W. Josephus Head M W 43 M Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Minnie C Wf F W 33 M Tx La La
Clark, Ras H Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Thomas W Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Arva/Anna B Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Basil M Son m W 4 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Midkiff, Mamie Septdtr F W 11 S Tx La Tx
Midkiff, Bimine/Benena Stpdtr F W 9 S Tx La Tx

William married Minnie Caroline Smith in 1919. Minnie (daughter of Rev. Edward Smith and Mary Jane Smith) was born on 15 Jan 1886 in Texas; died on 10 Apr 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie Caroline Smith was born on 15 Jan 1886 in Texas (daughter of Rev. Edward Smith and Mary Jane Smith); died on 10 Apr 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 15 and 16 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 115
89-91
Clark, Easual N Hed M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
Clark, Bertie Wf F W 26 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lavern Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx
Clark, Doil Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Knox Son m W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Butler, Cornelius Hired Hand M Neg 13 S Tx Tx Tx Servant
90-92
Smith, Osborn Head mW 25 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Bradie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Artie Son M W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Elbert Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Joe I Boarder M W 36 S Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
92-94
Clark, Mrs. W. J. Had F W 44 Wd Tx La Tx Farmer
Clark, Edward Son m W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Leon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Truitt Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Paul Son M W 3 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
93-95
Fullen, Lon A Head m W 44 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Edvina Wf F W53 m 18 Tx Tx La
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Leroy Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
94-96
Paudert, Pierse E Head M W 34 M Ark NY Ark Agent Insurance
Paudert, Ruby Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elouise Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elizabeth Mother F W 69 Wd Ark Ark Ilkl
95-97
Clark, Mathes J head m W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Stockman Stock running
Clark, Daisy Wf F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx
Ivy, Frank Hired Had m W 78 Ev Miss Ireland Miss Farmer
96-98
Clark, Monroe Head m W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 47 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Vira Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
97-99
Clark, George B head M W 63 Tx Tx Tx Stockman
Clark, Bettie Wf F W 33 M 29 La La La

Notes:

Married:
They lived in the Fairmount Community of Sabine County.

Children:

Edward Lewis Clark was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Feb 1984 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
William Joseph "W. J." Leon Clark, Jr. was born on 24 Apr 1922 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Dec 2000 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Cunningham Cemetery, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas.
2. George Truett Clark was born on 12 Aug 1924 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Apr 2001 in Orange County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
Paul Dempsey Clark was born on 7 Dec 1926 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Jul 2007 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

Generation: 4

William Barnett "Barnie" "Bill" Clark was born on 16 Feb 1845 in Sabine County, Texas (son of William Clark and Mahala Louise Graham); died about 1916 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Clark-Clarktown Cemetery, Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas.

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]

Sarah Melissa Deas was born in Apr 1841 in Alabama (daughter of George Iva Deas and Harriett Isabella Ship); died on 2 Nov 1907 in Sabine County, Texas.

Children:

George Barnett "Barney" Clark was born on 26 May 1866 in Texas; died on 9 Feb 1949 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Clark-Clarktown Cemetery, Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas.
Martha Isabella Clark was born in Jun 1867 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
James Andrew Clark was born on 14 Dec 1871 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 May 1945 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.
Vira Victoria Clark was born about 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; died before 1880 in Sabine County, Texas.
Nora Octavene Clark was born in Mar 1876 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
4. William Joseph "Joe" Clark, Sr. was born on 8 May 1877 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Dec 1929 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
Artemus Clark was born in Oct 1879 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
Monroe Ira Clark was born on 18 Mar 1882 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Dec 1953 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

10.

Rev. Edward Smith was born on 17 Oct 1845 in Vernon Parish, Louisiana (son of John Hillis Smith, Sr. and Zeroine Garlington); died on 21 Oct 1934 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

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]

11.

Mary Jane Smith was born on 17 Jun 1847 in Louisiana (daughter of Obediah Jackson Smith and Elizabeth Chapman); died on 11 Nov 1926; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

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.

Children:

Mary Elizabeth Smith was born on 9 Jan 1867 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Jan 1939 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
Obediah Hillis Smith, Sr. was born on 13 Sep 1868 in Fairmount, Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 May 1954 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
Thomas J. Smith was born on 2 Aug 1870; died on 5 Feb 1951 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas.
Hannah Elizabeth Smith was born on 2 Aug 1870; died on 25 Apr 1951.
Eli Elijah Smith was born on 10 Dec 1872; died on 11 Nov 1874 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
Martha Rosella 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.
Amos Asa Smith was born on 10 Jan 1877; died on 16 Jul 1965; was buried in Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.
Giles Edward "Ned" Smith was born on 20 Feb 1879; died on 30 Aug 1966.
Celia Nancy Smith was born on 21 Mar 1881 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Apr 1963 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
Josh Erwin Smith was born in Apr 1883 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Sep 1968 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas.
5. Minnie Caroline Smith was born on 15 Jan 1886 in Texas; died on 10 Apr 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
John Mikel Smith was born on 15 Apr 1888; died on 2 Aug 1889.
Lorena Zerowine Smith was born on 25 Jan 1890 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1958; was buried in Norwood Cemetery, Hearne, Robertson County, Texas.