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James Clark

Male 1809 - 1879  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Clark was born on 6 Apr 1809 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 25 May 1809 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Duncan Clark and Mary Wier); died on 11 Dec 1879 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    born Balimore

    Died:
    Died at Ardtarig aged 79

    James married Christian White on 27 Aug 1833 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Christian (daughter of Archibald White and Christian Turner) was born on 5 Jan 1813 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 10 Jan 1813 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Apr 1890 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage also registered in Dunoon & Kilmun

    James Clark in Bailemore of this parish with Christian White in the parish of Kilmun

    1841 census Inverchaolain
    Address: Invervegain
    CLARK James M 30 Farmer Argyllshire
    CLARK Archibald M 7 Argyllshire
    CLARK Mary F 5 Argyllshire
    CLARK Chirstian F 4 Argyllshire forename mispelt
    CLARK Duncan M 2 Argyllshire
    CLARK Janet F 7m Argyllshire
    WHITE Chirstian F 25 Argyllshire Forename mispelt
    CLARK James M 20 Male Servant Argyllshire
    CAMERON Janet F 30 Fem.Servant Argyllshire
    HARKNESS Catherine F 15 Fem.Servant Argyllshire
    WIER Margaret F 15 Fem.Servant Argyllshire
    TURNER John M 15 Male Servant Argyllshire

    1851 census Scotland
    Ardtarig, Inverchaolain
    CLARK, James Head Married M 40 1811 Farmer Of 40 Acres 2 Labourers & About 140 Acres Of Hill Pasture Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Chirstina Wife Married F 37 1814 Farmer's Wife Kilmun, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Archibald Son Unmarried M 17 1834 Farmer's Son Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Chirstina Daughter Unmarried F 14 1837 Farmer's Daur Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Duncan Son Unmarried M 12 1839 Scholar Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Jessie Daughter F 10 1841 Scholar Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Catherine Daughter F 8 1843 Scholar Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Robina Daughter F 4 1847 Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Margaret F 2 1849 Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Duncan Visitor Unmarried M 34 1817 Nk Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    ANGLISH, William Visitor Unmarried M 18 1833 Sailor Dundee, Forfarshire
    WHYTE, Ann Visitor Unmarried F 47 1804 Kilmodan, Argyllshire
    WEIR, Peter Servant Unmarried M 23 1828 Farm Servant & Fisherman Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    GILLIES, Euphemia Servant Unmarried F 28 1823 House Servant Kilmartin, Argyllshire

    1861 census Scotland
    Ardtaraig, Inverchaolain
    CLARK, James Head Married M 49 1812 Farmer Of 90 Acres Employing 3 Men & 1 Woman Inverchaolin, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Duncan Son Unmarried M 22 1839 Farmer's Son Inverchaolin, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Jessie Daughter Unmarried F 20 1841 Farmer's Daur Inverchaolin, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Catherine Daughter Unmarried F 16 1845 Farmer's Daur Inverchaolin, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Margaret Daughter F 12 1849 Inverchaolin, Argyllshire
    MCCALLUM, Janet Servant Unmarried F 19 1842 Dairymaid Kilmartin, Argyllshire
    MCCALLUM, John Servant Unmarried M 31 1830 Ploughman Kilmodan, Argyllshire
    JENKINS, Norman Servant Unmarried M 22 1839 Shepherd Ardgour, Argyllshire
    SMITH, Thomas Servant Unmarried M 17 1844 Agri Labourer Inverchaolin, Argyllshire

    1871 census Scotland
    Artaraig, Inverchaolain
    CLARK, James Head Married M 60 1811 Farmer (Of 1700 Ac Of Which 25 Arable Employing 4 Serv) Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Christina Wife Married F 58 1813 Farmer's Wife Kilmun, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Robina Daughter Unmarried F 23 1848 Farmer's Daur Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, Margaret Daughter Unmarried F 21 1850 Farmer's Daur Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    CLARK, James Son Unmarried M 19 1852 Farmer's Son Inverchaolain, Argyllshire
    BUCHANAN, Mary Anne Visitor Unmarried F 30 1841 Land Proprietor's Daughter Kilmodan, Argyllshire
    MACLACHLEN, John Servant Unmarried M 19 1852 Shepherd Ardchattan, Argyllshire
    MACALPINE, Agnes Servant Unmarried F 18 1853 Dairymaid Kilmartin, Argyllshire
    SMITH, Jessie Servant Unmarried F 18 1853 Cook Inverchaolain, Argyllshire


    Children:
    1. Archibald Clark was born on 26 Nov 1833 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Sep 1854 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Mary Clark was born on 5 Jan 1836 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 4 Mar 1836 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 12 Aug 1859 in Kilmodan, Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmodan, Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Christian Clark was born on 9 Jul 1837 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 25 Jul 1837 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Aug 1894 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Duncan Clark was born on 10 Jan 1839 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 4 Feb 1839 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    5. Janet Buchannan Clark was born on 13 Sep 1840 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 5 Nov 1840 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. Catherine Clark was born on 12 Oct 1842 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 7 Nov 1842 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 2 Aug 1893 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Margaret Clark was born on 26 Oct 1844 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 12 Dec 1844 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1849 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Robertina Clark was born on 4 Aug 1846 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 24 Sep 1846 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    9. Margaret Buchanan Clark was born on 1 Jan 1849 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    10. James Clark was born on 27 Mar 1852 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 12 May 1852 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Duncan Clark was born on 19 Nov 1762 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Robert Clark and Janet White); died in Dec 1836 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: tacksman Balliemore, Lochstrivenhead

    Notes:

    Died:
    testament 31/01/1843. In testament death date is only December 1836

    Duncan married Mary Wier on 16 Feb 1797 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Duncan Wier and Janet Harkness) was born on 28 Apr 1776 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Wier was born on 28 Apr 1776 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Duncan Wier and Janet Harkness); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Weir

    Notes:

    Married:
    In parish records name is given as Catherine Weir probably because the previous entry was the one of Duncan Whyte with Catherine Weir her sister.

    Children:
    1. Robert Clark was born on 12 Nov 1797 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    2. Janet Clark was born on 30 Aug 1799 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 May 1880 in Kilmodan, Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmodan, Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Catherine Clark was born on 2 Jul 1801 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Nov 1866 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Donald Clark was born on 12 May 1803 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 15 May 1803 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1836 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Neil Clark was born on 29 Apr 1805 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 14 May 1805 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Jun 1863 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Thomas Clark was born about 1807 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Mar 1880 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. 1. James Clark was born on 6 Apr 1809 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 25 May 1809 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Dec 1879 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Duncan Clark was born on 5 Apr 1811 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 5 Apr 1811 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Aug 1897 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    9. Mary Clark was born on 30 Jul 1815 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 29 Aug 1815 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Jun 1895 in Delaware, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Jun 1895 in St Thomas cemetery, Southwold and Yarmouth, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Clark was born about 1735 (son of Duncan Clark and Rebecca Campbell); died before May 1795 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Source: The Argyll Courts 1, The Commissary Court of Argyll by Frank Bigwood

    Page 181
    Robert Clark tenant in Garrachra
    Testament dative given up by Duncan and Neil Clark his sons and Catherine Clark his daughter, executors dative qua nearest in kin, Par Kilmun, testament confirmed 18 Nov 1795

    page 428
    Robert Clark tenant in Garrachra
    Duncan and Neil Clark, sons, and Catherine Clark, daughter of the defunct, decerned executors qua nearest in kin. Bond of cautionery by Angus Fletcher of Dunans 5 July 1795 Par Kilmun 24 April 1795

    Robert married Janet White on 8 Jan 1760 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Janet White

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Jennet

    Children:
    1. 2. Duncan Clark was born on 19 Nov 1762 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in Dec 1836 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Donald Clark was born in Aug 1764 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1795 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Neil Clark was born on 19 Aug 1767 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Catherin Clark was born on 23 Dec 1770 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.

  3. 6.  Duncan Wier (son of John Wier and Catherine White).

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McNuiar

    Duncan married Janet Harkness on 13 Jul 1775 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Janet (daughter of Thomas Harkness and Mary Iver) was born on 22 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 24 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Janet Harkness was born on 22 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 24 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Thomas Harkness and Mary Iver); and died.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage also registered Inverchaolain on 10 July.

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Wier was born on 28 Apr 1776 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    2. Catharine Wier was born on 6 Jun 1777 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 8 Jun 1777 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Jun 1838 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Jenat Wier was born on 6 Apr 1779 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 7 Apr 1779 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. John Wier was born on 4 Mar 1781 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 5 May 1781 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 1 Jan 1843; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Jean Wier was born on 11 Sep 1783 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 12 Sep 1783 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Jan 1860 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Thomas Wier was born on 4 Dec 1786 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 9 Dec 1786 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    7. Christian Wier was born on 13 Sep 1788 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 14 Sep 1788 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    8. Archibald Wier was born on 10 Aug 1790 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 13 Aug 1790 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    9. Margaret Wier was born on 9 Dec 1792 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 14 Dec 1792 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    10. Neil Wier was born on 24 Sep 1794 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 5 Oct 1794 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    11. Duncan Wier was born on 6 Dec 1796 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 9 Dec 1796 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    12. Hugh Wier was born on 13 Jul 1799 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 18 Jul 1799 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Duncan Clark was born about 1695; died on 3 Aug 1782 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Duncan married Rebecca Campbell. Rebecca was born about 1706; died on 20 May 1781 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Campbell was born about 1706; died on 20 May 1781 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Might be the daughter of Robert Campbel, Forester who lived in Inverchape:

    Source Clan Campbell Abstracts of entries relating to Campbells in Sheriff Court Books of Argyll at Inverary
    1705 January 19th Bond by Iver Campbell of Auchadaherlie to Robert Campbel in Inverchappel in Cowal for

    Children:
    1. 4. Robert Clark was born about 1735; died before May 1795 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Neil Clark was born about 1748; and died.
    3. Mary Clark was born about 1749 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 9 Dec 1824 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Duncan Clark was born about 1750 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Jan 1820 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  3. 12.  John Wier was born about 1710; died on 16 Feb 1788 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    of Balagown

    Died:
    Died age 77

    John married Catherine White. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Catherine White

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Whyte

    Children:
    1. 6. Duncan Wier
    2. Hugh Wier
    3. Donald Wier was born in 1744 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Alexander Weir was born about 1752; died on 12 Dec 1823 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  5. 14.  Thomas Harkness was born about 1719; died in Sep 1808 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Thomas married Mary Iver on 22 Feb 1755 in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary died on 27 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Mary Iver died on 27 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McIver

    Children:
    1. 7. Janet Harkness was born on 22 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 24 Feb 1755 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.