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Clark Family History
Clark Genealogy & Family TreeClark is an English name first found in Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat since the 12th Century. It refers to “someone who works in matters of scholarly or religious importance” or “someone who can read or write.” It is the fourteenth most popular name in Scotland and Ireland, the 25th most popular name in the United States, and the 27th most popular in the United Kingdom. It has also recently become a popular given name (such as famous American actor Clark Gable or comic book alter ego of Superman, Clark Kent). Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland and Ireland. The family motto is Fortitudo meaning “Fortitude.”
Other spellings include “Clarke,” “Cleary,” “O’Clery,” “Clerke,” and “Clerk.” Notable people with the surname include American television personality Dick Clark (American Bandstand, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve), British writer Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey), American singer/songwriter Guy Clark, and British actress Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones). The first Clark to come to America was Nic Clark in in New England in 1632.
Clark Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Marvin Loyd Clark -- --, 1918 April 4, 1949
- Sibyl Clark -- --, 1800 June 1, 1844 New York
- Mathew Lindsay Clark -- --, 1833 November 3, 1916 North Carolina
- John Armstrong Clark -- --, 1823 May 25, 1899 Tennessee
- James Robert Clark -- --, 1857 November 26, 1905 Missouri
Clark Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Martin Clark -- --, 1841 November 16, 1904 Tennessee
- Abraham Harvey Clark -- --, 1818 October 29, 1890 Tennessee
- Mary Catherine Clark -- --, 1868 April 4, 1868 Arkansas
- Rachael Clark -- --, 1831 March 16, 1891 Tennessee
- James Clark -- --, 1799 May 2, 1838 Tennessee
