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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
- Finley Lihue Clark -- --, 1890 December 9, 1956 North Carolina
- Banner Ethel Clark -- --, 1904 June 26, 1976 North Carolina
- Frank Haywood Clark -- --, 1902 November 29, 1977 North Carolina
- Mary Lou Alice Clark -- --, 1888 November 18, 1953 North Carolina
- Marvin Loyd Clark -- --, 1918 April 4, 1949
Clark Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- 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
- James Martin Clark -- --, 1841 November 16, 1904 Tennessee
