Amos Lee Clark: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

1. Amos Lee Clark was born on 23 Feb 1923 in Newton County, Texas (son of Amos Artemus "Teemy" "Tim" Clark and Myrtle Ophelia Mattox); died on 12 Oct 1928 in Newton County, Texas.

Generation: 2

Amos Artemus "Teemy" "Tim" Clark was born on 1 Nov 1900 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas (son of James Andrew Clark and Martha Rosella Smith); died on 10 Jul 1991 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper County, Texas.

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3
Enumerated April 22, 1930
ED 176-4 SD 19 Sheet 8A Stamped 49
169-169
Clark, William H Head m W 63 m 29 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Laura Wf F W 59 M 24 Ark Ala Ala
Clark, Jessie G Son m W 29 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
Clark, Waldon R Son m W 18 S Tx Tx Ark
174-174
Clark, Amos A Head M W 29 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Gen Farming
Clark, Myrtle Wf F W 23 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
175-176
Cobb, Ezerdel (Ezekiel) Head m W 70 M 21 Tx Miss Miss
Cobb, Rebecca (nee Eaves) Wf F W 60 M 37 La Miss Al
---/176
Clark, William E Son-in-law (lined through) M W 23 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, B. D. Hazel* Daughter (lined through) F W 19 M 16 La Tx La
*John W. Clark shows that William married B D COBB, so they likely are son-in-law & dtr of Ezekiel and Rebecca; with Hazel and Mary, in the next household, being sisters
177-178
Clarke, Nay Head M W 27 M 24 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Mary** Wf F W 23 M 20 Tx La La
**She is a daughter of Ezekial and Rebecca Cobb in HH 175-176

Amos married Myrtle Ophelia Mattox on 5 May 1922 in Newton County, Texas. Myrtle was born on 20 Dec 1908 in Texas; died on 23 Aug 1977 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mitchell Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle Ophelia Mattox was born on 20 Dec 1908 in Texas; died on 23 Aug 1977 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mitchell Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas.

Notes:

Dale Rubel shows her as a daughter of Ardus "Arch" MATTOX and Minnie Alice NEWBERRY. She appears to have married second a Mr. Griffin, and is shown as Myrtle Ophelia Griffin on her Texas Death Certificate. She died from head and chest injuries in a two car accident in Sabine County. The informant was her sister, Mrs. Marjorie BARLOW. Her parents were listed as Arch L. Mattox and Minnie Alice Newberry.

Children:

1. Amos Lee Clark was born on 23 Feb 1923 in Newton County, Texas; died on 12 Oct 1928 in Newton County, Texas.

Generation: 3

James Andrew Clark was born on 14 Dec 1871 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas (son of William Barnett "Barnie" "Bill" Clark and Sarah Melissa Deas); died on 5 May 1945 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.

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]

Martha Rosella Smith was born on 29 Dec 1874 in Sabine County, Texas (daughter of Rev. Edward Smith and Mary Jane Smith); died in Jan 1951 in Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.

Children:

Lora Octavine Clark was born on 18 Sep 1894 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Dec 1981 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.
Ivy Franklin Clark was born on 24 Jan 1896 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 May 1967 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.
James Matthew Clark was born on 23 Mar 1898 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Jun 1980; was buried in Burkeville City Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
2. Amos Artemus "Teemy" "Tim" Clark was born on 1 Nov 1900 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1991 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper County, Texas.
Nathaniel "Nay" Clark was born on 2 Nov 1902 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 Jan 1969; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.
Sarah Jane Clark was born on 21 Sep 1905 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 May 1992 in Hardin County, Tennessee; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.
William Edward Clark was born on 18 Mar 1906 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died in Sep 1992 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Malissa Theresa Clark was born on 28 Aug 1908 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 25 Sep 1992 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas.
Burleson Clark was born on 27 Oct 1910 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Jan 1989 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Mattox Cemetery, Survey Community, Mayflower, Newton County, Texas.
Ima Lee Clark was born on 18 Jul 1913 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Wiergate, Newton 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.
4. 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.
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.
5. 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.
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.