Person:David Clark (47)

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David Clark
m. 26 Jun 1810
  1. Jasper Clark1816 - 1901
  2. Sophia Clark1820 -
  3. William Clark1823 - 1886
  4. Mary Clark1825 -
  5. Edmund Clark1827 - 1884
  6. John Clark1829 -
  7. Michael Clark1832 - 1891
  8. George Clark1834 -
  9. David Clark1836 - 1899
m. 12 May 1862
Facts and Events
Name[1][2] David Clark
Gender Male
Birth? 31 Dec 1836 Chelmsford, Essex, England
Christening[2] 30 Apr 1837 Moulsham, Essex, EnglandSt John the Evangelist
Census[3] 1841 Chelmsford, Essex, EnglandBarrack Lane
Census[4] 1851 Chelmsford, Essex, EnglandHigh Street
Marriage 12 May 1862 Channel IslandsSt Peter's Port
to Catherine Walsh
Immigration[5] 10 Nov 1896 New South Wales, Australia
Death[1] 22 Sep 1899 Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Personal History

David Clark, born on 31 Dec 1836 in Chelmsford, Essex, U.K, became a volunteer soldier for the West Essex Militia on 17 September 1852.[9] His regimental number was 107. He was released from his Militia position on 7 July 1854 to enlist in the Royal Artillery.[9] In total David spent just over 21 years with the Royal Artillery rising to the ranks of Quarter- Master Sergeant.[6] During his service he spent 7 years in Malta, during the Crimean War and almost 7 years in India.[7] His regimental number for the Royal Artillery was 36267.[6] David retired from the army with a pension and with the long service and good conduct medal on his breast. This is one of the most coveted distinctions conferred on non commissioned officers, and is an indisputable proof of irreproachable character.

He married Catherine Walsh who was born in Ireland . Two children Julia and Emily, were born in England at Hampshire. Later the family moved to India with the regiment and here on 31 July 1870 at Mihow, Bombay, a third child, Laura was born. Some time before 1876 the family returned to England; David was discharged from the Army[8] and a fourth child, David was born in Essex where David Senior was born.

On 11 August 1876 the family set out for Australia as assisted immigrants.[5] They departed from Plymouth on the “Ninevah” of 1174 tons with a total of 403 immigrants for a voyage of 91 days, arriving at Sydney on 10 November 1876. There were 8 deaths on the voyage and 3 children born. Immigration records shown that David was 39 with occupation given as Bricklayer, Catherine was 35, Julia 11, Emily 9, Laura 6 and David Junior an infant. The religion of all except Catherine, shown as Roman Catholic, was given as Church of England.

George Wade the husband of Catherine's younger sister Mary paid the deposit for the immigration to Australia of the Clarke family. The fact that both George Wade and David Clarke were in the army and both married sisters from Guernsey suggests that the two knew each other during their army service. George Wade was a corporal in the Royal Artillery, based at No. 2 Battery, 6th Brigade, Royal Artillery, Portsmouth, England.

Once settled in Mudgee, David became manager of E J Greenwood's store. Whilst there he received a serious injury to his hand, which incapacitated him for two years. David then became verger of St John's church, a position he held for 16 years. He then became secretary of the Starr Bowkett and the Federal Building Societies. David was also Tyler of the Masonic Lodge St. John-Edingburgh.

David died on 22 Sept 1899 at Mudgee[1] from a liver complaint contracted during his army service in India.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Death Index, in Australia. Death Index, 1787-1985. (Ancestry.com)
    Registration Number: 10067.

    Name: David Clarke
    Death Date: 1899
    Death Place: New South Wales
    Father's name: William
    Mother's name: Mary
    Registration Year: 1899
    Registration Place: Mudgee, New South Wales

  2. 2.0 2.1 Baptism, in Church of England. Parish Church of Chelmsford (Essex). MOULSHAM, St John the Evangelist Baptism Register. (Essex Record Office)
    D/P 511/1/1.

    April 30 1837, David son of William and Mary Clark, Old Barrack Lane, Labourer

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  3. 1841 England Census, in England. 1841 Census Schedules for England and Wales, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. (
    Kew, Richmond, Greater London TW9 4DU, United Kingdom:
    The National Archives (abbreviated TNA), formerly the UK General Register Office.)
    Class: HO107; Piece 325; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Chelmsford; County: Essex; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 25; Page: 18; Line: 8; GSU roll: 241364.

    Name: David Clarke
    Age: 4
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
    Gender: Male
    Where born: Essex, England
    [Chelmsford]
    Civil parish: Chelmsford
    Hundred: Chelmsford
    County/Island: Essex
    Country: England

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  4. 1851 England Census, in England. 1851 Census Returns for England and Wales. (
    Kew, Richmond, Greater London TW9 4DU, United Kingdom:
    The National Archives (abbreviated TNA), formerly the UK General Register Office.)
    Class: HO107; Piece: 1775; Folio: 256; Page: 2; GSU roll: 207422.

    Name: David Clark
    Age: 14
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
    Relation: Servant
    Gender: M (Male)
    Where born: Chelmsford, Essex, England
    Civil parish: Chelmsford
    Town: Chelmsford
    County/Island: Essex
    Country: England

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  5. 5.0 5.1 Assisted Immigrant Passenger List, in State Records Authority of New South Wales, Kingswood, New South Wales. Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896. (Ancestry.com)
    Series 5316, Reels 2134-2143.

    Name: David Clarke
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Age: 39
    Gender: Male
    Arrival Date: 10 Nov 1876
    Vessel Name: Nineveh

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  6. 6.0 6.1 British Army Service Records 1760-1915, in Army Personnel. Army Discharge Papers for David Clark. (British Army Service Records 1760-1915)
    WO97 / 1778 / 59.
  7. British Army Service Records 1760-1915, in Army Personnel. Statement of army service of David Clark. (British Army Service Records 1760-1915)
    WO97 / 1778 / 59.
  8. British Army Service Records 1760-1915, in Army Personnel. British Army Attestation and Discharge Details for David Clark. (British Army Service Records 1760-1915)
    WO97 / 1778 / 59.
  9. 9.0 9.1 British Army Service Records 1760-1915, in Army Personnel. West Essex Regiment of Militia papers for David Clark. (British Army Service Records 1760-1915)
    WO97 / 1778 / 59.