Family:Caleb Clark and Matilda Cogin (2)

Caleb CLARK

was born on 4 Dec 1838 at Parks, Stark Co., Ohio.  On 19 Nov 1863 at Steuben Co., Indiana, at the age of 24 Caleb Clark married Matilda Cogin age 20, daughter of Daniel Cogin and Anna K (--?--), to the union were born four daughters, two of whom died in early childhood.  He died on 20 Apr 1903 at Montpelier, Superior twp., Williams Co., Ohio, at age 64 more information: at home.

    Caleb Clark appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Steuben twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Clark.  

In 1860 Caleb's occupation was as a day laborer at Steuben twp., Steuben Co., Indiana. He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Steuben twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Clark. He began military service on 25 Sep 1861 Civil War in Co. K of 44th Regiment Indiana Infantry. He ended military service on 29 Apr 1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, honorably discharged for disability. Caleb's name is inscribed upon the north side of the Military Monument in Angola. along with 1,280 other soldiers names that served from Steuben County (He had lost his left arm).

In 1870 Caleb's occupation was as a farmer at Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana.

    Caleb Clark and Matilda Clark appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, enumerated 21 Jul 1870, no property values listed. They now have one child, daughter Cora.  

In 1880 Caleb's occupation was as a laborer at Hudson, Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana.

    Caleb Clark and Matilda Clark appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hudson, Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 Jun 1880, still only one child, Cora Belle. Living next door is Georg and Mary Clark's family and next to George is Samuel and Eliza Clark's family.  He and Matilda Clark emigrated in Aug 1881 to Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio.  

In 1900 Caleb's occupation was as a teamster at a sawmill at Montpelier, Superior twp., Williams Co., Ohio.

    Caleb Clark and Matilda Clark appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montpelier, Superior twp., Williams Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, own their home with a mortgage/ Matilda reports she is the mother of four children with two living after 36 years of marriage. Listed with them is teenage daugher, Edna, who would have been born when Matilda was 40. 

Caleb had an obituary 29 Apr 1903 Steuben, Steuben Co., Indiana

     "DIED at his home in Montpelier, Ohio, April 20, 1903, Caleb Clark, aged 64 years, 4 months and 16 days.   Deceased was born in Parks, Stark county, Ohio, and when thirteen years of age came with his widowed mother to Steuben county settling near Hudson where he grew to manhood, and moved to Montpelier in August, 1881.  On Nov. 22, 1863, he was united in marriage with Matilda Kogin and to the union were born four daughters, two of whom died in early childhood.  On Sept. 25, 1861, he enlisted in Co. K, 44th Indiana Regiment, and served until he was honorably discharged for disability, at Murfreesborro, April 29, 1863.  During his enlistment he participated in eight hard battles.  After the battle of Perrysville a comrade, Philip Parnell, became suddenly ill and was unable to keep up with the company.  Mr. Clark would not desert him although his friends pleaded that there was no necessity of endangering the lives of them both, as the enemy was hot in their pursuit, and begged him to take safety in flight.  This he refused to do, and his quick eyes soon discovered a cave into which he dragged his friend more dead than alive and did all he could to relieve his suffering while the enemy passed them.  They remained there until Parnell was able to travel, when they joined their company who supposed they had been taken prisoner.  He had the interest of the G. A. R. truly at heart and greatly enjoyed the meetings with the old boys".  

    Caleb Clark had an article in the paper on 26 Sep 1903 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana:"The veterans of the Forty-fourth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers in the Civil War, met in camp-fire last night... Since the last reunion, deaths of comrades had been reported as follows:... Caleb Clark, Company K, died at Montpelier, O, in January, 1903".

    Matilda COGIN was born on 23 Jun 1843 at Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.  She died on 2 Jun 1903 at Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio, at age 59 more information: at home. 

Matilda had an obituary 2 Jun 1903 Steuben, Steuben Co., Indiana,

     "Matilda Cogen, daughter of Daniel and Anna Cogen, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, June 23, 1843, and died at her home in Montpelier, Jun 2, 1903, aged 59 years, 11 months and 9 days.   In 1852, she came with her parents to Steuben county, Indiana, where she grew to young womanhood and spent the greater portion of her life, having come to Montpelier in August, 1881, where she has since resided.  On November 22, 1863, she was united in marriage to Caleb Clark, who had preceded her to the better world about six weeks before, on April the 20th.  To this union were born four daughters, two of whom died in early childhood.  The two surviving ones are Mrs. Cora Forest and Miss Edna Clark.  Mrs. Clark was one of a family of six children, only two of whom are now living, Mrs. Mary A. Teeters, of Hudson, Indiana, and Mrs. Sarah Willington, of New London, Iowa.  Those going before were John Cogen, who died near Metz, Indiana, in 1880; Mrs. Elizabeth Shipe, who died near Hudson, Indiana, in 18?5, and Allen Cogen, who expired in Steubenville, Indiana, in 1902.  Mrs. Clark was a loving wife and ideal mother, always ready to sacrifice for those who were dear to her.  She had an attractive and winning manner, making a friend in all who knew her.  She bore her long illness with marvelous patience and cheerfulness, always hopeful and looking on the bright side.  Her loss leaves a vacancy that can never be filled, but to our sorrow comes the consoling thought that she is at rest and safe".

    The two known children of Caleb Clark and Matilda Cogin were as follows:

• + 2 i. Cora Belle CLARK was born on 16 Aug 1867 at Steuben Co., Indiana. In 1883 Cora Belle Clark married Frank W. Forrest, son of William Forrest and Clarissa A. Hill.
• + 3 ii. Edna Lee CLARK was born on 19 Oct 1882 at Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio. Edna Lee Clark married Forest Ray Hauter after 1920.

Generation Two

2. Cora Belle CLARK

was born on 16 Aug 1867 at Steuben Co., Indiana.  In 1883 Cora Belle Clark married Frank W. Forrest, son of William Forrest and Clarissa A. Hill.  She died on 30 Dec 1928 at 822 Elm Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 61 more information: 3:15am from a cerebral hemorrhage 23 days before death; wtih arterio sclerosis and hypertension for several years. Married at time of death, her informant was Mrs. Goldie Rock.  

Cora Belle Clark was buried on 2 Jan 1929 Memorial Park cemetery (where is this, in Toledo? in Montpelier?).

    She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, in the household of her parents Caleb Clark and Matilda Clark.  She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hudson, Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana in the household of her parents Caleb Clark and Matilda Clark. 

    Frank W. Forrest and Cora Belle Forrest appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, own their home free of mortgage, and they have had two children with one child living after 16 years of marriage. Goldie G. Forrest now 12 is listed with them.  

    Frank W. Forrest and Cora Belle Forrest appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at 1017 Michigan Street, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, renting their home. Cora reports she is the mother of two children with one living after 27 years of marriage. Adult child, Goldie, is still at home. Also living there is Edna Clark, age 27 and single, listed as a boarder. Edna's occupation is a clerk at a telegraph (this is Cora's sister).  

    Cora Belle Forrest appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at 1009 Kelsey Avenue, enumerated 2 Jan 1920, renting half a double, she is listed as married, but no husband listed with her. Cora has living there her daughter, Goldie and her sister.

    Frank W. FORREST was born on 20 Aug 1853 at Albany, Albany Co., New York, parents both born in New York.  He died on 18 Sep 1932 at 822 Elm Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 79 more information: 6:00am from arteriosclerosis. He is widowed at time of death and his informant is daughter, Goldie.  

Frank W. Forrest was buried on 20 Sep 1932 at Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio.

In 1900 Frank's occupation was as a lumber manufacturer on own account at Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio.

In 1910 Frank's occupation was as a lumber man/dealer as employer at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    Frank W. Forrest appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at 8051 Madison Avenue, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, now widowed, his is a roomer in a home with 16 other roomers. He has no occupation.

    The only known child of Cora Belle Clark and Frank W. Forrest was:

• 4 i. Goldie G FORREST was born in Jul 1887 at Ohio. In 1923 Goldie G Forrest married Luther Floyd Rock in the 1930 census they report the bride was age 36 and the groom was 43 when they married. She died on 22 Sep 1962 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 75 more information: at home, widowed at time of death.

    She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio in the household of her parents Frank W. Forrest and Cora Belle Forrest, she was age 12.  

In 1910 Goldie's occupation was as a trimmer at a millinery at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio in the household of her parents Frank W. Forrest and Cora Belle Forrest, she was age 22 and single.

In 1920 Goldie's occupation was as a clerk at a telegraph at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio in the household of her mother Cora Belle Forrest, she was age 32 and single. She, listed as Goldie Rock, of same address as the deceased, was an informant on the death certificate of Cora Belle Clark on 30 Dec 1928.

In 1930 Goldie's occupation was as a bookkeeper at a telegraph office at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    Goldie G Rock and Luther Floyd Rock appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at 822 Elm Street, enumerated 2 Apr 1930, own their home worth $4,500 and no children or other person living with them.  She, listed as Goldie Forrest Rock, of same address as the deceased, was an informant on the death certificate of Frank W. Forrest on 18 Sep 1932.  

    Luther Floyd Rock and Goldie G Rock lived on 26 Apr 1942 at 822 Elm Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    Luther Floyd ROCK was born on 7 Mar 1881 at Delroy, Carroll Co., Ohio, both parents born in U.S.  He died before 1962 more information: wife was widowed at time of her death.  

In 1930 Luther's occupation was as a barber in his own shop at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was described as height 5'6" and weight 150 lbs. with brown eyes, black hair and sallow complexion. He lists wife Goldie as his contact person. He has no occupation in Apr 1942 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

3. Edna Lee CLARK

was born on 19 Oct 1882 at Montpelier, Williams Co., Ohio.  Edna Lee Clark married Forest Ray Hauter after 1920.  She died on 2 May 1925 at Mercy hospital, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 42 more information: 9:29am from septic heritsintes [?] Septisemia puerleral for four days; with Eclampsia for 6 days after delivery of child on April 26 at home. Her husband was the informant. 

Edna Lee Clark was buried on 5 May 1925 at Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montpelier, Superior twp., Williams Co., Ohio in the household of her parents Caleb Clark and Matilda Clark.  

In 1910 Edna's occupation was as a clerk at a telegraph at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, in the household of Frank W. Forrest and Cora Belle Forrest, at 27 and single. This is the home of her sister.

In 1920 Edna's occupation was as a cashier at a telegraph at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio in the household of her sister Cora Belle Forrest, she was age 37 and single, listed as "Lee C. Clark."

    Forest Ray Hauter and Edna Lee Hauter lived in 1925 at 432 Colburn, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    Forest Ray HAUTER was born on 13 Aug 1894 at Van Wert Co., Ohio, both parents born in Ohio. Also have birth as Aug 13, 1895 from WWI draftcard.  In 1929 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, Forest Ray Hauter's second marriage was to Helen M Fogle Forest's first wife died in 1925.  He died on 26 Apr 1974 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 79 more information: widowed at time of death.  

In 1917 Forest's occupation was as a farmer at Defiance Co., Ohio. He was described as height 5'5" and weight 165 lbs. with gray eyes and dark brown hair. He is single. He notes he has applied for an application for commission in officer's reserve in Jun 1917 at Defiance Co., Ohio.

    Forest Ray Hauter lived in 1918 at Sherwood, Defiance Co., Ohio.  He began military service on 24 Jun 1918 at Defiance Co., Ohio, U.S. Army in WWI; Assigns Comment: Co D 334 Infantry to 9 Oct 1918; Co B 16 Infantry to 27 Apr 1919. Co A Composite Regiment Cp Meade Medical Department to Discharge Private Meuse-Argonne. American Expeditionary Forces 2 Sept 1918 to 8 Sept 1919. Honorable discharge 24 Sept 1919.  

In 1920 Forest's occupation was as a fireman for the railroad at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    Forest Ray Hauter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at 111 Orchard Street, enumerated 2 Jan 1920, living as a lodger along with Walter Hauter, in the home of Carl and Ada Schliesser. Forest is 25 and Walter is 27.  He was an informant on the death certificate of Edna Lee Clark on 2 May 1925.  

In 1930 Forest's occupation was as an engineer for the steam railroad at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

    Forest Ray Hauter and Helen M Hauter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at 1704 Melburn Avenue, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, own the home worth $8,000. Also living there is Helen's widowed mother, and Forest's sister, Sadie C. Hauter, age 16.

    The only known child of Edna Lee Clark and Forest Ray Hauter was:

• 5 i. Marian HAUTER was born on 26 Apr 1925 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She died on 27 Apr 1925 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, more information: premature birth.

Marian Hauter was buried on 5 May 1925 at Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

Sources available upon request --Msscarlet1957 13:26, 24 September 2008 (EDT)

1. ↑ Indiana Marriages 1800-1941, Url: www.ancestry.com.
2. ↑ Obituary. (further information available upon request)
   of Caleb Clark.
3. ↑ United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132)
   page: 179B; sheet: 20; ancestry image 20.
4. ↑ United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
   ED#4; page: 312B; sheet: 36; ancestry image: 36.
5. ↑ United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
   ED#119; page 257A; sheet: 7A; ancestry image: 13.