... He was married Nov. 20, 1861, to America J. Nunn, whose birth occurred March 23, 1844, a daughter of Judge William Nunn (deceased) ...
Mr. Clarke, by this marriage, had six children, two of whom died in infancy; those living are:
- Fannie, born July 15, 1864;
- William N., Oct. 11, 1869;
- Lida, March 27, 1871;
- Charles, April 19, 1873.
Mr. Clarke has traded extensively through the South, and has built up a reputation as being one of the best farmers in Bourbon County. He and family are members of church.