Person:Zenas Clark (1)

ZENAS EDISON CLARK BIRTH---28 Oct. 1848, MARRIAGE---8 Oct. 1873, Filer City, Manistee, Michigan DEATH---8 Sep. 1930, BURIAL--- Bensonia Cemetery, Benzie Co., MI. PARENTS---Zadoc Clark & Polly Wheeler

CIVIL WAR SERVICE RECORDS Zenas E. Clark, Company C, 142 Illinois Infantry, Private, Union CIVIL WAR PENSION INDEX Zenas E. Clark, Widow-Minnie A. Clark, Filed Michigan, #3160

U.S. CENSUS - 1850 Oct. 11, Alden city, McHenry Co., Illinois Image # 1 CLARK, Zadock H 47 M Farmer Vt.

               Polly    W    42   F                            Vt.
       Norman  A.   S     19   M                           Vt.
             Herriet    D     16  F                            Vt.   School
             Truman  S        9  M                           ILL.  School
              Nelson  S       7  M                           ILL.   School
                Alma   D       4   F                           ILL.
          Zenus E.  S        2  M                           ILL.

U.S. CENSUS - 1860 July 10, Alden, McHenry Co., Illinois Image pg. 265 1860 FEDERAL CENSUS ILLINOIS McHENRY ALDEN P.O. Alden 1 July 1860 Dwelling 1966 Family 1904 Page (6 of 24) Zaddock Clark 57,M,W ,Farmer,$900,$250, Vermont Polly Clark 52,F,W, Vermont Agustus Clark 30,M,W ,Day labor, Vermont Nelson Clark 18,M,W , Farmer, Illinois Alma Clark 13,F,W, Illinois Edson Clark 11,M,W, Illinois

U.S. CENSUS - 1860 July 10, Alden, McHenry Co., Illinois Image pg. 265 CLARK, Zaddock 57 M farmer VT.

            Polly            52     F                        VT.
        Augustus         30     M   day labor     VT.
           Nelson          18    M    farmer         ILL.
             Alma           13     F                        ILL.
             Edson         11    M                        ILL.

Home in 1870: Chemung, McHenry, Illinois Post Office: Harvard Roll: M593_257 Page: 223 Image: 86 Value of real estate: 3000 CLARK, Polly 63 F W Keeping house VT

           Nelson     27   M   W    assists  on  farm   ILL
          Zenas  E.  21  M   W     assists  on  farm   ILL

GRAY, Ida L. 20 F W At House MI

ILLINOIS PUBLIC LAND PURCHASE RECORDS Zadock Clark, section SWSE, Sec. 31, T46N, 06E, price $125, total 5000, date 26 ept. 1845, Vol. 684, Page 129, type FD, meridian 3, acres 4000, tag 1, ID 040461

1880 United States Federal Census > Illinois > McHenry > Harvard > District 133 Image 26 Clark, ZenusHWM31ILLVTVT "Labor"

         MinnieWWF24PrussiaPrussiaPrussia  "Keeping  House"
         Golden E.SWM5ILLILLPrussia
         MaudeDWF3ILLILLPrussia
         DelosSWM1ILLILLPrussia

1900 FEDERAL CENSUS MICHIGAN MANISTEE MANISTEE 5 June 1900 Dwelling 60 Family 61 Sheet 4B (8 of 32) Zeanes Clark H,W,M,Oct. 1848,51,M,26, Illinois Vermont Vermont Minnie A. Clark W,W,F,July 1855,44,M,26,4,4,Germany Germany Germany Truman Clark S,W,M,Aug. 1885,14,S, Michigan Illinois Germany

1910 United States Federal Census > Michigan > Benzie > Benzonia Twp > District 2 77 / 78 Image 9 (Apr. 22) Clark, Zenas E. Head M W 61 M-1-36 ILL VT VT Farmer

         Minnie A       Wife       F        W     54      M-1-36      4 - 4       Ger      Ger      Ger      U.S. 1857
       Truman  N.      Son       M        W     24      S                           MI        ILL       Ger

1920 United States Census> Michigan> Benzie> Benzonia> District 2 256 / 260 Jan. 21,22, 1920 Clark, Zenas E. Head M W 71 M- Ill VT

         Minnie A.      Wife       F      W    64      M-    1857  - NA -1873    Ger   Ger    Ger  
       Truman  N.      Son        M      W    34      S                                 MI    Ill      Ger  

1930 FEDERAL CENSUS BENZONIA BENZIE MICHIGAN Dwelling 40 Family 41 Sheet (5 of 15) Clark, Zenas E. HM W 81 M 24 ILL VT VT

        Minnie A.          WF      W     74     M 18    Ger     Ger       Ger       to US 1855
       Truman N.          SM     W     44     S          MI      ILL        Ger       Farmer   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ****    MARRIAGE   RECORD   ****  Manistee  Courthouse, Manistee  Co., MI.

Appl.date; Oct. 8, 1873 - Marr.date Oct. 8, 1973 Bk. 2 Pg. 36 Rec. 531 Groom; Zenas Edson Clark Age; 23 Born; Oct. 24, 1848 Place; Alden, Ill. Father; Zadock Clark Birthplace; Vermont Mother; Polly Wheeler Birthplace; Vermont Bride; Minnie Moldt Age; 18 Born; July 31, 1855 Place; Prussia, Germany Father; John Moldt Birthplace; Germany Mother; Caraliue (unknown) ?? Birthplace; Germany Witness; Sena L. Gaylord (Manistee) Hans Peter Hansen (Filer City) Place; Manistee, MI. Clergy; J.F. Gaylord - Minister Manistee Co., Clerk - Oct. 10, 1873 - ( copy of marriage license )

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    ****    DEATH  RECORD    ****    Benzie  County Government  Center, Beulah, MI.

Benzie Co. Death Records; Bk. 2 Pg. 22 Rec. 27 Date; Sept. 8, 1930 Name; Zenas Edson Clark Sex; M. Age; 81y 10m 14d Race; W. "Married" Spouse; Minnie Moldt Born; Oct. 24, 1848 Birthplace; Illinois Occ.; Farmer Father; Zadock Clark Birthplace; Vermont Mother; Polly Wheeler Birthplace; Vermont Cause; Abdominal Croup Burial; Benzonia Twp. Cemetery Benzie Co., MI. Benzie County Clerk

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Library of Michigan, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. MANISTEE CITY DIRECTORY - 1902 - 03 CLARK, Zenas E. , Carp , Residence 270 5 th Ave.

CIVIL WAR SERVICE RECORDS Zenas E. Clark, Company C, 142 Illinois Infantry, Private, Union CIVIL WAR PENSION INDEX Zenas E. Clark, Widow-Minnie A. Clark, Filed Michigan, #3160

Benzonia Library; Mills Community House; Benzonia, MI. Benzie Banner; 1910 --- Researched; 0ct. 1999 Jun. 24,- Liberty Union; We failed to note last week that Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark had received a letter from Gladstone bringing to them the glad news of a new granddaughter in the home of their son Golden. Jul. 1,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark is nursing a badly smashed toe which is causing him some trouble in the corn cultivating time. Jul. 29,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has the best piece of corn in this part of the county. Sept. 9,- Liberty Union; Frederc Balson and wife and Henry Madden of Manistee, are guests of Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark. Mr. Balson is foreman for the E.G. Filer City & Son big mill and Mr. Madden has charge of the salt industry. Mrs. Balson is a sister of Mrs. Z.E. Clark. Sept. 30,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. L.P. Judson of Benzonia spent Tuesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark. Oct. 7,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark transacted business in Frankfort Monday. Oct. 7,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has bought a new cow. Nov. 25,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark was in Frankfort one day last week on business. Dec. 16,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. John Bishop of Grace were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark. Dec. 23,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark were Sunday guests of C.F. Bishop of Homestead.

Benzie Banner; 1911 ---- Researched; Oct. 8, 1999 Feb. 3,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark transacted business in Thompsonville last Friday. Feb. 17,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark were guests of Mr. Bishop in Joyfield Sunday. Mar. 3,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark were in Frankfort Wednesday. Mar. 3,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark were in Copemish Thursday on business. Mar. 17,- Liberty Union; Z. E. Clark is spending two weeks in Gladestone with his son Golden and daughter Mrs. McClellan. Mar. 17,- Liberty Union; On Tuesday evening, March 7, the neighbors and friends gathered at the home of T. P. Redding with cakes and pies Truman Clark and D. H. Moody with their phonographs, as a reminder of Mr. Reddings forty-ninth birthday. The crowd was entertained most agreeably with music by Messers Clark and Moody with a few selected pieces on the piano by Miss Winfred Reeding. C. M. Bishop spoke, advertising his famous paring machine. A lap supper was served at a late hour. Z. E. Clark won the prize as tea drinker. Shortly after twelve o'clock, Mr. Bishop gave the home call, and Mrs. W. A. Eastman called for a song. "God be with you till we me again," which all united in singing. All went to their homes wishing Mr. Redding many more happy birthdays. (Pg. 8) Apr. 7,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark returned home from his visit in Gladstone last week. He reports a fine time. Jun. 16,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has the finest field of corn in our community. Jul. 21,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark are expecting their son Truman home this week from his trip to Gladstone. Jul. 21,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark and wife And Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wellman were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Long of near Beulah Sunday. Mr. Long's health is quite poorly. Aug. 11,- Liberty Union; Z. E. Clark is building a stone wall under his dwelling house. Sept. 1,- Liberty Union; Leslie Inman of Traverse City was a Sunday guest of Z. E. Clark. Oct. 20,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark returned Wednesday from their visit in Manistee with their son, Delos. Dec. 8,- Homestead Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark were in Frankfort, Friday.

Benzie Banner; 1912 ---- Researched; Oct. ,26, 27, 1999 Feb. 9,- Homestead Union; Z.E. Clark had to lay off hauling logs because of a strain inflected upon one of his horses. Jul. 5,- Liberty Union; Z. E. Clark left Monday for Manistee to attend the Soldiers encampment. Jul. 12,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark returned from Manistee Friday accompanied by his niece Mrs. Berth Madden of Chicago. Jul. 26,- Liberty Union; Mrs. Bertha Madden, who has been spending some time with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark went to Manistee last Thursday. She intends to leave there before long to go to Chicago. Dec. 13,- Liberty Union; Mr. Maddon of Manistee is spending a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark and family. Dec. 20,- Liberty Union; Mr. Maddon who spent a few days , with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark has returned to Manistee.

Benzie Banner; 1913 ---- Researched; Nov. 3, 1999 Apr. 17,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark were Frankfort visitors Sunday. Oct. 9,- Liberty Union; Z. E. Clark and wife have been entertaining company at their home the past few days;

Benzie Banner; 1914 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Jan. 1,- Platte Lake; Z. Clark of Homestead was a business caller in the neighborhood Friday. Jan. 7,- Liberty Union; A large crowd of friends and neighbors went to the home of Z.E. Clark and wife Thursday evening and gave them a complete surprise. Games and music were indulged in until the midnight hour when they all marched and sang the old year out and the new year in. Refreshments were served at a late hour, about 65 were present and all report a good time.. ( Pg. 3 ) Jan. 8,- Liberty Union; Delayed letter; Mr. & Mrs. Madden of Manistee have been guests of Z.E. Clark and family last week. Mar. 26, - Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark left Sunday for Manistee to spend a few days with his son Delos. Apr. 9,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has returned home from a ten days visit with his son Delos at Manistee. Jun. 12,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has returned from Traverse City where he attended the Soldiers encampment. Jul. 16,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has a champion piece of corn in this vicinity. Aug. 6,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark and daughter Mrs. David McClelland and children took supper Tuesday evening with Mrs. O. Wellman. Aug. 27, - Liberty Union; H.E. Moreis is giving his barn a new coat of paint, Z.E. Clark is also improving hi house with a new coat of paint. Sept. 10,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark, A.N. Eastman, Lewis Morningstar and H.E. Morris made a business trip to Copemish Monday. Oct. 1,- Liberty Union; Mrs. Lieb Fruburg returned to her home at Dexter, Iowa, on Monday, after a weeks visit with her niece Mrs. Z.E. Clark. Nov. 19,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and wife were callers on Z.E. Clark and wife Sunday. Nov. 19,- Liberty Union; Mrs. George Carvey and children who have been visiting with Z.E. Clark and family have returned to their home, at Fontana, Wisconsin.

Benzie Banner; 1915 ---- Researched; Dec. 1999 Jan. 21,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark were guest of Mrs. Wellman, Friday Last week. Feb. 11,- Liberty Union; " Delayed " Z.E. Clark and his brother, Nelson of Harvard , Illinois, who has been spending the winters here, went to Gladstone to visit the former's son and daughter at that place. Mar. 4,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark has returned home from a months visit with his son and daughter in Gladstone. Mar. 18,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark is planing on doing a lot of clearing this spring and the writer would suggest that all travelers going through the country looking for work call on Mr. Clark, as he always hires all who apply to him for work, or will direct them where they can get work. Apr. 8,- Liberty Union; A.N. Eastman buzzed wood for Z. E. Clarke Tuesday. Apr. 29,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Fred Balsam and daughter Ruth, and Mr. Daniels autoed over from Manistee Sunday and spent the day with Z.E. Clark and family. Jul. 29,- Homestead Station; Z. E. Clark and family and J. Raichert and family were invited to A. N. Eastmans Tuesday to spend the evening, Ice cream was served. Sept. 2,- Liberty Union; Mrs. Bertha Madden of Chicago is visiting her uncle, Z.E. Clark and family. Sept. 16,- Liberty Union; Mrs. L.S. Madden, who had been visiting Z.E. Clark and family, left Tuesday for Manistee for a few days visit before returning to her home in Chicago. Sept. 30,- Liberty Union; ( Delayed ) Mr. & Mrs. Rose Reed, Mr. Davison and sister, Mrs. Evans, all of Joyfield, took dinner with Z.E. Clarke and wife Sunday. Sept. 30,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke made a business trip to Manistee Tuesday. Oct. 7,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke has returned home from his business trip to Manistee. Oct. 14,- Liberty Union; John Bishop and wife took dinner with Z.E. Clarke and wife Sunday. Nov. 4,- Liberty Union; Mr. Denoss and wife of Grace called on the Raichart home Saturday, He purchased a couple of pigs of Z.E. Clarke while here. Nov. 25,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark and wife received a box by parcel post from L.B. Inman and wife of Edmonting, Canada, former residents of this place. Upon opening the box they found it contained the different kinds of grains, consisting of wheat, barley,oats, orchard grass and timothy just as it grows in that part of the country. The oats and timothy stands five feet and two inches high with the others in proportion. They also received an interesting letter giving the market prices of grain, and potatoes are quoted at .25 cents. per bushel. Any one that is interested will find them on display in the Clark home Dec. 30,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark and wife took Christmas dinner with Harry Gokey and wife.

Benzie Banner; 1916 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Jan. 13,- Liberty Union; Joseph Raichart and family entertained the following guests at dinner Sunday, John Fullerton and family, Z.E. Clarke and wife and brother Nelson Clarke of Howard, Illinois, and Mrs. Chas. Sibert Jan. 27,- Liberty Union; Mark Moody, Z.E. Clarke and Joseph Raichart are among the grippe patients. Mar. 23,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark and wife visited with Mrs. Olive Wellman, Sunday. Apr. 20,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke is contemplating building a new barn this summer. May 4,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark took a load of produce and household goods to Thompsonville Saturday for Mark Moody. May 18,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. I.P. Covey and attended church at Honor. Jun. 29,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke will soon have his new barn completed. Jul. 13,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke went to Manistee Sunday to visit his son Delos and family, and attend the home coming. Jul. 13,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke has returned from the home coming at Manistee and reports a fine time. Jul. 27,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Rob Wellman called on Z. E. Clark and wife Sunday. Aug. 10,- Liberty Union; Party of friends and relatives of Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark (Pg. 5 ) Sept. 14,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Long were Sunday guests of Z.E. Clarke and wife. Oct. 19,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Henry Cole of Bear Lake autoed over and spent the week with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke Nov. 23,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke and wife were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Long. Dec. 28,- Liberty Union; Rollo Fullerton is home from Flint to spend the week with his parents, they entertained for dinner Sunday, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Raichart and Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke, daughter, Miss Panzy Raichart and Fern and Flossie Morning Star Dec. 28,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Henry Gokey and daughter Jennie, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Raichart and daughter Panzy ate Christmas dinner with Z.E. Clarke and wife.

Benzie Banner; 1917 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Feb. 22,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke is very unfortunate having had to kill two of his cattle they having been sick for some time. Apr. 5,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke and wife visited Sunday with George Rose and wife of Beulah. May 10,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke visited Archie Wilson and wife Sunday. May 21,- Liberty Union; MR. & Mrs. Will Mund and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke. Jul. 5,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark attended the old settlers picnic at Traverse City last week. Jul.26,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke lost a nice colt Friday. Aug. 9,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke made a business trip to Copemish Saturday. Nov. 8,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark and son Truman visited with the John Bishop family of Joyfield. Dec. 6,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. John Kissinger of Honor and Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark autoed to Manistee Thursday and ate dinner with the latter's son and family.

Benzie Banner; 1918 ---- Researched; Dec. 30, 1999 May 9,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Archie Wilson spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke. May 9,- Liberty Union; Sargent and Mrs. John Kissinger of Honor called at Z.E. Clarke's Thursday. Jun. 6,- Liberty Union; Sargeant and Mrs. John Kissenger of Honor, also Mrs. Le Bow and children were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke Sunday. Jun. 6,- Liberty Union; Mrs. Richard Doran and little daughter Genevive Marie, took supper with Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke Friday evening. Jun. 13,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark entertained Mr. & Mrs. Miller and son of near Manistee , Thursday of last week. Jun. 13,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. John Bishop and family spent Sunday with Z.E. Clark and family. Mark Moody and son Charley, of Herietta, were also their guests. Aug. 1,- Liberty Union; Doris Clark has returned to her home at Manistee, after a two weeks visit with her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clark. Sept. 12,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke and wife picked berries " across the lake " Thursday of last week and reported good results. Sept. 26,- Liberty Union; Z.E Clark and wife went to the Manistee County Fair last week. Oct. 24,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clark and wife spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Long.

Benzie Banner; 1919 ---- Researched; January 14, 2000 Jan. 2,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Taylor and family called on Mr. & Mrs. Z.E. Clarke Sunday. Jan. 30,- Liberty Union; Z.E. Clarke went to Manistee, Monday of last week to visit relatives and friends, He also visited a few days at Dowlertown returning Friday. He says the snow is practically gone, and the farmers are plowing.

Benzie Banner; 1920 ---- Researched; Apr. 2002 Nov. 4,- "A Surprise Party" - A jolly crowd of neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Z.E. Clark, went to their country home on Saturday evening, to remind Mr. Clark of another birthday anniversary. Mr. Clarks birthday occurred on October 24th, but as he had, rather boasted about surprising him on his birthday, Mrs. Clark decided to wait a few days. About fifty responded to her invitation for Saturday night, where all spent a pleasant evening. Refreshments of sandwiches, and salads, cake, pop-corn, pie and coffee were served at a late hour. An ideal night for games in the yard were enjoyed by a large number of young folks, while the older ones inside were engaged in conversation and enjoying the music on the phonograph. All wish Mr. Clark many more happy birthdays.

Benzie Baner; 1921 ---- Researched; Jan. 28, 2000 Nov. 10,- Homestead Station; Z. Clark who has been quite sick the past week is able to be out again.

Benzie Banner; 1922 ---- Researched; Feb. 7, 2000 Apr. 27,- Homestead Station; Mr. Z. Clark and son Truman are on the sick list. Jun. 15,- Locals; Z.E. Clark of Homestead has purchased a Ford Touring car.

Benzie Banner; 1925 --- Researched; Feb. Mar. 2000 Dec. 31,- Mr. & Mrs. John Fullerton had as dinner guest Christmas Day, Mr. & Mrs. Z. E. Clark.

Benzie Banner; 1926 ---- Researched; Mar. 9, 2000 Jan. 21,-West Homestead; Mr. and Mrs. Z. E. Clark entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fullerton Sunday. Feb. 11,- West Homestead; Mr. Z.E. Clark has been on the sick list for some time but is feeling better at this writing. Jul. 1,- Personal; Mr. and Mrs. Z. E. Clark of Homestead are making an extended visit with their daughter, Mrs. David McClelland of Racine, Wisconsin, and a brother of Mr. Clark, Golden E. Clark at Harvard, Illinois., on their return they will stop at Manistee to visit relatives of Mrs. Clark.

Benzie Banner; 1928 ---- Researched; Apr. 2000 Apr. 26,- Joyfield; Mr. & Mrs. Clark and son Truman, were caller at the Thomas Rice, home Sunday.

Benzie Banner; 1930 ---- Researched; Apr. 2000 Sept. 11,- Obituary; Zenas Edison Clark.( Pg. 1 ) "Needs corrections" Mr. Zenas Edison Clark, age 82, Civil was veteran, was born October 24, 1948, and died Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock at home east of the village following an attack of acute indigestion. Mr. Clark had been a resident of Benzonia for many years and is well known in this community. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Truman Clark, who is at home with his mother, and two other sons one in Manistee and one in the Upper Peninsula, one daughter, also in the Upper Peninsula . Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home with, Rev. H.S. Mills conducting the service, and service in the cemetery in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge, Interment in Benzonia cemetery.

Sept. 18, Card of Thanks - Clark family We wish to thank our many friends for the respect and sympathy expressed both in their kind words and many lovely floral offerings, in our bereavement. "Mrs. Z.E. Clark & family" Sept. 25,- "Full Obituary" Zeanas Edson Clark ( Pg. 1 ) Sept. 25 - " Obituary" ( Pg. 1 ) Mr. Zenas Edson Clark was born at Alden, McHenry county, Illinois October 24, 1848. He lived with his mother until in the company with with another young man, he went to Springfield where he enlisted May 1, 1864 in Co. C 142 Regiment Illinois Volunteers and served until hes discharge at the close of the war. In the spring of 1873 he came to Mainstee where on October 8, of the same year he was married to Miss Minnie Moldt. Following his marriage he returned to Illinois where three children were born to them. In the year of 1883 he returned with his Family to Manistee. Here he followed hi trade as mason and carpenter until 1902 when He came to Benzonia Township where he resided the remainder of his life. He passed away Sepetember 8, at the age of 82 years. Mr. Clark was a member of the E.P. Case Post No. 372 of the Grand Army of the Republic of which he was commander for some time. He was also a member of the Oddfellow Lodge No. 79 He leaves to mourn their loss, His wife Minnie Clark and four children, Golden Clark of Recine, Wis. , Mrs. Maude McClelland of Escanaba, Mich. Delos Clark of Manistee and Truman Clark who lives at home, besides a number of grand-children and great-grand-children.

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