ABT 1803 - Richmond, VA
BEF 1870 - Richmond, VA
Elizabeth Brann
Elizabeth Brann >> Sarah Clark >> Fairfax Lewis >> Orah Lewis >> Marvin George >> Maida GeorgeBetty married William Clarke in 1824. Shadrack Clarke signed the bond along with William and swore that both bride and groom were over 21 and that Elizabeth was a resident of Richmond County. Shadrack may have been a cousin or an uncle of William. His oath was taken on September 2nd and the marriage bond was issued on September 15th. William signed the bond by making a mark.
Records for William and Betty have been difficult to locate. A census record from 1830 in Richmond County appears to be a good match. William was listed as the head of a family with two boys under 5, one boy between five and 10, and one girl between 10 and 15. Since no relationships were given this older girl may have been another relative. The ages of the adults were marked between 20 and 30. No slaves were listed.
In the 1840 census there are no good matches for William in Richmond or any of the surrounding counties.
The 1850 does list William, Betty and their family in Richmond County. William was marked as a farmer with real estate valued at $125. He and Betty are both recorded as 47 years old and not being able to read or write. Living with them is Reuben Brann, age 78, also unable to read or write and noted as a pauper. This was most likely Betty's father. Reuben is the only member of the household marked as being born outside of Richmond County, he was born in Westmoreland. Children living in the home were; William J. Clark, 19, Sarah Clarke, 16, and Winifred B. Clark, 9.
William appears to have died before 1860. In that census year his Betty was reported as living with their daughter, Sarah, who had married to Middleton Lewis. I have been unable to find records for William in the Death Register or any settlement of his estate. Death records for Betty are also missing, she did not appear on the 1870 census, and was likely deceased.
Documents:
- 1824 Marriage Bond
- 1830 Census - 2 (5th from the bottom)
- 1850 Census (Dwelling 216)
Comments:
Sources:
- "Richmond, Virginia, United States Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99XF-4VSQ : August 7, 2021), image 35 of 208; Richmond County (Virginia). County Clerk.
- "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6797-38Y?cc=1401638&wc=95RF-6YP%3A1031351901%2C1031682501%2C1032595301 : 9 April 2016), Virginia > Richmond > Richmond county > image 28 of 102; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
- "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYD-98DJ?cc=1803958&wc=35Y4-RMQ%3A1588479103%2C1588469114%2C1588469601 : 14 August 2015), Virginia > Richmond > Not Stated > image 33 of 58; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Future 3:
Parents:
- Reuben Brann
1772-1860
- Unknown
1772-1860
Spouse & Children:
- William Clarke
1803-1860
- William J. Clarke
1831-
- Sarah Clark
1833-1893
- Winifred B. Clarke
1841-
- William Clarke
1803-1860
- William J. Clarke
1831-
- Sarah Clark
1833-1893
- Winifred B. Clarke
1841-