Clark/e possibly of Magherafelt

[Morgia]

Gday from Oz everyone & with a pesky ancestor who doesn't want to be found!  I'm wondering if anyone has any information on the following person & his family....!  He's my BRICK wall!!!!!!!!  I know nothing of his ancestors except his parents names.

David Ramsay Clark/e - born 1833 Magherafelt; emigrated to Australia from Liverpool to Melbourne on 'John Knox' arriving in 1853; married Louisa Frances Storey in Australia in 1878.  Died in Australia 1903.  He worked as a labourer / farmer over here.

His father - William Clark/e   
His mother - Jane Ramsay
as listed on his death & marriage certificates.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!   Thanks.

[wonderinglady]

This may or may not be relevant.
Are you sure that he was born at Magherafelt?
There are Clark's at Maghera in fact they still have the Clark and Son's Linens. 

[aghadowey]

This may or may not be relevant.
Are you sure that he was born at Magherafelt?
There are Clark's at Maghera in fact they still have the Clark and Son's Linens. 

Have extensive Clark family tree (the linen family) and can see no connection to David Ramsay Clark. Unfortunately Clark/Clarke is a common surname in Co. Londonderry and will probably be difficult to trace without more information to start with.

[Morgia]

Thanks for your help wanderinglady & aghadowey!    Yes, I hit a brick wall with these people all the time!  His death certificate states he was born in Magherafelt but I haven't found anything at all so I wouldn't be surprised if he popped out a Maghera instead!   His death certificate (in Australia) also states he lied about his age for years too!!!!!     I have been on a hiatus from the genealogy for a while - again if anyone has any info of this family (perhaps not in Magherafelt as first thought??)... I'd love to hear it..!  Thanks everyone.

[mr-aitch]

Hi.

I'm a bit late coming to this discussion - found it while browsing.  This might help.

A David Clarke was baptised 26Jan1834 at The Woodchapel Church of Ireland at Lisnamorrow.  His parents were William Clarke, farmer in Ballymulderg, and Jane, whose maiden name is not recorded.  There is not a corresponding marriage in The Woods records which suggests that they married in Jane's church wherever that was.  Lisnamorrow and Ballymulderg are townlands a few miles down the Magherafelt/Ballyronan road.  They also had a Margery baptised 24Apr1825.  And a William Clarke died at Ballymulderg aged 89yrs in 1884.

Good hunting.

mr-aitch

[Morgia]

Wow thanks for that lead mr aitch!  Much obliged indeed!       I'm off to see if it turns into anything exciting....   

[aliarch]

Hi
Also found this while browsing so you may solved this one already. Following on from the information already posted about the Clarke family listed in the Woodschapel Parish Church records I may be able to help further. All the church records have been compiled on a database so they are  :Deasily accessible. I also happen to one of the Clarkes from Woodschapel. We have been in that area for the best part of 300 years so we may be cousins!
happy hunting
aliarch

[aliarch]

Hi
Just found out some more re David Clarke and Woodschapel Parish Records. A David Clarke is listed as being baptised on 26th Jan 1834. His mother was  Jane (nee Ramsay) his father William. David's name is not listed as David Ramsay Clarke in the records but as his mother's maiden name was Ramsay it would seem a likely connection.

There were an older brother John and 2 sisters Alicia and Margery. Hope this helps in your quest

[Morgia]

WOW!!!  How exciting Aliarch!  That is awesome!  Do you have copies of these records?  I would love copies...  Cous?!!!   It seems quite probable there would be a connection there.  I'm happy to supply you with our Aussie stuff too.   Thanks!  You can send to (*)  - No spaces of course! 

Kel

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