to shelly henry you posted info about thomas clarke of va . on your list thomas's daughter m john rudd v this tell me it is highlt likely that these clarkes are related to us. my ggranfather t a clark had a cousin named emma rudd living with him as a housekeeper because of his young children. at that time they wereliving in bedford co tn. on your list is a ona rudd b 1783 in prince edward co va who later d in 1883in bedford co tn emma has to be related to them and if she is it stands to reason that thomas clarke jr could be my ggggrandfather i would appreciate any info you might have. sincerely richard a (dick) clarke