First Generation 1. Atherton CLARK was born on 22 Sep 1839. Second Generation 2. Alfred Freeman CLARK was born on 26 Jan 1816 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 14 Nov 1819 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 4 May 1871 in Princeton, Bureau, Illinois. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 69. Settled on a farm near Princeton, Illinois. Alfred Freeman CLARK and Harriet DOOLITTLE were married on 29 Nov 1838. 3. Harriet DOOLITTLE was born on 16 Apr 1817. She died on 6 Jun 1849. Alfred Freeman CLARK and Harriet DOOLITTLE had the following children: 1 i. Atherton CLARK. ii. Sarah M. CLARK was born on 11 Feb 1841. iii. Clarinda CLARK was born on 31 Dec 1842. iv. Harriet CLARK was born on 30 Apr 1845. v. Alfred P. CLARK was born on 18 Mar 1847. He died on 22 Jul 1848. Third Generation 4. Dr. Atherton CLARK was born on 26 May 1789 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 31 Mar 1825 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 21 Sep 1866 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 36. Dr. Clark studied medicine in Cummington, Mass., with Dr. Bryant, father of Wm. Cullen Bryant. Practiced his profession several year in Ashfield with Dr. Smith, and from 1833 to 1835 in Cummington; from 1835 to 1862 in Easthampton. Was deacon of Payson church, Easthampton. He died in Guilford, Ct. Children born in Ashfield except the two younger. Dr. Atherton CLARK and Clarinda SEARS were married on 24 Nov 1814 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 145. Both of Ashfield, Mass., 1814. 5. Clarinda SEARS was born on 3 Jul 1795 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 3 May 1824 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Dr. Atherton CLARK and Clarinda SEARS had the following children: 2 i. Alfred Freeman CLARK. ii. Clarinda CLARK was born on 28 Dec 1817 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 14 Nov 1819 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 27 May 1842. iii. Atherton CLARK was born on 20 Nov 1819 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 6 Feb 1820 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Jan 1841. Fourth Generation 8. Barnabas CLARK was born on 9 Mar 1743 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Dec 1831 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Barnabas CLARK and Mehitable HALL were married on 21 Dec 1769. 9. Mehitable HALL was born on 27 Mar 1745. She died in Mar 1813 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Barnabas CLARK and Mehitable HALL had the following children: i. Alvan CLARK was born on 17 Aug 1771 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Jul 1835 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 of Ashfield, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. They settled in Ashfield, Mass., soon after their marriage where his children were all born, and where he died. Both were buried in the old churchyard at Ashfield Centre. Farmer and miller. ii. Daniel CLARK was born on 2 Sep 1773 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Dec 1828 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. Farmer. Children born in Westminster, Vt. iii. Joshua CLARK was born on 24 Oct 1776 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Apr 1865 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. iv. Barnabas CLARK was born on 3 Aug 1779 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Aug 1824 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. v. Hitty CLARK was born on 12 Aug 1781 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Feb 1814 in Saxton's River, Windham, Vermont. vi. Tully CLARK was born on 30 Jun 1784 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Jul 1784 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. vii. Thankful CLARK was born on 4 Jan 1787 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Jun 1789 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 4 viii. Dr. Atherton CLARK. 10. Jonathan SEARS was born on 7 May 1750 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Feb 1808 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jonathan SEARS and Abigail HALL were married on 23 Sep 1773 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 11. Abigail HALL was born on 2 Nov 1754. She died on 18 Nov 1842 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jonathan SEARS and Abigail HALL had the following children: 5 i. Clarinda SEARS. ii. Asarelah SEARS was born on 10 Jul 1789 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 2 Nov 1816 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 4 Nov 1816 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Feb 1875 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 183. of Ashfield, Mass., 1816. iii. Priscilla SEARS was born about May 1798 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Sep 1798 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Fifth Generation 16. Scotto CLARK was born on 8 Nov 1709 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Aug 1790 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 23. Children born in Harwich. He was a master mariner, and nine of his eleven sons were whalemen, and one of them was killed in the fishery, his father being in the command of the boat. In those days the whales were so plenty that the fishing was carried on in open boats from the shore. One of his descendants relates the tradition, that when his youngest daughter was born, the old man was so disappointed that it was not a son, that he wept because he yet lacked one boy to make up the crew of two whale boats. In a bible record written by James Clark, son of Scotto Clark, 2d, of Harwich, and now in the possession of Mrs. Francis Howard, of Boston, his father's birthdate is Nov. 8, 1710, and his mothers birthdate Feb. 14, 1714, which differ from the dates listed in the book. Scotto CLARK and Thankful CROSBY were married on 22 Mar 1733. 17. Thankful CROSBY was born on 7 Feb 1714 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Dec 1802 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Scotto CLARK and Thankful CROSBY had the following children: i. Capt. Elisha CLARK was born on 14 May 1734 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Sep 1811 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 222. Cause of Death: Cancer. History of Conway, Massachusetts, 1767 - 1917, Rev. Charles Stanley Pease, editor, Springfield Printing and Binding Co., Springfield, Mass., 1917. p. 276. Settled here in 1774 Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 25. Settled in Conway, Mass., in 1774, where he died. Children, except Thomas and Thankful, born in Harwich, Mass. ii. Reuben CLARK was born on 1 Aug 1735 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 23 Dec 1814 in Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 26. In the old "burying ground" in Brewster, Mass., the stone that marks his grave, bears the following inscription: "Scred to the memory of Reuben Clark, who departed this lfie Dec. 23, 1814, in the 80th year of his age. He lived much beloved, and died much lamented. The righteous have hope in death." iii. Tully CLARK was born on 30 Nov 1736 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died in Sep 1766 in Lost at Sea. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 23. From the Massachusetts Gazette of Oct. 2, 1766: "A son of Capt. Clark was killed by a sperm whale near George's Bank, a few days since. The whale struck the boat at the bows with his head, with great force, throwing the young man, who stood there ready with his lance, into the mouth of the whale, which turned and made off with him; he was heard to scream by his father, who commanded the boat, as the fish's jaws closed upon him." iv. Mark CLARK was born on 3 May 1738 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. v. William CLARK was born on 14 Jan 1740 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died in Lost at Sea. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 23. Lost at sea. vi. Mercy CLARK was born on 9 Aug 1741 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 8 vii. Barnabas CLARK. viii. Scotto CLARK was born on 22 Sep 1745 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Mar 1836 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. ix. James CLARK was born on 6 Jan 1747 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Mar 1819 in Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts. x. Abigail CLARK was born on 7 Sep 1748 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. xi. Roland CLARK was born on 18 Feb 1750 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Aug 1818. xii. Joshua CLARK was born on 4 Dec 1752 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died in Lost at Sea. xiii. Fessenden CLARK was born on 8 Oct 1754 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. xiv. Thankful CLARK was born on 22 Oct 1757 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 22 Apr 1842 in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 20. Jonathan SEARS was born on 9 Sep 1725 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Dec 1759. Jonathan SEARS and Priscilla SEARS were married on 29 Jun 1749 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 21. Priscilla SEARS was born on 31 Dec 1730 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Apr 1819. Jonathan SEARS and Priscilla SEARS had the following children: 10 i. Jonathan SEARS. 22. Joseph HALL. Joseph HALL and Abigial CLARKE were married on 28 Jul 1745 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 23. Abigial CLARKE was born on 18 Oct 1726. Joseph HALL and Abigial CLARKE had the following children: i. Hannah HALL was born on 8 Dec 1746. ii. Hepzibah HALL was born on 24 Jul 1749. 11 iii. Abigail HALL. iv. Joseph HALL was born on 15 May 1755.