Clark - John Allen
Source: Crawfordsville Review Tuesday March 21, 1916 – (picture = short version of this lengthy article)
The accompanying picture is a very good likeness of John Allen CLARK of this city who celebrates his 84th birthday today. Son of Elijah and Elizabeth (Smith) Clark born in Rockingham Co, Va. His parents were both b in VA. Six years old settled Ripley Twp Sec 36. His father was a miller John brought up in that profession. Took of 1884 Clark Mills on Sugar Creek. 10 years later built the Alamo Champion Steam Planing mills running them until destroyed by fire – loss of $7,000. 1878 removed to Harveysburg and took charge of Bodine Mills. Year later back to Alamo Steam Planing Mill which he rebuilt while his son William E took charge of the old Clark Mills. 1853 Mr. Clark marr Elizabeth A. Ammerman was born in Hamilton Co OH – 3 ch: William E; Elbert A and another son d infancy. Mr. Clark in his office tied the nuptial knot for many Ripley Twp couples, throwing in good fatherly advice. Alamo Lodge Odd Fellow. New Light religious organization later Disciples of Christ. After the death of his wife (1883) who was killed while a passenger in the illfated Alamo hack which collided with a train on the Big Four he came to Crawfordsville. He worked insurance in office of Noah J. Clodfelter. Was bookkeeper in different planning mills employed at Dove tail factory and Indiana match factory. In 1885 he married Laura j. Snyder daughter of the late veteran editor, George Snyder with whom he lived happily until her death in June. Mr. Clark attended world’s fair in Chicago accompanied by his wife and another couple. A mason for 58 years. Voted 15 times Democratic candidates. For 75 years he has been a constant reader of C’ville Review.
Source: Waveland Independent May 23, 1919 -
Mrs. Harry Clark went to Crawfordsville Wednesday to attend the funeral of John A. Clark, who died at the Masonic Home at Franklin Sunday. He was the last surviving brother of the late J. Frank Clark. Only two of the family of 10 are now living: Mrs. Sarah Fishero of Indianapolis and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Wesley. Funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple. Interment in Masonic Cemetery.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 24 May 1919 p 8
The funeral of John A. Clark who died at the Masonic home at Franklin, Indiana on Monday last, was held at the Masonic Temple in this city, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. The beautiful and impressive ritual was led by the Hon. William White. The floral offerings were costly and fine. Mrs. Harry C. Morrison and Mrs. WC Hessler rendered sweetly Some Sweet Day, Rock of Ages and Abide with me! The pall bearers were: MF Manson, Jackson McCormick, EW Chesterson, Jesse G. Titus, CI Emmert and Frank McNutt.