James CLARK was about twenty-two years of age at the time of his father's death. The same year he took charge of the household and in March, 1842, his mother, whose maiden name was Isabella WALKER, died. In October of that year Mr. CLARK was united in marriage to Miss Susan BENSON, a sister of the Rev. John BENSON, who for many years was the honored rector of Christ Episcopal church of Limestone Prairie. Mr. and Mrs. CLARK became the parents of five children: Susan H. who is now deceased; Ella G.,a resident of Peoria; James Benson, who died leaving two children, Ruth Lois and James Benson CLARK ,Jr.; John W. W. CLARK, who is living in Louisville, Kentucky and his four children, Douglas C., Lucia L., Lois M. and Susan B.; and Cyril B., of Peoria, who has six children, Grace C., Cyril B., Jr., Margaret, Mary C., John Benson and Catherine P. Douglas C. CLARK is married and has two children, Dudley K. and Burton L. Mr. CLARK gave his political allegiance to the republican party from the time of its organization and kept well informed on the question and issues of the day but never sought nor desired public office. He held to the religious faith of his ancestors, both he and his wife being members of the Episcopal church. His death occurred October 24, 1900, and in his passing the community lost a representative and honored citizen, one who from early pioneer times had taken an active and helpful part in the work of general progress and improvement. He lived to see this section of the state converted from a wild and undeveloped region into one of rich fertility, while the little town of Peoria grew into one of the great metropolitan cities of the Mississippi valley. He ever rejoiced in what was accomplished and his labors were an element in the general growth and improvement, especially along agricultural lines. His life was honorable and upright and those who knew him respected him for his sterling worth.