"A Genealogy of the Clark Family", by Henry William Clark, Montgomery, Alabama - 1905:

Julia Patterson Clark was born June 18, 1833, in Jasper County, Georgia, and grew up to be a beautiful young woman. During a visit to her brother Dr. Courtney J. Clark at Jacksonville, Alabama, she met Dr. Miller William Francis and on May 16, 1854, they were happily united in marriage. To them were born four children. All was pure and happiness in the home until the dread news that war had been declared between the states. The husband felt it his duty to give his services and life if need be in defense of his home and native land. With equal patriotism the wife agreed and then for long years of suspense with but rare intervals was the young mother separated from her loved husband. During this time the only daughter came to bless the home, but for a brief period. Her father saw her one time, then while listening to hear at any time of the husband being wounded or dead, the mother’s heart was rent with grief as she saw her precious one sicken and die, the father far away on the battle fields of Virginia. Through it all she trusted in God, and her letters of that period bear testimony to her sweet character and love for country. The world knows and recognizes the valor and fidelity of the Southern soldier and monuments are raised to them. God only knows the true devotion and silent suffering of those the purest, finest, noblest women of the world has ever seen, the wives of the South of 1861-65. The soldiers had relief in active service, their wives had patient suffering and waiting at home. The red rose of valor is theirs, the white lily of purity and love belongs to the Southern women and their memory like a sweet perfume lingers with us who knew them and loved them. Through these chastenings the life of Mrs. Francis grew sadder and sweeter. During the next ten years another son came to bless the home, then the quiet spirit of the mother was called home. She died on the 6th of November, 1874, and was buried at Jacksonville, Alabama. She had for many years been a sweet spirited conscientious member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and died in the perfect assurance of a part in the resurrection of the just. “Her children rise up and call her blessed.”

Children of Dr. Miller W. and Julia Clark Francis:

1. James Clark Francis, born April 1, 1855. Married Virginia A. Morris.
2. Thomas Woodson Francis, born May 11, 1857. Married Ella M. Morris.
3. Mary Miller Francis, born November 7, 1861, died June 2, 1863.
4. John Miller Francis, born October 25, 1867. Married Evie E. Harris.