Thanks to contributor Kathy David (47290473) for finding, transcribing and submitting this obituary.
From The Star Ledger
Kosciusko, Mississippi
08 September 1905
M. A. Clark
Mr. Micajah Adolphus Clark was born on December 6, 1822, near Anderson, S. C. He was the son of Maj. James Greene Clark and Frances Webb Clark; the grandson of Mathew Clark who served in the Virginia forces in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather had two brothers in the Virginia forces from Goochland County, Virginia, one of whom was killed.
His father and mother were born near Lynchburg, Va. but was brought to Anderson S.C. by his parents shortly after the revolution where they resided until 1836, when they removed to Winston County, Miss. As this was before railroads were built, the journey occupied one month: In 1843 the family left Winston County and settled in the Bethel neighborhood, Attala County, Miss., where two years later Maj. Clark died, leaving a widow and seven children. Adolphus Clark, his second son, resided with his mother on the homestead until 1872, when he removed to Kosciusko, Miss., where he afterwards lived.
His education was obtained in the Pendleton, S. C. High School, prior to his father's removal to Mississippi. In 1838 his father took him back to Anderson S. C., and placed him in College.
His diaries of his trips to S. C. before and after railroads were constructed, are interesting, as all details of travel were carefully noted.
In 1859 he was elected Probate Clerk, of Attala County, and continued to exercise the duties of that office during the war. He also served 2 years as Tax Assessor for the Confederacy and Treasurer for this County in 1878 and 79.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Annie T. McNulty, of Port Ann, N. Y., a brilliant and beautiful woman of rare attainments. The first year of their wedded life was spent in the residence since occupied by the minister who solemnized their marriage, Dr. J H Alexander.
In 1860 they removed to the home on Natchez street.
For 70 years he was a member of the Methodist church, and an active Sunday School worker. There were very few services at which he was not present. When opportunity presented he was as faithful in attendance at other churches as his own.
For fifty-three years he was a Master Mason, and has filled all the important offices of his Lodge, Chapter and Commande y [sic]; being at different times Worshipful Mas. High Priest, and Eminent Commander. He has perhaps instructed more young masons than any other man in the state; very few being more familiar with the Masonic ritual.
He engaged in merchantile [sic] business, having been at various times associated with W. B. Thompson, B. A. Clark, R. B. Webb, and L. H. Hollingsworth.
He is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mr. G. A. Clark, of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Edward C. Coleman, of Kosciusko, Mr. J. Clayton Clark of Indian Territory, Mr. Charlton M. Clark and Dr. Clifton P. Clark, of Washington D. C. He has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Gentry and two two [sic] brothers, Mr. Jas O. Clark and Rev. Geo L. Clark, of Texas.
From The Star Ledger
Kosciusko, Mississippi
08 September 1905
M. A. Clark
Mr. Micajah Adolphus Clark was born on December 6, 1822, near Anderson, S. C. He was the son of Maj. James Greene Clark and Frances Webb Clark; the grandson of Mathew Clark who served in the Virginia forces in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather had two brothers in the Virginia forces from Goochland County, Virginia, one of whom was killed.
His father and mother were born near Lynchburg, Va. but was brought to Anderson S.C. by his parents shortly after the revolution where they resided until 1836, when they removed to Winston County, Miss. As this was before railroads were built, the journey occupied one month: In 1843 the family left Winston County and settled in the Bethel neighborhood, Attala County, Miss., where two years later Maj. Clark died, leaving a widow and seven children. Adolphus Clark, his second son, resided with his mother on the homestead until 1872, when he removed to Kosciusko, Miss., where he afterwards lived.
His education was obtained in the Pendleton, S. C. High School, prior to his father's removal to Mississippi. In 1838 his father took him back to Anderson S. C., and placed him in College.
His diaries of his trips to S. C. before and after railroads were constructed, are interesting, as all details of travel were carefully noted.
In 1859 he was elected Probate Clerk, of Attala County, and continued to exercise the duties of that office during the war. He also served 2 years as Tax Assessor for the Confederacy and Treasurer for this County in 1878 and 79.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Annie T. McNulty, of Port Ann, N. Y., a brilliant and beautiful woman of rare attainments. The first year of their wedded life was spent in the residence since occupied by the minister who solemnized their marriage, Dr. J H Alexander.
In 1860 they removed to the home on Natchez street.
For 70 years he was a member of the Methodist church, and an active Sunday School worker. There were very few services at which he was not present. When opportunity presented he was as faithful in attendance at other churches as his own.
For fifty-three years he was a Master Mason, and has filled all the important offices of his Lodge, Chapter and Commande y [sic]; being at different times Worshipful Mas. High Priest, and Eminent Commander. He has perhaps instructed more young masons than any other man in the state; very few being more familiar with the Masonic ritual.
He engaged in merchantile [sic] business, having been at various times associated with W. B. Thompson, B. A. Clark, R. B. Webb, and L. H. Hollingsworth.
He is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mr. G. A. Clark, of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Edward C. Coleman, of Kosciusko, Mr. J. Clayton Clark of Indian Territory, Mr. Charlton M. Clark and Dr. Clifton P. Clark, of Washington D. C. He has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Gentry and two two [sic] brothers, Mr. Jas O. Clark and Rev. Geo L. Clark, of Texas.
Thanks to contributor Kathy David (47290473) for finding, transcribing and submitting this obituary.
From The Star Ledger
Kosciusko, Mississippi
08 September 1905
M. A. Clark
Mr. Micajah Adolphus Clark was born on December 6, 1822, near Anderson, S. C. He was the son of Maj. James Greene Clark and Frances Webb Clark; the grandson of Mathew Clark who served in the Virginia forces in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather had two brothers in the Virginia forces from Goochland County, Virginia, one of whom was killed.
His father and mother were born near Lynchburg, Va. but was brought to Anderson S.C. by his parents shortly after the revolution where they resided until 1836, when they removed to Winston County, Miss. As this was before railroads were built, the journey occupied one month: In 1843 the family left Winston County and settled in the Bethel neighborhood, Attala County, Miss., where two years later Maj. Clark died, leaving a widow and seven children. Adolphus Clark, his second son, resided with his mother on the homestead until 1872, when he removed to Kosciusko, Miss., where he afterwards lived.
His education was obtained in the Pendleton, S. C. High School, prior to his father's removal to Mississippi. In 1838 his father took him back to Anderson S. C., and placed him in College.
His diaries of his trips to S. C. before and after railroads were constructed, are interesting, as all details of travel were carefully noted.
In 1859 he was elected Probate Clerk, of Attala County, and continued to exercise the duties of that office during the war. He also served 2 years as Tax Assessor for the Confederacy and Treasurer for this County in 1878 and 79.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Annie T. McNulty, of Port Ann, N. Y., a brilliant and beautiful woman of rare attainments. The first year of their wedded life was spent in the residence since occupied by the minister who solemnized their marriage, Dr. J H Alexander.
In 1860 they removed to the home on Natchez street.
For 70 years he was a member of the Methodist church, and an active Sunday School worker. There were very few services at which he was not present. When opportunity presented he was as faithful in attendance at other churches as his own.
For fifty-three years he was a Master Mason, and has filled all the important offices of his Lodge, Chapter and Commande y [sic]; being at different times Worshipful Mas. High Priest, and Eminent Commander. He has perhaps instructed more young masons than any other man in the state; very few being more familiar with the Masonic ritual.
He engaged in merchantile [sic] business, having been at various times associated with W. B. Thompson, B. A. Clark, R. B. Webb, and L. H. Hollingsworth.
He is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mr. G. A. Clark, of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Edward C. Coleman, of Kosciusko, Mr. J. Clayton Clark of Indian Territory, Mr. Charlton M. Clark and Dr. Clifton P. Clark, of Washington D. C. He has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Gentry and two two [sic] brothers, Mr. Jas O. Clark and Rev. Geo L. Clark, of Texas.
From The Star Ledger
Kosciusko, Mississippi
08 September 1905
M. A. Clark
Mr. Micajah Adolphus Clark was born on December 6, 1822, near Anderson, S. C. He was the son of Maj. James Greene Clark and Frances Webb Clark; the grandson of Mathew Clark who served in the Virginia forces in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather had two brothers in the Virginia forces from Goochland County, Virginia, one of whom was killed.
His father and mother were born near Lynchburg, Va. but was brought to Anderson S.C. by his parents shortly after the revolution where they resided until 1836, when they removed to Winston County, Miss. As this was before railroads were built, the journey occupied one month: In 1843 the family left Winston County and settled in the Bethel neighborhood, Attala County, Miss., where two years later Maj. Clark died, leaving a widow and seven children. Adolphus Clark, his second son, resided with his mother on the homestead until 1872, when he removed to Kosciusko, Miss., where he afterwards lived.
His education was obtained in the Pendleton, S. C. High School, prior to his father's removal to Mississippi. In 1838 his father took him back to Anderson S. C., and placed him in College.
His diaries of his trips to S. C. before and after railroads were constructed, are interesting, as all details of travel were carefully noted.
In 1859 he was elected Probate Clerk, of Attala County, and continued to exercise the duties of that office during the war. He also served 2 years as Tax Assessor for the Confederacy and Treasurer for this County in 1878 and 79.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Annie T. McNulty, of Port Ann, N. Y., a brilliant and beautiful woman of rare attainments. The first year of their wedded life was spent in the residence since occupied by the minister who solemnized their marriage, Dr. J H Alexander.
In 1860 they removed to the home on Natchez street.
For 70 years he was a member of the Methodist church, and an active Sunday School worker. There were very few services at which he was not present. When opportunity presented he was as faithful in attendance at other churches as his own.
For fifty-three years he was a Master Mason, and has filled all the important offices of his Lodge, Chapter and Commande y [sic]; being at different times Worshipful Mas. High Priest, and Eminent Commander. He has perhaps instructed more young masons than any other man in the state; very few being more familiar with the Masonic ritual.
He engaged in merchantile [sic] business, having been at various times associated with W. B. Thompson, B. A. Clark, R. B. Webb, and L. H. Hollingsworth.
He is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mr. G. A. Clark, of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Edward C. Coleman, of Kosciusko, Mr. J. Clayton Clark of Indian Territory, Mr. Charlton M. Clark and Dr. Clifton P. Clark, of Washington D. C. He has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Gentry and two two [sic] brothers, Mr. Jas O. Clark and Rev. Geo L. Clark, of Texas.
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