Stephen Clark (abt. 1836 - 1884)

Born about 16 Nov 1836 in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Ellen (Slade) Clark — married 1858 (to 9 Oct 1884) in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 9 Oct 1884 at about age 47 in Auckland, New Zealand

Biography

Stephen Clark was born in Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England.

Stephen Clark was born on about 16 November 1836 and was baptised on 25 December 1836 at Rodborough, Gloucester, England^[1]. He was probably the son of Edwin Clark and Edith Clissold.

He lived with his parents and siblings in Rodborough, Gloucestershiire.

He married Ellen Slade in 1858^[2]. They went on to have at least nine children.

1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census:
12, Gastrills, Rodborough, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England^[3]:

1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census:
Stanfields, Rodborough, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England^[4]:

Stephen Clark migrated from England to New Zealand.

Stephen (aged 36 and a Gardener) emigrated from England to New Zealand with his wife and nine children, travelling on the ship Zealandia. They sailed from Gravesend on 10 July 1874, and arrived into Auckland on 15 October 1874, under Captain G Sellars, after a passage of 96 days^[5][6]:

Clark: Stephen 36, Ellen 36, Stephen 16, Alfred 16, James 14, Emily 13, Eliza 12, Edwin 9, Arthur 5, George 3, Charles 1.

Stephen Clark passed away on 9 October 1884, aged 48, in Auckland, New Zealand and was buried at Symonds Street Cemetery in Grafton, Auckland^[7].

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N1L9-7H8 : 4 February 2023), Stephen Clark, 1836.
2. ↑ Marriage: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DQR-Y96 : 13 December 2014), Stephen Clark, 1858; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1858, quarter 1, vol. 6A, p. 402, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
3. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1861: FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7LV-74M : Sun Mar 10 19:06:46 UTC 2024), Entry for Stephen Clark and Ellen Clark, 1861.
4. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1871: FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5BQ-1MQ : Sat Feb 24 08:19:26 UTC 2024), Entry for Stephen Clark and Ellen Clark, 1871.
5. ↑ "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Passenger Lists, 1839-1973," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS1H-4YS : 9 March 2021), Stephen Clark, 15 Oct 1874; citing ship , Archives New Zealand, Wellington; FHL microfilm 004412844.
6. ↑ New Zealand Herald dated 16 October 1874, page 2, Issue 1461
7. ↑ Burial: New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007 for Stephen Clark, d. 9 Oct. 1884, aged 47 & Ellen Clark, 11 May 1897, aged 61. Source Information: Ancestry.com

See also:

• England and Wales Census, 1851: Database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG23-T3C : 9 November 2019), Stephen Clark in household of Edwin Clark, Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England; citing Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England, p. 27, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz)
  • BDM Historical Death Records: Registration No: 1884/3320 | Family Name: Clark | Given Name(s): Stephen | Age at Death: 47Y