George was born on the 18 November 1856 at Burnt Creek, near the goldfields Town of Dunolly, Shire of Central Goldfields, northwest of the capital city of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia[1]. He is the son of Thomas Clark and Maria Firns.
Marriage
George (Clark) marries Emily Jane (Haynes) on the 23 November 1881 in the Town of Avoca, in the gently undulating basin of the Avoca River, Avoca District, County of Gladstone, Central Highlands, Victoria, Australia[2].
George first appears in the Electoral Roll of 1909 living with his wife Emily Jane (Haynes) and their children at 218 Burke Road, Auburn, City of Melbourne, Auburn Subdivision, Kooyong Division, Victoria, Australia[3].
Occupation
At the time of his marriage in 1881, George's occupation was recorded as being a Storeman, however, by 1909, he was employed as a Stationer.
Death/Burial
George (Clark) passes away on the 3 August 1939 at 3 Colvin Grove, Hawthorn, Hawthorn District, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was around 82 years old at the time and the probable cause of death would be Old Age but the certified reason will be on the Death Certificate[4]. His burial takes place on the 4 August 1939 at Burwood Cemetery, Corner Burwood Highway and Gilmour Street, Burwood, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The location of his grave is at Area or Denomination: Presbyterian B, Grave 377[5][6].
Probate
His Probate is granted on the 31 August 1939 at the Probate Registry: Registrar of Probates, Supreme Court of Victoria, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia[7].
Death Notice
1939 'Family Notices', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 4 August, p. 1.
DEATHS. CLARK.— On August 3, at his residence, Colvin-grove, Hawthorn, George, the dearly loved husband of Elsie Emma Clark, and loved father of Annie (Mrs. Barnes), Ernest Ethel (Mrs. Bode), Edie (Mrs. Bryson), Ruby (Mrs. Reid) and Blanche (Mrs. Morrison), aged 82 years. Avoca papers please copy[8].
Funeral Notice
1939 'Family Notices', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 4 August, p. 1.
FUNERAL NOTICES. CLARK.—The Friends of the late Mr. GEORGE CLARK are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Burwood Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, 3 Colvin-grove, Hawthorn, THIS DAY (Friday), August 4, HERBERT KING and SONS, Funeral Directors, Lennox-street, Richmond. Phone J3462 and J2815[9].
Sources
↑ Source: Family History Search Births (Victorian Births, Deaths and Marriages, Melbourne); Reference: (Birth Year-1856); Registration District: Dunolly; Registration Details: 13913 / 1856
↑ Source: Family History Search Marriages: Marriage Record (Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne); Reference: (Marriage Year-1881); Registration District: Avoca; Registration Details: 5086 / 1881
↑Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212607156/george-clark: accessed 5 November 2023), memorial page for George Clark (18 November 1856–3 August 1939), Find a Grave Memorial ID 212607156, citing Burwood Cemetery, Burwood, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by ! woowoo (contributor 49949980).
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