Mary Jane McFARLAN

Father: Jonathan Alexander McFARLAN
Mother: Jane HANNAY

Family 1: Charles Bryant CLARK

(1) Source: Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

  1. Cedric CLARK
  2. James Parker CLARK
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 _Jonathan Alexander McFARLAN_|
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|_Jane HANNAY_________________|
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Notes

Updated January 3, 2024. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1870 United States Census for Iowa, Story Co., Franklin Twp. (Ames Post Office): Page 9; August 6, 1870.

Mary J. McFARLAN is the daughter of Jno. A. McFARLAN (age 42, b. New York, a farmer) and Jane McFARLAN (age 45, b. Scotland, keeping house). Mary is 0 years old and born the previous May in Iowa. Her siblings are Peter N. (age 15), Sarah (age 14), Charles P. (age 9), A. A. (age 7), and Thos. S. (age 3). All of her siblings were born in New York.

(2) 1880 United States Census for Iowa, Story Co., La Fayette Twp.: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 200; Page 22; June 16, 1880.

Mary J. McFARLAN is the daughter of Jno. A. McFARLAN (age 52, b. New York, a farmer) and Jane McFARLAN (age 55, b. Scotland, keeping house). Mary is 10 years old, born in Iowa and is attending school. Her siblings are Niel (age 25), Chas. P. (age 19), Archie A. (age 17), and T. Scott (age 13). All of her siblings were born in New York. Mary's grandmother, Elizabeth HANNAY (age 87, a widow, b. Scotland) and aunt, Jennette HANNAY (age 52, b. New York), also resides in the household.

(3) Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Date of License: Aug. 30, 1897
- Affidavit: C.P. McFARLAND
- Full Name of Bride: Mary McFARLAND
- Place of Resicence: Gilbert Station [Story County]
- Age at Next Birthday: 28
- No. of Bride's Marriage: First
- Place of Birth: Ames, Iowa
- Parents: J.O. McFARLAND and Jane HANNEY
- Full Name of Groom: Chas. B. CLARK
- Place of Residence: Gilbert Station [Story County]
- Occupation: Physician
- Age at Next Birthday: 27
- No. of Groom's Marriage: First
- Place of Birth: Ogden, Ia.
- Parents: Orson CLARK and Emma L. SYLVESTER
- Where and When Married: Gilbert Station [Story County]; Sept. 1, 1897
- Witness: Neil McFARLAND and Anna CORNELIUS
- Officiant: H. Paul DOUGLAS; Pastor

(4) 1900 United States Census for Iowa, Boone Co., Yell Twp., Ogden: Supervisor's District 10; Enumeration District 21; Sheet 6; June 7, 1900.

Mary J. [McFARLAN] CLARK is married to Charles B. CLARK, head of household. Their infant son Cedric is also part of the household.

- Birth date: May 1870; age 30
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 3 years
- Motherhood: She has given birth to one child who is presently living
- Birthplace: Iowa, with her father from New York and her mother from Scotland

(5) A Biographical record of Boone County, Iowa (1902) via Ancestry.com, page 372-374; "DRS. CLARK & CLARK"

"In 1897 [Charles CLARK] was married to Mamie McFARLAND at Gilbert Station, Iowa, and they have one child living, James A.; Cedric died at age of fourteen months, February 28, 1901..."

(6) 1905 Iowa State Census, Boone Co.

Maryjane CLARK is 35 years old and born in Iowa.

(7) 1910 United States Census for Oklahoma, Grady Co., Chickasha Twp., Chickasha City, Ward 1, Precinct 2: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 95; Sheet 10A, April 22, 1910.

Mary J. [McFARLAN] CLARK is married to Chas. B. CLARK, head of household. Their son Jas. P. CLARK is also part of the household.

- Address: 1117 Morrison Avenue
- Age: 38; married for 13 years
- Motherhood: She has given birth to 2 children; 1 of whom is presently living
- Birthplace: Iowa, with her father born in Scotland and his mother born in New York

(8) 1915 Iowa State Census, Boon Co., Ogden.

- Name: CLARK, Mary Jane
- Age: 44; years in Iowa: 44
- Occupation: House Wife
- Marital Status: Married
- Education: Grammar - 8 years; High School - 3 years; College - 2 years
- Birthplace: Iowa
- Church Affiliation: Congregational
- Father's Birthplace: New York
- Mother's Birthplace: Scotland

(9) The Ogden Reporter, (Ogden, Iowa), via Ancestry.com

- September 1918, as reported September 2, 1948: "Thirty Years Ago," lists her as "Mamie McARLAND."

(10) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Boone, Iowa

- 1915: CLARK CHARLES B. (Mary J), Postmaster, Physician Walnut, r same.

(11) 1920 United States Census Iowa, Boone Co., Yell Twp., Ogden Town: Supervisors District 10, Enumeration District 29; Sheet 1A; January 7, 1920.

Mary Jane [McFARLAN] CLARK is married to Charles B. CLARK, head of household. Their son James also resides in the household. Her brother-in-law Orson CLARK and family live a few households away.

- Age: 48, married
- Birthplace: Iowa, with her father born in New York and her mother born in Scotland

(12) 1925 Iowa State Census, Linn Co., Cedar Rapids.

Mary [McFARLAN] CLARK is married to Charles B. CLARK, head of household. Their son James P. CLARK also resides in the household.

- Address: First Ave.
- Age: 54
- Highest Schooling: High School (12 years)
- Place of Birth: Iowa
- Parents: McFARLAND Alexander (b. New York) and HANNAY, Jane (b. Scotland); married in New York
- Occupation: Domestic Services
- Religion: Presbyterian

(13) 1930 United States Census for Iowa, Linn Co., Rapids Twp., Cedar Rapids City, Precinct 6: Supervisor's District 10; Enumeration District 57-45; Sheet 10B; April 11-12, 1930.

Mary J. [McFARLAN] CLARK is married to Charles B. CLARK, head of household.

- Address: 3134 1st Ave. East
- Age: 59 years old at time of census; 27 when first married
- Birthplace: Iowa, with her father born in New York and her mother born in Scotland

(14) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

- 1924: CLARK Charles B (Mary). physician, r 3134 1st av.
- 1925: CLARK Charles B (Mary), physician, 3134 1st av. r same
- 1926: CLARK Chas B (Mary), physician, 3134 1st av. r same
- 1928: CLARK Chas B (Mary J), physician 3154 1st av, r same.
- 1929: CLARK Chas B (Mary J) physician 3134 1st av r same
- 1931: CLARK Chas B (Mary J) physician r 3134 1st av ne

(15) Iowa, U.S., Death Records via Ancestry.com

- Full Name: Mary J. CLARK
- Residence: 3134 - 1st. Ave. N.E.; Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa
- Place of Death: Estherville, Emmet Co., Iowa
- Length of Residence in the Community: 1 year 2 months
- Date of Death: December 24, 1939; 9:00 a.m.
- Cause of Death: Hemangiosarcoma of bone (2 years); Sarcomatosis (1 year)
- Operation: Jan 2, 1938; Leg amputation - biopsy of bone tumor as above
- Marital Status: Widow of Charles B. CLARK
- Date of Birth: May 29, 1870
- Age: 69 years; 6 months; 25 days
- Profession: Housewife
- Birthplace: Gilbert Station, Story Co., Ia.
- Father: Alexander McFARLAN (b. New York)
- Mother: HANNA (b. Scotland)
- Informant: J.P. CLARK; Estherville, Iowa
- Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery; Estherville, Ia.; Dec 28, 1939

(16) Obituary via Newspapers.com: The Gazette; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mon, Dec 25, 1939; Page 16

"Mrs. Mary J. CLARK Dies at Estherville. Mrs. Mary J. CLARK, 69, of 3134 First avenue E, widow of Dr. C. B. CLARK, died at the home of her son, Dr. J. P. CLARK, Estherville, at 9 a.m. Sunday after an extended illness. She had resided in Cedar Rapids for fifteen years, coming here from Ogden, Ia., where she was a member of the O. E. S. She was also active in the Woman's club, of which she was past president, and was a member of the Presbyterian church. In addition to her son she is survived by four grandchildren, a brother, Neil McFARLANE, Veradale, Wash.; two nieces, Mrs. Ed MACKEY, of Boone, and Mrs. J. A. NEILL, of Viola. The body will be brought Tuesday to the Moen chapel where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday conducted by the Rev. E. Winslow BROWN. Friends may call at the chapel."

(17) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Estherville Daily News; Estherville, Iowa; Thu, Dec 28, 1939; Page 1

"Mother of Dr. CLARK is Called... The body of Mrs. Mary CLARK, mother of Dr. J. P. CLARK, was returned here today for burial in the Oak Hill cemetery beside the ashes of her husband which were brought here at the same time from Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were held for Mrs. CLARK yesterday afternoon in Cedar Rapids where she had lived for a number of year. The Rev. Claude FAUSNAUGH conducted the rites at graveside. Mrs. CLARK, who was 69 years old, had been in ill health since last March when a fractured hip necessitated the amputation of a leg. She is survived by her son, Dr. J. P. CLARK of Estherville and a brother Neil McFARLAND of Versdale, Washington. Mrs. CLARK was born in Story county and in 1897 was married to Dr. C. B. CLARK. Dr. CLARK practiced medicine in Ogden, Ia., and later took up his practice in Cedar Rapids until his death in 1933. Mrs. CLARK continued to live in Cedar Rapids until moving to Estherville a year ago to be with her son."

(18) Find a Grave

- Name: Mary J. McFARLAND CLARK
- Birth: 1870
- Death: 1939 (aged 69)
- Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery; Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
- Memorial ID: 66110033

(19) Family History, Volume S(4), Sylvester, Daughters of the American Revolution library, Washington, DC., p. 5.

- This source lists her surname as "McFARLEN."

(20) A Note on the Surname: Mary Jane / Mamie has several surname variations used in primary and secondary records, e.g., McFARLAN; McFARLAND, McFARLANE, and McFARLEN. I've retained the original spelling in each of the citations provided above. However I've selected McFARLAN for the overarching record using Find a Grave as a justification. The gravestone markers of many of her relatives used that particular spelling variation, e.g., John Alexander McFARLAN (father), Archie A. McFARLAN (brother), G.T. McFARLAN (uncle); Mary H. McFARLAN (aunt); Isabella B. McFARLAN (aunt); John McFARLAN (grandfather). This surname spelling is used consistently across different cemeteries, and therefore it's probably the preferred variation. Multiple gravestones carved over decades in different locations are unlikely to include a typographical error.