Laura CLARK (1824-1891)
1 Laura CLARK1,2,3 (1824-1891) [8086]. Born 18 May 1824, Rutland Twp., PA.1 Marr Samuel Satterlee STRAIT c. 1843.4 Died 3 Jul 1891, Canton, PA.1
From a Bradford County newspaper of July 1891.
CLARK Laura (SRGP 47837) Canton, PA - d. 03 Jul 1891. Mrs Laura M. Strait. The sad event of the death of Mrs. Laura M. CLARK Strait occurred at the residence of L.R. Gleason Esq. in this village on the morning of July 3d. Mrs Strait had just completed her arrangements and was waiting to take the next train to accompany her daughter to her new home in Pueblo, Col., when she was taken suddenly ill and took instead, that long journey to that land "from which no traveler returns". She was the daughter of Josephus Clark, who emigrated in an early day to this state from Mass., and was one of the pioneer settlers of Tioga county, having settled in Rutland where the subject of the sketch was born, May 18, 1824. She was the eldest of a family of eleven children, two, only, of which survive her, Mrs. Mary A. CLARK Corey, of Stuttgardt, Arkansas, and Mrs. Helen M. CLARK Ingraham, wife of Capt. D.P. Ingraham, of Elmira, N.Y. She was the widow of S.S. Strait, late of this place, and sister to B.W. Clark, so well and favorably known among the early business men of Canton, whose widow is now the esteemed wife of our fellow townsman, L.R. Gleason. Mrs Strait was also a sister of the late Julia A. CLARK Humphrey, widow of Dr. A. Humphrey, formerly of Tioga county, Pa.
She leaves of her own family to mourn their great loss, one son, Samuel J. Strait, living near this village, and one daughter, Mrs. D.C. Moran, now of Pueblo, Colorado, where the sympathy of her many friends follow her. Mrs. Strait was fast nearing the allotted age of man, having well entered her 68th year, and in good works was fully ripe for the harvests. She was an acceptable member of the First Baptist church of this place, having united with that society under the pastorate of the Rev. Mr. McGowan.
Although a great sufferer during the few days of her illness, yet she passed away like a child going to sleep, with perfect trust in her Savior, and the sweet, beautiful expression on her countenance as she lay in her casket showed that in her heart could be malice towards none. Though strong in character she was quiet and retiring in her disposition, devoting her great energy to the welfare and happiness of her family, and as a friend remarked, "She was a blessing to any household."
In the pioneer days of our country, before the age of railroads, her father took her in his own carriage to Detroit, Mich., to give her the benefit of a more extended and liberal education than could be obtained in the then comparative wilds of Northern Penna. After her marriage to Mr. Strait, they settled on a farm near Troy, and later moved to Canton, where Mr. strait with her brother B.W. Clark, founded the first bank established in this place, and which has since been her home. Her friends mourn her but not without hope, for they know that all is peace beyond the river.".
2 Josephus CLARK5,6 (c. 1799-1845) [4073]. Born c. Feb 1799.7 Died 4 Apr 1845.7
3 Orinda ROSE5 ( - ) [4072].
6 William ROSE6,8,9,10 (1780-1852) [1560]. Born 28 Oct 1780, Manchester, Bennington, VT.9,11,12 Marr Diadamia COREY c. 1803. Marr Phebe ? aft 1843.13 Died 10 May 1852.6,9,10 Buried Watson Cemetery, Tioga Co., PA.10 Buried May 1852, Roseville, Tioga Co., PA.
From History of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, with Illustrations, Portraits, & Sketches of Prominent Families and Individuals (1883), (New York: W. W. Munsell & Co., Press of George MacNamara):
"Roseville is situated nearly in the center of the township, on Mill Creek, a tributary of the Tioga River, and contains two hotels, two churches (Methodist Episcopal and Baptist), two stores, two blacksmith shops, a carriage shop, a graded school building, a steam and water power grist-mill and saw-mill and about fifty dwellings.
The first settler at Roseville was William Rose, (Correction from JMT - The first settlers were William Rose and his wife, Didamia Roberts) who located at the point where at present stands the store of C. B. Hanyen. Mr. Rose was a native of Rutland county, Vt., and settled in Rutland in 1806. His children were: Erastus, Levi, Elmer, William jr., Orinda (deceased, wife of Josephus Clark), Lovisa deceased, wife of Peter Backer) and Celestia (wife of Dr. Abel Humphrey, of Tioga). When Mr. Rose settled in Roseville the townships of Rutland, Jackson and Sullivan, and the country east to Troy and Elmira were almost an unbroken wilderness. His eldest son, Erastus, was born in Bennington, Vt., December 22nd 1802, and accompanied his parents to this township. He subsequently became a prominent citizen of Roseville, and among other official positions he held that of justice of the peace twenty years. He died November 3d 1875. He had continuously resided in Rutland or Roseville sixty-nine years. He had literally grown up with the country, and witnessed its transformation from a wilderness to a land of plenty. Such has been the history of many of the citizens of Roseville and Rutland. No other generation of men and women in this section of the country will see such a change as has been wrought since the commencement of the 19th century."
From the website of D.W. Brown & K.C. Rose - http://users.mstar2.net/katerose/
"A physician with wife and 2 year old son, he left Rutland, VT. in the spring of 1806, and settled in Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, where Roseville is named after him. Total of Eight children. His estate was filed in Chemung Co., Pa. Several of his family are buried in the Roseville Cemetery. Details on this family available in "Life in Roseville :ASocio-Historical Portrait, Bailey Printing Co., 1973", and Rose Family Association.".
12 Joel ROSE8,9 (1748-1819) [1555]. Born 2 Mar 1747/48, New Milford, Litchfield, CT.8,9 Bap 2 Mar 1747/48, New Milford.14 Marr Rachel ROBERTS 4 Jul 1774, Manchester, Bennington Co., VT.9,15 Died 31 Aug 1819, Lysander, Onondaga, NY.8,9 Buried 1819, Rose Family Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.
Joel was appointed administrator of his father's estate 3-27-1782, and one of the appraisers of the estate of brother Arra, 3-29-1785. A Pvt.in the Rev. War, his name is on a monument in Manchester dedicated to the men who fought in all the wars. He was a patriot, apparently influenced by his wife's family, while his father and some brothers were Loyalists. He and Rachel had ten children, born 1774 to 1794. These included Isaac, Joel Jr., Hannah, William, Peter, Martin, Ezra, Levi,Levicy, and Oharrey. He is on the Census for Manchester, 1790, 2 males over 16, 6 males under 16, and 3 females. He was evidently still inManchester on 9-29-1800, as a horse was reported strayed or stolen from him on that date, although he is not in Census for that year. The family removed to Onondaga County soon after. Son William had Roseville, Pa. named after him (Life in Roseville :A Socio-Historical Portrait, BaileyPrinting Co., 1973). Joel's Tombstone, located in the Rose Family Burying Ground near Baldwinsville, is inscribed "In Memory of Joel Rose who died 31 Aug. 1819 in the 72 yr. of his age". Birthdate is from a family bible. Levi was appointed administrator of his estate, 9-7-1819.
From Margaret Amey: "The baptism of Joel Rose 2 Mar 1748 in New Milford is said to have come from a family Bible not public records. In 1930 the Bible was viewed or owned by a descendant Mrs Nora Palmer in New York city. ".
13 Rachel ROBERTS8 (1751-1819) [1556]. Born 20 Oct 1751, Providence RI.8,9 Died 29 Jul 1819, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.9 Buried 1819, Rose Family Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.
She was the daughter of John Roberts and Susanna Mayhew of Manchester, who came from Rhode Island via Nine Partners, NY. John was a Whig. Rachel had five brothers: Peter, John, William, Benjamin and Christopher. One sister, Jemina. Peter was involved in the sale of cattle belonging to Samuel Rose II, 5-14-1787. Rachel's Tombstone, located in the Rose Family Burying Ground near Baldwinsville, is inscribed "In Memory of Rachel wife of Joel Rose who died 29 July 1819 in the 68th year of her age". Birthdate is from a family bible.
Notes from the researcher who provided the information for Joel Rose on the World Family Tree of Ancestry.com
"Listed as over 45 in the 1800 census. There were 2 females living in the home at the time that were over 45, possibly his mother was living with them at the time.".
7 Diadamia COREY9,16 (1781-1843) [3519]. Born 11 Aug 1781.9 Died 21 Aug 1843.9 Buried 1843, Roseville, Tioga Co., PA.
Sources
| 1 | "Obituary of Mrs. Laura M. Clark Strait in a Bradford County newspaper of July 1891". |
| 2 | "1850 Bradford, Troy census". |
| 3 | "1860 Bradford, Columbus census". |
| 4 | "Fron the History of Bradford County, 1770-1878 by Rev. Mr. David Craft". |
| 5 | "History of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, with illustrations, Portraits, & Sketches of Prominent Families and Individuals (1883), (New York: W.W. Munsell". |
| 6 | "Tioga County Docket Book. Abstracts of Wills and Administration - William Rose, died May 10, 1852". |
| 7 | "Tombstone inscriptions from the Clark Burying Ground in Rutland Township, Tioga Co., PA". |
| 8 | "Ancestry.com World Family Tree". |
| 10 | "Watson Cemetery Burial Records, Tioga Co., PA". |
| 11 | "Ancestry.com World Family Tree". |
| 12 | "Manchester, VT Vital Records". |
| 13 | "Estimated based on related dates and information". |
| 14 | "Information provided by Margaret Amey". |
| 15 | "Manchester, VT marriage records". |
| 16 | "Ancestry.com, Snow/Lyman Ancestors". |
