Clarke, MS Terr. & AL, prob. SC, 1700's
I have an Elizabeth Clarke who married John McGrew. They were in the MS Terr. as early as 1778 in what would become Clarke and Washington Cos. AL., probably from SC. One of their sons was John Clarke McGrew, a name handed down through many generations.
There was a William Clark who had land in AL as early as Aug. 6, 1778, but relationship, if any, to Elizabeth is unknown.
Also, in Clarke Co. AL, a John Clark gave power of attorney to Malcum Clark of Cumberland Co. NC to sell land in that county for him. Feb. 13, 1819 Witnesses: W. A. Robinson and Daniel Clark.
Clarke Co. AL- May 25, 1819, estate of John Clarke, dec'd. Adm. wife Abigail. Appraisers James McGoffin, Lewis Sanders, Nail (Neil?) Smith.
Aug. 1819, estate of John Clarke, Abigail Farrington, Adm.
Feb. 7, 1820 Estate of John Clarke, dec'd. Nail Smith, Adm
Does anyone know about any of these Clarkes?