Obit: Clark, I. (Israel) S.--Killed in a Well 1877
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----Source: The Clark Republican and Press Date: 817-1877

Killed in a Well

From Ed Eaton, of Longwood, we learn that a man named I. S. Clark was killed in a well which he was helping to dig on the farm of Richland Burr, in the town of Thorp. On Tuesday of last week, by a bucket in which curbing was being lowered becoming detached and falling upon him. He lived about two hours after the accident but was insensible during the time. Hew as formerly a resident of Humbird, and leaves a large family very poorly provided for.

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Re: Obit: Clark, Israel S.--Killed in a Well 1877
Contact: Ernie Clarke
Israel Clark is my Great Great Grandfater , He Married Betsey Vandemark In Pensylvania .One of their daugters, Hattie Clark is My great grandmother .Her daughter Ella May is my grandmother, My mother was born in Roosevelt twsp Byrnett couty in 1907 This is an amazing revelation about Israel Clark . I was aware he was killed digging a well.His wife Betsey remarried to Lynus Moore and had more children.