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Surname: CLARK
Source: Walpole As It Was and As It Is by George Aldrich, 
        The Claremont Manufacturing Co., Claremont, N.H., 1880, pages 230-231

CLARK, DANFORTH, came to this town, about 1800, or perhaps a few years before, (the exact 
date cannot be ascertained) from Sturbridge, Mass. The maiden name of his wife was Mercy Alton. 
Mr. Clark first located on Boggy meadow, but did not remain there many years; for, having purchased 
of one Wier the farm on which Henry Houghton now resides, he removed there and spent the most of a 
long life. In 1838-9 he sold his farm and purchased a home in Chesterfield, but remained there only a 
few years, when he removed to Bethel, Vt., where he lived till he died, at an advanced age. He was a 
shoemaker by trade, and when not engaged on his farm he utilized his time in making boots and shoes 
for his neighbors. He did but very little at shoemaking when pegged-work became the fashion. His 
children were
I. David who m. Mrs. Juliet, widow of Abel Dickinson, whose maiden name was Willard, from 
Winchester, N.H., by whom he had four children, viz., Ellen, Mary, Dickinson and David 
Parker; the last named is the only one now living and at this time, (1879) resides in Winchester, 
N.H. Mr. Clark lived for many years on the place now owned by Mrs. Lyman Houghton, after 
which he removed to Westminister, Vt., and from thence to Bethel, Vt., where he died.
II. Benjamin, went to Mohawk, N.Y., early in life; married there and had a family of several 
children.
III. Griffin, m. Julia Abbott, and settled in Tunbridge, Vt., where he lived during life, and died there. 
By his wife he had several children.
IV. Betsey m. Elisha C. Coolidge and settled in Woodstock, Vt.
V. Maria never married; she died July 25, 1836, aged 40.
VI. Mary Ann, m. Danforth Davis, settled in Bethel, Vt.
VII. Adeline, m. Aaron E Chase, (See Chase).
VIII. Loren W., m. Tirzah, dau. of Capt. Joseph Fay, by whom he had three ch., two sons 
and one daughter, who all lived to maturity. He m. 2d, Mrs. Milly, widow of Caleb Livingston; 
she died and he married a third time.
IX. Thomas Jefferson, died unm. Jan. 19,1835, aged 29.
X. Curtis Cuhen, studied the medical profession, attended medical lectures at Woodstock, Vt., 
and, after obtaining his diploma, commenced practice in Chesterfield, N.H. in company with Dr. 
Harvey Carpenter, about 1838-9. His education was superior to that of the other members of 
his father’s family, which made him more communicative and social: although, like the rest of the 
family; he was somewhat odd in general demeanor. He was fond of fun and a good storyteller, 
always perceiving the ludicrous in life readily, and making the most of it in his narrations. He d. 
Dec. 21, 1840, aged 30 years.