Census: 1880 Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin

of Independence, NY in her mother's 1918 obituary
of Independence in her father's obituary in 1926

Bessie Evelyn (Clarke) Clarke 1873-1945
The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 139, No 12, p 200, Sep. 17, 1945.
Bessie Evelyn, daughter of Willis and Lucy Clarke, was born at Milton, Wis., June 27, 1873, and passed away at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, N. Y., August 14, 1945.
On June 29, 1901, she was married to Samuel W. Clarke of Independence, N. Y. She has been a faithful member of this church and a friend and servant of the community since that time.
Close survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Baker; three sons, Stephen W., W. Wallace, and Francis S.; and a brother, Ray W. Clarke.
Funeral services were held at the Independence Seventh Day Baptist church with her pastor, Rex Burdick, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Walter L. Greene. Interment was in the Independence cemetery. C. R. B.

Census: 1880 Independence, Allegany Co., New York