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     Lottie Mason was born circa 1874 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

     Charles Mason was born circa 1876 at OH.¹ He was the son of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

     Son Mason was born circa May 1880 at WY.¹ He was the son of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

Probably the Clarence Mason enumerated in the 1910 N. Milton Precinct, Umatilla Co., OR, federal census, born in WY.

     William Carlton Mason was born in November 1891 at WY.^1,2 He was the son of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

     Marsha E. Mason was born in May 1882 at WY.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

     Leroy Nathan Mason was also known as Nathan Leroy Mason. He was born in February 1886 at WY.¹ He was the son of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

Nathan L. was enumerated in the 1930 Precinct 2, Umatilla Co., OR, federal census as head of household, age 44. Also in the household was brother William C. 38, and widowed mother, Mary A. 82.

     George E. Mason was born in January 1888 at WY.¹ He was the son of Nathan Gillett Mason and Mary Annette Radley.¹

     Henry Werts married Frances Mason, daughter of Elijah Mason and Charlotte Gillett.¹

     Margaret Ida Creighton was born on 29 September 1872.¹ She married Frederick Beaumont Mason, son of Milton Arthur Mason and Jane Springer, in 1892.¹

     John William Barrington was born circa 1892 at OH.^1,2 He married Grace Estella Mason, daughter of Frederick Beaumont Mason and Margaret Ida Creighton, in 1912 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.¹

     Grace Estella Mason was born on 23 April 1893 at Akron, Summit Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Beaumont Mason and Margaret Ida Creighton.¹ Grace Estella Mason married John William Barrington in 1912 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.¹ Grace Estella Mason died in November 1929 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, at age 36.¹

     Frederick Creighton Mason was born on 26 May 1901 at Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH. He was the son of Frederick Beaumont Mason and Margaret Ida Creighton.¹ Frederick Creighton Mason died on 3 June 1914 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH, at age 13; from heart disease.¹

     David Arthur Barrington was born in 1913 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John William Barrington and Grace Estella Mason.¹

     Robert John Barrington was born in 1914 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John William Barrington and Grace Estella Mason.¹

     John W. Lyell was born circa 1816 at TN.¹ He married Lucy (?)

John and Lucy Lyell were enumerated in the 1850 Hancock Co., IL, federal census. He was a farmer, born in TN, age 33; she was born in IL, age 28 or 25. Children in the household, all born in IL, were Celathia 7, Sarah A, 5, Theophilus 3, and Susan F 1. Also in the household were laborers Thomas Atchison 23, and John Parish 18.

John and Lucy were enumerated in the 1860 Rocky Run, Hancock Co., IL, federal census. He was a laborer, age 43, she was 34. Children in the household, all born in IL, were Sarah Ann, Theopholis, 13, William P. 7, George W. 4, Mary 3, and Martha E. 5 months.

Living next door to John and Lucy were Thomas Lambreth, a farmer born in KY, age 27, and Celathia, age 17.

Jno and Lucy Lyell were enumerated in the 1870 Truckee Meadows, Washoe Co, NV, federal census. He was a farmer age 50, she was 45. Children in the household were William 17, and Jno. W. 9.

     Lucy (?) was born in November 1825 at IL.^1,2 She married John W. Lyell.

     James Burr Clark was born in May 1845 at probably Alabama, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹ James Burr Clark married Mary J. (?)¹ James Burr Clark died in 1930 at probably Penbroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was buried at North Pembroke Cemetery, Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹

James and Mary J. were enumerated in the 1900 Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY, federal census. He was a farmer, age 55, she was 54. The only child in the household was Nellie M., 16.

James was a member of Company G, 8th New York Heavy Artillery.

     Mary J. (?) was born in June 1844 at Ireland.¹ She married James Burr Clark, son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹ Mary J. (?) died in 1930 at probably Penbroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹ She was buried at North Pembroke Cemetery, Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹

     Nellie M. Clark was born in May 1884 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of James Burr Clark and Mary J. (?)¹

     John F. Clark was born circa 1848 at Alabama, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹

     Abram E. Clark was born in 1851 at probably Indian Falls, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹ Abram E. Clark died circa 31 October 1927 at Oakfield, Genesee Co., NY.¹

     Philip S. Clark was born circa 1853 at probably Indian Falls, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹

     Sophronia Clark was born circa 1854 at probably Indian Falls, Genesee Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹

     Laura A. Clark was born circa 1857 at probably Indian Falls, Genesee Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹

     Florence E. Clark was born in March 1860 at Genesee Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹ Florence E. Clark married Cyren L. Moore circa 1880.¹

Cyren and Florence were enumerated in the 1900 Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY, federal census. He was a salesman, age 44, she was 40. Children in the household were Clark H. 18, Audrey 15, Norris B. 13, and Lora 6.

Cyren and Florence were enumerated in the 1910 Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY, federal census. He was 54, she was 40. Children in the household were Audrey D. 24, Norris B. 23, and Lora E. 16. Mother-in-Law Fedelia B. Clark, age 85, was also in the household.

     Cyren L. Moore was born in February 1856 at NY.¹ He married Florence E. Clark, daughter of John Clark and Fedelia Burr, circa 1880.¹

     Clark H. Moore was born in September 1881 at NY.¹ He was the son of Cyren L. Moore and Florence E. Clark.¹

Possibly the Clark H. Moore enumerated in the 1930 Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, VA, census with daughter Florence.

     Audrey Moore was born in October 1884 at NY.¹ He was the son of Cyren L. Moore and Florence E. Clark.¹

     Norris B. Moore was born in March 1887 at NY.¹ He was the son of Cyren L. Moore and Florence E. Clark.¹

     Lora Moore was born in September 1893 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of Cyren L. Moore and Florence E. Clark.¹

     Elmer E. Clark was born in February 1862 at Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹ Elmer E. Clark died in 1901.¹ He was buried at North Pembroke Cemetery, Pembroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹

     Edwin Thomas Clark was born on 16 July 1864 at Indian Falls, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹ Edwin Thomas Clark married Bertha Maud Schreckendgust on 20 November 1889 at Falls River Co., SD.¹

Edwin and Bertha were enumerated in the 1900 Edgemont, Fall River Co., SD, federal census. He was a drayman, age 35, she was 27. Children in the household were Verner Iva 9, Darold Edwin 4, and an unnamed son (Howard?) 0 months.

Edwin and Bertha were enumerated in the 1910 Duck Creek, Fall River Co., SD, federal census. He was a general merchant, age 45, she was 37. Children in the household were Verner 18, Darrel 14, Howard 9, and John 1 year 4 months.

Edwin and Bertha were enumerated in the 1920 Edgemont, Fall River Co., SD, federal census. He was a grocery salesman, age 55, she was 47. Children in the household were John 11, and Norma 9.

Edwin and Bertha were enumerated in the 1930 Hat Creek, Fall River Co., SD, federal census. He was a laborer, age 65, she was 56. The only child in the household was John F. 21.

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EDWIN T. CLARK.

Edwin T. Clark, who is filling the office of sheriff in Fall River county and makes his home in Hot Springs, was born in Geneseo county, New York, July 17, 1864, a son of John and Fidelia (Burr) Clark, both of whom were natives of Connecticut, the former born July 1, 1814, and the latter March 16, 1825. In early life John Clark engaged in farming and he was also connected with educational activities, serving as county superintendent of schools in Geneseo county, New York. He went to Greeley, Colorado, when the town was dedicated to the temperance cause and was a delegate there from the Good Templars Grand Lodge of Geneseo county, New York. He served as a soldier in the Civil war with the Twenty-fifth Light Artillery, New York Volunteers, and all through his life his aid and influence were given on the side of humanity and its uplift. His activities in behalf of education were of immense value to the communities in which he put forth his efforts. He served as school superintendent in Geneseo county and as school commissioner and for a number of years he rendered fair and impartial decisions as justice of the peace. His life exemplified many of the sterling qualities of honorable manhood and citizenship and his record is an example that others might profitably follow.

Edwin T. Clark pursued his education in the schools of Indian Falls, New York, and at the age of seventeen years came to the northwest as one of the pioneer settlers of Dakota territory. He made his way to Fall River county, then a part of Custer county, and was employed as a cow puncher, continuing in that position for fourteen years, making long rides over the prairies in the care of the stock that ranged over the country. He then engaged in the ranching business on his own account for about a year and at the end of that time went to Edgemont, where he engaged in the transfer business. He was also employed in a feed store for five years and seven months and hater was
connected with a general store for two years. At the end of that time he was elected sheriff and now devotes his undivided time and attention to the duties of the office. At a former period, however, he carried on merchandising at Ardmore for two years and was likewise engaged in the real estate business there. His brother, Phillip S. Clark, was the first among cattlemen to locate in Fall River county and engage in the stock business, he being foreman of the Bar T outfit, driving cattle from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

At different periods Mr. Clark has filled various public offices. His political allegiance has always been given the republican party and he has been a recognized leader in its ranks in the Black Hills country. That he is a man true and loyal to the duties which devolve upon him in public connections is indicated in the fact that he is now serving for his fourth term as sheriff, having been three times reelected to that position. He served as county commissioner by appointment for two years previous to his election to the office of sheriff. He was first sworn into the office as sheriff in 1904, again in 1912 and once more, on the 4th of January, 1915. He was a member of the board of education at Edgemont for two years and was on the school board of the district prior to that time. Every phase of the county's upbuilding and development has been of interest to him and has enjoyed his cooperation in large measure. He recognizes possibilities and opportunities and his efforts have at all times been practical and resultant.

On the 20th of November, 1889, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Bertha M. Schreckendgust, a native of Iowa and a daughter of Riley and Caroline Schreckendgust, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Iowa. They came to South Dakota about 1885, settling in Fall River county after having previously been residents of Kansas. They are now living in the Bitter Root valley of Montana and Mr. Schreckendgust is still in active life as a fruit grower He served in the Civil war as a member of an Iowa regiment and has always been loyal in matters of citizenship He left home when a lad to earn his own way in the world and since that time has been dependent entirely upon his labors for a living. To Mr. and Mrs. Clark have been born five children: Verner I., residing at home; Derrell, who is attending the Grand Island (Neb.) Business College; Howard, who was killed at the age of twelve years by a horse throwing him, his foot catching in the stirrup and dragging him on the ground; John, attending school; and Norma, aged four years.

Mr. Clark is an Odd Fellow and has taken all of the degrees of the order, passing through all of the chairs in both the subordinate lodge and the encampment. He has also filled all of the offices in the Modern Woodmen camp and is identified with the Elks. His life history if written in detail would present a clear picture of pioneer conditions in the west when the plains were utilized only by the cowboy, who ranged his cattle over the district, or by the Indians, who hunted throughout this entire region. He has lived to see remarkable changes as the work of development has been carried forward and it is but meet that his life record should find a place in the history of his adopted state.

     Bertha Maud Schreckendgust married Edwin Thomas Clark, son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr, on 20 November 1889 at Falls River Co., SD.¹

     George Clark was born circa 1867 at Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹

     Eugene E. Clark was born in 1870 at probably Penbroke, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Clark and Fedelia Burr.¹

     Marie Tommerbakken was born in 1880. She married Arthur Sylvester Strawn, son of Albert Strawn and Olive Keturah Holcombe, in 1905 at Bottineau, ND. Marie Tommerbakken died in 1951.

     Asahel Burr was born on 8 July 1793 at Sudbury, Rutland Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Roger Burr and Jane Rich.¹ Asahel Burr married Mary (?)¹ Asahel Burr died circa 8 May 1884 at Sudbury, Rutland Co., VT.¹

Asahel and Mary were enumerated in the 1850 Sudbury, Rutland Co., VT, federal census. He was 57, she was 52. Children in the household were Mason 27, Hannah M. 22, Mary Jane 17, and Albert 7. Brother Jefferson, age 47, was also in the household. A Polly Tower, age 72 was also in the household (perhaps mother-in-law?). Living next door was Oliver Burr age 31 b. VT, and Florence R. Burr age 28, b. VT (perhaps an older son?).

     Jefferson Burr was born circa 1802.¹ He was the son of Roger Burr and Jane Rich.¹

     Mary (?) was born circa 1798.¹ She married Asahel Burr, son of Roger Burr and Jane Rich.¹

     Mason Burr was born on 23 October 1822 at Sudbury, Rutland Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Asahel Burr and Mary (?)¹ Mason Burr married Hannah (?)¹ Mason Burr died on 3 May 1898 at Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, at age 75.¹

Mason and Hannah were enumerated in the 1870 Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, federal census. He was a printer's ink man, age 47, she was 42. Children in the household were Oliver, 15, and Willis, 13.

Mason was enumerated in the 1880 Sudbury, Rutland Co., VT, federal census. He was a farmer, age 57. Also in the household was his father, Ashel, 86.

     Mary Jane Burr was born circa 1833.¹ She was the daughter of Asahel Burr and Mary (?)¹

     Pearl A. Holcombe was born in August 1879 at IA.¹ He was the son of Mahlon D. Holcombe and Amanda D. Dighton.¹

     Minnie Holcombe was born in March 1882 at IA.¹ She was the daughter of Mahlon D. Holcombe and Amanda D. Dighton.¹