William Charles Clark

ID # 2460, (1866-)
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Clark (1841-1899)
MotherEmma Catherine Mathewson (1841-1918)
BirthWilliam Charles Clark was born on 1 March 1866 at Bromley, London, England. 
MarriageHe married Jennie McBride on 25 December 1888 at Ainslie Street Methodist Church, Galt, Ontario.
Marriage reg. 011976-88 Galt, Waterloo County
William C. Clarke (sic), 24 bachelor, machinist, Methodist, born London, England, residing Galt. Parents William Clark and Emma Mathewson.
Jennie McBride, 27, spinster, Methodist, born Whitby, Ontario, residing Galt. Parents Thomas McBride and Jane Garrison.
Witnesses Henry A. Clark and Ida A. McBride, both of Galt.
On 25 December, 1888, at Galt. Clergyman Rev. A. Cunningham.

We also have the following:

The United Church Archives have the marriage books for Ainslie Street Methodist Church in Galt. In 98.143L, 7os-1 It shows William Charles Clark, age 24, living in Galt, born in England, a batchelor, son of William Clark and Emma Matheson, marrying Jennie McBride, age 27, living in Galt and born in Whitby, daughter of Thos. McBride and Jane Garrison. The witnesses are Ida Amanda McBride and Annie Medcof of Galt. The date given for the marriage is 25 December 88. They are both Methodists and the marriage was performed by Rev. Andrew Cunningham by license.

Why the discrepancy with the names of the witnesses isn't known. Annie Medcof appears in the church record. Henry Clark appears in the Galt registration. It seems reasonable that Henry, aka. Harry, was present at his brother's marriage.
 
NoteWilliam Clark is said to be a fitter in the 1881 census. The 1881 census places William's birth in England. The 1901 census places his birth in Ontario. The 1881 census will be correct. The family story is that the Clarks came to Canada in approximately 1870. Since they appear in the 1871 census in England, this will be closer to the year. They have yet to be found on a passenger list. 

Child of William Charles Clark and Jennie McBride
Last Edited2 Dec 2020