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| David Clark in 1911, aged 80. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Described as "The Grand Old Man of the Teaching Profession" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born in Daviot, Aberdeen, Scotland where his father, James
Clark, was Reverend and Schoolmaster at Daviot school. |
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Attended London University - and matriculated in 1854. He married Ann Jackson in 1860 and they had 13 children. |
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David Clark wrote many educational books including:- |
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David Clark dedicated his book "Object Lessons" to W. P. turnbull esq. M.A. |
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| William Peveril Turnbull, was an H M Inspector of Schools Herbert Westren Turnbull, son of W P Turnbull, Inspector of Schools The Peerage - W P Turnbull Derwent Christopher Turnbull |
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Location of Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Pensnett |
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| David Clark lived and worked in Brierley Hill, Pensnett and latterly lived at "Daviot House", Kingswinford. |
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| Read about David Clark - the "grand old man of the teaching profession" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"Daviot" |
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| The frequent family association with the name "Daviot"
comes from the area of Daviot, Aberdeenshire, where David Clark (and
his father James) were born and where he lived in his childhood years. Many of the family (including Catherine Lyon who died young - aged 29 years) are buried in Daviot churchyard. |
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Some of the family of David Clark |
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Lyon Clark |
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| His son, Lyon Clark, OBE, became a well known solicitor and coroner
in West Bromwich and Smethwick, Staffordshire. The name Lyon comes from David Clark's mother's maiden name, Catherine Lyon. Several of David Clark's children bore the name Lyon. |
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| In 1940 an Illuminated Address was presented to Mr Lyon Clark by the West Bromwich Public Libraries Ctee in appreciation of his loyal service as committee member and deputy chairman. Signed by Guildford Hodges, Librarian and [?committee] secretary. - ref. M 104/1 - date: 1940 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Picture of the Library Committee 1924 |
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Lyon Clark's comments on the "bewitched" Birmingham - Wolverhampton New Road |
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| The following comments were recouinted in the Express and Star
newspaper on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the road:- |
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| In 1938, recalled the newspaper, the West Bromwich coroner, Lyon
Clark, had described the road as "bewitched." In ten years, he said,
he had investigated 100 deaths. It was the most dangerous road he
had ever known. [more..] |
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Walter Scott Clark |
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| Walter Scott Clark (1871-1965) son of David Clark |
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Gordon Barclay Clark was the son of David Clark His son, William, was killed in the accidental explosion of HMS Bulwark, at Sheerness, Kent on 26th November 1914. Over 740 sailors died and only about 12 survived. "Barclay" has been used several times as a family name, particularly by David Clark, (and by his brother William) which suggests a previous paternal or maternal link. This has not yet been identified (although David's sistet Elspet married William Barclay). |
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| Check out the story of David's brother, William Robinson Clark |
David CLARK Head M Male 49 Aberd, Scotland Schoolmaster
Ann CLARK Wife M Female 44 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England
James CLARK Son U Male 19 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Articled Clerk To Solicitor
William CLARK Son U Male 16 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Apprentice Compositor
Elsie A. CLARK Daur U Female 15 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Apprentice Teacher
Gordon B. CLARK Son U Male 13 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Scholar
Walter L(should be Walter S). CLARK Son U Male 9 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Scholar
Catherine L. CLARK Daur U Female 8 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Scholar
Syon (should be Lyon) CLARK Son U Male 7 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Scholar
Wildermine B. CLARK Daur U Female 5 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Scholar
Annie C. CLARK Daur U Female 3 Brierley Hill, Stafford, England Scholar
Ruth M. ROUND Serv U Female 16 Hill Top, Stafford, England General Serv
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Source Information: Dwelling Hollies St Census Place Kingswinford, Stafford, England
Family History Library Film 1341694 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 2893 / 28 Page Number 9
Lyon Clark, the son of David Clark
Challinors Lyon Clark - 30th August 2005 is a sad day
One of Birmingham’s leading law firms has announced an official name
change following the relocation of a number of its fee earners to its
city centre office – a move that signals its sustained growth and continued
presence. Established West Midlands law firm Challinors Lyon Clark will
now be known solely as “Challinors” - a name which by which it is already
well known in the marketplace.
He said “Challinors Lyon Clark is among Birmingham’s most well established
and respected law firms and for some time has been abbreviated by the
market to the shortened name “Challinors”. It is an obvious time to make
the name change and, with additional space being taken in central Birmingham,
the timing is right.
The firm, as it is known today, is the result of a merger between former
local firms Challinors and Lyon Clark, which took place in 1996. The roots
of both practices lie firmly in the Black Country, firstly with James
Clark who set up as sole practitioner on West Bromwich High Street in
the 1930's and was later joined by his brother Lyon Clark, who took full
control following his sibling’s death. The firm established in the City
Centre over 10 years ago.
Challinors was established just after the last war by Gerald Challinor,
who, joined by John Roberts grew the firm into a sizable and profitable
business. Trevor Lee, who completed his training with the firm 36 years
ago, succeeded Gerald Challinor when he retired in 1985. Since then the
firm has more than trebled in size and remains committed to growth.
The firm will officially be known as Challinors from 30th August 2005.
After 75 years - the end of an era !
Subsequently Challinors went BUST !
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