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Family HistoryFamily History - Colleen Aloha Williams


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Colleen Aloha Williams and 14 of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Colleen Aloha Williams,1 born 26 January 1939 (parents not determined).1 Colleen married, 4 July 1957, Walter Robert Clark, Sr.3 (born 31 December 1933 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Benjamin Henry Clark and Louise Myrtle Goff;2 Walter died 5 July 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut2). Walter is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.2

Walter served in the U. S. Army in the Korean War. He worked for the Town of Montville and Curran Construction. Walter was member of several organizations, including the Montville Fire Company, American Legion Posts in Montville and New London, and the Veterans of Foreign War Post in Montville.2


+2i. Walter Robert Clark, Jr., born 12 August 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 4 October 2013 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut. Married Deborah L. Hill.
+3ii. Raymond L. Clark, born 21 January 1959. Married Urania Marie McClure (née Carnes) .
+4iii. Thomas H. Clark, born 31 December 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 10 March 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (unidentified).
+5iv. Barbara Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Albert Adams Perkins, Jr..
+6v. Beverly Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) David J. Kreuzer Partnered with (2) Ronald H. Holmes.
 7vi. Robert E. Clark, born 7 July 1970;4, 5 died 10 May 2005 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut.4, 5
+8vii. Ernest William Clark, born 8 September 1971. Married Pattie E. Smith.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Walter R. Clark, Sr., 8 July 2001
  3. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1957-00000188, marriage of Walter Robert Clark and Colleen Aloha Williams
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert E. Clark, no. 042-64-0468
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert E. Clark, 12 May 2005
Second and Third Generations
2. Walter Robert Clark, Jr.2 (Colleen1), born 12 August 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3 died 4 October 2013 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut.3 Walter married, 22 September 1984 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Deborah L. Hill2 (born ca. 1956, parents not determined2).

 9i. Shawn Clark.
 10ii. Jessica Clark.

3. Raymond L. Clark2 (Colleen1), born 21 January 1959.4 Raymond married, 26 August 1989 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Urania Marie McClure (née Carnes) 5 (born 8 June 1968 in Illinois, the daughter of Richard Lee Carnes and Linda Diane Deisinger4, 5).

4. Thomas H. Clark2 (Colleen1), born 31 December 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;6 died 10 March 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.6 Thomas partnered with (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Thomas is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.6

Thomas served in the U. S. Army. He was a self-employed mechanic and was a member of the Goshen Fire Company in Waterford. He was also a member of the Sons of American Legion in New London.6


 11i. Toni Alissa Clark.

5. Barbara Ann Clark2 (Colleen1), born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7, 8 Barbara married, 4 July 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Albert Adams Perkins, Jr.8 (born 6 August 1958 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Albert Adams Perkins and Phyllis Tulas8).

 12i. Jennifer Perkins, born ca. 1980.4
 13ii. Pamela Perkins.

6. Beverly Ann Clark2 (Colleen1), born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.9 Beverly married, first, 18 August 1990 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, David J. Kreuzer10 (born ca. 1955, parents not determined10). Beverly partnered with, second, Ronald H. Holmes (born ca. 1958, parents not determined).

 14i. Crystal Marie Holmes, born 18 June 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

8. Ernest William Clark2 (Colleen1), born 8 September 1971.11, 12 Ernest married, 5 August 1989 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut, Pattie E. Smith12 (born ca. 1968, parents not determined12). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1990.13

 15i. William Ernest Clark, born 11 March 1990.13

  1. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Walter Robert Clark, Jr., born 12 August 1957. Certificate# 1957-094. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Walter R. Clark, age 27. Bride: Deborah L. Hill, age 28. Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1984. Marriage Place: East Lyme, Connecticut.
  3. Obituary, Woyasz & Son Funeral Service, Inc., available at legacy.com; 4 October 2013, Walter Robert Clark Jr., died 4 October 2013 in Oakdale, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of his parents and various surviving and predeceased family members.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Raymond Clark and Urania Marie McClure, #1989-0139. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Thomas H. Clark, 11 March 2000
  7. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Barbara Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968, twin. Certificate# 1968-161. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  8. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Barbara Ann Clark and Albert Adams Perkins, Jr., #1986-082. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  9. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Beverly Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968, twin. Certificate# 1968-162. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David J. Kreuzer, age 35. Bride: Beverly A. Clark, age 22. Marriage Date: Aug 18, 1990. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  11. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Earnest William Clark, born 8 September 1971. Certificate# 1971-244. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  12. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ernest W. Clark, age 17. Bride: Patti E. Smith, age 1968. Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1989. Marriage Place: Griswold, New London, Connecticut.
  13. Email from Molly Mandeville to Lee Gazlay, September 2013, providing details about William Ernest Clark and his parents Ernest and Patti Clark.