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Family HistoryFamily History - Roland Clinton Clark


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 Roland Clinton Clark and 30 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Roland Clinton Clark,1 born 17 November 1916 in Connecticut, the son of Hurbert Mansfield Clark and Jennie G. Strong;1, 2 died 10 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; his cremated remains are in the possession of his daughter Pat Lallier.2, 3 Roland married, 20 August 1934 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Evelyn Lillian Chapel5 (born 15 March 1915, the daughter of Robert William Chapel and Rose Anna Garrett;4 Evelyn died 26 January 1984 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut4). Evelyn is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.3

Children of Roland Clinton Clark and Evelyn Lillian Chapel:

 2i. Roland Clinton Clark, Jr., born 1 January 1935 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;6 died 9 July 1944 in Home Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut.6 Roland attended 4th grade at Palmer Memorial School in Palmertown, Connecticut.6 Roland is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.6
+3ii. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr., born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Carol Antonina Bowman.
+4iii. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark, born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science. Married Jacqueline Anne Ellis.
+5iv. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr., born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Married Donna Mae Aldrich.
+6v. Patricia Ann Clark, born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Donald Lewis Lallier.
+7vi. Jean Rose Clark, born 16 January 1947. Married (1) James Irvin Mattos Married (2) William Lyle Kiggans.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 10B, family of Hurbert (spelled Hebert in the census) and Jennie Clark (spelled Clarks in the census)
  2. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, 11 December 1994
  3. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Evelyn L. Clark, 27 January 1984
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1934-00000026, marriage of Roland C. Clark and Evelyn L. Chapel
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, Jr., 10 July 1944
Second Generation
3. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr.2 (Roland1), born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Robert married, 1959, Carol Antonina Bowman3 (born 1941 in New York, New York, parents not determined2, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

Robert owned and operated Bob Clark and Sons in Norwich, and he later worked for the Montville Board of Education at Montville High School.1


Children of Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr. and Carol Antonina Bowman:

 8i. Robert Mansfield Clark, Jr., born 24 January 1960.1, 4
 9ii. John Clark.
 10iii. James Clark.
 11iv. Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968.1, 2

4. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark2 (Roland1), born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5 died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science.5, 6 Buck married, 21 November 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Anne Ellis7, 8 (born ca. 1943, parents not determined7). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1982.6

Child of Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis:

 12i. _____ Clark.

5. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr.2 (Roland1), born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;9 died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.9 Skipper married, 24 September 1960 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, Donna Mae Aldrich10 (born 29 November 1942 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harry Aldrich and Evangeline Young10). Skipper is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.9

Children of Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr. and Donna Mae Aldrich:

+13i. Wendy I. Clark, born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Ruben M. Parra.
 14ii. Larry James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963.9, 11

6. Patricia Ann Clark2 (Roland1), born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;12, 13 died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.13 Patricia married, 19 March 1960 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Donald Lewis Lallier12 (born 9 January 1938 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Norman Lallier and Leona A. _____12).

Children of Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier:

+15i. Michele Lora Lallier, born 27 December 1961. Married William Kruszewski.
+16ii. Sheri Rene Lallier, born 17 November 1962. Married James Wilber Kerns.
+17iii. Joseph Clinton Lallier, born 17 May 1965. Married Laurie Ann Harman.
+18iv. Suzette Evelyn Lallier, born 15 December 1969. Married Curtis K. Rolland.

7. Jean Rose Clark2 (Roland1), born 16 January 1947.4 Jean married, first, 11 July 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Irvin Mattos14 (born January 1945 in Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Mattos and Natalie Doris Robinson3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 June 1972 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Jean married, second, 14 June 1987 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, William Lyle Kiggans15, 16 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert M. Clark, Sr., 23 February 1988
  2. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968. Certificate# 1968-272. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Ronald L. Clark, 1991
  6. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronal[d] L. Clark, age 27. Bride: Jacqu[eline] A. Ellis, age 21. Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1964. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000308, marriage of Ronald Loyd Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  10. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Larry James Clark and Donna Mae Aldrich, #1960-310. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  11. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Lawrence James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963. Certificate# 1963-246. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  12. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier, #1960-253. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 19 April 2020, Patricia “Pat” or “Patty” Clark, died: 15 April 2020 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, spouse, children, and grandchildren.
  14. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000265, marriage of Jean Rose Clark and James Irvin Mattos
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1987-00000097, marriage of William Lyle Kiggans and Jean Rose Mattos
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William L. Kiggans, age 60. Bride: Jean R. Mattos, age 40. Marriage date: 14 June 1987.
Third and Fourth Generations
13. Wendy I. Clark3 (Larry ‘Skipper’,2 Roland1), born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 2 Wendy married Ruben M. Parra (born ca. 1959, parents not determined2).

Children of Wendy I. Clark and Ruben M. Parra:

 19i. Heather Parra, born ca. 1983.
 20ii. Jasmine Nicole Parra, born ca. 1986.2
 21iii. Ruben M. Parra, Jr..

15. Michele Lora Lallier3 (Patricia,2 Roland1), born 27 December 1961.2, 3 Michele married, 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, William Kruszewski4 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michele Lora Lallier and William Kruszewski:

 22i. Leslie Kruszewski.
 23ii. Timothy Kruszewski.
 24iii. Thomas Kruszewski.

16. Sheri Rene Lallier3 (Patricia,2 Roland1), born 17 November 1962.2 Sheri married, 12 July 1995 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, James Wilber Kerns5 (born 28 April 1966, parents not determined2).

Children of Sheri Rene Lallier and James Wilber Kerns:

 25i. Lucas Jordan Kerns, born ca. 1996.
 26ii. Kirk J. Kerns, born 1 September 2000.
 27iii. Margaret May ‘Maggie’ Kerns, born 3 March 2003.

17. Joseph Clinton Lallier3 (Patricia,2 Roland1), born 17 May 1965.2 Joseph married, 12 July 2003 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Laurie Ann Harman6 (born 15 March 1964, the daughter of William Charles Harman and Mary Ellen Sullivan2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 January 2007 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

Children of Joseph Clinton Lallier and Laurie Ann Harman:

 28i. Hayley Lallier, born 15 October 2003.
 29ii. Tyler Lallier, born 18 March 2005.

18. Suzette Evelyn Lallier3 (Patricia,2 Roland1), born 15 December 1969.2 Suzette married Curtis K. Rolland8 (born 27 May 1968, parents not determined2).

Children of Suzette Evelyn Lallier and Curtis K. Rolland:

 30i. Ruby Rolland, born 1 January 2000.
 31ii. Audry Rolland, born 1 January 2003.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  4. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ William Kruszewski and Michelle Lallier, married on 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James W. Kerns, age 29. Bride: Sheri R. Lallier, age 32. Marriage Date: 12 July 1995. Marriage Place: East Lyme, New London, Connecticut.
  6. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 5 October 2003
  7. Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Civil/Family Case (website).
  8. facebook.com (website), personal page of Suzette Rolland