Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NameSophronia BRONSON 7477
Birthabt Aug 1810, Madison County, New York7474
Memodied aged 68 years, 9 months
Death22 May 1879, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York7474 Age: 68
Individual Notes
• Sophronia Clark widow of Isaiah Clark of Fabius died in Syracuse May 22, 1879, aged 68 years & 9 mos; mother of Mrs. M.H. Barber of Syracuse. Services at No. 26 Noxon St. at 10:00 on Sat. 24th and at the Baptist church in Fabius at 1 PM.7474

• She was born in Madison County, aged 53 in 1865, mother of 7 children. Isaiah was 20 years older than she. Her grandson, Clifford Morgan (1882-1973) told this writer that she married a third time and lived in Cortland Co., probably Preble, N.Y. He said that he knew nothing about her but Winfield Scammell (1875-1970) understand the relationship even though he had forgotten its details.7477
Census
• 1860 Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 48, b NY. Married within the year.4325
• 1865 Town Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 58 [sic], b Madison Co, NY. Married 3X. Mother of 7 children.7474
• 1870 Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 58, b NY.8178
Spouses
1Luther CROSS7477
Deathbef 18604325
Residenceof Fabius Village7477
ChildrenElizabeth (~1848-)
Birth26 Oct 1791, Rhode Island4302,4333
Memodied aged 83-9-0
BirthMassachusetts3668
Death26 Jul 18754333 Age: 83
BurialLafayette (Pompey West Hill), Lafayette, Onondaga, New York4333
FatherJabesh CLARK (1757-1826)
MotherLydia HALL (1757-1843)
Individual Notes
• DEED - Dated April 2, 1880 - Town of Fabius, Lot #2
Nelson and Adaline R. Clark his wife; Harvey and Celia his wife; Hiram and Mary his wife; Isaiah Clark; Benjamin Scammell and Mary Jane his wife; Joseph Park and Olive his wife; Charles W. Hoyt and Betsey C. his wife – The heirs of Isaiah Clark deceased to Levosier Scammell.
“Beginning at the N.E. corner of lands formerly owned by Jabesh Clark and running north 15 chains & 81 links thence west 31 chains & 63 links thence south 15 chains & 81 links and thence east 31 chains 63 links begin 50 acres reserving three acres in the northeast corner upon which stands a sawmill.”7474
Census
• 1850 Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 58, b RI. Farmer. $2,000.4302
• 1855 NY Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 62, b MA. Farmer. Resident for 30 years.8173
• 1865 Town Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York.Age 73, b RI. Married 2X. Farmer.7474
• 1860 Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 68, b RI. Farmer. $2550; $475. Married within the year.4325
• 1870 Census: Fabius, Onondaga, New York. Age 78, b RI. Farmer. $2000; $400.8178
Marriageabt 18604325
Last Modified 31 May 2023Created 6 May 2025 using Reunion 14 for Macintosh
Updated 6 May 2025
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