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Record of Christ Church Parish show 60 acres of land and 31 slaves in 1680. By 1705, Christopher owned land in Hanover Co VA. In 1722, he and Nicholas Meriwether patented 927 acres of land in Hanover - a tract which would make them the first settlers of Albemarle Co. The road to this land became known as "Clark's".

VA Patent Bk 10, p.412 22 Jan 1718 Christopher Clark. 500A Henrico N side James R. E side Brookes' branch. Adj John Stone, Thomas Farrar, Joseph Watson, N side branch of Gold Mine Crk on George Alvis, Capt West.

In 1722, Christopher Clark & Nicholas Meriwether patented 927 acres in Hanover Co. He was a tobacco planter, captain of a militia company and justice of the peace in Hanover in 1727.

12 Mar 1740. 400 acres Hanover above the first Ridge of Mountains, adj Maj. Thomas Carr. PB 18, p.539
6 Jul 1741 400 acres Goochland on branches of Totier Creek adj John Scott. PB 18, p.1022

Christopher Clark was a law partner of Nicolas Meriwether. He owned over 5000 acres of land in Albemarle and Louisa Counties. He cut a road at Green Spring to his land in Albemarle which was known as "Clark's Tract".

He was one of the first Justices of Louisa County. He became a Quaker late in life and in 1749 was one of the Overseers of the Meeting near Sugar Loaf Mountain.

His will was written 14 Aug 1741 and probated in Louisa Co on 28 May 1754. Named in the will was son Edward, dau Agnes Johnson, Rachel Moorman, Sarah Lynch, Elizabeth Anthony, and sons, Micajah and Bowling, wife Penelope.

p.8, WB 1, p.31 Christopher Clark. 14 Aug 1741/28 May 1754. Sons: Edward, Micajah, Bowling. Dau: Elizabeth Anthony, Sarah Lynch. Grand dau: Penelope Lynch. Wife Penelope. Dau: Agnes Johnson, Rachel Moreman. 400 acres in Hanover near Thos. Dansey. To dau Sarah Lynch & son Micajah 400 acres in Hanover where he now lives. Son Bowling 400 acres in Hanover NW side of Mt. Adj Thos. Carr. Dau Elizabeth Anthony 400 acres in Goochland. Signed: Christopher Clark.
Wit: Thos. Martin, Ann (x) Martin, James (x) Waring.

Another transcript of the will from Campbell Chronicles:
Recorded 28 May 1754 and bequeathed:
To son Edward, gun and all his wearing clothes and all else he is possessed of that was ever mine
To daughter Agnes Johnson, one Negro woman and her increase, etc.
To daughter Rachel Moorman, 400 acres in Hanover near Capt. Thomas Dancey, one Negro woman, etc.
To daughter Sarah Lynch, one Negro boy, etc.
To son Micajah, 500 acres in Hanover whereon I now live, one Negro boy, working tools, etc.
To son Bowling, 400 acres in Hanover Co, on the NW side joining land of Thomas Carr, 2 young Negroes named Nance & Robin, horse Spret, one gun, feather bed & furniture, 2 cows & calves, trooping arms, my great Bible and all my law books
To daughter Elizabeth Anthony, 400 acres in Goochland on Footer Creek, near the south forks of James River, 2 young Negroes named Moll & Jenny, cows & calves, feather-bed & furniture
All the rest to my loving wife.
Granddaughter Penelope Clark, at the death of her grandmother, is to be paid 40£ if so much be remaining. Rest to be equally divided between my children, but not to be appraised.
14 Aug 1741. Christopher Clark
Wit: Thomas Martin, Ann Martin, James Waring.

According to Linda Starr, Christopher's loving son Micajah received 500 acres whereon Christopher was living. Edward, eldest son and heir-at-law of Christopher deeded the 500 acres to Micajah.

Death

Bef 28 May 1754

Louisa County, Virginia

Spouse	Penelope Johnson ( - )
Child	Edward Clark (1710 - 1783)
Child	Agnes Clark (1712 - 1754)
Child	Rachel Clark (1714 - 1792)
Child	Sarah Clark (1718 - 1792)
Child	Micajah Clark (1718 - 1808)
Child	Elizabeth Clark (1720 - 1820)
Child	Bolling Clark (1720 - 1813)

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