I have a copy of the Bedford Historical Society 1974 publication, The Burning of Bedford July 1779. Little can be learned of our Clark clan from this publication, except for the mention of Abel Clark.
Colonel James Holmes (1737-1824) held the deed for Abel Clark's farm as security for a debt of £152.17.6. He also held a note signed by Abel Clark 18 Apr 1775, for £5.12 plus interest for a total of £9.17.3. This information is included in a list of losses by James Holmes in his petition, 17th April 1786, to be compensated after his estate was confiscated by the Rebels. James Holmes left his estate April, 1778 to join the loyalists.
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