The 5th of 12 children of William Stark and Rebecca Ragsdale, , James was the four times great-uncle of Jay Hannah, was born in Parke Co., Indiana on Jan 8, 1833 and married Mary Dykes (with whom he had 9 children: Sarah Francis, William H, Mary A, Laurinda, Eva, Alma, Nancy Catherine, Charles E and Howard) in Parke Co. on Apr 15, 18521.
He died on Dec 8, 1910 in Parke Co.1.
Obituary Rockville Tribune December 14. 1910
The funeral services of James Preston Stark, who died December 8,1910, were held at the Mt. Moriah church on December 10, at 11 o'clock;conducted by Rev. Reenes interment was made in the Mt Moriah cemetery.
James Preston Stark was born in Greene township, Parke county,Ind.,January 8, 1833. He died at his home after a short illness December 8,1910, age 77 years and 11 months. April 15, 1852 he was married to MaryE Dykes, and as a result of this union nine children were born three sonsand six daughters; of tbis number two have departed from the stage ofaction-Sarah Frances and Charles. Those living are William H., Mrs.QuincyMcClain, Mrs. D. M. Swaim, Mrs George Millemon. Mrs. Gilbert McClain,Mrs Alfred Pulliam and Howard. July 14, 1863, he enlisted in the Unionarmy under Captain William D Mull, in Company "A" 115th Indiana regiment,where he encountered many of the privations wrought by this mightyconflict. February 25, 1864, he was honorably discharged, and returnedto his home where he has successfully contributed toward its welfare.
His occupation was that of a farmer, and the well kept farm andbeautiful home attests his unfaultering and industrious management. Hepossessed exceptionally good judgment supported by a business abilitythat rendered his council efficient upon all occasions. As anaccommodating
neighbor, he had but few superiors, and possessed many qualities worthyof emulation. While the family, comrades, neighbors and friends willsadly miss him, we bow to the inevitable which will sooner or later claimus all. The deceased leaves a wife, two sons,five daughters, two brothersand one
sister, together with a number of grandchildren and other relatives tornourn his loss.
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace OccupationFather's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James P. STARK Self M Male W 47 IN Farmer KY KY
Mary E. STARK Wife M Female W 46 KY Keeping House KY KY
Mary A. STARK Dau S Female W 18 IN At Home KY KY
Linda J. STARK Dau S Female W 16 IN At Home KY KY
Eva M. STARK Dau S Female W 14 IN At School KY KY
Alma STARK Dau S Female W 12 IN At School KY KY
Catharine STARK Dau S Female W 10 IN At School KY KY
Howard STARK Son S Male W 2 IN KY KY
Source Information:
Census Place Greene, Parke, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254303
NA Film Number T9-0303
Page Number 483C.
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