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Clarkson

Clarkson Name Meaning
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): patronymic from Clark.
Source:
Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames:
Clarkston, Larson, Clarkin, Clayson, Markson, Gladson, Lampson
From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts

Plot No. 690

Bernard Carkson 2006

Plot No. 3097

Mary Clarkson 1767

Plot No. 3098

George Clarkson 1755

Bernard CLARKSON Plot 690

Mary CLARKSON Plot 3097

George CLARKSON Plot 3098

Inscription

Bernard Carkson
30 Sept. 1931 - 18 June 2006
A Dearly Loved Husband
Father And Grandfather
Whilst He Sleeps And Hs Voice Is Still
His Spirit Goes On And It Always Will
R.I.P

Here Lieth The Body Of George Clarkson
Son Of George And Ellen Clarkson Of This
Town
Who Departed This Life The 17th Day Of September
In The Year Of Our Lord 1755
(Age???)
And Left Two Daughters Ann And Mary
Free From Death He Was, He Who Lies Here

Plot No. 3099

George Clarkson 1777

George CLARKSON Plot 3099

Inscription

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Plot No.	Name	Burial Date	Age
690	Bernard CLARKSON	18 June 2006	74
3099	Ellen CLARKSON	22 November 1777	0
3098	George CLARKSON	4 September 1755	0
3099	George CLARKSON	2 August 1777	0
3097	Mary CLARKSON	20 July 1767	0
#	Patricia CLARKSON	16 May 2019	85

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