John James Clark was born in 1863 at Newark, and moved to Kent where he met and married Rosa (born at Headcorn, Kent, in 1872). Their first son Cecil Norman was born in 1895 at Stroud.
The family came to Rushden in about 1901/02 and John opened a shop at 114 High Street. In 1908 a second son Raymond was born.
John died in May 1928 aged 65 and Rosa died aged 95 in 1967. They are buried in Rushden Cemetery Grave F56.
Rushden Echo Friday 4th December 1914, transcribed by Susan Manton
Rushden Telegraphist - Volunteers for Service
Mr. Cecil N. Clark (son of Mr. John Clark of High Street, Rushden) formerly telegraphist at the Rushden Post Office and now at the Wellingborough office, has volunteered for service as a signaller and telegraphist. Four other members of the Wellingborough office staff (Messrs Douglas, Beale, Ward and Plowman) have volunteered for similar work. Mr. Beale and Mr. Douglas have already gone, and Mr. Clark and the others may be sent at any time.
