Ted Clark Sr. was born September 5, 1891 at Kingman, Kansas, the son of George and Edna Hersey Clark. He farmed in Kansas and South Dakota before coming to North Dakota and farmed in Wyard Township for several years before moving into Carrington, where he raised potatoes for a number of years. On Jane 23, 1926 he married Jeanette Laughlin, the daughter of Henry and Jennie Laughlin who was born in Wyard Township on December 5, 1900. She taught school for a number of years before her marriage. She was active in the Eastern Star, the American Legion, and the Federated church. She was a member of the church choir for a number of years. She was a Gold Star Mother.
The Clarks were parents of three children: Ted, Jr., Joanne, and James. James lost his life while serving during World War II.
Mrs. Clark died in January 1972. Mr. Clark died July 17, 1979. They are buried in the Carrington cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 105B