TITLE:  Clarissa Knox Clinkscales

SOURCE:  The Keowee Courier

SUBMITTED BY:  Susan Brock-Booker

FORMATTED BY:  Kim Grissom, Jun 2003

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CLINKSCALES, Clarissa Knox 
(1840-1914) Keowee Courier December 22, 1914 Mrs. B. T. Clinkscales 
Dead Death Came Suddenly at Home in Round Rock, Texas There are many 
in Oconee who will lear with regret of the death of Mrs. B. T. 
Clinkscales, which occurred at her home in Round Rock, Texas on 
December 12. Mrs. Clinkscales had been in failing health for some 
years, but recently she had been thought to be better. On Wednesday 
of last week Mrs. M. C. Todd of Walhalla, a daughter of the deceased 
received a letter from her mother, and on Sunday last she received one 
from her father in which he told of the death of Mrs. Clinkscales. 
The news came as a big shock to Mrs. Todd but she was prepared in a 
way to learn the worst at any time, knowing well the seriousness and 
nature of her mother's long illness. Mrs. Clinkscales was 73 years of 
age, and was born in Oconee, her maiden name being Miss Clarissa Knox, 
she being a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Drury Knox (both deceased), who 
were well known in Oconee, Mr. Knox being a staunch Baptist and 
occupying a place well known in the Baptist church as an exhorter(sic)
 and in years gone by he served among the weak churches much in the 
capacity of a pastor. Mrs. Clinkscales was twice married, her first 
husband being John Henderson, of this county, who was wounded in the 
war, dying on Sullivan's Island, where his wife went nurse him, being 
with him at the time of the end came. Her second husband was B. T. 
Clinkscales, also of Oconee, who, with several children, survives. 
The children of the deceased now living are: John Henderson, of Texas; 
Mrs. M. C. Todd, of Walhalla; Mrs. Cora Bradley and Mrs. Etta Grumbles,
of Round Rock, Texas; W. E. Clinkscales, of Bridge, Texas; John M. 
Clinkscales, of Jefferson, Texas; Henley Clinkscales, of Jonah, Texas. 
All of the children were present at the time of her death except Mrs. 
Todd and John M. Clinkscales. She is also survived by one brother, J. 
A. Knox, of Westminster, and one sister, Mrs. S. J. Aldrich, who makes 
her home with Mr. and Mrs. Todd of Walhalla. Shortly after her 
marriage to Mr. Clinkscales they moved to Texas, residing there 
continuously since, though they had on several occasions visied 
relatives in Oconee during the 27 years they resided in Texas. Mrs. 
Clinkscales was a staunch member of the Baptist church, exemplifying 
in her daily life the principles of the religion she professed. She 
was a loving wife and mother, a worthy neighbor and an everready 
helper in all times where distress, sickness or sorrow came to those 
within her reach. Funeral services were held at Round Rock on December 
13th, the remains being laid to rest in the cemetery of that place. 
The Courier joins with other friends of the family in extending 
sincere sympathy in their hour of deep sorrow. Contributed by: Susan 
Brock-Booker, sbrockbooker@aol.com 



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