Born ca. 1869 in Kent Co., Delaware

Clara's age in the census records: in 1870, age 1; in 1880, age 12.
In 1870 Clara resided in the household of William and Melvina Carney.
In 1880 Clara resided in the household of William and Catherine (Morgan) Carney.
In 1880 Clara was reported to be the niece of William Carney.

1870 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Kent Co., Kenton Hundred, Page No. 51 [=303], 338-334, 01 Jul 1870
1880 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Kent Co., Kenton Hundred, E.D. 43, Page No. 13 [=336A], 112-112, 04 Jun 1880