James C. Clarke

James C. Clarke (March 4, 1823 – December 9, 1902) was an American politician and railroad executive from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County.

Early life James C. Clarke was born on March 4, 1823, in Unity, Montgomery County, Maryland, to William Clarke.

Career In 1840, Clarke became a track repairer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. In 1842, he became a locomotive fireman for the railroad and held this role for 12 years. He was elected as a Democrat and served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County, from 1868 to 1872. He served under Governor Oden Bowie as brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard.

Personal life

Clarke lived for a time at a house on East Church Street in Frederick. He died following heart trouble on December 9, 1902, at the home of his daughter in Chicago.

Legacy Clarke Place, a road near Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, was named in his honor.