About John Clark
Lived 1835 – 1896 (aged 60–61). John Clark was a Canadian politician and farmer.
John Clark (1835 – July 27, 1896) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He was elected to represent Grey North in the House of Commons of Canada in 1896 as a Liberal, but died before the opening of the first session.
Early life and career He was born in Aberdeenshire. Clark married Jane Menzies. He was reeve of Keppel Township from 1891 to 1895 and had been deputy reeve from 1880 to 1890. He was warden for Grey County in 1888. Clark ran unsuccessfully for the Grey East seat in the House of Commons in 1891. He died of typhoid fever and peritonitis in 1896.
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Who was John Clark?
Canadian politician, born 1835
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John Clark was born in 1835.
When did John Clark die?
John Clark died on 27 July 1896.
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John Clark was a politician and farmer.
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John Clark was Canadian.
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