About Rufus Wheelwright Clark
Lived 1813 – 1877 (aged 63). Rufus Wheelwright Clark was an American cleric.
Rufus Wheelwright Clark (December 17, 1813 – August 9, 1886) was an American pastor and author.
Biography Clark, son of Thomas M. and Rebecca (Wheelwright) Clark, was born in Newburyport, Mass., December 17, 1813. At an early age he went to New York City as a clerk in a mercantile house, and while thus engaged became convinced of his duty to prepare for the ministry. He graduated from Yale College in 1838. He spent the year after graduation in the Andover Theological Seminary, and the succeeding year in the Yale Divinity School.
He was ordained and installed as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Washington, D. C, January 7, 1842.
His brother Thomas M. Clark was also a minister and was Bishop of Rhode Island; another brother, Rev Dr Samuel Adam Clark, was also a minister.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Rufus Wheelwright Clark's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Rufus Wheelwright Clark's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Rufus Wheelwright Clark?
American pastor and author
When was Rufus Wheelwright Clark born?
Rufus Wheelwright Clark was born on 17 December 1813 in Newburyport.
When did Rufus Wheelwright Clark die?
Rufus Wheelwright Clark died on 21 May 1877 in Nantucket.
What was Rufus Wheelwright Clark's occupation?
Rufus Wheelwright Clark was a cleric.
What nationality was Rufus Wheelwright Clark?
Rufus Wheelwright Clark was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Rufus Wheelwright Clark
· DBpedia: Rufus Wheelwright Clark
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rufus Wheelwright Clark. https://biography.guide/rufus-wheelwright-clark/
MLA: "Rufus Wheelwright Clark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rufus-wheelwright-clark/.
Chicago: "Rufus Wheelwright Clark." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rufus-wheelwright-clark/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:27 UTC