About William Clark
Lived 1811 – 1885 (aged 73). William Clark was an American politician.
William Clark (June 25, 1811, in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York – May 28, 1885) was an American politician from New York.
Life He was the son of Cyrenus Clark (born 1772) and Rachel (Tracy) Clark (born 1777). In 1836, he married Anna Maria Newkirk (1819–1854).
He engaged in the produce and forwarding business at Fort Plain. He was at times Supervisor of the Town of Minden; and a trustee and President of the Village of Fort Plain.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Montgomery Co., 2nd D.) in 1852; and of the New York State Senate (15th D.) in 1863.
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Who was William Clark?
American politician from New York
When was William Clark born?
William Clark was born on 25 June 1811.
When did William Clark die?
William Clark died on 28 May 1885.
What was William Clark's occupation?
William Clark was a politician.
What nationality was William Clark?
William Clark was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Clark (politician, born 1811)
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