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John Clark

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John Clark

Birth
Blackbird, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death
14 Aug 1821 (aged 60)
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA
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Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA Add to Map
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Delaware Governor. He was a New Castle County farmer, when he was appointed as justice of the peace, in 1805. He also was appointed Colonel of the Third Regiment of the Delaware Militia, serving (1807-08). In 1816, he was elected as a Federalist and served as the 20th Governor of Delaware, serving until 1821. During his tenure, the Society of the State of Delaware for the Promotion of American Manufactures was established. After leaving office, he served as president of the Commercial Bank of Smyrna, until his death at age 60.
Delaware Governor. He was a New Castle County farmer, when he was appointed as justice of the peace, in 1805. He also was appointed Colonel of the Third Regiment of the Delaware Militia, serving (1807-08). In 1816, he was elected as a Federalist and served as the 20th Governor of Delaware, serving until 1821. During his tenure, the Society of the State of Delaware for the Promotion of American Manufactures was established. After leaving office, he served as president of the Commercial Bank of Smyrna, until his death at age 60.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Jan 20, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7097498/john-clark: accessed ), memorial page for John Clark (1 Feb 1761–14 Aug 1821), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7097498, citing Duck Creek Presbyterian Churchyard, Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.