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Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr
Birth: Jan. 27, 1846
Death: Apr. 22, 1899

Established the Louisville (Ky.) Jockey Club, now known as Churchill Downs, and created the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks races in 1875. Grandson of famed explorer William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803 - 1806. (bio by: Mike Maloney) 
 
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 Parents:
  Meriwether Lewis Clark (1809 - 1881)
  Abigail Prather Churchill Clark (1817 - 1852)

 
Cause of death: Suicide by pistol
 
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Burial:
Cave Hill Cemetery
Louisville
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section A, Lot 699
 
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 01, 2000
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Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr
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The best kept secret in KY is your founding of Churchill Downs and the Ky Derby in 1875. Even Churchill Downs barely gives you the credit you so deserve. A visionary who has done so much for Ky and the sport. Thank you!
- molly gilpin
 Added: Jun. 11, 2013
God bless you on your birthday and always. Rest in Peace.
- Thelma
 Added: Jan. 27, 2013

-Anonymous
 Added: Sep. 1, 2012
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