Charles N. Clark | |
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 Clark in 1896 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromMissouri's1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Hatch |
| Succeeded by | James T. Lloyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Nelson Clark (1827-08-21)August 21, 1827 |
| Died | October 4, 1902(1902-10-04) (aged 75) Hannibal, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wauseon Cemetery,Wauseon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Unit | 3rd Illinois Cavalry Regiment |
Charles Nelson Clark (August 21, 1827 – October 4, 1902) was aU.S. Representative fromMissouri.
Born inCortland County, New York, Clark attendedHamilton College,Clinton, New York.He moved to Illinois in 1859.When theCivil War broke out he assisted in raising a company of cavalry, which was made Company G,3rd Illinois Cavalry Regiment, August 6, 1861, and went directly into service.He became disabled and left the Army in 1863.He settled inHannibal, Missouri, in April 1865.He became interested in the Mississippi River bottom lands in Illinois and undertook their reclamation.
Clark was elected as aRepublican to theFifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897).He engaged in agricultural pursuits.He died inHannibal, Missouri, October 4, 1902.He was interred in Wauseon Cemetery,Wauseon, Ohio.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMissouri's 1st congressional district 1895–1897 | Succeeded by |
