Duncan Clark (surgeon)

Duncan Clark (1759-1808) was a Loyalist who became an influential figure in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] Dr. Duncan Clarke, first and one of the longest serving head of Royal Naval Hospital Halifax (1795-1803). He served in the 82nd Regiment of Foot and arrived in Halifax in 1778.[2] He was a member of the North British Society, eventually becoming president. He was a frequent patron of the Great Pontack (Halifax).[3] Clark also was the head of a Masonic Lodge for Saint John, New Brunswick and later in Nova Scotia.[4][5] He was also a friend of John Halliburton (surgeon) of the doctor for Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn.

Duncan Clark (1759-1808)
Dr. Duncan Clarke, First head of Royal Naval Hospital Halifax, Plaque to commemorate Officers-in-Charge, Health Centre, CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia

References
  1. Canadian Biography
  2. Surgeons, Smallpox and the Poor: A History of Medicine and Social Conditions ... By Allan E. Marble, p. 311
  3. Annals. North British Society. p. 43
  4. https://archive.org/details/cihm_39189/page/n44/mode/1up?q=%22Richard+Bulkeley%22
  5. https://archive.org/details/cihm_00329/page/28
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