John Clark (Minnesota politician)
John Clark (c. 1825–1904) was a State Senator from Windom, Minnesota.[1] He served in the Minnesota State Senate from 1887 to 1890 in the 8th district serving Watonwan and Cottonwood counties.[1] He was preceded in his position by George Knudson[2] and succeeded by Eric Sevatson.[3] He also served in the Massachusetts General Court in 1864.[1] He was born in Unity, New Hampshire in 1825.[note 1] He received an elementary education.[1] In addition to his work in the state legislature, he served on the Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners and as President of the Village Board in Windom.[1] He died in 1904.[1]
John Clark | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 8 district | |
| In office 1887–1890 | |
| Preceded by | George Knudson |
| Succeeded by | Eric Sevatson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1825 Unity, New Hampshire |
| Died | 1904 (aged 78–79) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Realtor, Legislator |
Notes
- Some sources list his birth year as 1826; however, Minnesota Biographies and the 1889 legislative manual list his birth year as 1825.[1]
References
- "Clark, John". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- "Knudson, George "Geo."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- "Sevatson, Eric "Erick, E."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
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