Newcomb Clark

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Newcomb Clark
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 7, 1885 – 1886
Preceded bySumner Howard
Succeeded byDaniel P. Markey
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Bay County 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1883 – 1886
Personal details
Born(1840-09-23)September 23, 1840
Sullivan County, New York
Died1913 (aged 72–73)
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States Army
Years of service1861-1865
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Newcomb Clark (September 23, 1840 – 1913) was the

Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
from 1885 to 1886.

Early life

Clark was born in Sullivan County, New York on September 23, 1840. Around 1841, Clark moved to Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan.[1]

Military career

Clark taught in

14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In 1865, Clark was a Lieutenant Colonel.[1]

Political career

After the war, Clark held local offices. On January 3, 1883, Clark was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. In 1885, Clark became the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1][2] He died in Mississippi in 1913.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Legislator Details - Colonel Newcomb Clark". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  2. Political Graveyard
    . Retrieved November 17, 2019.
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