| Newcomb Clark | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |||
In office January 7, 1885 – 1886 | |||
| Preceded by | Sumner Howard | ||
| Succeeded by | Daniel P. Markey | ||
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | In office January 3, 1883 – 1886 | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Born | September 23, 1840 Sullivan County, New York | ||
| Political party | Republican | ||
| Military service | |||
| Allegiance |  United States Army
| ||
| Years of service | 1861-1865 | ||
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Battles/wars | American Civil War | ||
Newcomb Clark (born September 23, 1840) 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 Port Gibson, Mississippi from 1857 to 1861. When the Civil War began, he escaped to the Union and joined the 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In 1865, Clark was a Lieutenant Colonel.[1]
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]
Death[]
The details of Clark's death is unknown.[2]
References[]
The original article can be found at Newcomb Clark and the edit history here.