Biographical Sketch of

John Clark

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 566 


John Clark, the present efficient County Clerk of Waushara County, has since the spring of 1853 resided in this 
community, and is now a resident of Wautoma.  He was born in Perthshire, Scotland, on the 2d of August, 1841, 
and is the youngest child of Jeremiah and Jane (Pullar) Clark, both of whom were natives of Perthshire.  Jeremiah 
Clark was born in 1801, and during the greater part of his business career followed the occupation of farming.  
In 1852, accompanied by his family, he embarked for the New World, reaching Chicago, Ill. in the month of July 
of that year.  In the spring following he came to Waushara County, and entered a claim of 60 acres, upon which 
he made his home until his death in the month of September, 1879.  His wife survived him until September, 1885, 
when she too was called home.  Both were members of the Presbyterian Church and were numbered among the best 
citizens of the community in which they resided.  Unto that worthy couple were born four children who grew to 
mature years; Christine, wife of James Campbell, a resident of Kingsbury County, S. D.; Alex, who makes his home 
in Waushara County; James P., who is superintendent of the grain elevators of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and 
resides in Baltimore, Md.; and John of this sketch.
 
In a primitive log school house, such as are commonly seen on the frontier, John Clark received his education, but 
by subsequent reading and observation he has added  to his store of knowledge there gained and is now recognized 
as one of the most intelligent and valued citizens of the county.  He was reared to farm life and like a dutiful 
son assisted his father until he had attained to man's estate.  He was then married and began life for himself.  
In 1861 he united his destiny with Miss Ann Eliza Patterson, with whom he has since traveled earth's journey.  The 
lady was born in the Empire State, but became a resident of Waushara County during her childhood.  Their union has 
been blessed with three children; Frank M.; Lillie B. and Fred P.
 
For a number of years Mr. Clark has continuously served in some official capacity.  In 1874 he was elected Town 
Clerk of the town of Springwater, and in 1878 was elected Assessor for a term of two years.  On the close of that 
term, in the fall of 1880, he was elected County Clerk, an office which he has since held.  Ever faithful in the 
discharge of his duty and carefully looking after the interests of the public, he has won the respect and approval 
of even his political opponents.  He is a staunch republican, a warm advocate of the party principles, and does 
all in his power to promote its success and welfare.  In 1887 he was appointed Pension Agent, and has since that 
time procured pensions for many of the faithful soldiers of the late war.  He believes that they should be rewarded 
by the Government for their faithful services, and successfully he prosecutes their claims.  It is safe to say that 
no man in the community stands higher in the esteem and regard of his friends than the County Clerk of Waushara County, 
and it affords us great pleasure to present to the readers of the Album this brief sketch of Mr. Clark, one of the 
early settlers and respected citizens of Wautoma.






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