John Clark (Minnesota politician)

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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]

Preceded byGeorge Knudson
Succeeded byEric Sevatson
Born1825
Died1904 (aged 7879)
Quick facts Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 8th district, Preceded by ...
John Clark
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 8th district
In office
1887–1890
Preceded byGeorge Knudson
Succeeded byEric Sevatson
Personal details
Born1825
Died1904 (aged 7879)
PartyRepublican
ProfessionRealtor, Legislator
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Notes

  1. Some sources list his birth year as 1826; however, Minnesota Biographies and the 1889 legislative manual list his birth year as 1825.[1]

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