The Clark Families of Boone County, Iowa

Arthur Clark is the president of the Ogden State Bank, of Ogden, Iowa, and his name figures conspicuously in connection with financial circles in this part of the state.

where lie is honored and respected by all wlm know him. not only because of his excellent success, Int because "i* the straightforward and honorable business policy he has ever followed. Mr. Clark is a native of Java, Wyoming county, Xew York, born February 14. 1839, his parents being Samuel and Anna ( Bryant) Clark, both of Hanover City, Vermont, whence they removed to Wyoming county, Xew York, at an early daw There the father engaged in farming throughout the remainder of his life1 and was a very prominent and influential man of that county. He filled either the office of a justice of the peace or that of county supervisor for a quarter of a century and was most loyal to the trust reposed in him. His wife is still living at the age of eighty-seven years and makes her home with her granddaughter, A. Blanche Clark, in Ogden, Iowa. She has long been a very active member of the Methodist Episcopal church and has retained her mental and physical faculties to a marked degree. By her marriage she became the mother of nine children, five of whom are yet living, as follows: William, a merchant and horse dealer at Ames. Iowa; Arthur, the second, in order birth; Orson, a prominent practic-" ing physician of Ogden; Lucina; and James, a banker of Ravenna, Buffalo county, Nebraska.

Arthur Clark received a common-school education in early life and was married on reaching man's estate, the lady of his choice being Mis- Mary Watson, a daughter of John Watson, of Eagle, Wyoming count v. who was proprietor of a saw and flour mil, ai that place. There Mr-. Clark passed away in 1874. Three children were born of this union: Samuel Watson, who came to

Ogden m 1886, was engaged in the banking business until his death, which occurred February 12, 1891. Lillian is the wife of Ellsworth Cheney, who is now traveling in the interests of a large woolen mill of Sandusky, Xew York. A, Blanche, the youngest, has for several years been the efficient assistant cashier in the Ogden State Bank. After the death of his first wife Mr. Clark was again married, his second union being with Miss Marian Holmes, a daughter of Myron Holmes, of Sandusky, Xew York, who was a leader in general merchandise until his death, which occurred in 1894. Unto Mr. Clark and his wife has been born one child, Arthur, who, in connection with his sister. A. Blanche, purchased the old Cutler farm in Beaver township, upon which they are now living.

During the Civil war Arthur Clark was drafted and detailed to Colonel Tracy's office for camp distribution at Elmira, New York. At one time there were eleven thousand Confederate soldiers there. He was mustered out in 1863 with the Sixty-third New York regiment. For one year he was a. clerk in Governor Fenton's office, which position he satisfactorily filled. He resided upon the old homestead in Wyoming county, Xew York, and there engaged in farming until 1891, when he removed to the west and established his home in Ogden. Here he at once began the hanking business and was chosen president of the Ogden State Bank, in which capacity he has since served. In politics he is a stanch Republican and in [862 he became a delegate to the first Union convention, composed of Whigs, War-Democrats and Republicans, at which Morgan was nominated for governor of Yew York. While residing in the Empire state our subject was elected to represent his district in the state legislature, serving in 1876-7. Socially he is identified with Rhodes Lodge, No. 303, F. & A. M.j of Ogden, and has been a member of the Grand Army of the Republic since its organization. During the greater part of the summer months he spends his time upon his farm with his wife and son, on section 27, Beaver township. This is known as the Forest Home farm and is being placed under a high state of cultivation, a variety of grains, vegetables and fruits being raised. At the front has been planted a grove of evergreens, elms, maples and other trees, which is said to be the finest grove in the state. Mr. Clark owns a fine residence on Alain street in Ogden and intends to make his home here. He is one of the prominent citizens of the place and the family is well known throughout Boone county. Few men are more prominent or more widely known in the enterprising city ot Ogden than Mr. Clark, lie has been an important factor in business circles and his popularity is well deserved, as in him are embraced the characteristics of an unbending integrity, unabating energy and industry that never flags, lie 1- public spirited ami thoroughly interested in whatever tends to promote the moral, intellectual and material welfare of his community.

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ORSON CLARK, M. D.

Dr. Orson Clark, the period of whose residence in Ogden covers forty-five years, was long an active and successful representative of the medical fraternity here but is now spending the evening of life in well earned retirement. His birth occurred in Wyoming county, New York, on the 21st of April, 1844, his parents being Samuel and Anna (Bryant) Clark, both of whom were natives of Vermont. The father, an agriculturist by occupation, devoted his attention to the operation of a farm in New York during his active business career and passed away in the spring of 1870.

Orson Clark was reared and educated in the Empire state and on completing his public-school work entered a medical university of Buffalo, winning the degree of M. D. in 1866. He located for practice in Wisconsin and followed his profession in that state for three years, on the expiration of which period he came to Ogden, Boone County, Iowa, where he has remained continuously to the present time. The house in which he now resides was erected by him in 1870. As a physician and surgeon he enjoyed a large and lucrative practice that was accorded him in recognition of his professional skill and ability. He has retired from active practice, however, and is now enjoying a well merited rest. In financial circles he still remains a prominent factor as vice president of the Ogden State Bank.

In 1868 Dr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Emma Sylvester, a daughter of Caleb and Johanna (Whitney) Sylvester, both of whom were born in Maine. Unto Dr. and Mrs. Clark were born six children, as follows: Herbert S., an agriculturist of Boone county; Dr. C. B. Clark, who serves as postmaster at Ogden; Dr. O. W. Clark, a banker of Ogden; Louise, whose demise occurred in February, 1902; Anna B., the wife of W. D. Miller, of Ogden; and S. Parker, who acts as cashier of the Ogden State Bank.

In his political views Dr. Clark is independent, always considering the capability and fitness of a candidate rather than his party affiliation. He has served as county coroner and was a member of the first council of Ogden. His religious faith is that of the Congregational church. He enjoys a wide and favorable acquaintance in both professional and social circles of Boone county and is highly esteemed as one of its representative citizens.

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S. PARKER CLARK.

S. Parker Clark, a popular and esteemed young citizen of Ogden. has for the past six years been identified with the Ogden State Bank in the capacity of cashier. He is numbered among the worthy native sons of Boone county, his birth having occurred in Ogden in November, 1881. His parents. Dr. Orson and Lucy Emma ( Sylvester ) Clark, took up their above among the pioneer residents of Boone county in 1869. A sketch of the father appears on another page of this work.

S. Parker Clark was reared and educated in the place of his nativity and following his graduation from the public schools entered Drake Lniversity at Des Moines, where he completed the pharmaceutical course in 1902. Returning to Ogden, he there worked in a drug store for six years, on the expiration of which period he purchased the business and continued its conduct until 1908. In that year he disposed of the store and accepted the position of cashier in the Ogden State Bank, in which capacity he has remained continuously since, making a highly creditable and commendable record and enjoying an enviable reputation in financial circles. He is likewise a stockholder in the institution.

In March, 1904, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Grace Upton, a daughter of Harley and Ruth (Bamun) Upton, who were pioneer settlers of Boone county and have passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have one daughter, Ruth Louise, who is six years of age.

Politically Mr. Clark is a republican, while his religious faith is that of the Congregational church. He is a worthy exemplar of the Masonic fraternity and also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. In the community where practically his entire life has been spent he has a circle of friends which is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances.

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L. W. CLARK.

With the farming ami stock-raising interests of Boone county L. \Y. Clark is identified, his home being-on section 2j, Peoples township. He is an extensive land owner, having five hundred and twenty acres all in one farm. His is a splendidly improved tract, regarded as one of the best farms in the district. Mr. Clark i-: native of Vermont, his birth having occurred in Caledonia county, in the to en of Peacham, Ma\ 14. [842. His father. Gideon Clark, was born in Connecticut, about the year 1808, while the grandfather, John Clark, was also a native of the (-'barter Oak state and with his family removed to Vermont settling in Caledonia county. The father of our subject was married there to Miss Harriet Watt-, whose birth occurred in that county. Mr. ( lark was a mechanic and Followed the machinist's trade for some time, [n [857 he resolved to seek a home in the west and make his way I 1 Clinton county, Iowa, where he secured a tract of land, turning his attention to agricultural pursuits. For several years he pursued this vocation while residing there and then removed to Calhoun county where he spent his remaining days, his death occurring about 1897.

In taking up the personal history of L. W. Clark we present to our readers the life record of one widely and favorably known in this portion of the state, for his residence in Iowa dates from [856 and in Boone county from 1867. lie spent the first fourteen yearof his life in the Green Mountain state and then came to the west with an uncle, who settled in Clinton county. Iowa.

where Mr. Clark grew to manh 1. His educational privileges were somewhat meagre, but through reading, experience and observation he has broadened his knowledge. Upon the farm in Clinton county he game a practical knowledge of agricultural pursuits and his experience in that direction has proven of value to him in later year-.

On the 20th of January, 1862, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Amelia Davis, a native of Schoharie county. New York. Seven children have been born of this union: George who is married and is a farmer of Peoples township; Elmer, who works upon the home farm: Charles and Francis who also assist in the work there; Kl'rie, the wife of Henry Smith, of Montgomery county. Iowa: Jennie, the wife of Ed Vickroy, a farmer of Peoples township; and A Hie, who is yet under the parental roof.

After his marriage Mr. Clark carried on farming in Clinton county, Iowa, for five years and then came to Boone county. As he had but limited capital he rented land for two years and on the expiration of that period he located upon the farm where he now resides. It was totally unimproved, but the forty acres which lie secured was soon placed under cultivation and rich fields brought to him golden harvests. He prospered in his undertakings and from time to time he has made judicious investments in property until his landed possessions nowaggregate five hundred and twenty acres all in one body. This is a very valuable farm and certainly indicates the life of industry and enterprise which Mr. Clark has led. A good residence, four barns and other large outbuildings for grain and stock stand as monuments to the enterprise and labor of the owner. Many rods of fences inclose this place ami fruit and shade trees add to its value and attractive appearance. In connection with the cultivation of grain Mr. Clark is extensively engaged in the raising of good graded stock and anniuliv feedand ships a large number of cattle and hogs which bring a good price upon the market, due to the excellent condition in which they are when sent to the city.

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His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and although Mr. Clark 1- not identified with any religious organization he attends the services of the church to which his wife belongs and contributes to its support. From an early age Mr. Clark has been dependent upon his own resources. When quite young he started out to tight life's battles and in the strife he has come off conqueror. His life history should serve to inspire and encourage others who are dependent upon their own resources, for his record certainly proves that prosperity may be gained by determined purpose, laudable ambition and capable management together with honesty in all business dealings. During thirty-six years residence in Boone count)' Mr. Clark has ever commanded the respect and confidence of his fellow men. and it is with pleasure that we present the record of his life to our readers knowing that it will be gladly received by his many friends.

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FRANCIS S. CLARK.

Among the representative young farmers of Peoples township is Francis S. Clark, who has made farming and stock-raising his life work. His place is today one of the valuable farm properties of his section of the county and in the midst of well tilled fields stands a commodious and attractive home, built in modern style of architecture and most tastefully arranged and furnished. It was in Peoples township that Francis S. Clark was born on the 9th of August, 1883.

His father, Lambert W. Clark, a native of Vermont, was born May 14, 1842, and was a youth of fourteen years when he came to Iowa in 1856. He settled in Clinton county and afterward removed to Boone county, where he has since made his home, now living on the old homestead with his son. He wedded Amelia Davis, who was born in New York, January 19, 1847. She also survives and they, with their son Francis, remain upon the old home farm, which has now for many years been in possession of the family and which is one of the well improved properties of this section of the state. They had seven children; George L., who was born November 17, 1862, and resides in Peoples township; Elmer, who makes his home in Minnesota; Mrs. Effie Smith, a resident of Texas; Mrs. Jennie Wickroy, living in Montana; Charlie, whose home is in Dallas county; Francis S., of this review; and AUie. deceased. It was in 1866 that the family arrived in Boone county and in that year they took up their above in Peoples township, where they have since been numbered among the most prominent and highly respected citizens. The eldest child was born in Clinton county, Iowa, the second in Illinois and the younger members of the family in Boone county. All attended the common schools of Peoples township and from pioneer times to the present representatives of the name have been prominent in connection with public affairs, especially the agricultural development of the district.

Francis S. Clark was reared on the old homestead and after mastering the branches of learning taught in the public schools concentrated his energies upon agricultural pursuits, to which he has devoted his entire life. His work is carefully and intelligently directed. He is methodical and systematic in all that he does and is today engaged in the cultivation and further improvement of three hundred and sixty acres of choice land, constituting the old Clark homestead on sections 26 and 27, Peoples township. In recent years have been erected there some of the best buildings to be found on farm properties in this district. Theirs is a pleasant home, pervaded by a spirit of hospitality that is most enticing.

In Dallas county, in 1902, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Katie Pantier, who was born in Peoples township, April 26, 1884, was reared to womanhood in this county and attended the public schools. Her parents. David and Dora (Needham) Pantier, are now living in Perry, Iowa. The mother belongs to one of the old pioneer families of Boone county and, in fact, both parents were early settlers of this section of the state. In their family were eight children, of whom seven are yet living: Mrs. Marie Cunningham, who also resides in Perry, Iowa; Mrs. Clark; George, living in Perry; Mrs. Florence Walsh, whose home is in Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Grace Parker, of Perry; Edward, living in Perry; and David, whose home is in Peoples township, where all of the children were born and reared.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark have become parents of two sons: Lambert Watts, born December 8, 1903; and Freddie Andrew, born September 21, 1905. In his political views Mr. Clark is a republican and keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, but does not seek nor desire office, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs, which have brought him into close connection with the agricultural development of this part of the state. He is a man of unfaltering energy and after carefully formulating his plans carries them forward to successful completion. Always a resident of Peoples township, he has a wide and favorable acquaintance, and the many substantial traits of his character have placed him high in the regard of those who know him.

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ROBERT D. CLARK.

Boone county has been kind to her citizens, for the rich land can be brought tinder a very high state of cultivation and therefore yields good return for the care and labor bestowed upon it. Mr. Clark is numbered among those who in following agricultural pursuits have won success and now he is living a retired life in Luther, where for five years he has made his home. He is a native of Indiana, his birth having occurred on the Wabash river, where the old fort Harrison once stood, his natal day being April 1, 183 1. His father, Samuel Clark, was born in Pennsylvania, but was reared in Ohio, and subsequently removed to Vigo county, Indiana, where his remaining days were passed, his death occurring there in 1 84 1.

Robert D. Clark, of this review, was reared in the Hoosier state until sixteen years of age..and in 1847 nc removed to Bureau county, Illinois, and later to Peru, LaSalle county, while subsequently he made his home in Livingston county, that state, where he remained until [874. His school privileges were very limited, but his training at farm work was not meager. lie is a self-educated as well as a self-made man. There have been maintraits of character in his life record worthy of commendation. His faithfulness to duty is indicated by the fact that for seven years he was in the employ) of one man engaged in the livery business in Peru, Illinois.

( hi the 9th of May, 1855, in Livingston county. Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Hannah Maria ( tetrander, a native of Erie county, Xew York, born near the city of Buffalo. About [852, however, she became a resident of Illinois, After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Clark located upon a farm and for three years he devoted his energies ti its cultivation, after which he engaged in the hotel business at Old Redding continuing there and upon the farm for twelve years. He became.a prominent and influential citizen of the community ami was elected and served as county supervisor, township clerk and justice of the peace. Me was depot) sheriff and tilled other positions of In, nor and trust. In 1866 he came to Iowa and purchased land in Colfax township. Boone county, becoming the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of raw prairie. I fe then returned to Illinois, hut in [874 took up his permanent above in Boone county, locating upon the land which he had previous) durch Lsed. The buildings there were erected by him and the work of cultivation and improvement was also the result of his energy and determination. For twenty-three years he successfully earned on general farming and stock-raising and his efforts were so dis cerningly directed that he gained for Inn self very creditable success, in [897, how ever, he resolved to live a retired life and rented his place, removing to Luther, where lie purchased a residence property, having since made it his home. He is now enjoying the fruits of former toil and his rest is well merited.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Clark were born tour children. Chester W. is a farmer of Calhoun county. Iowa. He is married and has five children. The daughter, Ida, is the wife of E. K. Luther, a resident farmer of Douglas township. Boone county, and they have three children. Mr. and Mrs. Clark lost two children. Eliza Jane, who died in her sixth year, and Rosetta, who died at the age of fifteen months. Mr. Clark voted for John C. Fremont in [856 and at each presidential election since that time has supported the Republican party, for he believes firmly in its principles of sound money, of protection and of expansion. His business career as well as his private record has been an honorable one and shows that success may be attained through diligence and perseverance when guided by sound judgment. He had no friends or wealth to aid him in starting o,,t up,.n ins career, but steadily he has advanced and to-day his competence is sufficient to enable him to live without future labor.

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