William Clark, a survivor of the Mexican War, has gone to join the silent majority, like most of his comrades in that memorable struggle. His death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Skinner, 523 North Eighth street.
Mr. Clark had been in fairly good health, for one of his age, up to three weeks ago, when he became suddenly ill of pneumonia, and life gradually ebbed away. It was realized from the very start that the end was near at hand, and the disease gained so firm a hold as to render all remedies useless.
During the war with Mexico, Mr. Clark served as a private soldier under General Taylor. He took part in nearly every battle fought, and was wounded twice, during the engagements. One of the wounds was inflicted by a sword thrust in the leg. At the cessation of hostilities, he received an honorable discharge, and resumed hte peaceful business he followed before the war began.
It is told of him and his brother, Joseph, long since dead, who served by his side in the war, that either one of them could have been a Lieutenant in their regiment. Neither would consent to the elevation, preferring to remain in the ranks.
The deceased was born June 21 1821, consequently being nearly 82 years old. He was a native of New Orleans, from which city he removed fifty-four years ago, to Illinois. He located in this state first at Toulon, Stark county, thence coming to Quincy. He had resided in this city the past twenty-five years.
Surviving children, besides Mrs.Skinner, are: Mrs. Clarence Cole and Norman Clark, both of this city.
Three sisters are living, namely: Mrs. Ezilda Jones, and Mrs. Virginia Raymond, both of New Orleans; and Mrs. Sophia Lovenskiold of Corpus Christi Texas. His wife died in this city ten years ago, and lies buried in Woodland cemetery.
Ancestors of Mr. Clark, according to the family history, were among the first settlers of this country, coming from England with the little band of Puritans on the Mayflower. One of his forefathers is reputed to have edited the first Democratic newspaper published in Massachusetts. He was also said to be a descendant of General Clark, an English officer who participated in the famous Battle of Waterloo.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the remains to be interred alongside those of his wife.
Mr. Clark was engaged for many years in the wholesale commision business, and owned a line of towboats on the river.
- The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, March 4, 1904; page 8.
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The Quincy Daily Whig, Tuesday, March 8, 1904; page 6.
WILLIAM CLARK
IS LAID TO REST
Funeral Took Place Sunday
Afternoon from Daughter's
Residence.
The funeral of the late William Clark took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Clark Skinner, 523 North Eighth street. A large number of friends of the venerable veteran of the Mexican war gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. According to the request of the family, few sent flowers.
The services were conducted by Rev. Ransom Harvey, pastor of the Vermont street Baptist church and a quartet consisting of Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, Mrs. John Inghram, and James N. Brown, sang, both at the house, and at the grave.
Interment was in Woodland cemetery.
The pallbearers were Homer Swope, Sam Woods, J. H. Brown, and Charles Cramer.
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- research and transcriptions by Tree Leaf.
Mr. Clark had been in fairly good health, for one of his age, up to three weeks ago, when he became suddenly ill of pneumonia, and life gradually ebbed away. It was realized from the very start that the end was near at hand, and the disease gained so firm a hold as to render all remedies useless.
During the war with Mexico, Mr. Clark served as a private soldier under General Taylor. He took part in nearly every battle fought, and was wounded twice, during the engagements. One of the wounds was inflicted by a sword thrust in the leg. At the cessation of hostilities, he received an honorable discharge, and resumed hte peaceful business he followed before the war began.
It is told of him and his brother, Joseph, long since dead, who served by his side in the war, that either one of them could have been a Lieutenant in their regiment. Neither would consent to the elevation, preferring to remain in the ranks.
The deceased was born June 21 1821, consequently being nearly 82 years old. He was a native of New Orleans, from which city he removed fifty-four years ago, to Illinois. He located in this state first at Toulon, Stark county, thence coming to Quincy. He had resided in this city the past twenty-five years.
Surviving children, besides Mrs.Skinner, are: Mrs. Clarence Cole and Norman Clark, both of this city.
Three sisters are living, namely: Mrs. Ezilda Jones, and Mrs. Virginia Raymond, both of New Orleans; and Mrs. Sophia Lovenskiold of Corpus Christi Texas. His wife died in this city ten years ago, and lies buried in Woodland cemetery.
Ancestors of Mr. Clark, according to the family history, were among the first settlers of this country, coming from England with the little band of Puritans on the Mayflower. One of his forefathers is reputed to have edited the first Democratic newspaper published in Massachusetts. He was also said to be a descendant of General Clark, an English officer who participated in the famous Battle of Waterloo.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the remains to be interred alongside those of his wife.
Mr. Clark was engaged for many years in the wholesale commision business, and owned a line of towboats on the river.
- The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, March 4, 1904; page 8.
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The Quincy Daily Whig, Tuesday, March 8, 1904; page 6.
WILLIAM CLARK
IS LAID TO REST
Funeral Took Place Sunday
Afternoon from Daughter's
Residence.
The funeral of the late William Clark took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Clark Skinner, 523 North Eighth street. A large number of friends of the venerable veteran of the Mexican war gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. According to the request of the family, few sent flowers.
The services were conducted by Rev. Ransom Harvey, pastor of the Vermont street Baptist church and a quartet consisting of Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, Mrs. John Inghram, and James N. Brown, sang, both at the house, and at the grave.
Interment was in Woodland cemetery.
The pallbearers were Homer Swope, Sam Woods, J. H. Brown, and Charles Cramer.
_________
- research and transcriptions by Tree Leaf.
William Clark, a survivor of the Mexican War, has gone to join the silent majority, like most of his comrades in that memorable struggle. His death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Skinner, 523 North Eighth street.
Mr. Clark had been in fairly good health, for one of his age, up to three weeks ago, when he became suddenly ill of pneumonia, and life gradually ebbed away. It was realized from the very start that the end was near at hand, and the disease gained so firm a hold as to render all remedies useless.
During the war with Mexico, Mr. Clark served as a private soldier under General Taylor. He took part in nearly every battle fought, and was wounded twice, during the engagements. One of the wounds was inflicted by a sword thrust in the leg. At the cessation of hostilities, he received an honorable discharge, and resumed hte peaceful business he followed before the war began.
It is told of him and his brother, Joseph, long since dead, who served by his side in the war, that either one of them could have been a Lieutenant in their regiment. Neither would consent to the elevation, preferring to remain in the ranks.
The deceased was born June 21 1821, consequently being nearly 82 years old. He was a native of New Orleans, from which city he removed fifty-four years ago, to Illinois. He located in this state first at Toulon, Stark county, thence coming to Quincy. He had resided in this city the past twenty-five years.
Surviving children, besides Mrs.Skinner, are: Mrs. Clarence Cole and Norman Clark, both of this city.
Three sisters are living, namely: Mrs. Ezilda Jones, and Mrs. Virginia Raymond, both of New Orleans; and Mrs. Sophia Lovenskiold of Corpus Christi Texas. His wife died in this city ten years ago, and lies buried in Woodland cemetery.
Ancestors of Mr. Clark, according to the family history, were among the first settlers of this country, coming from England with the little band of Puritans on the Mayflower. One of his forefathers is reputed to have edited the first Democratic newspaper published in Massachusetts. He was also said to be a descendant of General Clark, an English officer who participated in the famous Battle of Waterloo.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the remains to be interred alongside those of his wife.
Mr. Clark was engaged for many years in the wholesale commision business, and owned a line of towboats on the river.
- The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, March 4, 1904; page 8.
____________
The Quincy Daily Whig, Tuesday, March 8, 1904; page 6.
WILLIAM CLARK
IS LAID TO REST
Funeral Took Place Sunday
Afternoon from Daughter's
Residence.
The funeral of the late William Clark took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Clark Skinner, 523 North Eighth street. A large number of friends of the venerable veteran of the Mexican war gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. According to the request of the family, few sent flowers.
The services were conducted by Rev. Ransom Harvey, pastor of the Vermont street Baptist church and a quartet consisting of Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, Mrs. John Inghram, and James N. Brown, sang, both at the house, and at the grave.
Interment was in Woodland cemetery.
The pallbearers were Homer Swope, Sam Woods, J. H. Brown, and Charles Cramer.
_________
- research and transcriptions by Tree Leaf.
Mr. Clark had been in fairly good health, for one of his age, up to three weeks ago, when he became suddenly ill of pneumonia, and life gradually ebbed away. It was realized from the very start that the end was near at hand, and the disease gained so firm a hold as to render all remedies useless.
During the war with Mexico, Mr. Clark served as a private soldier under General Taylor. He took part in nearly every battle fought, and was wounded twice, during the engagements. One of the wounds was inflicted by a sword thrust in the leg. At the cessation of hostilities, he received an honorable discharge, and resumed hte peaceful business he followed before the war began.
It is told of him and his brother, Joseph, long since dead, who served by his side in the war, that either one of them could have been a Lieutenant in their regiment. Neither would consent to the elevation, preferring to remain in the ranks.
The deceased was born June 21 1821, consequently being nearly 82 years old. He was a native of New Orleans, from which city he removed fifty-four years ago, to Illinois. He located in this state first at Toulon, Stark county, thence coming to Quincy. He had resided in this city the past twenty-five years.
Surviving children, besides Mrs.Skinner, are: Mrs. Clarence Cole and Norman Clark, both of this city.
Three sisters are living, namely: Mrs. Ezilda Jones, and Mrs. Virginia Raymond, both of New Orleans; and Mrs. Sophia Lovenskiold of Corpus Christi Texas. His wife died in this city ten years ago, and lies buried in Woodland cemetery.
Ancestors of Mr. Clark, according to the family history, were among the first settlers of this country, coming from England with the little band of Puritans on the Mayflower. One of his forefathers is reputed to have edited the first Democratic newspaper published in Massachusetts. He was also said to be a descendant of General Clark, an English officer who participated in the famous Battle of Waterloo.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the remains to be interred alongside those of his wife.
Mr. Clark was engaged for many years in the wholesale commision business, and owned a line of towboats on the river.
- The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, March 4, 1904; page 8.
____________
The Quincy Daily Whig, Tuesday, March 8, 1904; page 6.
WILLIAM CLARK
IS LAID TO REST
Funeral Took Place Sunday
Afternoon from Daughter's
Residence.
The funeral of the late William Clark took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Clark Skinner, 523 North Eighth street. A large number of friends of the venerable veteran of the Mexican war gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. According to the request of the family, few sent flowers.
The services were conducted by Rev. Ransom Harvey, pastor of the Vermont street Baptist church and a quartet consisting of Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, Mrs. John Inghram, and James N. Brown, sang, both at the house, and at the grave.
Interment was in Woodland cemetery.
The pallbearers were Homer Swope, Sam Woods, J. H. Brown, and Charles Cramer.
_________
- research and transcriptions by Tree Leaf.
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