Henry Toole Clark (1808-1874) - Find a Grave Memorial

North Carolina Governor. Educated at the Louisburg Academy, graduating from the University of North Carolina. With degrees in 1826 and 1832, he went on to study law, but never practiced. He was appointed a position as a court clerk in 1840 and was a member of the North Carolina Senate (1850-61). In 1861, when Governor John W. Ellis died in office, he was elected as a Democrat was the 36th Governor of North Carolina, serving until 1862. While in office, the Civil War had started, volunteers were armed and provisions were raised for the war effort. As Governor, he was unable to maneuver in the new political world for his state ushered in by the Civil War. After leaving the governorship, he served again in the North Carolina Senate (1866-67). He then lived in retirement until his death at age 66.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

Inscription

HERE REST THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
HENRY TOOLE CLARK
Son of
JAMES WEST CLARK
AND ARABELLA TOOLE,
HIS WIFE
Born Feb. 7, 1808
Died April 14, 1874.
GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA 1861--1862

He held with great credit the highest place in the state, at a time of peculiar difficulty, and during a long life engaged the respect of all, the affection of many.
"A good name is better than precious ointment."