John Clark (Minnesota politician)

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]

John Clark
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 8 district
In office
1887–1890
Preceded byGeorge Knudson
Succeeded byEric Sevatson
Personal details
Born1825
Unity, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died1904 (aged 78–79)
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionRealtor, Legislator

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]

References
  1. "Clark, John". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  2. "Knudson, George "Geo."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. "Sevatson, Eric "Erick, E."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 21 June 2012.


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