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John Clark (March 20, 1823 – July 23, 1892) was a landowner, investor, farmer, founder and namesake of Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was the brother-in-law of Mississippi Governor James Lusk Alcorn.
Life
Born in Lancashire, England, Clark moved to the states in 1839 at the age of 16. He purchased 101 acres of land on the Sunflower River favouring its fertility. It was on this land that the town of Clarksdale came to be. He married Eliza Jane Alcorn and together they had 8 children. He passed away on July 23, 1892 and is buried in the local cemetery.
See also
References
- ^ "Coahoma County, MS – Biographies". Genealogy Trails. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- "Leaders – John Clark". Clarksdale, Mississippi. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- "The Clark House History". Clark House.info. Clarksdale, MS. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
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