Archibald S. Clarke
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Archibald Smith Clarke (1788 - December 4, 1821) was a U.S. Representative from New York, brother of Staley Nichols Clarke.
Born on a plantation in Prince Georges County, Maryland, Clarke attended grammar and high schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Niagara County, New York. Surrogate of Niagara County in 1808 and 1809. He served as member of the State assembly 1809-1811. He served in the State senate 1813-1816. County clerk in 1815 and 1816.
Clarke was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Peter B. Porter and served from December 2, 1816, to March 3, 1817. He died in Clarence, New York, December 4, 1821.
