Charles E. Clarke

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Charles Ezra Clarke (April 8, 1790 – December 29, 1863) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Saybrook, Connecticut, Clarke completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1809. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1815 and commenced practice in Watertown, New York. He moved to Great Bend, New York, in 1840. He served as member of the State assembly in 1839 and 1840.

Clarke was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851). He resumed the practice of law. Also built and operated a gristmill and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died in Great Bend, New York, on December 29, 1863. He was interred in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, New York.

References

Charles E. Clarke at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by Joseph Mullin	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851	Succeeded by Willard Ives

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Name	Clarke, Charles Ezra
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	April 8, 1790
Place of birth	Saybrook, Connecticut
Date of death	December 29, 1863
Place of death	Great Bend, New York

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