Samuel M. Clark
American politician (1842–1900) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Mercer Clark (October 11, 1842 – August 11, 1900) was a two-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 1st congressional district at the end of the 19th century. He was the first Iowa-born member of Congress.
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Samuel Mercer Clark | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | John H. Gear |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hedge |
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Born | (1842-10-11)October 11, 1842 Keosauqua, Iowa Territory |
Died | August 11, 1900(1900-08-11) (aged 57) Keokuk, Iowa, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
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