Ray R. Clark Explained

Ray R. Clark (September 8, 1877 – May 6, 1926) was a mayor of Long Beach, California.

Clark was born on September 8, 1877, in Barron, Wisconsin.^[1] Later Clark and his family moved to Iowa, and then settled at San Bernardino, California, in 1884. Clark later moved to Pasadena, California, before settling in Long Beach in 1907.^[2] He died of heart disease on May 6, 1926, following an operation on his tonsils.^[3]

Career

Clark became a public servant in 1924 and was soon appointed mayor. He served as mayor for two consecutive years until his death.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ray R. Clark. Political Graveyard. 2011-10-09.
2. Web site: Ray R. Clark (1924 - 1926). City of Long Beach, CA. 2015-06-05.
3. News: Mayor of Long Beach Succumbs . Santa Ana Register. May 7, 1926. 1. Newspapers.com. October 13, 2015 .