Samuel Clarke (Canadian politician) explained

Samuel Clarke
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1898
Term End1:1926
Predecessor1:Corelli Collard Field
Successor1:Riding abolished
Constituency1:Northumberland West
Office2:Mayor of Cobourg, Ontario
Term Start2:1887
Term End2:1890
Party:Liberal
Birth Date:29 July 1853
Birth Place:Brampton, Canada West
Death Place:Cobourg, Ontario
Occupation:Businessman

Samuel Clarke (July 29, 1853  - July 8, 1928) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Northumberland West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1926 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Brampton, Canada West, the son of Thomas Clarke. He was mayor of Cobourg from 1887 to 1890 Cobourg History - Mayors of Cobourg.

He died on July 8, 1928.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: FamilySearch.org. . 15 July 2023.
  2. "Sam Clarke Passes, Ending Long Career of Public Service: Widely Known Throughout Ontario as Veteran of Legislature, Beloved by Colleagues", Special Despatch to The Globe. The Globe (1844-1936) [Toronto, Ont] 10 July 1928: 2.