Franklin Clark

Franklin Clark (August 2, 1801 – August 24, 1874) was a United States Representative from Maine. He was born in Wiscasset, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on August 2, 1801. He attended the common schools, then engaged in the lumber and shipping business there. He was elected a member of the Maine Senate in 1847. He was elected as a Democrat to the (Thirtieth Congress) (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). After retiring from Congress, he reengaged in the manufacture of lumber, and died in Brooklyn, New York on August 24, 1874. His interment was in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Franklin Clark
Member of U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byJohn D. McCrate
Succeeded byRufus K. Goodenow
Member of the
Maine Senate
In office
1847
Personal details
Born(1801-08-02)August 2, 1801
Wiscasset, Massachusetts (now Maine)
DiedAugust 24, 1874(1874-08-24) (aged 73)
Brooklyn, New York
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic

References
  • United States Congress. "Franklin Clark (id: C000432)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John D. McCrate		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 4th congressional district
March 4, 1847–March 3, 1849 (obselete district)		 Succeeded by
Rufus K. Goodenow


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