Clarke, A. B. (Asa Bement), 1817-1882

Asa Bement Clarke was born June 8, 1817, in Conway, Mass. He worked as a farmer, teacher, and druggist on the east coast before joining the Hampden Mining Co. expedition to the California gold fields in 1849. Clarke published "Travels in Mexico and California" in 1852, and died December 27, 1882.

From the description of A sketch of the life of Asa Bement Clarke / written by himself : ms., 1842 Dec. 12-1845, and 1936 Dec. 7. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 41480278