Clark, George Washington, 1812-
Variant namesClark was born in Copenhagen, New York (June 10, 1827) the son of Orrin and Rebecca White Templeton Clark. The family, originally from Massachusetts, settled in New York state. Clark emigrated to Wabashaw Prairie (now Winona), Minnesota, arriving there on November 13, 1851, and settling on a claim where he lived the remainder of his life. He raised sheep, hay, and apples, planting one of the first apple trees in Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Horticultural Society. He married Jennie Lockwood (Feb. 11, 1857), and died in Winona (Aug. 3, 1897). More biographical information will be found in the folder.
From the guide to the Reminiscences., Undated., (Repository Unknown)
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| creatorOf | Reminiscences., Undated. | ||
| referencedIn | Ezell, Mary Jane,. Mary Jane Ezell collection, 1846-1885. | Western Michigan University, Dwight B. Waldo Library |
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| associatedWith | Ramsey, Alexander, 1815-1903 | person |
| associatedWith | Tomaha, ca. 1760-1860 | person |
| associatedWith | Wabasha Protective Club (Wabasha, Minn.). | corporateBody |
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