Clark Family.

Edward W. Clark (1828-1904) Edward White Clark was a wealthy Philadelphia businessman and patron of the arts. He was born in 1828 in Providence, Rhode Island, the eldest son of Enoch White and Sarah Crawford (Dodge) Clark. He came to Philadelphia with his parents in 1837 and was educated locally at Central High School. Soon after graduation he joined his father's thriving banking firm, E.W. Clark & Company. In 1849, at the age of 21, he was made a partner. In 1856, when his father died, he became the senior partner in the company. For forty-eight years he continued as head of the firm. During this time he was also a director of several major Philadelphia corporations, including the Fidelity Trust Company, First National Bank and the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. His huge success in his business endeavors made it possible for him to be a benefactor of the University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania.

Edward gained an appreciation of Middle Eastern archaeology during his travels to Egypt, Syria and Jerusalem in the 1850s. As a result, he and his brother, Clarence H., jointly endowed a research professorship in Assyriology for the Department of Semitics; this was the first step the university took in creating the museum. Additionally, Edward and Clarence H., along with other university benefactors, underwrote the first expedition initiated by the university. Edward was considered for the position of trustee of the University, but apparently declined to accept the honor. There can be no doubt that E.W. Clark was one of the founders of the University Museum.

As a benefactor for the University of Pennsylvania, he contributed greatly to furthering research for the anthropology and archaeology departments. The additions to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology can be directly related to acquisitions made during the expedition to Babylonia, which he financed. According to Board of Trustee Minutes dated December 6, 1887 "the sums paid ... as set fourth between E.W. Clark, Esq., Treasurer for the purpose of sending an exploring expedition to Babylonia ... All finds which can be exported are to be brought to the City of Philadelphia and to become the property of University of Pennsylvania, provided the said University furnish suitable accommodations for the same in a fire-proof building."

Edward was an active member of Germantown society, where he made his home in the 1860s. He belonged to several socially exclusive clubs, particularly the local country club, and the Germantown Cricket Club. He was actively engaged with the Unitarian Church of Philadelphia and Germantown as evidenced in his collection of sermon books and in his diaries. He married Mary Todhunter (Sill) Clark (1835-1908) in 1855. Her parents, Joseph Sill and Jane Todhunter, emigrated from England to Philadelphia in the early nineteenth century. She was born 1835 in Philadelphia. Along with her husband, Mary was active in the Philadelphia and Germantown Unitarian Church. They had five sons and one daughter. Edward Walter Clark, Jr. (1857-1946; B.S. 1877) was the eldest child, Clarence Munroe Clark (1859-1937; A.B. 1878), Joseph Sill Clark (1861-1956; A.B 1881, A.M. 1884, LL. B. 1885), Herbert L. Clark (1865-1940; A.B. 1887, Harvard), Marion Clark (1868-1939), and Percy H. Clark (1874-1965; LL. B. 1899), was the youngest of six children.

Edward W. Clark Jr. (1857-1946) Edward, the eldest child of Edward and Mary, was a competitive athlete and sailor. As a young man he played cricket in several local leagues and played internationally. In his later years he enjoyed racing and financing sloops for professional competitions. As a businessman he was equally active and successful. He was a senior member in his father's firm E.W. Clark & Company until his death in 1946. As an alumnus of University of Pennsylvania, he made many contributions throughout his lifetime.

Marion Clark Madeira (1868-1939) Marion Clark, Edward and Mary's only daughter, was born on March 23, 1868. Marion married Louis Childs Madeira, Jr., son of Louis Cephas Madeira, Sr. They had two sons, Edward Walter Madeira (1893-1956), Crawford Clark Madeira (1894-1967) and one daughter Elizabeth Madeira (1906-2001). Another child Mary Madeira (1895-1895) died in infancy. Marion dedicated her time to social causes. She contributed greatly to University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Work.

Louis Cephas Madeira Sr. (1819-1896) Louis was born in 1819. According to the 1880 federal census, Louis' occupation was a fire insurance agent. He married Adeline Laura Powell in 1850. They had six children, Kate P. Louis C., Henry, Adeline, Percy and Edith.

Louis Childs Madeira Jr. (1853-1930) Louis, the eldest son of Louis and Adeline, was born in Philadelphia in 1853. He attended the Episcopal Academy and entered the University of Pennsylvania as a member of the Class of 1872. He left the university as a sophomore and began work as a civil engineer for several rail road companies. Beginning in 1877 he entered the insurance business and worked for several companies including, Madeira, Hill & Company. He married Marion Clark and had three children, Edward Walter, Crawford, and Elizabeth. A fourth child, Mary, died in infancy. He had an active social life in Philadelphia and Germantown and belonged several local clubs. In 1890 he appointed commodore status in the Schuylkill Navy. He served as an Alumni Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania from 1910 to 1930 and was active in the Athletic Association of the university. Following in the legacy of his father-in-law, he served on the Board of Managers of the University Museum.

Edward Walter Madeira (1893-1956) Edward was born in 1893. He was the eldest son of Louis and Marion. As an undergraduate he served as class president and a member of the varsity crew. He continued his studies as a law student at University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1915. After graduation he began a career in the military. He served as a Private 1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry, during the Mexican border war from 1916-1917. While stationed there he gained a great deal of knowledge about handling horses. His knowledge brought him a promotion in the U.S. Army while he served in World War I as Captain, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division from 1918-1919. After his military stint, Edward served as assistant to the vice provost of University of Pennsylvania from 1922-1926. He married Alice Chapman Thompson Downs and together they had one child, Edward Walter Madeira, Jr. and raised a second son, Norton Downs III, from Mrs. Downs' first marriage. Edward Walter Madeira died at the age of 64 in 1956.

Crawford C. Madeira (1894-1967) Crawford was born February 23, 1894 and died in January 8, 1967. He was active in the University of Pennsylvania's soccer team, football and varsity crew. Crawford served many years in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant of the 16th Cavalry. After his duty in the 16th Cavalry he served in both World Wars. As a civilian he served as vice president of several coal businesses. And was an active member of the University's Alumni Society and eventually elected President. He continued his support later in life giving generously to the Department of Athletics. He married Sarah Claypoole and had three sons, Crawford Clark Madeira, Jr., Lewis Neilson Madeira, and Harry R. Madeira.

Elizabeth Madeira (1906-2001) Elizabeth was the youngest child of Marion and Louis Madeira, Jr. She continued her mother's legacy of donating money and time to social causes and contributed to the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Work. She resided in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and never married.

Edith Madeira (1865-1951) Edith was born in Philadelphia in 1865. She was the youngest child of Louis and Adeline Madeira. She was trained as a nurse and served during World War I in Palestine for the American Red Cross.

From the description of Diaries and papers 1820-1942. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122410959