Clark, Joseph, 1751-1813

Joseph Clark was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey in 1751. He went to the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) before the War of Independence broke out. Clark served in the Hunterdon County Militia of the Second New Jersey Regiment during the Revolution. After he finished serving in the Continental Army he returned to Princeton and obtained his bachelor's degree in 1781. He then studied theology and after two years gained his license to preach. His first congregation was the Presbyterian Church in Allentown, New Jersey. He was transferred to New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1797 where he remained until his death in 1813.

From the description of Joseph Clark papers, 1779-1783. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 53116233

Joseph Clark, Princeton Class of 1781, was a Revolutionary War officer with the Hunterdon County Militia which was attached to the Continental Army.

From the description of Diary of Joseph Clark : manuscript, 1802-1803. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 63051633