Charles Clark (governor)
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Charles Clark (May 24, 1811 – December 18, 1877) was the 24th governor of Mississippi from 1863 to 1865.
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Charles Clark | |
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24th Governor of Mississippi | |
In office November 16, 1863 – May 22, 1865 | |
Preceded by | John Pettus |
Succeeded by | William Sharkey |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
In office 1838–1844 | |
In office 1856–1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-05-24)May 24, 1811 Cincinnati, Ohio |
Died | December 18, 1877(1877-12-18) (aged 66) Bolivar County, Mississippi |
Resting place | Bolivar County, Mississippi |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ann Darden |
Alma mater | Augusta College |
Profession | Teacher, lawyer |
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Military service | |
Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1847–1848 (U.S.) 1861–1863 (C.S.) |
Rank | Colonel (U.S.) Brigadier-General (C.S.) |
Commands | First Division, First Corps, Army of Mississippi |
Battles | |
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