Newcomb Clark

Newcomb Clark (September 23, 1840 – 1913) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1885 to 1886.

Newcomb Clark
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 7, 1885 – 1886
Preceded by	Sumner Howard
Succeeded by	Daniel P. Markey
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Bay County 2nd district
In office January 1, 1883 – 1886
Personal details
Born	(1840-09-23)September 23, 1840 Sullivan County, New York
Died	1913 (aged 72–73) Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Political party	Republican
Military service
Allegiance	United States Army
Years of service	1861-1865
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Early life

Clark was born in Sullivan County, New York on September 23, 1840. Around 1841, Clark moved to Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan.^[1]

Military career

Clark taught in Port Gibson, Mississippi from 1857 to 1861. When the Civil War began, he escaped to the Union and joined the 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In 1865, Clark was a Lieutenant Colonel.^[1]

Political career

After the war, Clark held local offices. On January 3, 1883, Clark was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. In 1885, Clark became the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.^[1][2] He died in Mississippi in 1913.^[3]