Reader W. Clarke

Reader W. Clarke

Reader Wright Clarke (May 18, 1812 - May 23, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born in Bethel, Ohio, Clarke learned the art of printing.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1836 and commenced practice in Batavia, Ohio. Published a Whig paper in Shawneetown, Illinois, for a few years.He returned to Batavia, Ohio.He served as member of the State house of representatives 1840-1842.He served as presidential elector on the Whig ticket in 1844.He served as clerk of the court of Clermont County 1846-1852.

Clarke was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth and Fortieth Congresses (March 4, 1865-March 3, 1869). Third auditor of the Treasury from March 26, 1869, to March 26, 1870.He was appointed collector of internal revenue in Ohio.He died in Batavia, Ohio, May 23, 1872.He was interred in Union Cemetery.

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