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the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was of Scotch-Irish descent, and died at Weeping Water, Nebraska, November 11, 1901.

Timothy Clark married Anna Benninnger, daughter of the first founder of an iron forge, at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which developed into an historic plant. It was located on government land, and because he failed to get a patent, he was ousted by Yankee patentees. Anna Benninnger was born in Westmoreland County, May 27, 1817, and came to Nebraska as a pioneer with her husband. She died at Plattsmouth, June 25, 1895.

Timothy Byron Clark was educated in public and high schools, and took one years preparatory work at the University of Nebraska. A farm lad until 22, he studied law in the office of George S. Smith, former U. S. Surveyor General, of the District of Nebraska, and Jesse B. Strode, district attorney, congressman and district judge. He was admitted to the Nebraska bar in November, 1880. On January 1, 1881, he entered private practice, continuing until January 1, 1912, when he entered the exelusive service of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company. He is solicitor, law department, of that company for Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.

He married Minnie Crocker Murphy at Plattsmouth, May 5, 1881. She was born at Ottumwa, Iowa, June 12, 1860, and died at Plattsmouth, October 30, 1905. She was the daughter of Michael Murphy, an Irish emigrant, and her mother, who was of the Baker family, was eligible to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

He was later married to Margaret Tower Farley, born July 5, 1875, who died June 18, 1930. She was the daughter of Henry W. Farley of Weeping Water, once a noted educator at Boston, who came to Nebraska for the benefit of his health. There are two children, Earle, born February 28, 1882, who married Ida Belle Crum, and who died March 22, 1917; and Helen, born September 29, 1891.

Mr. Clark is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce at Omaha, and at Lincoln, and is a Mason and an Elk. During the World War he was a four minute speaker. His clubs include the Omaha University Club, the Happy Hollow Country Club, the Omaha Athletic Club and the Omaha Club. Residence: Omaha. (Photograph on Page 242).

Chester Melville Clark

Chester M. Clark was born at Lewiston, Nebraska, July 13, 1884, the son of Isaac Melville and Sarah (Skillman) Clark. His father, a prosperous farmer of Scotch, Irish, and Pennsylvania Dutch descent, was born at Coshocton, Ohio, October 18, 1848, and died at Whittier, California, October, 1922. He was interested in church work and gave large sums to church schools, foreign missions and other religious organizations.

His mother, who was born at Lorraine, Ohio, April 12, 18.58, and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, July 28, 1914, was educated at Oberlin College, and was an active church worker. Her ancestry is traced to the house of Stuart of England, on the maternal side.

Mr. Clark was graduated from Wesleyan Academy at Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1904, and received his B. S. in June, 1908, from Wesleyan University. He was a member of the Orophilian Society, which later became a fraternity.

He was slate representative from Pawnee County, in 1930, and from 1918 to 1927 was the secretary of the Lewiston school board.

On September 22, 1909, he was married to Dora Moulton at Swanton. Mrs. Clark, who was born at Swanton, November 30, 1886, is a descendant of Sir Robert Moulton and Millard Fillmore. Before her marriage she was a teacher in the public schools of Swanton and Wilber. They are two children, Ronald Moulton, born March 19, 1914; and Chester Dean, born November 29, 1919. Ronald has shown at several of the leading county fairs, and has won 40 ribbons and first place in the Guernsey class at the 1930 state fair.

Mr. Clark is a member of the Lewiston Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been superintendent of Sunday school for fifteen years. He is a member of the Red Cross. His hobbies are reading and beautifying his home grounds. He raises registered Guernsey Cattle and has the record of selling the highest priced cattle ever sold on an open market. Residence: Burchard.

Clarence Leon Clark

Clarence L. Clark, a lifetime resident of Nebraska, has been prominent in the legal world since 1914. He was born at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, March 27, 1890, the son of John Homer and Julia Addle (Hawkes) Clark. His early education was received in the public schools of Lincoln, and in 1908 he was graduated from the Lincoln High School.

He was awarded the A. B. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1912; and in 1914 was graduated from the law department with an LL. B. degree. During his college days he was a member of the Nebraska Inter-collegiate Debate Team; the University Dramatic Club; and the University Glee Club. He was national counsellor for Sigma Tau Delta, and served as national president of Phi Alpha Tau. He has been engaged in general law practice since his admission to the bar in 1914.

A Democrat, Mr. Clark has taken an active part in the political life of his community and state for the last decade. He was secretary of the Democratic County Central Committee, 1922-30; and since 1930 has been chairman of this organization. He has served as a member of the Board of Insanity since 1920.

His marriage to Lenor S. Fitzgerald was solemnized at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, December 14, 1921. He was lieutenant of the University Cadets and during the World War was in the World War Air Service, unassigned.

He is a member of the American Legion and the Forty and Eight. He holds membership in the following professional and civic organizations: Lancaster County Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; American Bar Association; the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; the Nebraskana Society; and the State Historical Society. He is president of the Knife and Fork Club. He is an Elk, a Mason and member of Lancaster Lodge No. 54, Scottish Rite, Shrine. His social clubs are the University Club; and Eastridge Country Club. He is affiliated with St. Paul's Methodist Church at Lincoln. Residence: Lincoln. (Photograph on Page 244).

Esther Ann Clark

Since September, 1896, Esther Ann Clark has been a resident of Nebraska, and since September, 1898, she has been a teacher at Peru State Teachers College. A native of Ohio, she was born at Wheat Ridge, Adams County, daughter of Samuel Ellison and Sarah Ann (Kirker) Clark.

Her father was a teacher and farmer, born near Philadelphia. A soldier in the Civil War, he was captain of Company E, 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was killed in the Battle of Cloyd Mountain, West Virginia, May 9, 1864. He was of Scotch-Irish ancestry, the family having settled in America early in the 19th century.

Sarah Ann Kirker was born near West Union, Adams County, Ohio, and died at Great Bend, Kansas, September 25, 1900. She was descended from Scotch-Irish pioneers; her two grandfathers, Thomas Kirker and William Williamson, served in the Revolution, and Thomas Kirker was second governor of Ohio. While Ohio was still a territory, in 1800, these two great men, together with a group of neighboring planters, left their homes near Fair Forest, South Carolina, and settled in southern Ohio, in order that they might free their slaves. This self-exile was one of the earliest movements for the cause of abolition. Mrs. Clark, herself, although primarily inter-

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ested in her home and family, was an earnest worker in the women's crusade against the saloon which later became the W. C. T. U.

Esther Ann Clark was educated first in the village schools of West Union and later graduated from West Union High School, although at that time there was no formal graduation. In 1885 she received her A. B. from National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, and in 1890 was awarded her M. A., and taught English and Latin in that college from 1885-96. In 1897 she received her A. B. from the University of Nebraska, and during 1897 and 1898 she took graduate work at Yale University. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta.

A Republican, Miss Clark is interested in prohibition and a proponent of world Peace. Reared a Presbyterian, she is truly a Christian. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Peru.

Since she first entered Peru as a teacher of Latin in 1898, her entire life has been devoted to education. She has been head of the Latin department since her arrival and since 1919 has also been teacher of Spanish. She loves her work, and her chief pride is in the achievements of the men and women who have studied under her. She is the author of Student's Aid to Caesar (1915), together with various educational articles. Her avocation, however, is writing poetry, especially for children. Her poems have appeared in various magazines.

Among her social and cultural clubs are the Peru Women's Club, the P. E. O. and the Nebraska Writers Guild. She is also a member of the Nebraska State Teachers Association, Classical Association of the Middle West and South, and the Nebraska Women's Educational Club. She is a member of the Red Cross, and also of the W. C. T. U. and the Anti-Saloon League of America. She has always been an active worker in the College Y. W. C. A. Residence: Peru.

George Edward Clark

George Edward Clark, a farmer in Antelope County, Nebraska, since 1881, was born at Union, Iowa, November 20, 1868. His father, George Edward Clark, who was a farmer, was born in New York, October 8, 1836, and died at Elgin, Nebraska, in 1917. His mother was born at Lavonia, New York, October 4, 1839, and died at Claremont, California, February 5, 1912.

Mr. Clark is a member of the Park Church at Elgin, has served as a member of the local school board, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. His marriage to Florence Matilda Howe occurred at Neligh, Nebraska, January 22, 1895. Mrs. Clark, who was a teacher before her marriage, was born in Indiana, December 9, 1871, and died at Elgin, Nebraska, August 26, 1913. Six children were born to their marriage: Marjorie, January 27, 1898, who died April 6, 1908; Myrtle E., April 28, 1899; Leland, October 15, 1901; Alice L., March 22, 1907: Bernice F., July 14, 1913; and Bernard, July 14, 1913. Residence: Elgin.

Lucy Marie Clark

Lucy Marie Clark, head of the department of English at Chadron State Normal College, was born at St. Martin's, Ohio, December 1, 1869, daughter of Adam Dominic and Maria (Derivan) Clark.

Miss Clark's father was also born in St. Martin's, Ohio, on October 15, 1839, descended from Irish settlers in Pennsylvania, and in Perry County, Ohio, in 1790. He died at Tecumseh, Nebraska, October 4, 1891. The mother, born at Portumna, near Galway, parish of Kalimer, Ireland, February 14, 1847, now resides at Lincoln, Nebraska, near the capitol. She is 85 years of age. Her father, Hugh Derivan, was an Irish scholar.

Miss Clark attended Ursuline Academy at St. Martin's and was graduated from the Tecumseh High School in 1888. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1903 from the University of Nebraska, and in 1926 received her Masters degree. She was Phi Beta Kappa at graduation, is a life member of the Nebraska Alumni Association, and of the National Educational Association.

Miss Clark began teaching in the grade schools of Tecumseh, was later principal of the Tecumseh High School, and then head of the Department of English at the Lincoln, Nebraska, High School, and in 1911 became head of the department of English at Chadron State Normal College. She is teacher of journalism also, and director of publicity for the college.

Early in the World War Miss Clark represented Chadron at a conference of women workers held at Lincoln. She later was one of several prominent speakers in this section. She was also a member of the Red Cross board at Chadron. At the present time she is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Her favorite sport is golf. Residence: Chadron. (Photograph in Album).

Reuben Valentine Clark

One of Nebraska's most prominent educators and school executives is Reuben Valentine Clark of Kearney, who is superintendent of the Nebraska State Industrial School there. He was born at Ribott, Illinois, November 25, 1876, the son of Reuben and Louisa M. (Doty) Clark. His father, who was a farmer and salesman, was born in England April 11, 1825, and died at Kearney, Nebraska, November 10, 1920. His mother was born in Vermont, May 26, 1833, of Dutch descent, and died at Denver, Colorado, in 1914.

Mr. Clark was graduated from York High School in 1896 and was a student at the United Brethren College at York, Nebraska, for a time. He served as superintendent of schools at Clay Center, Nebraska, from 1898 to 1905, was superintendent at Harvard, Nebraska, 1905-13, and since 1913 has served in his present position at Kearney. He is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Kearney, is a Mason and an Elk, and holds membership in The Nebraskana Society.

On July 20, 1899, he was married to Elizabeth H. Heal at Wilcox, Nebraska. Mrs. Clark, whose ancestry is Scotch and Irish, was born in Wisconsin, May 6, 1877. Five children were born to this marriage: Marion, August 9, 1902; Elizabeth, January 29, 1907; Helen, January 22, 1909; Ruth, January 2, 1914; and Reuben, February 8, 1917. Residence: Kearney.

Rose B. Clark

Rose B. Clark, educator and school executive of Nebraska, was born at Wheat Ridge, Adams County, Ohio. Her father, Andrew Reed Clark, who was born at Wheat Ridge, Ohio, served as a volunteer in the Civil War; his father fought in the War of 1812. Her mother, Celia (Arbuthnot) Clark was born in Ohio, and died at Pawnee City, Nebraska. She was descended from a long line of Scotch ancestors who were educators, ministers, and writers.

Miss Clark attended the grade and high schools at Pawnee City, Nebraska, and after her graduation from high school was a student at the University of Nebraska where she was awarded the A. B. degree, 1904, and A. M., 1918. At various times during 1912-15-20-22-28, she was a student at the University of Chicago. She was awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi membership.

She has been a high school principal, and an instructor at Peru State Teachers' College. She is now professor of education at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She is the author of: Geography for the Grades, 1920; A Geography of Nebraska, 1922; and Unit Studies in Geography, 1924.

She is a member of the Nebraska State Teachers' Association; National Council of Geography Teachers; the department of supervisors and directors of instruction of the National Educational Association; and the Altrusa

Club, of Lincoln. Her hobbies are reading and motoring. She is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of University Place, Lincoln. Politically, Miss Clark is an Independent. Residence: Lincoln.

Wilber Dale Clark

Wilber Dale Clark, banker, was born at Fillmore, Missouri, April 26, 1892, son of Samuel Milton and Catherine (Sayres) Clark.

He attended public and high school, and on August 31, 1915, was married to Ethyl Johnston. at St. Joseph, Missouri.

Mr. Clark is a member of the Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks and the Athletic Club. Residence: Omaha.

William Clark

William Clark, a general merchant at Page, was born at Oakland, Iowa, March 4, 1879, son of William and Martha Ann (Humbert) Clark. The father was born in Youngstown, Ohio, March 1, 1837, and died at Oakland, January 7, 1926. He was a farmer and a Republican. His ancestry was Scotch-Irish. His wife, Martha Ann, was born in Covington County, Indiana, November 14, 1842, and died at Oakland, Iowa, November 11, 1910. She was of Canadian French descent.

Mr. Clark attended country school, and for some years thereafter was a farmer. For three years he was in the livestock commission business at South Omaha, and for the past seven years has been in the produce and general merchandise business in his present location, he is senior partner and manager of William Clark & Sons.

On October 17, 1900, he was married to Susie Ethel Bay at Oakland. Mrs. Clark was born at Avoca, Iowa, April 5, 1878, of English ancestry. They have four children, Velna, born August 16, 1903; Fred L., born December 5, 1905, who married Lena Holbrook; W. Foy, born February 19, 1908, who married Louise Nissen; and Delbert V., born February 14, 1910. The boys are all associated with their father in his business.

Mr. Clark is an independent Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church, the Red Cross, the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and the Odd Fellows. Residence: Page.

Harvey L. Clarke

A leading professional man in Fairbury, Nebraska, forty-four years, Harvey L. Clarke was born at Aylmer, Canada, June 10, 1858, the son of Lewis J. Clarke and Deborah Ann (Teeple) Clarke. His father was born in Suffolk County, England in 1809, and was a farmer. Mrs. Clarke was born in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, in 1819, of Canadian parentage.

Dr. Clarke attended high school at Aylmer, Ontario, and the Normal School at Toronto, in 1879. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine, at the New York Homeopathic Medical College in New York City, in 1882, and also a degree from the homeopathic department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. He is a member of the Hahnemanian Society of the University of Michigan and for twenty years has been a member of the American Institute of Homeopathy.

He was united in marriage to Alice E. Corwin, April 30, 1884, in Niagara County, New York. Mrs. Clarke was born January 10, 1860. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a home-maker. Her father, C. R. Corwin, was born in New Jersey of English parentage. Her mother, Sara M. Wilson, was born in New York State of Holland Dutch descent.

To this union two children were born, Corwin S., born February 11, 1880, is married to Marcia Brainard; and Harvey L., born October 9, 1900, is married to Beverly Wurtele. Corwin was graduated from the homeopathic medical department of the University of Michigan where he also received the B. S. degree, and is practicing in Jackson, Michigan. Harvey is also a graduate of the medical department of the University of Michigan. He took his interneship in Kings County Hospital at Brooklyn, New York. He is practicing in North Platte, Nebraska.

Dr. Clarke was admitted to the practice of medicine in 1886, at Fairbury, where he has since been engaged. He was county physician three years and chairman of the board of health for one year. Dr. Clarke is affiliated with the First Baptist Church at Fairbury and is an iiidependent in politics. Among his fraternal organizations are the Woodmen of the World, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Knights and Ladies of Security. He is also a member of the National Geographic Society and the Nebraskana Society, while his hobby is building. Residence: Fairbury.

Morse Powl Clary

Morse Powl Clary, a farmer and rancher, was born in Quincy, Iowa, October 20, 1858, son of Denis Batty and Rachel Ann (Hooper) Clary. The father was born in Fredricksburg, Maryland, September 1, 1822, and died at Lewellen, October 21, 1909. He was a clergyman of English and German descent. Rachel Ann Hooper was born at Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 15, 1831, and died at Indianola, Iowa, July 7, 1876. Her ancestry was Scotch.

On January 21, 1881, Mr. Clary was married to Louisa Custard McNaught at Indianola. She was born at Centerville, Illinois, August 3, 1860, of Scotch-Irish ancestry. They have eight children, all living. March D., born July 20, 1882, who is a business college graduate; May Roxanna, born January 19, 1884; Frank Tracy, born August 22, 1885, who is a graduate of business college; Genoa Rachel, born October 23, 1887, who is graduated from high school; Josie June, born May 4, 1891, who was graduated from college and is a teacher in Lewellen; Ray Spencer, born January 5, 1887, who was a band master in the World War; Oren Vernon, born March 26, 1899; and Cora Maud, born December 20, 1901.

Mr. Clary came to Nebraska 46 years ago, and was one of the organizers of the Farmers State bank of Lewellen, and its president for three years. He homesteaded in Garden County in 1886, and now owns 3200 acres of land in Ash Hollow and vicnity (sic). A Republican, he was county commissioner of Deuel County, 1892-98, and of Garden County 1910-16. For 42 years he has been school treasurer and for 11 years treasurer of the Garden County Agricultural Society. He has also served as precinct committeeman.

He is affiliated with the Methodist Church, is a member of the Red Cross, the Masons, the Nebraska State Historical Society, and is a life member of the Nebraskana Society. His hobby is reading. Residence: Lewellen. (Photograph in Album).

Fred D. Classen

A resident of Nebraska all his life, Fred D. Classen was born at Glenvil, Nebraska, September 7, 1895, the son of George and Emma A. (Schlipman) Classen. His father, born in Germany, July 22, 1863, came to America as a young man and has since farmed in the state. His mother was born at Quincy, Illinois, November 14, 1871, and is of German descent.

Fred D. Classen received his education in the public schools of district No. 75, and since leaving school has engaged in farming. On May 26, 1925, he was united in marriage to Bernice Marguerite Kober at Hastings. Mrs. Classen, who is the daughter of Bertram and Carrie (Hyland) Kober, was born at Hastings on December 16, 1907. There are two children, Elizabeth Jean, born July 16, 1926; and Gerald Fred, born September 23. 1930.

Mr. Classen is a Republican and active in local poli-

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