Samuel Reed Clark

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Samuel Reed Clark was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing Waushara County, Wisconsin in 1878, 1879 and 1885. [1] Initially serving as a Republican, he later became an Independent. He was born on July 15, 1826, in Gorham, New York. [2]

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References

  1. The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. Madison, Wis. 1885. p. 443.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (18th ed.). Madison, Wis.: David Atwood. 1879. p. 508.