Samuel Clarke (Canadian politician)

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Samuel Clarke (July 29, 1853 – July 8, 1928) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Northumberland West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1926 as a Liberal member.

Samuel Clarke
Ontario MPP
In office
1898–1926
Preceded byCorelli Collard Field
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencyNorthumberland West
Mayor of Cobourg, Ontario
In office
1887–1890
Personal details
Born(1853-07-29)July 29, 1853
Brampton, Canada West
DiedJuly 8, 1928(1928-07-08) (aged 74)
Cobourg, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
OccupationBusinessman

He was born in Brampton, Canada West, the son of Thomas Clarke. He was mayor of Cobourg from 1887 to 1890 Cobourg History - Mayors of Cobourg.

He died on July 8, 1928.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Sam Clarke Passes, Ending Long Career of Public Service: Widely Known Throughout Ontario as Veteran of Legislature, Beloved by Colleagues", Special Despatch to The Globe. The Globe (1844-1936) [Toronto, Ont] 10 July 1928: 2.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1916, EJ Chambers
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