CLARKE, George D. - 1890 Bio (1853-1903)

CLARKE, MONTGOMERY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 8/1/2007 at 20:17:56

Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago
Pages 451-452

George D. CLARKE, is engaged in the drug business in Fairfield, Iowa, and is a representative of Jefferson County's enterprising citizens. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, on the 18th of January, 1853, being a son of Dr. Charles S. and Sarah L. CLARKE, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Our subject came to Fairfield with his parents in 1857, when but four years of age. He attended the city schools in his early youth and was a student for three years in the State University of Iowa. He began his business career in his father's drug store at Fairfield, and, having obtained a knowledge of the business, was in 1875 admitted to partnership, the firm being C. S. CLARKE & Son. On the death of his father in March, 1882, he succeeded to the business and for the ensuing five years conducted it alone, or until 1887, when H. G. Junken became associated with him as a partner and the firm name was changed to CLARKE & Junken. This is the oldest established drug house in the city as well as one of the most important and popular in public estimation.

In Fairfield, on the 22nd of May, 1879, Mr. CLARKE was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Etta MONTGOMERY, daughter of William MONTGOMERY. Mrs. CLARKE was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, and is a member of the Fairfield Presbyterian Church. One child, a daughter, Helen May, graces their union.

Mr. CLARKE takes considerable interest in civic societies and is an honored member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities, holding membership in Clinton Lodge, No. 15, A. F. & A. M. and Forest City Lodge, No. 37, K. P. In his political affiliations, he is a Republican and has faithfully served for one term in the City Council and is now serving his second term as City Treasurer, which fact well indicates his popularity and ability. He was one of the organizers of the Iowa State Savings Bank and is a member of its first board of directors. Mr. CLARKE is a skilled pharmacist, a courteous gentleman and an acknowledged leader in his line of business.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.