CLARK, Capt. Mathew

CLARK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/1/2006 at 09:25:55

"Fairfield Ledger", Thurs., Dec. 3, 1863, Pg. 2, Col. 5

DIED -- In Fairfield, Iowa, on the 2d inst., Capt. Mathew CLARK, in the 42d year of his age. Capt. CLARK died of wounds received at the battle of Tuscumbia, where he was nobly engaged at the head of his company in fighting for the honor and integrity of his country.

He was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Aug. 15th, 1821. About 18 years ago he removed to Jefferson Co., Iowa, where he has lived ever since... Two years ago he was chosen to represent his district in the Legislature of the state.... His earthly memorial is deeply engraven in the heart of the afflicted community in which he made his home, as it is also in the hearts of the brave men whom it was his privilege to command on the field of battle.... He was ready to shoulder his musket and go forth with his fellow citizens to the perilous conflict. He volunteered, and was chosen First Lieutenant of Co. H, 30th Regiment of Iowa Volunteers.... He was soon promoted to the rank of Captain, where he acquitted himself with honor....

He leaves a wife and five children to mourn the loss of a brave husband and an endeared patriot....

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"Fairfield Ledger", Thurs., Dec. 3, 1863, Pg. 3, Col. 1

FUNERAL OF CAPT. CLARK: Capt. Matthew CLARK, Co. H, 30th Iowa, who returned home wounded a few weeks ago, died at his residence yesterday morning about 5 o'clock A.M.. He will be buried with military honors. The friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

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