Temple Clark
Temple Clark | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 5, 1857 – January 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Gibson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Thurber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1826 Oneida County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1893 (aged 66) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Annie Strong
(m. 1847, divorced) |
| Relatives | Satterlee Clark (brother) Joseph B. Plummer (brother-in-law) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1847–1848 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Colonel, USV Major Gen. (Wis. Militia) |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Ill. Vol. Infantry 5th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War
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Temple Clark (October 23, 1826 – April 4, 1893) was an American attorney, Democratic politician, Union Army officer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served two years in the Wisconsin Senate (1857 & 1858), representing Manitowoc and Calumet counties, and served as an adjutant on the staff of General William Rosecrans during the American Civil War.