Franklin Clark

Franklin Clark (August 2, 1801 – August 24, 1874) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born in Wiscasset, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on August 2, 1801. He attended the common schools, then engaged in the lumber and shipping business there. He was elected a member of the Maine Senate in 1847. He was elected as a Democrat to the (Thirtieth Congress) (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). After retiring from Congress, he reengaged in the manufacture of lumber, and died in Brooklyn, New York on August 24, 1874. His interment was in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Franklin Clark
Member of U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 4th district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	John D. McCrate
Succeeded by	Rufus K. Goodenow
Member of the Maine Senate
In office 1847
Personal details
Born	(1801-08-02)August 2, 1801 Wiscasset, Massachusetts (now Maine)
Died	August 24, 1874(1874-08-24) (aged 73) Brooklyn, New York
Resting place	Green-Wood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

References

• United States Congress. "Franklin Clark (id: C000432)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John D. McCrate	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 4th congressional district March 4, 1847–March 3, 1849 (obsolete district)	Succeeded by Rufus K. Goodenow