Biography of Job J. Clark
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 867
JOB J. CLARK, insurance agent, London, was born in that city July 15, 1851. He is a son of Judge B. F. Clark, Cashier in the Madison National Bank, whose sketch appears in this record. Our subject was reared in his native village and educated in its public schools. He embarked in the boot and shoe business, with his brother Quinn, remaining with him till the latter's death, September 10, 1878. He soon after sold his stock and trade to Leon Minshall, and then engaged in his present business. He had been made an agent of the Security of New York, in 1870, and the Hartford in 1871. To these two he has added the agency of the Etna, Phoenix, Putnam, Queen of Liverpool, American of Philadelphia, Insurance of North America, Franklin of Columbus, Ohio, and National of Hartford. These companies are among the very best in existence, and Mr. Clark has succeeded in issuing many thousand policies throughout Madison County. Mr. Clark is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Chapter -- Enoch Grand Lodge of Perfection, Franklin Council Princes of Jerusalem, Columbus Chapter Rose Croix, being A. A. S. R. Orient of Ohio Valley of Columbus, American Legion of Honor, Knights of Honor, Knights of Pythias, of London, and Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, of Columbus. He is also connected with the Presbyterian Church, and is Democratic is political matters. He was married. November 14, 1872. to Minnie, daughter of L. P. Wildman. They have three children -- Myrtle, Franklin and Burt.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
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Richard E. Hartle,
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Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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