Newton County GaArchives Obituaries.....Clark, Steve  September 1899
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The Georgia Enterprise, September 8, 1899
Uncle Steve Clark Dead
     Uncle Steve Clark, is dead. He died at his home in Midway last Wednesday 
night of dropsy, at the age of 64. He was one of the oldest and best known 
Negroes in Newton County, and had the respect and confidence of all the white 
people in Covington.
     He was born a slave, and after the war, he learned to read and write, and 
became a potent factor in every election. He was a democrat in politics, and 
took a deep interest in all questions of public interest.
     Several years ago, Congressman Livingston secured him a good position in 
the post office department, at Washington and he always was faithful in the 
discharge of every duty entrusted to his care.
     About one year ago he was stricken down with disease, and had to give up 
his position. He returned to his home here a short while ago, but was unable to 
rally from the disease, until Wednesday night he succumbed to the inevitable.
     His funeral was largely attended by the colored people, and deep regret 
expressed by all, at his untimely death.


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