Biography Sketch of Alexander K. Clark - Henry County, IL ALEXANDER K. CLARK In the history of the building operations of Geneseo it is imperative that definite mention be made of Alexander K. Clark, a member of the well-known firm of J. F. Clark & Sons. He was born March 15, 1862, at Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois and is a son of James F. Clark, of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume. Following the removal of the family to Annawan, Henry County, Illinois, he pursued his education in the schools of that place and when he put aside his text-books he began learning his trade with his father who was very thorough and systematic in teaching him so that he acquired a practical knowledge of the business, well qualifying him for the work which he undertook as he entered the firm in partnership relation. The greater number of the best buildings in Geneseo during the past thirty-five years have been erected by this firm, a fact which is indicative of their standing in building circles. Alexander K. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Anna R. Ogden, a sketch of whose father, John Ogden, appears elsewhere in this work. Mrs. Clark was born September 27, 1867, in Henry County, and it was on the 29th of November 1888, that she gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Clark. Their union has been blessed with four children: two sons who died in infancy; Mary Ethel, who was born May 23, 1893, and is now in school; and Grace Elizabeth, born May 18, 1902. Mr. And Mrs. Clark occupy an attractive modern residence, which is, moreover, the abode of warm-hearted hospitality. They have many friends in the county and are greatly esteemed by all who know them. Mr. Clark is a man of unquestioned business probity as well as enterprise, to be depended upon under all conditions, and the success which he has attained is well merited. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Alice Gless