Charles Roscoe Clark Biography


	This biography appears on pages 1048-1049 in "History of Dakota 
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				CHARLES ROSCOE CLARK.  

	Charles Roscoe Clark, who passed away in Clay county, was for 
many years connected with railroad work but at the time of his death 
was operating his father-in-law's farm in that county. He was born in 
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1861, a son of George and Mary (Brown) Clark, both 
natives of New York state. The father died in Cheyenne, Wyoming. To him 
and his wife were born the following children: Albert, a resident of 
Seattle, Washington; Charles Roscoe; Lura, deceased; Bush, a resident 
of Colorado; Clarence, a conductor on the Union Pacific Railroad 
residing at Rawlins, Wyoming; Sidney, whose home is in Cheyenne, 
Wyoming; Daisy, the wife of Anthony Christensen, of Cheyenne; and 
Fulford, a resident of Douglas, Wyoming.  

	Charles R. Clark was reared in Michigan, to which state his 
parents had removed when he was a child. At the age of seventeen he 
left home and worked on farms in Nebraska and Wyoming for some time. 
Later he was in the employ of the government, driving a stage coach 
from Cheyenne to Yellowstone Park. Subsequently he engaged in railroad 
work and in time became a passenger conductor. Later he was for three 
years yardmaster in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 1900 he removed to Clay 
county, this state, and assumed charge of his father-in-law's 
homestead, which he operated successfully until his death in 1908. His 
widow owns the farm, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres of 
good land, and his sons are operating the place.  

	Mr. Clark was married May 20, 1890, to Miss Christina Olson, a 
native of Sweden, who accompanied her parents to this state when but 
five years of age. Her father took up a homestead in Clay county in 
1870, the place now owned by Mrs. Clark. He passed away in 1905. To Mr. 
and Mrs. Clark were born three children: George Andrew, whose birth 
occurred in 1891; Clarence Oscar, who is twenty years of age; and 
Charles Roosevelt, a boy of thirteen who is in school.  

	Mr. Clark was a stanch republican in his political belief and 
fraternally was connected with the Red Men, the Modern Woodmen of 
America and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He also held 
membership in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He had many friends 
in Clay county and there was much sincere regret at his demise, for he 
was a man of sterling character and agreeable personality.