Amos Clark, Jr.

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(November 2, 1828 — October 31, 1912) Clark was a businessman and politician. Amos Clark, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York and later moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey, while still engaged in business in New York. He served on the Elizabeth City Council from 1865 to 1866. He also served as a member of the State Senate from 1866 to 1869. Clark was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1873 to March 3, 1875. After serving in Congress, Clark moved to Boston, where he died. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000421]

Member of New Jersey Delegation—The Civil Rights Act of 1875.

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