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William Clark

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  • Born

    When William Clark was born.
  • Period: to

    Clark's Lifetime

  • Joined volunteer militia force

    Clark joined a militia volunteer force in 1789 when he was 19. It was under Mahor John Hardin.

  • Enlisted in

    He enlisted in the Legion of The United States as a lieutenant.

  • Assigned to

    Clark was assigned to the 4th Sub-Legion.

  • Retired

    Clark resigned his commission and retired due to poor health.

  • Recruited

    Clark at age 33 was recruited to be co-caption of the expedition with Lewis.

  • 1st Marriage

    Married Julia Hancock at Fincastle, Virginia. They had 5 children together.

  • 1st Wife Death

    Julia, Clark's first wife, died.

  • 2nd Marriage

    Clark married Julia's first cousin Harriet Kenerly Radford. They had 2 children together.

  • 2nd Wife's Death

    Harriet died in 1831.

  • Moved to St. Louis

    Clark moved to St. Louis with his son Meriwether Lewis Clark. Clark soon died afterwards.

  • Death

    When William Clark died. The cause of death is unspecified only said to be "brief illness."