William Clark

Birth

Aug 1, 1770

William Clark is born in Caroline County, Virginia.

Military

Sep 10, 1789

At the age of 19, William Clark enters into the military. First into the Militia, then the US Army.

Fallen Timbers

Aug 20, 1794

Clark commands the Chosen Rifle Company in the Battle of Fallen Timbers

Meriwether Lewis

Jan 1, 1795

William Clark and Meriwether Lewis meet each other for the first time while serving in the military

Military Retirement

Jan 1, 1796

After serving in the military for 25 years, Clark resigns to become the manager of his families estate

Exploration

Jan 1, 1803

William Clark is invited by Meriwether Lewis to go on an expedition of the lands west of the Mississippi river.

Exploration

May 14, 1804

Lewis and Clark begin the expedition. They first begin in St. Louis, Missouri.

End of Exploration

Jan 1, 1806

Congress rewards Clark with double pay and 1,600 acres for his effort in the expedition.

After Exploration

Jan 1, 1807

President Thomas Jefferson appoints Clark the general of the militia in the Louisiana territory, which later becomes the Missouri Territory. Clark also becomes the US agent for the Indian affairs.

Marriage

Jan 1, 1808

Clark marries Julia Hancock. Hancock and Clark have over 5 children together.

Missouri

Jan 1, 1820

After Missouri is admitted a state, Clark runs for governor for the new state. Clark ends up losing the election.

Remarriage

Dec 1, 1821

After the death of Julia, Clark remarries Harriet Kennerly Radford. Harriet and Clark end up having 3 children together.

Death

Sep 1, 1838

William Clark dies in St. Louis, Missouri.