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Birth
William Clark is born in Caroline County, Virginia. -
Military
At the age of 19, William Clark enters into the military. First into the Militia, then the US Army. -
Fallen Timbers
Clark commands the Chosen Rifle Company in the Battle of Fallen Timbers -
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark and Meriwether Lewis meet each other for the first time while serving in the military -
Military Retirement
After serving in the military for 25 years, Clark resigns to become the manager of his families estate -
Exploration
William Clark is invited by Meriwether Lewis to go on an expedition of the lands west of the Mississippi river. -
Exploration
Lewis and Clark begin the expedition. They first begin in St. Louis, Missouri. -
End of Exploration
Congress rewards Clark with double pay and 1,600 acres for his effort in the expedition. -
After Exploration
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
Clark marries Julia Hancock. Hancock and Clark have over 5 children together. -
Missouri
After Missouri is admitted a state, Clark runs for governor for the new state. Clark ends up losing the election. -
Remarriage
After the death of Julia, Clark remarries Harriet Kennerly Radford. Harriet and Clark end up having 3 children together. -
Death
William Clark dies in St. Louis, Missouri.
