- CA QUA00703
- Person
- 1787-1864
John Collins Clark was born 7 September 1787 on lot 84, 1st concession, Ernestown, Canada West and was married on 12 June 1811. He and his wife, Rachel Stover had nine children. Clark served in the 1st Addington Militia. He was commissioned Ensign in 1809 and served in the War of 1812-1815 as such. On 2 October 1816, he was promoted to Lieutenant followed by subsequent promotions to Major on 18 June 1822 and Lieutenant-Colonel on 6 July 1832. He was discharged from his duties and served as Justice of the Peace from 1845 until his death on 2 January 1864.