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- Albert CLARKE, "Doctor,"
as he was familiarly called, departed this life Monday
- morning, March 9, 1896.
- Mr. CLARKE had been in poor
health for three years. About two years ago he
- received a partial stroke of paralysis
and another one year ago. His strength had gradually declined
and since the death of his wife on January 30, he has been confined
to the house.
- Albert CLARKE was born in Scott,
N.Y., June 20, 1832. His parents were Job
- and Emily PARDEE CLARKE.
February 4, '55, he was married to Elvira GREENE, daughter
of George S. GREENE, by Rev. A. W. Coon. In the winter
of 1878 while Rev. J. L. Hoffman was holding revival meetings
at Scott Mr. CLARKE was converted and united with the
S.D.B. church.
- Mr. and Mrs. CLARKE moved to
Milton in '88 and have remained here since. Of
- Mr. CLARKE's brothers there
are Corydon of this place; Rev. J. B. of Alfred, and Chester
of Nile, N.Y.; Azel of Westerly, R.I.; Lewis of Plainfield, N.J.
Mrs. J. T. DUNHAM of the latter place, is a sister.
- The daughters - Dr. Ella CRANDALL,
and Misses Kate and Grace CLARKE -
- who cared for their parents so tenderly
and devotedly, are all that remain of the family. The funeral
was held from the house this morning (Wednesday) at 10:30 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. E. A. Witter of Albion. [Wednesday, p. 4]
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