Elisha Clark facts for kids
Elisha Clark (born September 22, 1752 – died December 12, 1838) was an important person from Vermont. He fought in the American Revolution, which was the war where America became independent. After the war, he worked in the government and was even the first person to check the state's money as the Auditor of Accounts.
A Life of Service
Elisha Clark was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on September 22, 1752.
He was a soldier in the American Revolution. He earned a special payment, called a pension, for his service. He was a Sergeant with the famous Green Mountain Boys under Seth Warner. He also served as an Adjutant (a helper to a commanding officer) for Colonel Samuel Herrick in the Vermont Militia. Clark also helped make sure soldiers had supplies as a commissary.
After the war, he moved to Tinmouth, Vermont. There, he held many local jobs. One of these was Justice of the Peace, which meant he helped keep order and settle small legal matters.
Clark also worked as a Probate Judge for Rutland County, Vermont. He held this important position from 1784 to 1803.
From 1790 to 1797, Elisha Clark was Vermont's very first Auditor of Accounts. This meant he was in charge of checking all the state's financial records to make sure everything was correct.
Later Years and Family
Elisha Clark passed away in Tinmouth, Vermont, on December 12, 1838. He was buried in the Noble Family Cemetery in Tinmouth.
Clark was married three times during his life.
- With his first wife, Mary Stewart, he had a daughter named Polly.
- His second wife was Betsey Jewell. She was a widow with children from her first marriage. Elisha and Betsey had two sons together: Elisha, Jr. and Harry.
- His third wife was Edna Mattocks (1767-1847). They had several children, including Harry Clark (1786-1846), Edny M. Clark (1794-1816), Albert S. Clark (1802-1864), and Burr R. Clark (1803-1882).
