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Clark, F. O

lawyer, legislator, was born Dec. 18, 1843, in Girard, Pa. In 1862 he moved to Lake Superior, Mich., and joined the corps of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad company as civil engineer. In 1870 he was admitted to the bar, first practicing that profession in Escanaba and then in Marquette, Mich., and is considered one of the most eminent lawyers in the Upper Peninsular. He takes an active part in the business and public affairs of his city, county and state; is a stockholder in the Dexter Mining company, and president of the Marquette City Electric Street Railroad company. In 1874-75 he served with distinction as a member of the Michigan state legislature, and has served two terms as mayor of his city.

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