CLARK, William Thomas USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

CLARK, William Thomas
Born June 29 1831, Norwalk CT
Died October 12 1905, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service 1861 recruited 13th Iowa - Lt., Capt., staff duties, Lt. Col., battle of Atlanta (McPherson's adjutant), commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/XV Corps in Carolinas campaign, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. July 22 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. November 24 1865.
Post War Career Banker, US congressman.
Notes Expelled from Congress following a corrupt election.