Amos Clark Jr.

Amos Clark Jr. (November 8, 1828 – October 31, 1912) was an American Republican Party politician and businessman who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1873 to 1875.

Amos Clark Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded byJohn T. Bird
Succeeded byMiles Ross
Member of the New Jersey Senate
In office
1866-1869
Personal details
BornNovember 8, 1828
Brooklyn, New York
DiedOctober 31, 1912(1912-10-31) (aged 83)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionPolitician, Businessman

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Clark engaged in business in New York City while living in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he was also largely interested in real estate.

He was a member of the Elizabeth City Council in 1865 and 1866, served in the New Jersey Senate from 1866 to 1869 and was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives in 1872, serving from 1873 to 1875, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1874. Afterwards, Clark retired to his residence in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, but retained business interests back in Elizabeth. He died in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1912, and was interred in Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside, New Jersey.

  • United States Congress. "Amos Clark Jr. (id: C000421)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Amos Clark Jr. at The Political Graveyard
  • Amos Clark Jr. at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John T. Bird		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875		 Succeeded by
Miles Ross


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