John W. Clark
First Name: John
Middle Name(s): W.
Last Name: Clark
Unit:
Co. A, 15th Mississippi Infantry
Rank:
Private
Residence (County):
Lauderdale County, AL
Biography:
John W. Clark was the son of Silas H. Clark’s brother Robert L. Clark, also a wealthy businessman and plantation owner. At the time of the 1860 Census, John W. Clark’s age was listed as 18 and his occupation as “pupil.” He was probably a student at LaGrange College (founded 1830) in Florence, Alabama. His service records indicate that John W. Clark enlisted as a private in Co. A, 15th Mississippi Infantry on May 21, 1861 and died on November 19, 1861 (place and cause of death not recorded).
Authored Letters
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| ID | Letter | Date | Author | Recipient | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14795 | Buford2 | February 15, 1861 | John W. Clark | Louisa L. Clark | Florence, Lauderdale County, AL | Attalaville, Attala County, MS |
| 14797 | Buford3 | June 12, 1861 | John W. Clark | Louisa L. Clark | Attalaville, Attala County, MS | |
| 14800 | Buford5 | July 22, 1861 | John W. Clark | Louisa L. Clark | Statham, GA | Attalaville, Attala County, MS |
