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


Early life and career

Born in
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, Clark engaged in business in New York City while living in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he was also largely interested in
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Political career

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
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, but retained business interests back in Elizabeth. He died in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1912, and was interred in Evergreen Cemetery in
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* 1828 births 1912 deaths Republican Party New Jersey state senators People from Brooklyn People from Norfolk County, Massachusetts Politicians from Elizabeth, New Jersey Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey Burials at Evergreen Cemetery (Hillside, New Jersey) 19th-century American politicians Businesspeople from Elizabeth, New Jersey 19th-century American businesspeople {{NewJersey-politician-stub