Luther W. Clarke (18251869) was a

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politician.

Early life

Clarke was born in 1825 in

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. In 1847, Clarke settled in

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Career

Clarke was a physician. On November 2, 1852, Clarke was elected to the

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, where he represented the 32nd district from January 5, 1853 to December 31, 1854. During his term, he served on the Mines and Minerals committee and the State Library committee.

Death

Clarke died in 1869.

References

1825 births 1869 deaths Democratic Party Michigan state senators People from Keweenaw County, Michigan People from Marietta, Ohio 20th-century American physicians 20th-century American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub