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John D. Clarke

American politician (1873–1933)

John D. Clarke
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 34th district
In office March 4, 1927 – November 5, 1933
Preceded by	Harold S. Tolley
Succeeded by	Marian W. Clarke
In office March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1925
Preceded by	William Henry Hill
Succeeded by	Harold S. Tolley
Personal details
Born	(1873-01-15)January 15, 1873 Hobart, New York, U.S.
Died	November 5, 1933(1933-11-05) (aged 60) Delhi, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Marian W. Clarke
Alma mater	Lafayette College Brooklyn Law School

John Davenport Clarke (January 15, 1873 – November 5, 1933) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Clarke was born in Hobart, New York. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1898 and Brooklyn Law School in 1911. He was assistant to the secretary of mines of the United States Steel Corporation from 1901 until 1907. He was elected to Congress in 1920 and served from March 4, 1921, until March 3, 1925. He was again elected to Congress in 1926 and served from March 4, 1927, until his death in a car crash near Delhi, New York.

• John D. ClarkeatFind a Grave

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)

• United States Congress. "John D. Clarke (id: C000465)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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