Background
CLARK, Joseph John was born on October 30, 1851 in Richmond, Kentucky, United States.
CLARK, Joseph John was born on October 30, 1851 in Richmond, Kentucky, United States.
High School, Clarinda, Iowa. Iowa. State University Law, 1873. Cornell College, Master of Arts.
Served, Justice of Peace, City Clerk, City Solicitor, President School Board, 1877-1887. Pros. Attorney, Cerro Gordo Company, Iowa., 1887-1892. Appointed Judge, District Company, 12th Judicial District, Iowa., 1908.
Elected, same, 1908; reelected ever since. Served, member, Official Board, ME. Church, Mason City, Iowa. Member. President of Board Trustees, same.
President, local Young Men's Christian Association, 10 years. Served. President, Alumni Association, State University of Ta.
Member: Knights of Pythias. Masons; Scottish Bite. Shrine. Club: Kiwanis (Mason City, Ta.).
Spouse Ida B. Chambers, September 13, 1875, Mason City, Iowa.