Background
Clark, Edward Brayton was born on August 8, 1860 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Erastus and Frances (Beardsley) Clark.
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Edward Brayton Clark
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Graduate Free Academy, Utica. Cadet United States Military Academy, 1879-1881.
Career
One daughter, Frances Clark Devereux (deceased). Enlisted in United States Army, 1887, and served as non-commissioned officer and instructor of recruits, and later with 6th United States Infantry. Assisted in raising an Illinois regiment for Spanish-American War and commissioned captain by Illinois legislature (services of regiment not required).
Began newspaper work as reporter, Boston Herald, 1882.
Reporter and special article and editorial writer in Chicago, 1890-1903. Washington correspondent Chicago Evening Post, 1903-1931.
Was correspondent in field in Sioux Indian war, 1890-1891, in Garza uprising, Texas, 1892, in France, 1915. An organizer, 1897, Vice-President Illinois Audubon Society for Protection of Birds.
Life member Franklin Institute.
Member permanent organization West Point Class of 1884.
Achievements
Membership
Clubs: Gridiron, National Press, Army and Navy, Overseas Writers.
Connections
Married Eliza Frances Obee, of Highland Park, Illinois.
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican