Holland City News, November 8, 1922

Civil War Veteran Answers Last Roll Call

Obituary of David Clark

The flag in Centennial Park over the Civil War stand was at half-staff Monday in memory of David H. Clark, veteran of the Civil War, who passed away on Saturday. Mr. Clark was well known in Holland, having lived here 49 years. For many years he was engaged in the nursery business and in this capacity he became acquainted with a large numbers of persons in and about Holland.

He was 85 years old. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted as a private in Company K, 128th Ohio Infantry, and he served faithfully. He is survived by his wife and three children, G. E. Clark of Bridgeport, Conn; Mrs. J. D. Kry of Atwood, Kansas; and Mrs. E. Hiler of Holland. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, 61 West 9th Street, Rev. G. H. Fleming officiating.

(Buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery)

 

Transcriber: Joan VanSpronsen
Created: 11 December 2006