Job J. Clark
Job J. Clark, insurance agent, London, was born in that city July 15, 1851. He is a son of Judge B. F. Clark, Cashier in the Madison National Bank, whose sketch appears in this record. Our subject was reared in his native village and educated in its public schools. He embarked in the boot and shoe business, with his brother Quinn, remaining with him till the latter's death, September 10, 1878. He soon after sold his stock and trade to Leon Minshall, and then engaged in his present business. He had been made an agent of the Security of New York, in 1870, and the Hartford in 1871. To these two he has added the agency of the Etna, Phoenix, Putnam, Queen of Liverpool, American of Philadelphia, Insurance of North America, Franklin of Columbus, Ohio, and National of Hartford. These companies are among the very best in existence, and Mr. Clark has succeeded in issuing many thousand policies throughout Madison County. Mr. Clark is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Chapter -- Enoch Grand Lodge of Perfection, Franklin Council Princes of Jerusalem, Columbus Chapter Rose Croix, being A. A. S. R. Orient of Ohio Valley of Columbus, American Legion of Honor, Knights of Honor, Knights of Pythias, of London, and Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, of Columbus. He is also connected with the Presbyterian Church, and is Democratic is political matters. He was married. November 14, 1872. to Minnie, daughter of L. P. Wildman. They have three children -- Myrtle, Franklin and Burt.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]