J. A. Clarke
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-02-1857 | Democratic | AD-20 | 0 | Win |
Candidate Biography:
James Alexander Clarke
Born: January 31, 1827 in Brookfield, NY
Married: Nellie H. La Salle (m. 1853), Hebulena A. Prescott (m. 1858)
Children: Emma M., James A. Jr., Frank La Salle, and Brownie
Died: December 11, 1906 in Los Angeles, CA
1859-1860s: County Judge, Sierra County
1874: District Attorney, Butte County
1896: City Recorder, City of Pomona
- At age 14 (in 1874), James Jr. burned down J.M. Woodman's church in Chico. As District Attorney, Clarke hired another attorney to prosecute his son.
Source: Ancestry Person (ancestryinstitution.com)