Beverly L. Clarke
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Beverly Leonidas Clarke (February 11, 1809 - March 17, 1860) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Born in Winterfield, Virginia, Clarke attended the common schools. He moved to Kentucky in 1823. He studied law in Franklin, Kentucky, and was graduated from the Lexington Law School in 1831. He was admitted to the bar in 1833 and commenced practice in Franklin, Kentucky. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1841 and 1842. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1849.
Clarke was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847-March 3, 1849). He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1849. He was an unsuccessful Democratic nominee for Governor in 1855. He was appointed by President Buchanan Minister to Guatemala, and was also accredited to Honduras, and served from January 7, 1858, until his death in Guatemala, March 17, 1860. He was interred in the State Cemetery, Frankfort, Kentucky.
[edit] References
- Beverly L. Clarke at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Beverly L. Clarke at The Political Graveyard
| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John H. McHenry |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd congressional district March 4, 1847–March 3, 1849 |
Succeeded by James Leeper Johnson |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by John L. Marling |
United States Minister to Guatemala July 13, 1858–March 17, 1860 |
Succeeded by Elisha O. Crosby |
| Preceded by Solon Borland |
United States Minister to Honduras August 10, 1858–March 17, 1860 |
Succeeded by James R. Partridge |
