Albert Clarke, 'Doctor,' as he was familiarly called, departed this life Monday morning, March 9, 1896.
Mr. Clarke had been in poor health for three years. About two years ago he received a partial stroke of paralysis and another one year ago. His strength had gradually declined and since the death of his wife on January 30, he has been confined to the house.
Albert Clarke was born in Scott, N. Y., June 20, 1832. His parents were Job and Emily Pardee Clarke. February 4, '55, he was married to Elvira Greene, daughter of George S. Greene, by Rev. A. W. Coon. In the winter of 1878 while Rev. J. L. Hoffman was holding revival meetings at Scott Mr. Clarke was converted and united with the S. D. B. church.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke moved to Milton in '88 and have remained here since. Of Mr. Clarke's brothers there are Corydon of this place; Rev. J. B. of Alfred, and Chester of Nile, N. Y.; Azel of Westerly, R. I.; Lewis of Plainfield, N. J. Mrs. J. T. Dunham of the latter place, is a sister.
The daughters - Dr. Ella Crandall, and Misses Kate and Grace Clarke - who cared for their parents so tenderly and devotedly, are all that remain of the family. The funeral was held from the house this morning (Wednesday) at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. A. Witter of Albion.
