Joshua Maxson Clarke was born in Westerly, R. I., February 15, 1838, and died May 10, 1922, in the same home.
"Joshua was the son of Rev. Henry and Jerusha M. Clarke. March 1, 1862, he was married to Eliza A. Lewis, who died in 1910. Since her death Mr. Clarke has made his home with their only daughter, Mrs. E. E. Whipple. Brother Clarke early confessed Christ by baptism and united with the First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church, and held his membership with that body till his death. At the same time he was a regular attendant on the services of the Pawcatuck Church. Rarely was he absent from the prayer meeting and he was a very tender witness for the Master there.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having been a private in Co. I., 1st R. I. Infantry. At the time of his death he was chaplain of Hancock Post, G. A. R. He had been in the employ of C. B. Cottrell Sons Company for fifty years.
Brother Clarke was a man much respected by all. He was a person of strong convictions and stood by them. He had a deep interest in our denominational work and supported it generously. He was very patient in his sickness, and was perfectly content to answer the call of his heavenly Father. The funeral services were held May 13, 1922, at the home of his daughter, 33 Elm street and were conducted by Rev. Clayton A. Burdick, pastor of the Pawcatuck Church, assisted by Rev. A. L. Davis, pastor of the First Hopkinton Church, of Ashaway."
C. A. B.
