Joseph Clarke (Canadian politician)
Joseph Andrew Clarke (September 20, 1869 – July 27, 1941) was a Canadian politician and lawyer. He served twice as mayor of Edmonton, Alberta, was a candidate for election to the House of Commons of Canada and the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and was a member of the Yukon Territorial Council (precursor to the Yukon Legislative Assembly).
Joseph Clarke | |
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| 15th Mayor of Edmonton | |
| In office December 9, 1918 – December 13, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Marshall Erskine Evans |
| Succeeded by | David Milwyn Duggan |
| In office November 14, 1934 – November 10, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Kennedy Knott |
| Succeeded by | John Wesley Fry |
| Alderman on Edmonton City Council | |
| In office February 16, 1912 – December 9, 1912 | |
| In office December 8, 1913 – December 13, 1915 | |
| In office December 8, 1924 – December 14, 1925 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1869 Osnabruck Center, Ontario |
| Died | July 27, 1941 (aged 71) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | Labour, Independent, Civic Youth Association |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Party of Alberta, Conservative Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, People's Candidate |
| Spouse | Gwendolen Asbury |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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