CLARK, C. W. - Putnam

C. W. Clark (deceased) was one of Covington's active business men, and was born in Fountain county in 1838, his parents being among the early settlers of the county. His father was engaged in farming, which business the subject of this brief memoir followed during his early life. His education was received in the subscription schools of that period; and through his aptitude for reading and study, and his own efforts, he acquired a fair education. Becoming well known in this respect, he was elected to the office of township trustee. His first engaging in business in Covington was in the handling of lime, and a partial supply of builders' materials, to which he subsequently added a full stock of lumber. This business he conducted alone until the fall of 1879, when his brother became associated with him. They continued together until the death of Charles W., which occurred a few months after the partnership had been formed. Mr. Clark was married, in 1873, to Miss Julia, daughter of Mr. John Barkley, who is one of the pioneers of Covington. Their union was blessed with one child, a handsome little girl, born in January 1878. Mrs. Clark still resides in Covington, and is one of the estimable and respected ladies of the city.