Charles Clark (governor)

Charles Clark
24th Governor of Mississippi
In office
November 16, 1863 – May 22, 1865
Preceded byJohn Pettus
Succeeded byWilliam Sharkey
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office
1838–1844
In office
1856–1861
Personal details
Born(1811-05-24)May 24, 1811
Cincinnati, Ohio
DiedDecember 18, 1877(1877-12-18) (aged 66)
Bolivar County, Mississippi
Resting placeBolivar County, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnn Darden
Alma materAugusta College
ProfessionTeacher, lawyer
Signature
Military service
BranchUnited States Army
Confederate States Army
Years of service1847–1848 (U.S.)
1861–1863 (C.S.)
RankColonel (U.S.)
Brigadier-General (C.S.)
CommandsFirst Division, First Corps,
Army of Mississippi
Battles

Charles Clark (May 24, 1811 – December 18, 1877) was the 24th governor of Mississippi from 1863 to 1865.