William Thomas Clark

William Thomas Clark
William Thomas Clark
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 3rd district
In office
March 31, 1870 – May 13, 1872
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byDewitt Clinton Giddings
Personal details
Born(1831-06-29)June 29, 1831
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1905(1905-10-12) (aged 74)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Military service
Allegiance United States
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 – 1866
Rank Brigadier General
Brevet Major General
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

William Thomas Clark (June 29, 1831 – October 12, 1905) was an American soldier and politician, serving as a general in the Union army during the American Civil War and as a reconstruction era U.S. Congressman.