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.