Patrick Clark probably was born in the 1720s. His name appeared in an Albany merchant's account book in 1748. Over then next few years he maintained a business relationship with the Albany Ten Eycks. In August 1755, he travelled to New York on behalf of William Johnson.

By 1749, he had married Albany native Cornelia Waldron and was raising a family. Although he was a member of St. Peter's Anglican church, by 1769, their nine children had been baptized at the Albany Dutch church where Cornelia was a member.

These Clarks settled in the first ward of Albany where Patrick owned a home and leased another lot from the city government. He was a frequent contractor to the municipal government making roads and using his horse and cart for city businesss. He belonged to an Albany militia company. In 1775 and '76, he furnished firewood and supplies and performed repairs for the Albany Committee of Correspondence. As late as 1790, his home was a Southside landmark.

Patrick Clark was dead by April 25, 1796 when letters of administration were issued on his estate!

Sources: The life of Patrick Clark is CAP biography number 7635. This profile is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources. We seek defining information on his origins!