Died - In Boston on the 11th inst. Mr. Hugh Hamilton Clark, merchant; of the firm of Humphrey & Clark, and son of Ninian Clark, Esq., of New-Boston, age 37. Mr. C died of consumption. In the spring of 1813 himself and consort being both affected with pneumonic disorders, Mr. C. gave up business and moved to the country, in the hope that a change of air might relieve their complaints. They removed to this place [Amherst NH] and resided in the family of Rev. Mr. Barnard, the father of Mrs. C. This hope proved illusive to Mrs. C who lingered until ___, when her disease rapidly hastened her to the grave; leaving to the care of her husband, three young children, with the melancholy prospect of soon following her and leaving them orphans in the world. But it pleased a Holy Providence to spare him for a considerable time, and to restore his health, so that he had resumed his business in Boston for two years past, and previous to the commencement of his last illness, he enjoyed better health than he had done for many years. Yet, in the midst of his brightening prospects, and the renewed hope of enjoying life, the destroyer came! - His consumptive symptoms returned, and after an illness of eleven weeks, which he endured with christian composure he departed to be here no more. His remains were brought to this town [Amherst], by his own request, and were interred on Tuesday by the side of his deceased consort ..... [The Farmers' Cabinet, 18 Apr 1818, page 3]
Died - In Boston on the 11th inst. Mr. Hugh Hamilton Clark, merchant; of the firm of Humphrey & Clark, and son of Ninian Clark, Esq., of New-Boston, age 37. Mr. C died of consumption. In the spring of 1813 himself and consort being both affected with pneumonic disorders, Mr. C. gave up business and moved to the country, in the hope that a change of air might relieve their complaints. They removed to this place [Amherst NH] and resided in the family of Rev. Mr. Barnard, the father of Mrs. C. This hope proved illusive to Mrs. C who lingered until ___, when her disease rapidly hastened her to the grave; leaving to the care of her husband, three young children, with the melancholy prospect of soon following her and leaving them orphans in the world. But it pleased a Holy Providence to spare him for a considerable time, and to restore his health, so that he had resumed his business in Boston for two years past, and previous to the commencement of his last illness, he enjoyed better health than he had done for many years. Yet, in the midst of his brightening prospects, and the renewed hope of enjoying life, the destroyer came! - His consumptive symptoms returned, and after an illness of eleven weeks, which he endured with christian composure he departed to be here no more. His remains were brought to this town [Amherst], by his own request, and were interred on Tuesday by the side of his deceased consort ..... [The Farmers' Cabinet, 18 Apr 1818, page 3]
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Sacred to the memory of Mr. Hugh Hamilton Clark who departed this life April 11th 1818 aged 37
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