"At Rest"
Submitted by Cynthia Heinemann

One after another of the old and esteemed citizens are passing to the "bourne from whence no traveler returns." Last Friday morning at ten minutes past eight o'clock, George Clarke passed quietly over the mysterious river.

 The deceased was born at Vanceburg, KY, Feb. 8, 1824. In 1849, he married Miss Rachel Montgomery, of Gallia Co, O, and six years later removed to Ironton, where he has been engaged in business ever since. From 1867 until last August he was associated with his brother, D. H. Clarke, in the firm of Clarke & Clark, wholesale grocers, which firm is too well known to need any comment. Since his retrial from that firm, August 10th, his health has steadily declined until the sad end, which came yesterday, was not unexpected.

Mr. Clarke was one of the pioneers of Ironton and had become so closely associated with her business interests that his departure is a loss which will be perceptible to all. His life and deeds are those of an upright, honest and conscientious citizen.

In his early life he spent some years in the steamboat business; and about the year 1875-6 he made a trip around the world, visiting all the points of interest on that trip. He was possessed of a most wonderful memory, and took special delight in describing his trip.
To his family and relatives the deepest sympathies of an entire community will be heartily extended.
The funeral occurred at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock p.m. Sunday.

--Ironton Register 10/25/1890