Charles Clarke, 1860 - 1861

Clarke was born in Wolverhampton to an established family, and as such was connected with one of the largest iron foundries in the town. He was renowned as a generous employer to the six hundred staff working at the Hollow Ware Iron Foundry, the company that he ran with his brother after their father's death. He held a prominent commercial and social position in the town, and advocated generosity towards the local poor and needy. He was an original member of the council when Wolverhampton became a municipal borough, and progressed from councillor to alderman and eventually to chief magistrate and mayor. He was also chairman of several committees. Tragically Clarke committed suicide in 1863.

Funeral Wolverhampton Chronicle 4th February 1863.
Report Wolverhampton Chronicle 11th February 1863.
J Jones The Mayors of Wolverhampton Vol 1 (EJ Rowland, Wolverhampton)
Photograph Index - Y1/ CLAR.C