Proceedings of the New York Historical Association [1906]New York State Historical Association. Meeting
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Proceedings of the New York Historical Association [1906]
New York State Historical Association. Meeting
New York (State) -- History -- Periodicals; New York State Historical Association -- Periodicals
From Miss Anna Mott, of Glens Falls. Miss Mott is a daughter of James
Mott, who was a co-laborer in the temperance cause with Dr. Clark, and
his neighbor at Clark's Corners: "As I remember Dr. B. J. Clark, he was
a cultured, refined man, with fine sensibility. He had a kind word and
look for every one that was worthy of it. He was of medium height and
size. His hair and eyes were black; his forehead high and broad. His
mouth and chin bespoke firmness. His complexion 'was dark. As I saw Dr.
Clark, he was a very kind, gentlemanly old man, and appreciated every
kindness he received."
From Austin L. Reynolds, of South Glens Falls. Mr. Reynolds knew Dr.
Clark for many years, and assisted him in the temperance work: "Dr.
Clark's name was Billy, instead of William. He was stocky in form, and
weighed about 175 lbs. His height was about 5 ft. 6 in.; complexion
fair; dark hair and eyes, and very heavy eyebrows. He was peculiarly
successful as a physician and as a business man. Was the owner of
several farms and was interested in a paper mill, situated on what is
known as Snoot Kill Creek. Later, he moved to Glens Falls and was
proprietor of a drug store for a number of years in that village. Then
he returned to Clark's Corners with his daughter, Mrs. Alfred C. Farlin
(widow), as housekeeper, and remained at his homestead for several
years. He lost his eyesight and was entirely blind. Then he returned to
Glens Falls, and died in 1866. He left one son and three daughters, all
of whom are now dead."
_A Visit to Clark's Corners._
In order that I might obtain a better understanding of the topography
of the neighborhood, I visited Clark's Corners on a day in August, 1905.
Driving west from Fort Edward, at a distance of three miles I came to
Reynolds' (four) Corners. I was very courteously received by Mr. Austin
L. Reynolds, who gave me full information as to all the historic spots
connected with the Moreau society. Mr. Reynolds is at an advanced age,
more than eighty, but he promptly and clearly communicated to me the
facts herewith set forth.
The roads at Reynolds' Corners run toward the cardinal points, and the
burying ground of the Union Meeting House is at a short distance east
of the corners, as already has been stated by Dr. Mott. The remains of
Dr. Clark were removed from this, the place of their first burial, and
were re-interred at Glens Falls. The site of the Union Meeting House is
unoccupied, the present chapel standing on other ground, some distance
to the west. The Union Meeting House was Dr. Clark's place of worship,
and his pastor, Rev. Lebbeus Armstrong, resided at the parsonage,
one-half mile south of the church and on the west side of the highway.
The cottage which stands on the site of Armstrong's home is now the
residence of Mr. Halsey Chambers. It was here that Dr. Clark came in
the night upon his historic errand.
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