Rahway in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capt. Thomas Clark
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
1. Capt. Thomas Clark Marker
Captain of Artillery
in the Continental Army
Fought at the Battle of Princeton
Served in
the Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1781
Died May 13, 1789, in his 37th year.
The children of his son Jonathan and of his grandson William Squire Clark commemorate his heroic life.
Erected by Grand children and Great Grand children of Capt. Thomas Clark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 1789.
Location. 40° 37.01′ N, 74° 17.095′ W. Marker is in Rahway, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on St Georges Avenue (County Route 27), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Rahway Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rahway NJ 07065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Abraham Clark (a few steps from this marker); Terrill Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchants and Drovers Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Rahway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington Tulip Poplar
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Regarding Capt. Thomas Clark. Capt. Thomas Clark is one of 42 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the Rahway Cemetery.
Also see . . . Abraham Clark. (Submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
2. Clark Family in Rahway Cemetery
Thomas Clark is buried next to his parents, Abraham and Sarah. Abraham Clark is a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
3. Graves in Rahway Cemetery
Capt. Thomas Clark is buried among many of his fellow Revolutionary War veterans.
4. Commission muster roll listing Captain Thomas Clark
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
5. Clark Family Plot
Thomas, Abraham, Sarah and other members of the Clark family were laid to rest at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,961 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on November 28, 2018, by John Wesley Felix Appleby of Summerfield, Florida. 5. submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
