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Birth of William Clark
In Caroline County, Virgina parents Jonathan Clark and Geroge Rodgers Clark welcome William Clark to the earth. -
Nineteen year old Clark joined the Northwest Indian War
Clark began to keep a journal of his mission, which soon became a lifelong practice. During his service in the war, Clark was chosen as the captain of the Indiana militia, sent on a mission to talk with the Creek and Cherokee, and served as an acting lieutenant and ensign. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
William Clark commanded riflemen in this historic battle that brought the Northwest Indian War to an end. He was one of the most unkown hero's of the war. The US victory led to Clark being asked to lead a mission to Missouri to settle arguments with some of the natives. And yes, he accepts the offer. -
Clark resigned
Clark resigned from his military position at age 26, due to his waning health. He went back to his family's plantation. His family planatation was located near Louisville, Kentucky. -
Meriwether Lewis asks Clark to join the Corps of Discovery
At 33, Clark was asked by Lewis to share command of the Corps of Discovery. He and Meriwether Lewis led a mission to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory. The expedition lasted three years and Clark was well known for treating the natives and slaves with respect on the expedition -
The Corps Meets for the First Time.
Lewis arrives at Clarksville, across the Ohio River from
present-day Louisville, Kentucky, and soon meets up with
William Clark. Clark’s African-American slave York
and nine men from Kentucky are added to the party. The men are ready to set off -
The Corps meet the Western Indians.
First official council between representatives of United States and western Indians occurs north of present-day Omaha, when Corps of Discovery meets with small delegation of Oto and Missouri Indians. Clark and Lewis hand out peace medals, 15-star flags, and gifts; parade men and show off technology etc. This causes no dispute between the Americans and Indians. -
Sacagawea joins the Corps
Sacagawea was very useful throughouts the mission. She was used as a translator. But she was best used for leading the Corps through the mission. She had also helped them by telling them what food is good to eat, and what was not. William Clark was a strong reason why she had joined. -
Corps of Discovery Heads Back
The Corps of Discovery heads back. William Clark had gained geographic understanding of what it was like out west. And most importantly gained the fur trade out west, and gained new areas later on in Washington, and Oregon -
Clark is agent of Indian affiars
Clark was chosen by President Jefferson. It was his assignment to create trading posts in territory that was settled by Native Americans. Clark created his headquarters in St. Louis. -
William Clark is Married
William Clark married Julia Hancock. They went on to have five children over the next ten years. The kids names are, Meriweather Lewis Clark, William Preston Clark, Edmund Clark, and Harriet Clark. -
Merriwether Lewis death takes its toll
Clark was often supported in his political conquest by his friend Meriwether Lewis. Upon his death, Clark began drinking, grew lonely, had family problems, and acquired a lot of debt. -
Clark led a War of 1812 Expedition
Fort Shelby, the first post in Wisconsin, was established by the expedition of 1814. During this time, he was also appointed by President Madison to the Missouri territory governor. This was one of Clarks's many jobs being a explorer, soldier, Indian agent too. -
Death of William Clark
In Saint Louis, Missouri, William Clark died.
