Nathaniel CLARKE

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He was educated in the law office of Secretary Morton, and was known as Counsellor Clarke. He was appointed Secretary of colony by Sir E. Andros, in 1686, and shared in the unpopularity of that officer, so much so, that when Sir Edmund was sent to England a prisoner, Nathaniel Clarke was sent with him. He soon, however, returned to Plymouth, a favorite with the Court of England, and continued the practice of the law. His house was on the main street, the same afterwards occupied by Judge Thomas. Andros made him a rant of Clark's Island, which the people refused to confirm, and he failed of securing the property.

He married Dorothy Lettice Gray, widow of Edward Gray, a rich merchant of Plymouth, but they did not live together comfortably, and after much scandal she left him; but afterwards, says James Thacher, returned to live with him. He died without issue, Jan. 31, 1717, and was buried on Burial Hill, where his gravestone may yet be seen. She died in 1728, aged 80.

Family/Spouse: Dorothy LETTICE. Dorothy was born about 1648; died in 1728. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]