ELIC L. CLARK

Sacramento County

Biographies

ELIC L. CLARK

ELIC L. CLARK.--A contractor who thoroughly knows the various details of the cement trade, is Elic L. Clark, a native Oregonian, who was born on a farm on February 23, 1870, the son of John Calvin and Pauline (Dillon) Clark, worthy folks who did their part, when pioneers, to help develop the great North-west. Mr. Clark died when our subject was a babe; and one result was that the boy did not have as much leisure when young, but had to start early to make his way in the world. He was able to attend only the rural schools, and had to content himself with completing his education in the great and exacting school of experience.

Turning to the opportunity nearest him, Elic L. Clark went into the timber and helped get out lumber materials and wood; and he also took up farming. In 1904, he came down to Sacramento and commenced twelve years of contracting; and after that he put in four years on his ranch. Whatever he did, he did thoroughly; and when he had finished one period of his activity, he was ready for the next. He was especially alive to the study of Californian conditions; and part of his success may be attributed to his understanding of the problems he has to contend with, and to his being able to foresee difficulties, and to avoid them. His evident desire to give satisfaction to patrons has contributed to his getting more and more to do.

In 1922, Mr. Clark re-engaged in contracting, making cement work his specialty; and he is so equipped by experience and apparatus, that he is able to undertake anything required in the cement line. He employs not fewer than three men, and his yearly accomplishment makes a very fair showing. He cooperates with the Builders’ Exchange.

Mr. Clark was married to Miss Helga Carlson, on December 6, 1917, and they have raised two children by a former marriage, Thomas and Clarence. By the marriage of Clarence, one grandchild, T. E. Clark, has come to gladden the family circle.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor

Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.

Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With Biographical Sketches, Page 908. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.