Clarke, William (4)

Clarke, William (4), an English Baptist minister, was born in Kenton, Suffolk, April 7, 1779. He was baptized Oct. 27, 1799; chosen a deacon of the Church. Aug. 26, 1810, and ordained July 14, 1816. For many years he was pastor. at Saxlingham, Norfolk. In 1858 he became pastor at Carleton: Rode, where he remained until his death, Dec. 30, 1864. He was a truly godly man, liberal in. heart, earnest and frequent in prayer, a lover of the house and ordinances of God. See (Lond.) Baptist Hand-book. 1866, p. 127. (J. C. S.)