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Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr is the grandson of William Clark. His father was William Clark's son Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. William Clark had named his son after his friend Meriwether Lewis.

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William Clark's oldest son, Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. (named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition), married Abigail Prather Churchill in January 1834 and they had seven children.


Who was the person name who made the Kentucky Derby?

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Who were Meriwether Lewis's siblings?

Lucy Meriwether, his mother, married William Lewis and he died in 1779 and she married Captain John Marks six months later. She gave birth to Jane Meriwether Anderson, Meriwether Lewis, Lucinda Lewis (who died in childhood) and Dr. Reuben Lewis while married to William Lewis. While married to Capt. John Marks, she gave birth to John Marks, Jr. and Mary Garland Marks.


What are two facts about William Clark?

William Clark was born in the late 1700's. He married and had 10 children. He knew Meriwether Lewis from working with him in the white house. His older brothers name was George Rodgers Clark and his other brothers name was Johnathon. His parents names were Ann Rodgers and John Clark. He had 7 sons named Jefferson Kearny, William Gilbert JR., Meriwether Lewis Clark Sr. ( not the person he traveled to the passage way to the pacifc ocean with.), William preston, George Hancock, Julias Clark, and Edward Clark. He had 2 daughters named Mary Margret Clark and Harriet Clark. Whoever wrote this past answer is the stupidest person in the history of the world bcuz it states that William had 10 children then later it says he had 7 sons and 2 daughters. Excuse me but i am pretty sure 7+2=9. ... just saying! :{


What books did Lewis and Clark bring on the expedition?

1.) "The Journals of Lewis and Clark" by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark2.) "Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West" by Stephen Ambrose3.) "How We Crossed The West: The Adventures Of Lewis And Clark" by Rosalyn Schanzer4.) "The Essential Lewis and Clark" by Landon Y. Jones5.) "Lewis and Clark Through Indian Eyes: Nine Indian Writers on the Legacy of the Expedition" by Alvin M. Josephy Jr.6.) "Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery: An Illustrated History" by Dayton Duncan7.) "The Natural World of Lewis and Clark" by David A. Dalton8.) "Animals on the Trail with Lewis and Clark" by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent9.) "The Journals of Patrick Gass: Member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" by Patrick Gass10.) "Common to This Country: Botanical Discoveries of Lewis and Clark" by Susan H. Munger


Who built Churchill Downs?

Churchill Downs was built by Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., who was inspired by the European horse racing tracks he visited. The racetrack opened on May 17, 1875, and has since become famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby. Clark's vision and efforts in establishing the venue were pivotal in shaping American thoroughbred racing.


Who started thekentucky derby?

Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr. organized the Louisville Jockey Club to raise money for quality racing facilities. This led to land being provided by the Churchill family, and the first derby being run in the month of May, 1875. See link:


Why was Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition interested in organizing the subsequent Kentucky Derby?

That he had the resources, that he knew what he was doing, and that he saw the potential for thoroughbred horse racing in the area may have been the reasons that led Colonel Meriwether Lewis Jr [January 27, 1846 - April 22, 1899] to set the groundwork for the subsequent Kentucky Derby. Clark was the grandson of William Clark [August 1, 1770 - September 1, 1838] of the [Meriwether] Lewis and Clark Expedition into the territory of the Louisiana Purchase.So the Colonel had the necessary connections and the resources. For example, he obtained the land for the subsequent Churchill Downs racetrack from his relatives, John and Henry Churchill.Additionally, Clark knew exactly what he was doing. Through his mother, Abigail Prather Churchill, he was descended from one of Kentucky's 'first families'. His ancestors had been in the subsequent Louisville area since 1787. Clark became knowledgeable in the area's wildlife and in horse riding. Additionally, he was acquainted with running of the world-famous Epsom Derby of England and Grand Prix de Paris of France's Jockey Club.Therefore, Clark knew what his beloved homeland was capable of. Specifically, he drew on the wide reputation of the Kentucky Bluegrass region as the source of superior racehorses from the time of the earliest European settlements.


Did Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. have kids?

Yes he had 3 children who lived past infancy:John Henry Churchill ClarkBirth15 Aug 1874inLouisville, KentuckyDeath23 Mar 1915inJefferson, KentuckyMary Barbaroux ClarkBirth24 Sep 1877inLouisville, Jefferson, KentuckyDeath25 Nov 1956in Washington, D.C.Caroline Carrie Anderson ClarkBirth20 Aug 1876inLouisville, Jefferson, KentuckyDeathAugust-1893


When did John Lewis Smith Jr. die?

John Lewis Smith Jr. died in 1992.


When was John Lewis Smith Jr. born?

John Lewis Smith Jr. was born in 1912.