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His name was York, and he was Clark's slave, willed to him by his father. But Clark did not like to refer to him as slave, so in the journals he just called him "my servant". The two men had grown up together. York was tall, strong, a valuable member of the expedition, and devoted to Clark, who freed him when they returned to St. Louis. Subsequently Clark set him up in the draying business.
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When was York William Clark's slave born?
He was born circa 1770 and he was born into slavery as both his mother Rose and his father York were already slaves of the Clark family. But Clark did not like to refer to him as a "slave", so in the journals he called him "my servant".
Who was Clark of Lewis and Clark?
William Clark was his full name.
Were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark brothers?
No they were not, they were only friends. If you happen to encounter the name "Meriwether Lewis Clark" this is the name of one of William Clark's sons. William Clark and Merwether Lewis had a deep friendship and it's no wonder that William Clark named one of his sons after his dear friend.
Were Lewis and Clark European?
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770-1838) were both born in Virginia.
Who was William Werner What did he have to do with the Corps Of Discovery?
Not a lot is known about William Werner. His rank was Private, and he was convicted of going AWOL. He was part of the Corps of Discovery, which was involved with the Lewis and Clark expedition.
What was the name of the slave that accompanied William Clark on his expedition?
The name of the slave who accompanied William Clark on the expedition was York.
Who had a slave named york?
William clark of the Lewis and clark journey
Does Clark have slaves?
It is noted that William Clark did have a slave, whom he brought with him on his expedition with Meriwether Lewis. The name of the slave was York, an African-American.
What are facts William Clark?
His friend was a slave owened by him......But became his servant.
Are there any paintings containing York William Clark's slave?
never known
Who was chosen to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They also took with them Clark's slave York and the Indian lady Sacajawea
When was York William Clark's slave born?
He was born circa 1770 and he was born into slavery as both his mother Rose and his father York were already slaves of the Clark family. But Clark did not like to refer to him as a "slave", so in the journals he called him "my servant".
When York the slave born?
York was a slave owned by Captain William Clark, one of the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. York was taken on the Expedition and participated fully. York's date of brith is not known, but he was about the same age as Captain Clark, who was born in 1770.
Who was york on the lewis and clark expedition?
His name was York, and he was Clark's slave, willed to him by his father. But Clark did not like to refer to him as slave, so in the journals he just called him "my servant". The two men had grown up together. York was tall, strong, a valuable member of the expedition, and devoted to Clark, who freed him when they returned to St. Louis. Subsequently Clark set him up in the draying business.
Why was William clark hesitant to free york after the expedition?
because he was his dumb slave which he hated and hit every single day
What is the name of William clark's dad?
William Clark's father is John Clark
Did William clark have any pets?
no william clark did not have any pets.
