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Clarke Last Name History & Origin
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Name Origin
Clarke comes from the word "clericus" which means "clerk."
Spellings & Pronunciations
Some alternate spellings of Clarke are Clark, Clerke, and De Clare.
Nationality & Ethnicity
The Clarke family comes from Finland, Norway, France, and England.
Famous People named Clarke
Governor Jeremiah Clarke, Governor of Rhode Island, (1648- 1649)
Walter Clarke, Governor of Rhode Island, (1676- 1677)
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Second son of Amilius and Ellen Clarke of High St Bangor.
Prior to WW1 he was serving his apprenticeship in Coventry at the Humber Engineering Works who made bicycles.
He enlisted in Birmingham on 17th September 1914 and was sent to the Dardanelles Where he was shot and died the following day from a gunshot wound to his head. He was just 20 years old.
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1 stack saltine crackers
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Blend ingredients. Product should be very moist but not runny. If needed, add a few extra saltines. Mound into a large tablespoonful and drop into about a half inch of hot cooking oil or melted shortening in a large skillet. Flatten cake with spatula and fry until golden brown on both sides. Stack fried cakes on absorbant paper towels. Serve hot or cold.
These cakes keep well in the refrigerator, and may be re-warmed if desired. They are also delicious snacks eaten cold. Try melting grated cheese on top for a handy "pizza", or add sweet basil for an extra flavor treat. Make them in smaller sizes for use as hors d'ourves, or for potluck suppers.
This was a recipe of my father's mother of Richmond, Virginia; and may have originated in the American Civil War. Originally my father used dried bread pieces when making this recipe. I would love to hear from anyone who may know the origin of this recipe.
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Son of James Clarke & Edna Wiker
Served in US Navy
Had many children, found 13 of us
Including two of his children that passed in a fire in HuntingtonBeach California in the 70’s
Fire said to be Started by a young son, William Jr.