Clark Bissell

American judge and politician (1782-1857)
Person human Q885168
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Clark Bissell

Summary

Clark Bissell is a human[1]. Born in Lebanon[2], he… he was born on September 7, 1782[3]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. He died on September 15, 1857[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lebanon[2], Clark Bissell…
  • Clark Bissell died in Norwalk[4].
  • Clark Bissell was born on September 7, 1782[3].
  • Clark Bissell died on September 15, 1857[5].
  • Clark Bissell's father was Joseph William Bissell[9].
  • Clark Bissell was married to Sally Sherwood Bissell[10].
  • A child of Clark Bissell was Samuel Burr Sherwood Bissell[11].
  • Clark Bissell held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Clark Bissell worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Clark Bissell's professions included politician[7].
  • Clark Bissell worked as a judge[8].
  • Clark Bissell held the position of Governor of Connecticut[13].
  • Clark Bissell held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[14].
  • Clark Bissell held the position of member of the State Senate of Connecticut[15].
  • Among Clark Bissell's employers was Yale University[16].
  • Clark Bissell was educated at Yale College[17].
  • Clark Bissell is recorded as male[18].
  • Clark Bissell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Clark Bissell was affiliated with the Whig Party[20].
  • Clark Bissell's Commons category is recorded as Clark Bissell[21].
  • Clark Bissell's family name is recorded as Bissell[22].
  • Clark Bissell's given name is recorded as Clark[23].
  • Clark Bissell's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[24].
  • Clark Bissell's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+6'}[25].
  • Clark Bissell's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/clark-bissell/[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Clark Bissell was born in Lebanon[2]. He was born on September 7, 1782[3]. His father was Joseph William Bissell[9].

Education

Clark Bissell was educated at Yale College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. Clark Bissell was employed by Yale University[16]. Positions held include Governor of Connecticut[13], a governor[27], in United States[28], founded in 1776[29]; Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[14]; and member of the State Senate of Connecticut[15].

Personal Life

Among Clark Bissell's spouses was Sally Sherwood Bissell[10]. A child of him was Samuel Burr Sherwood Bissell[11]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[20].

Death and Burial

Clark Bissell died on September 15, 1857[5]. He died in Norwalk[4].

FAQs

Where was Clark Bissell born?

Clark Bissell was born in Lebanon[2].

Where did Clark Bissell die?

Clark Bissell passed away in Norwalk[4].

Who were Clark Bissell's parents?

Clark Bissell's father was Joseph William Bissell[9].

Who was Clark Bissell married to?

Clark Bissell's spouses include Sally Sherwood Bissell[10].

What did Clark Bissell do for work?

Clark Bissell worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8].

Where did Clark Bissell go to school?

Clark Bissell was educated at Yale College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Norwalk
    Number of children {'amount': '+6'}
    Child Samuel Burr Sherwood Bissell
    Instance of human
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