William Clark

Birth of a ExplorerBorn on august 1 ,177o in Caroline ,county. he grew up on his family's plantation.

He had lack of school ,but had a tutor to teach him the things he needed .

Parents and FamilyHis parents HAD part Scottish and English ancestry

His family owned a plantation in Virginia . they moved to Kentucky after the plantation closed

Career

William Clark became an officer in the army and was under the commands of general Anthony wane

William Clark became friends with Meriwether Lewis in war and fought together

Expedition

The expedition started in 1804 and Thomas Jefferson planned it.

Lewis and Clark had discovered more than 100 new animals unknown to science.

AccomplishmentsLewis and Clark had accomplished many things. They crossed the area that no one knew about.

FactsDuring the expedition, Lewis and Clark drew over 140 maps on their own.

Lewis and Clark had the first fourth of July west of Mississippi

Family William Clark took care of Sacajawea's children when she died. HE and his wife treated them nicely.

Death

William Clark died on September 1,1838 in st. Louis , Missouri

It was a terrifying day and people came and circled