Lester Clark was the son of Ambrose Clark, the sheriff who initially arrested Will Banks. Ambrose was also a well known local businessman who operated the Clark Roller Mill outside of Lansing. In this interview, his son, Lester, recounts stories primarily about his father.
Part 1
0:00 Family history
1:30 Ambrose Clark as Sheriff
2:10 Ambrose Clark’s resignation over Will Banks
5:35 Sheriff George Austin
6:10 Ambrose Clark history: farming and logging
8:25 Ambrose Clark’s family
12:15 Will Banks hanging
15:00 Ambrose Clark’s politics
16:30 White Oak School
18:00 Ambrose Clark’s house
21:10 Horse Creek’s reputation
24:10 Lester Clark’s memories
27:30 Lewis Miller
Part 2
0:00 Lewis Miller and witchcraft
2:15 Marriage traditions
4:00 Dancing and corn shucking
9:00 Grandfather at Gettysburg
10:20 Ambrose Clark in Oregon
12:20 Lester Clark in Pennsylvania