Samuel Asahel Clarke

1827–1909 (age 82)

Salem Pioneer Cemetery

Biography

Samuel Asahel Clarke spent his life chronicling events of the Pacific Northwest with a reporter's curiosity and a pioneer's heart. His insightful writing helped inform and connect the growing community of Oregon, and he held a deep appreciation for the rugged landscape he called home.

In Salem Pioneer Cemetery his memory endures among those who value the story of early settlement, where he is remembered for capturing the spirit of a developing region.