Albert Clarke was born in Granville on this day in 1840.

He would go on to become a well-known journalist and businessman. Clarke studied law and then practiced in Montpelier before moving to St. Albans.

He bought the Messenger as well as the Transcript newspapers, and consolidated them. He later sold the paper and went to work for the Boston Daily Advertiser.

Clarke would also work as editor and manager of the Rutland Herald, but left after being elected secretary and executive officer of the Home Market Club.

Under Clarke’s direction, the Home Market Bulletin became a leading economic journal in the world.

Composite image created by The Vermont Book Of Days. Historic image courtesy Vermont Historical Society, from "The Vermonter" magazine # 9-10, 1904. Granville Post Office is a Vermont Book Of Days photo