A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Clarke, George Henry
CLARKE. (Lieutenant, 1843.)
George Henry Clarke, born 20 May, 1816, is youngest son of the late Rich. Clarke, Esq., of Welton Place, co. Northampton, an officer in the 3rd Dragoon Guards, by Philippa, daughter and heir of the Rev. Geo. Tymms, M.A., Rector of Harpole, and Vicar of Dallington.
This officer entered the Navy 27 June, 1828; passed his examination 3 June, 1835; served in North America and the West Indies, as Mate of the Hydra steam-vessel, Capt. Alex. Murray; attained the rank he now holds 26 Jan. 1843; joined, 15 May following, the Excellent gunnery-ship at Portsmouth, Capt. Sir. Thos. Hastings; and, since 11 Oct. 1843, has been employed in the Stromboli steam-sloop, Capt. Thos. Fisher, on particular service.