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Clark J. Sutherland, M. D., a well known physician of Clarkston, Independence township, where he has been very successfully engaged in the duties that pertain to his profession since 1892, is one of the leading and most public spirited citizens of the town. He was born May 6, 1867, in the village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan, and is a son of Andrew and Abigail (Clark) Sutherland.

The grandfather of our subject, who was of Highland Scotch descent, was a native of New York, and a farmer by vocation. He came to Michigan in 1828, locating in Ray township, Macomb County, and there took up government land. He suffered many hardships during the period when he was clearing and getting it under cultivation. He was a hard worker, thrifty and temperate, and made a success of his business. He had five boys and three girls.

Andrew Sutherland, who was born in Ontario County, New York, came to Michigan with his parents in 1828, and has been chiefly engaged in farming, although he is a wagon-maker by trade. He now lives in Oxford. He was married to Abigail Clark, a native of Michigan and daughter of Rowland E. Clark. They are the parents of five children, namely: Jennie (De Shon), a resident of Oxford; Thankful M. (Fuller), deceased; Margaret (Lee), who resides in Oxford; Frank C., of Oxford; and Clark J., whose name heads this sketch.

Dr. Clark J. Sutherland commenced his education in the village schools of Oxford, and was graduated from the Oxford High School in 1887. He entered the University of Michigan in 1888, received his degree of M. D. in June, 1891, and began his practice in Clarkson in January, 1892, where he has practiced ever since. He is a member of the Michigan State and Oakland County Medical societies. He is a member of Cedar Lodge, No. 60, F. & A. M.; Oakland Chapter, No. 5, R. A. M.; Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Knights of the Maccabees (of which he has been medical examiner for several years), Tribe of Ben Hur and the Independence Grange. Politically he is a Republican and in 1900 was elected coroner but did not qualify.

Dr. Sutherland was married September 11, 1892, to Maude J. Rose, a native of Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. She is a daughter of Martin Rose, a native of New York.