by Margaret Ingraham and Alec Ingraham
Thomas Talbot Clark was the grandson of Governor Talbot who founded the Talbot Mills in North Billerica. In 1929, upon the death of his father Frederick S. Clark, Thomas assumed the presidency of the corporation. Mr. Clark was active in town affairs, both as an elected official and as a volunteer. He was much admired by his employees and by the townspeople. Thomas Talbot Clark is buried in the Lowell Cemetery, as are his father and grandfather.
This article was extracted from the Spring 2000 edition of The Yankee Doodle Times, newsletter of the Billerica Historical Society.

Clara Colby Sexton (1857-1936)

by Margaret Ingraham and Alec Ingraham
Clara Colby Sexton was born in Billerica. She was active in town affairs and social groups. Fortunately for the town her particular interest lay in the preservation of Billerica's past, whether it might be represented by a piece of homespun cloth, a family Bible, or an old sleigh. Although the trustees of the Bennett Library had graciously provided space for the Billerica Historical Society to accumulate these treasures, its meeting room eventually became cramped with donations.
In 1936 when Clara Sexton died in Billerica it was not surprising that her will stipulated that the Billerica Historical Society should become the recipient of her home at 36 Concord Road, former residence of Billerica's fourth minister. Her wish to preserve the past continues to be honored even today.
This article was extracted from the Spring 2000 edition of The Yankee Doodle Times, newsletter of the Billerica Historical Society.