Stephen Clark (New York treasurer)

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Stephen Clark (February 22, 1792 – April 20, 1871) was an American politician who served as the 23rd Treasurer of New York State. He came from Malta, New York, and lived in Albany. Clark was a member of the American Party (Know Nothings).

Career highlights
- Worked as a general contractor and helped rebuild the Long Bridge over the Potomac River (opened 1835) and the High Bridge in New York City (opened 1848).
- Canal commissioner from 1842 to 1844 and again from 1845 to 1847.
- Elected New York State Treasurer in November 1855 and took office January 1, 1856. He followed Elbridge G. Spaulding and was later succeeded by Isaac V. Vanderpoel.
- In June 1856, he was suspended by Governor Myron Clark in a dispute over canal-board actions; the suspension was later revoked. He served as treasurer until 1857.

Personal life
- Born in Malta, New York, and lived in Albany, New York.
- Married Pamela (Pamelia) Fay (1801–1842); after her death, he married Sarah Louisa Clark (1810–1898). He and his wives had five children.
- Died on April 20, 1871, and was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, New York.