Son of Benjamin Clarke, MRCS, surgeon-dentist, who practised in Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, W. He received his professional training at the London Hospital and practised at Spackman's Buildings, Hackney. He was Surgeon to the Homerton District of the Hackney Union. In 1855 he practised at 1 Rich

Educated at Guy’s Hospital. He practised latterly at 46 Montagu Square, W, where he died on May 12th, 1886.