Biographical information"CLARKSON, Joseph Charles, born 1.9.1849, son of Charles Foster and Hannah (nee Leeder). To Fremantle from Pt. Walcott 1875. Roebourne contractor 1876 . Northwest: pearler 1878, Bessie schooner, interest in Barrington, cutter wrecked 10 1881. Owner
of schooner Dawn 1881-1886. Sheepfarmer 1884-1889 with brother Robert (BDWA)
Of Roebourne. Employed Ah Coo, Ah Tow (4), Ah Toy (6), Chia Hun, Lim Qua.