Cary McClelland1,2

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*He married Mary Wathen, daughter of Nicholas Miles Wathen and Sarah Heaton.1,2 

Family

 Mary Wathen b. 2 Oct 1785, d. 5 May 1853

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

John M. McClenathan1

b. 11 July 1829, d. 17 November 1901
Family
Birth*11 July 1829John M. McClenathan was born on 11 July 1829.1 
Marriage*1866He married Johanna McCarty, daughter of Charles McCarty and Ellen Sullivan, in 1866.1,2 
Death*17 November 1901He died on 17 November 1901 at age 721 
Burial* and was buried in Section 1, Lot 71 of St. James Cemetery, Crossingville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Johanna McCarty b. 25 May 1848, d. 18 Oct 1926

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John M McClenathan, Memorial# 29878541. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Johanna (McCarty) McClenathan, Memorial# 29878539.

Arvel B. McCleskey1

b. 25 November 1908
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*25 November 1908Arvel B. McCleskey was born on 25 November 1908 in Texas.1 
(Son) Census US 19103 May 1910Arvel was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 3 May 1910 in the household of his parents in Justice Precinct 1, Eastland County, Texas. He was 15 months old.2 
(Son) Census US 19206 February 1920Arvel B. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 February 1920 in the household of his parents in Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. He was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Arvel B McCleskey, Memorial# 8239900. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George B. and Gertie McCleskey, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas; Roll: T624_1547; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375560. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. Bennie and Gertie E. McCleskey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 177. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Chester Lee McCleskey1

b. 28 January 1911, d. 2 July 1949
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1,2,3 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1,4,3 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*28 January 1911Chester Lee McCleskey was born on 28 January 1911 in Eastland County, Texas.1,3 
(Son) Census US 19206 February 1920Chester Lee was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 February 1920 in the household of his parents in Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. He was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year.5 
(Son) Census US 19309 April 1930Chester Lee was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in the household of his parents in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. He was 19 years old and was working as a laborer on the family farm for wages.6 
Marriage*1934He married first Anna Inez Craig in 1934.7,3 
Census US 1940*17 April 1940Oma and Chester McCleskey were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 17 April 1940 in Pinal County, Arizona. Chester was 29 years of age and worked as a tractor driver on a cotton farm, and Oma was 24 years of age. Chester had completed his education through the 4th year of high school, and Oma had completed hers through the 3rd year of high school. They rented their home for $2 per month, and had both lived in rural Roosevelt County, New Mexico in 1935. Their daughter, Oma Lee, who was 4 years old, was enumerated with them.8 
(Husband) Death1942Chester became a widower when Oma (Craig) McCleskey died in 1942 at about age 28.7 
Marriage*He married second, as her second husband, Evelyn Miller, daughter of Leonard W. Miller and Mattie Victoria Webb.1,9 
Residence*1948He and his wife were listed as Chester L. McCleskey and Evelyn, residing at 4509 S. Central, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, in the Phoenix, Arizona City Directory of 1948.10 
Death*2 July 1949He died on 2 July 1949, at age 38, from a crushed skull, fractured left hip and other injuries sustained in a serious truck accident on the Woodson Highway, 15 miles north of Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas.1 
Burial*He was buried in Eastland City Cemetery, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas.3 
Gravestone Memorial*7 September 1949 On 7 September 1949, his widow, Mrs. Evelyn McCleskey of 1507 W. Commerce Street, Eastland, submitted an application for a bronze Military marker to be delivered to Eastland City Cemetery for his grave.11

Family 1

 Anna Inez Craig b. 1914, d. 1942
Child 1.Oma Lee McCleskey12,3 b. 26 May 1936

Family 2

 Evelyn Miller b. 15 Feb 1912, d. 13 May 1986

Citations

  1. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 2 July 1949 on Woodson Highway 15 miles north of Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA, of Chester Lee McCleskey of 800 W. Lindsey, Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA, age 38, born on 28 January 1911 in Eastland, Texas, married, truck driver, son of Bennie McCleskey and Gertrude Fisher, both born in Texas, cause of death was crushed skull from accident, informant Mrs. C. L. McCluskey, burial in Eastland Cemetery, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George B McCleskey, Memorial# 10201520. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Chester Lee McCleskey, Memorial# 14800813.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude E McCleskey, Memorial# 10201510.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. Bennie and Gertie E. McCleskey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 177. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna Inez “Oma” (Craig) McCleskey, Memorial# 177464015.
  8. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Chester and Oma McCleskey, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pinal, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00113; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 11-24. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mrs. Evelyn McCleskey of Eastland, daughter of Mrs. Mattie Miller, and Sterling Price Dolberry of Tyler, son of Mrs. Crethel Evans of Weatherford, on Saturday, 16 December 1950 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Turner, Eastland, Texas, USA, citing The Tyler Courier-Times, Tyler, Texas, Sunday, 31 December 1950, page 16. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  10. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Chester L McCleskey and Evelyn McCleskey at 4509 S Central, Phoenix, Arizona, USA in the Phoenix, Arizona, City Directory, 1948. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  11. [S2202] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, headstone application for Chester L McCleskey, Private, born 28 January 1911, Service# 6 248 712, served in Troup B 7th Cavalry, enlisted 6 July 1931, discharged 20 December 1933, died on 2 July 1949, burial in Eastland, Eastland, Texas, USA, application submitted on 7 September 1949 by Mrs. Evelyn McCleskey of 1507 W. Commerce Street, Eastland, Texas, referencing National Archives at Washington DC, Washington DC, USA, Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Oma Lee (McCleskey) Creighton, Memorial# 64049451.

Clara N. McCleskey1

b. 16 April 1923, d. 17 December 1943
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*16 April 1923Clara N. McCleskey was born on 16 April 1923 in Texas.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Clara Nell McCleskey.2,1 
(Daughter) Census US 19309 April 1930Clara N. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in the household of her parents in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. She was 7 years old and had not attended school within the census year.3 
(Daughter) Census US 19404 April 1940Clara N. was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 4 April 1940 in the household of her widowed mother on Highway 57, Eastland County, Texas. She was 16 years old, had never attended school, and was unable to work. She had lived with her parents in rural Roosevelt County, New Mexico in 1935.4 
Death*17 December 1943She died from an affliction she had had since birth on 17 December 1943 in Eastland County, Texas, at age 201,2 
Burial* and was buried in Eastland City Cemetery, Eastland, Eastland County.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Clara Nell McCleskey, Memorial# 14800910. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 17 December 1943 in Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, USA, of Clara Nell McCleskey of Eastland, Eastland, Texas, USA, age 20, born on 16 April 1923 in Texas, daughter of G. B. McCleskey and Gertie Fisher, both born in Texas, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie McCleskey, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eastland, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04024; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 67-6. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dollie Mae McCleskey1

b. 2 August 1915
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*2 August 1915Dollie Mae McCleskey was born on 2 August 1915 in Texas.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 19206 February 1920Dollie M. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 February 1920 in the household of her parents in Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. She was 4 years old.2 
(Daughter) Census US 19309 April 1930Dollie M. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in the household of her parents in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. She was 14 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Dollie Mae (McClesky) Taylor, Memorial# 10289184. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. Bennie and Gertie E. McCleskey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 177. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

George B. McCleskey1

b. 1889, d. 1935
Family
Birth*1889George B. McCleskey was born in 1889 in Texas.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was George Benson McCleskey.3,1 
Name VariationHe was called Bennie.4 
Marriage*He married Gertrude E. Fisher.4,5,1 
Census US 1910*3 May 1910Gertie and George B. McCleskey were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 2 and 3 May 1910 in Justice Precinct 1, Eastland County, Texas. George was 20 years of age and worked as a farmer on his own account, and Gertie was 22 years of age. They rented their farm, had been married for 2 years and Gertie had given birth to 1 child, and he was living. Their baby boy Arvel was 15 months old.6 
Census US 1920*6 February 1920Gertie E. and G. Bennie McCleskey were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 February 1920 in Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. Bennie was 30 years of age and a general farmer working on his own account, and Gertie was 32 years of age. They owned their farm with a mortgage, and were enumerated with their five children. Arvel B. and Chester L. were ages 11 and 8 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year. Hiram G., Dollie M. and Gertrude E. were ages 6, 4 and 1½ years, respectively, and not yet going to school.2 
Census US 1930*9 April 1930Gertie and G. Bennie McCleskey were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. Ben was 40 years of age and a general farmer working on his own account, and Gertie was 42 years of age. Their ages when they married were 18 and 20 years, respectively. They rented their farm in 1930 and their six youngest children were enumerated with them. Chester L. was 19 years old and was working as a laborer on the family farm for wages; Hiram G. was 16 years old, had attended school within the census year, and worked as a farm laborer for no pay as a member of the family; Dollie M. and Gertrude E. were ages 14 and 11 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; and Clara N. and Mary E. were ages 7 and 5 years, respectively, and had not attended school.7 
Death*1935He died in 1935 at about age 461 
Burial* and was buried in Elida Cemetery, Elida, Roosevelt County, New Mexico.1 

Family

 Gertrude E. Fisher b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Children 1.Arvel B. McCleskey8 b. 25 Nov 1908
 2.Chester Lee McCleskey+4,1,3 b. 28 Jan 1911, d. 2 Jul 1949
 3.Hiram G. McCleskey9 b. 5 Jul 1913
 4.Dollie Mae McCleskey10 b. 2 Aug 1915
 5.Gertrude E. McCleskey11 b. 10 May 1918
 6.Clara N. McCleskey12 b. 16 Apr 1923, d. 17 Dec 1943
 7.Mary E. McCleskey7 b. 1925

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George B McCleskey, Memorial# 10201520. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. Bennie and Gertie E. McCleskey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 177. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Chester Lee McCleskey, Memorial# 14800813.
  4. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 2 July 1949 on Woodson Highway 15 miles north of Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA, of Chester Lee McCleskey of 800 W. Lindsey, Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA, age 38, born on 28 January 1911 in Eastland, Texas, married, truck driver, son of Bennie McCleskey and Gertrude Fisher, both born in Texas, cause of death was crushed skull from accident, informant Mrs. C. L. McCluskey, burial in Eastland Cemetery, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude E McCleskey, Memorial# 10201510.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George B. and Gertie McCleskey, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas; Roll: T624_1547; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375560. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Arvel B McCleskey, Memorial# 8239900.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram G. McCleskey, Memorial# 25458311.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dollie Mae (McClesky) Taylor, Memorial# 10289184.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude Elizabeth (McCleskey) Stanton, Memorial# 54406474.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clara Nell McCleskey, Memorial# 14800910.

Gertrude E. McCleskey1

b. 10 May 1918
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*10 May 1918Gertrude E. McCleskey was born on 10 May 1918 in Ranger, Eastland County, Texas.1 
Name VariationHer full name was Gertrude Elizabeth McCleskey.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19206 February 1920Gertrude E. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 February 1920 in the household of her parents in Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. She was age 1½.2 
(Daughter) Census US 19309 April 1930Gertrude E. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in the household of her parents in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. She was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude Elizabeth (McCleskey) Stanton, Memorial# 54406474. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. Bennie and Gertie E. McCleskey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 177. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Hiram G. McCleskey1

b. 5 July 1913
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*5 July 1913Hiram G. McCleskey was born on 5 July 1913 in Texas.1,2 
(Son) Census US 19206 February 1920Hiram G. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 February 1920 in the household of his parents in Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. He was 6 years old and not yet attending school.2 
(Son) Census US 19309 April 1930Hiram G. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in the household of his parents in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. He was 16 years old, had attended school within the census year, and worked as a laborer on the family farm for no pay as a member of the family.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram G. McCleskey, Memorial# 25458311. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. Bennie and Gertie E. McCleskey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 177. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary E. McCleskey1

b. 1925
Family
Father*George B. McCleskey1 b. 1889, d. 1935
Mother*Gertrude E. Fisher1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 29 Dec 1973
Birth*1925Mary E. McCleskey was born about 1925 in Texas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19309 April 1930Mary E. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 in the household of her parents in Precinct 5, Lubbock County, Texas. She was 5 years old and had not attended school within the census year.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19404 April 1940Mary E. was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 4 April 1940 in the household of her parents on Highway 57, Eastland County, Texas. She was 14 years old, had completed her education through the 7th grade of elementary school, and had attended school within the census year. She had lived with her parents in rural Roosevelt County, New Mexico in 1935.2 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie and G. Ben McCleskey, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lubbock, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342106. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gertie McCleskey, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eastland, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04024; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 67-6. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Oma Lee McCleskey1

b. 26 May 1936
Family
Father*Chester Lee McCleskey1,3 b. 28 Jan 1911, d. 2 Jul 1949
Mother*Anna Inez Craig1,2 b. 1914, d. 1942
Birth*26 May 1936Oma Lee McCleskey was born on 26 May 1936 in Elida, Roosevelt County, New Mexico.1 
(Daughter) Census US 194017 April 1940Oma Lee was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 17 April 1940 in the household of her parents in Pinal County, Arizona. She was 4 years old.4 
(Daughter) Death1942She was about 6 years old when her mother died in 1942 at about age 28.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Oma Lee (McCleskey) Creighton, Memorial# 64049451. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna Inez “Oma” (Craig) McCleskey, Memorial# 177464015.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Chester Lee McCleskey, Memorial# 14800813.
  4. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Chester and Oma McCleskey, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pinal, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00113; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 11-24. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arnold F. McClure1,2

b. 26 January 1900
Family
Father*George McClure1 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
Mother*Lilia A. Cooper1 b. 23 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1959
Birth*26 January 1900Arnold F. McClure was born in 26 January 1900 in Waverly, Spokane County, Washington.3,4 
(Son) Census US 190018 June 1900He was enumerated as Fay on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 in the household of his parents at 1 Market Street, Waverly, Spokane County, Washington. He was two months old.5 
Name VariationHis full name was Arnold Fay McClure.2 
Name VariationHe was also called Fay.6 
(Son) Census US 191020 April 1910Fay was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 630 East 13th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 10 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school within the census year.6 
(Son) Census US 19205 January 1920Fay was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 5 January 1920 in the household of his parents at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 19 years of age and working for wages as a laborer.7 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Arnold Fay McClure, Memorial# 179062940. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056; Arnold's age was recorded as two months, and his date of birth reported as March 1900.
  4. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Arnold Fay McClure of Aloha, Washington County, Oregon, USA, age 42, born on 26 January 1900 at Waverly, Washington, USA, registered on 16 February 1942 in Oregon, USA, describing him as 5 9 in height, weighing 180, Dark complexion, Gray eyes and Black hair, person who would always know his address was his wife, Esther, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards For Oregon, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 75. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 7, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1288; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1375301. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Lilia McClure, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1500; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Carrie A. McClure1

b. 15 February 1868, d. 12 September 1929
Family
Father*John R. McClure1,2,3 b. 20 Feb 1828, d. 9 Jun 1900
Mother*Elizabeth __?__1
(Daughter) Research NotesOur research indicates that her father, John R. McClure, may have had children with at least two or three different wives before 1871, although we note that other researchers have reported that Emmeline M. __?__ and Elizabeth __?__ were the same person. We don't believe that's true, and our thinking has developed from the following pieces of information: Emmeline, on the 1856 Iowa State census, was reported to be 17 years old with her year of birth estimated as 1839 and her place of birth reported as Ohio. Their son, George, was one year old on the 1856 census, and when George married for the second time in 1894 he reported that "Elizabeth Howard" was his mother's maiden name. On the 1860 Federal census, George was not with his parents, and we have not found his mother, not Emmeline nor Elizabeth. His father, John R. McClure, however, and John's brother, Cortland D. McClure, were enumerated together in California on the 1860 Federal census, and without any wives or children. John's son, George, was enumerated on the 1860 Federal Census with the family of Lewis and Susannah Smith in Big Creek, Black Hawk County, Iowa. We have not identified a relationship between the Smiths and George McClure, who was 6 years old on that 1860 census. On the 1870 census, John R. McClure and his wife, Elizabeth, were enumerated in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa with four children, including George and his sister Carrie A., whom we know grew to adulthood and were heirs in their father's 1898 will. John's wife, Elizabeth, in the 1870 census, was recorded as 33 years of age with her year of birth estimated as 1837 and her place of birth recorded, we believe, as Canada. John's daughter, Carrie, was born about 1868, and on her1929 death record, her mother's maiden name, provided by Carrie's husband, was "______ Brisbane" and was reportedly born in Canada. Records tell us that in 1879, John married Emma M. (Airhart) Hicks, who was, we think, his third wife, if not his fourth. By the 1880 census, George was married and Carrie was enumerated with the family of her father's brother, Cortland D. McClure, in Portland, Oregon. By 1882, John R. McClure was in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon operating his contractors and builders business. Then, after Emma M. (Airhart) Hicks McClure's death in 1891, John married as his last wife, Marcia A. (Van Ness) Van Valkenburg Downing, who had been widowed in 1890. They lived in Pendleton until their respective deaths, hers in April 1900, and John's in June 1900.4,5,1,6,3,7 
Birth*15 February 1868Carrie A. McClure was born on 15 February 1868 in Iowa.1,3 
Name VariationHer full name was Carrie Avel McClure.8,3 
(Daughter) Census US 187012 August 1870Carrie A. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 August 1870 in the household of her parents in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. She was 2 years old.1 
(Niece) Census US 188012 June 1880Carrie McClure was enumerated on the 1880 census in the household of her aunt and uncle, Anna and Cortland D. McClure, taken on 12 June 1880 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Carrie was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year.9 
Marriage*23 February 1887She married Plympton J. Kelly, son of Hampton Kelly and Margaret Fitch, on 23 February 1887.2,10 
(Daughter) Will8 December 1898Her father prepared his will dated 8 December 1898 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, naming the following: his wife, Marcia A. McClure, his son, George E. McClure, his brother, Cortland D. McClure, his niece, Linnie (McClure) Rounds, the children of his son George, his daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and his son-in-law, Plimpton J. Kelly, whom he appointed as his executor.2 
(Daughter) Obituary11 June 1900Her father's obituary was published on 11 June 1900 in the East Oregonian of Pendleton, Oregon, under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years". They reported he had died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington on Saturday evening, the 9th of June, and that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted", and that we learned from the record of his death was a bladder stone. It was reported that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications, we suspect an infection, arose which led to his death, likely from sepsis. His remains were taken to Pendleton for his funeral and burial.

He was born near Havana, Chemung County, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa. He journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down, went to Portland where he remained for a brief time. He joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla County about 18 years before his death. He was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.

He left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and also a brother and sister, Cortland D. McClure and Mary J. (McClure) Minar of Portland. The newspaper reported that Carrie and her husband, Plympton J. Kelly, and Mary Minar were present to attend the funeral, and that the son George was thought to be at Waverly, Washington, and that it had not yet been possible to get any word to him concerning the sad event.11 
Death*12 September 1929She died on 12 September 1929 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 6112,8,3 
Burial* and was buried in the Fairview Section of Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland.13 

Family

 Plympton J. Kelly b. 3 May 1863, d. 18 Oct 1933

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. R. and Elizabeth McClure, (their surname transcribed as "McClard" by Ancestry), Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedar, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M593_377; Page: 347A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2994] Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963, online at www.ancestry.com, probate package for John R. McClure, deceased, documents dated from 12 June 1900 - 14 January 1908 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, his will dated 8 December 1898, he died on 9 June 1900, estate reasonably valued at $6,000, Plimpton J. Kelly appointed executor, referencing Probate Case Files, No 10118-1119, Bralley, C, A, H, G and Z - Stangier, G, W, G, J and F, citing Ancestry Images #997-1072 of 1535. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963.
  3. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death from chronic nephritis of Carrie Avel Kelly of 1008 East 28th street, Portland, age 61, wife of Plympton Kelly, died on 12 September 1929 at the Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, wife of Plympton Kelly, born 15 February 1868 in Iowa, daughter of John R McClure, born in Indiana and ______ Brisbane, born in Canada, informant her husband, Plympton Kelly, burial in Lincoln Memorial Park, citing Certificate# 2662. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.
  4. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, household in 1856 of John R. and Emmeline M. McClure, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lewis and Susannah Smith, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Big Creek, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M653_312; Page: 213; Family History Library Film: 803312. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman, Washington, USA, of Lilia E Helm, maiden name Cooper, of Oakesdale, Washington, age 25, her second marriage, born about 1869 in Oregon, USA, daughter of John S Cooper and Louisianna Willis, married George McClure of Oakesdale, Washington, age 39, practical engineer, his second marriage, born about 1855 in Iowa, USA, son of John R McClure and Elizabeth Howard, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma McClure, Memorial# 19619871; reporting her to have been the wife of J R McClure, her birth on 25 February 1836, her death at age 54 on 21 January 1891 (although her grave monument looks to us like 2 January 1891), and her burial in Echo Memorial Cemetery in Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S2499] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Carrie Avel Kelly on 12 September 1929 in Portland, Oregon, citing Certificate# 2662, referencing Oregon State Library; Death Index 1921-1930, Begin-A. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008.
  9. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. D. and A. McClure, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1083; Pages: 377d-378a; Enumeration District: 101. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2955] U.S., Family History Books, online at www.ancestry.com, The Kelly Family: Thomas Kelly (1742-1812), His Descendants and Interrelated Families, page 20, Ancestry image# 193 of 327. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Family History Books.
  11. [S2995] J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Monday, June 11, 1900, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years", reporting he died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla on Saturday evening (9 June); that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted"; that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications arose which led to his death; that his remains were brought to Pendleton for his funeral and burial; that he was born near Havana, Chemung county, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa; that he journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down and went to Portland where he remained for a brief time; that he joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla county about 18 years ago; that he was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends; that he left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Mrs. P. T. Kelly, a brother and sister, C. D. McClure and Mrs. Mary J. Minar of Portland; that Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Minar, were present to attend the funeral; that the son George was supposed to be at Waverly, Washington, but it had not been possible thus far to get any word to him concerning the sad event. Hereinafter cited as J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon.
  12. [S2999] Plympton J. Kelly 1933 Obituary, Portland, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Oregonian, Morning Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, Saturday, October 21, 1933, under the title, "Plympton J. Kelly", reporting his death the previous Wednesday at age 70 at his home at 5016 South-east Twenty-eighth avenue and was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park on Friday, October 20; that he was a member of a pioneer Portland family, a descendant of Clinton Kelly and a nephew of the late Penumbra Kelly, one-time county sheriff, and of the late Dr. Richmond Kelly; that his father was Hampton Kelly, who moved from the family holdings in southeast Portland to a claim of his own to the east on Powell Valley road and later acquired the acreage now held by Reed college and the Eastmoreland golf course; that most of the life of Plympton Kelly was spent farming and cultivating orchards on that property until failing health three years before forced his retirement; that two brothers, L. J. Kelly, with whom he lived, and L. B. Kelly of Maupin survive; that his wife died in 1929. Hereinafter cited as Plympton J. Kelly 1933 Obituary, Portland, Oregon.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Carrie A Kelly, Memorial# 34463625.

Charles L. McClure1

b. 1833
Family
Father*Reuben McClure1 b. 1798
Mother*Temperance __?__2,1
Birth*1833Charles L. McClure was born about 1833 in New York.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Reuben McClure, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Millford, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: 157; Pages: 36a-36b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cortland D. McClure of 580 East Morrison, Portland, Oregon, age 63, engineer, on 8 January 1903 in Portland, Oregon, USA, married, born 8 October 1839 in New York, son of Rubin and Temperance McClure, both born in New York, burial on 9 January 1903 in Lone Fir Cemetery, citing Certificate#. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.

Claudine Anna McClure1

b. 27 March 1880
Family
Father*George McClure1 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
Mother*Persis Desdemona Isenhower1 b. 1856, d. 15 Dec 1892
Birth*27 March 1880Claudine Anna McClure was born on 27 March 1880 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1 
Name VariationShe was called Annie.2 
(Daughter) Death15 December 1892She was 12 years old when her mother died of typhoid fever on Thursday, 15 December 1892, at about age 42.3,4 
(Daughter) Marriage24 May 1894She was 14 years old when her father married a second time, on 24 May 1894, to Lilia A. (Cooper) Helm, who was divorced and had a 5-year-old son.5,6,7,8 
Marriage*10 August 1898She married, as her first husband, John Helms on 10 August 1898 in Bonner County, Idaho.9,1,10 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Claudie and John Helms were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in Harrison, Kootenai County, Idaho. John was 27 years of age and worked as a blacksmith, and Claudie was 20 years old. They were both able to read, write and to speak English, rented their house, had been married for 2 years and Claudie had given birth to one child. Their daughter, Dessie, was eleven months old. Also enumerated with the family in 1900 was Claudie's sister, Flossie McClure, who was identified as a boarder. She was 16 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school for nine months of the census year.10 

Family

 John Helms b. 10 Aug 1872

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Claudine Anna (McClure) McClure, Memorial# 166475752. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Dessie McClure, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1083; Page: 371d; Enumeration District: 101. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Persis Desdemona “Dessie” (Isenhower) McClure, Memorial# 90072081; reporting her death as 1898.
  4. [S2991] Mrs. George McClure 1892 Death in Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Monday, December 19, 1892, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale that Mrs. George McClure had died at her residence in Oakesdale the previous Thursday; that the cause of her death was typhoid fever. Hereinafter cited as Mrs. George McClure 1892 Death in Oakesdale, Washington.
  5. [S2992] Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Sunday, May 27, 1894, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale, that electrician George McClure sprung a surprise on his many friends by getting married on Thursday morning; that the bride, Mrs. L. A. helm was also a resident of Oakesdale; that all unite in extending well wishes. Hereinafter cited as Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington.
  6. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman, Washington, USA, of Lilia E Helm, maiden name Cooper, of Oakesdale, Washington, age 25, her second marriage, born about 1869 in Oregon, USA, daughter of John S Cooper and Louisianna Willis, married George McClure of Oakesdale, Washington, age 39, practical engineer, his second marriage, born about 1855 in Iowa, USA, son of John R McClure and Elizabeth Howard, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Elmer McClure, Memorial# 77457725.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lilia Adele (Cooper) McClure, Memorial# 77189848.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Neely Helms, Memorial# 104955266.
  10. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Claudie Helms, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harrison, Kootenai, Idaho; Roll: 233; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0064. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Cortland D. McClure1,2

b. 1841
Family
Father*Reuben McClure1 b. 1798
Mother*Temperance __?__2
Birth*1841Cortland D. McClure was born about 1841 in New York.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Cortland David McClure3 
Name Variation and he also called himself David C. McClure.4 
Census US 1860*23 July 1860Brothers David C. McClure and John R. McClure were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 July 1860 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California. John was 30 years of age and working as a miner, possibly prospecting for gold, and David was age 19 and working as a day laborer.4 
Marriage*1864He married Anna E. Robertson about 1864.5,3 
Census US 1880*12 June 1880Anna and Cortland D. McClure were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 12 June 1880 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Cortland was 40 years of age and he had worked nine months as a river engineer during the census year. Anna was 32 years of age and keeping house. Their five surviving children were enumerated with them in 1880. Fannie was 15 years old, helping with the work at home, and had attended school within the census year; Dorah was 11 years old and had also attended school with the census year; Linnie and Ethel were ages 5 and 3 years, respectively, and baby Margie was nine months old. The couple's niece, Carrie A. McClure, the daughter of Cortland's brother, John R. McClure, was also enumerated in the household of her aunt and uncle. Carrie was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year. Additionally, Jason Kellogg with his wife and son were enumerated as boarders in the McClure household. Jason was 49 years of age, had been born in Pennsylvania, and worked as a river engineer; his wife, recorded as A. N., was 33 years of age, had been born in Iowa, and worked as a seamstress; and their son, Clarence, was 10 years old, had been born in Oregon, and had attended school within the census year.6 
(Brother) Will8 December 1898His brother, John R. McClure, prepared his will dated 8 December 1898 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, naming the following: his wife, Marcia A. McClure, his son, George E. McClure, his brother, Cortland D. McClure, his niece, Linnie (McClure) Rounds, the children of his son George, his daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and his son-in-law, Plimpton J. Kelly, whom he appointed as his executor.7 
(Brother) Obituary11 June 1900The obituary of his brother, John R. McClure, was published on 11 June 1900 in the East Oregonian of Pendleton, Oregon, under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years". They reported he had died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington on Saturday evening, the 9th of June, and that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted", and that we learned from the record of his death was a bladder stone. It was reported that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications, we suspect an infection, arose which led to his death, likely from sepsis. His remains were taken to Pendleton for his funeral and burial.

He was born near Havana, Chemung County, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa. He journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down, went to Portland where he remained for a brief time. He joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla County about 18 years before his death. He was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.

He left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and also a brother and sister, Cortland D. McClure and Mary J. (McClure) Minar of Portland. The newspaper reported that Carrie and her husband, Plympton J. Kelly, and Mary Minar were present to attend the funeral, and that the son George was thought to be at Waverly, Washington, and that it had not yet been possible to get any word to him concerning the sad event.8 

Family

 Anna E. Robertson b. 20 Feb 1848
Child 1.Linnie McClure6 b. 17 Apr 1875

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Reuben McClure, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Millford, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: 157; Pages: 36a-36b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cortland D. McClure of 580 East Morrison, Portland, Oregon, age 63, engineer, on 8 January 1903 in Portland, Oregon, USA, married, born 8 October 1839 in New York, son of Rubin and Temperance McClure, both born in New York, burial on 9 January 1903 in Lone Fir Cemetery, citing Certificate#. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Cortland David McClure, Memorial# 56904694. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of brothers, John R. McClure and David C. McClure, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Yreka, Siskiyou, California; Roll: M653_69; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 803069. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna Elizabeth (Robertson) McClure, Memorial# 56905123.
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. D. and A. McClure, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1083; Pages: 377d-378a; Enumeration District: 101. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2994] Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963, online at www.ancestry.com, probate package for John R. McClure, deceased, documents dated from 12 June 1900 - 14 January 1908 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, his will dated 8 December 1898, he died on 9 June 1900, estate reasonably valued at $6,000, Plimpton J. Kelly appointed executor, referencing Probate Case Files, No 10118-1119, Bralley, C, A, H, G and Z - Stangier, G, W, G, J and F, citing Ancestry Images #997-1072 of 1535. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963.
  8. [S2995] J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Monday, June 11, 1900, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years", reporting he died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla on Saturday evening (9 June); that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted"; that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications arose which led to his death; that his remains were brought to Pendleton for his funeral and burial; that he was born near Havana, Chemung county, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa; that he journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down and went to Portland where he remained for a brief time; that he joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla county about 18 years ago; that he was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends; that he left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Mrs. P. T. Kelly, a brother and sister, C. D. McClure and Mrs. Mary J. Minar of Portland; that Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Minar, were present to attend the funeral; that the son George was supposed to be at Waverly, Washington, but it had not been possible thus far to get any word to him concerning the sad event. Hereinafter cited as J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon.

Elmer McClure1

b. March 1897
Family
Father*George McClure1 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
Mother*Lilia A. Cooper1 b. 23 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1959
Birth*March 1897Elmer McClure was born in March 1897 in Washington.1 
(Son) Census US 190018 June 1900Elmer was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 in the household of his parents at 1 Market Street, Waverly, Spokane County, Washington. He was 3 years old.2 
(Son) Census US 191020 April 1910Elmer was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 630 East 13th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 13 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school within the census year.3 
(Son) Census US 19205 January 1920Elmer was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 5 January 1920 in the household of his parents at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 22 years of age and working for wages as a seaman.4 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 7, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1288; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1375301. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Lilia McClure, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1500; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Florence McClure1

b. March 1884
Family
Father*George McClure1 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
Mother*Persis Desdemona Isenhower1 b. 1856, d. 15 Dec 1892
Birth*March 1884Florence McClure was born in March 1884 in Oregon.2,1 
Name VariationShe was called Flossie.3 
(Daughter) Death15 December 1892She was 8 years old when her mother died of typhoid fever on Thursday, 15 December 1892, at about age 42.4,5 
(Daughter) Marriage24 May 1894She was 10 years old when her father married a second time, on 24 May 1894, to Lilia A. (Cooper) Helm, who was divorced and had a 5-year-old son.6,7,8,9 
(Sister) Census US 19001 June 1900Flossie McClure was enumerated as a boarder on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Claudie and John Helms, in Harrison, Kootenai County, Idaho. Flossie was 16 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school for nine months of the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S2569] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Florence Glover, wife of Charles Glover, age 55, died on 10 February 1940 in Clarkston, Asotin, Washington, parents George E. McClure and Dessie Isenhower, citing FHL Film# 2023753 , Certificate# 13. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Claudie Helms, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harrison, Kootenai, Idaho; Roll: 233; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0064; Flossie's date of birth was recorded as March 1884. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Claudie Helms, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harrison, Kootenai, Idaho; Roll: 233; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0064.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Persis Desdemona “Dessie” (Isenhower) McClure, Memorial# 90072081; reporting her death as 1898. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S2991] Mrs. George McClure 1892 Death in Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Monday, December 19, 1892, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale that Mrs. George McClure had died at her residence in Oakesdale the previous Thursday; that the cause of her death was typhoid fever. Hereinafter cited as Mrs. George McClure 1892 Death in Oakesdale, Washington.
  6. [S2992] Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Sunday, May 27, 1894, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale, that electrician George McClure sprung a surprise on his many friends by getting married on Thursday morning; that the bride, Mrs. L. A. helm was also a resident of Oakesdale; that all unite in extending well wishes. Hereinafter cited as Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington.
  7. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman, Washington, USA, of Lilia E Helm, maiden name Cooper, of Oakesdale, Washington, age 25, her second marriage, born about 1869 in Oregon, USA, daughter of John S Cooper and Louisianna Willis, married George McClure of Oakesdale, Washington, age 39, practical engineer, his second marriage, born about 1855 in Iowa, USA, son of John R McClure and Elizabeth Howard, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Elmer McClure, Memorial# 77457725.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lilia Adele (Cooper) McClure, Memorial# 77189848.

George McClure1

b. 8 September 1854, d. 11 April 1933
Family
Father*John R. McClure1,2,3,4 b. 20 Feb 1828, d. 9 Jun 1900
Mother*Emmeline M. __?__1,3 b. 1839
(Son) Research NotesOur research indicates that his father, John R. McClure, may have had children with at least two or three different wives before 1871, although we note that other researchers have reported that Emmeline M. __?__ and Elizabeth __?__ were the same person. We don't believe that's true, and our thinking has developed from the following pieces of information: Emmeline, on the 1856 Iowa State census, was reported to be 17 years old with her year of birth estimated as 1839 and her place of birth reported as Ohio. Their son, George, was one year old on the 1856 census, and when George married for the second time in 1894 he reported that "Elizabeth Howard" was his mother's maiden name. On the 1860 Federal census, George was not with his parents, and we have not found his mother, not Emmeline nor Elizabeth. His father, John R. McClure, however, and John's brother, Cortland D. McClure, were enumerated together in California on the 1860 Federal census, and without any wives or children. John's son, George, was enumerated on the 1860 Federal Census with the family of Lewis and Susannah Smith in Big Creek, Black Hawk County, Iowa. We have not identified a relationship between the Smiths and George McClure, who was 6 years old on that 1860 census. On the 1870 census, John R. McClure and his wife, Elizabeth, were enumerated in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa with four children, including George and his sister Carrie A., whom we know grew to adulthood and were heirs in their father's 1898 will. John's wife, Elizabeth, in the 1870 census, was recorded as 33 years of age with her year of birth estimated as 1837 and her place of birth recorded, we believe, as Canada. John's daughter, Carrie, was born about 1868, and on her1929 death record, her mother's maiden name, provided by Carrie's husband, was "______ Brisbane" and was reportedly born in Canada. Records tell us that in 1879, John married Emma M. (Airhart) Hicks, who was, we think, his third wife, if not his fourth. By the 1880 census, George was married and Carrie was enumerated with the family of her father's brother, Cortland D. McClure, in Portland, Oregon. By 1882, John R. McClure was in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon operating his contractors and builders business. Then, after Emma M. (Airhart) Hicks McClure's death in 1891, John married as his last wife, Marcia A. (Van Ness) Van Valkenburg Downing, who had been widowed in 1890. They lived in Pendleton until their respective deaths, hers in April 1900, and John's in June 1900.3,5,4,1,6,7 
Birth*8 September 1854George McClure was born on 8 September 1854 in Iowa.8 
Name VariationHis full name was George Elmer McClure.8 
(Son) Census State IA 18561856George was listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in the household of his parents in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He was one year old.3 
(Relationship Not Known) Census US 186016 July 1860George McClure was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 16 July 1860 in the household of Susannah and Lewis Smith in Big Creek, Black Hawk County, Iowa. George was 6 years old and had attended school within the census year.5 
(Son) Census US 187012 August 1870George was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 August 1870 in the household of his parents in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He was 15 years old and had attended school within the census year.4 
Marriage*19 March 1878He married, as his first wife, Dessie Isenhower, daughter of John Isenhower and Anna Kettring, on 19 March 1878 in Black Hawk County, Iowa.9,8,10 
(Husband) Death15 December 1892George became a widower when Persis Desdemona (Isenhower) McClure died of typhoid fever on Thursday, 15 December 1892, at about age 42.11,12 
Marriage*24 May 1894He married second, as her second husband, Lilia A. (Cooper) Helm, daughter of John S. Cooper and Lucy Ann Willis, on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington. Lilia was divorced and had a 5-year-ol son, and George was a widower with two young daughters, ages 10 and 14 years.13,1,8,14 
(Son) Will8 December 1898His father prepared his will dated 8 December 1898 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, naming the following: his wife, Marcia A. McClure, his son, George E. McClure, his brother, Cortland D. McClure, his niece, Linnie (McClure) Rounds, the children of his son George, his daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and his son-in-law, Plimpton J. Kelly, whom he appointed as his executor.2 
(Son) Obituary11 June 1900His father's obituary was published on 11 June 1900 in the East Oregonian of Pendleton, Oregon, under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years". They reported he had died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington on Saturday evening, the 9th of June, and that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted", and that we learned from the record of his death was a bladder stone. It was reported that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications, we suspect an infection, arose which led to his death, likely from sepsis. His remains were taken to Pendleton for his funeral and burial.

He was born near Havana, Chemung County, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa. He journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down, went to Portland where he remained for a brief time. He joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla County about 18 years before his death. He was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.

He left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and also a brother and sister, Cortland D. McClure and Mary J. (McClure) Minar of Portland. The newspaper reported that Carrie and her husband, Plympton J. Kelly, and Mary Minar were present to attend the funeral, and that the son George was thought to be at Waverly, Washington, and that it had not yet been possible to get any word to him concerning the sad event.15 
Census US 1900*18 June 1900Lilia and George McClure were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 at 1 Market Street, Waverly, Spokane County, Washington. George was 45 years of age and worked as a machinist, and Lilia was 27 years of age. They rented their house, had been married for 6 years, and Lilia was reported to have given birth to three children, all of whom were living. However, all four of Lilia's children were enumerated in the McClure household in 1900. Her oldest, Orville Helm, from her first marriage, was 13 years old and at school. He was able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school for nine months of the census year. The couple's two oldest, Harold and Elmer, were ages 4 and 3 years, and their youngest, Fay, was two months old.16 
Census US 1910*20 April 1910Lilia and George McClure were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 at 630 East 13th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. George was 56 years of age and worked for wages as a marine engineer, and Lilia was 40 years of age. They owned their house with a mortgage, had been married for 16 years, the second marriage for each of them, and Lilia had given birth to five children, all of whom were living. Four children were enumerated with them in 1910. Harold, Elmer and Fay were ages 14, 13, and 10 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; and young Keith was 4 years old. Everyone in the family, except Keith, was able to read, write and to speak English.17 
(Stepfather) Research NotesLilia's son Orville's enumeration with his mother and stepfather, Lilia and George McClure, on the 1900 census was the last time we saw his name in a record as Orville HELM. After 1900, we have consistently found his name recorded as Orville McClure. Whether he was officially adopted by his stepfather, as reported on Orville's Find a Grave memorial page, we don't know. Officially or not, though, Orville became a McClure for the rest of his life.16,18 
Census US 1920*5 January 1920Lilia and George E. McClure were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 5 January 1920 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. George was 65 years of age and worked for wages as an engineer, and Lilia was 50 years of age. They owned their house free of mortgage. Two of their sons, Harold and Fay, who were ages 24 and 19 years, respectively, were working for wages as laborers; Keith, who was 14 years old, had attended school within the census year; and Elmer and Orville were ages 22 and 33 years, respectively, and both working for wages as seaman.19 
Death*11 April 1933He died on 11 April 1933 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 788 
Burial* and was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland.8 

Family 1

 Persis Desdemona Isenhower b. 1856, d. 15 Dec 1892
Children 1.Claudine Anna McClure20 b. 27 Mar 1880
 2.Florence McClure21 b. Mar 1884

Family 2

 Lilia A. Cooper b. 23 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1959
Children 1.Harold McClure22 b. Sep 1895
 2.Elmer McClure22 b. Mar 1897
 3.Arnold F. McClure22 b. 26 Jan 1900
 4.Keith McClure17 b. 1906

Citations

  1. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman, Washington, USA, of Lilia E Helm, maiden name Cooper, of Oakesdale, Washington, age 25, her second marriage, born about 1869 in Oregon, USA, daughter of John S Cooper and Louisianna Willis, married George McClure of Oakesdale, Washington, age 39, practical engineer, his second marriage, born about 1855 in Iowa, USA, son of John R McClure and Elizabeth Howard, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S2994] Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963, online at www.ancestry.com, probate package for John R. McClure, deceased, documents dated from 12 June 1900 - 14 January 1908 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, his will dated 8 December 1898, he died on 9 June 1900, estate reasonably valued at $6,000, Plimpton J. Kelly appointed executor, referencing Probate Case Files, No 10118-1119, Bralley, C, A, H, G and Z - Stangier, G, W, G, J and F, citing Ancestry Images #997-1072 of 1535. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963.
  3. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, household in 1856 of John R. and Emmeline M. McClure, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. R. and Elizabeth McClure, (their surname transcribed as "McClard" by Ancestry), Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedar, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M593_377; Page: 347A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lewis and Susannah Smith, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Big Creek, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M653_312; Page: 213; Family History Library Film: 803312. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death from chronic nephritis of Carrie Avel Kelly of 1008 East 28th street, Portland, age 61, wife of Plympton Kelly, died on 12 September 1929 at the Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, wife of Plympton Kelly, born 15 February 1868 in Iowa, daughter of John R McClure, born in Indiana and ______ Brisbane, born in Canada, informant her husband, Plympton Kelly, burial in Lincoln Memorial Park, citing Certificate# 2662. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma McClure, Memorial# 19619871; reporting her to have been the wife of J R McClure, her birth on 25 February 1836, her death at age 54 on 21 January 1891 (although her grave monument looks to us like 2 January 1891), and her burial in Echo Memorial Cemetery in Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Elmer McClure, Memorial# 77457725.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Persis Desdemona “Dessie” (Isenhower) McClure, Memorial# 90072081.
  10. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of G. E. McClure and Dessie Isenhower on 19 March 1878 in Black Hawk, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1034535, reference ID 2:1SMKD7H. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Persis Desdemona “Dessie” (Isenhower) McClure, Memorial# 90072081; reporting her death as 1898.
  12. [S2991] Mrs. George McClure 1892 Death in Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Monday, December 19, 1892, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale that Mrs. George McClure had died at her residence in Oakesdale the previous Thursday; that the cause of her death was typhoid fever. Hereinafter cited as Mrs. George McClure 1892 Death in Oakesdale, Washington.
  13. [S2992] Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Sunday, May 27, 1894, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale, that electrician George McClure sprung a surprise on his many friends by getting married on Thursday morning; that the bride, Mrs. L. A. helm was also a resident of Oakesdale; that all unite in extending well wishes. Hereinafter cited as Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lilia Adele (Cooper) McClure, Memorial# 77189848.
  15. [S2995] J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Monday, June 11, 1900, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years", reporting he died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla on Saturday evening (9 June); that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted"; that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications arose which led to his death; that his remains were brought to Pendleton for his funeral and burial; that he was born near Havana, Chemung county, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa; that he journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down and went to Portland where he remained for a brief time; that he joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla county about 18 years ago; that he was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends; that he left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Mrs. P. T. Kelly, a brother and sister, C. D. McClure and Mrs. Mary J. Minar of Portland; that Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Minar, were present to attend the funeral; that the son George was supposed to be at Waverly, Washington, but it had not been possible thus far to get any word to him concerning the sad event. Hereinafter cited as J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon.
  16. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 7, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1288; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1375301. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Orville McClure, Memorial# 166475748.
  19. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Lilia McClure, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1500; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Claudine Anna (McClure) McClure, Memorial# 166475752.
  21. [S2569] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Florence Glover, wife of Charles Glover, age 55, died on 10 February 1940 in Clarkston, Asotin, Washington, parents George E. McClure and Dessie Isenhower, citing FHL Film# 2023753 , Certificate# 13. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960.
  22. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056.

Granville McClure1

Family
Marriage*He married Rachael Mannen.1 

Family

 Rachael Mannen
Child 1.Mary Hannah McClure+1 b. 1 Oct 1854, d. 8 Aug 1934

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Hannah (McClure) House, Memorial# 94168924. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Harold McClure1

b. September 1895
Family
Father*George McClure1 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
Mother*Lilia A. Cooper1 b. 23 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1959
Birth*September 1895Harold McClure was born in September 1895 in Washington.1 
(Son) Census US 190018 June 1900Harold was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 in the household of his parents at 1 Market Street, Waverly, Spokane County, Washington. He was 4 years old.2 
(Son) Census US 191020 April 1910Harold was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 630 East 13th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 14 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school within the census year.3 
(Son) Census US 19205 January 1920Harold was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 5 January 1920 in the household of his parents at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 24 years of age and working for wages as a laborer.4 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 7, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1288; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1375301. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Lilia McClure, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1500; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

John R. McClure1,2

b. 20 February 1828, d. 9 June 1900
Family
Father*Reuben McClure3 b. 1798
Mother*Temperance __?__4,3
Research Notes*Our research indicates that John R. McClure may have had children with at least two or three different wives before 1871, although we note that other researchers have reported that Emmeline M. __?__ and Elizabeth __?__ were the same person. We don't believe that's true, and our thinking has developed from the following pieces of information: Emmeline, on the 1856 Iowa State census, was reported to be 17 years old with her year of birth estimated as 1839 and her place of birth reported as Ohio. Their son, George, was one year old on the 1856 census, and when George married for the second time in 1894 he reported that "Elizabeth Howard" was his mother's maiden name. On the 1860 Federal census, George was not with his parents, and we have not found his mother, not Emmeline nor Elizabeth. His father, John R. McClure, however, and John's brother, Cortland D. McClure, were enumerated together in California on the 1860 Federal census, and without any wives or children. John's son, George, was enumerated on the 1860 Federal Census with the family of Lewis and Susannah Smith in Big Creek, Black Hawk County, Iowa. We have not identified a relationship between the Smiths and George McClure, who was 6 years old on that 1860 census. On the 1870 census, John R. McClure and his wife, Elizabeth, were enumerated in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa with four children, including George and his sister Carrie A., whom we know grew to adulthood and were heirs in their father's 1898 will. John's wife, Elizabeth, in the 1870 census, was recorded as 33 years of age with her year of birth estimated as 1837 and her place of birth recorded, we believe, as Canada. John's daughter, Carrie, was born about 1868, and on her1929 death record, her mother's maiden name, provided by Carrie's husband, was "______ Brisbane" and was reportedly born in Canada. Records tell us that in 1879, John married Emma M. (Airhart) Hicks, who was, we think, his third wife, if not his fourth. By the 1880 census, George was married and Carrie was enumerated with the family of her father's brother, Cortland D. McClure, in Portland, Oregon. By 1882, John R. McClure was in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon operating his contractors and builders business. Then, after Emma M. (Airhart) Hicks McClure's death in 1891, John married as his last wife, Marcia A. (Van Ness) Van Valkenburg Downing, who had been widowed in 1890. They lived in Pendleton until their respective deaths, hers in April 1900, and John's in June 1900.1,5,6,2,7,8 
Birth*20 February 1828John R. McClure was born on 20 February 1828 near Havana, Chemung County, New York.1,9,10 
Name VariationHis name was often found in records as J. R. McClure.6 
Marriage*He married Emmeline M. __?__.1 
Census State IA 1856*1856Emmeline M. and John R. McClure were listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. John was 25 years of age and a farmer, and Emmeline was age 17. They had lived in Iowa for 2 years. Their baby son George had been born in Iowa and was one year old. Also with the family in 1856 was Henry Howard, who was 22 years old, had been born in New York, had lived in Iowa for one year, and worked as a laborer.1 
Census US 1860*23 July 1860Brothers John R. McClure and David C. McClure were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 July 1860 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California. John was 30 years of age and working as a miner, possibly prospecting for gold, and David was age 19 and working as a day laborer.11 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth __?__.2,6 
Census US 1870*12 August 1870Elizabeth and J. R. McClure were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 August 1870 in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. John was 40 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $5,700 and a personal estate valued at $1,655, and Elizabeth was 33 years of age and keeping house. Four children were enumerated with them in 1870. George, William S. and Selina A. were ages 15, 11 and 9 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; and Carrie A. was 2 years old.6 
Marriage*19 March 1879He married Emma M. Airhart, daughter of William Airhart and Elizabeth Coonet, on 19 March 1879 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa.12 
Business*1882 By 1882, John was in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, operating a business he called J. R. McClure & Company, Contractors and Builders. Over the next three years there were many advertisements, as well as comments of praise, published in the Pendleton newspaper.13 
(Husband) Social NewsJanuary 1889From an item published in the East Oregonian newspaper, we learned that Emma McClure, who was identified as Mrs. J. R., and her daughter, Charlotte Whitbeck, who was identified as Mrs. P. B., both of whom lived in Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon, went to Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, in January 1889 on a visit to friends. They were happily surprised to find the Edwin S. Minar family there who had just arrived from old Iowa. Edwin's wife, Mary Jane (McClure) Minar, was a sister of J. R. McClure, and the Minar's son, William, was contemplating starting a business in Pendleton. He was a highly skilled marble cutter.14 
(Uncle) Business NewsFebruary 1889 In February 1889, the East Oregonian newspaper of Pendleton, Oregon, reported that several weeks before they had stated that the business of marble-cutting, properly managed, would pay in Pendleton, and again mentioned John's nephew. The February newspaper item announced that Mr. William W. Minar, a nephew of Mr. J. R. McClure of Pendleton, had lately arrived from Iowa and would open marble yards in Pendleton and engage in the manufacture of tombstones, slabs, and all works in that line. Mr. Minar, they reported, was an experienced workman, having served many years at his trade, and arrived well recommended. The newspaper stated he would undoubtedly meet with success.15 
Marriage*He married, possibly as his third wife, as her third husband, Marcia A. (Van Ness) Van Valkenburg Downing, daughter of Jacob Van Ness and Sally S. __?__.16,17,18,19,20 
Will*8 December 1898He prepared his will dated 8 December 1898 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, naming the following: his wife, Marcia A. McClure, his son, George E. McClure, his brother, Cortland D. McClure, his niece, Linnie (McClure) Rounds, the children of his son George, his daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and his son-in-law, Plimpton J. Kelly, whom he appointed as his executor.21 
(Husband) Death20 April 1900John became a widower, possibly for the third time, when Marcia A. McClure died on Friday night, 20 April 1900, at age 66. She had been in a paralytic state since before Christmas, and her daughter, Nettie Bailey, was with her when she died.20 
(Husband) Burial21 April 1900As his wife had requested, her body was taken on Saturday morning, 21 April 1900, to Dayton, Columbia County, Washington, for burial.20 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900John R. McClure was enumerated on the 1900 census taken as of 1 June 1900 on Johnson Street, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. We note that while John was living on 1 June 1900, the as of date of the 1900 census, he died on the 9th of June and was deceased on the 21st of June, when the census taker recorded his enumeration. We suspect his information was provided by one of his neighbors, possibly by his stepdaughter, Emma Halstead, who was enumerated three households above John's on the same census page. John was a widower, 70 years of age, and a carpenter. He owned his house with a mortgage and was able to read, write and to speak English.9,22 
Death*9 June 1900He died from a stone in his bladder on 9 June 1900 at St. Mary's Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington, at age 72.21,10,23 
Obituary11 June 1900His obituary was published on 11 June 1900 in the East Oregonian of Pendleton, Oregon, under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years". They reported he had died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington on Saturday evening, the 9th of June, and that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted", and that we learned from the record of his death was a bladder stone. It was reported that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications, we suspect an infection, arose which led to his death, likely from sepsis. His remains were taken to Pendleton for his funeral and burial.

He was born near Havana, Chemung County, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa. He journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down, went to Portland where he remained for a brief time. He joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla County about 18 years before his death. He was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.

He left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and also a brother and sister, Cortland D. McClure and Mary J. (McClure) Minar of Portland. The newspaper reported that Carrie and her husband, Plympton J. Kelly, and Mary Minar were present to attend the funeral, and that the son George was thought to be at Waverly, Washington, and that it had not yet been possible to get any word to him concerning the sad event.10 
(Husband) Estate18 June 1900The disposition of the estate of his wife, Marcia A. McClure, following the filing of her will with the county clerk, was published on 18 June 1900 in the East Oregonian newspaper, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. The article named the following: her brother, Zephaniah W. Van Ness, her husband, J. R. McClure, her daughter, Mary Bailey, her granddaughter, Ada Van Ness Scranton, her second husband, James Downing, and E. D. Boyd, whom she named her executor. The newspaper also reported that after E. D. Boyd refused to act as executor, Mary Janette Bailey, her daughter, was named by Judge Bean as executrix.24 

Family 1

 Emmeline M. __?__ b. 1839
Children 1.George McClure+2,21,1,6 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
 2.William S. McClure6 b. 1859
 3.Selina A. McClure6 b. 1861

Family 2

 Elizabeth __?__
Child 1.Carrie A. McClure6,21,7 b. 15 Feb 1868, d. 12 Sep 1929

Family 3

 Emma M. Airhart b. 25 Feb 1836, d. 21 Jan 1891

Family 4

 Marcia A. Van Ness b. 1833, d. 20 Apr 1900

Citations

  1. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, household in 1856 of John R. and Emmeline M. McClure, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  2. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman, Washington, USA, of Lilia E Helm, maiden name Cooper, of Oakesdale, Washington, age 25, her second marriage, born about 1869 in Oregon, USA, daughter of John S Cooper and Louisianna Willis, married George McClure of Oakesdale, Washington, age 39, practical engineer, his second marriage, born about 1855 in Iowa, USA, son of John R McClure and Elizabeth Howard, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Reuben McClure, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Millford, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: 157; Pages: 36a-36b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cortland D. McClure of 580 East Morrison, Portland, Oregon, age 63, engineer, on 8 January 1903 in Portland, Oregon, USA, married, born 8 October 1839 in New York, son of Rubin and Temperance McClure, both born in New York, burial on 9 January 1903 in Lone Fir Cemetery, citing Certificate#. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lewis and Susannah Smith, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Big Creek, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M653_312; Page: 213; Family History Library Film: 803312. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. R. and Elizabeth McClure, (their surname transcribed as "McClard" by Ancestry), Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedar, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M593_377; Page: 347A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death from chronic nephritis of Carrie Avel Kelly of 1008 East 28th street, Portland, age 61, wife of Plympton Kelly, died on 12 September 1929 at the Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, wife of Plympton Kelly, born 15 February 1868 in Iowa, daughter of John R McClure, born in Indiana and ______ Brisbane, born in Canada, informant her husband, Plympton Kelly, burial in Lincoln Memorial Park, citing Certificate# 2662.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma McClure, Memorial# 19619871; reporting her to have been the wife of J R McClure, her birth on 25 February 1836, her death at age 54 on 21 January 1891 (although her grave monument looks to us like 2 January 1891), and her burial in Echo Memorial Cemetery in Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  9. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John R. McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0115. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2995] J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Monday, June 11, 1900, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years", reporting he died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla on Saturday evening (9 June); that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted"; that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications arose which led to his death; that his remains were brought to Pendleton for his funeral and burial; that he was born near Havana, Chemung county, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa; that he journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down and went to Portland where he remained for a brief time; that he joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla county about 18 years ago; that he was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends; that he left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Mrs. P. T. Kelly, a brother and sister, C. D. McClure and Mrs. Mary J. Minar of Portland; that Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Minar, were present to attend the funeral; that the son George was supposed to be at Waverly, Washington, but it had not been possible thus far to get any word to him concerning the sad event. Hereinafter cited as J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon.
  11. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of brothers, John R. McClure and David C. McClure, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Yreka, Siskiyou, California; Roll: M653_69; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 803069.
  12. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John R. McClure and Emma M. Hicks on 19 March 1879 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1034275. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  13. [S3000] J. R. McClure & Co., Contractors and Builders, Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), 1882 - 1884. Hereinafter cited as J. R. McClure & Co., Contractors and Builders, Pendleton, Oregon.
  14. [S3005] McClure, Whitbeck and Minar Extended Family 1889 Social News, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Tuesday, January 29, 1889, Page 1, (Downloaded on March 30, 2026), under the title, "Communicated" from Echo, Oregon, January 27, 1889, to the Editor of the East Oregonian, reporting that Mrs. J. R. McClure and daughter, Mrs. P. B. Whitbeck (recorded as "Whitehead", both of Echo, went to Pendleton the week before on a visit to friends, and were happily surprised to find Mr. Minar (recorded as "Minner") and family there who had just arrived from old Iowa; that Mrs. Minar was a sister of J. R. McClure; that Mr. William Minar was contemplating starting a business in Pendleton, his profession being marble cutting, at which he was an adept; that it was hoped the citizens of Pendleton would give Mr. Minar and family a hearty welcome; and adding the Editorial Note that "Pendleton is glad to welcome good citizens in its midst and those especially who contemplate starting a desirable industry of any character". Hereinafter cited as McClure, Whitbeck and Minar Extended Family 1889 Social News, Oregon.
  15. [S3006] William W. Minar Opening Marble-Cutting Business 1889, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Thursday, February 14, 1889, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 31, 2026), reporting that several weeks before, the East Oregonian had stated that the business of marble cutting, properly managed, would pay in Pendleton; that Mr. W. W. Minar, a nephew of Mr. J. R. McClure, of Pendleton, had lately arrived from Iowa and would open marble yards in Pendleton and engage in the manufacture of tombstones, slabs and works in that line; that Mr. Minar was an experienced workman, having served many years at his trade and comes to the area well recommended; that he would undoubtedly meet with success. Hereinafter cited as William W. Minar Opening Marble-Cutting Business 1889, Oregon.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alonzo Van Valkenburg, Memorial# 41272346.
  17. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Janette “Nettie” (Van Valkenburg) Bailey, Memorial# 172559940.
  18. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob and Sally S. Van Ness, (their surname recorded as "Vanness" by the census taker), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ross, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 157; Page: 146b.
  19. [S2094] Montana U.S. County Marriage Records, 1865-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 July 1866 in Edgerton County, Montana, USA of Marcia A Vanvalkenburg and James J Downing, referencing Film# 001906337, DGS# 004351365. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993.
  20. [S2997] Death of Marcia A. McClure (Mrs. J. R.) in April 1900 in Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Saturday, April 21, 1900, Page 4, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), reporting that Mrs. J. R. McClure, who had been in a paralytic condition since before Christmas, died Friday night; that her body was taken to Dayton that morning for burial; that Mrs. Ed Bailey, an only daughter, was with her mother at the time of her death; that she was 66 years old and had resided in Pendleton for many years. Hereinafter cited as Death of Marcia A. McClure (Mrs. J. R.) in April 1900 in Pendleton, Oregon.
  21. [S2994] Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963, online at www.ancestry.com, probate package for John R. McClure, deceased, documents dated from 12 June 1900 - 14 January 1908 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, his will dated 8 December 1898, he died on 9 June 1900, estate reasonably valued at $6,000, Plimpton J. Kelly appointed executor, referencing Probate Case Files, No 10118-1119, Bralley, C, A, H, G and Z - Stangier, G, W, G, J and F, citing Ancestry Images #997-1072 of 1535. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963.
  22. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Emma Halstead, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0115.
  23. [S1742] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960, online at www.ancestry.com, death from a stone in his bladder of John R McClure on 9 June 1900, in St Marys Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington, age 72, born about 1828. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960.
  24. [S2998] Will and Estate of Marcia A. McClure (Mrs. J. R.) June 1900 Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian. (Pendleton, Oregon), Monday, June 18, 1900, Page 1, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), under the titles, "Will of Mrs. McClure" and "Her Daughter Appointed the Executrix of the Instrument", reporting that the will of the late Marcia A. McClure had been filed with the county clerk making the following disposition of the property of the estate: Usual provision for payment of funeral expenses; Bequeathing to Zephaniah W. Van Ness, a brother, $100; to her husband, J. R. McClure, $1, "one pair of feather pillows, one hand-quilted quilt, and any one article of my clothing he may see fit to select"; to her daughter, Mary Bailey, $1; to her granddaughter, Ada Van Ness, $1, her enlarged picture, a glass plate and a diamond ring; the property else is to be sold by the executor, E. D. Boyd, named in the will, and devoted to the permanent caring for the graves of the testator and her second husband, James Downing; that in the event of her decease within 100 miles of the town of Dayton, Washington, her body was to be taken there to be interred besides that of James Downing; otherwise to be interred where she died; that the proceeds arising from the sale of property were to be retained by the executor, E. D. Boyd, the interest to be used in caring for the graves as aforesaid; that no further bequests were made in the will and no further order given regarding the disposition of the money realized from the sale of property, excepting for the expense for erecting of tombstones at the graves; that the estate was estimated at $1200 in the petition for the probating of the will; that E. D. Boyd, having refused to act as executor, Mary Jeannette Baily, her daughter, was named by Judge Bean as executrix. Hereinafter cited as Will and Estate of Marcia A. McClure (Mrs. J. R.) June 1900 Pendleton, Oregon.

Keith McClure1

b. 1906
Family
Father*George McClure1 b. 8 Sep 1854, d. 11 Apr 1933
Mother*Lilia A. Cooper1 b. 23 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1959
Birth*1906Keith McClure was born about 1906 in Washington.1 
(Son) Census US 191020 April 1910Keith was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 630 East 13th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 4 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 19205 January 1920Keith was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 5 January 1920 in the household of his parents at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 14 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 7, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1288; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1375301. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Lilia McClure, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1500; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Linnie McClure1

b. 17 April 1875
Family
Father*Cortland D. McClure1 b. 1841
Mother*Anna E. Robertson1 b. 20 Feb 1848
Birth*17 April 1875Linnie McClure was born on 17 April 1875 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Linnie Estelle McClure.2 
(Daughter) Census US 188012 June 1880Linnie was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 12 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. She was 5 years old.1 
Marriage*23 February 1895She married Bertram Nelson Rounds on 23 February 1895 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.2 
(Niece) Will8 December 1898Her uncle, John R. McClure, prepared his will dated 8 December 1898 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, naming the following: his wife, Marcia A. McClure, his son, George E. McClure, his brother, Cortland D. McClure, his niece, Linnie (McClure) Rounds, the children of his son George, his daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and his son-in-law, Plimpton J. Kelly, whom he appointed as his executor.3 

Family

 Bertram Nelson Rounds b. 24 Jul 1870

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. D. and A. McClure, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1083; Pages: 377d-378a; Enumeration District: 101. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2955] U.S., Family History Books, online at www.ancestry.com, Round, Rounds Genealogy: Descendants of John Round of Swansea, Massachusetts, Who Died 1716, page 133, Bertram Nelson Rounds, born 24 July 1870 in Portland, Oregon, married 23 February 1895 in Portland, Oregon, Linnie Estelle McClure, born 17 April 1875 in Portland, Oregon. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Family History Books.
  3. [S2994] Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963, online at www.ancestry.com, probate package for John R. McClure, deceased, documents dated from 12 June 1900 - 14 January 1908 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, his will dated 8 December 1898, he died on 9 June 1900, estate reasonably valued at $6,000, Plimpton J. Kelly appointed executor, referencing Probate Case Files, No 10118-1119, Bralley, C, A, H, G and Z - Stangier, G, W, G, J and F, citing Ancestry Images #997-1072 of 1535. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1849-1963.

Mary Hannah McClure1

b. 1 October 1854, d. 8 August 1934
Family
Father*Granville McClure1
Mother*Rachael Mannen1
Birth*1 October 1854Mary Hannah McClure was born on 1 October 1854 in Middletown, Montgomery County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*She married Oscar F. House, son of Rockwell W. House and Sally Maria Trask.1 
(Wife) Death9 May 1925Mary became a widow when Oscar F. House died on 9 May 1925 at age 75.2 
Death*8 August 1934She died on 8 August 1934 in Wellsville, Montgomery County, Missouri, at age 791 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Olivet Presbyterian Cemetery, Vandalia, Audrain County, Missouri.1 

Family

 Oscar F. House b. 24 Aug 1849, d. 9 May 1925
Child 1.Earl William House1,3 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 25 Feb 1967

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Hannah (McClure) House, Memorial# 94168924. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Oscar F. House, Memorial ID# 94168873.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Earl William House, Memorial# 94189055.

Mary J. McClure1

b. June 1834, d. 23 January 1913
Family
Father*Reuben McClure1 b. 1798
Mother*Temperance __?__2,1
Birth*June 1834Mary J. McClure was born in June 1834 in New York.1,3,4 
Name VariationHer full name was Mary Jane McClure.3 
Marriage*20 October 1858She married, as his second wife, Edwin S. Minar on 20 October 1858 in Dekalb County, Indiana. Edwin was a widower with three young children, and Mary Jane had not been married before.5,3,6 
(Wife) Death30 July 1888Mary Jane became a widow when Edwin S. Minar died on 30 July 1888 at age 61.5 
(Sister) Social NewsJanuary 1889From an item published in the East Oregonian newspaper, we learned that Mary's sister-in-law, Emma McClure, who was identified as Mrs. J. R., and her daughter, Charlotte Whitbeck, who was identified as Mrs. P. B., both of whom lived in Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon, went to Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, in January 1889 on a visit to friends. They were happily surprised to find the Edwin S. Minar family there who had just arrived from old Iowa. Edwin's wife, Mary Jane (McClure) Minar, was a sister of J. R. McClure, and the Minar's son, William, was contemplating starting a business in Pendleton. He was a highly skilled marble cutter.7 
(Sister) Obituary11 June 1900The obituary of her brother, John R. McClure, was published on 11 June 1900 in the East Oregonian of Pendleton, Oregon, under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years". They reported he had died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington on Saturday evening, the 9th of June, and that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted", and that we learned from the record of his death was a bladder stone. It was reported that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications, we suspect an infection, arose which led to his death, likely from sepsis. His remains were taken to Pendleton for his funeral and burial.

He was born near Havana, Chemung County, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa. He journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down, went to Portland where he remained for a brief time. He joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla County about 18 years before his death. He was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.

He left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Carrie A. Kelly, and also a brother and sister, Cortland D. McClure and Mary J. (McClure) Minar of Portland. The newspaper reported that Carrie and her husband, Plympton J. Kelly, and Mary Minar were present to attend the funeral, and that the son George was thought to be at Waverly, Washington, and that it had not yet been possible to get any word to him concerning the sad event.8 
(Mother) Census US 190014 June 1900Mary J. (McClure) Minar was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her son and daughter-in-law, Nellie J. and William W. Minar at 1170 East Salmon Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Mary was a widow, 69 years of age, and able to read, write and to speak English.4 
Death*23 January 1913She died on 23 January 1913 in Marble Rock, Floyd County, Iowa, at age 783 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa.3,5 

Family

 Edwin S. Minar b. 10 Apr 1827, d. 30 Jul 1888
Children 1.William W. Minar9 b. 25 May 1860, d. 26 Nov 1909
 2.Emma Minar9 b. 1862
 3.Orsinus Minar10 b. 1864
 4.Anna Minar10 b. 1867

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Reuben McClure, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Millford, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: 157; Pages: 36a-36b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cortland D. McClure of 580 East Morrison, Portland, Oregon, age 63, engineer, on 8 January 1903 in Portland, Oregon, USA, married, born 8 October 1839 in New York, son of Rubin and Temperance McClure, both born in New York, burial on 9 January 1903 in Lone Fir Cemetery, citing Certificate#. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (McClure) Minar, Memorial# 260404384. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William W. and Nellie J. Minar, (her name recorded as "Nelley J." by the census taker and their surname transcribed as "Minor" by Ancestry), Year: 1900; Census Place: Portland Ward 9, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1350; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0073. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edwin S Minar, Memorial# 13717337.
  6. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 October 1858 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA of Mary J McClure and Edwin Minor. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.
  7. [S3005] McClure, Whitbeck and Minar Extended Family 1889 Social News, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Tuesday, January 29, 1889, Page 1, (Downloaded on March 30, 2026), under the title, "Communicated" from Echo, Oregon, January 27, 1889, to the Editor of the East Oregonian, reporting that Mrs. J. R. McClure and daughter, Mrs. P. B. Whitbeck (recorded as "Whitehead", both of Echo, went to Pendleton the week before on a visit to friends, and were happily surprised to find Mr. Minar (recorded as "Minner") and family there who had just arrived from old Iowa; that Mrs. Minar was a sister of J. R. McClure; that Mr. William Minar was contemplating starting a business in Pendleton, his profession being marble cutting, at which he was an adept; that it was hoped the citizens of Pendleton would give Mr. Minar and family a hearty welcome; and adding the Editorial Note that "Pendleton is glad to welcome good citizens in its midst and those especially who contemplate starting a desirable industry of any character". Hereinafter cited as McClure, Whitbeck and Minar Extended Family 1889 Social News, Oregon.
  8. [S2995] J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, East Oregonian, (Pendleton, Oregon), Monday, June 11, 1900, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 25, 2026), under the titles, "Death of J. R. McClure" and "Respected Pioneer of Pendleton Dies, Aged 72 Years", reporting he died at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla on Saturday evening (9 June); that he had gone to the hospital a week or so before and "submitted to an operation for a disease with which he was afflicted"; that he had rallied and seemed to be getting along nicely with prospects very bright for recovery when complications arose which led to his death; that his remains were brought to Pendleton for his funeral and burial; that he was born near Havana, Chemung county, New York on February 20, 1828 and emigrated to Iowa; that he journeyed on westward to California in the early 50's during the gold excitement and after that quieted down and went to Portland where he remained for a brief time; that he joined the stampeders to the Idaho gold field, but finally settled down in Umatilla county about 18 years ago; that he was the possessor of a fair share of the world’s goods and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends; that he left one son, George McClure, a daughter, Mrs. P. T. Kelly, a brother and sister, C. D. McClure and Mrs. Mary J. Minar of Portland; that Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Minar, were present to attend the funeral; that the son George was supposed to be at Waverly, Washington, but it had not been possible thus far to get any word to him concerning the sad event. Hereinafter cited as J. R. McClure Obituary 1900 Pendleton, Oregon.
  9. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edwin and Mary Minar, (their name spelled "Miner" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota; Roll: T132_4; Page: 868. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edwin S. and Mary J. Minar, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nora Springs, Floyd, Iowa; Roll: 340; Page: 320b; Enumeration District: 218. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Orville McClure1

b. 29 December 1888
Family
Father*Newton P. Helm2 b. Apr 1861, d. 27 Jun 1935
Mother*Lilia A. Cooper2 b. 23 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1959
Birth*29 December 1888Orville McClure was born on 29 December 1888 in Saint John, Whitman County, Washington.1,3,4,5,6 
Name VariationHis name at birth was Orville Helm.2,1 
(Son) Divorce26 October 1892He was an infant when his parents separated, and 3 years old when his father obtained a divorce on the grounds of abandonment.7 
(Son) Marriage24 May 1894He was 5 years old when his mother married a second time, on 24 May 1894, to George McClure, who was a widower with two young daughters, ages 10 and 14 years.8,9,10,11 
(Stepson) Census US 190018 June 1900Orville Helm was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 in the household of his mother and stepfather, Lilia and George McClure, at 1 Market Street, Waverly, Spokane County, Washington. Orville was 13 years old and at school. He was able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school for nine months of the census year.12 
Research Notes* Orville's enumeration with his mother and stepfather, Lilia and George McClure, on the 1900 census was the last time we saw his name in a record as Orville HELM. After 1900, we have consistently found his name recorded as Orville McClure. Whether he was officially adopted by his stepfather, as reported on Orville's Find a Grave memorial page, we don't know. Officially or not, though, Orville became a McClure for the rest of his life.12,1 
(Son) Census US 19205 January 1920Orville McClure was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 5 January 1920 in the household of his parents at 630 East 13th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was 33 years of age and working for wages as a seaman.13 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Orville McClure, Memorial# 166475748. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1768] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Orville McClure of Metzger, Oregon, USA, born on 29 December 1888 in St John, Washington, USA, employed by Portland General Electric, Portland, Oregon, person who would always know his address was his wife Claudine McClure, his height was 5'9", weight 150, eyes were blue, hair was brown, his complexion was light, and he was missing part of three fingers on his left hand, registered on 25 April 1942 in Washington County, Oregon, referencing National Archives at St. Louis, St Louis, MO, USA, , Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, Group# 147, Box or Roll# 82. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Orville McClure, born on 29 December 1888, claim date 5 January 1954 , agency notes: 12 Dec 1978: Name Listed As Orville McClure. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2568] Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, delayed birth certificate registration on 27 October 1941 of Orville McClure, born on 29 December 1888 in St. John, Whitman County, Washington, full term, son of father, George McClure, age 28 at the time of Orville's birth, born in Yamhill County, Oregon, engineer, and mother's maiden name, Lilia A. Cooper, age 17 at the time of Orville's birth, housewife, her first child, born in Wheatland, Oregon, affidavit signed and notarized by Orville's uncle, Enoch Cooper who had knowledge of facts of his birth, referencing Certificate# Special File Volume# 17. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056; the birth date for Orvil Helm, Lilia's son from her first marriage, was recorded as February 1887.
  7. [S2989] Two Divorces: Mary vs. Hiram Harper and Newton P. vs. Lillie A. Helm 1892, Spokane, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Thursday, Oct 27, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on March 21, 2026), under the title, "Three Divorce Cases", that Judge Langford granted two and denied one; that decrees of divorce were issued the day before in two cases: that Mary Harper was granted a divorce from Hiram Harper on the grounds of desertion and failure to provide; that the couple had married at Moscow, Idaho on January 2, 1886, and that two years later the husband deserted his wife and two children; that the case was referred to a referee and that it was upon his report that a divorce was granted, the custody of the two children being awarded the mother; and that the other case was that of Newton P. Helm vs. Lillie A. Helm; that the case was referred to a referee who heard the evidence and reported in favor of the plaintiff; that the couple were married at Colfax in May 1888 and that in that case also the charge made by the plaintiff was abandonment, the wife having left her husband and refused to return to him. Hereinafter cited as Two Divorces: Mary vs. Hiram Harper and Newton P. vs. Lillie A. Helm 1892, Spokane, Washington.
  8. [S2992] Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, Washington), Sunday, May 27, 1894, Page 2, (Downloaded on March 23, 2026), reporting from Oakesdale, that electrician George McClure sprung a surprise on his many friends by getting married on Thursday morning; that the bride, Mrs. L. A. helm was also a resident of Oakesdale; that all unite in extending well wishes. Hereinafter cited as Lilia A. Helm and George McClure 1894 Marriage, Oakesdale, Washington.
  9. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 May 1894 in Colfax, Whitman, Washington, USA, of Lilia E Helm, maiden name Cooper, of Oakesdale, Washington, age 25, her second marriage, born about 1869 in Oregon, USA, daughter of John S Cooper and Louisianna Willis, married George McClure of Oakesdale, Washington, age 39, practical engineer, his second marriage, born about 1855 in Iowa, USA, son of John R McClure and Elizabeth Howard, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Elmer McClure, Memorial# 77457725.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lilia Adele (Cooper) McClure, Memorial# 77189848.
  12. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Lilia McClure, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waverly, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 1751; Page: 11.
  13. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Lilia McClure, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1500; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Reuben McClure1

b. 1798
Family
Birth*1798Reuben McClure was born about 1798 in New York.1 
Marriage*He married Temperance __?__, probably in New York.2,1 

Family

 Temperance __?__
Children 1.John R. McClure+1 b. 20 Feb 1828, d. 9 Jun 1900
 2.Charles L. McClure1 b. 1833
 3.Mary J. McClure+1 b. Jun 1834, d. 23 Jan 1913
 4.Cortland D. McClure+1 b. 1841

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Reuben McClure, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Millford, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: 157; Pages: 36a-36b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cortland D. McClure of 580 East Morrison, Portland, Oregon, age 63, engineer, on 8 January 1903 in Portland, Oregon, USA, married, born 8 October 1839 in New York, son of Rubin and Temperance McClure, both born in New York, burial on 9 January 1903 in Lone Fir Cemetery, citing Certificate#. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.

Selina A. McClure1

b. 1861
Family
Father*John R. McClure1 b. 20 Feb 1828, d. 9 Jun 1900
Mother*Emmeline M. __?__1 b. 1839
Birth*1861Selina A. McClure was born about 1861 in Iowa.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187012 August 1870Selina A. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 August 1870 in the household of her parents in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. She was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. R. and Elizabeth McClure, (their surname transcribed as "McClard" by Ancestry), Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedar, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M593_377; Page: 347A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

William S. McClure1

b. 1859
Family
Father*John R. McClure1 b. 20 Feb 1828, d. 9 Jun 1900
Mother*Emmeline M. __?__1 b. 1839
Birth*1859William S. McClure was born about 1859 in Iowa.1 
(Son) Census US 187012 August 1870William S. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 August 1870 in the household of his parents in Cedar, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. R. and Elizabeth McClure, (their surname transcribed as "McClard" by Ancestry), Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedar, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: M593_377; Page: 347A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.