William S. McClure

William S. McClure was a native of this county, where he was born on August 5, 1824; his parents, James, and Abigail (Stacy) McClure are both deceased; they settled in this county in 1817. 

William McClure’s first marriage was to Sarah Davidson, October 26, 1847; she was born in Lawrence County May 16, 1829; she was the daughter of Joseph and Jane (Bryson) Davidson; her death occurred on March 7, 1865. 

The following are her children: 

  • Olevia R., resides in Convoy County, West Virginia;
  • Charles, deceased;
  • Jennie D., resides in Boyd County, Kentucky;
  • Joseph E., resides in this county;
  • Rose, deceased;
  • Alvina A., resides in Convoy County, West Virginia;
  • Mattie, resides in the same county;
  • Jasper, resides in Northfield, Minnesota. 

Mr. McClure’s second wife was Paulina Pemberton, who was born in Wayne County, Virginia, on November 14, 1843; their marriage took place in Lawrence County on December 25, 1866. 

Their children are

  • Harry, born September 24, 1867;
  • Loran, September 6, 1869;
  • Katie, March 25, 1871;
  • Annie A., January 1, 1873;
  • Dustin, October 14, 1875;
  • Bertha, December 25, 1877;
  • Rachel D., May 16, 1879;
  • Baby, February 19, 1882—they all reside at home. 

The parents of Mrs. McClure are James and Lucy (Simmons) Pemberton, the first deceased.  James McClure, a brother of William, was a soldier in the war of 1861, serving one year. 

Mr. McClure is engaged in farming in Fayette Township.  His post office address is South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio.

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