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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