Walter F. McClure Family McClure Family 1923 Jeanne McClure Sanders with son Robert McClure Jeanne McClure Sanders & Helen Jackson McClure
McCLURE FAMILY, continued (page 6)
The children of William E. McClure and Eleanor Ewing Purdom (Continued)
The children of William E. McClure and Eleanor Ewing Purdom (Continued)
Rev. James Richard McClure was born ca 1818. The most Robert and I have been able to determine about James, or Richard (since he apparently went by both) is mainly from Census records and the few mentions in newspapers that we can find. His wife’s name was Lucinda, and they had two children:
1) Tabitha E. McClure, born ca 1849. We are hopeful others might have information about Tabitha.
2) Melissa A McClure. Robert McClure found Melissa’s grave in Beechwood Cemetery, Cornersville, TN. Her tombstone states that Melissa was born 30 Jul 1850, died 4 Sep 1870.
In the 1860 and 1870 Census’, they are living in Cornersville, TN -
George Ewing McClure was born 25 May 1822. George never married. He died 20 Apr 1870.
Dr. Robert Greene McClure was born 12 Apr 1824 in Lewisburg, TN. Robert was a physician and lived all his life in or around Lewisburg, Marshall Co., Tennessee. He served during the Civil War with the 41st Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, CSA. One company from Marshall composed of 101 men was sent to the Forty-
“From Camp Trousdale the Forty-
“In 1871 the people of Marshall voted an appropriation of $315,000, to the propose building of the Cumberland & Ohio Railroad through the county. In 1873 the amount was divided, $200,000 being still appropriated to the above road, and $115,000 to the Duck River Valley Railroad. The panic of 1873 destroyed the hopes of the Cumberland & Ohio Road; but the Duck River Valley Road was completed to Lewisburg from Columbia, in April, 1877, and in October, 1879, it was completed to the Lincoln County line. Besides the $115,000 a large individual subscription was raised. Dr. R. G. McCLURE and Col. J. H. Lewis were instrumental in securing the road. Dr. McClure was president of the company for three years.”
Robert married Mary Elizabeth Ewing, (2 Oct 1828-
Their descendants (as we know them) were:
1. Dr. Robert Green MCCLURE C.S.A. (b.12 Apr 1824-
sp: Mary Elizabeth EWING (b.2 Oct 1828 m.5 Jan 1847 d.24 Oct 1906)
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sp: Samuel K. HARWELL
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Mary E. McClure was born ca 1827. She married James L. Reid/Reed. I’m afraid that is all we know; hopefully there are descendants who will contact us.
Susan E. McClure was born 9 Apr 1828. Susan never married. She died 16 Aug 1854
Susan E. McClure was born 9 Apr 1828. Susan never married. She died 16 Aug 1854
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WILLIAM DICKSON McCLURE was born 20 Sep 1830 in Cornersville, TN. William D. was a dry goods merchant in Cornersville, TN. There is an interesting newspaper clipping titled 'As In 1878' and reads as follows: "The following are prices that obtained in 1878, as shown by a bill of goods and produce handled in a transaction wherein the late William Sanders sold some wheat and eggs to Mr. W. D. McClure, then a merchant in Cornersville: Domestic 7c. per yard; ladies and gentlemen's shoes $3.50 per pair; a slate 15c.; calico 6 ¼ c. per yard".
Robert (Bob) McClure of AZ provided the following story, from Marshall County Historical Quarterly, Vol III, No 2:
• "In one of the heated political campaigns preceeding the civil war occurred the most tragic event in the history of Cornersville. A man named Thompson and Dr. Pugh became involved in a personal difficulty over political differences which led to a tragic end. Dr. Pugh ran upon Thompson and stabbed him fatally with a knife and then ran across the street. As he fell dying, Thompson drew a derringer pistol and fired at the fleeing doctor. The weapon contained two balls, both of which went wild, one of them striking Mr. W. D. McClure, father of Hon. W. P. McClure, in the breast, inflicting a dangerous wound, the other penetrating the heart of Mr. House, who stood by Mr. McClure across the street, killing him instantly. Dr. Pugh is thought to have [lain] concealed under an old out building all day disappearing in the night nevermore to be heard of."
William married Mary Orlena Pillow, on 8 Apr 1852; daughter of Robert W. Pillow and Dorothy Ann Hall. Mary was born 20 Sep 1836. She died 23 Sep 1905, and her obituary reads: "The widow of W. D. McClure, long a prominent merchant of Cornersville (Tn) and who preceded her to the grave twelve years ago, died at the home of her son, Mr. W. F. McClure, in this place, last Saturday afternoon. Her death was not unexpected, as she had long been in declining health. She was 69 years of age last Wednesday, was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends. She is survived by four sons and two daughters, all of whom were present at her bedside except one son, Mr. Thos. McClure, who was unable to be present. Her remains were taken to Cornersville for burial in Beechwood cemetery on Sunday, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. J. M. Brown, Rev. S. H. Polk, and Rev. J. A. Malloy". William Dickson McClure died 29 Nov 1893 - and they are buried beside each other in Beechwood Cemetery, Cornersville, TN.
William and Mary Orlena Pillow McClure had the following children (their children discussed on the next 2 pages):
1) Robert McCLURE (b.2 Jun 1853-Tennessee d.8 Feb 1866-Cornersville,Marshall Co.,Tennessee)
2) WALTER FLAVIS (Sr.) McCLURE * (b.1 Mar 1856-Cornersville,TN d.24 Jul 1915-Birmingham,AL)
| sp: * MARY ELIZABETH "Lilie" HAMPTON (b.6 Sep 1863-Leighton,AL m.11 Aug 1885 d.23 Jun 1925-Nashville,TN) (see HAMPTON Family)
3) Thomas Hall MCCLURE (b.5 Oct 1858-Cornersville,Tennessee d.8 Aug 1921-Cornersville,Marshall Co.,Tennessee) (their children on next page)
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4) Anna Ewing MCCLURE (b.1861-Cornersville,Tennessee d.6 Jun 1946-Cornersville,TN)
5) William "Willie" Pillow McCLURE (b.1866 d.15 Oct 1933)
| sp: Alice CARTWRIGHT-HARDISON
6) John Bell McCLURE (b.1869 d.8 Jan 1921)
7) Mary "Lois" Pillow McCLURE (b.Jan 1876 d.26 Apr 1961)
sp: John Thomas MARTIN
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WILLIAM DICKSON McCLURE was born 20 Sep 1830 in Cornersville, TN. William D. was a dry goods merchant in Cornersville, TN. There is an interesting newspaper clipping titled 'As In 1878' and reads as follows: "The following are prices that obtained in 1878, as shown by a bill of goods and produce handled in a transaction wherein the late William Sanders sold some wheat and eggs to Mr. W. D. McClure, then a merchant in Cornersville: Domestic 7c. per yard; ladies and gentlemen's shoes $3.50 per pair; a slate 15c.; calico 6 ¼ c. per yard".
Robert (Bob) McClure of AZ provided the following story, from Marshall County Historical Quarterly, Vol III, No 2:
• "In one of the heated political campaigns preceeding the civil war occurred the most tragic event in the history of Cornersville. A man named Thompson and Dr. Pugh became involved in a personal difficulty over political differences which led to a tragic end. Dr. Pugh ran upon Thompson and stabbed him fatally with a knife and then ran across the street. As he fell dying, Thompson drew a derringer pistol and fired at the fleeing doctor. The weapon contained two balls, both of which went wild, one of them striking Mr. W. D. McClure, father of Hon. W. P. McClure, in the breast, inflicting a dangerous wound, the other penetrating the heart of Mr. House, who stood by Mr. McClure across the street, killing him instantly. Dr. Pugh is thought to have [lain] concealed under an old out building all day disappearing in the night nevermore to be heard of."
William married Mary Orlena Pillow, on 8 Apr 1852; daughter of Robert W. Pillow and Dorothy Ann Hall. Mary was born 20 Sep 1836. She died 23 Sep 1905, and her obituary reads: "The widow of W. D. McClure, long a prominent merchant of Cornersville (Tn) and who preceded her to the grave twelve years ago, died at the home of her son, Mr. W. F. McClure, in this place, last Saturday afternoon. Her death was not unexpected, as she had long been in declining health. She was 69 years of age last Wednesday, was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends. She is survived by four sons and two daughters, all of whom were present at her bedside except one son, Mr. Thos. McClure, who was unable to be present. Her remains were taken to Cornersville for burial in Beechwood cemetery on Sunday, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. J. M. Brown, Rev. S. H. Polk, and Rev. J. A. Malloy". William Dickson McClure died 29 Nov 1893 -
William and Mary Orlena Pillow McClure had the following children (their children discussed on the next 2 pages):
1) Robert McCLURE (b.2 Jun 1853-
2) WALTER FLAVIS (Sr.) McCLURE * (b.1 Mar 1856-
| sp: * MARY ELIZABETH "Lilie" HAMPTON (b.6 Sep 1863-
3) Thomas Hall MCCLURE (b.5 Oct 1858-
| sp: Kate
4) Anna Ewing MCCLURE (b.1861-
5) William "Willie" Pillow McCLURE (b.1866 d.15 Oct 1933)
| sp: Alice CARTWRIGHT-
6) John Bell McCLURE (b.1869 d.8 Jan 1921)
7) Mary "Lois" Pillow McCLURE (b.Jan 1876 d.26 Apr 1961)
sp: John Thomas MARTIN
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(pictures from Beechwood Cemetery, Cornersville, TN, below)
Beechwood Cemetery
Cornersville, TN
Cornersville, TN
Pictured below are the gravestones of some of the children of Wm & Mary O. McClure:
“Little Bobby” McClure (1853-1866)
Thomas Hall McClure (1858-1921)
Anna “Amma” Ewing McClure (1861-1946)
John Bell McClure (1869-1921)
Thomas Hall McClure (1858-
Anna “Amma” Ewing McClure (1861-
John Bell McClure (1869-
Gravestones of
William D. McClure
“Father”
and Mary O. Pillow McClure
“Mother”
Note: I have been to visit Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville. The day I went it was pouring down rain, and the pictures I took were terrible!
I must thank Robert McClure for providing these wonderful
black and white photos.
I must also thank Robert Horn, who took the time on the way to work one morning to take pictures at Beechwood and send them to me. Quite a wonderful thing for a virtual stranger to do! But, of course I now consider him a dear friend!
Thank you, Bob!
William D. McClure
“Father”
and Mary O. Pillow McClure
“Mother”
Note: I have been to visit Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville. The day I went it was pouring down rain, and the pictures I took were terrible!
I must thank Robert McClure for providing these wonderful
black and white photos.
I must also thank Robert Horn, who took the time on the way to work one morning to take pictures at Beechwood and send them to me. Quite a wonderful thing for a virtual stranger to do! But, of course I now consider him a dear friend!
Thank you, Bob!
