DAVID McCLURE is a grandson of James and Nancy (Crouch) McClure, who were born in Scotland, whence they emigrated to Pennsylvania in an early day. They settled on a farm in North Strabane township, Washington county, where thirteen children were born to them, and where the father died in 1854. David McClure (father of our subject), a son of this pioneer couple, was born in the year 1802, in North Strabane township. He grew to manhood on the home farm, and in 1823 was married to Mary Cameron, who was born in 1802, a resident of the same neighborhood. Eleven children were born to them, of whom the following are living: James, David, Samuel, Mary, Joseph, Belle (wife of William Hickson), Martha (Mrs. Robert Kerr), William and Robert. Mr. McClure was a prosperous and influential farmer. In politics he affiliated with the Democratic party, and in religious connection both he and his wife were very active members of the old Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, with which they were connected many years. Mr. McClure died in 1876, having been preceded by his wife in 1834.
David McClure was born October 20, 1830 in North Strabane township, and was educated in the schools of the vicinity. On November 16, 1848, he was united in marriage with Nannie A. Thomas, who was born February 20, 1831, in North Strabane township, a daughter of Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan Thomas was born February 16, 1803, in Washington county, Penn., and in 1825 was united in marriage with Elizabeth Cowyer, also a native of this county, born November 9, 1806. Their family consisted of the following children: Elizabeth, wife of G. G. Good (of Washington county, Ark.), Phoebe Martha, Maggie, Lydia, Liverton and Nannie A., all now deceased except Elizabeth, Liverton and Nannie A. Mr. Thomas was a prominent farmer and early settler of Washington county. In church connection he and his wife were devout members of the Centre Presbyterian Church. He died August 9, 1840, and was followed by his wife December '27, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. McClure are the parents of nine children, namely: Mary (wife of William Willett); Maggie (Mrs. J. Smith); John Boyd (married to Miss Jennie Dunn); William W. (married to Miss Elizabeth Dunn); Allie B. (wife of George Nelson); and Wheeler T., Sadie M., David R. and Jennie (all four residing with their parents). Mr. McClure has been prominently identified with the political history of North Strabane township. In his political preferences he is a Democrat. He has been auditor of the township three years, road commissioner thirteen years, and is a liberal contributor to all worthy enterprises. In religious connection he and his estimable wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church.
Text taken from page 960 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project.
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