The McClung genealogy; A genealogical and biographical record of the McClung family from the time of their emigration to the year 1904 - Tapa blanda

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: ...of the block house in Washington City, while attempting to carry his wounded brother John off tne field. He was wounded in the face at the battle of Ninevah. He was captured at Ninevah, but made his escape by riding through the Federal lines, swiming the Shenandoah river three times, and taking refuge in the mountains. He reached his command the next evening. He began the practice of medicine about the yeT 1868, and has succeeded in building up an enormous practice. He is one of the most popular practitioners in his county. He served as Deputy Sheriff four years 1882-1886. He was President of the Board of Regents for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind School at Romney, W. Va., for twelve years. He is a large land owner, having between 2,500 and 3,000 acres of coal, timber and grazing land. He grazes about 300 head of cattle each year. In politics he is a Democrat; and in ecclesiastical affairs is actively identified with the M. E. Church South. He has a beautiful home near Meadow Bluff, W. Va. m. Nov. 15, 1866, Adeline Elizabeth Thompson, b. Apr. 30, 1843. Meadow Bluff, W. Va. Five children, viz.: 1-7 Banzesa McClung, b. July 28, 1867; d. Aug. 13, 1867. 2-7 Irene Erven McClung, b. July 28, 1871; m. Jan. 15, 1892, Newton Shawver, of Clintonville, W. Va. 3-7 Elsie Bird McClung, b. July 13, 1874; m. June 6, 1896, George Wall, of Crawley, W.Va. 4-7 Olive Bell McClung, b. Dec. 28, 1875; m. Apr. 22, 1896, John Hepler, of Meadow Bluff, W. Va. 5-7 William Kenna McClung, b. Nov. 19, 1880. Meadow Bluff, W. Va. 6-6 Rev. Edward Smith McClung, b. Mar. 13, 1846; d. Apr. 23, 1900; m. Mar. 26, 1873, Mary Catherine Hoff, of Smoot, W. Va. No issue. 7-6 Elizabeth Rachel McClung, b. Feb. 1, 1848; m. Jan. 24, 1867, D. C. Snyder, of Mt. Hope, W. Va. 8-6 Rev. George Washington McClung, b. ...