Adams County, Ohio
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Kirker Cemetery Adams County, Ohio |
Caldwell's Illustrated Historical Atlas of Adams County Ohio 1797 - 1880
Walter F. Arms, Manager
Jacob Leamon, Historian
Published by J. A. Caldwell. Newark, O. John McClanahan, the youngest son, who is the subject of this sketch, was born October 20, 1820. He married Esther Bess, November 20, 1842, who died in 1874. By this marriage he raised four children, two sons and two daughters. For a second wife he married Nancy May, November 1874. In 1843, he united with the U. P church, at West Union, of which he has become an exemplary and consistent member. Mrs.. McClanahan is also a member of the same church. Mr. McClanahan now owns, and lives on the old homestead of his father. His house occupies the site of the one in which he was born, and where he has lived all his life. He has a pleasant home, where he and his estimable lady are enjoying the comforts of an industrious, well-spent life, with the respect of the whole community.
The West Union Scion
West Union, Ohio
Thursday August 22, 1901
Page 1AN OCTOGENARIANRipe in years and respected by everyone, Uncle John McClanahan closed his eyes in death at an early hour last Friday morning. His death was not unexpected, for his illness had been of long duration and he had been confined to his bed and room for several months. But it carried with it, as the death summons usually does, a shock to the kindred and friends of the deceased. He died when the family least expected it, and at an hour in the morning when the virility of man is at its lowest ebb, no one being present in the room but the night attendant. It came peacefully and he fell asleep like a babe in his mother's arms. Mr. McClanahan was a native born citizen of Adams county. More than eighty-one years ago, he first saw the light of day in Liberty township. Here he grew to manhood, in the community and among the people who admired him for his honesty and his sterling quality, for John McClanahan was an honest man, and he scorned a dishonest act. He was twice married, four children being born to the first union, two of whom preceded him to the grave. the last wife survives him. Mr. McClanahan's life was a busy and useful one during his long career. He served one term as Commissioner of Adams county, and could have continued in service as a county official had his aspirations dictated, but he preferred the quiet peaceful life of the farmer, which he successfully followed. He was often selected in positions of trust, to settling estates, etc. He, with his brother James, now deceased, was made assignee of G. B. Grimes & Company, when that well-known bank went to the wall in 1888. The position was a trying one, but he went through the satisfaction of the great army of creditors. Always active in church matters, he was faithful in duty and attendance at the United Presbyterian church in which he held a membership for many years. He leaves many kindred and friends, who will ever cherish his memory. The funeral took place from his late home last Saturday at one o'clock, and the remains were laid to rest in the Kirker cemetery.
Passed to His Reward on High.
Uncle John McClanahan Quietly Fell Asleep.
The West Union Scion
West Union, Ohio
Thursday August 29, 1901
Page 1WILL OF JOHN MCCLANAHANThe will of the late John McClanahan was filed in the Probate office last Friday. It is dated March 3d, 1898, and was written by W. C. Coryell and was witnessed by H. F. McGovney. He left his home farm to his wife, Nannie M. McClanahan, during her life, and at her death it is to revert to his grand son, John Edward McClanahan. His wife is also given the household furniture some stock, horse and buggy and farming cattles, etc. All the remainder of his estate of any kind, including lands, bonds, stock, notes, moneys and credits goes to his son W. A. McClanahan and daughter, Rebecca A. J. Riffle. The will was set for hearing August, 29th.
The People's Defender
West Union, Ohio
Thursday March 19, 1903
Page 1Died Suddenly.Mrs. Nanny McClanahan, the widow of John McClanahan, died rather suddenly at her home two miles west of town Wednesday night about 8:30 o'clock of heart disease, after an illness of three days. Deceased was in her 77th year. Her maiden name was May and she was married to Mr. McClanahan in 1874. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the house and will be conducted by Dr. Davidson, of North Liberty. Burial at the Kirker cemetery.