McClelland - James (Capt)
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, May 30, 1920
Capt. James McClelland, one of the County's most highly respected citizens aged 80 years died Sunday night at 9:30 o'clock at his home 4 miles north of the city, the cause of his death being chronic nephritis, of which he had been a long sufferer and seriously ill since Feb. 5. Capt. McClelland was born in Ripley Twp, Dec 9, 1840 being the son of William and Sallie McClelland. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Alice WILHITE, also a resident of this city. Dec. entered the army as a private in Co. K 86th Ind. Vols. His health failed and he was discharged. Later, after regaining his health he organized Co. H 13th Ind Vols and was elected capt. of the company which did valiant service in many engagements.
Following the time of his disability at the battle of Franklin he was in the employ of the US as a recruiting officer. Co H, which had elected his capt. did service until Sept 1864 when it was discharged while in Ala. He is survived by his widow, one son, Ward McClealland, a sister, Mrs. Fannie McClelland Rich, a granddau, Pauline McClelland, and one niece, Mrs. A. C. Breaks. Mr. McClelland was a successful farmer and lived at the place of his death for 43 years. He was a good citizen in every respect and beloved by all with whom he came in contact. During his last illness among those most devoted to him were men who had been employed by him in previous years. The funeral will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Wed. afternoon with the Rev. WD Headrick of Indianapolis offic. Imterment at Oak Hill Cemetery McPherson Post No. 7 GAR will have charge of the arrangements and members of the Post are requested to meet at the courthouse at 2:30 o'clock where conveyances will be provided.
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Transcribed by: Tracy Jones 3-10-2002