BIOGRAPHY

James S. McClelland

Montgomery County, Indiana

1881 Montgomery County In History of H. W. Beckwith, p (Chicago: HH Hill)

James S. McClelland, M.D. (deceased), Crawfordsville, was born in Oxford, Butler County, 0hio, September 3, 1821.

He received his literary education in Miami University, Oxford, and his medical education with his uncle, Dr. James McClelland, at the Ohio Mcdical College, from which be graduated in 1850.

His first place of residence after graduation was at Yountsville, Montgomery County, where he began the practice of medicine with his uncle.

He soon began to develop that skill in surgery for which he was always distinguished.

He subsequently lived at Pleasant Hill, in this County.

From thence he moved to Jefferson, Clinton County, and afterward to Frankfort.

While in Frankfort he was elected to represent Clinton County in the state legislature, and was an elector for Buchanan in the presidential election of 1856. He removed from Frankfort to Dallas, Vermilion County, Illinois, to improve some land he had in that County.

In the spring of 1861 he went to Frankfort to transact some business, and while there the news came of the rebel attack upon the flag at Fort Sumter.

The same week he enlisted a company of soldiers, but did not go with them to war.

He returned to Dallas and enlisted in the 25th Ill. Vols. of which he was made lieutenant-colonel.

He was soon ap­pointed medical director on the staff of Gen. Sigel, in Missouri. He served there a period and was then transferred to the department of the Tennessee, where he served as inspector-general of field hospitals.

He remained in this capacity till the early part of August 1868, when he received an injury, on account of which he was mustered out of service.

From the injury then received dates the disease from which he suffered so much and which terminated his life August 29, 1875.

When he left the service in the army he settled in Crawfordsville.

In a short time, his health having im­proved, he again entered the army as surgeon of the 154th Ind.reg., but was soon called to other and varied duties.

Finally he was ap­pointed to a position on the staff of Gen. Sherman, who was at At­lanta preparing for his march to the sea.

The doctor hurried on his way.

But arriving at Chattanooga he found that the last train for Atlanta had just left, and he could go no farther.

He never ceased to regret that he thus lost the opportunity to share in the honors of that great military achievement.

He was energetic, vigilant, and efficient in the discharge of his military duties.

His whole heart was in the service.

His sympathy for his wounded soldiers was unbounded.

Many times did his heart sink at the rough and inefficient treatment of these poor individuals, whose life was ebbing away in defense of liberty and the union of the states.

After the war his home was in this city, and he stood before his fellows as an eminent physician and surgeon.

He was married in 1859, and became the father of two sons and four daughters, who survive him: Albert J., a physician of Veedersburg, Indiana; William D., Angelon R., Mary Kate, Mable W. and Jessie E.

Prior to the war he was a democrat, but afterward joined the republican party.

He was a prominent Mason and was buried by that order.

He was quite a literary man, contributing at various times many interesting articles and poems to different weeklies and magazines.

McClelland, James S.

Civil War Rank: Surgeon

Civil War Regiment: 25th Ill / 135th (100 days)

Place of Birth: Oxford, OH

Date of Birth: 1822

Place of Death: Crawfordsville

Date of Death: 1875

Other residence: Daleville, ill

Schools attended: Medical College of Ohio

Year Medical Grad or Attendance: 1849-50

Wife: Mary Ann Florer b. OH

Date of Marriage: 1843 Franklin co.

Children: 2

Final Date: Due to

County: Clinton(Jefferson twp)Yountsville, Pleasant Hill, Jefferson and Frankfort

Sources: 1850C $700.00

McClelland, James S. - Crawfordsville (1821-1875). He was born at Oxford, 0. Sept. 3, 1S21. and died at Crawfordsville. Aug. 29, 1875. He practiced medicine at the following named places in Indiana: Yountsville, Pleasant Hill, Jefferson, and Frankfort. Later he removed to Dallas, Illinois. In 1861. he enlisted in the Twenty-fifth Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, and was made Lieutenant-Colonel. Soon after-ward was appointed medical director on the staff of Gen. Sigel, in Missouri. Later he was transferred to the Department of Tennessee, and made inspector of field hospitals. He received an injury in August. 1863. on account of which he was mustered out of service. He then located in Crawfordsville. In a short time, his health having improved, he again entered the service as surgeon of the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. After the close of the war he resumed the practice of medicine and continued until his death. He represented Clinton County in the Legislature; and in 1856 was a Buchanan elector. - Dr. J. L. Beatty. Crawfordsville Legislature; and in 1856 was a Buchanan elector. - Dr. J. L. Beatty. Crawfordsville.

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Capt. James McClelland
Montgomery County, Indiana

Crawfordsville Journal, May 30, 1920

Capt. James McClelland, one of the County's most highly respected citizens aged 80 years d. Sun. 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 b. in Ripley Twp, Dec 9, 1840 being the son of William and Sallie McClelland. In 1873 he was united in marr. 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.

May 30, 1920 McCLELLAND

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 four 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 February 5. Capt. McClelland was born in Ripley township, December 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. Deceased entered the army as a private in Co. K. 86th Indiana volunteers. His health failed and he was discharged. Later, after regaining his health, he organized Co. H, 135th Indiana Volunteers, and was elected captain 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 United States as a recruiting officer. Company H, which had elected him captain, did service until September, 1864, when it was discharged while in Alabama.

He is survived by his widow, one son, Ward McClelland, a sister, Mrs. Fannie McClelland Rich, granddaughter, Pauline McClelland, and one niece, Mrs. A. G. Breaks.

Mr. McClelland was a successful farmer and lived at the place of his death for forty-three 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 Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. W.D. Headrick of Indianapolis officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

McPherson Post No. 7, G.A.R. will have charge of the arrangements and members of the Post are requested to meet at the court house at 2:30 o'clock where conveyance will be provided.

Transcribed by: Tracy Jones 3-10-2002

Record# 95365 in database 19th Indiana Century Physicians

Source: 19th Century Database of Indiana Physicians