GEORGE HENRY CLAFLIN, 12 Jul 1861 - 10 Mar 1926

	George H. Claflin, son of Henry and Zippra Claflin, was 
born in Erie County, Ohio, July 12, 1861. He moved with his 
parents to Orland when 6 years of age. His father was killed 
in service during the Civil War. After the death of his 
mother, he made his home for several years with his aunt, Mrs. 
Orpha Claflin, who was indeed a mother to him in every way. 
When about 18 years of age, he went to Kankakee, Illinois.

	He was married to Ida McKibben, of near Orland, March 
10, 1891. To this union were born five children, Harry, Cyril 
an Pauline, of South Bend; Eula, who passed away in 1923, and 
Donald, who died in infancy. They lived in Chicago a few 
years, then came back to their farm, near Orland. His wife 
passed away in 1911, leaving him to bring up his children 
without a loving mother's care and guidance. He filled her 
place as only a devoted father can, and by hard struggles and 
much sacrifice kept the family together until all were grown 
to manhood and womanhood. The last two years he had made his 
home with his son, Harry, in South Bend, where, after a short 
illness. He quietly passed away, aged 64 years, 7 months and 
28 days.

	He leaves to mourn the loss of a good father, his 
immediate family, two grandchildren and a host of friends. 
Funeral was held at the Congregational Church at Orland, 
Friday, March 12, Rev. John Humfreys, of Angola, officiating.

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	We wish to thank all those who so kindly helped during 
his short illness and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Claflin and son; Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Claflin 
and daughter. Pauline Claflin. 

The above information was found in Book #4 in the black 
notebook collection, #1 through #22, compiled by Audree Siebel 
Lewis, located at the Angola Public Library, Angola, Indiana.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

	George Henry Claflin, married Ida May (MckIbben) 
Claflin, 1870 - 1911, daughter of James F. and Electa (Waite) 
McKibben. Both are buried at Jackson Prairie Cemetery, Steuben 
County, Indiana.

	Son, Harry W. Claflin, 22 Sep 1891 - 22 Mar 1926, 
married Eathel Fern (Pocock) Claflin, 1894 - 1978. Her 2nd 
husband was Edson A. Wells. All are buried at Greenlawn 
Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.

	Son, Cyril J. Claflin, 1901 - 30 Aug 1977. Buried at 
Greenlawn Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.  

	Daughter, Eula A. Claflin, 1894 - 1923. Buried at 
Jackson Prairie Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.

	Daughter, Pauline W. Claflin, listed as age 4 on the 
1910 Federal Census, enumeration date 19 Apr 1910.

"Cemeteries of Steuben Co., Ind., 1990" by Audree Siebel 
Lewis, Vol. I, pages 336, 337, Vol. II, page 1919.