Thank you for responding to my e-mail. There are so many John McClains that one could call them common. The John I wrote about was born in MD in 1712. His mother and father, Margaret and John, came to Maryland in 1711 or perhaps 1710. He died in MD. The John and Margaret of Hoke Co came to NC from Scotland around 1746. Thanks for the comment. Garry Brown gsbrown4@yahoo.com Albuquerque, NM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McClain, McLain, McClean, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/1031.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Mandi, Not seeing any info in your message about birthplaces or where your McClain family lived, I checked your postings and see only this one. Are you just beginning to research? Can you give me more information--like where did your John Henry and Annie's children--Luther Ross and Merle--live? Where and When were they born---even approximately if you are not sure. Or if you don't know, where was your grandmother born? Always begin your research with what you do know---like where was your grandmother born? When? What can she tell you about her parents? Her grandparents? and so forth. Even though she may have some family lore that might turn out to be wrong, at least it is a place to begin. I'll try to help if I can . . .even if your line was living somewhere else. My McLain / McClain / McLean (various spellings) line were in Arkansas from about 1850, and before that in TN, perhaps in KY and probably in IL, and I think they track back to NC . . . but as the family moved from place to place, they did not necessarily all stick together. It is likely that brothers, cousins, uncles went off in different directions in search of better land or adventure. Audrey

Thank you for responding to my e-mail. There are so many John McClains that one could call them common. The John I wrote about was born in MD in 1712. His mother and father, Margaret and John, came to Maryland in 1711 or perhaps 1710. He died in MD. The John and Margaret of Hoke Co came to NC from Scotland around 1746. Thanks for the comment. Garry Brown gsbrown4@yahoo.com Albuquerque, NM ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross McClain" <ProStaff5@webtv.net> To: "gsbrowngen" <gsbrowngen@comcast.net> Cc: <McClain-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [McClain] John of Prince George's Co MD > John and Margaret McLean are buried in Hoke County North Carolina and > they were boath born (SKYE)Scotland. > >

John and Margaret McLean are buried in Hoke County North Carolina and they were boath born (SKYE)Scotland.

There is a remarkable document trail concerning the John McClain family of Prince George's County, Maryland that serves as the cornerstone for research into that family. The spelling of the times was inconsistent at best. All conceivable forms of McClain can be found in the records but McClain seems to be their preferred spelling. John McClain was born in Prince George's County Maryland in 1712 (Ref 1,2) . He was the son of John and Margaret McClain (Ref 1,2) who arrived in Maryland about 1711 (Ref 3). In 1739 he purchased a farm known as The Gleanings in a part of Prince George's County that subsequently became Montgomery County and is now down town Washington DC near the White House (Ref 3,4). When the real estate deal was put together to form the District of Columbia the brokers secured options to buy much of the land involved. John McClain had executed two bonds to sell The Gleanings but he died in 1790 (Ref 5) before the deal was consummated (Ref 3. In his will (! Ref 5) he left most of his property to his children who were unnamed. The investors had to track down each of the children and purchase their interest in the estate. I first learned of this document trail from the research of Don Wolf and Charles Barnes (Ref 3). I subsequently found transcripts of these deeds in the District of Columbia Land Office adjacent to the DC Court House at 5th and E NW, Washington DC. They were probably typed as a WPA project. I know that no one in the Land Office has any idea where the originals are; the National Archives are a possibility. I found no record of these deeds in any of the pertinent Maryland Court Houses, Archives, or Libraries. I have abstracted these deeds as follows using the spellings as they appeared in the documents. Of all the children and sons-in-law, only Joseph McClain and Samuel Dobbyns signed their name. All the others used their mark. No indication was made for the witnesses. 1. Prince George's County Maryland Deed Books; Liber A, Part II (1792-1793) p. 6-7: Deed recorded July 5, 1793. Transaction made on April 11, 1793. John and Joseph McLain of the State of NC, sons of John McClain (deceased), sold to Charles Beatty of Georgetown, Montgomery County MD their 1/10th interests in John McLain's farm, The Gleanings, for thirty pounds. (All the Maryland farms of this era were identified by name rather than by survey) This deed says John McLain left ten children. John and Joseph came to Maryland and appeared before two Prince George's County JPs to close this deal. Signed by: Witnessed by: John McClain Wm. King Joseph McClain Richard Johns On the back of this deed was a statement that they had been paid 30 Pounds. It was signed and witnessed by the same four people. 2. Prince George's County Maryland Deed Books; Liber A, Part II (1792-1793) p. -99: Deed recorded March 21, 1794. Transaction made November 20, 1793. This deed was made to Charles Beatty of Montgomery County MD and was signed by five of John McClain's children, George McClain (son of John deceased) of NC Margaret Hedrick (dau of John) of NC Ann Dobbyns (dau of John)and Samuel Dobbyns of NC Mary Ralph (dau of John) and husband Lewis Ralph of NC Eleanor Sace (dau of John) and husband Shadrick Scace of NC They were paid 90 pounds for their interest in The Gleanings. The deed was witnessed by E. N. Horbin Joseph McClain Curthbert Thompson Joseph McClain John Ralph Joseph McClain Tom Son Linns The deed states Joseph McClain came to Prince George's County MD on March 17, 1794 and swore an oath he saw all the above sign the deed and the attached power of attorney. There was a statement in the deed book that the above signers and witnesses (with the exception of Linns) signed an acknowledgement of payment. This deed was accompanied by a power of attorney that says "we the within named George McClain, Margaret Hedrick, Samuel Dobbns & Ann his wife, Lewis Ralph & Mary his wife, Thomas Norton and Catherine his wife, and Shadrick Scace and Eleanor his wife, do hereby nominate and appoint William King, Daniel Reintzel, Thomas Barclay, George Thompson, and Capt. Thomas Beatty all of George Town, Montgomery County and State of Maryland our true and lawful attorneys,." This document was signed (marked) by: and witnessed by: George McClain E.N. Horbin Samuel Dobbyns Cuthbert Thompson Ann Dobbyns Jos. McClain Lewis Ralph John Ralph Mary Ralph Joseph McClain Shadrick Scace Ellender Scace Also on March 17, 1794, Joseph McClain swore in Prince George's County that he had witnessed the above sign the power of attorney. It is worth noting here that the first deed implies a 1/10th share to be worth 15 pounds. Deed two was signed by five heirs and mentions a sixth, Catherine Norton, and is thus consistent with a 1/10th share being worth 15 pounds. This accounts for eight of the ten heirs. 3. Prince George's County Maryland Deed Books; Liber B, Part II p. -96A: Deed recorded March 30, 1796. Transaction made October 22, 1795. James Gammon, grandson of John McClain, deceased, of Montgomery County MD and son of Casey McClain Gammon, deceased, daughter of John McClain, sold to Charles Beatty his 1/10th interest in The Gleanings for 13 Pounds 14 Shillings. Signed by: Witnessed by: James Gammon J. Wilson Henry O. Dyer 4. Prince George's County Maryland Deed Books; Liber G, p. 181-182: Deed recorded June 12, 1801. Transaction made on June 9, 1801. The deed was from James Clark and wife, Elizabeth, daughter of John McClain(deceased), to Charles Beatty of Montgomery County, MD. The Clarks lived in Bedford County, PA. They sold their interest in The Gleanings for 14 Pounds. Signed by: Witnessed by: James Clark Danl. Reintzel Elizabeth Clark Thomas Corcoran There was also a receipt recorded for the 14 Pounds and signed by all the above at the same time. The above document trail is important because all but one of these children moved to other states. Margaret b.1750 mar Anthony Hedrick Living in NC in 1793 Eleanor mar Shadrick Scarce Lived in Pittsylvania Co VA after 1782 Casey d.bef 1795 mar ? Gammon probably died in MD, son may have lived in Pittsylvania County VA Elizabeth mar James Clark Living in Bedford County PA in 1801 John Living in NC in 1793 Ann mar Samuel Dobbins Living in NC in 1793 Catherine b.1747 mar Thomas Norton Lived in Pittsylvania Co VA from 1785 to 1792. Then moved to Spartanburg Co SC George b. 1749 mar Mary Ann Baker Living in NC in 1793 Joseph bef 1755-1805 mar Nancy ? Lived in NE Rockingham Co NC from about 1783 until his death in 1805. Mary b 1756 mar Lewis Ralph Lived in Caswell Co NC from about 1784 until after 1790. Lived in Rockingham Co NC until after 1800. Then lived in Pittsylvania Co VA until after 1816. Garry S Brown 3709 Camino de la Sierra Albuquerque NM 87111 gsbrown4@yahoo.com Garry Brown gsbrown4@yahoo.com Albuquerque, NM Garry Brown gsbrown4@yahoo.com Albuquerque, NM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/1039 Message Board Post: Hi all, The McCLAIN surname can be researched for obituaries, census, and vitals from http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#McClain Be sure and use the data library at http://www.genealogybuff.com/library.htm as new data is being added almost daily from many states. Hope this helps. Bill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McClain DeVoe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.723.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, do you have George McClain in Kansas; sons Ernest Michael, Charles & William? Boys born in the 1880's. Beleive George married Harriet Hattie DeVoe. Ernest is Father of my Grandmother. Thank you.

Abner McClain can be found in PA.There are some McClains in Norman,Oklahoma that has your lines.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.723.1 Message Board Post: I went through the CONTENTS in the MCCLAIN EXCHANGES but these are not indexed and I didn't find anything else on Darke County. Joanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.721.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Page 752 Fairfield County, Ohio William McClain to Sarah Ann Coon 12-08-1836 Andrew McLain to Nancy Reis 4-20-1821 Catherine McClain to John Strickler 10-01-1829 Thomas McLein to Barbara Byerly 10-17-1811 James McLein to Sarah Miers 3-16-1826

Looking for any information on James McClain born either Kentucky or Tennessee in about 1795. He married a lady by the name of Ellen. They are both buried in Cooper Co. Missouri in the Saline Township Cemetery. They had the following children: Elizabeth, John, Sevier, Rebecca, Mary, James S., Jane and Marion. Sevier born January 17, 1824 and married Elizabeth Jane Carey March 30, 1852. Elizabeth was born August 23, 1834 in Cooper County, Missouri. Sevier is my gggrandad. He was in the Mexican War. Any help on any of these would be greatly appreciated. Pat The Higleys thehigs52@comcast.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcclain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.725 Message Board Post: Searching for information on the parents of Charles Hamilton Mcclain. Charles Hamilton McClain b: Nov 21, 1847 Cincinnati, Ohio D: Mar 26, 1911 married Rachel Plessinger on March 2, 1868 in Dawn Ohio they had 9 children. Charles is believed to have a brother John who was born in 1850.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcclain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.724 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on George Washington McClain. He was born Nov. 17, 1853 in Lewisburg Ohio and Died oct 3. 1928, in fort jefferson, ohio. He married Elizabeth Emerich in 1871 Darke Co., Ohio. I have his obit but am seeking information on his parents and siblings. I know he has a brother Samuel and a sister who married a Reed Samuel. IN the obit his father is listed as Abner McClain. any information please let me know. thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcclain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.723 Message Board Post: I was wondering if you would be able to look for mcclains in the darke county ohio area. William mcclain m: to sarah had Issac Wilson McClain b:1837 in fairfield county ohio william perry mcclain b:1843 in darke county ohio d:1916 william mcclain b:1841 d:? albert mcclain b:1853 d: 1941 would like any information on the parents of these children you could find. have been stuck on this for awhile. Wm McClain is believed to be born around 1813-1815 in ohio his parents in Ireland i believe and Sarah was born in 1816 thank you for your time

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McClain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/1033.1 Message Board Post: 1928 Obit Reads: Old Resident Of Weavers Passes Away Geo. W. McClain dies at home near that village this morning after a short illness from paralysis-. George Washington McClain. 75, a well known citizen of the weaver station vicinity, died this morning at his home near that city. Mr McClain, who was a hard working man and very sturdy for his age, was stricken last Thursday. The deceased man was born in Lewisburg, Ohio. and was a son of Adner McClain. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him; he and his family had lived near weaver station many years. The passing of Mr. McClain is mourned by his widow, six sons, and two daughters; The sons are Warren C. of Burlingame, Cal., Millard A. of Oakland, Cal., Geo. W., Jr. address unknown, Chas. C., of Lynn, Ind., and Harrison and Homer of Greenville. The two daughters are Mrs. Ruth Saylor and Mrs. Arthur Lehman of Greenville. he is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. a brother, Samuel of Germantown, Ohio and a sister, Mrs. Reed Samuels of West Elkton, Ohio. Funeral at the late home Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial in the Ft. Jefferson Cemetery. Hope this helps

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcclain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.721.1.2 Message Board Post: any mention of any mcclains on that page would be of help. i may already have them in the family tree. Maybe an Isaac McClain?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McClain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.721.1.1 Message Board Post: We are trying to find information on a William and Sarah McClain. All we have is that William was born in 1815 in Ohio and that he married Sarah. We have a list of their children. One son was born in Fairfield County, Ohio in 1837( Issac Wilson McClain). But all the others were born in Darke County Ohio starting about 1843 with the birth of William Perry McClain, my husband's great grandfather. I hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.720.1 Message Board Post: Hi I don't think I would sell them but if you need part or all of them copied I could see how much the local printer would charge to print them. If you start up the McClain Exchange or website I could probably mail you some old files I have. Joanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.722.1 Message Board Post: No, sorry I haven't seen these two names together. Joanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/580.588.721.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I checked the page but there is no mention of Darke County and it appears that page is marriage records. What exactly were you looking for? Joanne