This may be too complicated to work on the list but we can start here. The Wilson Co TN McClains did come from Guilford Co NC as part of a mass migration to that area in the 1790's. The Donnell family was a part of that migration. William McClain b.1773 d. abt 1818 was the father of most of the McClains in Wilson Co. He did have a brother, John, who moved to Wilson Co with him but he disappears after 1804. There were several distinct lines (at least I think they were distinct) in Guilford Co. William came from the Moses McClain line. I am unaware of the name, Jane, ever being used in this family. William did have a son, Alexander Foster McClain, who did move to Weakley County TN betweebn 1835 and 1840. He settled just NW of Dresden. He had a large family and there are members of that line in the area today. As best I can tell, these McClains have no connection to the Rockingham County NC McClains who are the ancestors of most of the McClains in the Weakley-Henry-Graves-Calloway Co area. Another distinct line in Guilford Co was the John McClain line. One of the early Johns married Jane Marshall and the name Jane is used extensively in that line. Some of this family pioneered Franklin Co IL in the early 1800's. I hope this helps a little. E-mail me if we need to discuss further. Garry Brown gsbrown4@yahoo.com Albuquerque, NM > > > You mentioned Weakley County, TN in your McClain query. I have been > looking for years for a McClain connection in the Henry County, TN area. > In the late 1820s, John Marcellous Donnell m. Jane McClain, b. March 1807, > in the Nashville, TN area according to family history. Their first > children may have been born in Henry County, TN. They along with his > father (James M. Donnell and second wife , Margaret Maxwell,who may have > been a sister of John's mother, Louisa Maxwell) and several siblings moved > to Greene County, MO in the early 1830s. The Donnell's had come from > Guilford Co, NC to Wilson Co, TN area according to a Greene County, MO > history. > Children of John M. Donnell and Jane McClain were: > James Monroe, Mary Ann, George Washington, William Maxwell, Margaret R., > Robert D. John Martin, Frances Jane, Nancy Caroline, Sarah Clementine, > Columbus Williamson and Francis Marion. > I would appreciate hearing from you about your McClain's in Weakley > Co as they may be connected. Thanks in advance. Alice >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McClain, Donnell, Maxwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/1031.1 Message Board Post: You mentioned Weakley County, TN in your McClain query. I have been looking for years for a McClain connection in the Henry County, TN area. In the late 1820s, John Marcellous Donnell m. Jane McClain, b. March 1807, in the Nashville, TN area according to family history. Their first children may have been born in Henry County, TN. They along with his father (James M. Donnell and second wife , Margaret Maxwell,who may have been a sister of John's mother, Louisa Maxwell) and several siblings moved to Greene County, MO in the early 1830s. The Donnell's had come from Guilford Co, NC to Wilson Co, TN area according to a Greene County, MO history. Children of John M. Donnell and Jane McClain were: James Monroe, Mary Ann, George Washington, William Maxwell, Margaret R., Robert D. John Martin, Frances Jane, Nancy Caroline, Sarah Clementine, Columbus Williamson and Francis Marion. I would appreciate hearing from you about your McClain's in Weakley Co as they may be connected. Thanks in advance. Alice

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McLain, McClain, McClean, McLane, Agee, Smith, Hardin, Mullins/ Mullens, Fry and Mead, Fletcher. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/1031 Message Board Post: Looking for info on McLain, McClain, McClane, McClean, etc. family line, living for many years in Lawrence County, AR. A line thought to be from ? to NC>IL>KY>TN>AR. I first find the possibly in Weakley County, TN, then in Arkansas. In Arkansas the line is from Charles (1805-09 IL) and Perlina McLain that settled before 1850 in Lawrence County: Children--Christianna 1831, David 1834, John Henry 1835-37, Esquire (or Squire) Feb. 1842 TN --all these children born in TN, and then William California b 1853 in AR. Marriages of the children were to: Agee, Smith, Hardin, Mullins/ Mullens, Fry and Mead, and there are ties to Fletcher. I am on John Henry's line, but I'm trying to track his brother Squire's line. Squire married a Malinda (Melinda ?) Caroline Hardin and one of their sons was James D., b 1867, who married Lizzie Unknown, b about 1878 TN. All Squire's children were born in Arkansas--Craighead or lawrence Co. area, also lived in Black River . . .but one daughter Serilda (?spelling) was born in Missouri. Squire and a ?Ethelinda last appear on the 1900 census in lawrence Co., Lawrence township with another daughter Bernice---and they live next door to their son James D. and Lizzie Unknown. James D. and Lizzie had two sons----James D., b about 1889, and Joseph, born about 1899 in Lawrence County. (I might have found the son James D. on the 1930 census---see below). I last found this above family as McCLEAN on the 1900 census Roll: T623 64; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 70.Lawrence Co, ARK. They were living next door to the father Squire McClean and wife Malinda Caroline (Hardin)---but her name appears as something like "Ethelinda, or E. Melinda" . . . I might have found the junior James D. (b about 1889-1890) on the 1930 census in Star City, Lincoln County, Ark, with a wife Amanda L. and a daughter Shrilda (perhaps Serilda) which is a name used before in my McLain family---by James D's grandfather Squire. The 1930 census record: James D. McLain, head, Male, w, age 39, married age 25, AR,AR,AR, Operator, Fertilizer Plant Wife Amanda L., age 37, marr age 23, AR,AR,AR Shrilda M. daughter (similar to Serilda daughter of Squire who was James D's grandfather) Shrilda age 8, single, AR,AR,AR I'm hoping somebody can tell me about this family on the 1930 census---- Audrey Williams Stanaland

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/1030 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information or family members of James Willard McClain, born 10-29-22, died 5-11-85. He is my grandfather and I only have contact with 3 of his children, my mother Susan, uncle Rick and aunt Debbie. He lived in Florida and it's my understanding that there is a huge McClain family in Florida all related to him. Any information that could be shared would be appreciated. Or if there is any information I can share, I would be happy too.

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: i will have to dig them out and get back to you. i had a computer crash about 2wks ago. only lost a little data. but i have to dig out some paperwork to see the exact details. some of the source was from a cousin that i met a couple of years ago though my research, her mother had notes with the record sources on them. i actually ordered a copy and have it. this is what i will have to dig out.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3kz.2ACIB/1028 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Susan McClain that married Joshua Grayson of Bath Co. Ky.Who were her parents. Thanks MW

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McLean, Bain, Hollingsworth, Ward Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3kz.2ACIB/1027.1 Message Board Post: Using Heritage Quest, I can't find any earlier record of George than this, where his name is spelled McLean. (Ancestry.com's index should be tried.) 1920 CENSUS, BENTON CO TN 6th Civil Dist., 5/6 Jan 1920 Hollow Rock and Big Sandy Road E.D. 6, Sheet 2A (All family members listed as born in Tennessee of parents born in Tennessee, but census info always needs to be checked against other records.) GEORGE McLEAN 43, general farmer Adie, 37, wife Dolphus 15 son (Note this Dolphus is George's son, not his brother.) Ravellie? 13 daughter Virgie 10 daughter Hobert? (Herbert?) 4 son Buce? (Brice, Bruce?) 2 son Surrounded by Bain families; possibly Adie was born a Bain? Doss Hollingsworth family on same page, no Kenneth in household. See this web page for the name of a Hollingsworth who is or was interested in the Benton Co TN cemetery project. http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnbenton/cemeteryproject.html A submission to the WorldConnect Project http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=greer1770&id=I00577 shows a "Dofus McClain", who is most likely Dolphus. Dofus b 23 Sep 1904 Benton Co TN, d 12 Aug 1986, bur Pleasant Hill Meth Ch, Benton Co TN; married Pauline Ward, b 1 May 1915 Benton Co TN.

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/1027 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Virgie Mcclain Hollingsworth and George Mcclain (her father). She lived from the early 1900's to around 1963. I don't know much about my great great granddad George. I do know he had a brother named Dolphus Mcclain.

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I see the immigration record you've posted at the WorldConnect Project pages. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2571032&id=I0288 Is there something in this record that you didn't include in that posting? I don't see anything there that would suggest he's the same man who was Walice's father. What exactly is the source you mention that says your Robert was born in Ireland?

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: thank you Andy. the only question i have is the different sources indicate Robert as being born in Pa, Oh and Ireland. can you see my confusion with Roberts birth location? i will take your advise and try to get a copy of the microfilm. if you have anyother clues or information that may help me please email me direct. lkmcclain@bellsouth.net. thanks again.

My dad Christian Raymund McClain was in the Philippines Insurrection . Served under Old General Black Jack . Dad was with the 5the Field Artillery.

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The 1900 census shows Walice stationed at Capiz, Panay Island, in the Philippines. He's single, home address 1216 13th St., Beaver Falls PA. He's shown as born in PA of parents born in PA. Back at Beaver Falls that year his brother George McClain, b Aug 1870, is listed as head of a household consisting of himself, sister Sadie (Sarah) b May 1867, brother Dick b Apr 1875, and sister Lizzie b Jun 1878. These four are shown as b PA of parents b Ohio. There's no indication their father was an immigrant. According to the 1880 census, Walice (listed as Wallace D.) had a brother named Harry, then aged 1 yr, or born around 1879. The 1900 census shows Harry McClain, b Mar 1878 PA PA PA, wife Viola and daughter (Gladys) b May 1900, at 620 13th St., Beaver Falls. The name of the head of the household next door to Harry is blotched. It looks to me like R. G. McClain, b Oct 1831, age 68, b PA, father b Ireland, mother b PA, day laborer. R. G.'s wife's name is listed as Susan, b May 1843, age 57, married 40 yrs, 9 children, 6 living. She and her parents all b PA. Since census records are sometimes very wrong on names and ages, it's not at all impossible that this couple is the same couple shown as Robert and Mary J. on the 1880. Being next door to Harry, who appears to be the same Harry who was Wallace's brother on the 1880, "R. G." and "Susan" may be Harry's parents (or maybe R.G. is an uncle). If R.G. is Robert, father of Harry, then it would follow that he's Walice's fath! er, too. The indications are that your Robert McClain was born in this country in the 1830's, so there's reason to expect eventually to find him in the 1850-60-70 censuses, possibly in OH, WV or PA. The birthplaces of his children on the 1880 census suggest he would have been living in PA in 1870. If you've only seen the 1880 census listing for Robert's household in transcription form, you should make a point of checking the original on microfilm, to see if the ages are copied correctly, and to see what other clues may be there that do not show up in the transcription. County records in Lawrence and Beaver Counties should be searched for the name McClain (and all variant spellings of the name).

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: thank you, this one i have but this is where the conflict starts. i have some old family notes from a great aunt stating some facts indicating the immigration Robert to the US. and this census states his parents are from Ohio. i am just not sure where to go from here.

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Robert, wife Mary J. and their son Wallace D., along with nine of Wallace's siblings are listed in Lawrence Co PA (borders Beaver Co) in the 1880 census. Access the 1880 at http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp or simply http://www.familysearch.org Robert is shown as 43, born in Ohio of parents born in Ohio.

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/650.1.2.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: as apart of this thread, i have seen that you have come across a Robert McClain. i have one (b1837abt-d1916abt) from the Beaver County area who married a Mary Jane. all i know for sure is that he had a son, Wallice Dean McClain b11/28/1875-d12/12/1957. anyway, by any chance do you or have you come up with any information that you might share with me on him. i have been unable to locate anything on Robert nor Mary. i have had some documentation indicating that he had immigrated here about 1850 or so. i have a copy of that in files that are currently stored. any help would be greatly appreciated with this dead end. he is my GGG grandfather. thank you, Larry McClain

There was another Robert McClain that resided in Harrison County,Ohio .If I rember he was in New Rumley,Ohio.

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/650.1.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I have found no record of his Rev War service. I do not have his birth date. His death was Sept 27, 1803. He lived in Dublin Twp., Bedford County(now Fulton County), Pennsylvania. No tombstone has been found. Earliest Bedford land record for him, dated 1777, refers to him as from Baltimore county. Maryland land records show an Azariah McClain with two land patents dated 1776. His wifes name was Sophia. Not positive of her maiden name. Possibly Houck.

According to Lorne MacLaine there were MacLaine families transported to VA and Maryland after the Cullouden War . Lorne MacLaine is the Chief of the Clan of Lochbuie.The McClains are from the clan of Lochbuie.

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/650.1.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Did Grandfather Azariah McClain of MD fight in the Revolutionary War? Do you have his birth and death dates by any chance? Or any other information? Wife's name?

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/650.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Samuel McClain of Huntingdon County, born @1776, is the eldest son of Azariah McClain. He was most likely born in Baltimore County MD. He had an older sister named Mary, born @1771, who was married to a John Keysor. http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pajdwright&id=I001