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- JAMES N. McCLURE. - In the person of the gentleman of whom who now write, we have one of those men, who have passed almost their entire life in this county, and hence are familiar with its resources and advantages in every department. James N. McClure was born on January 2, 1858 , in Eugene, Marion county, Oregon, whence six years later he came with his parents, Charles M. and Laura V. (Pierce) McClure, to this county and here he has received his education and grown to his present prominent position in the county, having manifested, in the long years in which he has moved in the business and social circles of this realm, an uprightness, born of sound principles, and integrity and worth coupled with sagacity, that have given him a very enviable prestige throughout the county and stamped him as one of its most substantial and worthy citizens.
When he came to this county he made his home with his parents until 1887 and then launched out into the world in independent action. In 1886, he purchased his present home of one hundred and sixty acres,which is situated eight miles south from Lagrande. The farm is well improved and every where hears testimony to thrift and industry. He has one of the finest orchards in the county and is skillful in the production of the fruits of the soil, and in raising stock.
On January 2, 1887, the marriage of Mr. McClure and Miss Helen D.,daughter of Mary A. Earl , was solemnized. They have been blessed with the advent of the following children. Harley E. , Lucy, and Neal N. Mr. McClure is a member of the Modern Woodmen of American and is popular in these relations as well as in his associations generally. Mr. McClure is one of the oldest and best known citizens of the county as well as one of its progressive and substantial up builders whose efforts have been in the line of advancement constantly and whose wisdom and faithfulness commend him to every upright and honorable man who desires the advancement and welfare of all.
Illustrated History of Union and Wallowa Counties
Page 260,261
Copyright 1902
Union County Biographies Mc
Copyright 1999, 2000
Janine M. Bork
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GRAND RONDE PIONEER IS CALLED BY DEATH
James N. McClure, a member of one of Grande Ronde Valley's oldest pioneer families, died at Hot Lake, last Wednesday at about 6:45o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis several hours previous. He was born Jan. 2, 1858 and was 69 years, six months and 24 days old at death. Practically all of his life was spent in Union county, on afarm in the Ladd Canyon community .
He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Mrs. Helen McClure; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Johnson and two sons, Harley and Neal, all of Pendleton; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Furgason, of Pendleton ; and three brothers, Frank and Charles of La Grand, and William of Clayton, Ida.
North Powder News
Saturday, June 18, 1927
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RNT Family History
1858 - 1927 (69 years)
