McClure, Charles Wesley

Notes:

Photo owned by Brenda Webb

There is a Carl Hill McClure b. 2 23 1922 d. 9 12 1945 and a Lillie E.McClure d. 1 23 191 0 I am not sure who these two belong to.

Some information provided by Jessie Johnson of Pendleton, OR gggranddaughter of Charles Wesley

17 333 335 McClure C. W. 34 M W farmer50 0 MO18 333 335 McClure L. V . 33 F W keepinghouse OH
19 333 335 McClure Jas. 13 M W at hom eORX
20 333 335 McClure M. M. 11 F W at hom eOR
21 333 335 McClure Wm. 10 M W at hom eOR
22 333 335 McClure F. 02 M W at hom eOR
23 333 335 McClure C. 01 M W at hom eOR

--------------------------------------------------
CHAS. M. McCLURE. - Mr. McClure has taken as active a part as anyone in establishing our state, and was one of the veterans who, as lieutenant, saw the whole war in Southern Oregon.
Born in Missouri in 1832, he went to Mexico in 1850, and in 1851 crossed the plains to Oregon , settling near Brownsville on the Calapooia. He soon undertook the toilsome and exciting life of a miner in Northern California and Southern Oregon, and in 1853 assisted the settlers of Rogue river valley in protecting themselves form the Indians, being one of the relief party from Table Rock to help the reconnoitering party who were surrounded on Evans creek. he was also in the hot fight on the same creek in which General Lane was wounded.

In 1855 he was on the way with a pack-train from Yreka to Frazer River, when the news of the great outbreak reached him at Salem. Turning about at once, he joined the company of Bailey as second lieutenant, to avenge the death of the captain's brother, and to save the rest of the Whites. This was the band of Linn and Lane volunteers, and the first to reach the scene , making the trip by forces marches. The details of that campaign are given elsewhere. McClure, however, was in the whole of it. At the place where Captain Bailey was murdered, the oxen and hogs still lay as they had been killed, and the chickens had escaped from their coops and were pecking morsels from among the dead bodies of the animals and men.

He was in the fight at Grave creek and on Hungry hill, where the boys were twenty-four hours without food, and were fighting all the time. He participated in all the movements of the volunteers, including the Big Bend adventures in the autumn. The winter was passed by him with his company at Little Camas; and he assisted in the defense of the Looking Glass, where Bailey's company alone drove out the Indians. When this company disbanded, McClure joined Latsha w's and afterwards Waldron's company as second lieutenant. This company took part in the decisive fight at the Big Bend; and McClure was later in command of a detachment in the running fight on Cow creek. After his own relief,he went to the reinforcement of Captain Smith on the Rogue river. Hewas also of the party fired upon after dark when spending a social hour at their camp, losing four of their number.

After leaving the service in which he so well performed his part, he engaged in packing and stage business in Western Oregon, and in 1861 extended his operations to the mines of Idaho. In 1870 he made a home in the Grande Ronde, near La Grande, Oregon, and has invested largely in farm lands and in stock, now owning five thousand acres, with six thousand sheep and sixty horses.

He has a family of a wife and six children.

Page 452, 453
History of Pacific Northwest -
Oregon and Washington
Volume II
Copyright 1889

Charles married Pearce, Laura Victore on 28 Mar 1857. Laura was born on 13 May 1837 in , , Ohio; died on 06 Mar 1919 in , Union, Oregon; was buried on 09 Mar 1919 in Hillcrest Cemetery, , Union, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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
borks@aracnet.com

______________________________

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

James married Earls, Helen D. on 02 Jan 1887 in , , Oregon. Helen was born on 28 Jun 1868 in Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon; died on 15 Dec 1927 in , Union, Oregon; was buried on 18 Dec 1927 in Hillcrest Cemetery, , Union, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married

BIGGERS - McCLURE: - At the residence of the bride's parents near LaGrande, June 9th, 1880 by P.A. Mahaffey, J.P., Dr. G.W. Biggers of Baker City to Miss Moltie M. McClure of Union County.

The thought has often possessed us to inquire of "Dock" as to his extensive practice in that portion of country between Union and LaGrande but now we "tumble to the racket." Dr. and his fair bride started on Wednesday for a tour to the Willamette, intending to visit his mother at Scio, Linn Co. The happy couple will return in July and probably locate in the city of Union.

Mountain Sentinel, Saturday
June 12, 1880

(This should be verified to make sure that this is Moltie)

Mary married Biggers, Doctor George W. on 09 Jun 1880 in LaGrande, Union, Oregon. George was born in Feb 1845 in Danville, , Virginia; died in 1907 in La Grande, Union, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Snodgrass Funeral Home

Family/Spouse: Ferguson, Edith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is known as Hattie, at the time of death her married name is Furgason. Charles dies after Hattie so I am assuming that the got divorced?? Hattie is referred to as Hattie Furgason in James Nelson McClure's obituary in 1927. Charles does not die until 1952. Hattie dies in 1944.

Buried:
Snodgrass Funeral Home

Harriet married McCrary, Charles Alexander on 02 Nov 1889. Charles was born on 24 Jul 1868; died on 14 Mar 1952 in , Union, Oregon; was buried on 17 Mar 1952 in Grand View Cemetery, , Union, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Furgason. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]