Who was Margaret McClure?

Margaret McClure (1887–1966) was born in St. Clair Co., Missouri and died in Norman, Oklahoma. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Margaret Geneva McClure 1887–1966

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 DEC 1887 · St. Clair Co., Missouri

Died 25 MAY 1966 · Norman, Oklahoma

Father John Mason Mcclure

Mother Rebecca Marinda Whisennand

Spouse Ernest Monroe Ball

Children Florence Oriola Ball, Gladys Lillian Ball, Lawrence Elwood Ball, Levander Mason Ball, Warren Glynn Ball

Siblings Aaron Leroy Mcclure, Charles Curtis Mcclure, John Luther Mcclure, Mary A Mcclure, Oscar Allen Mcclure, Riley Nelson Mcclure, Sarah Lavinia Mcclure, Susan S Mcclure, William H Mcclure

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Mason Mcclure

Rebecca Marinda Whisennand

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Biography

In 1887, Margaret Geneva McClure entered the world in St. Clair Co., Missouri, born to john mason mcclure and rebecca marinda whisennand. Margaret Geneva McClure married ernest monroe ball, and had children including florence oriola ball, gladys lillian ball, lawrence elwood ball, levander mason ball, warren glynn ball. Margaret Geneva McClure passed away in 1966 in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Life Timeline

1887

Birth of Margaret Geneva McClure in St. Clair Co., Missouri

Birth

1966

Death of Margaret Geneva McClure in Norman, Oklahoma

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret McClure

This ancestor line traces from prob Ferndorf, Germany (1505) to St. Clair Co., Missouri (1887) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret McClure (1887–1966) was born in St. Clair Co., Missouri and died in Norman, Oklahoma. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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