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Jacob B McClain 1843 – 1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 November 1843

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 1 June 1900

Death Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Henry McClain

Mother: Leah McClain

Spouse(s): Margaret Edwards

Children(s): John McClain, Harry McClain, George McClain, Jacob McClain, Sarah Clain, Martha McClain, Hurvy McClain, Howard McClain, Nellie McClain, Joseph McClain

In 1843, Jacob B McClain entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Henry B McClain and Leah McClain. In 1850, Jacob B McClain resided in Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Jacob B McClain resided in Muncy, Hicksville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob B McClain married Margaret Ellen Edwards, and had children including John Edward McClain, Harry B. McClain, George T McClain, Jacob B McClain, Sarah Elizabeth Mc Clain, Martha R McClain, Hurvy C McClain, Howard J McClain, Nellie B McClain, Joseph McClain. Jacob B McClain passed away in 1900 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Jacob B McClain entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Henry B McClain and Leah McClain.
  • In 1850, Jacob B McClain resided in Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Jacob B McClain resided in Muncy, Hicksville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jacob B McClain married Margaret Ellen Edwards, and had children including John Edward McClain, Harry B. McClain, George T McClain, Jacob B McClain, Sarah Elizabeth Mc Clain, Martha R McClain, Hurvy C McClain, Howard J McClain, Nellie B McClain, Joseph McClain.
  • Jacob B McClain passed away in 1900 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry McClain
1818 – 1896
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Leah McClain
1821 – 1887
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Edwards
1847 – 1904
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

John McClain
1870 – 1935
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Harry McClain
1872 – 1969
Birth Location: Duboistown, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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George McClain
1874 – 1945
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Jacob McClain
1877 – 1879
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Clain
1879 – 1962
Birth Location: Clarktown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Martha McClain
1881 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Hurvy McClain
1884 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HM
Howard McClain
1887 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HM
Nellie McClain
1889 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Joseph McClain
– 1869
Birth Location: –
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Jacob McClain's Ancestors

Self
Jacob McClain
1843 – 1900
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Henry B McClain
1818 – 1896
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Leah McClain
1821 – 1887
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob McClain's Descendants

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Jacob (B) McClain (18 November 1843 – 1 June 1900) m. Margaret (Ellen) Edwards (8 March 1847 – 6 August 1904)
  1. 1. John (Edward) McClain (15 Sep 1870 – 12 Sep 1935) m. Mary (Emma) Wearer
  2. 2. Harry (B.) McClain (28 April 1872 – June 1969)
  3. 3. George (T) McClain (Dec 1874 – 1945)
  4. 4. Jacob (B) McClain (7 August 1877 – 29 April 1879)
  5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth Mc) Clain (17 Jan 1879 – 14 Oct 1962) m. Harvey (Byron) Elder (20 May 1872 – 31 Jan 1959)
    1. 1. Margaret Elder (1903 – )
    2. 2. Amy (Charlotte) Elder (13 Dec 1905 – )
    3. 3. Nelta Elder (1908 – )
    4. 4. Howard (Malcolm) Elder (16 Jan 1908 – )
    5. 5. Alice (Elizabeth) Elder (1 Jun 1910 – )
    6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Elder (1913 – 31 December 2003) m. Guy (Venard) Hall (3 Aug 1913 – 29 Sep 1995)
      1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Hall (18 Aug 1936 – 26 Jun 2024) m. Casimir (D) Gieniec
        1. 1. Stephen (Robert) Gieniec (8 Oct 1966 – 20 Aug 1969)
        2. 2. Jennifer (A.) Gieniec
      2. 2. David (Lee) Hall (27/01/1944 – 12/20/2013) m. Jane (Behman) Hall
        1. 1. Steven Hall
        2. 2. Andrew Hall
    7. 7. Harvy (Byron) Elder (24 Jul 1913 – )
    8. 8. Robert (McClain) Elder (25 Jun 1916 – 11 Nov 1950)
  6. 6. Martha (R) McClain (Oct 1881 – )
  7. 7. Hurvy (C) McClain (Apr 1884 – )
  8. 8. Howard (J) McClain (May 1887 – )
  9. 9. Nellie (B) McClain (Jan 1889 – )
  10. 10. Joseph McClain ( – 12 September 1869)

Jacob McClain's Timeline

6 Records

1843
18 November 1843
Birth of Jacob B McClain in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 7
Jacob B McClain resided here in Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Jacob B McClain resided here in Muncy, Hicksville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Muncy, Hicksville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Jacob B McClain resided here in Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Jacob B McClain resided here in Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1 June 1900
Age 57
Death of Jacob B McClain in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 November 1843
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 079501-082500
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1152; Page: 317a; Enumeration District: 060
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1438; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0076
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1137; Page: 517; Family History Library
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 795; Page: 423a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 795; Page: 423a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Muncy, Hicksville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1137; Page: 517; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Muncy Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1152; Page: 317a; Enumeration District: 060

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1438; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0076

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 June 1900
    Event Place: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muncy, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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