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john mcclain 1765–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Sutherland, Scotland

Death Date: 25 Dec 1812

Death Location: Kentucky, USA

Father: Thomas McClain

Mother: Priscilla jones

Spouse(s): rachel jones

Children(s): elizabeth mcclain, Minerva McClain, elizabeth mcclain, james mcclain

In 1765, john mcclain entered the world in Sutherland, Scotland, born to Thomas Mcclain And Priscilla Jones. john mcclain married Rachel Jones, and had children including Elizabeth H Betty Mcclain, Elizabeth Mcclain, George W Mcclain, James Mcclain, John Mcclain, Minerva Mcclain, Thomas Mcclain. john mcclain passed away in 1812 in Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1765, john mcclain entered the world in Sutherland, Scotland, born to Thomas Mcclain And Priscilla Jones.
  • john mcclain married Rachel Jones, and had children including Elizabeth H Betty Mcclain, Elizabeth Mcclain, George W Mcclain, James Mcclain, John Mcclain, Minerva Mcclain, Thomas Mcclain.
  • john mcclain passed away in 1812 in Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas McClain
1740–1812
Birth Location: Scotland
TM
Priscilla jones
1740–
Birth Location: Scotland
Pj

Spouses(s)

rachel jones
1780–1814
Birth Location: Platte City, Platte, Missouri, United States
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Children(s)

elizabeth mcclain
1806–1853
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Minerva McClain
1805–1880
Birth Location: Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
MM
elizabeth mcclain
1810–1865
Birth Location: –
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james mcclain
1795–
Birth Location: –
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john mcclain's Ancestors

Self
john mcclain
1765–1812
Birth Place: Sutherland, Scotland
Parents
Thomas McClain
1740–1812
Scotland
Priscilla jones
1740–
Scotland
Grandparents
Charles (Robert McClain) (McCLean)
1713–1808
Ulster, N.Ireland or Isle of Mull, Scotland
Lydia (Cheesman) cheeseman
1730–1776
Upper Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
John McLaine
1688–1736
Margaret Campbell
1690–1742
Joseph Cheeseman
1710–1782
lydia parent
1710–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles MacLean
1665–1710
Isabella Cameron
1667–1689
Sir Campbell
1652–1756
william Cheeseman
1685–
thomas cox
1685–

john mcclain's Descendants

1.
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john mcclain (1765–25 Dec 1812) m. rachel jones (1780–22 Feb 1814)
  1. 1. elizabeth mcclain 1806–1853 m. uriah (Cummings) Cunning 1797–1854
    1. 1. Emily (E Cummings) Cunning 1842–1928 m. Joshua (Hightower (10 matches) highest is 103) cms 1842–1900
      1. 1. Elmer (Hightower DNA (4) matches) 1883–1947 m. Ina (bell) hazen 1891–1964
        1. 1. Horold Hightower 1922–1987
        2. 2. Donald (Hightower Terry Whiteford Ch) 4\6\7\12 1927–1973
        3. 3. Frank (Howard) Hightower 1913–1975 m. Margaret (E) Stafford 1915–2013 m. Margaret (Elizabeth Mae) STAFFORD 1915–2013
        4. 4. Desda Loraine 1916–1994 m. claude hightower 1910–1971
        5. 5. Ora (Elmer Hightower Sr. (2) matches) 1917–1984 m. alma (jean) stone 1917–2008 m. alma (fern) bishop 1919–2001
        6. 6. Truman (E) Hightower 1920–2004
        7. 7. Vera (L.) hightower 1909–1997 m. wolucka 1912–1994 m. Joe Shea 1906–
      2. 2. Edgar (J) Hightower 1871–1933 m. Grace winter 1877–
        1. 1. Glen (Alden) Hightower 1914–1980 m. Audra Lee 1901–
        2. 2. Pearl (J) Hightower 1896–1982 m. Robert (Foster) Kerr 1897–1973
      3. 3. George (Becker hightower 9 dna (80 cm high) match)) 1873–1935 m. Bertha (Ellen) Clark 1876–1913
        1. 1. Georgia (Doris hightower (2) matches) 1900–1966 m. lawrence (seth) radspinner 1900–1964
        2. 2. Hazel (Marie) Hightower 1905–1989 m. Alfred (James) Carlson 1899–1985
        3. 3. claude hightower 1910–1971 m. Desda Loraine 1916–1994
        4. 4. howard (R) Hightower 1863–1972 m. Nina 1898– m. Bertha (M) Bleich 1914–
        5. 5. 5 (DNA Helen Mae Hightower 61) cms 1896–1962 m. James (H) Mcpheeters 1892–1939
      4. 4. William (Walter mathew) Hightower 1860– m. Minnie mellie 1860–
        1. 1. Ora (Lilliemae) Hightower 1884–1953 m. William (H) Hundley 1882–1966
        2. 2. Marrie (C) Hightower 1888– m. Jess Goss 1878–
        3. 3. Caswell (Taylor) Hightower 1887–1925 m. Tullie Naylor 1889–
        4. 4. Auzzie (Houston) Hightower 1896–1968 m. Edith (Marie) Johnson 1902– m. Ethel Wheeler 1898–
        5. 5. Birdie Hightower 1900– m. Lloyd (J) Oliver 1886– m. Robie (W) Fox 1896–
        6. 6. Maud (F) Hightower 1892–1957 m. Hugh Owens 1890–
      5. 5. Lillie (Belle) Hightower 1865–1929 m. Esery (C) Guthrie 1860–1913
        1. 1. Ida (Demaris) Guthrie 1883–1959
      6. 6. Franklin (R) Hightower 1869–
      7. 7. Thomas (Lee Hightower (62 cm) match) 1877–1941 m. Minnie (M) Kelley 1888– m. Lula Rollins 1877– m. Marie (W) Hightower 1879–
        1. 1. Lita (V) Hightower 1905–1954 m. albert (W) schultz 1900–
        2. 2. Phoebe Hightower 1910–
      8. 8. Homer Hightower 1880–1964 m. Dollie (May) clair 1879–1958
        1. 1. Neva (D) Hightower 1905–
        2. 2. Floyd (Joseph) Hightower 1908–1982 m. Iva Ross 1908–1966
    2. 2. daniel (Cummings) Cunning 1828–
    3. 3. thomas (milton Cummings) Cunning 1830–
    4. 4. julia (Cummings) Cunning 1837–
    5. 5. martha (francis DUKES? Cummings) Cunning 1843–1880 m. William (Spencer) Sullivan 1842–1892
      1. 1. Molly (H.) Sullivan 1872–
      2. 2. Celia (E.) Sullivan 1874–
      3. 3. Aradell Sullivan 1875–
      4. 4. Amos (P.) Sullivan 1876–
      5. 5. Carrie Sullivan 1878–
      6. 6. William Sullivan 1879–
      7. 7. Ida Sullivan 1869–
  2. 2. Minerva McClain 1805–1880 m. Nathaniel (G.) Lewis 1809–1880
    1. 1. Thomas (Hamilton) Lewis 1848–1909 m. Mahala ((Mary Ann)) Baker 1858–
      1. 1. James (Elmer) Lewis 1881–1964 m. Gilda (May ("Gillie")) Brown 1892–1954
        1. 1. Oliver (Hamilton) Lewis 1914–1983 m. Mary (Edna) Harrell 1923–1966
  3. 3. elizabeth (H Betty) mcclain 1810–1865
    1. 1. mesourie (ann) dukes 1826–
      1. 1. ranson clemons 1867–
        1. 1. guy (w) clemons 1907–
    2. 2. martha (francis) dukes 1843– m. William (Spencer) Sullivan 1842–1892
      1. 1. ida (bell) sullivan 1870–1936 m. Sterling (P) Chaney 1863–
        1. 1. noel (shephard) chaney 1896– m. Sterling (P) Chaney 1863–
        2. 2. Prella (T) Chaney 1888–
        3. 3. William (E) Chaney 1891–1952
        4. 4. Bulah (L) Chaney 1893–
        5. 5. Mattie (P) Chaney 1895–
        6. 6. Noel (S) Chaney 1897–
        7. 7. Sterling (H) Chaney 1901–
        8. 8. Maxie (B) Chaney 1903–
  4. 4. james mcclain 1795–
    1. 1. william (r) mcclain 1825–
      1. 1. josephine mcclain 1854–

john mcclain's Timeline

7 Records

1765
1765
Birth of john mcclain in Sutherland, Scotland
Sutherland, Scotland
1780
1780
Age 15
Birth of john mcclain
None
1780
1780
Age 15
john mcclain resided here in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 25
john mcclain resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
john mcclain resided here in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
1810
1810
Age 45
john mcclain resided here in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
1812
25 Dec 1812
Age 47
Death of john mcclain
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Sutherland, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 840.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SAB

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1723-1825
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: North Carolina; Year: 1723-1825; Page Number: 191

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 38; Family Number: 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 346; Image: 531; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801
    [3] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: York District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 623; Image: 203; Family History Library Film: 181424

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 366; Image: 00376; Family History Library Film: 0181352

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1812
    Record Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries
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