From Clarice Hesson:
W.B.McLaren's Obituary, published in the Forrest City Times, stated, "An Old Landmark Passes Away: It is with feelings of deepest sorrow and regret that we come now to chronicle the death of one of St.Francis County's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, in the person of 'Squire W.B.McLaren, of Johnson Township, who after a brief encounter with pneumonia, expired at his home on Friday, the 18th of April, 1913, and was buried the following day at Hughes Cemetery, He was 63 years of age."
William McLaren was born in Hardin County, Tenn., and moved to St.Francis County in 1888 with his wife, Linnie, and two daughters, Bennie Mae and Myrtle. He founded his home on farmland in Johnson Township where he lived until his death.
Squire McLaren was a leader and counselor in his neighborhood, and was admired as a man of caution, mature deliberation, and wisdom. His advice and views on local affairs were sought and valued. He was honored and respected throughout the county. W.B.McLaren was one of the names on the cornerstone of the old St.Francis County courthouse. That cornerstone is now at the St.Francis County Museum.
He was elected Justice of the Peace of Johnson Township in 1894 and served in that capacity continuously until his death. He may hold the record of the longest service in that office in St.Francis County. At least he held the record at the time of his death. It was said that within the 19 years of service in that capacity, he married more couples than any other Justice of the Peace who held that office in that county, up until that time.
Squire McLaren was an accomplished fiddle player. He was known for rolling the rugs back in his home to accomodate his neighbors' square dancing while he fiddled all night. He was loved by all that knew him, had a fine sense of humor, wore an infectious smile, and appreciated jokes about himself. He was an admirable man-open minded, and open hearted. He was a friend to all. His home was always open to anyone in need, and his hospitality was unsurpassed.
His widow, Linnie A.Dillon McLaren Clark; daughter Myrtle McLaren; daughter, Bennie Mae McLaren Crawford; son-in-law, John Calvin Crawford; and great granddaughter, Carlene Beadles are buried in Hughes Cemetery.
Per Ancestry.com:Lewis Family Tree:
MARRIED LINNIE A.DILLON JUL.26,1875-B.12-9-1851-SON OF JAMES McLAREN AND CYNTHIA TAYS:Spouse & Children
Cynthia Tays 1819 -
Sarah E McLaren 1839 -
Robert T McLaren 1841 -
Martha Jane McLaren 1844 -
John F McLaren 1846 -
Mary Ann McLaren 1849 -
William B McLaren 1851 -
Calvin McLaren 1853 -
Cynthia Caroline McLaren 1857 - 1901
James McLaren 1860 - 1892
Andrew J McLaren 1863 - 1937
W.B.McLaren's Obituary, published in the Forrest City Times, stated, "An Old Landmark Passes Away: It is with feelings of deepest sorrow and regret that we come now to chronicle the death of one of St.Francis County's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, in the person of 'Squire W.B.McLaren, of Johnson Township, who after a brief encounter with pneumonia, expired at his home on Friday, the 18th of April, 1913, and was buried the following day at Hughes Cemetery, He was 63 years of age."
William McLaren was born in Hardin County, Tenn., and moved to St.Francis County in 1888 with his wife, Linnie, and two daughters, Bennie Mae and Myrtle. He founded his home on farmland in Johnson Township where he lived until his death.
Squire McLaren was a leader and counselor in his neighborhood, and was admired as a man of caution, mature deliberation, and wisdom. His advice and views on local affairs were sought and valued. He was honored and respected throughout the county. W.B.McLaren was one of the names on the cornerstone of the old St.Francis County courthouse. That cornerstone is now at the St.Francis County Museum.
He was elected Justice of the Peace of Johnson Township in 1894 and served in that capacity continuously until his death. He may hold the record of the longest service in that office in St.Francis County. At least he held the record at the time of his death. It was said that within the 19 years of service in that capacity, he married more couples than any other Justice of the Peace who held that office in that county, up until that time.
Squire McLaren was an accomplished fiddle player. He was known for rolling the rugs back in his home to accomodate his neighbors' square dancing while he fiddled all night. He was loved by all that knew him, had a fine sense of humor, wore an infectious smile, and appreciated jokes about himself. He was an admirable man-open minded, and open hearted. He was a friend to all. His home was always open to anyone in need, and his hospitality was unsurpassed.
His widow, Linnie A.Dillon McLaren Clark; daughter Myrtle McLaren; daughter, Bennie Mae McLaren Crawford; son-in-law, John Calvin Crawford; and great granddaughter, Carlene Beadles are buried in Hughes Cemetery.
Per Ancestry.com:Lewis Family Tree:
MARRIED LINNIE A.DILLON JUL.26,1875-B.12-9-1851-SON OF JAMES McLAREN AND CYNTHIA TAYS:Spouse & Children
Cynthia Tays 1819 -
Sarah E McLaren 1839 -
Robert T McLaren 1841 -
Martha Jane McLaren 1844 -
John F McLaren 1846 -
Mary Ann McLaren 1849 -
William B McLaren 1851 -
Calvin McLaren 1853 -
Cynthia Caroline McLaren 1857 - 1901
James McLaren 1860 - 1892
Andrew J McLaren 1863 - 1937
From Clarice Hesson:
W.B.McLaren's Obituary, published in the Forrest City Times, stated, "An Old Landmark Passes Away: It is with feelings of deepest sorrow and regret that we come now to chronicle the death of one of St.Francis County's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, in the person of 'Squire W.B.McLaren, of Johnson Township, who after a brief encounter with pneumonia, expired at his home on Friday, the 18th of April, 1913, and was buried the following day at Hughes Cemetery, He was 63 years of age."
William McLaren was born in Hardin County, Tenn., and moved to St.Francis County in 1888 with his wife, Linnie, and two daughters, Bennie Mae and Myrtle. He founded his home on farmland in Johnson Township where he lived until his death.
Squire McLaren was a leader and counselor in his neighborhood, and was admired as a man of caution, mature deliberation, and wisdom. His advice and views on local affairs were sought and valued. He was honored and respected throughout the county. W.B.McLaren was one of the names on the cornerstone of the old St.Francis County courthouse. That cornerstone is now at the St.Francis County Museum.
He was elected Justice of the Peace of Johnson Township in 1894 and served in that capacity continuously until his death. He may hold the record of the longest service in that office in St.Francis County. At least he held the record at the time of his death. It was said that within the 19 years of service in that capacity, he married more couples than any other Justice of the Peace who held that office in that county, up until that time.
Squire McLaren was an accomplished fiddle player. He was known for rolling the rugs back in his home to accomodate his neighbors' square dancing while he fiddled all night. He was loved by all that knew him, had a fine sense of humor, wore an infectious smile, and appreciated jokes about himself. He was an admirable man-open minded, and open hearted. He was a friend to all. His home was always open to anyone in need, and his hospitality was unsurpassed.
His widow, Linnie A.Dillon McLaren Clark; daughter Myrtle McLaren; daughter, Bennie Mae McLaren Crawford; son-in-law, John Calvin Crawford; and great granddaughter, Carlene Beadles are buried in Hughes Cemetery.
Per Ancestry.com:Lewis Family Tree:
MARRIED LINNIE A.DILLON JUL.26,1875-B.12-9-1851-SON OF JAMES McLAREN AND CYNTHIA TAYS:Spouse & Children
Cynthia Tays 1819 -
Sarah E McLaren 1839 -
Robert T McLaren 1841 -
Martha Jane McLaren 1844 -
John F McLaren 1846 -
Mary Ann McLaren 1849 -
William B McLaren 1851 -
Calvin McLaren 1853 -
Cynthia Caroline McLaren 1857 - 1901
James McLaren 1860 - 1892
Andrew J McLaren 1863 - 1937
W.B.McLaren's Obituary, published in the Forrest City Times, stated, "An Old Landmark Passes Away: It is with feelings of deepest sorrow and regret that we come now to chronicle the death of one of St.Francis County's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, in the person of 'Squire W.B.McLaren, of Johnson Township, who after a brief encounter with pneumonia, expired at his home on Friday, the 18th of April, 1913, and was buried the following day at Hughes Cemetery, He was 63 years of age."
William McLaren was born in Hardin County, Tenn., and moved to St.Francis County in 1888 with his wife, Linnie, and two daughters, Bennie Mae and Myrtle. He founded his home on farmland in Johnson Township where he lived until his death.
Squire McLaren was a leader and counselor in his neighborhood, and was admired as a man of caution, mature deliberation, and wisdom. His advice and views on local affairs were sought and valued. He was honored and respected throughout the county. W.B.McLaren was one of the names on the cornerstone of the old St.Francis County courthouse. That cornerstone is now at the St.Francis County Museum.
He was elected Justice of the Peace of Johnson Township in 1894 and served in that capacity continuously until his death. He may hold the record of the longest service in that office in St.Francis County. At least he held the record at the time of his death. It was said that within the 19 years of service in that capacity, he married more couples than any other Justice of the Peace who held that office in that county, up until that time.
Squire McLaren was an accomplished fiddle player. He was known for rolling the rugs back in his home to accomodate his neighbors' square dancing while he fiddled all night. He was loved by all that knew him, had a fine sense of humor, wore an infectious smile, and appreciated jokes about himself. He was an admirable man-open minded, and open hearted. He was a friend to all. His home was always open to anyone in need, and his hospitality was unsurpassed.
His widow, Linnie A.Dillon McLaren Clark; daughter Myrtle McLaren; daughter, Bennie Mae McLaren Crawford; son-in-law, John Calvin Crawford; and great granddaughter, Carlene Beadles are buried in Hughes Cemetery.
Per Ancestry.com:Lewis Family Tree:
MARRIED LINNIE A.DILLON JUL.26,1875-B.12-9-1851-SON OF JAMES McLAREN AND CYNTHIA TAYS:Spouse & Children
Cynthia Tays 1819 -
Sarah E McLaren 1839 -
Robert T McLaren 1841 -
Martha Jane McLaren 1844 -
John F McLaren 1846 -
Mary Ann McLaren 1849 -
William B McLaren 1851 -
Calvin McLaren 1853 -
Cynthia Caroline McLaren 1857 - 1901
James McLaren 1860 - 1892
Andrew J McLaren 1863 - 1937
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