The Late Geo. C. McClelland
On Saturday we announced the sudden death of Maj. Geo. C. McClelland, at his home in Frenchcreek Township, about 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the forenoon yesterday, at his residence, there being a large attendance of relatives, neighbors and friends to pay the final tribute of respect.
The interment was in the Franklin Cemetery. When the cortege reached this city there was a large addition of citizens and friends, who followed the remains to the grave, where Rev. Dr. Eaton closed the ceremonies with a few appropriate remarks and pronounced the benediction.
Major George C. McClelland was born in Franklin, November 29, 1818, in the building on Liberty Street now known as the United States Hotel. His father, George McClelland, was one of the oldest settlers of the county, and was active in its business in many capacities for many years. He came to this place in 1806 and died here in 1834.
George C. was the sixth of the seven children of George McClelland. The other children were Jane, married to Dr. N.D. Snowden; Margaret, to Arnold Plumer; John, married to Eleanor Purviance, now Mrs. Bryden, of this city; Nancy, to Judge Bredin, of Butler; Eliza, to Samuel F. Dale; and Joseph, of this city. Only the two last named are now living.
Maj. McClelland leaves no children. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ruth Rhodes, and his second Mrs. Runninger, who survives him. He had lived in Frenchcreek township since the close of the war.
After his father's death, George clerked in the store of his uncle, Hugh McClelland, until 1839, when he was appointed a cadet at West Point. In 1843 he graduated and was promoted to Second Lieutenant in the 3d Infantry. He subsequently served on the frontier at Ft. Leavenworth; at Ft. Jessup, LA; in the military occupation of Texas; in the war with Mexico, and in the war of the Rebellion. In all these he approved himself an intrepid, gallant soldier. Of the particulars of his military career we shall have occasion to speak hereafter.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
29 Oct 1888, Mon • Page 2
On Saturday we announced the sudden death of Maj. Geo. C. McClelland, at his home in Frenchcreek Township, about 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the forenoon yesterday, at his residence, there being a large attendance of relatives, neighbors and friends to pay the final tribute of respect.
The interment was in the Franklin Cemetery. When the cortege reached this city there was a large addition of citizens and friends, who followed the remains to the grave, where Rev. Dr. Eaton closed the ceremonies with a few appropriate remarks and pronounced the benediction.
Major George C. McClelland was born in Franklin, November 29, 1818, in the building on Liberty Street now known as the United States Hotel. His father, George McClelland, was one of the oldest settlers of the county, and was active in its business in many capacities for many years. He came to this place in 1806 and died here in 1834.
George C. was the sixth of the seven children of George McClelland. The other children were Jane, married to Dr. N.D. Snowden; Margaret, to Arnold Plumer; John, married to Eleanor Purviance, now Mrs. Bryden, of this city; Nancy, to Judge Bredin, of Butler; Eliza, to Samuel F. Dale; and Joseph, of this city. Only the two last named are now living.
Maj. McClelland leaves no children. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ruth Rhodes, and his second Mrs. Runninger, who survives him. He had lived in Frenchcreek township since the close of the war.
After his father's death, George clerked in the store of his uncle, Hugh McClelland, until 1839, when he was appointed a cadet at West Point. In 1843 he graduated and was promoted to Second Lieutenant in the 3d Infantry. He subsequently served on the frontier at Ft. Leavenworth; at Ft. Jessup, LA; in the military occupation of Texas; in the war with Mexico, and in the war of the Rebellion. In all these he approved himself an intrepid, gallant soldier. Of the particulars of his military career we shall have occasion to speak hereafter.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
29 Oct 1888, Mon • Page 2
The Late Geo. C. McClelland
On Saturday we announced the sudden death of Maj. Geo. C. McClelland, at his home in Frenchcreek Township, about 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the forenoon yesterday, at his residence, there being a large attendance of relatives, neighbors and friends to pay the final tribute of respect.
The interment was in the Franklin Cemetery. When the cortege reached this city there was a large addition of citizens and friends, who followed the remains to the grave, where Rev. Dr. Eaton closed the ceremonies with a few appropriate remarks and pronounced the benediction.
Major George C. McClelland was born in Franklin, November 29, 1818, in the building on Liberty Street now known as the United States Hotel. His father, George McClelland, was one of the oldest settlers of the county, and was active in its business in many capacities for many years. He came to this place in 1806 and died here in 1834.
George C. was the sixth of the seven children of George McClelland. The other children were Jane, married to Dr. N.D. Snowden; Margaret, to Arnold Plumer; John, married to Eleanor Purviance, now Mrs. Bryden, of this city; Nancy, to Judge Bredin, of Butler; Eliza, to Samuel F. Dale; and Joseph, of this city. Only the two last named are now living.
Maj. McClelland leaves no children. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ruth Rhodes, and his second Mrs. Runninger, who survives him. He had lived in Frenchcreek township since the close of the war.
After his father's death, George clerked in the store of his uncle, Hugh McClelland, until 1839, when he was appointed a cadet at West Point. In 1843 he graduated and was promoted to Second Lieutenant in the 3d Infantry. He subsequently served on the frontier at Ft. Leavenworth; at Ft. Jessup, LA; in the military occupation of Texas; in the war with Mexico, and in the war of the Rebellion. In all these he approved himself an intrepid, gallant soldier. Of the particulars of his military career we shall have occasion to speak hereafter.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
29 Oct 1888, Mon • Page 2
On Saturday we announced the sudden death of Maj. Geo. C. McClelland, at his home in Frenchcreek Township, about 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the forenoon yesterday, at his residence, there being a large attendance of relatives, neighbors and friends to pay the final tribute of respect.
The interment was in the Franklin Cemetery. When the cortege reached this city there was a large addition of citizens and friends, who followed the remains to the grave, where Rev. Dr. Eaton closed the ceremonies with a few appropriate remarks and pronounced the benediction.
Major George C. McClelland was born in Franklin, November 29, 1818, in the building on Liberty Street now known as the United States Hotel. His father, George McClelland, was one of the oldest settlers of the county, and was active in its business in many capacities for many years. He came to this place in 1806 and died here in 1834.
George C. was the sixth of the seven children of George McClelland. The other children were Jane, married to Dr. N.D. Snowden; Margaret, to Arnold Plumer; John, married to Eleanor Purviance, now Mrs. Bryden, of this city; Nancy, to Judge Bredin, of Butler; Eliza, to Samuel F. Dale; and Joseph, of this city. Only the two last named are now living.
Maj. McClelland leaves no children. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ruth Rhodes, and his second Mrs. Runninger, who survives him. He had lived in Frenchcreek township since the close of the war.
After his father's death, George clerked in the store of his uncle, Hugh McClelland, until 1839, when he was appointed a cadet at West Point. In 1843 he graduated and was promoted to Second Lieutenant in the 3d Infantry. He subsequently served on the frontier at Ft. Leavenworth; at Ft. Jessup, LA; in the military occupation of Texas; in the war with Mexico, and in the war of the Rebellion. In all these he approved himself an intrepid, gallant soldier. Of the particulars of his military career we shall have occasion to speak hereafter.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
29 Oct 1888, Mon • Page 2
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