WILLIAM H. McCLAIN
Died. William H. McClain, on August 1st, 1903, aged 78 years, 3 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Onondaga County, N.Y., April 11th, 1824. In 1833 he came with his parent to Monroe County, Mich. He was united in marriage to Miss Milenda Dennis, january 1st, 1848. In 86 he with his wife and seven children located in Northwest township, William County, O. He was the father of sixteen children, ten sons and six daughters. He was an acceptable member of the R.U.B. church and very frequently expressed his confidence in his Savior. During his illness he was submissive and patient, bearing his sufferings with christian fortitude and resignation, firmly abiding the hour of his departure. He had tasted the bitter cup of earthly sorrow and had his full share of losses and crosses, but no more will the dear old father bear the pain and disappointments of this life, and his son Andrew ??? made him truly say
"Farewell my friends and children dear,
I leave the earth and leave you here:
I go to rest with kindred clay,
Until the resurrection day."
His funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. from the residence of his son, Andrew, south of Spring Lake, and his remains were taken to the Pleasant View R.U.B. church where Rev. G.W. Long preached an appropriate sermon before a very large audience assisted by the Friend choir.
Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Father McLain leaves six sons, two great-grand-children, one brother, three sisters and many friends to cherish his memory. May the all find favor in the eyes of him who was sent to heal the broken hearted and comfort all who are bruised. The children wish to express their gratitude to all those who rendered such timely aid and assistance in the burial of their father.
Died. William H. McClain, on August 1st, 1903, aged 78 years, 3 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Onondaga County, N.Y., April 11th, 1824. In 1833 he came with his parent to Monroe County, Mich. He was united in marriage to Miss Milenda Dennis, january 1st, 1848. In 86 he with his wife and seven children located in Northwest township, William County, O. He was the father of sixteen children, ten sons and six daughters. He was an acceptable member of the R.U.B. church and very frequently expressed his confidence in his Savior. During his illness he was submissive and patient, bearing his sufferings with christian fortitude and resignation, firmly abiding the hour of his departure. He had tasted the bitter cup of earthly sorrow and had his full share of losses and crosses, but no more will the dear old father bear the pain and disappointments of this life, and his son Andrew ??? made him truly say
"Farewell my friends and children dear,
I leave the earth and leave you here:
I go to rest with kindred clay,
Until the resurrection day."
His funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. from the residence of his son, Andrew, south of Spring Lake, and his remains were taken to the Pleasant View R.U.B. church where Rev. G.W. Long preached an appropriate sermon before a very large audience assisted by the Friend choir.
Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Father McLain leaves six sons, two great-grand-children, one brother, three sisters and many friends to cherish his memory. May the all find favor in the eyes of him who was sent to heal the broken hearted and comfort all who are bruised. The children wish to express their gratitude to all those who rendered such timely aid and assistance in the burial of their father.
WILLIAM H. McCLAIN
Died. William H. McClain, on August 1st, 1903, aged 78 years, 3 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Onondaga County, N.Y., April 11th, 1824. In 1833 he came with his parent to Monroe County, Mich. He was united in marriage to Miss Milenda Dennis, january 1st, 1848. In 86 he with his wife and seven children located in Northwest township, William County, O. He was the father of sixteen children, ten sons and six daughters. He was an acceptable member of the R.U.B. church and very frequently expressed his confidence in his Savior. During his illness he was submissive and patient, bearing his sufferings with christian fortitude and resignation, firmly abiding the hour of his departure. He had tasted the bitter cup of earthly sorrow and had his full share of losses and crosses, but no more will the dear old father bear the pain and disappointments of this life, and his son Andrew ??? made him truly say
"Farewell my friends and children dear,
I leave the earth and leave you here:
I go to rest with kindred clay,
Until the resurrection day."
His funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. from the residence of his son, Andrew, south of Spring Lake, and his remains were taken to the Pleasant View R.U.B. church where Rev. G.W. Long preached an appropriate sermon before a very large audience assisted by the Friend choir.
Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Father McLain leaves six sons, two great-grand-children, one brother, three sisters and many friends to cherish his memory. May the all find favor in the eyes of him who was sent to heal the broken hearted and comfort all who are bruised. The children wish to express their gratitude to all those who rendered such timely aid and assistance in the burial of their father.
Died. William H. McClain, on August 1st, 1903, aged 78 years, 3 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Onondaga County, N.Y., April 11th, 1824. In 1833 he came with his parent to Monroe County, Mich. He was united in marriage to Miss Milenda Dennis, january 1st, 1848. In 86 he with his wife and seven children located in Northwest township, William County, O. He was the father of sixteen children, ten sons and six daughters. He was an acceptable member of the R.U.B. church and very frequently expressed his confidence in his Savior. During his illness he was submissive and patient, bearing his sufferings with christian fortitude and resignation, firmly abiding the hour of his departure. He had tasted the bitter cup of earthly sorrow and had his full share of losses and crosses, but no more will the dear old father bear the pain and disappointments of this life, and his son Andrew ??? made him truly say
"Farewell my friends and children dear,
I leave the earth and leave you here:
I go to rest with kindred clay,
Until the resurrection day."
His funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. from the residence of his son, Andrew, south of Spring Lake, and his remains were taken to the Pleasant View R.U.B. church where Rev. G.W. Long preached an appropriate sermon before a very large audience assisted by the Friend choir.
Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Father McLain leaves six sons, two great-grand-children, one brother, three sisters and many friends to cherish his memory. May the all find favor in the eyes of him who was sent to heal the broken hearted and comfort all who are bruised. The children wish to express their gratitude to all those who rendered such timely aid and assistance in the burial of their father.
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