Children and grandchildren to wit: Leonidas Montgomery Thermopolis McClung, son of Rebecca
McClung, widow of Alexander McClung, decd., Harriet wife of Samuel Colburn, Elizabeth,
wife of James E. Walker, John Ware and James Ware,Jr. Leonidas' younger brothers and
sisters; exclude only the first four children of my daughter, they having heretofore received
a legacy from me in a negro woman named Nelly and her children. Executors John F. Mills and
James Ware, Jr. Witnesses James S. Lewis, Chaney Crutcher. Codicil appoints William
Patton instead of John F. Mills not from and want of confidence but solely because of Mills
removal. 16 Apr 1844.
p. 52: WARE, James Sr., decd, of gift to my four grandchildren: Charity Loduska McClung,
Hannah Alexander McClung, Zorada Walker McClung and Kelsoy Lambkin McClung, children of
my eldest daughter Rebecca McClungs--to receive slaves. 1 Oct 1825. Witnesses: James Ware,
Jr, Robert Simmons. Book K:63
P. 50: 10 July 1834: Married Wed. Evening. 2nd Instant. James W. McClung, Esq. of this place
to Miss Elizabeth Spotswood, daughter of Mr. Elliott Spottswood of this county.
P. 62: 26 Aug 1835: Died at Harredburg Springs, KY on 9th: Col. Charles McClung of
Knox County, TN in his 75th year. Native of PA, took up residence in East Tennessee. Was
the father of James W. McClung of this place.
P. 79: 15 Oct 1844: Died in Knoxville, TN on 5th Inst. Col. Matthew McClung in his 49th year.
Brother of our townsman Col. McClung and much respected. (Bro of James White McClung).
P. 4. Huntsville Democrat: 25 May 1833 - Sarah E. McClung died and 5 children survive her
after a long and painful illness. (probably James W. McClung's wife)
P. 34 Huntsville Democrat 7 Mar 1837: On Tues the 21st ult. by the Rev. J. Ellett, Mr.
James M. Green to Miss Zoradid W. McClung. (Vol. 127:23,66). Daughter of Rebecca, all of
this County. (Zoradia - see Vol. IV, Dau. of Alex. M. McClung).
| Name | Age | Birthplace |
| Spotswood, Sally D. | 59 | VA |
| Spotswood, Edwin B. | 32 | VA |
| Spotswood, Mary R. | 17 | AL |
| Spotswood, Peyton W. | 15 | AL |
| McClung, James W. | 13 | AL |
| McClung, E. Spottswood | 11 | AL |
| P.86 | ||
| Dillard, Quin M. | 26 | AL |
| Dillard, Nancy J. | 19 | AL |
| Dillard, Joshua A. | 1 | AL |
| McClung, Rebecca | 52 | TN |
McClung, James W.: Will dated 28 Oct 1846; Codicils dated 7 Dec 1846 and 20 May 1848;
probated 18 July 1848. Two children, James W. and Elliott Spotswood McClung until the
younger is of age; Wife Margaret and at her death to her children. Executor: Friend,
Septimus D. Cabaniss. Witnesses: J. J. Pleasants, M. W. Steele, B. T. Moore.
Witnesses to first codicil: Silas Parsons, Ann E. Parsons, Maria L. Read. Cocidil mentions
my two children, Hugh L. and Matthew McClung, now Matthew McClung Robinson, are entitled
to legacies given them by their father (he had been married before). I own land in Miss.
with Robert Fearn and Silas Parsons: Fearn may sell and expenses incurred fromtrip to New
Orleans some years ago in which my Daughter MAY accompanied him; John Robinson, guardian
of Matthew, Alexander Erskine, guardian of Hugh. *(Daughter of Mary Ann)*. Witnesses to
2nd codicil: F. H. Newman, L. B. Sheffey, E. R. Wallace. Pro. Rec. 14, page 136.
McClung, William, decd: List of debts due estate. Lasly McClung, Francis McClung, John
McClung by Alexander McClung, administrator. 3 May 1819. Pro. Rec. 2, p. 7 . . . account
of sale. Purchasers include Montgomery McClung, Charles McClung, John McClung, Hugh
McClung, Lasly McClung, James McClung. Pro. Rec. 2, p. 7.
Morgan, Franklin H. of Knox County, TN. Will dated 10 Oct 1851; probated 14 May 1860.
*(proved 1 Mon in May 1852; transcript filed 1864 from Knox Co., TN.* Only child, Franklin
Jennings Morgan; sister Eliza J. McClung; Nephew Franklin A. McClung (Son of Matthew and
Eliza); Nephews and niece, *(4 in number)*; the children of my Brother, Rufus Morgan; Anne
Childress (Dau. of Geo & Rebecca), *(to Trustees of Board of Education, Pres. Church)*;
lot owned by me and the estate of Foster G. Crutcher, deceased; remains of my deceased wife
now in the vicinity of St. Louis to be deported to Laurel Hill Cem., near Philadelphia *(and
deposited in lot owned by me and the estate of Foster G. Crutcher)*; my Brothers John F.,
Alexander M., Calvin Jr., Children of Brother Rufus; and Sisters Eliza McClung, Amanda M.
Parke, and Ellen P. Christy. Executors: Brother Alexander and Calvin and Nephew Calvin M.
McClung. Winesses: James H. Cowan, Percy Pickinson, E. G. Temple. Will Bk 1, p. 242.
P. 47: 14 Mar 1883: "We were gratified a few days ago to receive from our old and gallant
friend, Capt. Hugh L. McClung of Brenham, TX, a subscriber to the Democrat. (son of J. W.)
P. 17: 2 Nov 1869: Huntsville Advocate 1869-77. Married in Pickensville, AL 28 Oct 1869
William P. McClung to Jennie Anderson, daughter of Maj. W. B. Anderson.
Married in Pickensville, AL 28 Oct 1869 William P. McClung to Jennie Anderson, daughter
of Maj. W. B. Anderson.
P. 41: Arthur McClung, Esq. formerly of Huntsville married Mary E. Lee of Pickensville,
23 Nov 1871.
P. 64: Deed Bk F:231--Joseph Phillips deed of trust to James W. McClung. Dated 18 Mar 1820.
P. 80: First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, AL (about 1843) the Choir included:
Mary and Charles McClung
McClung, James W.: Letters of guardianship for his infant Children: Charles W., Mary Ann,
Hugh L. W., and Matthew McClung. Securities: Silas Parsons, William H. T. Browne.
2 March 1839. Bk 7, p. 411
McClung, James W.: Will. He died 31 May 1848 leaving a Widow: Margaret and the following
children: Charles W. McClung, Mary Ann, wife of Pleasant McClung, Hugh L. McClung, Matthew
McClung Robinson, James W. McClung, Elliott Spotswood McClung, Wm. P. McClung, Ann Parsons
and Frank Armstrong McClung, all reside in Madison County except Mary Ann and Hugh L., who
reside out of the state. 7 June 1848. Book 12, p. 379.
McClung, John and Wife Hannah to Batt. Jordan. Wits: K. Cheatham, Henry Jordan. 3 Feb 1819.
Deed Book #, p. 236.
P. 28: James W. McClung, witness to will of Rufus C.Rathrone dated 8 Jan 1842. Probate
Record 10:142; wife Elizabeth, ch. Rufus C., Daniel M., George W., Andrew Jackson; James J.
Donegan and Charles Patton guardians.
| PAGE | NAME | MALES | FEMALES |
| 40 | James W. McClung | 3 under 5 | 1 under 5 |
| " | " | 1: 5-10 | 1: 20-30 |
| " | " | 1: 30-40 | - |
| - | - | - | - |
| 49 | Alexr. M. McClung | 1 under 5 | 1 under 5 |
| " | " | 1: 5-10 | 1: 5-10 |
| " | " | 1: 30-40 | 2: 10-15 |
| " | " | - | 1: 30-40 |
P. 20: Huntsville Democrat 1823-51. 28 Aug 1846--Died on Sunday last: Howard, infant son
of Col. J. W. McClung
P. 19: Probate Record Book 31:116
Petition to probate the will of James W. McClung who died 21 May 1849 leaving 9 children:
Charles W., Mary Ann, Hugh L., Matthew (now Matthew McClung Robinson--adopted by the
Robinsons. KPJ), James W., Elliott Spottswood, William P., Ann Persons McClung, Frank
Armstrong McClung - last 5 under 14; all are under 21 except Charles and Mary Ann and all
residents of Madison Co., except Mary Ann who resides in Knoxville, TN with husband, Pleasant
L. McClung; and Hugh L. McClung who is of West Point, NY. Recorded 29 Oct 1870.
P. 90: Circuit Court Notes of p. 433: Original Bill filed 11 May 1822. Wm. Ely,
commissioner of Funds of the American Asylum at Hartford, CN for the education of the deaf
and dumb, vs. James W. McClung who gave note 22 Dec 1827; note was also signed by Andrew
D. veitch, who has since died.
P. 16: Madison County Marriage Records, Book A-4:504
Austin L. D. Benham to Christiana C. P. McClung: 25 Jan 1853 by James C. Elliott, M.G.
P. 10-11 Chancery Court Records p. 338:
Original Bill filed 29 May 1849. William Weaver states taht in 1847 he made a parcel purchase of
land in Huntsville from James W. McClung, who died without making title. Septimus D. Cabaniss is
his executor and margaret McClung executrix; left Charles W. McClung of South Carolina,
mary McClung wife of Pleasant McClung of Tennessee, his children; also Hugh L. McClung of
New York, under 21, Alexander Erskine his guardian; Matthew McClung Robinson also under 21
and under charge of John Robinson. Note-- I was told by my Grandfather, a friend of Mr.
Matt McClung Robinson, that he was given to his childless aunt, Mrs. Robinson. KPJ) James
W. McClung, Elliott S. McClung, under 21, William P. McClung, Ann P. McClung, Frank Armstrong
McClung, Edwin Wallace McClung, also children of said James McClung, under charge of said
Margaret McClung.
George W. Cook to Wm. E. Spottswood and E. S. McClung, land purchased of Margaret A.
Sanderson, widow of David Sanderson, decd, late of Marshall Co., MS. a dau. and sole heir
of Geo. Mitchell, decd. and of her decd grandfather: Samuel Mitchell. 14 Feb 1859.
CC:222--28 July 1859 Caroline C. Cooke, wife of Geo. W. Cooke of Waco, TX, relinquishes
dower in land sold by the said husband to Wm. E. Spottswood and E. S. McClung.
P. 22. William McClung 21 Jan 1819, Estate appraised by Daniel Ware, John F. Walker,
and David Bradford. Alex. M. McClung, administrator.
File 955: Bond of Alex. McClung as administrator of William McClung with John McClung
and Robert Lanford, securities. 26 Oct 18(18?).
P. 91: File 955: Estate of Wm. McClung, decd. Account of Sale 30 Jan 1819. Note made
5 Jan 1818 signed by Wm. McClung and John McClung. Bill of Dr. John H. Woodcock for
services from 19th-21st Aug. 1818. Land tax receipt for 1818 about 4 miles from
Huntsville.
Vol. 116
P. 42: Deed Bk W: 408:
James Ware, Sr. conveyed to the 4 oldest children of his daughter: Rebecca, to wit:
Charity L. W. Gray
Hannah A. W. Edwards
Zorada W. Green
Calroy L. McClung, who has since departed this life in 1842, a certain woman, Nelly, who has
since had 7 children.
above mentioned children an equal wright with ourselves to all the negroes to be
equal share and share alike, but it is understood that Wm. F. Gray keep the boy Lewis now
in his possessions; James M. Green to keep the boy Josiah now in his possessions, George W.
Edwards to keep the girl Cathren now in his possession. The three youngest girls are to have a
a negro whenthey come of age or marry. If James Ware, Sr. should after his willl and leave
out Leonidas T. McClung, he is to share equally with the rest of the children of Said
Rebecca McClung. 30 Sep0 1846.
Plaintiff on trial below introduced her son, Edwin Spottswood as witness: Defendants objected
to his competency, on ground of being interested in the recovery and to show as interest.
witnessed by will of his father, Elliot Spottswood, by which testator devised all his
estate to wife . . . for support maintenance of children. Defendants also proved that since
the death of his father, Edwin Spottswood had continued to reside on the farm with his
mother.
Deed of Trust, Volney Glass & wife Eliza Ann to S. D. Cabaniss to secure debt to Margaret
McClung---land in Sec 5, T 5, R2Z. 16 July 1853. Dated 16 July 1853.
James W. Green to John Boardman and James W. McClung, to secure William Moore the executor
of Uriah BAss, decd, a note given by the said James W. and John A. Green. 3 Jan 1823.
Jesse Dold & W. M. Miller, executors of the will of W. Philip Dold, late of Augusta Co., VA
to James W. McClung and Arthur F. Hopkins, who with consent of Luther Morgan, are to act as
trustees for Ann, wife of said Luther. The will of Philip Dold recorded in Augusta Co., VA,
left to his dau. Ann, wife of said Luther, slaves, $1000 in money to a considerable residium.
Philip Dold to daughter Ann . . . 1/6th part of considerable residium. Will of record:
Augusta County, Virginia. 2 July 1827.
Dillard, Quinn M. & wife Nancy S.. J.G. Dillard to James BAiley as trustee to
accure Rebecca McClung the trustee for her infant son, L. M. Th. McClung. 9 Feb 1850.
Collins, David W. to James McClung as trustee to secure debt due John B. Rogers and
Dixon P. Collins. 26 Jan 1827.
P. 64. Newspapers: 30 Apr 1857: Married in LaGrange, TN the 22nd, At the residence of
P. A. Gorman: Mr. Charles McClung of Huntsville, AL to Miss Laura M. Bunch of East TN.
Married in the Methodist Church in this city on Wed. evening, Feb 27th: Mr. Rufus W. Cobb
of Alabama to Miss Margaret W. McClung, daughter of Hugh L. McClung of this city. Knoxville
(TN) Register.
John E. Reviere is indebted to Robt Thompson; he and Abigail Hebron convey a lot to Arthur
M. Henderson and James W. McClung, as Trustees. (Abigail Hebron was Reviere's mother-in-law.
Richard Terrell to James McClung as trustee to secure debt to Geo. W. Harris.
Edwin R. Wallace of Huntsville to Samuel Peete, James W. McClung, Thomas Brandon and Silas
Parsons: lot in Huntsville.
Died in Knoxville, TN 29 July 1879, Mrs. Mary Ann McClung, daughter of the late James W.
McClung, a distinguished lawyer of Huntsville, and widow of Capt. Pleasant M. McClung of
Knoxville, aged about 53 years. She was born and raised in Huntsville, left Huntsville in
her girlhood, went to Knoxville, and there married her cousin, Capt. Pleasant McClung. He
lost his life for the Confederacy, in Burnside's attack on Knoxville. She was devoted to her
husband, her children, friends and to her native South.
James Ware, Sr, for love for his four grandchildren: Charity Loduskia McClung, Hannah
Alexandria McClung, Zorada Walker McClung and Kelsoy Lambkin McClung, being children of my
eldest daughter Rebecca McClung, a slave. Witnesses: James Ware Jr. and Robert Simmons.
James Ware to Alexander P. Jones, E 1/2, NE 1/4 Sec 9, T4, R1W, purchased by said Ware from
Alexander W. McClung and wife, 6 Oct 1825. Book K:10. Witnesses B.T. Moore, Wm. Barker.
Notes from Rev. Chas. Widney, April 1952: When then of Germantown, TN, my mother was
Carlotta McClung, ninth child and next to the youngest daughter of L. T. McClung, b. 17 Feb 1873,
Kenilworth Plantation, St. Barnard Parish, LA., died 26 Sep 1926, Stamford, TX; married
Clarence Lavergne Widney 27 Dec 1894, Topton Co., MS. Leonidas Montgomery Thermopylae McClung
was born 9 Feb 1838, Huntsville, AL and died 13 Oct 1885, Meridian, MS married Mary Celeste
Grinage 9 Mar 1858 at Houma, LA. L.T. McClung was a son of Alexander McClung and Rebecca
Ware.
Whereas Alexander M. McClung, late of Madison Co., AL, in 1825 was indebted to John Ware, then of
Madison Co., but now of Limestone Co., placed it in the power of John Ware to secure patents
for the E 1/2 of NE 1/4, Sec. 7, T4, R2W to be conveyed to said McClung if the debt were
paid. The said Alexander M. McClung died intestate, leaving the following children surviving.
The said John Ware has received the money due, so he and wife Mary T., convey to said:
Charity L. Gray, Hannah A. Edwards, John W. McClung, Zoradia W. Greene, Zalema E. G. McClung,
nancy S. J. G. McClung, Jamaica C. L. E. P. McClung and Leonidas M. T. McClung, heirs at
law of said Alexander McClung, dec'd. (See Vol. 127:65).
James Ware of Madison County to Wm. H. Winter of Maury County, TN: NE 1/4, Sec 29, T3, R1W.
Witness: Will. Milam, Alex W.> McClung (no doubt Alexander Montgomery).
Deed of Release and confirmation from James W. McClung of Madison County to Clement C.
Clay for land in Tipton County, Tennessee, acknowledged.
Note: James W. McClung was a nephew of Hugh L. White. James W. ;had an unfortunate
difficulty with WILLS, Editor of the Democrat, which resulted in the death of Wills.
11 Mar 1891: Capt. H. L. McClung, formerly of Brenham, TX last 12 months in Huntsville. He
died last Saturday. Members of the K of P a devout Christian and Episcopal Church.
Knights of Pythias. Born in Huntsville. Engineer in Conf. Army.
P. 7: 22 July 1891: Died at her residence in Memphis, TN 14 July 1891, Mrs. Virginia Anderson
McClung, wife of William P. McClung, "a faithful wife and loving mother."
P. 50: 30 June 1881: Mrs. A. C. Debow reached Gurleysville from TX last Monday and is guest
of her sister, Mrs. William McClung. The doctor and wife have been heavely afflicted in
their new home in LaGrange, TX.
P. 84: Democrat 1879, April 9:
Charles W. McClung, son of the late James W. McClung of this city, died at Knoxville, TN
where he resided, 30 Mar 1879, aged ca 55 years, leaving a wife and children. Member of the
Prebyterian Church.
James W. McClung, security for guardianship of Darthula Lewis, infant of Joel, decd.
Hickman Lewis, guardian.
Died, Mrs. Margaret McClung, aged widow of Col. James W. McClung, who during his life, filled
a number of high positions and offices within the gift of the people of his native county
and State. From East TN.
Appraisal and inventory of the estate of Alexander White, decd by David Lindsey, Alex McClung,
Gashon Hunt; sworn to before Sam. Colbern, J.P. Followed by the Account of Sale, Elizabeth
White, William C. White purchased some personal property and John Ware, one 1/4 section
of land.
NOTE: Alex McClung was a son of William McClung who died in 1818 in Madison Co. This
connection with the Whites is significant because it tends to tie this family to Col. Charles
who married Margaret White. Their son, James White McClung, was prominent in this county.
It is likely that Alexander Montgomery McClung and James White McClung were cousins.(J Mc)
McClung attorney for James Black: James W. McClung. Original bill 23 Jan 1826. James W.
McClung, security on bond of Isaac Wells.
P. 97: 13 Oct 1825: James W. McClung witness to a deed of trust from Gabriel Hanby of
Blount Co, AL
Edwin Rawlins to Edmond Irby & J. W. McClung, as trustees for security of debt to James
Bradley, James L. Pleasants, John Martin and Hugh Wilson (composing the firm of Martin,
Pleasant & Co) Elish H. Rice and other creditors, all land. 910 acres owned by said
Eldred Rawlins, household & kitchen furniture and slaves. (Other deeds of trust on
pp. 387, 389, 392).
Will of Judy Spence of Madison Co., AL. "to my friend, James W. McClung, all of my property
of every description" and he to be executor. 17 July 1846.
Final settlement of John C. Spotswood, admr. of Elliott Spotswood. Nine children and two
grandchildren are entitled to distribution, viz:
10. (1) James W. McClung and (2) Elliot S. Spotswood, the children of Elizabeth McClung, decd,
and formerly Elizabeth Spotswood, and a daughter of Elliot Spotswood who died in his lifetime.
P. 9: Deed Book K:10. Dated 6 Oct 1825: Alexander M. McClung & wife Rebecca to James
Ware: 3 1/2 of NE 1/4, Sec 9, T4, R1W. George Pety, J.P.; William Gray, J. P.
James W. McClung makes deed of trust to secure depbts to various creditors; lists slaves
and all household articles, item by item, furniture, silver, china, glass, bust of Gen.
Jackson, etc.
Agreement between Margaret McClung and William Spence re the sale of a slave which was
unsound. Wit. S.D. Cabaniss.
William P. McClung and wife Virginia A. and Frank A. McClung to Margaret McClung, Quitclaim to
an undivided 1/3 interest in the plantation the parties live on in townships 4 and 5, R2E,
described in a deed from Reuben Chapman, KK:467. (On page 491 Margaret McClung deeds to
William P. and Frank A. McClung an undivided 2/3 interest in the same land.
Benjamin Patteson for $500 conveys a slave to James W. McClung to hold in trust for use
of Maria Kinkle, wife of John Kinkle.
Wm. Robinson & wife Caroline P. and Alexander M. Smith and wife Emily to James W. McClung
Jesse Dold & W. M. Miller, executors of the will of W. Philip Dold, late of Augusta Co.,
VA to James W. McClung and Arthur F. Hopkins, who, with the consent of Luther Morgan, are
to act as trustees for Ann, wife of said Luther. The will of Philip Dold, recorded
in Augusta Co., VA left to his daughter, Ann, wife of said Luther. Slaves. $1000 in money
and a considerable residium.
21:76: Quinn Morton Dillard md Nancy J. McClung (no marriage date). He was born 1820,
the son of Joshua Dillard and Catherine Quinn. From tombstones in cemetery in Madison County,
1 1/2 miles east of James Bailey place.