Note: Our website is divided into two sections: the Database where abstracts and transcriptions
of original records are posted. Some of these were previously published in the McClung Family
Association Journal. These are referenced by volume and page. Those since our last mailing
of volume 31 are listed as "New".
The other part of the website is for family listings. We have started with the McClung
Genealogy (1904) by Rev. William McClung and have attempted to correct errors and omisions.
In some cases whole lineages have been added. We are adding the family album pages. If you
have pictures to send, everyone would like to see them.
We have updated some of the census records for Alabama. Check the database and watch for
further updates in the days ahead.
We have found a J. G. McClung born 1820 in SC. Both his parents were born in SC. He is
married to an Elizabeth M. and both her parents were born in SC as was she. They are in the
Franklin Co., AL. 1880 census. On the same page is a J. E. McClung b. 1850 in AL. His
father was born in SC but his mother in Alabama. J E. named their children James G., Joseph,
Mary L. and Dewit. Upon investigation, it turns out that this is the John Gibson McClung, son of Rev.
David. The SC birthplace for David is erroneous as he himself states that he was born in TN.
The 1870 Census of Franklin county John G. gives his birthplace as Mississippi. Sometimes
the enumerators forgot to write in the birthplaces and went back and did it from memory. Of
course, with age, our memories fail us and if a person has had a stroke, there is no telling
what will be stated in the interview.
The 1850 Census of AR has been updated from the printed version. We
have reviewed the filming of the original to add a few details. Also updating some of the
1860 census.
Alexander M. McClung who lived in Sevier County and has been
added to our Lost Limbs section. We had thought that he must be a son of Alexander Montgomery
McClung but the records do not show that he had a son by that name. It is possible that one
of his brothers named a son after him. Lastly went to Ark about 1829 and probably died there.
We do not have information on where he lived after that.
The Crittenden County Will Book B shows Margaret divising property
to John C. McClung with James W. as executor. These may be Lasley's family. Lasley was
born in TN and was at the estate sale of William McClung in Madison Co., AL in 1819.
Bill Davenport has updated the Robert file to bring most of that
file up to date.
Be sure to check the work that we have on your lineage. We hope to start indexing the
Georgia lines when we finish with the Greenbrier indexing.
Bill Davenport has sent us the 1870 census of Newton Co.GA.
The 1870 census of Arkansas has had Searcy and Sevier Counties
added. Searcy shows Benjamin, the son of Richard with his whole family.
All the 1860 census for Georgia has been updated with improvements in most counties. We have also combined all the transcriptions on one page for the 1860.
We are making progress in re-indexing this total section. Many names were omitted and we
have found numerous corrections that needed to be made in names and birthdates.
You can search the 1860 and 1870 censuses for these families by using Heritage Quest. We
have transcribed the 1810 and 20 and will post it shortly.
A kind researcher has contributed some records on the Samuel McClung family in
File 187, the Bath County VA file. This was a response to a message left on the Bath
County, VA message board. This is a good way to locate descendants who have moved off if
one knows the county where they lived.
Harry McClung has donated an image of the Marriage
Bond for Abigail McClung's marriage to Anthony Callison. This is really great that
he was sent in so many beautiful images of these early documents. They will be added to the
text in file #152.
The McClung references have been extracted from Chalkley's Vol 2 records of
Augusta County, VA, Will books. Vol. 3 has the deeds.
David McClung who married 2) Nancy Henderson, has had a history contributed. It is in the
William (2-2) first Family file. This is a WONDERFUL pioneer
history. (About 3/4 the way down in this file).
We are beginning to receive the films for the transcriptions of the PA
1850 Census. It will take some work to figure out who all these families are. It
appears that some are not in the old genealogy. It is being updated.
Bryan Terry found the enumeration of our McClungs in the 1800 Census of Newberry County,
SC. We have updated the James file accordingly.
In working with the 1880 census, we found James Newton's family in DeKalb County, Alabama
and added that information to the James file. We have also updated the database with the
transcriptions and some possible interpretations to the early Newberry County censuses.
Bryan Terry and Carl McClung have updated the Josiah file from
SC. We have another son
of Josiah -- Michael T. McClung who went into the civil war and apparently never returned.
He was mentioned in a letter from Mahala to her sister, Mary, from Arkansas. The letter is
in the possession of Carl McClung.
Jemima's Mahala and Needham W. were found in the 1860 census of Ouachita Co., AR.
This is a possible second enumeration for N.W. as he was also enumerated that year with his
father's family. This just demonstrates some of the strange things that happen with the
census enumerations. He was probably just visiting his sister when the census enumerator
came around.
Randy Butler has contributed an early Bible record that gives us a much better picture of the family of James who remained in SC. James married Sarah Cleland and had eight sons. We also had some contributions from Glenda who helps out on the Newberry County, SC message board at RootsWeb. We have some good updates to the James file.
We have updated the SC Index page and all the other files therein.
A great deal of work has gone into the South Carolina section this month.
Cary Bradish writes:
Here is a site that looks very close to our information that links our Roberts to Thomas
McClung, Robert Sr's father, who was born in Northern Ireland.
Robert, Ann and all seven children are reported in the 1850 Indiana Census in Sullivan
County - Roll 173, Page 215.
ROBERT MCCLUNG, farmer, P. O. Pleasantville, was born in Rockingham County, Va., February 20,
1810, son of Robert and Nancy (Tutwiler) McClung. He came to this county in 1838, but was
very dissatisfied at first, and went to hunting for a livelihood, which he followed for
fifteen years, when he commenced farming and bricklaying. January 28, 1836, he married Amy
O'Haver, of Logan County, Ohio, and to them were born eleven children, nine of whom are
living--Nancy C., Susan E., Thomas N., Maggie L., Martha A., Joseph O., James W., David E.
and Samuel Y. Those dead are Robert J. and Henry T., the latter being killed near Knoxville,
Tenn., whilst on duty as a soldier in the late war. His sons, Robert and Thomas, took an
active part in the suppression of the rebellion. Subject has been a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church for forty-six years. He received a very limited education. When Mr. McClung
settled here, the country had few facilities for comfort, and there being no mill here,
they had to go miles away to get their grain ground. Mrs. McClung made all her own clothing,
from the wool and flax to the finished garment, and for the balance of the family besides.
They have passed through many trials, and are now enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life.
Good health has always attended them, as they never have paid a doctor's bill.
Source:HISTORY OF GREENE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES, STATE OF INDIANA, FROM THE EARLIEST TIME
TO THE PRESENT; TOGETHER WITH INTERESTING BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, REMINISCENCES, NOTES,
ETC. CHICAGO: GOODSPEED BROS. & CO., PUBLISHERS. 1884.SULLIVAN CO., IN, JEFFERSON TWP.
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Note: We have others who have contacted us about the Maryland branch and sent in updates. I
no longer know your names/email addresses. Would you touch back with us so we can work
together.
We have noted that Robert Sr's brother, Isaac is also found in the Ohio census records that
Juhling McClung sent in. There should be some follow up on that and send in that update
for posting.
The McClung message board had a contribution recently:
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THE CADIZ DEMOCRAT SENTINEL
Harrison County, Ohio
January 22, 1862
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MARRIED :
On the 16th of January, 1862, by the Rev. T. R. Crawford, at the parsonage, Moorefield
Township , Mr. R. D. McClung of Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania, to Miss Mary E. Titus,
daughter of Uriah Titus of Cassville, Ohio.
This would be the Robert McClung, s/o Caleb, grandson of Samuel. They moved
back to Beaver Falls, PA where they made their home. Does anyone have further information
about this family? They surely had more than the one daughter.
The 1860 Census of Texas has been added. We find people there
from most of the southern states.
This is a list of projects that have been started but not completed, or sent in and not
yet posted. If you know of another, please advise. Many times a project is interrupted by
fatigue, nightfall, swollen hands etc and then another contact arrives and attention is diverted.
We keep getting inquiries about the possibility of getting reprints of the original McClung
Genealogy by Rev. Wm. McClung. Someone was going to check on that. Is this going to happen?
We need to get permission because of copyright.
Heritage Quest has beautifully digitized census records for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1860,
1870, 1900. My library carries that and all I have to do is put in my library card number.
It probably works for you at your library too. Inquire.
We recently offered the 1850 Greenbrier VA Census transcription (which is on this site) to
MyTrees.com who has given us a year of free service in exchange. We are hoping to access
the 1850 censuses from their site. You might like to use MyTree as they allow you to use
it for free when you exchange transcription time with them. You are serving the internet
community by adding more records and at the same time, gaining access for your own projects.
We are always happy to have pictures of your ancestors to post in the McClung Album. Please
send jpg or gif images. The smaller the megabyte size the better for this old computer.
You can e-mail me at Judith McClung if you have corrections or additions to our record.
Page begun 2 Oct 2003
Last updated 31 Oct 2003
Last updated by Judith McClung
