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MCCREARY, S. Clark

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  • Name MCCREARY, S. Clark 
    Birth 8 Dec 1838  Neshannock Township, Lawrence Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1601  Main
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2012 

    Father MCCREARY, Thomas 
    Mother LINDSEY, Jane 
    Notes 
    • Thomas McCreary was born in Neshannock Township, November 7, 1808, and engaged in farming there all his life, his farm being located along the creek in the eastern part of the township. He died in January, 1899. He was a Whig, later a Republican in politics, and served as supervisor, overseer of the poor, and as school director. He married Jane Lindsey, a daughter of George Lindsey, she being a native of what is now Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. Seven children blessed this union, six of whom arrived at maturity, namely: S. Clark; Margaret (Pattison), of Union Township; George L., a member of Company F, One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, who was wounded in the battle of Spottsylvania, and died while in the service; Baxter, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Henry, of New Castle, and Nancy, deceased wife of Thomas Pomeroy, of Oregon. Religiously, Mr. McCreary and his wife were members of the United Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder about forty years. [1]
    Family ID F224  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family DEEMER, Margaret 
    Notes 
    • S. CLARK McCREARY, a prosperous farmer residing on eighty-eight acres of land in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, was one of the patriots who went forth in defense of the Union in the War of the Rebellion not to return from the conflict unscathed. He sustained the loss of his right leg above the knee, but with a soldier's fortitude and without complaint he turned his attention to peaceable pursuits and achieved success. He is a native of Neshannock Township, borm December 8, 1838, is a son of Thomas and Jane (Lindsey) McCreary, and a grandson of Samuel McCreary.
      Samuel McCreary, the grandfather, was the first of the family to take up his residence in Lawrence County, coming from Eastern Pennsylvania as early as 1802. He settled in the woods in what is now Hickory Township, erected a cabin and set about the task of clearing his farm of its timber and underbrush, a herculean task known only to the pioneer. He served with credit during the War of 1812. His wife's given name was Margaret, and they were married prior to their arrival in this new western country.
      Thomas McCreary was born in Neshannock Township, November 7, 1808, and engaged in farming there all his life, his farm being located along the creek in the eastern part of the township. He died in January, 1899. He was a Whig, later a Republican in politics, and served as supervisor, overseer of the poor, and as school director. He married Jane Lindsey, a daughter of George Lindsey, she being a native of what is now Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. Seven children blessed this union, six of whom arrived at maturity, namely: S. Clark; Margaret (Pattison), of Union Township; George L., a member of Company F, One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, who was wounded in the battle of Spottsylvania, and died while in the service; Baxter, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Henry, of New Castle, and Nancy, deceased wife of Thomas Pomeroy, of Oregon. Religiously, Mr. McCreary and his wife were members of the United Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder about forty years.
      S. Clark McCreary was educated in the schools of the township and remained on the home farm until the war. He enlisted August 31, 1861, in Company F, One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was in the battles of James Island, S. p.; Second Bull Run; and Chantilly, in which engagement he lost his limb. He received an honorable discharge December 4, 1862, and returned to the home place, where he remained until his marriage. He then located in New Castle and served as prothonotary from 1872 until 1879. In 1878 he purchased his present farm, which then consisted of ninety-six acres, and here he has since resided. He follows general farming and stock raising, and at first was engaged in feeding cattle and sheep on quite an extensive scale. The farm is now under the care of his son Elmer. Mr. McCreary was united in marriage with Margaret Deemer, a daughter of Benjamin Deemer, of Venango County, and they have five children: Jennie, wife of William V. Fisher, of Neshannock Township; Rev. Ira G., of Greenville, Pa.; T. Elmer, who operates the home farm but lives on an adjoining farm; Nancy; and Harry D., who is a member of the class of 1910 in Cornell University; and May. who is being reared by Mr. McCreary. Mr. McCreary is a Republican in politics, and has filled various township offices. Fraternally, he is a member of Post No. 100, G. A. R., at New Castle. Religiously, he is a consistent member and elder of the United Presbyterian Church, of which his son Elmer is also an elder. [2]
    Family ID F492  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2012 

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  • Sources 
    1. [S387] Aaron L. Hazen, 20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, (Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, 1908), 1908, 526, 31833012051915. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S387] Aaron L. Hazen, 20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, (Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, 1908), 1908, 525-526, 31833012051915. (Reliability: 2).