Individual Details

Thomas Benton McClard

(3 Aug 1838 - 30 Sep 1931)

Thomas and Celia's fourth child was a stillborn son. Thomas was crippled
it is thought durring the civil war, and was bedfast the last 15 years of his
life from a stroke. He died at the home of his daughter, Mary Ann (Mollie)
Temples. As of 1993 Loyce Reed has Celia's bible. Thomas was orphaned at an
early age when his parents died of cholera. Thomas and Celia would often
Share a pipe in the evenings. He served in the war with a volunteer group
called "The Six Months Cavalry" and the Missouri State Guards.

Events

Birth3 Aug 1838Cape Girardeau Co, MO
Death30 Sep 1931Dexter, Stoddard Co, MO
Marriage__ ABT 1856Bloomfield, Stoddard Co, MO - Celia Catherine Hill
OccupationFarmer
BurialHill Cem, Stoddard Co, MO

Families

SpouseCelia Catherine Hill (1840 - 1925)
ChildSamuel Harrison McClard (1865 - 1941)
ChildJames Benton McClard (1870 - 1949)
ChildNancy Jane McClard (1872 - 1896)
ChildGeorge T McClard (1874 - 1897)
ChildMary "Molly" Ann McClard (1877 - 1958)
ChildAmanda Elizabeth "Betty" McClard (1880 - 1946)
FatherHenry M McClard ( - )
MotherNancy Minton ( - )
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