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James E. McClenahan

Birth	:	2 Jan 1843 Stark County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 1919 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3405991, -92.2200012
Plot	:	Landers Addition, Block 13
Description	:	Obit K.C.N 5-8-1919 James C. McClenahan, son of Elijah and Elizabeth McClenahan, was born in Stark County, Illinois, Jan. 2, 1843, passed away April 30, 1919 Was married to Nancy J. Morton Jan. 30, 1867, at Taleyrand, Iowa. He served for three years in the Civil Was as a member of Co. D., 13th Reg. Iowa Inf. For the last eight years he lived at the Solier's Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. His last sickness began seven week ago, ending in... Read More	Obit K.C.N 5-8-1919 James C. McClenahan, son of Elijah and Elizabeth McClenahan, was born in Stark County, Illinois, Jan. 2, 1843, passed away April 30, 1919 Was married to Nancy J. Morton Jan. 30, 1867, at Taleyrand, Iowa. He served for three years in the Civil Was as a member of Co. D., 13th Reg. Iowa Inf. For the last eight years he lived at the Solier's Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. His last sickness began seven week ago, ending in his decease at the home of his son Mervin and family in the Bray addition of Sigourney, Iowa, where he had been tenderly cared for during all this time. Surviving him are the daughters: Mrs. Mina Sanders, of Lake Preston, S. Dak.; Mrs. Lena Milburn, of Keswick; Mrs. Sarah Geno, of Sigourney and two sons, George and Mervin of Sigourney. Another bronze button veteran of the Civil Was has thus been mustered out. Taps have sounded and lights are out. May his faithful and heroic example continue to be a shining example of patrioism to future generations. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mervin McClenahan in West Sigourney, Friday, May 2nd., at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Beautiful floral tributes and the Flag covered the casket. Three favorite numbers were rendered by a select quarted. Interment took place immediately following the services at the residence in West Cemetery. Rev. W. F. Vanderlippe, was the officiating minister. The Home Post G.A.R. was present in a body and held their service at the residence. ------------------------------------- Civil War Veteran Co D 13th Iowa Infantry --------- From Leavenworth Home for Disabled Veterans: Enlisted into 13th Iowa Infantry Oct 18,1861 Sigourney,Ia. Born Ohio Discharged Nov 1, 1864 Chattanooga,TN expiration 3 year term of service. --------- Age 64 at admission to Leavenworth Home 5'10" Lt Complex., Gray eyes, Lt. Hair Laborer Wife Nancy J - Sigourney,IA --------- Residence subsequent to discharge - Denver,CO. Discharge date - Nov 1905 - at own request. --------- Based on enlistment, his service included Battle of Shiloh, TN Feb 6-7 1862. Siege of Corinth,MS Apr 1862. Battle of Corinth,MS Oct 3-4 1862. Battles of Port Gibson(May 1), Raymond(May 12), Champion's Hill(May 16), Big Black River(May 17), Frontal assaults (May 19 & 22) of Ft Beauregard and Siege of Vicksburg,MS (May 18 - Jul 4 1863). Battles of Kennesaw Mt(Jun 10-Jul 2), Bushy Mt(Jun15-17), Nickajack Creek(Jul 2-5), Chattahoochie River(Jul 6-17), Leggett's Hill, GA (Jul 20-21) Atlanta (Jul 22) Siege of Atlanta(Jul 22-Aug 25), Jonesboro(Aug 31-Sep 1), Lovejoy Station(Sep 2-6), Pursuit of Hood into Alabama(Oct 1-21), Snake Creek Gap(Oct 15-16). (Info from "The Union Army" published 1908) My Great Great Grandpa

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James E. McClenahan death on 30 Mar 1919 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3405991
Longitude: -92.2200012

Family Members:

Parent

Elijah McClenahan

(1811 - 1886)

Sarah Elizabeth Emery McClenahan

(1815 - 1855)

Spouse

Nancy Jane Norton Mcclenahan

(1848 - 1919)

Siblings

Robert McClenahan

(1840 - 1883)

Isabella McClenahan Reynolds

(1846 - 1921)

Winfield Scott McClenahan

(1849 - 1890)

John H. McClenahan

(1858 - 1862)

Abraham Lincoln “Link” McClenahan

(1861 - 1923)

Children

Mina McClenahan Sanders

(1868 - 1951)

George Jacob McClenahan

(1871 - 1938)

Linnie McClenahan Milburn

(1873 - 1951)

Sarah McClenahan Geno

(1875 - 1948)

Minnie McClenahan Yahnke

(1880 - 1914)

Charles Mervin McClenahan

(1888 - 1952)

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