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Cornelius McClure

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Cornelius McClure

Birth
Butts County, Georgia, USA
Death
19 Apr 1921 (aged 72)
Butts County, Georgia, USA
Burial
Stark, Butts County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
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Died from Malnutrition
Cornelius McClure (43893850)

From the Jackson Progress-Argus, April 22, 1921
Mr. Cornelius McClure Summoned To Reward
     
After an illness of several weeks duration Mr. Cornelius McClure, 72 years of age, passed away at his home at Stark Tuesday morning. He suffered from a complication of diseases and a general breakdown in health.
     
Mr. McClure was one of Butts county's best known and highly respected citizens. He had spent his entire life in the county and was a successful planter. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of hosts of friends and his passing brought general regret.
     
He is survived by three sons, Mr. J. T. McClure, who is warden of the Butts county chain gang, Mr. T. C. McClure and Mr. J. A. McClure who saw service overseas as a member of the Jackson Rifles; two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Biles and Mrs. Essie Williamson. His wife preceded him to the grace several years. In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of countless friends.
     
Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. W. O. Sharp officiating. The grandsons of the deceased acted as pallbearers and interment was in the Macedonia cemetery.

Contributor: SPMcD (48452228) • [email protected]
Died from Malnutrition
Cornelius McClure (43893850)

From the Jackson Progress-Argus, April 22, 1921
Mr. Cornelius McClure Summoned To Reward
     
After an illness of several weeks duration Mr. Cornelius McClure, 72 years of age, passed away at his home at Stark Tuesday morning. He suffered from a complication of diseases and a general breakdown in health.
     
Mr. McClure was one of Butts county's best known and highly respected citizens. He had spent his entire life in the county and was a successful planter. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of hosts of friends and his passing brought general regret.
     
He is survived by three sons, Mr. J. T. McClure, who is warden of the Butts county chain gang, Mr. T. C. McClure and Mr. J. A. McClure who saw service overseas as a member of the Jackson Rifles; two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Biles and Mrs. Essie Williamson. His wife preceded him to the grace several years. In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of countless friends.
     
Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. W. O. Sharp officiating. The grandsons of the deceased acted as pallbearers and interment was in the Macedonia cemetery.

Contributor: SPMcD (48452228) • [email protected]


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