DNA confirms that Charles McClure of PA was the father of our Arthur McClure -- as long
suspected but never confirmed. YEA -- I have had tons of help on this research but here
are the facts. Early history books have that Charles was the son of Richard but just not
sure that this is accurate so for now -- the father of Arthur is Charles and even though
the widow of Charles was Elinor she may not be the mother of Arthur. It is so neat because
when Arthur sold his father's land in Pennsylvania -- a few months later we find him
buying land in Augusta Co., VA. The widow of Charles died in Mecklenburg Co., NC. Working
on his siblings at this time. Take care, Marilyn
22 Feb 1744 - Charles McClure obtained a warrant for 100 acres in Hanover township,
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (this land would fall into Dauphin County after it was
formed in 1785)
19 Nov 1750 - Charles McClure obtained an additional warrant for 100 acres in Hanover
township.
1751 - Charles McClure was a taxable in the "West End of Hanover", taxed for
3.6. Other McClures in the West End of Hanover in this list: Francis McClure, 2.6;
John McClure, 4.6; Thomas McClure, 3.0.
26 Sep 1754 - Charles McClure signed the Petition calling Rev. Elder to the Old Paxtang
Church. (No other McClure signed this petition.)
1756 - Charles McClure remains a taxable in the "West End of Hanover". Other
taxable McClures were: Francis and John McClure. Francis McClure was the tax collector
for the district.
1758 - Charles McClure died intestate.
1761 - Records of the Orphan's Court confirm that on 4 March last, 150 acres from
the estate of Charles McClure was confirmed to his "eldest son Arthur McClure"
Distribution to Arthur Mcclure, Rebecca, Jannet, William, Jane, John, Martha,
Elinor, Charles & Mary.
1761 - Another record of the Orphan's Court mentions Elinor McClure, the
administrator, and Balance of Distribution to Arthur McClure (eldest son), Rebecca,
Jennet, William, John, Martha, Elinor, Charles & Mary. (Note: No
"Jane" mentioned here. Either she had died or it was a mistaken double listing
for Jannet, another name for Jane/Jean?)
6 Sep 1763 - Orphan's Court account for "Charles McClure, deceased, late of
Hanover township". The minor children of Charles McClure: Martha, Eleanor, Charles
& Mary, have a change of guardianship. In place of John Hay and Robert Wallace, the
Court appointed Eleanor, the widow, and William McClure.
1 April 1765 - Arthur McClure sold the 150 acres which had been confirmed to him by the
Orphan's Court as eldest son of Charles McClure. He sold it to Robert Wallace who
resold it on 29 Aug 1770 to his own son, Moses Wallace. (Note: Robert Wallace had also
been a guardian to the orphans of Charles McClure. His name should be kept in mind as a
possible kinsman together with that of John Hay who had been the other guardian.)
Index – Grantor Vol. 12 page 45/46 August 13, 1765 Rec. Aug 20 1765 Augusta Co., VA
Prudence, mother to George and Agnes, his wife to Arthur McClure for 5 shillings
"fork of James River on Woods Creek on right bank of the river. Mentions "line
of Joseph Walker"
Note: Agnes Campbell was Agnes McClure, daughter of Samuel. This land joined Samuel's
land.
Another note: Samuel was the son of Halbert McClure. Halbert's descendant have
specific results on DNA markers 37-67 so one of Arthur's line has just upgraded to
check on these markers. It is interesting to note that Arthur and Martha named a son,
Samuel
Botetourt County, Virginia, Arthur McClure and Martha his wife sold property to William
Alexander in 1775. This was for 194 acres in the Woods Creek and James River area.
Mentions "line of Joseph Walker" Book 2, pages 190-193.
The deed of lease is dated 9 August 1775. The deed of re-lease, as is customary, was
dated one day later, 10 Aug 1775. They were recorded 14 Nov 1775. The witnesses were
James Trimble, William McKee, John Paxton, John Trimble, and Joseph Walker. The
witnesses who appeared to make oath in proving the deed were James Trimble, John Paxton,
and Joseph Walker. Arthur and Martha sold the Botetourt land in 1775 for 255 Pounds. He
had paid 130 Pounds for it in 1765.
More later, TAke care, Marilyn