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I got this information from the family tree maker cd vol 10 tree #1301 hope this helps
CLEAR, P. H.
source: 1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1180
--- P. H. CLEAR is the son of Philip Clear, who was a native of Pennsylvania, his father,
Jacob Clear, also having been born in that state. Parmelia Clapp was the maiden name of
the mother of P. H. The subject of this sketch was born in Randolph County, Indiana, July
25, 1841. He grew to manhood in his native county and there received the advantages of the
public schools. August 9, 1862, he enlisted in the sixty-ninth Indiana Volunteers and at
the battle of Port Gibson he received a wound which caused the amputation of one of his
lower limbs. He was discharged July 5, 1865. Returning to Indiana he followed farming in
the summer and teaching during the winter months. In 1869 he moved to Ohio, but in 1872
retraced his steps to Indiana where he taught school until 1876. At that time he came to
St. Clair County and was occupied in teaching until 1882 when he became manager of the
Lowry City Association. They carry a general stock of goods and are doing a good business.
Mr. C. ow!
ns one of the best improved farms in this township. He is a member of the Christian Church
and also belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity. January 19, 1867, Mr. Clear married Miss
Sarah A. Fisher, a native of Indiana. They have seven children: Arthur B., George W.,
Luther E., Oscar, Henry D., Grace and Blanch.