God's people for religious worship, on account of bodily infirmities, his trust in God remained unshaken and he bore his afflictions with Christian fortitude. A short time before his death, by his request, the sacrament of the Lord's supper was administered to him. We had a memorable time; his soul was filled with joy in the Holy Ghost, and when near the Jordan of death he was enabled to give glory to God, that he was going home to heaven.
"Thus after having been a bright and shining light in the church militant for half a century, he has been transplanted into the church triumphant; and though the church, his aged widow and children feel their loss, yet they know it is his eternal gain.
"Death of a Noble Warren County Woman.
Indianola, Iowa, August 19, 1878.—Editor Register: A gloom has been cast over this community by the death of one of the oldest and most esteemed ladies of our county. Mrs. Ruth McClure, of this city, died this morning at 4 o'clock, her age being seventy-six years. She was born in Scott County, Virginia, from which place she moved to Indiana. With her husband and family she came to this county twenty-seven years ago, since which time she has remained here. She was a model woman and a noble mother. Four sons, Frank and Hosea of this city, Thomas of White Oak township, and A. H. of Missouri. They are all respected citizens, giving evidence of a wholesome and Christian raising. Mrs. McClure also leaves two worthy daughters, Mrs. H. H. Trimble, of White Oak, and Mrs. S. S. Owens, of this city. Mrs. McClure had been a faithful member of the M. E. Church for sixty years, and her last moments were those of a woman who had been devoted to her moral and Christian duties.
From these and the family Bible we gain the following facts:
He m. Feb'y 17, 1820, Phoebe Hendrix, b. March 27, 1798; d. Apr. 25, 1828, a sister of John M. Hendricks, who m. Mary McClure, sister of Thomas.
