Halbert McClure came to the county about 1740. As there is no record of his importation it is probable that he first settled in Pennsylvania. The earliest mention of his name is 1742, on the list of Capt. McDowell's militia company. His deed is recorded in Book I, p. 203, dated March 19, 1746. "Benjamin Borden to Halbert McClure, 230 acres on North branch of James River, corner of Samuel McClure." This was in the bounds of Timber Ridge congregation, where, in 1753, he signed the call for Rev. John Brown.
His will, proven 1754, is recorded at Staunton, Va. (See Chalkley, vol. III, p. 34. "Halbert McClure, gentleman." He mentions his wife Agnes, a nephew, Halbert, son of his brother John, deceased, and two sons, Alexander and Nathaniel.
A. Alexander McClure, b. about 1717, was a member of Capt. John McDowell's company, 1742. His deed for land on Mill Creek is dated 1747. Was a Ruling Elder in Timber Ridge Church, signing the call to Rev. John Brown, 1753, and represented his congregation in Hanover Presbytery, 1760. His wife Martha was probably a daughter of James and Martha Moore, of Timber Ridge. He died 1789. His will is recorded at Lexington, Va. Eight childrsen:
I. Halbert, b. about 1748; was living in Rockbridge, 1793.
II. James, b. about 1750; probably the James McClure who was a Revolutionary soldier, private on Capt. Elliot's ship. The Richmond, Va., records give his deed 1772, from George III, for land in that part of Botetourt that in 1777 became a part of Rockbridge County.
III. Nathaniel, b. about 1752. Deed from George III for 150 acres on James River, Botetourt County, 1774. Probably emigrated to Kentucky. The Richmond, Va., records give a grant to Nathan McClure, 1786, in Lincoln County, Ky.
We find in Collins' History of Kentucky, vol. II, p. 685, for 1788: "Lieut. Nathan McClure following Indian horse
