thieves was shot and mortally wounded, dying the succeeding night in a cave. He was an active officer and his loss was deeply deplored."
IV. Alexander, Jr., settled in Botetourt, now Rockbridge County. His wife Agnes was probably a first cousin; daughter of Moses McClure. He died about 1810. Her dower was set off Nov. 25, 1828. Five children, viz: John who died about 1817, Thomas, Moses, Isabella who married Andrew Hall, Catherine, who married James Taylor. (See Rockbridge County records.)
V. Samuel, a Revolutionary soldier; member of Capt. Thomas Rowland's company, Col. Wm. Fleming's regiment, 1777, Botetourt County. He married, January 24, 1782, Rosanna Steele, daughter of Nathaniel and Rosanna Steele. A son, Nathaniel, mentioned in the latter's will, 1795.
VI. John, who, by the terms of his father's will, received land in Kentucky. Possibly the John McClure of Harrison county, Ky., pentioned 1817. Probably the John McClure of Botetourt, in Capt. John Murry's company, Col. Wm. Fleming's regiment, 1775. (See Dunmore's Wars).
VII. Susanna, No record.
VIII. Martha. No record.
B. Hannah McClure, d. of Halbert and Agnes McClure, m. Robert Allison, of Rockbridge County. Eight children: James, Mary who m. Davidson, Agnes, Robt., Francis, Halbert and Janet. Robert Allison died 1769, Alexander and John McCluer, executors. Chalkley, Vol. III, p. 109.
C. Moses McClure was probably the oldest son of Halbert and Agnes, born about 1710 and died 1778 intestate. Was a member of Capt. John McDowell's company, 1742. His large farm on the south side of North River cornered Nathaniel McClure, John McClure and Thomas Paxton. Was a member of Timber Ridge Church 1754. He married, about 1745, Isabella Steele, daughter of David Steele. She died 1797. Her will is recorded at Lexington, Va. Their children were four sons and five daughter, viz:
I. David McClure, Captain in the Revolutionary War
