Ky., who m. a McClure, is an authority on this branch of the family.
The records mention Mathew McClure as one of the appraisers of the estate of Robert Huston September, 1761. (Chalkley III, p. 66). Probably Capt. Mathew McClure, a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration. See McClures in North Carolina.
William McClure, mentioned 1771. Probably the William McClure, brother of Capt. Mathew McClure, of Mecklenburg County, N. C.
The McClures of Lawrence County, Ky., are also from Botetourt county. The following outline was furnished me by Prof. George M. McClure, M. A., of Danville, Ky:
"The branch of the clan from which I am descended, came from Scotland before the Revolution, settling first on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Later, members moved to Virginia and settled in Botetourt county. My great grandfather, Richard Renshaw McClure, was a soldier in Washington's army. He came to Kentucky after the Revolution and settled in Lawrence county. Two of his sons, William (my grandfather) and Mordecai, served through the war of 1812. One son, John, remained in Virginia and I have no information as to his history. The family Bible of Richard McClure and Mary Crawford, his wife, was for some years in my father's family and the data as to births, marriages, &c., was complete. It was loaned to another member and in some manner lost."
George M. McClure, Editor The Kentucky Standard and professor in the State institution, Danville, Ky., m. a Miss Jasper, of Jessamine County. Four children:
Francis Jasper McClure m. Louisa Batterton, of Danville, Ky., Feb. 18, 1914.
William McClure, a graduate of the State University.
A daughter, graduate of Caldwell College.
A son, not grown.
Dr. William B. McClure, of Lexington, Ky., and Mr. R. C. McClure, a prominent attorney of Louisa Ky., are his brothers.
