McClain - Mary Ann
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana July 25, 1930
Mrs. Mary Ann McClain died at her home So. of Parkeville on Monday afternoon. She was born in Shelby Co, Ky Jan 2, 184? and was the daughter of Leman? and Ollah McClain. July 4, 1861, she married Jesse McClain, now dead. She is survived by one son, James Buchanon McClain, and two daughters, Rena and Nora McClain. Funeral services on Wednesday morning at Mt. Moriah were in charge of Eldar (sic) Cornelius Airhart assisted by Elder Ray Collings. The pallbearers were Otis McClain, Harry McClain, James McClain, William Moore, Frank Moore, and John Gross. The flowers were carried by Kathryn Moore, Ruby Porter, Mary Hamilton and Cozette McClain. Mrs. McClain was highly esteemed by her neighbors and will be missed.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Jan 22, 1930 p 10
Waveland, July 21-- Mrs. Mary Ann McCLAIN, 90, one of the oldest and most beloved residents of Green Twp, expired at her home 5 miles south of here at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon. Infirmities of old age caused death. The dead woman was born Jan 2, 1840 in Shelby Co, Ky, the daughter Lemuel and Oilah McClain. On July 4, 1861 she was married to a man by the same name, Jesse McClain, who preceded her in death. She was quite active in social circles about Waveland almost until her death, despite her age and the illness that overtook her last May. She was a member of the Christian Church here. Surviving are one son, JB McClain of Waveland, two daughters, Rena and Nora McClain, both living at home and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at mt. Moriah Church, south of Waveland with Rev. CI Airhart of Crawfordsville officiating. Interment will be at mt. Moriah Cemetery. - kbz