McClaren

Biography of Judge Joel G. McClaren

JUDGE JOEL G. MCCLAREN, presiding judge of Ripley County, Missouri, is a man of superior mental endowments, whose reputation is not merely local but extends over a wide stretch of country. Like other citizens of the county he came originally from Tennessee, a State that has contributed so much of population and intelligence to his adopted State, and for the most part since about 1869 has been a resident of this county. His birth occurred in Hickman County May 14, 1847, and there he received his scholastic training. In the month of November, 1863, he enlisted in Company G, Tenth … Read more

McClaren, Kenneth – Obituary

All Wallowa was shocked last Thursday when word went out that little Kenneth McClaren had been shot. He and Tom Baker were playing in the Baker home and found a 22-rifle and Tom was showing Kenneth how the gun worked and some way the gun was discharged and shot Kenneth in the chest the bullet severing both arteries leading from the heart and death resulted almost instantly. Dr. Gregory hasted to the scene but death had preceded him. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the home conducted by Rev. Powell of the Episcopal Church. The hearts of the people … Read more

McClaren, C. M. – Obituary

C. M. McClaren Passes (From the Haines Record) It was learned yesterday that C.M. McClaren, formerly of Haines died at Boise, Sunday. Mr. McClaren was 80 years of age and is survived by a wife and a son, Frank. North Powder News – Oregon Trail Weekly Friday May 1 1931 Transcribed by Charlotte Carper