Jesse K. McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1835 Christening: Death: Jan 13, 1843 Burial: in Crawford Cemetery, Alexandria, Grafton Co. NH Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Jonathan McClary Mother: Mahala BrockJohn McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: May 1, 1826 Christening: Death: Apr 14, 1890 Burial: Cochrane Sleeper Cemetery, Compton, Quebec, Canada Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Andrew McClary Mother: Caroline Wallace
Spouses and Children
1. *Jane A. Wallace Marriage:John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Sanbornton, NH Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: William McClary Mother: Jemima Moulton
Notes
General:
Twin to Elizabeth
Honorable John McClary
Sex: MAKA: Colonel Jonathan
Individual Information
Birth: Apr 24, 1785 - Epsom, NH Christening: Death: Dec 13, 1821 - Epsom, NH Burial: in McClary-Epsom, NH Center Cemetery, Epsom, NH Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: General Michael McClary Mother: Sarah Dearborn
Notes
General:
Buried with parents Michael and Sarah in McClary Cemetery, Epsom, NH. Died age 37 by a falling building. Epsom, NH Church Records give the date of death as Dec. 13, 1821
John, was of great personal beauty and accomplishments. He was representative in the Legislature and in 1819-1820 he was a member of the N.H. Senate (as his father and grandfather had been before him). He was a very popular young man and was for a time a clerk in the War Department at Washington. When his father was U.S. Marshall he assisted in taking the Census. He was town clerk of Epsom in 1820, 1821.
Like his grandfather he was often called the 'Honorable' John McClary. He was killed by falling timbers of a frame building at a raising in Epsom, Dec. 15, 1821. He was but thirty-six years of age. I am still hoping to learn what has happened to an oil portrait of him painted by Thomas Cole of Voyage of Life fame, which was at one time in possession of his nephew Michael McClary Steele.
Portsmouth Journal 12-22-1821 JOHN McCLARY Esq. - In Epsom, John McClary Esq. aged 37, son of Michael McClary, Marshal of this District. The deceased was killed, almost instantly, by the fall of a piece of timber from the frame of a shed under which he was standing. From his earliest youth he possessed in a remarkable degree the affection of his friends, and the confidence of his fellow-citizens. He was repeatedly elected a representative from his native town in the Legislature of this State, and two years ago he was chosen a Senator, by the fourth district. The kindness of his manners, the frankness of his temper, and the uprighness of his conduct will not soon be effaced from the memory of those who knew him.
[Communication] NH Patriot 12-24-1824
In the last Patriot there was a brief notice of the character and sudden death of the Hon. JOHN M'CLARY, of Epsom, by the fall of the frame of a building he was asisting his neighbots to raise.* His funeral was assighned for the succeeding Monday. At about two, P.M., the long and meloncholy procession entered the Meeting House, alread thronged and surrounded by a vast concourse, which the amiable and respectable character of the deceased, and grief for his untimely fate, had brought from his native place, and the adjoining and more distant towns, to pay their last tribute to his remains. The introductory prayer, and an excellent and well adapted discourse were delivered by the Rev. MR. CURTIS, from Matthew xxiv.44. Therefor be ye also ready; for in such an hour as you think nt the Son of Man cometh. Rev. MR. BLAKE of Concord made the concluding prayer, which was very impressive.- Solemn and appropriate musick gave a mournful variety to the exercises on this occasion; and indedd one more distressing has seldom been presented. \endash The sad and tearful countenances of assembled thousands-the one so beloved and cherished lying a corpse before them; his countenance still unchanged, and beautiful even in death: - the father bearing with all the fortitude of which humanity is capable one of the greatest afflictions humanity can suffer, and bending over the coffin to take the last look of a son dearer to him then life-a son who had been struck before his eyes, in a moment, from existence; the bereaved sisters-but the subject is too agonizing to go into further detail: - Suffice to say, that the whole exhibited one of the most affecting scenes that has ever been witnessed, and evinced in the heart-rending sorrow, the sympathies, and, we trust, the moral improvement of all present, how much better indeed it is to go to the house of mourning, than the house of feasting. And however grieved must be every friend of the deceased at the severity of this dispensation, the moralist cannot but regard such calamities as dispensed by an allwise and benignant Providence to teach us the unstability of all earthly eniovments.
The death of those of little use to the world or themselves, makes but a faint impression on the mind' for their departure is not felt, and scarcely known. So it is with the aged, however brilliant may have been their career in life; for their decay is natural and expected. But when one, as in the present instance, in whose praise no tongue is mute, whose public life had been so honorable, and his private so blameless-the solace of the declining years of his parents, and the pride and delight of his family and friends, is suddenly cut off in the morning of his days, it presents an instance of domestic affliction and a lesson on the frailty of all sublinary hopes, that must awaken the most thoughtless to serious and salutary reflection.- Thus in death, as in life, he was still eminently useful.- For all who attended his funeral obsequies must have departed with hearts subdued to better principles & softened to better feelings, & from the greatness and suddenness of this loss, be more conscious how fleeting and evanescent are wordly honor and wordly happiness, and how necessary it is to keep always in mind the sacred lesson that forever tells-
"In splendid characters of truth unfurl'd'
There is another, an a better world."
·Mr. McClary was killed on Thursday the 13th , instead of Friday the 14th Dec. as announced in the last Patriot.
·The afflicted mother, from excess of grief, since his heath, had been confined to her chamber.
PREACHED AT EPSOM, NEW HAMPSHIRE,
DECEMBER 17, 1821 AT THE FUNERAL OF THE
Hon. John McClary
WHO DIED DEC. 13, 1821 AT THE AGE OF THIRTY-SIX YEARS
BY JONATHAN CURTIS, A.M.. PASTOR OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN EPSOM
PREFACE
It is presumed, that but few at the present time, who may read this discourse, will need to be informed of the circumstances of the death, which occasioned it. For the information of any, who may not know the circumstances, it may be well briefly to state - that he, whose death is here mentioned, was engaged with others in assisting a neighbor in the raising of a small frame. A considerable fall of snow during the afternoon, which, towards evening increased to a violent storm, doubtless very much tended to increase the danger of the undertaking. After the two broadsides had been raised, and the beams were about being placed, the whole fell, and produced the instant death, which occasioned this discourse.
SERMON.
Matthew xxiv.44.
"THEREFORE BE YE ALSO READY; FOR IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT, THE SON OF MAN COMETH."
Not a higher, nobler object can be gained by immortal man, than a preparedness to meet the scenes, which are to open before him. From the time, when we first enter the threshold of life, till we find ourselves beholding the realities of an immeasurable eternity, more and more momentous are the scenes, which open before us. Though, in the world, we may find many blessings; still, on the whole, we are taught rather to expect tribulation from it. Sometimes we hear the Almighty speaking to us, and warning us to prepare to meet him as it were from behind the hills, which conceal his insupportable glory from our view, and in accents mild and tender as a father. At other times, his warning voice seems breaking over our heads in sounds as overwhelming, as if "seven thunders uttered their voices." One day the prospect before us may be a most pleasant one; but when the next day shows us the scene, that was behind it, our eyes grow dim at the sight; our grief is unutterable; our hearts fail within us. Afflictions in the present world, a dying hour, and a judgment scene, all must experience. If so, how important must be a readiness, a preparation to meet such scenes?
Our blessed Lord in the context had been speaking to his disciples upon the trying, momentous scenes, which were before them. The beautiful, wealthy, but wicked city of Jerusalem must be destroyed. The destruction would come suddenly. It would resemble the coming of Christ at the last day for judgment. "As the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." Christ would not only admonish his hearers to be ready to flee from the destruction, which should come upon Jerusalem; but he seems also by his language desirous of directing their minds to a contemplation of his coming for judgment, and of his coming at death; for, as that would fix their character and state, it would be the same in its results, as if he then came for judgment. As a man would watch against the nightly depredations of a thief, so would he have all to be in readiness to meet his messenger death, who would often come at the most unexpected hour. "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh."
I shall endeavor,
I. To show what constitutes a readiness, or preparation for death; and
II. That we are urged to such a readiness from the consideration, that our Lord may come at such an hour as we think not.
We inquire,
I. What constitutes a readiness, or preparation for death.
I know there are those, who think all are ready, or in a state of preparation for death; who suppose, that all are happy, when they die. But do such regard the plain import of God's Word? That sacred Volume certainly teaches a sentiment directly the opposite of this. That teaches through the whole train of it that mankind are not naturally in a state of preparation for heaven; and therefore surely not in a state of readiness for death in the sense intended in the text. That teaches, that preparation such, as is therein plainly described, must be made in this life, or else 'where Christ has gone, thither we cannot come;* we shall not see life; but the wrath of God must abide upon us.' To say, that all are prepared for death and judgment, is to make a solemn farce of our Lord's description of the great separating day in the 25th of Matthew, when the righteous and wicked shall enter their different worlds. Such a course is virtually to renounce the Bible. And who is he, who can calmly and deliberately renounce the Bible? or, which is the same thing, set up his own perverted reason in opposition to it? Let it be remembered, that, if we discard the scriptures as our guide, we have no guide. Yes, we are on a dark, boisterous ocean, and have no guide; and is such a state desirable? But, if we profess to receive the Scriptures as our guide, we certainly ought to be directed both in our belief and practice by their plain instructions. If we would be directed in this great and important concern of preparation for death by the scriptures; we shall find them teaching us, that a great change must be previously effected in any and every heart. If you ask where such a change in the disposition of the heart is required, I would direct you to the words of our Lord in the 3d chapter of John. "Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man, (not man in distinction form woman or child, but man for the whole species;) except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Christ explained this birth to be a spiritual change. It is being born of the spirit. The spirit of God is described as the great Agent in the change in disposing the creature voluntarily and cheerfully to take off his supreme love from the world, where it is naturally placed, and fix it on God, with this supreme love to God will always be connected a true repentance for sin, and a firm, operative faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; a faith which produces a Christian life. For "faith," we are expressly told,** "without works is dead." It is good for nothing.
This readiness spoken of in the text seems to imply, that we should aim at a deep and lively exercise of Christian feeling; that we should contemplate death not merely as certainly before us, but that we should strive to make ourselves familiar with it; that we should feel ourselves to be truly "strangers and pilgrims on the earth;" that we should feel so strong a love for our God and Savior and for heavenly and divine things, that death may be rather a welcome messenger than otherwise. He, who would always be ready for his departure, will not only see to it, that his soul rests on Christ by faith, and is kept habitually in a heavenly frame; but he will aim as much as possible to view himself a pilgrim on the earth, and will consequently strive so to manage and arrange his temporal concerns, that, if he shall be suddenly called away, no one shall experience injustice, or be made a sufferer by his departure. But, though some Christians may be in a state of more perfect readiness to depart than others; yet all are truly ready, that is, their great interest for eternity is secured, who have chosen Christ for the everlasting portion of their souls.
II. We are urged to be in such readiness from the consideration, that our Lord may come at such an hour as we think not.
This is the very reason given in the text, why we should be in readiness to meet our Lord, when he comes to call for us, viz. 'because in such an hour as we think, not, the Son of man cometh.' In the context also the sudden, unexpected time of our Lord's coming to call for us is described by the nightly approach of a thief; "But know this, that if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up." If the householder knew the particular hour of the thief's approach, he might with more propriety neglect to watch and prepare to resist him till the time of his coming. But, as he knew not the time, the only way to be safe was to watch all night. So in reference to our Lord's coming to call us away by death; the only way to meet him safely and happily is to be always ready.
The sudden and unexpected time of our Lord's coming to call for us is taught by the parable of the ten virgins.*** At midnight, the most unexpected season, the cry was made "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out and meet him." They that were ready, you know, could go in with him to the marriage; but against the unprepared "the door was shut." Vain was their cry, "Lord, Lord, open to us." "Watch therefore," says our Lord, "for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh." James says, "Ye know not what shall be on the morrow: for what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." But need I multiply Scripture testimony to prove to you, that death is liable to come upon us at an unexpected hour?
I appeal to the testimony of what your own eyes have seen; to the suddenly expiring groans, which your own ears have heard; and to the grief, which your own hearts have felt, when beloved friends have suddenly bid you adieu. Have bid you adieu? O no. Often they have not even time for that. While engaged with us in the busy cares of life, they seem to hear the sudden cry, "The bridegroom cometh!" and in a moment they pass away from us.
To prove to your plainest senses, that death may come at an unexpected hour, I appeal to what this day represents to you. -- Why this assembly here today? The solemn shroud before you tells the cause. -- "And may it not be, that some one lies slumbering there, who was borne down by the infirmities and decay of three score years and ten?" It is not the case. He, that lies there in the sleep of death, had been but thiry-six. It is M'Clary, M'Clary the younger. It is the strength and vigor of manhood, that lies there. "And can it be," you ask, "that this is his funeral? that he is dead?" Look and see for yourselves. "But the countenance," you say "is the same as ever." Ah true; but your hand will tell you the spirit is not there. The lately animated clay is now cold. He no longer accosts you in the language of friendship. The lips are sealed in death. Had any one the last week told him or you, that that was his last week, who could have believed him? No one indeed could have told this without a sight at the book of God's decrees. Last Thursday, he was in perfect health; and, last Thursday, he was such as you now see him. One moment, he was in perfect health, and, the next, he was such as you now see him. Is anything more necessary, my hearers, to show you, that "in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh?"
Now let reason say whether the consideration, that our Lord may call for us unexpectedly, should not excite us to be immediately and always ready. Were you about to take a voyage to some distant country, and knew, that the ship might sail away at any hour, what would be your conduct? Why you would say, "I must be immediately and constantly ready." Suppose the wretched murderer,**** now awaiting the execution of his sentence at Amherst, had been condemned, but informed of no particular time for his execution;--the officer might call him to the gallows at any hour; and what would be your advice to him? You would say to him, "Be in immediate readiness to meet your God; for you know not but that the next hour may be your last. Flee for your life, your immortal life; flee for your soul's sake to the only Savior of sinners. At the footstool of mercy humbly and earnestly seek for the pardon of your sins. Bring your guilty soul to the fountain of a Savior's blood, that it may there be cleansed and purified. This immediately prepare to meet your God, for you know not the time, when he cometh."--Now is not such exactly the condition of all mankind? For sin all must die a temporal death; and we know not the time when. But the future consequences of sin may be avoided by embracing the provisions of the gospel; by faith in the atonement of Christ. But these must be embraced before the hour of death; for then 'as the tree falleth, so it lieth.'***** Then 'he, that is filthy, will be filthy still; and the righteous, righteous still.' What more powerful reason can be given, why we should be ready for the coming of our Lord, than because we know not the time when?
Though my business is not so much with the dead as with the living; still there were traits of character in him, who is gone, which may well be recalled and imitated by the living--As a son and brother, he was dutiful, kind, and affectionate;--as a friend and acquaintance, (and he formed acquaintances probably in almost every state in the union.) he was courteous, affable, and unassuming.--I may undoubtly affirm, that he was one, who much regarded what proceeded from his lips. He was one, who held a sacred regard to truth in all his conversation. I never knew that he abused the use of speech, as many do, in profane language.--Though, for one of his years, he had been much engaged in public business; yet he was very far from wishing to climb to honorable stations, as many do, over the defamed characters of the more deserving than themselves. Modest and unassuming himself, he appeared to be willing, that all should possess that respect, which properly belongs to them; which talents and worth deserve. Slander and detraction were entirely foreign from his feelings. Amidst all the contentions, which exist in society, (and he witnessed too many of them.) I never heard that John M'Clary ever said anything to the disadvantage of any one. "Yes," lately observed a judicious man to me, "though I have heard slander and abuse carried to the highest pitch in his presence; yet I never heard a word of the kind from him; but it appeared to affect him disagreeably." I have no doubt, that discord and contention were very abhorrent to his feelings. He was benevolent and pitiful to the poor and afflicted. He could sympathize in the sufferings of others.--These agreeable traits of his character may well be remembered and imitated. But neither friendship, nor wealth, nor honors, nor firm health, could preserve him from the arrest of death, a sudden death; for God gave the summons, which must be obeyed. It becomes me not to dwell upon the dead. He has gone; he has done with the world; a wise, holy, and sovereign God called him away; and in the hands of God let us leave him, while we, who survive, endeavor to receive profit from his sudden, distressing removal.
We may well conceive that the trial of the parents and family, of which the deceased was so lately a member, must be very great. To lose a son in the vigor of manhood, an only son, to whom the parents were looking for aid and comfort in their declining years, when they wish to be retiring from the business and cares of the world, must be no ordinary trial. How unexpected is the scene, afflicted parents, which God's providence had now opened before you! Your calculations had doubtless been, that this your son would continue more and more to relieve you from the care and perplexity of business, as your advancing age should bring infirmities and decrepitude upon you; --that he should attend your calls around your bed, and shorten the wearisome hours of your last sickness; and finally attend a parent's remains to the grave. But how changed the scene! How liable to disappointment are all human calculations! The parents yet live; and the son is gone. The feeble stock remains still to bleed, where an important limb has been cut off.
The children had also certainly expected that their brother would attend them long in life to rejoice in their joys, and sympathize in their sorrows. But he has been suddenly taken, and you are left. How far above, and different from, our ways are the ways of the Almighty! He does show, that our calculations are in vain, unless they agree with his. God has shown you, my friend, and he does show us all, that he is a holy sovereign. He will do what he will with his own. God has done no wrong, though he has called you to a great trial. I can well conceive, that the burden of grief for all the bereaved family and friends must be very great. But, my friends, there is solid comfort, which may be felt in the midst of grief. There is support and consolation for parents in their old age, better than the kindest son could ever give. O, afflicted parents, let that support and consolation be sought by you. It is not beneath the angels of light to hover around the throne of their Father God, and from him receive their highest satisfaction. How suitable then for his humbler, less deserving children on the earth to hover around their Father's throne, and to seek protection and comfort thence, when the billows of trouble roar around them?
Let the children, in their affliction, remember that the Friend, that is nearer than a brother; that can console them, when a brother's counsel and friendship fail. Bereaved friends, all of you, be instructed by this event to look far away from this world for durable peace and happiness. Another such event your family may probably never witness. A warning so loud and solemn as this you will probably never again will hear. O shall not, must not this be improved your saying, your everlasting benefit? If this event does not lead your minds to another and a better world, to a readiness to meet your Lord at his coming; pray what can you expect will? What effect this event will finally produce upon you, I know not; but the all-wise Jehovah knows, and eternity will show. My earnest desire is, that you may find a blessing connected with this trying dispensation; and that you may have abundant reason to say hereafter with the holy man, "It is good for me, that I have been afflicted." ****** To a merciful God, afflicted friends, I commend you, and in his hands I leave you.
As I am admonished by this sudden death, that I may never have another opportunity, --you or I may be in eternity before it arrives; I must address a few words to those, who were engaged with the deceased in the undertaking of that fatal, solemn afternoon; an afternoon, when even the storm itself could almost howl in sounds of woe. --When one in battle sees his fellow fall by his side, while his own life is spared, the providence is very impressive and solemn. But there you thought of no great danger. Where, O where can you then be, my friends, where you are out of danger? Was he singled out, because the greatest sinner there? It is not for me to answer. But hear what our Savior says in a similar case. "Those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."******** You may not die by a sudden death. You may live a life of worldly pleasure, and gradually sink into the grave; but expect you repent, you must perish hereafter. You have seen one taken in a moment from your side; and you are left. And why he taken and you left? God only knows. It may be, that some of you may be excited by this solemn event to a preparation to meet your God. I say some of you; will not, must not all of you be thus prepared? A most solemn scene, my fellow travelers for eternity, has been before you. I do not expect that those, who were there, will easily forget it; but my great desire is, that they might profit from it. My friends, if you do not profit from this, can you hardly expect to profit from any thing? Would one from the dead persuade you to repentance? Could those sealed lips be once more opened, would they not preach repentance to you? Would not the language be, "Prepare, friends, to meet your God? Be ready, for you know not when the son of man cometh?"
It is hoped that all this people, and all acquainted with the deceased, will see from this event what life is; what the world is; may make it their great concern to see what true religion is, and to be possessed of it, --not merely twenty years hence, but now.
This sudden and solemn event should be improved by all present this day. I am reminded by it, that I may never have, and probably shall not have, another opportunity of warning all present, till the Son of man shall come not only at death, but for judgment. As though it were the last time, let me then, brethren, warn each and all of you "to flee from the wrath to come." This very expression of Scripture shows, that there is wrath to be fled from; and that it will certainly come upon those to the uttermost, who do not timely flee to Christ, the only refuge, the only hiding place from the storm and the tempest. Flee this day to the city of refuge. Flee this day from a land of famine, a land of distress and dangers, as did the humble prodigal, to your heavenly Father's arms, that there you may be safe. Flee, I say, this day, for tomorrow may be eternity to you. Flee, this day, for you may never hear the warning again.
* John vii.34, and iii.36
** Ja. ii.20
***Matthew xxv, Ja iv.14
****Daniel D. Farmer.
*****Eccl. xi.3. Rev. xxii. 11.
****** Ps. cxix. 71.
********Luke xiii. 4 and 5
Printed by Hill and Moore 1821, Concord, NH
From Columbian Sentinel Newspaper 12-19-1821 under deaths:
In Epsom, N.H., Hon. John McClary, aged 37, son of General Michel McC, His decease was caused by the falling of the frame of a shed which he was raising.
John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1719 - Ireland Christening: Death: Jun 16, 1801 - Epsom, NH Burial: in McClary-Epsom, NH Center Cemetery, Epsom, NH Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Andrew McClary Mother: Agnes
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Harvey Marriage: Jan 27, 1746 Children: 1. Agnes McClary 2. Mary McClary 3. Elizabeth McClary 4. General Michael McClary 5. John McClary 6. Andrew McClary
Notes
General:
Died at age 82, Buried McClary Cemetery, Epsom, NH., born about 1719.
History of Deerfield by Cogswell, p. 437, gives his birth as January 1, 1720,
MCCLARY, CAPT. JOHN, 1719-1801. Epsom, NH, N. H. In Capt. Joseph Thomas' Co. of Scouts, relief of Epsom, NH, 1747; under orders from Gov. Benning Wentworth. Capt. N. H. Prov. Militia.
Only two children mentioned in the will of 1792
NH Gazette 7-6-1759
TAKEN up at Epsom about the 23d of June last, a large red roan HORSE with a Star in his Forehead, a little lame in his off Fore Foot: Supposed to be the same advertised by Andrew Aramour in this Paper of June 8th and 15th. Whoever can prove his Property in said Horse, may have him again, paying the Charge of this Advertisement, and other Charges for taking him up. Inquire of Mr. John McCleary of Epsom.
NH Gazette 6-30-1801 JOHN McCLARY
"Died at Epsom, the 16th inst. the Honourable JOHN M'CLARY, in the 82nd year of his age \endash This family early distinguished themselves among the "Sons of Liberty" in New Hampshire, and took a very active and conspicuous part in the American Revolution, both in the Field and in the Cabinet. The daring spirit and martial enterprise of Major M'Clary ( a brother of the deceased) was early displayed in the Field; he roused the hardy Yeoman of New Hampshire, and led them to the speedy assistance of their brethren of Massachustetts; - and in the memorable battle of Bunker's Hill, in an exhibition of the most heroic ardour, was slain. \endash The late deceased was equally serviceable to his Country in the Cabinet. He was, upon the commencement of the war, appointed one of the Executive of the State, then known by the name of "The Committee of Safety," and continued so to act during the most trying period of the revolution. Possessed of firmness and decision, properly tempered with prudence and discretion, and sustaining an unimpeachable character which gave him the confidence of the people, he was of essential service to the State. \endash He was a dispassionate Whig of '75, and a consistent Federalist of'98. Having for many years retired from public life to domestic enjoyment, he is now removed to that world where the faithful and true shall have their reward."
WILL of John McClary 1792
In the name of God, Amen, I John McClary of Epsom in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, Esquire, being in health of Body and sound mind yet not knowing now how soon I may die, do make this my last Will and Testament recommending my Soul to God the Father of Spirits hoping for his gracious acceptance thereof through the merits of my Savior Jesus Christ, and my Body to a decent interment at the discretion of my Executor in hopes of a glorious Resurrection to eternal life \endash my worldly Estate I dispose off in the following manner, Viz:
I will that my just debts and funeral charges be paid as soon as may be after my decease by my Executor herein after named.
I give, devise and bequeath to my loving wife the income of one half of the hundred acres of land I live on, my part of the Grist Mill, with the Privilege of one half of my dwelling house, cellar and barn during her natural life and I likewise give her for her own disposal, all my household goods and furniture and my stock of Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and swine and all my provisions of corn, grain, beef, pork &c.
I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary Page (over what I have already given to her) Ninety pound lawful money to be paid by my Executor within five years after my decease.
And the rest and residue of my Estate real and personal not already disposed of after my just debts, funeral charges and legacies are paid, I give, devise and bequeath to my son Michael McClary Esq., his heirs and assigns forever; and do constitute and appoint my son Michael, Executor to this my last Will and Testament \endash and I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made, and ratify and confirm this to be my last Will & Testament; In witness whereof I so hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two.
John McClary
Signed, sealed and declared by the said John McClary to be his last Will and Testament in presence of us, who subscribe our names as witnesses in his presence and in presence of each other \endash
Elipht Giddings
George Giddings
Nathaniel Giddings
Josiah Gilman Junr.
Newburyport Herald 7-7-1801 JOHN McCLARY
At Epsom, (N.H.) The Hon. John McClary, aged 82. A Whig in '75 and a Federalist in '98.
John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Jan 6, 1784 - Epsom, NH Christening: Death: Jun 24, 1784 - Epsom, NH Burial: in McClary-Epsom, NH Center Cemetery, Epsom, NH Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: General Michael McClary Mother: Sarah Dearborn
Notes
General:
Died age 5 1/2 months. Buried with grandparents John and Elizabeth in McClary Cemetery, Epsom, NH
John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Sep 4, 1767 - Epsom, NH Christening: Sep 6, 1767 - Epsom, NH Death: Nov 1807 - Fort Adams Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :Events
• Baptism: by Rev. John Tuck in Epsom, NH, Sep 6, 1767.
Parents
Father: Major Andrew McClary Mother: Elizabeth McCrillis
Spouses and Children
1. *Abigail Pearson Marriage: Aug 14, 1791 - Epsom, NH Children: 1. Charles S. McClary
Notes
General:
From the Newspaper, The Repertory, 2-2-1808
Died - At Fort Adams, John M'Cary of the U.S. Army, AEt 40, formerly of Epsom, NH
From the NH Gazette 1-26-1808 Deaths: At Fort Adams in November Capt John McClary of the first Regiment Infantry in the Army of the U.S. aged 40 years, formerly of Epsom, NH, and son of the late Maj McClary who fell in the Battle of Bunkers Hill
John died at Fort Adams which was in the Mississippi Territory, at Natchez. He had been commandant at Fort St. Stephens in 1799 in the Mississippi Territory where he witnessed a deed from the Choctaws to my ancestor John McGrew.
John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Oct 21, 1754 Christening: Death: Nov 26, 1777 - Albany, NY Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: John McClary Mother: Elizabeth Harvey
Notes
General:
Lt., Capt. Sia's Co. Dec. 5, 1776. Served 3 months and 11 days, walked 600 miles. Died of a wound at Albany
John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1825 - Londonderry, NH Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Thomas McClary Mother: Ella
Spouses and Children
1. *Judith R. McCoy Marriage: Feb 19, 1863 - Manchester, NH
Notes
Marriage Notes (Judith R. McCoy)
NHVR marriages give ages as 38 and 36. Parents Thomas and Ella McClary-Israiel and Martha McCoy.
John McClary
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Nov 28, 1816 Christening: Death: Jul 26, 1902 Burial: in Cassville Cemetery, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Charles S. McClary Mother: Betsey Cass
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Marcella Bangs 54 Marriage: 2. Julia Ann Bangs Marriage: Children: 1. Mary M. McClary 2. Arthur N. McClary 3. Lucius B. McClary
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