Biographical Sketch of C. J. McClellan, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** C. J. McClellan, carpenter and builder, was born August 3, 1858, in Mercer County, Missouri, and when young, the family removed to Fair- field, Iowa, where his father J. C., engaged in merchandising and hotel keeping. They subsequently returned to Missouri, locating where J. C. McClellan still resides. Our subject learned his trade principally in Iowa. In the spring of 1879, he came to St. Joseph, and has since been actively engaged in his business. As a mechanic he will compare favorably with many of the older workmen. On February 24, 1881, Miss Luella Chapman, an estimable lady of St. Joseph, be- came his wife. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================