Biographical Sketch of William F. McClure, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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William F. McClure, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Aullville, is a native
of Fountain county, Indiana, born November 24, 1847.  When quite young, 
he went with his parents to Mercer county, Illinois, where he was raised
and educated, attending the Cameron and other high schools of that 
county.  In 1866, he came to Lafayette county with his parents, who 
settled on the place familiarly known as the "Anderson Warren farm,"
where he lived until the spring of 1881.  In 1868, he was united in
marriage to Miss Wilborn, a native of Indiana, and daughter of James
Wilborn.  By this union they have six children, viz.: Fred W., James S.,
Mary E., Belle, Eliza and Jessie.  In the spring of 1881, he purchased 
the farm upon which he now resides, consisting of 240 acres of fine farm-
ing land, well adapted to stock raising; situated a short distance south-
east of Aullville.  Has 1000 acres of well set grass land and plenty of
good water; also a fine orchard and vineyard containing many varieties of
fruit.  He is a member of the O. S. Presbyterian church, and stands in
high repute among his acquaintances.  Has served one term as school dir-
ector of his district, and is quite active in promoting popular education.

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