BIOGRAPHY: R. H. McCLINTIC & Brother, Mifflin County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by P. S. Barr Copyright. All rights reserved. http://files.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/mifflin/ _______________________________________________ The Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley, Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry, Pennsylvania. Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, Volume I, page 445. R. H. MCCLINTIC & BROTHER, Lewistown, Mifflin county, Pa., are sons of Robert H. and Isabella (Kirk) McClintic, and succeeded their father as furniture dealers and funeral directors. The elder Robert H. McClintic was born near Lewistown, educated to a rather limited extent in the common schools, and began in early life to prepare for business. He served an apprenticeship at each branch of his business, cabinet-making and upholstery. In 1834, he engaged in business on his own account, near the site of the present commodious warerooms and store on West Market street, where his sons now carry on the flourishing trade, of which he so diligently and substantially laid the foundation. In all his transactions he was strictly conscientious, and this quality, combined with his known skill and ability, ensured his success; this was his most valuable capital and stock in trade. He was elected in 1849, on the Democratic ticket, to the office of county treasurer, and served efficiently and honorably for three years. Mr. McClintic was first married to Elizabeth A. Montgomery, by whom he had five children. She died August 2, 1847, aged thirty years, ten months and five days. Robert H. McClintic was again married, to Isabella Kirk. The children of this marriage are: Thomas Kerr; Robert H.; Kirk H., married Margaret Loudenslager; George Kerr; Elizabeth Kerr; Ettie W., died aged two years; Maggie, died October 29, 1883, aged twenty years, two months and thirteen days; Howard H., born April 9, 1867; and William S., died in the autumn of 1871. The father died September 1, 1871, aged sixty years, seven months and eight days. Two of his sons by the first marriage were: John M., died January 23, 1843; and Charles B., died August 8, 1847. Robert H. and George Kerr McClintic, their father's successors in business, appear, to judge by the liberal share of patronage which they enjoy, both from Lewistown and from the surrounding country, to be proving themselves worthy and capable to take his place. They are diligent in business, and keep their stock and their workmanship up to the latest and most improved standards. George Kerr McClintic married Effie, daughter of William and Ellen Foy, who died August 10, 1883. She was an excellent lady, a consistent Christian and very faithful and affectionate to her family and friends. Howard H. McClintic married Margaret McCulloch, of Harrisburg, Pa., May 26, 1896; they reside at Pittsburg, Pa. Howard H. graduated from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., in 1887; he is at present general manager for the Sheffler Bridge Company, Pittsburg, Pa., and is also a civil engineer.