Hiram was born ca 1805 in Georgia, (tombstone & 1860 census) the son of John and Elizabeth McClung. Hiram is first mentioned in Georgia Records in the Land Lotteries as an orphan along with Sewell and Drucilla. It is not known that they won in this lottery but they were listed as drawers. Probably Elizabeth knew that orphans were allowed a draw. From the 1820 census of Georgia, it appears that Hiram remained in the home with Elizabeth and was enumerated with John Jr. the head of household in Hall County. Hall had a strip of land that was cut from Jackson County when it was formed. By 1830 Hiram is listed as a head of house in Henry County.

His first wife is unknown. (It is possible that he was first married to Margaret Jones in Carroll county, Georgia 14 Nov 1824 as Reuben H. McClung.) The first wife was born ca 1805 and probably died in 1830s. He married 2nd to Alcey Nix who was born 1823 in Georgia. He was probably married to Alcey in Georgia as their eldest son was born in Georgia. They named a son Jeremiah which is not a McClung name. However, a Jeremiah Nix had a daugther, Alice. See: NIX Family

In 1827 Hiram, Jonas and Reuben were in Gwinnett County where they drew in the land lottery for Muscogee Co., Dist. 16 and Section 12. It is not likely that he won this drawing as he drew again five years later. In 1830 he was enumerated in the census in Henry County which is just south of Gwinnett County where Sewell lived. We checked the deed index for Henry County and Hiram was not listed.

In 1832 Hiram won land in the Gold Lottery that created Cherokee County. He was a winner of lot #960 in Dist. 21, Section 2. We have found no record for how he disposed of this land. Cherokee may have been divided by the time he sold. We have not found Hiram in the 1840 or 50 censuses of Georgia. Often the McClung name is mutilated in the enumeration or in the transcripition and indexing. A more thorough search needs to be done, especially in Henry County.

Hiram's family moved to Randolph County, Alabama ca 1853. In 1860 we find them at Rockdale, Randolph Co. (p.420). It is interesting that Alcey gave her profession as a weaver. In 1880 Hiram and Alcey were living in Rockdale township of Randolph Co.,AL.

Some marriages in Carroll County may belong to Hiram's first family:

Mary who md William McElroy 1847
Rhoda Ann md Mathy Roberts 1850
Alphus md Nancy J. E. Little 16 Nov 1853

An article was written about Hiram's family. We cannot vouch for its total veracity but it is interesting. Submitted by Kathy Hayes.

Possibly the first child of Hiram Reuben and his first wife was born 1820-25 in GA. She married William McElroy 2 Feb 1847 in Carroll Co., GA. When the family moved to Randolph County, AL, she and her husband moved also. They are enumerated there in the 1860 census with six children. They are all recorded as born in AL but the more likely scenario was that the enumerator forgot to ask the place of birth and filled them in later with AL. Most of this family moved in 1853.

Their children were: Adaline b. 1848; Mize b. 1850; James b. 1852; Hiram b. 1853; Jackson b. 1854; Eliza McElroy b. ca 1859. Polly was listed as a weaver by trade.

Possibly the first son of Hiram (and his first wife) McClung was born 7 June 1824/5 in Georgia. (See 1830 c Talbot Co., GA). (Note: in the 1880 census, he and his wife report they were both born in GA and both their parents born in GA. Maryann Genzel, researcher.

William E. married 23 Dec 1849 in Carroll Co., GA. to Malinda Hatley (b. 17 Feb 1827; d. 7 Aug 1884). She was a sister to L. Jane Hatley who md Wm. E's younger brother, Samuel H. McClung. His first two sons were born in Randolph Co. AL.

In 1850 William is enumerated in the Carroll County Census. His age is given incorrectly as 36 instead of 26 as subsequent censuses bear out. His brother and 3 or 4 sisters are living with him. Oddly, Malinda is not enumerated with them. Mary b. 1832, Samuel b. 1833, Betsy b. 1835, Rebecca b. 1836 and Mahala b. 1837 are in this household.

William E. was in the Randolph Co. Al. 1860 census and he is listed as Elias 35 yrs., with wife Malinda 35, son John H. 8, son J.H. 7; Nancy A. 4, Mary A. 3, and Wm M 1. There is also a separate listing for Samuel and one for Hiram age 55, wife Alcey 37, Elizabeth 24 (listed as an idiot), Mahala 17, Hiram J. 15, Jese 11, Malinda 3 and Reuben 8/12. It appears that William E. and Samuel moved to Randolph County with Hiram Sr.

We have a record of Elias McClung, Pvt in Co. G, 22nd. Regt., Alabama Inf. He was a prisoner of war, captured under command of Maj. Gen. Thomas, Comds. Dept. Cumberland on 25 Nov 1863 at Missionary Ridge. He was forwarded to Capt. S. E. Jones, Provost Marshall at Louisville, KY 5 Dec 1863. He was transferred for exchange on 2 Mar 1865.

We have not yet found his enumeration in the 1870 census.

About 1872, he and his brother, Samuel H. McClung left Alabama and moved to the Weldon settlement in Louisiana, travelling by river raft and wagon train. The first house they lived in was a big log house and he still lived there when he died 25 July 1897.

W.E. McClung is found in the Claiborne Co. LA 1880 c. (p. 231A) with wife Malinda and five of their children. He stated that he was 54 years old and born in GA. That would have been 1826. According to the births of his children, they were in Georgia until ca 1858. By 1859 they were in Alabama with three children. They have children being born in 1863 and 1864 in AL when Elias was a prisoner of war in Kentucky. This might indicate that the civil war service was that of the Elias named in the will of Jonas.

In 1896 William Elias had given 2 1/2 acres of land to the Concord Church for a cemetery and the deed is recorded in the Claiborne Parish Court house. Wm. E. died 25 June 1897; he was buried in the Weldon cemetery beside his wife, Malinda who had been buried previously at Weldon Cemetery at Homer, LA. He has a confederate marker. (Researcher: Maryann Gentzel and Shirley Kitchen)

By the 1900 census, very few of his descendants are still enumerated in Claiborne, LA. William Moses and Jessie McClung are there with two households belonging to Samuel H. Perhaps some of the daughters had married but others seem to have moved on.

The first child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was ab. 1 June 1852 in Georgia (1880 c LA). He married Abbie Etta McAdams abt 1872. Hey had a son, J. W. b. 1873 in Louisiana. They were living in Claiborne Co. in 1880. Etta died 16 June 1924; he died 30 Aug 1912.

The first child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born 10 Nov 1879 at Weldon, LA. He md Eliza Francis Gathright. She was born at Weldon, LA and died 9Aug 1886. He died 25 Dec 1963 and is buried at Mt. Paron Cem.

The second child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born 7 Aug 1883 at Weldon LA. She md M. Garland Harrison. She died and is buried at Mt. Paron Cem.

The third child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born 9 Aug 1885. He md Izora Ann Elms 24 Jan 1918. She was b. 28 Aug 1889 at Carywell Co., TX. She died 6 Aug 1977 at Killeen, TX. He died 28 Jan 1956. They are both buried at Killeen City Cem.

The child of William Elias and Izora Ann Elms McClung was born 1 Feb 1920 at Killeen, TX. She md Coopwood C. Smith 12 Oct 1940. He was b.15 Jan 1912 at Lockhard, TX. They lived at Salado and Killeen, TX. She was a teacher and he operated a dry-cleaning business. They had two children: Betty Ann and Peggy Lynn Smith.

The fourth child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was b. ca 1888 and md Evie Wright.

The fifth child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born 21 Jan 1890 at Weldon, LA. He md Mary Lee Norris. He died and is buried at Mt. Paron Cem.

The sixth child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born ca 1892. Unmd.

The seventh child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born 26 Feb 1894 at Jackson Parish. She md Aubie Powell.

The eighth child of John Hatley and Abbie Etta McAdams McClung was born 25 Sep 1897 at Homer, LA. She md Robert Marshall Parker Gathright. He was b. 13 Apr 1895 at Homer, LA.

The second child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 1 June 1852 near Birmingham, AL. He md C. Teanna Bays (b.1857 in GA. His first child is enumerated in the 1880 census of Claiborne Co, LA as J. E. McClung b. 1879 in LA. Hiram died 14 Feb 1919.

Maryann Gentzel has this: There were 8 children. Three died young. I have photos of the graves. Hiram Joseph married Texanna Bays of Troup County, Ga. I believe that they married in La., not Ga. or Al. The children in order are as follows:

The third child of Hiram Joseph and C. Texanna Bays McClung was born 1883.

The fourth child of Hiram Joseph and C. Texanna Bays McClung was born 1885.

The fifth child of Hiram Joseph and C. Texanna Bays McClung was born 1888.

The sixth child of Hiram Joseph and C. Texanna Bays McClung was born 1890 in LA>

The seventh child of Hiram Joseph and C. Texanna Bays McClung was born 1891.

The third child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 18 Nov 1854. She md Lee Dolphus Spears (he b. 21 July 1855; d. 29 July 1937). Nancy Ann died 30 Jan 1944. Their children were: Allie Bertha, Willie Harvey, Mattie Lanora, Mollie Malinda, Malvin Lee, May Bellie Spears

The fourth child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 3 Sep 1856. She md Gipson Green Hammett (he b. 15 Aug 1855; d. 5 Feb 1940). Mary A. died 1 Oct 1940. Their children were: William Robert, Betty Beatrice, Gussie Lee, James Woodie, Lundie Effie, Laura Cumy Hammett.

The fifth child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 18 May 1858 in AL. He married Sarah Jane Gathright 7 Nov 1886 by Rev. J. E. Knighten. She was b. 16 Mar 1869 in AR; d. 13 July 1962. William was born in Alabama. He is quoted as saying "I came with mamma and papa by wagon train and river raft to Louisiana when I was about 14 years old". William Elias, Samuel Meaks McClung and their families all came to the Weldon Settlement together.. William Moses bought the land of William Elias McClung from sister Nancy Ann McClung Spears a couple of years after William Elias died. He moved over the log house where William Elias lived and died and that was the first home of several of his children. Part of the house was still standing in 1975. He owned 300 acres. He gave 2 1/2 acres to Concord Church.

About 1911 he sold most of his land and moved to Homer to be near the schools. There he bought several small pieces of land and one large 500 acre tract. They lived on the "Oaks Place" first, located on Dutchtown road, and then in 1915 moved to "Guice place", then moved to the "Aubry place" back on Dutchtown Road. He sold these pieces of land after each move and last he was on the 500 acres when they discovered oil on the land. In 1919 he bought some land from his son-in-law, Frances Nickolas Moore, and he built the "Big House". It was considered one of the finest homes in the area and is still a lovely old hom. the land around the "Big House" has been sold off but 3 of his children live on what was the original property and there is a "McClung Street" on part of the property. The Big House is located on Main St., Homer, LA, across the street from the Homer High School. One son, Ozzie, now owns and lives in the Big House. The 500 acre tract of land went into the McClung Estate and has now been divided into 100 acre tracts and the 5 children drew lot number for dividing the 100 tracts between the 5, each now owns 100 acres. During the depression, the money from the oil was used and the wells went dry but Wm. Moses kept the land.

When William Moses lived in the Weldon Area, he was considered a leader of the community and after church the members would all gather at the McClungs for dinner and singing. William Moses had an organ in his home and the house was always a gathering place for friends. After he moved to Homer, he continued to be a leader in church and community affairs and was a member of the board of directors at the Commercial National Bank, now Homer National Bank. He has a grandson that was later a vice-president and manager of a branch of this bank.

William Moses was a farmer and worked hard all his life and died at age 66 of pneumonia after suffering most of his life with a lung condition. He was a tall, lanky person as most of his sons are, but his wife, Sarah Jane Gathright, was a frail looking, but strong in Character, little lady. They werre members of Mt. Paron Primitive Baptist church. She remained a member until she died at the age of 93 in 1962.

Wm. Moses died 30 Mar 1924. He is buried at Homer Cemetery.

The first child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b. 18 Jan 1888. She died 11 Aug 1899 in LA.

The second child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b.20 Feb 1892; d. 25 Mar 1892.

The third child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b/d 20 Oct 1893.

The fourth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b. 14 Oct 1894 at Weldon, LA. The family moved to Homer, LA when she was 17 and she finished at Homer High School. She md Francis Nicholas Moore in 1915. They lived in the large Moore Family home in Homker until her death in a car accident on St. Valentine's Day in 1923. She was like a second monther to her four brothers and one sister, seeing they dressed properly and lived up to the high moral standards set by her parents. She gave much of her time during her married life helping her husband deliver U.S. mail on rought country roads. It was on one of these days taht the Model T roadster she was driving turned over in a ditch and she lost her life. She was buried at Homer, LA. Their children were Lloyd Malcom and William Allen Moore. Francis md 2nd Ruth Bays.

The fifth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b.6 Dec 1897; d. 10 May 1908.

The sixth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b.25 Jan 1901; d. 16 Dec 1902.

The seventh child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b. 31 Jan 1903 at Weldon, LA. He md Mary Alice McKenzie 13 May 1934 (Mother's Day). She was b. 17 Sep 1902 at Clairborne Parish, LA. Robert moved to Homer, LA in fall of 1911, finished Homer H.S. May 1922. He was on the tract team, played football, member of boys' quartet and mixed chorus. He entered Tyler Commercial College in 1922 and finished a bookkeeping and shorthand course. He came home in 1922 and worked different jobs until he began at the post office in 1923 as a clerk. He worked his way up to postmaster in 1966 and retired in 1969. He is a member of Mt. Peron Primitive Church and held positions as deacon and church clerk. He has been a memberof Lions Club, Chamber of commerce, Claiborne Parish Cattlemen's Assn, and Claiborne Parish Hunting and Fishing club, Fox Hunting Club.

Mary Alice McKenzie went to Union Grove School and graduated from Homer H.S. and Tyler commercial College. She was assistant bookkeeper for J.R. Maddon Co. in Homer LA for 10 years. She loves keeping house, church work and china painting and is an active member of the Church of Christ. They had two children: Sarah Francis b. 1938 and James Robert McClung b. 1939.

The eighth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b.20 Aug 1905 at Weldon, Clairborne Par., LA. He moved to Homer, LA in 1911. He attended Homer H.S. and received his diploma from Arlington Military Academy. He served as night marshall of Homer and then as a state trooper before moving to Minden, LA in 1944. He worked in the oil fields of LA and TX. He was a policeman for the city of Minden and served for 15 years and 8 further years as Chief of Police. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Homer for 50 years. His hobbies include cooking and gardening. He and his wife were members of First Baptist church, Minden, LA.

He married Willie Sibyl Conly 20 May 1928. She was b. 28 Dec 1910 to Dr. Shalkl and Malinda Bates Conly. Her hobbies are gardening and bridge and she enjoys teaching S.S. Their children are: Willard Harvey b. 1932; Shirley Ann b. 1935 who has contributed much genealogy to the McClung Family Association and was a long time treasurer.

The ninth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b. 19 Oct 1907; d. 27 Mar 1908.

The tenth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b.25 Feb 1909. He md Margie Evelean Flurry 2 Jul 1932. She was b. 13 Oct 1911. Their children were: Terry Joe and Sandra Francine.

The eleventh child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b. 3 Jul 1911 an hour before her twin at Weldon, LA. She was only 3 months old when the family moved to Homer, LA. She graduated from Homer H.S. as Salutorian of her class and then attended Louisiana State Normal College (now Northwestern State University) with honors. She was a school teacher most of her life. She md Bryant T. Shirley 13 Jan 1943. He died 16 Jan 1945. They had no children. She md 2) Sgt. William Claude Owens 7 May 1950. He was b. 2 Feb 1909. He had enlisted in the army at age 17 and served in Panama 6 months but was discharged due to being under age. He was later drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and served 20 years. During his tour of duty he was recognized as one of eight top N.C.O.'s from seven SAC A.F. bases and was sent to N.Y. to assist in the revision of the Air Force Career Fields. After retiring he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Homer, LA> He served at the First Baptist Church in Homer as deacon and S.S. teacher. They had two children: Sarah Glynn and William Edward Owens.

The twelfth child of William Elias and Sarah Jane Gaithright McClung was b.3 July 1911 (twin) He graduated from Homer H.S. and Tyler Commercial College. He worked for the Pearson Ford Motor Co. for 20 years and became Sales Manager. He is a member of the Council of Professional Salesman. He was Clairborne Parish school bus driver for 30 years and president of Clairborne Parish Bus Drivers Assn. He was charter member of Homer Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. He has served on numerous boards including Homer Development Commission, Homer Town Council, Tri-State Finance, and pres. of Homer Country Club. His hobbies are football and fishing. He and his wife are members of First Presbyterian Church.

He married Doll Van Hooser 2 May 1935. She was b. 26 Sep 1913 to John and Ila Morgan Van Hooser. She graduated from Athens High School and Lynn Business School in Shreveport, LA. She was 25 years the deputy Clerk of Court for Claiborne Parish. Their daughter was Ina Ray McClung b. 1936.

The sixth child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 30 May 1861. She md Benjamin Bays (brother of Teanna, above). Martha J. died in 1929. They had seven children: Berta, Alexander, Rex, Cel, Oscar, Ruth, and Arrie Bays.

The seventh child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 8 May 1864. He married Sally Andrews. He died in Texas.

The eighth child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was b.5 Nov 1866. She md Jefferson Thompson. Malinda died in Texas. They had a son, Andrew Thompson.

The ninth child of William Elias and Malinda Hatley McClung was born 5 May 1869. She died 7 Sept 1876.

Possibly the second son of Hiram and Margaret Jones McClung. He may be one of the two sons listed in the 1830 census of Henry County as born 1825-30. All we know for sure is that there was an Alphus McClung who married Nancy J. E. Little in Carroll County, GA.

We have a note that the first son of Hiram McClung was a Baptist minister and he lived in Calhoun Co., Alabama. There were no McClungs in that county in 1880 so it must have been subsequent to that. We will need to see if it was this Alphus.

The brother of William Elias McClung was born ca1828 (1860c) and is probably the son of Hiram and his first wife. He married Lively Jane Hackeby (by tradition, Hatley) 17 Nov 1853 in Carroll Co., GA. She is found in the 1900 census of Claiborne, LA as Lively McClung, b. Apr 1829 in GA. Her mother b. in NC but her father's birthplace was unknown to her. Samuel and Lively's first two children were born in Georgia before they moved to Alabama about 1859. (Hannah VanHorn found them in the 1860 census of Randolph Co., AL). Five children were born in Alabama before they moved to Claiborne Co., LA. They were residing there in 1880 where they were enumerated close to his brother, William E. McClung. Also listed as living in the family in that year was an Amma J. McClung b. 1864 in LA, no relationship given. This would indicate that a third member of the family had come to LA several years earlier than Wm. E. and Samuel.

Twenty years later, in the 1900 census, Lively was a widow living with a daughter and only William E. is still in Claiborne, LA. Some of the daughters may be there listed under their married names.

The first child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b. ca 1854 in GA. He was age 25 and unmd when the 1880 census was taken in LA. In 1900 he had moved on.

The second child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b. ca 1856 (1860c) in GA. He was only 4 years old when the family was living in Randolph Co., AL. He was 22 years old and living with his parents in 1880, Claiborne, LA.

The third child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b.1860 in Alabama, probably in Jefferson County. He moved to Claiborne Parish, LA with his family about 1863. We pick up a William E. in the 1900 census of Claiborne Co. (Ward 1, p.5A) as head of household, born Nov 1863 in AL. His wife, Ludie P., was b. Mar 1872 in LA. They had been married 13 years and had no children with them.

The fourth child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b. 1864 in AL.

The fifth child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b. ca 1867 in AL. We have an A(?) Gathright, wife of a Mr. Gathright (name could not be deciphered by transcriptionists) who was born June 1866 in AL. She gives her father b. AL and mother in GA. They have in their household in 1900 census Anna (dau) born Dec 1888 in LA; Lucy P. (dau) b. Nov. 1892 in LA; Robbert (son) b. May 1895 in LA; Rosy P. (dau) b. 1898 in LA; and their Mr. Gaithright's mother-in-law, Lively McClung, living with them. We believe this record belongs to Mahala. Can anyone confirm this?

The sixth child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b.1870 in AL.

The seventh child of Samuel H. and Lively Jane Hatley McClung was b. 1873 in AL.

There is this listing of a man, H. T. McClung who was born 1853 in AL, wife, C.T. born 1857 in GA and with a son, J.E. b. 1879 in Claiborne Parish, LA. He is living next to or very near Samuel H. McClung as they are enumerated on the same page. It is not likely that he is a son as Samuel's family was still in Georgia when this man was born.

The fourth child of Hiram R. and his first wife was born 1825-30 in Henry County, GA.

Note: We do not have an enumeration for Hiram for 1840 or 1850 so we are probably missing some children.

The child of Hiram McClung was born ca 1836 in GA. She was the oldest child listed in the 1860 census of this family in Randolph Co. When we know Hiram's marriage to Alcey, we could determine if she was a daughter to Alcey.

The child of Hiram and Alcey McClung was born ca 1843 in GA.

The child of Hiram and Alcey McClung was born ca 1835 or 45 in Georgia. He moved with the family to Randolph Co., AL ca 1853. He married Margaret Moore probably in AL. She was born in GA in 1840. Both her parents were born in South Carolina; See Moore. Hiram and his family were residing at Fox Creek, Randolph County, Alabama in 1880.

The first child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born ca 1865 in Randolph Co., AL. She died in 1938 in AL and was buried at Morton's Chapel, Altoona, AL. She was married to Robert K. Kimbrall.

The second child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born ca 1867 in Randolph Co., AL. See: Hiram Thomas.

The third child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born ca 1870 in Randolph Co., AL.

The fourth child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born ca 1873 in Randolph Co., AL.

The fifth child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born ca 1875 in Randolph Co., AL

The sixth child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born ca 1877 in Randolph Co., AL.

The seventh child of Hiram Jerry and Margaret Moore McClung was born in 1880 in Randolph Co., AL.

Note: there is a big gap in ages between Hiram and Jeremiah so the older children probably left the area before 1880.

The child of Hiram and Alcey McClung was born ca 1856 in Alabama, probably Randolph County. At age 24, he had not yet married when he was enumerated with the family for the 1880 census.

The child of Hiram and Alcey McClung was born ca 1857 in Randolph Co., AL.

The child of Hiram and Alcey McClung was born ca 1860 in Randolph Co., AL.

The child of Hiram and Alcey McClung was a daughter born ca 1864 in Randolph Co., AL.

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