Jonas, the second child of John and Elizabeth (Bellah?) McClung, was born in 1787 in GA (1850c Fayette, GA). He married Rebecca (or Rebekah) Reed (click to see Reed-Rogers families) 1 Dec 1808 in Jackson Co. GA. She was born in South Carolina in 1792. Jonas moved to Tennessee before 1820 as they are enumerated in Giles County with 5 boys under 10 and 3 girls under 10. His wife was given as age 16-26 and he over 45. We need to see this original census to confirm this. Giles is north of the Tennessee River and on the AL line. Deed records from Giles would give us the time he moved to TN.

We also having him witnessing in 1823, the land tranaction of his mother, Elizabeth to Robert Sexton. This was the family home--250 acres on Walnut Fork--in Jackson Co., later included in Hall county. Elizabeth was living at the time in Gwinnett Co. with several of her children.

Land records at the Huntsville Land Office in northern Alabama records Jonas McClung purchasing land 23 Apr 1827 in Sec. 14, Twp 14, Range 13W and states that he came from Giles Co., TN. then 5 Jan 1837 (ten years later) he purchases land in the same section and it states that he is from Marion County, AL. At that time, Marion was a large county and included what later became Fayette County. The 1830 Census of Marion Co.,AL finds Jonas with four sons and four daughters and wife no longer with them. The oldest children may have married by then. They had possibly twelve children and most of them moved from Fayette Co.

The first child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was a daughter born ca 1812 in GA.. She married by 1830 and was living with her husband, Wesley Dodson in Marion County. He was born ca 1811 in SC. A few years later they moved to Fayette County. We have their enumeration for 1860. Levica and Wesley had eight sons and four daughters born between 1831 and 1857. Levica died prior to 1867. Wesley moved to Mississippi as did most of their children. Wesley married twice more and died in Chickasaw, MS. Among Levica's children were several sons who fought in the Confederate Army. (From Winding Trails by Sharlene McGee Stough, contributed by Sharon Taylor).

The 1860 census of Fayette Co. (contributed by Fred Price) lists these children: William L b. 1831, AL; Jonas N. b. 1833 AL; Enoch F. 1835, AL; James E, 1837 AL; Newton J., 1839 AL; Westley J. 1841, AL; Sarah C. 1843 AL; George W. 1845 AL; Juley A. 1848, AL; Ataline 1849,AL.

The second child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was b. ca 1813 in GA. He is known to have been married at least twice. One wife was Sarah Tate. The other was an Elizabeth b. 1835 in MS. They were probably married in Lowndes County, MS. They were enumerated there in 1880 with children: James, Jonas Rhoda and Mary. This was not the man who went to Weldon, LA. (researchers Linda Dubose & Sharlene Stough.

The first child of L. Meaks McClung was b. ca 1865 in MS.

A child of L. Meaks was born 1867 in MS. Jim became a well-known man in the South. He was a famed outlaw who rode with Rube Burrow, the Ford Brothers and maybe Jesse James.

The second child of L. Meaks and Elizabeth McClung was born in 1868 in MS. He married Mary Harriett Sevilla. They reared seven children and lost three others. This family included a set of twins.

The first child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married Bessie White.

The second child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married Julia Harrison.

The third child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married Minnie Jones.

The fourth child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married Shirley Black.

The fifth child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married Dewey Harris.

The sixth child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married James Woods.

The seventh child of Jonas N. and Mary H. Sevilla McClung married Verdo Dubose.

The third child of L. Meaks and Elizabeth McClung was born in 1870 in MS.

The fourth child of L. Meaks and Elizabeth McClung was born in 1873 in MS.

As given by Sharlene McGee Stough: Elias McClung, the son of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was b. between 1815-20. He married Frances Powell who was born in 1811. She was the daughter of Ezekiel Powell and his wife, Peggy Rosmond. These Powells were also early Bluff settlers.

Elias and Frances had at least five children. After Elias's death (1840-60), his widow married Edwin Harris who died in 1862. Therefore Elias's death probably occurred in the late 1840s or 50s.

The will of Jonas McClung, dated Sept. 1867, lists children of deceased son, Elias, as four which lived in Fayette County and one in Marion County. These children were:

The sixth child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was born ca 1816. (1860c) She married Balanger W. Street in the mid 1830s. He was born 24 Feb 1812. They had seven children which included three sons and four daughters. They were: Sarah M, b. 1837 in AL; William M. b. 1839 in AL; Alene J b. 1841 in AL; Rebecca, b. 1843 in AL; Elizabeth, b. 1845; George M. V., b. 1847; and LeRoy P. Street, b. 1849. These children were all in Fayette County, AL.

The eigth child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was born in 1818. He married 8 Oct 1839 in Fayette Co., AL to Chelsea Langston. She was born 1818 to John and Penelope Speight Langston.

William was a Primitive Baptist Minister. He was said to have been "as fearless and bold as a lion, yet with his congregation he was a mild as a lamb". In 1860 he moved his family to Tippah County, Mississippi and settled on a farm thriteen miles south of Ripley, MS.. In 1877 they moved to Hardeman County, TN and remained there until 1884 when they moved to Boone Co., AR. (Note: we have not found this family in 1880 TN or anywhere else.) William died the following year, 27 Oct 1885 at Belefonte, Boone, AR. William and Chelsea had four sons and two daughters. Their oldest three sons fought in the Confederate Army. (Researcher: Pat Smith)

The first child of Wm.Edington and Chelsea Langston McClung was born 1839 in Fayette Co., AL. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate Army, Co. F, 27th Regt. under Francis Wolfe. He went to New Orleans and died from measles. His body was brought home to Mississippi and buried in Hepzibah churchyard with military honors.

The second child of Wm. Edington and Chelsea Langston McClung was b. 9 May 1841 in Fayette Co., AL. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in co. F, 27thRegt. He also went to New Orleans as did his brother, John. He was brought home sick, recovered and returned to his regiment, which was then at Tupelo, MS. Again he became ill and was again brought home where he died with a hemorrhage of the lungs 26 March 1863. He was buried beside his brother John in Hepzibah churchyard. There is a marker stating: Elias McClung 5/9/1841 - 3/26/1863 Hephzibah, Co. F. 33 Reg. Miss Volunteers. Pat Smith, researcher.

The third child of Wm. Edington and Chelsea Langston McClung was b. 9 June 1844 in Fayette Co., AL. (1850c Fayette Co., AL). He md S. Jennie Dodson. Calvin enlisted in the Confederate Army at Ripley, MS. He went to Mobile, AL. At the end of the war he returned home to MS. They were enumerated in the 1870 census of Tippah Co., MS, p. 15. His sister, M.A. (Martha?) was with them. They only had the first daughter, L.F., age one with them at the time. They moved to Memphis, TN where they had eleven children. By the 1900 census Jennie had died and the two youngest daughters, Mary and Lelia were at home with Calvin (Shelby Co. TN p. 158).

The first child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 13 Jul 1869. She md R. A. Williams. They resided at Binghampton, TN.

The second child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was b. ca 1871. She md Elisha Bevels.

The third child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 8 June 1872. He md Mollie McBride. They resided at Memphis, TN. They had five children:

The first child of John William and Mollie McBride McClung was born 11 Oct 1881 .

The second child of John William and Mollie McBride McClung was born 15 Jan 1884.

The third child of John William and Mollie McBride McClung was born ca 1886.

The fourth child of John William and Mollie McBride McClung was born 15 Feb 1899.

The fifth child of John William and Mollie McBride McClung was born ca 1901.

The fourth child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 28 Mar 1873. He md Arah Davis. The resided at Binghamton, TN. They had three children:

The first child of Elijah Warren and Arah Davis McClung was born Jun 1890.

The second child of Elijah Warren and Arah Davis McClung was born 17 Jun 1894.

The third child of Elijah Warren and Arah Davis McClung was born 6 Feb 1900.

The fifth child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 9 Jan 1874.

The sixth child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 13 Nov 1875. She md Charles Umbarger 7 Jan 1894. They resided in Memphis, TN.

The seventh child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born and died an infant (ca 1877).

The eighth child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was a twin to Nellie (b. ca 1880?). He died as an infant.

The ninth child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born a twin to Tolert. She died as an infant also.

The tenth child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 22 Aug 1882. She resided at Memphis, TN.

The eleventh child of Calvin Asbury and S. Jennie Dodson McClung was born 1 Apr 1884. She married Ben Dumbarger 25 Dec 1900. They resided at Soulsburg, TN.

The fourth child of Wm. Edington and Chelsea Langston McClung was b. 1846 in Fayette Co., AL. (1850 c. Fayette, AL). The McClung family moved from AL in the autumn of 1860 and settled on a farm 13 miles south of Ripley, MS. Rebecca md 1)O. C. Brock in 1868. She would have been about 22. He died the following year and she did not marry again until 8 Jan 1880 when she married; 2) R. R. Willis. She had had a child by O.C. Brock: a daughter, Kelsy who was born ca 1868. After OC Brock died, Rebecca and Kelsy moved in with her parents. Robert R. Willis was from Bellefonte, AR. (FTM) but they married in Hardemann Co., TN. Her parents had moved there in 1877. Robert and Rebecca moved to AR sometime before 1886. She died 16 June 1888 in Belefonte, Boone, AR, probably from complications of childbirth. She is buried in the Old Milum Cemetery in Boone County.

Rebecca and Robert had three children in Tennessee before moving to Harrison, Boone Co. AR: Joseph Eugene, b. 1880, Sarah Almeda b. 1882, Nora Nealie b. 1883. Then Edward Eddington b. 1886 and Robert Calvin, 1888 were born in AR.

After Rebecca's death, Robert decided to move the family to Texas. Onthe way there he married Luiza Singleton. They had four children: Lizzy Jackson, Viola Parker, Etter Smith and Tom. By 1897 the Willis family had arrived in Fannon Co., TX in a covered wagon. The family then moved to Indian Territory and traded their wagon and team to a man for an eight year lease on a farm near Silo, OK. It is believed that Robert married for a third time, but no information has been found to confirm this marriage. Pat Smith, researcher.

The first child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1882. He md Ada Durham (FTM).

The second child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1886. She md William Carpenter. (FTM)

The third child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1890. He md Bertha Via. (FTM).

The fourth child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1892. She md James Harmon Ross.(FTM).

The fifth child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1894. He md Tressa Hobbs. (FTM).

The sixth child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1896. He md Gladys Stapleton.(FTM).

The seventh child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1897 and died an infant.

The eighth child of Joseph Leander and Lenora McCall McClung was b. 1901. He md Stella Elmore.

The ninth child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was b. in 1822 in TN. She married Jesse Langston (b. ca 1823). They had at least two sons and three daughters: Samuel R., John W., Rebecca Melrose, Louisa Malinda and Margaret. In 1867 these children were all living in Fayette and Lamar counties. Samuel md Margaret Mosley and John W. md 2 July 1866 to Mary Ann Miller. John and Mary Ann had no children.

The tenth child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was born 10 Feb 1823 in AL. She md John B. Langston(click for family). He was born 1821 (1860c). The couple resided in Fayette Co., AL. Their children were: Rebecca Mary Ann Gelanie Elizabeth b. 1841; Levicy Jeridia b. 1843; Sarah b. 1845; Margaret Ann b. 1847; Phebey b. 1851; Adaline b. 1853; Caroline b. 1853; Jesse Jerret b. 1855; John William b. 1857; Amanda b. 1862; Mary Francis Langston b. 1864.

The eleventh child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was b. 1831/2 in Fayette Co., AL. This was 8 years after Phoebe so this is to be questioned. He married Sarah Jane Dodson (b. 1833 to Nimrod and Polly Stewart Dodson). In 1860 they were enumerated in Fayette County. (P. 14; Middle Division; PO: Fayette; #97/97). He was 24 (b. 1836 in Al and Sarah b. 1834 in AL. Their children were: William 6 M; James 3 M; and Francis 1 mo F.

While serving in the Confederate Army, Jonas lost his right arm in a battle near Richmond, Virginia.

They were still living in Fayette County in 1880 with his family. He was the tax assessor for the county and served in that capacity for 18 years. He was the most prominent of all the older McClungs. He ran a mercantile business at Wayside for many years.

The first child of Jonas B. and Sarah Jane Dodson McClung was born ca 1854 in AL. He married Frances Holliman.

The second child of Jonas B. and Sarah Jane Dodson McClung was born ca 1857 in AL.

The third child of Jonas B. and Sarah Jane Dodson McClung was born ca 1859 in AL.

The twelfth child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung was born 1833 in Fayette Co., AL. He was 17 and living with his parents in 1850 in Fayette Co. (1850 c) and still at home in 1860. By 1867 he was residing in Lamar County.

N. M. McClung is listed in the 1880 census of Fayette Co., AL as b. 1835 in AL, with both p parents born in GA. His wife, Hulda, was b. in 1845 in AL. They have five children.

Nathaniel M. McClung served in the 43 AL infantry (CSA) He is buried at Round Island Church Cemetery in Limestone Co., AL. Apparently his family moved to Limestone County after 1900. The earliest death date in that group is 1917.

The first known child of Nathaniel M. and Hulda McClung was born 1861 in Fayette Co., AL.

The second child of Nathaniel M. and Hulda McClung was a son born ca 1867 in AL.

The third child of Nathaniel M. and Hulda McClung was b. 3 Mar 1866 in Fayette Co., AL. He died 23 May 1939 in Limestone County, AL and was buried at the O'Neal Cemetery. Other McClungs buried at that cemetery may be children: Ada C. Jun 5, 1885 - Apr. 16, 1963; Arnie Gilbert Oct. 25, 1915 - Mar 3, 1940; Tommy H. Sgt. US Army Sep 17, 1917 - Jul. 11, 1974

The fourth child of Nathaniel M. and Hulda McClung was born 1877 in Fayette Co., AL. (1880c) He is probably the D. Frank McClung buried at Round Lake Cemetery in Limestone County, Alabama. His headstone reads: McClung, D. Frank, h/o Etta Gibson and s/o Nathaniel & Addie Reid McClung Aug 25, 1875 - Jun. 25, 1951. Also: Etta 1866 - May 26, 1952

The fifth child of Nathaniel M. and Hulda McClung was born 1875 in Fayette Co., AL.

The child of Jonas and Rebecca Reed McClung (?). We have not found this man listed as a head of household in a census, although our records are not complete.

Note: there may be another son, Joseph, but he was not named in the will of Jonas. So if he was a son, he died before 1867 and had no children.

Note about an Elias which may or may not belong to Jonas:
He enlisted in the Confederate Army, went to New Orleans and was brought home sick. He recovered and returned to his unit then at Tupelo, MS. he again became ill and was sent home and died with hemorrage of the lungs and was buried in the Hepzilah Church Yard.

The sources for this research were from Mae Price and the newspaper article by Sharlene M. Stough provided by Sharon Taylor. There were also abstracts of early AL records provided by Suzy Burt and the 1880 census records. We hope there will be further research to clarify differences.

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