Jennie Mae Kincaid & Robert Presley McClanahan

Jennie Mae Kincaid was born the daughter of Thomas and Anna Kincaid, April 20, 1884, in Liberty Township and departed this life Wednesday, November 26, 1958.

She was married to R. P. McClanahan September 5, 1905, and they lived a consecrated Christian life together until the time of his passing four years ago. To this union were born two daughters and two sons. She is survived by one son, Albert, four grandchildren, Robert, James, Brenda and Dennis, and one great grandson, Michael Lee. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, two daughters and one son.

Mrs. McClanahan was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church serving the early years of her Christian life at Eckmansville and later moving her letter to the West Union church. She was a charter member of the Earnest Workers Class which was organized in 1917. She was loved for her kindness, loyalty, faithfulness and her unwavering Christian faith. She was always a devoted wife and mother. May we cherish her memory and endeavor to follow her example of Godly living and loving service.

We want to express our appreciation to out relatives, friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and help during illness and death of our mother. We desire to thank the donors of the beautiful flowers and those sending cards of sympathy. Rev. A.M. Garner for his visits and comforting words, to Ellis Funeral Home for their efficient service. May our Heavenly Father reward each of you.

The People's Defender February 10, 1955 ROBERT PRESLEY McCLANAHAN, son of Samuel A. and Sarah Margaret Zercher McClanahan, was born in Liberty Township, this county, June 19, 1881, and died January 29, 1955. He married Jennie Kincaid September 6, 1905, and they had four children: Edna Lee, Albert, Delbert, and Edith Winona McClanahan; four grandchildren and four nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, two daughters, three brothers [photo at right], and three sisters. Mr. McClanahan joined the First Presbyterian Church of West Union in February, 1897, and was an elder in this church for almost fifty years.

Robert, John Baldridge & Ralph Homer McClanahan

Children of Robert Presley McClanahan and Jennie Mae Kincaid: F1 Edna Lee McClanahan, born December 12, 1907, died November 15, 1927 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (baby in photo on right) (Death Certificate). F2 Albert Kincaid McClanahan, born November 8, 1911 in Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio, died March 8, 1988 in Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio, married June 13, 1934 Beulah Belle Roush, born September 24, 1915 in Adams County, Ohio, died October 2, 1976 at West Union, Ohio; buried in Kirker Cemetery. F3 Delbert C. McClanahan, born 1915, died April 17, 1947; buried in Springboro Cemetery, Warren County, Ohio; married Gladys L. Woods. F4 Edith Winona McClanahan, born April 3, 1921, died June 16, 1921, of Inanition due to failure to assimilate food; buried in Kirker's Cemetery (Death Certificate).

Margaret, Besse & Edna Lee McClanahan ca. 1908