Hi,
Is there any proof of his parents being James and Dorcas McLain?
Here I found the probate record of Dorcas McLain nee McComb, and 6 children are mentioned - but no James (and no Arthur).
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GGZ1-94FR Regards
Herbert
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