John "Curly John" McClung

Biography

John McClurug. (Bath John), b. about 1733; d. 1830, "age 97 years." nl. Sarah McCutcheon, of Augusta, Co., Va. lie Went from Rockbridge Co. to Bath Co., Va. He was for a number of years proprietor of the hotel at Warm Springs,Va. He used to visit his brothers in Greenbriar Cu., W. Va. once every year, and was greatly beloved by his kindred there.
He was a Revoluntionary soldier and served in General Portcrfield's regiment. Gen. Porterfield used to say when John McClung would pray before a battle, victory was sure to perch upon the American banners. He was an Elder in the \Vindv Cnvc Presbyterian Church.
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From court testimony, we know the (last) wife of John McClung (d. 1787) died in 1781. The following information on the children of John is based on records, but some of the dates are estimated. …

1. John "John Bath" McClung (1733-1830) married Sarah McCutcheon (1756 - 1846)

Will Abstract

• Will of John McClung, dated June 28, 1830
• Witness: Jesse and James Thomas
• Executors: Son Willliam and John Sloan
• To wife, Sarah, Negro woman Caty; all horned cattle, 1 horse, household and kitchen funiture
• To Grandson, William Harvey McClung (son of John, deceased) the home plantation, lines marked by William Sitlington and balance of movable property
• To Son Robert, the plantation he lives on
• To Son William, the plantation he lives on known as Big Spring
• To daughters Peggy Musson, Jenny Thompson, Hannay Henderson, Sally Wilson, Nancy Cummons and Polly Sitlington $1 each

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Rev War membership application
Name:
John
McClung
Birth Date:
1733
Birth Place:
Ireland
Different
Death Date:
1830
Death Place:
Bath, Virginia
Adjacent State
SAR Membership:
91955
Role:
Ancestor
Application Date:
29 Aug 1964
Father:
John McClung
Mother:
Rebecca Steuart
Spouse:
Sarah McCutcheon
Children:
Robert McClun

References

1. LVA: Chancery Records Index. Augusta County, Heirs of John McClung Sr. 191 pages. < link >
2. https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:John_McClung_%288%29