McMahan, Clarence died 1917

MCMAN, MCMAHAN, MCMANN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/28/2021 at 10:57:41

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 31 May 1917. McGregor columns.

Clarence McMan passed away at the home of his parents Monday morning at 4:00 o'clock, after a few days illness. About two weeks ago he had the ambition to try to pass the examination at Dubuque for the army, but failed there on account of poor lungs and his general health was bad. He leaves his father, mother and three sisters and a brother to mourn his loss. Clarence was nearly 21 years of age. The grades of the school in which the sisters belonged sent a beautiful floral offering and the services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove cemetery.

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Added by S. Ferrall on 9/29/2021:

The obit that was printed in the North Iowa Times, McGregor, Thurs. May 24, 1917, was somewhat different:

Clarence McMann Dead
Clarence McMann died at his home in this place Monday morning after a few days illness with pneumonia. He was taken ill last week Wednesday and continued to grow worse until the end came.

He was sixteen years of age last October. Just prior to his illness he had gone to Dubuque in an endeavor to join the army but he was refused as he was under the age required and was too tall for his weight.

He was a young man of many good qualities and held in high regard by all who knew him and leaves many friends to mourn his death. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. Alexander of the Methodist church. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved ones.

Note: Clarence was enumerated as an 8 yr. old living with his parents, several siblings & other relatives in Elk twp., Delaware co. IA. Parents were James H. & Sarah L. Surname was spelled McMAHAN on this census and on ....

Iowa Death Certificate (familysearch.org) =
Clarence Edward McMahan
DOB: Oct 7 [no yr given]
Age: 16y 7m 14d
DOD: 05/21/1917
Cause: Pneumonia (duration 7 days)
Father: James Henry McMahan
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Cooper
Informant: Jas H. McMahan, McGregor
Burial: Pleasant Grove 5/23/1917