James Cephas McCRARY (1841-1907)

COOLEY, GEORGE, MCCRARY

Posted By: Volunteer Paul French
Date: 12/8/2005 at 18:55:21

James Cephas McCRARY died at Vernon 12/19/1907. Leaves wife and 1 sister, 1 brother, the only near relatives. Deceased son of James McCrary early pioneer of Van Buren Co., and was born on farm now in Henry Twp. 11/25/1841. All of the brothers and sister born in Van Buren Co., except brother George W. McCrary who was born in Indiana. George rose to prominence in councils of Nation secceeding James F. WILSON as member of Congress - Member Pres. HAY's Cabinet as Secretary of War - also judge of U. S. Circuit Court. Only Mrs. Nancy COOLEY and Miner McCrary of Farmington remain alive in family - James C. McCrary enlisted in 1861 in RReg. that later became 7th Missouri cavalry. Mustered out fall 1864. Married March 30, 1870 Miss Malcinna E. GEORGE who was loved wife until death separated them. Three daughters born: Bertha May, Mary M. and Maud Ethel all preceded the father in death.

Source: OBITUARIES IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, IOWA from 1899 to 1911, From papers owned by Mrs. Redhead of Bentonsport, Iowa. Submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Stan Shepherd, Ft. Madison, Iowa, to The Ill-Ia-Mo Searcher, Issue 62 Page 46.

[The original Redhead papers appear to be condensed transcriptions of actual obituaries. They were then transcribed for the Il-Ia-Mo Searcher, and again for posting here. After the third transcription, it is clear that errors have occurred in the transcriptions. Spelling and punctuation from The Ill-Ia-Mo Searcher are preserved.]