Misc. Notes
Thomas Ross McClure was a prominent military man. In 1835 he was elected Colonel of the 142d Regiment of Penn’s Militia. His commission is dated Aug. 3d, of that year. Those who remember Col. McClure speak of him as a good commanding officer, kind and considerate as a man and always loyal as a friend.
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By authority of the Commonwealth, in Governor [George] Wolf's term of office [1829-1835], the second Brigade of the "Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" in the 2nd Brigade of the 10th Division, composed of the counties of Mifflin, Centre, Huntingdon, Juniata and Clearfield was organized.
Thomas Ross McClure, "Colonel", Pike Township (proper) and John Patton, "General", Curwensville (village) were local officers in charge.
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Headstone photo is available at FindaGrave.com.
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Headstone photo is available at FindaGrave.com.