Carrie (Eldredge) McClain (abt. 1856 - 1912)

Born about Jul 1856 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States [uncertain]

Wife of Christopher Y. (Mcclain) McClain — married 26 Dec 1872 in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Descendants

Died 28 Jan 1912 at about age 55 in Deer Lodge, Powell, Montana, United States

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Biography

Carrie was probably born in Jul 1856 in Erie County, Pennsylvania and somehow ended up in Michigan, where she lived from 1873 until her husband's unexpected death in 1903. Shortly afterward, she and her son, Ernie, left for Montana, where she is found in 1910. She died on 28 Jan 1912 in Deer Lodge, Montana.

Research Notes

Carrie first appears on record as "Carrie Linsey", on the marriage record between herself and Christopher McClain in 1873.

Carrie's parents are unknown. On her death record, her son listed her father's name as Henry Eldridge. Various census records give conflicting birth locations of her father, who was probably born in either Pennsylvania or Wisconsin. Her mother was probably born in Pennsylvania.

• 1880 - father: Pennsylvania, mother: Pennsylvania
• 1900 - father: Wisconsin, mother: Pennsylvania
• 1910 - father: Wisconsin, mother: Pennsylvania

There was a Henry Aldrich and a Henry Eldridge in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1850.

Some records list her maiden name as Eldredge and some list it as Lindsey. It is unlikely she was married more than once, as she was reportedly 17 years old when she married Christopher McClain in 1873. Thus, it is possible she was adopted or raised by a different family than her birth parents.

Her headstone gives a birth date of 14 Jul 1840, but this is strongly conflicts with every other record of her. She was likely born in July, sometime between 1854 and 1856.

DNA evidence suggests she may be closely related to Jerusha Jane Rowley and Adolphus Babcock.^[1]

Children

Carrie and Christopher McClain had four known children together.

1. Henry E (b. 2 Oct 1875)^[2]
2. Olive May (b. 18 Jan 1878)^[3]
3. Julia (b. 20 Jun 1887)^[4]
4. Ernie Franklin (b. 10 May 1893)^[5]

Obituary

Taken from the Silver State Post, January 1912.^[6]

Mrs. Carrie McLean died Sunday night at her home in this city. Death was due to asthma and kindred troubles. She came here nearly four years ago from the east in the hope that a change of climate would be beneficial. Mrs. McLean was born in Erie, Pa., July 14, 1856. She was married to Christopher Y. McLean thirty-eight years ago at Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a soldier in the civil war and a member of Co. E 7th Michigan cavalry, serving three years. Mrs. McLean leaves four children, two daughters and two sons. Henry lives at Alberton and Ernest lived with his mother in this city. Those who knew Mrs. McLean speak very kindly of her as a noble and generous woman. The funeral was held this afternoon from the Presbyterian church, the pastor Rev. David Oastler officiating, assisted by the members of the choir. It was largely attended by the neighbors. Her daughters were not present, it being impossible for them to arrive here in time.

Larceny Case

It appears Carrie was tried for larceny after taking somebody's banjo.

Published in the Anaconda Recorder and New Northwest, 24 Jul 1896:^[7]

Wenesday, July 22.

State of Montana vs. Carrie Lindsay; for larceny; appealed from justice court at Anaconda. The jury decided that the taking of the property (a banjo) by defendant was not larceny but under the claim of right and acquitted. The jury was then discharged and court adjourned until Monday next.

Sources

• Marriage Record^[8]
• 1880 US Census^[9]
• Larceny Case published in newspaper^[7]
• 1900 US Census^[10]
• 1910 US Census^[11]
• Death Record^[12]
• Obituary^[6]

1. ↑ Entered by Chris Rickerd
2. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N3FZ-V4X : accessed 28 December 2015), Carrie Eldridge in entry for Henry Mcclain and Rose Frost, 20 Jun 1900; citing Edgewater, Benzie, Michigan, v 1 p 4 rn 39, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,514.
3. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQ38-L5F : accessed 28 December 2015), Carrie Lindsley in entry for Reuben S. Hoxsie and Olive M. Mcclain, 13 Jul 1895; citing Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan, v 1 p 577 rn 875, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,503.
4. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQQH-6DF : accessed 28 December 2015), Corris Lindsey in entry for Herman Boatz and Julia Mcclain, 24 Jun 1903; citing Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, v 1 p 234 rn 57, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,663.
5. ↑ "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQZ4-G9L : accessed 28 December 2015), Carrie Mclain in entry for Ernie Franklin Mclain, 10 May 1893; citing item 1 p 518 rn 2500, Boon, Wexford, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,322,558.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Silver State Post, January 1912. https://mediasvc.ancestry.com/v2/image/namespaces/1093/media/0b5b07f4-00e8-4b4d-bb40-d21facff5f1b.jpg?client=Trees&imageQuality=hq
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} The New North-West; Publication Date: 24/ Jul/ 1896; Publication Place: Deer Lodge, Montana, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/171725904/?article=8ce9c111-dcba-4218-9bf9-ac336ca40ca5&xid=4723&terms=Carrie_Lindsay
8. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQWN-JQ6 : 4 December 2014), Christopher J. Mclain and Carry Linsey, 26 Dec 1873; citing Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, v 2 p 11 rn 878, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,456.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWSB-8DD : 10 August 2016), Carie Mc Clain in household of Christopher Mc Clain, Austin, Mecosta, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district ED 175, sheet 567C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0594; FHL microfilm 1,254,594.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M91K-1LV : accessed 28 December 2015), Carry O Mcclain in household of Christopher Mcclain, Platte & Lake townships, Benzie, Michigan, United States; citing sheet 7A, family 130, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,702.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLCZ-FZ6 : accessed 1 July 2017), Carrie Mcclain, Deer Lodge Ward 3, Powell, Montana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 74, sheet 14A, family 318, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 835; FHL microfilm 1,374,848.
12. ↑ "Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKNT-MM4L : 20 October 2015), Carrie Mcclain, 28 Jan 1912; citing Death, Deer Lodge, Powell, Montana, United States, various county recorder offices; FHL microfilm 2,320,785.

See also:

• Find A Grave "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV24-F532 : accessed 28 December 2015), Carrie McClain, 1912; Burial, Deer Lodge, Powell, Montana, United States of America, Hillcrest Cemetery; citing record ID 60062643, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.