John P. St. Clair (1818 - 1900)

Born 18 Aug 1818 in White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Died 21 Nov 1900 at age 82 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

John P. St. Clair was born on 18 Aug 1818 in White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States, son of James St.Clair Jr (1774–1855) and Jennie (Slemmons) St Clair (1785–1855).

His siblings were:

• Margaret St Clair (1803–1841)
• Capt. William Stewart St Clair (1806–1865)
• Samuel St Clair (~1813–1891)
• Isaac N. St. Clair (1816–1889)
• Dr. Thomas St Clair (1824–1893)
• Hiram St Clair (1827–1909)

John died on 21 Nov 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, aged 82. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.^[1]

John married Nancy (Miller) St. Clair (born on 22 May 1821 in White Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States; daughter of James Miller and Nancy (Allen) Miller) on 17 Mar 1841. Their known children were:

• William Allen St. Clair (1842–1924)
• Jane St. Clair (1847–1908)
• Harry G (St.Clair) St. Clair (1851–1939)
• Mary Agnes St. Clair (1863–1943)

Obituary

Mr. John St. Clair, Sr., a well known resident of town, died at the home of his daughter in Chicago on Wednesday at noon. His death was due to grip and general debility incident to old age. Just two weeks previous to his death he accompanied his daughter to Chicago. Mr. St. Clair had not enjoyed his usual health for several weeks and he went west with the hope that the change would perhaps improve his condition. A week later he became seriously ill and although the best medical aid was secured he became weaker until the end came. His death was easy and painless. Brief funeral services were held at Chicago at the home of his daughter, who accompanied the remains home. The arrived here on Friday at noon. The remains were taken to his late home, corner of Ninth and Water streets. The funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 oclock by his pastor, Rev. Swartz Crawford, and interment followed in Oakland cemetery. Mr. St. Clair was born in White township, August 18. 1818, on what is now the Jeremiah Peterman farm. He was a son of the late James St. Clair, who was one of the early settlers in White township. On March 17, 1841, he married Miss Nancy Miller, of White township. He resided on the old homestead until 1857, when he located on the St. Clair farm and lived there until 1886, when he moved to town. His death ends a useful career. During his active years he was one of the most influential citizens and was a promoter of every object which would elevate and improve the condition of his neighborhood. His life pursuit was farming and he was always recognized as one of the leading farmers in the township. Even up until the time of his death his mental faculties were not impaired. He was a man of remarkable intellect and possessed all the qualities which make up the character of an influential citizen. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church and one of its oldest members. His widow and the following children survive him: William A., of town; Harry, of Columbus, O.; Jane and M. Agnes, who are teachers in the Kershaw school in Chicago, Ill. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Indiana Progress (Indiana, PA) Wed, Nov 28, 1900 - Page 1 BURIAL Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80669062/john_p-st_clair: accessed), memorial page for John P St. Clair (18 Aug 1818–21 Nov 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 80669062, citing Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rob and Debi Felten (contributor 46883097).