tains where he concealed them in a cave, bringing them back after the close of the war. Five children:
(a). Mary, b. July 19, 1891, and d. July 21, 1891.
(b). Lewis Bayliss, b. Nov. 16, 1892, and d. Jan. 14, 1894.
(c). Benjamin Thompson, b. Jan. 28, 1895, student at Washington and Lee University.
(d). Thomas Bumgardner, b. Aug. 7, 1896.
(e). John Bayliss, b. Mar. 12, 1900, and d. July 14, 1900.
b. Jane Thompson McClure, born April 2, 1869; m. Dec. 27, 1902, Edwin Bumgardner. They live at Walnut Grove, the old McClure home, the comfort of her parents declining years. She exemplifies in her energy, unselfishness and ability, the very best traditions of her people; a rare and noble woman. By her energy and unselfishness made a college education possible for four of her brothers.
c. Anne Halstead McClure, b. Sept. 28, 1870, and m. Oct. 4, 1893, Samuel Walter McCown, b. April 4, 1854, son of John Kinnear McCown and Mary Wilson; a ruling Elder in New Mammouth Church, as was his father before him. A conservative farmer and one of Rockbridge's most highly respected citizens. Their children, unusually attractive, are:
Mary Wilson and Katherine Bumgardner, twins, b. Oct. 1, 1894.
Agnes Stuart, b. Sept. 30, 1895.
Margaret Jean, b. Jan. 25, 1897.
Samuel Walter, Jr., b. June 22, 1898.
Sarah Jaquiline, b. May 9, 1900.
Halstead McClure, b. Aug. 29, 1901.
Katherine, a child of brightest promise, and of unusual gifts of grace and nature, died of typhoid fever August 29, 1909.
d. James Alexander McClure, b. Dec. 12, 1872. Student W. and L. University and graduated A. B. in June, '99. In The Calyx (W. and L, Annual) 1899, p. 19, we read, "James Alexander McClure, 'Yon Cassius hath a lean and hungry look.' He is genuine Scotch-Irish. In '96 was Final
