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The Narratives of Randolph County, page 77, indicates the spelling as Anna L. Farnam with a date of birth of 3/24/1844. The 1870 Census implies a date of birth in 1847.

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Page 77 of the Narratives of Randolph County incorrectly identifies this individual as Dora. "Dora" married Carl Thomas (born 11/6/1889) on 3/28/1910. It also indicates that on 8/9/1934, she married James C. Husband (born 11/11/1900).

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Narratives of Randolph County, page 72, indicates that she operated
Ida McClurken's Rooming House
123 Carlton Terrace
Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Note N29 Index

MEMORIAL ON THE DEATH OF JOHN M'CLURKIN.
At a late meeting of Elkhorn session, a committee was appointed to prepare a brief memoir of Mr. John McClurkin, deceased. The following facts were reported: Mr. McClurkin was a native of South Carolina. There he was married to Elizabeth Parks, with whom he lived sixty-two years, and was separated from her by death only for the brief period of three days. During the time of their married life they both continued steadfast members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and did much in word and deed to promote her interests. They were the parents of nine children - seven sons and two daughters - all of whom were spared to years of maturity. Six sons yet survive; two of whom are well known as ministers in the church. In the year 1833 Mr. McClurkin, with his family, removed to Washington county, Illinois; and in the year 1834, at the organization of Elkhorn congregation, was elected and ordained ruling elder, and in the exercise of this office he continued in that congregation until incapacitated by the infirmities of old age and the entire loss of sight.
He was characterized by firm convictions, strict adherence to the principles of the church, and indomitable courage in maintaining them. Early Sabbath morning, July 12th, 1874, having completed his 83d year, he was offered, "the hour of his departure being at hand." He said he was ready and willing to go; and we believe it was said to him that morning, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into that rest which remaineth for the people of God." In view of the foregoing facts, the session of Elkhorn passed the following resolutions:
1st. That we gratefully acknowledge the wisdom and goodness of the Head of the church in sparing this father and brother with us so long, thus permitting us to enjoy the counsel and experience of the aged.
2d. That we bow with humble resignation to the dispensation that took him from our midst, believing that since his record was completed here, he had a call to higher honor.
3d. That we regard his death as a call upon us to work whilst it is day, to be faithful in the discharge of official duties, and to imitate the departed in contending "earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints."
4th. That copies of this notice with resolutions, be sent to the Reformed Presbyterian And Covenanter and Our Banner, with request to publish.
By order of session. D. G. Thompson, Mod.
David Mitchell, Clerk.
This was published in The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Volume 14
This was also published in Our Banner, Volume 3

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From page 343 of "Our Banner, Volume 2"

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Since Augusta does not appear in the 1880 US Census or handwritten family records, it is probable that she died before 1880. Since her parents died in 1888 and are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Augusta may also be buried there.

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Since Bertha does not appear in the 1880 US Census or handwritten family records, it is probable that she died before 1880. Since her parents died in 1888 and are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Bertha may also be buried there.

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Raised her nephew, Frederick Cooper, after his mother died, per Eggebrecht Notes.