Thomas McGhee was born Sept. 25, 1810 at Miles Township, Clinton County, PA to John McGhee and Mary Templeton McKibbin.
Thomas was married to Elizabeth Driesbach.
1850 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thos McGhee 40, Prothonotary, Elizabeth H 32, Mary M 12, Eliza W 9, Jane E 7, James W 5, Robert H 3, Flora E 2, Martha M 1 month, and 4 others in the home.
1859 June 19, wife Elizabeth died.
1860 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 50, Sheriff, personal estate $1,000, Mary 22, Eliza 20, Jane 18, Jas W 14, Robert 12, Flora 10, Madora 8, Lizzie 6, Charles M 4 and Jos Lonigan 20.
1862 July 8, Thomas married Sarah Evans of Columbia County, PA by Rev. Mr. Hartman, as announced in the Muncy Luminary 1862 and the Clinton Democrat, July 17, 1862.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 60, Auctioneer, Sarah 60, Robt 23, Boatman, Flora 21, Martha 16, Charles 14, Eliza 24, Lizzie 16, James 26, Clerk, personal estate $2,500.
1874 Lock Haven City Directory
Mcghee Thomas, Auctioneer, 217 E Main, h W Church
1880 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas Mcghee 69, an Auctioneer, Sarah 64, living at Church St.
Thomas died on Feb. 6, 1881 and was buried at Highland Cemetery.
The Centre Democrat, Bellefonte, PA, Feb. 10, 1881, p. 8.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
We learn from the Lock Haven Daily Journal that Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of Clinton County, died on Sunday morning last, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Sheriff McGhee was, we believe, a native of Centre county, having passed the years of his early life in Miles township, from whence the family removed to Lamar township. He was at one time a prominent candidate for sheriff of Clinton county, the Lock Haven Journal remarks that, In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind several years ago. Deceased was one of the best auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist,and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. Sheriff McGhee was a pleasant, genial and generous hearted man and had hosts of warm friends wherever he was known. His remains were brought to Lock Haven for interment, the funeral taking place yesterday afternoon.
The Clinton Democrat, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Major Thomas McGhee, of this city, died at the Danville Insane Asylum on Monday last. he was upwards of 70 years of age.
Thomas Mcghee was born and reared in Nittany Vlaley, where he resided a long time, at Salona, or in the vicinity. In early life he engaged in the mercantile business at that place, but lost everything by the disastrous failure of the Lamar Gap Iron company. He was elected mayor, when yet quite young, of a militia battalion, then an honor of some distinction. he was also a Justice of the peace for many years in Lamar township. In 1843 he was Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, but was defeated because of a split in his party. About 1850 he was elected Prothonotary, Register and Recorder, and Clerk of the several courts of this county, in which position he served two terms. Immediately upon the expiration of his last term in these offices, he was elected Sheriff and served the full term. After this he was appointed Court crier and held this position up to the time he lost his mind. For several years he was in the insane asylum at Danville, where his health gradually failed until friendly death came to his relief. Mr. McGhee was also an auctioneer and vendue crier of much more than ordinary distinction and ability. In earl life he attached himself to the Methodist church, of which he was ever after an earnest and prominent member and class leader. He was twice married and leaves a large family by the first wife, who died while he was Sheriff, but none by the second, who survives him.
A more kind-hearted and affable soul probably never lived than Thomas McGhee. Neither vexation, nor trouble, nor poverty ever seemed to mar the flow of content and happiness that characterized him. He was ever ready and ever anxious to do any person a favor and seemed to enjoy discommoding himself to bring comfort to others. He was void of malice and we have no recollection of him ever being an enemy of anyone. Malice, envy, hatred, and ill-will had no place in Thomas McGhee’s heart.
He was improvident and unthrifty but, but was a good and very useful citizen. He was a friend of everybody and made himself particularly useful on occasions of deaths in families. He was ever ready to extend aid to anyone when ever he could. He leaves no estate, but we are informed had two life insurance policies, upon one of which the Masonic fraternity kept up the payments, and the payments upon the other being kept up by a son-in-law. What the amount is we have not been informed. His remains were brought to his home on Monday and his funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Peace to his soul.
The Weekly Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of this city, died Sunday morning, about four o’clock, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Mr. McGhee was known all through this county as a genial, kind hearted citizen. In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind, several years ago. Deceased was one of the best Auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist, and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. (The remains.....this part is missing from the article).
Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA
C.89.1 McGhee Sarah E, 12-23-1810, died 4-10-1883
C.89.1 Holy Bible Engraving, For I know that my Redeemer liveth, Job 19, Chapt. 19.25
C.89.2 McGhee Thomas, born 9-25-1810, died 2-7-1881
C.89.2 Servant of God, well done!, Thy glorious warfare is past, The battle is fought, the race is run, And thou art crowned at last.
C.89.3 McGhee Elizabeth H., age 41.5.11, w/o Thomas, died 6-19-1859
C.89.NM McGhee Charles, age 38, died 1894, buried 12-30-1894
NOTE: Thomas 1st wife Elizabeth is listed buried next to him, and also buried next to his parents at Salona.
Salona Methodist Church Cemetery (note: Elizabeth is also listed in the Highland Cemetery Book).
McGhee, Elizabeth d 6-19-1859 41y w/o Thomas McGhee
McGhee John, Esq. d 3-11-1831 50y Stone broken
McGhee Mary Templeton d 9-20-1879 72y 9m 12d w/o John McGhee
The History of Centre and Clinton Counties, PA, John Blair Linn, 1883.
p. 355. Miles Township. First Store owned by John McGhee in 1809 on a lot taken from the Jacob Hazel tract, but now belonging to the farm of Joseph Bierly. At that time the road from the Aaronsburg mountain road passed down to the mill on the north side of the creek close by the northern side of the houses now occupied by John Wolf and Joseph Bierly. The building in which the store was kept was situated on this road. Here was born Thomas McGhee, the well-known auctioneer of Clinton County.
p. 539 - Lafayette Chapter No. 163, Past High Priests, Thomas McGhee.
p. 632. Prominent Men of Lamar. Thomas McGhee, who was for a long time a citizen of that township, but now of Lock Haven, served one term as sheriff and two terms as prothonotary.
p 541 – Dec. 25, 1841, “On motion, the meeting was severally addressed with much effect, after which new members were added to the total abstinence pledge: Thomas McGhee.
p. 663 - Wayne Township, The Clintondale flouring-mill was built in 1827 by John McGhee, father of ex-sheriff Thomas McGhee.
Historical and Biographical Work: or, Past, and Present of Clinton County, PA, J. Milton Furey, 1892.
p. 339. Salona. In 1819 John McGhee purchased the said tract of land, and erected the stone mill now is use, and owned by John P Heard and the heirs of George Herr. (referring to a tract of land granted to Mary Austin in 1769, lying on the north side of village, known as the “Deep Spring Farm.”
Article about son James Mcghee:
Kansas, a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc, 1912.
James W McGhee, the well known register of deeds of Mitchell county, is a Pennsylvanian by birth. He was born August 24, 1844, at Salona, Clinton county, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Driesbach) McGhee, both also natives of the Keystone State. The father was born on a farm in Clinton county, Pennsylvania, in September, 1808. His father and mother were natives of Ireland and Scotland, respectively. Thomas McGhee was engaged in the mercantile business in Clinton county in early life and later entered politics and was elected to the office of prothonotary (clerk of the district court), serving in that capacity four years, when he was elected registrar of wills and recorder of deeds. He also served four years as sheriff of Clinton. He was a Thirty-second degree Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Methodist church. He died April 10, 1878 (this date is wrong). His wife, to whom he was married at Lock Haven, Pa., was also a native of that State and was born in Carbon county in 1824, of German ancestors. They had fourteen children, four of whom are living, as follows: Mary M., born in 1838, now the widow of John L. Doty, Lincoln, Neb.; Ella, born in 1840, married M. M. Trout, Canton, Pa.; James W., born August 24, 1844, and Robert H., born in 1846.
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The Clinton County Times, Clinton County, PA, Fri., Aug. 23, 1912.
Uncle Bob McGhee, Lock Havens most popular fireman, who is lived by all the boys and girls because of his kindness and gentleness, left on Thursday afternoon for Hampton Roads, Virginia, where he will enter the National Soldiers Home. Mr. McGhee was given six months leave of absence at the August meeting of council and during that time he will make trial of affairs at the soldiers' home, if conditions are satisfactory he will make it his permanent home, but if not he will return to this city. For 37 years he has been engineer and stoker of the fire department and janitor of Hope Hose Co., and the council manic room and has always been faithful and diligent in his duties. He has always been found at his post and has given the alarm of fire on countess occasions. He is the oldest firemen in the city and his absence will be keenly noted. On Wednesday night he was tendered a delightful banquet at the Eagle Hotel by the members of Hope Hose Co., at which about 50 were present. Here's health and best wished to Uncle Bob in his new home.
The Clinton County Times, Fri., Sept 27, 1912.
Times Siftings.
Uncle Bob McGhee of this city, who spent five weeks in the Soldiers' home at Hampton Roads, Va., returned home Saturday. Bob says that Lock Haven is good enough for him and he is home to stay.
Thomas was married to Elizabeth Driesbach.
1850 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thos McGhee 40, Prothonotary, Elizabeth H 32, Mary M 12, Eliza W 9, Jane E 7, James W 5, Robert H 3, Flora E 2, Martha M 1 month, and 4 others in the home.
1859 June 19, wife Elizabeth died.
1860 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 50, Sheriff, personal estate $1,000, Mary 22, Eliza 20, Jane 18, Jas W 14, Robert 12, Flora 10, Madora 8, Lizzie 6, Charles M 4 and Jos Lonigan 20.
1862 July 8, Thomas married Sarah Evans of Columbia County, PA by Rev. Mr. Hartman, as announced in the Muncy Luminary 1862 and the Clinton Democrat, July 17, 1862.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 60, Auctioneer, Sarah 60, Robt 23, Boatman, Flora 21, Martha 16, Charles 14, Eliza 24, Lizzie 16, James 26, Clerk, personal estate $2,500.
1874 Lock Haven City Directory
Mcghee Thomas, Auctioneer, 217 E Main, h W Church
1880 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas Mcghee 69, an Auctioneer, Sarah 64, living at Church St.
Thomas died on Feb. 6, 1881 and was buried at Highland Cemetery.
The Centre Democrat, Bellefonte, PA, Feb. 10, 1881, p. 8.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
We learn from the Lock Haven Daily Journal that Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of Clinton County, died on Sunday morning last, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Sheriff McGhee was, we believe, a native of Centre county, having passed the years of his early life in Miles township, from whence the family removed to Lamar township. He was at one time a prominent candidate for sheriff of Clinton county, the Lock Haven Journal remarks that, In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind several years ago. Deceased was one of the best auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist,and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. Sheriff McGhee was a pleasant, genial and generous hearted man and had hosts of warm friends wherever he was known. His remains were brought to Lock Haven for interment, the funeral taking place yesterday afternoon.
The Clinton Democrat, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Major Thomas McGhee, of this city, died at the Danville Insane Asylum on Monday last. he was upwards of 70 years of age.
Thomas Mcghee was born and reared in Nittany Vlaley, where he resided a long time, at Salona, or in the vicinity. In early life he engaged in the mercantile business at that place, but lost everything by the disastrous failure of the Lamar Gap Iron company. He was elected mayor, when yet quite young, of a militia battalion, then an honor of some distinction. he was also a Justice of the peace for many years in Lamar township. In 1843 he was Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, but was defeated because of a split in his party. About 1850 he was elected Prothonotary, Register and Recorder, and Clerk of the several courts of this county, in which position he served two terms. Immediately upon the expiration of his last term in these offices, he was elected Sheriff and served the full term. After this he was appointed Court crier and held this position up to the time he lost his mind. For several years he was in the insane asylum at Danville, where his health gradually failed until friendly death came to his relief. Mr. McGhee was also an auctioneer and vendue crier of much more than ordinary distinction and ability. In earl life he attached himself to the Methodist church, of which he was ever after an earnest and prominent member and class leader. He was twice married and leaves a large family by the first wife, who died while he was Sheriff, but none by the second, who survives him.
A more kind-hearted and affable soul probably never lived than Thomas McGhee. Neither vexation, nor trouble, nor poverty ever seemed to mar the flow of content and happiness that characterized him. He was ever ready and ever anxious to do any person a favor and seemed to enjoy discommoding himself to bring comfort to others. He was void of malice and we have no recollection of him ever being an enemy of anyone. Malice, envy, hatred, and ill-will had no place in Thomas McGhee’s heart.
He was improvident and unthrifty but, but was a good and very useful citizen. He was a friend of everybody and made himself particularly useful on occasions of deaths in families. He was ever ready to extend aid to anyone when ever he could. He leaves no estate, but we are informed had two life insurance policies, upon one of which the Masonic fraternity kept up the payments, and the payments upon the other being kept up by a son-in-law. What the amount is we have not been informed. His remains were brought to his home on Monday and his funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Peace to his soul.
The Weekly Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of this city, died Sunday morning, about four o’clock, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Mr. McGhee was known all through this county as a genial, kind hearted citizen. In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind, several years ago. Deceased was one of the best Auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist, and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. (The remains.....this part is missing from the article).
Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA
C.89.1 McGhee Sarah E, 12-23-1810, died 4-10-1883
C.89.1 Holy Bible Engraving, For I know that my Redeemer liveth, Job 19, Chapt. 19.25
C.89.2 McGhee Thomas, born 9-25-1810, died 2-7-1881
C.89.2 Servant of God, well done!, Thy glorious warfare is past, The battle is fought, the race is run, And thou art crowned at last.
C.89.3 McGhee Elizabeth H., age 41.5.11, w/o Thomas, died 6-19-1859
C.89.NM McGhee Charles, age 38, died 1894, buried 12-30-1894
NOTE: Thomas 1st wife Elizabeth is listed buried next to him, and also buried next to his parents at Salona.
Salona Methodist Church Cemetery (note: Elizabeth is also listed in the Highland Cemetery Book).
McGhee, Elizabeth d 6-19-1859 41y w/o Thomas McGhee
McGhee John, Esq. d 3-11-1831 50y Stone broken
McGhee Mary Templeton d 9-20-1879 72y 9m 12d w/o John McGhee
The History of Centre and Clinton Counties, PA, John Blair Linn, 1883.
p. 355. Miles Township. First Store owned by John McGhee in 1809 on a lot taken from the Jacob Hazel tract, but now belonging to the farm of Joseph Bierly. At that time the road from the Aaronsburg mountain road passed down to the mill on the north side of the creek close by the northern side of the houses now occupied by John Wolf and Joseph Bierly. The building in which the store was kept was situated on this road. Here was born Thomas McGhee, the well-known auctioneer of Clinton County.
p. 539 - Lafayette Chapter No. 163, Past High Priests, Thomas McGhee.
p. 632. Prominent Men of Lamar. Thomas McGhee, who was for a long time a citizen of that township, but now of Lock Haven, served one term as sheriff and two terms as prothonotary.
p 541 – Dec. 25, 1841, “On motion, the meeting was severally addressed with much effect, after which new members were added to the total abstinence pledge: Thomas McGhee.
p. 663 - Wayne Township, The Clintondale flouring-mill was built in 1827 by John McGhee, father of ex-sheriff Thomas McGhee.
Historical and Biographical Work: or, Past, and Present of Clinton County, PA, J. Milton Furey, 1892.
p. 339. Salona. In 1819 John McGhee purchased the said tract of land, and erected the stone mill now is use, and owned by John P Heard and the heirs of George Herr. (referring to a tract of land granted to Mary Austin in 1769, lying on the north side of village, known as the “Deep Spring Farm.”
Article about son James Mcghee:
Kansas, a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc, 1912.
James W McGhee, the well known register of deeds of Mitchell county, is a Pennsylvanian by birth. He was born August 24, 1844, at Salona, Clinton county, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Driesbach) McGhee, both also natives of the Keystone State. The father was born on a farm in Clinton county, Pennsylvania, in September, 1808. His father and mother were natives of Ireland and Scotland, respectively. Thomas McGhee was engaged in the mercantile business in Clinton county in early life and later entered politics and was elected to the office of prothonotary (clerk of the district court), serving in that capacity four years, when he was elected registrar of wills and recorder of deeds. He also served four years as sheriff of Clinton. He was a Thirty-second degree Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Methodist church. He died April 10, 1878 (this date is wrong). His wife, to whom he was married at Lock Haven, Pa., was also a native of that State and was born in Carbon county in 1824, of German ancestors. They had fourteen children, four of whom are living, as follows: Mary M., born in 1838, now the widow of John L. Doty, Lincoln, Neb.; Ella, born in 1840, married M. M. Trout, Canton, Pa.; James W., born August 24, 1844, and Robert H., born in 1846.
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The Clinton County Times, Clinton County, PA, Fri., Aug. 23, 1912.
Uncle Bob McGhee, Lock Havens most popular fireman, who is lived by all the boys and girls because of his kindness and gentleness, left on Thursday afternoon for Hampton Roads, Virginia, where he will enter the National Soldiers Home. Mr. McGhee was given six months leave of absence at the August meeting of council and during that time he will make trial of affairs at the soldiers' home, if conditions are satisfactory he will make it his permanent home, but if not he will return to this city. For 37 years he has been engineer and stoker of the fire department and janitor of Hope Hose Co., and the council manic room and has always been faithful and diligent in his duties. He has always been found at his post and has given the alarm of fire on countess occasions. He is the oldest firemen in the city and his absence will be keenly noted. On Wednesday night he was tendered a delightful banquet at the Eagle Hotel by the members of Hope Hose Co., at which about 50 were present. Here's health and best wished to Uncle Bob in his new home.
The Clinton County Times, Fri., Sept 27, 1912.
Times Siftings.
Uncle Bob McGhee of this city, who spent five weeks in the Soldiers' home at Hampton Roads, Va., returned home Saturday. Bob says that Lock Haven is good enough for him and he is home to stay.
Thomas McGhee was born Sept. 25, 1810 at Miles Township, Clinton County, PA to John McGhee and Mary Templeton McKibbin.
Thomas was married to Elizabeth Driesbach.
1850 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thos McGhee 40, Prothonotary, Elizabeth H 32, Mary M 12, Eliza W 9, Jane E 7, James W 5, Robert H 3, Flora E 2, Martha M 1 month, and 4 others in the home.
1859 June 19, wife Elizabeth died.
1860 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 50, Sheriff, personal estate $1,000, Mary 22, Eliza 20, Jane 18, Jas W 14, Robert 12, Flora 10, Madora 8, Lizzie 6, Charles M 4 and Jos Lonigan 20.
1862 July 8, Thomas married Sarah Evans of Columbia County, PA by Rev. Mr. Hartman, as announced in the Muncy Luminary 1862 and the Clinton Democrat, July 17, 1862.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 60, Auctioneer, Sarah 60, Robt 23, Boatman, Flora 21, Martha 16, Charles 14, Eliza 24, Lizzie 16, James 26, Clerk, personal estate $2,500.
1874 Lock Haven City Directory
Mcghee Thomas, Auctioneer, 217 E Main, h W Church
1880 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas Mcghee 69, an Auctioneer, Sarah 64, living at Church St.
Thomas died on Feb. 6, 1881 and was buried at Highland Cemetery.
The Centre Democrat, Bellefonte, PA, Feb. 10, 1881, p. 8.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
We learn from the Lock Haven Daily Journal that Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of Clinton County, died on Sunday morning last, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Sheriff McGhee was, we believe, a native of Centre county, having passed the years of his early life in Miles township, from whence the family removed to Lamar township. He was at one time a prominent candidate for sheriff of Clinton county, the Lock Haven Journal remarks that, In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind several years ago. Deceased was one of the best auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist,and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. Sheriff McGhee was a pleasant, genial and generous hearted man and had hosts of warm friends wherever he was known. His remains were brought to Lock Haven for interment, the funeral taking place yesterday afternoon.
The Clinton Democrat, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Major Thomas McGhee, of this city, died at the Danville Insane Asylum on Monday last. he was upwards of 70 years of age.
Thomas Mcghee was born and reared in Nittany Vlaley, where he resided a long time, at Salona, or in the vicinity. In early life he engaged in the mercantile business at that place, but lost everything by the disastrous failure of the Lamar Gap Iron company. He was elected mayor, when yet quite young, of a militia battalion, then an honor of some distinction. he was also a Justice of the peace for many years in Lamar township. In 1843 he was Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, but was defeated because of a split in his party. About 1850 he was elected Prothonotary, Register and Recorder, and Clerk of the several courts of this county, in which position he served two terms. Immediately upon the expiration of his last term in these offices, he was elected Sheriff and served the full term. After this he was appointed Court crier and held this position up to the time he lost his mind. For several years he was in the insane asylum at Danville, where his health gradually failed until friendly death came to his relief. Mr. McGhee was also an auctioneer and vendue crier of much more than ordinary distinction and ability. In earl life he attached himself to the Methodist church, of which he was ever after an earnest and prominent member and class leader. He was twice married and leaves a large family by the first wife, who died while he was Sheriff, but none by the second, who survives him.
A more kind-hearted and affable soul probably never lived than Thomas McGhee. Neither vexation, nor trouble, nor poverty ever seemed to mar the flow of content and happiness that characterized him. He was ever ready and ever anxious to do any person a favor and seemed to enjoy discommoding himself to bring comfort to others. He was void of malice and we have no recollection of him ever being an enemy of anyone. Malice, envy, hatred, and ill-will had no place in Thomas McGhee’s heart.
He was improvident and unthrifty but, but was a good and very useful citizen. He was a friend of everybody and made himself particularly useful on occasions of deaths in families. He was ever ready to extend aid to anyone when ever he could. He leaves no estate, but we are informed had two life insurance policies, upon one of which the Masonic fraternity kept up the payments, and the payments upon the other being kept up by a son-in-law. What the amount is we have not been informed. His remains were brought to his home on Monday and his funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Peace to his soul.
The Weekly Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of this city, died Sunday morning, about four o’clock, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Mr. McGhee was known all through this county as a genial, kind hearted citizen. In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind, several years ago. Deceased was one of the best Auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist, and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. (The remains.....this part is missing from the article).
Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA
C.89.1 McGhee Sarah E, 12-23-1810, died 4-10-1883
C.89.1 Holy Bible Engraving, For I know that my Redeemer liveth, Job 19, Chapt. 19.25
C.89.2 McGhee Thomas, born 9-25-1810, died 2-7-1881
C.89.2 Servant of God, well done!, Thy glorious warfare is past, The battle is fought, the race is run, And thou art crowned at last.
C.89.3 McGhee Elizabeth H., age 41.5.11, w/o Thomas, died 6-19-1859
C.89.NM McGhee Charles, age 38, died 1894, buried 12-30-1894
NOTE: Thomas 1st wife Elizabeth is listed buried next to him, and also buried next to his parents at Salona.
Salona Methodist Church Cemetery (note: Elizabeth is also listed in the Highland Cemetery Book).
McGhee, Elizabeth d 6-19-1859 41y w/o Thomas McGhee
McGhee John, Esq. d 3-11-1831 50y Stone broken
McGhee Mary Templeton d 9-20-1879 72y 9m 12d w/o John McGhee
The History of Centre and Clinton Counties, PA, John Blair Linn, 1883.
p. 355. Miles Township. First Store owned by John McGhee in 1809 on a lot taken from the Jacob Hazel tract, but now belonging to the farm of Joseph Bierly. At that time the road from the Aaronsburg mountain road passed down to the mill on the north side of the creek close by the northern side of the houses now occupied by John Wolf and Joseph Bierly. The building in which the store was kept was situated on this road. Here was born Thomas McGhee, the well-known auctioneer of Clinton County.
p. 539 - Lafayette Chapter No. 163, Past High Priests, Thomas McGhee.
p. 632. Prominent Men of Lamar. Thomas McGhee, who was for a long time a citizen of that township, but now of Lock Haven, served one term as sheriff and two terms as prothonotary.
p 541 – Dec. 25, 1841, “On motion, the meeting was severally addressed with much effect, after which new members were added to the total abstinence pledge: Thomas McGhee.
p. 663 - Wayne Township, The Clintondale flouring-mill was built in 1827 by John McGhee, father of ex-sheriff Thomas McGhee.
Historical and Biographical Work: or, Past, and Present of Clinton County, PA, J. Milton Furey, 1892.
p. 339. Salona. In 1819 John McGhee purchased the said tract of land, and erected the stone mill now is use, and owned by John P Heard and the heirs of George Herr. (referring to a tract of land granted to Mary Austin in 1769, lying on the north side of village, known as the “Deep Spring Farm.”
Article about son James Mcghee:
Kansas, a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc, 1912.
James W McGhee, the well known register of deeds of Mitchell county, is a Pennsylvanian by birth. He was born August 24, 1844, at Salona, Clinton county, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Driesbach) McGhee, both also natives of the Keystone State. The father was born on a farm in Clinton county, Pennsylvania, in September, 1808. His father and mother were natives of Ireland and Scotland, respectively. Thomas McGhee was engaged in the mercantile business in Clinton county in early life and later entered politics and was elected to the office of prothonotary (clerk of the district court), serving in that capacity four years, when he was elected registrar of wills and recorder of deeds. He also served four years as sheriff of Clinton. He was a Thirty-second degree Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Methodist church. He died April 10, 1878 (this date is wrong). His wife, to whom he was married at Lock Haven, Pa., was also a native of that State and was born in Carbon county in 1824, of German ancestors. They had fourteen children, four of whom are living, as follows: Mary M., born in 1838, now the widow of John L. Doty, Lincoln, Neb.; Ella, born in 1840, married M. M. Trout, Canton, Pa.; James W., born August 24, 1844, and Robert H., born in 1846.
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His son
The Clinton County Times, Clinton County, PA, Fri., Aug. 23, 1912.
Uncle Bob McGhee, Lock Havens most popular fireman, who is lived by all the boys and girls because of his kindness and gentleness, left on Thursday afternoon for Hampton Roads, Virginia, where he will enter the National Soldiers Home. Mr. McGhee was given six months leave of absence at the August meeting of council and during that time he will make trial of affairs at the soldiers' home, if conditions are satisfactory he will make it his permanent home, but if not he will return to this city. For 37 years he has been engineer and stoker of the fire department and janitor of Hope Hose Co., and the council manic room and has always been faithful and diligent in his duties. He has always been found at his post and has given the alarm of fire on countess occasions. He is the oldest firemen in the city and his absence will be keenly noted. On Wednesday night he was tendered a delightful banquet at the Eagle Hotel by the members of Hope Hose Co., at which about 50 were present. Here's health and best wished to Uncle Bob in his new home.
The Clinton County Times, Fri., Sept 27, 1912.
Times Siftings.
Uncle Bob McGhee of this city, who spent five weeks in the Soldiers' home at Hampton Roads, Va., returned home Saturday. Bob says that Lock Haven is good enough for him and he is home to stay.
Thomas was married to Elizabeth Driesbach.
1850 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thos McGhee 40, Prothonotary, Elizabeth H 32, Mary M 12, Eliza W 9, Jane E 7, James W 5, Robert H 3, Flora E 2, Martha M 1 month, and 4 others in the home.
1859 June 19, wife Elizabeth died.
1860 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 50, Sheriff, personal estate $1,000, Mary 22, Eliza 20, Jane 18, Jas W 14, Robert 12, Flora 10, Madora 8, Lizzie 6, Charles M 4 and Jos Lonigan 20.
1862 July 8, Thomas married Sarah Evans of Columbia County, PA by Rev. Mr. Hartman, as announced in the Muncy Luminary 1862 and the Clinton Democrat, July 17, 1862.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas McGhee 60, Auctioneer, Sarah 60, Robt 23, Boatman, Flora 21, Martha 16, Charles 14, Eliza 24, Lizzie 16, James 26, Clerk, personal estate $2,500.
1874 Lock Haven City Directory
Mcghee Thomas, Auctioneer, 217 E Main, h W Church
1880 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Thomas Mcghee 69, an Auctioneer, Sarah 64, living at Church St.
Thomas died on Feb. 6, 1881 and was buried at Highland Cemetery.
The Centre Democrat, Bellefonte, PA, Feb. 10, 1881, p. 8.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
We learn from the Lock Haven Daily Journal that Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of Clinton County, died on Sunday morning last, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Sheriff McGhee was, we believe, a native of Centre county, having passed the years of his early life in Miles township, from whence the family removed to Lamar township. He was at one time a prominent candidate for sheriff of Clinton county, the Lock Haven Journal remarks that, In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind several years ago. Deceased was one of the best auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist,and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. Sheriff McGhee was a pleasant, genial and generous hearted man and had hosts of warm friends wherever he was known. His remains were brought to Lock Haven for interment, the funeral taking place yesterday afternoon.
The Clinton Democrat, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Major Thomas McGhee, of this city, died at the Danville Insane Asylum on Monday last. he was upwards of 70 years of age.
Thomas Mcghee was born and reared in Nittany Vlaley, where he resided a long time, at Salona, or in the vicinity. In early life he engaged in the mercantile business at that place, but lost everything by the disastrous failure of the Lamar Gap Iron company. He was elected mayor, when yet quite young, of a militia battalion, then an honor of some distinction. he was also a Justice of the peace for many years in Lamar township. In 1843 he was Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, but was defeated because of a split in his party. About 1850 he was elected Prothonotary, Register and Recorder, and Clerk of the several courts of this county, in which position he served two terms. Immediately upon the expiration of his last term in these offices, he was elected Sheriff and served the full term. After this he was appointed Court crier and held this position up to the time he lost his mind. For several years he was in the insane asylum at Danville, where his health gradually failed until friendly death came to his relief. Mr. McGhee was also an auctioneer and vendue crier of much more than ordinary distinction and ability. In earl life he attached himself to the Methodist church, of which he was ever after an earnest and prominent member and class leader. He was twice married and leaves a large family by the first wife, who died while he was Sheriff, but none by the second, who survives him.
A more kind-hearted and affable soul probably never lived than Thomas McGhee. Neither vexation, nor trouble, nor poverty ever seemed to mar the flow of content and happiness that characterized him. He was ever ready and ever anxious to do any person a favor and seemed to enjoy discommoding himself to bring comfort to others. He was void of malice and we have no recollection of him ever being an enemy of anyone. Malice, envy, hatred, and ill-will had no place in Thomas McGhee’s heart.
He was improvident and unthrifty but, but was a good and very useful citizen. He was a friend of everybody and made himself particularly useful on occasions of deaths in families. He was ever ready to extend aid to anyone when ever he could. He leaves no estate, but we are informed had two life insurance policies, upon one of which the Masonic fraternity kept up the payments, and the payments upon the other being kept up by a son-in-law. What the amount is we have not been informed. His remains were brought to his home on Monday and his funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Peace to his soul.
The Weekly Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, Thur., Feb. 10, 1881.
Death of Thomas McGhee.
Ex-Sheriff Thomas McGhee, of this city, died Sunday morning, about four o’clock, at the Danville Insane Asylum, aged about 70 years. Mr. McGhee was known all through this county as a genial, kind hearted citizen. In the early days of the county he served as Prothonotary and Sheriff. His last official position was that of Court Crier, which he filled up to the time of the failing of his mind, several years ago. Deceased was one of the best Auctioneers in the State, and had a great reputation in that business. In religious faith he was a Methodist, and one of the most active members of that denomination in this city. (The remains.....this part is missing from the article).
Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA
C.89.1 McGhee Sarah E, 12-23-1810, died 4-10-1883
C.89.1 Holy Bible Engraving, For I know that my Redeemer liveth, Job 19, Chapt. 19.25
C.89.2 McGhee Thomas, born 9-25-1810, died 2-7-1881
C.89.2 Servant of God, well done!, Thy glorious warfare is past, The battle is fought, the race is run, And thou art crowned at last.
C.89.3 McGhee Elizabeth H., age 41.5.11, w/o Thomas, died 6-19-1859
C.89.NM McGhee Charles, age 38, died 1894, buried 12-30-1894
NOTE: Thomas 1st wife Elizabeth is listed buried next to him, and also buried next to his parents at Salona.
Salona Methodist Church Cemetery (note: Elizabeth is also listed in the Highland Cemetery Book).
McGhee, Elizabeth d 6-19-1859 41y w/o Thomas McGhee
McGhee John, Esq. d 3-11-1831 50y Stone broken
McGhee Mary Templeton d 9-20-1879 72y 9m 12d w/o John McGhee
The History of Centre and Clinton Counties, PA, John Blair Linn, 1883.
p. 355. Miles Township. First Store owned by John McGhee in 1809 on a lot taken from the Jacob Hazel tract, but now belonging to the farm of Joseph Bierly. At that time the road from the Aaronsburg mountain road passed down to the mill on the north side of the creek close by the northern side of the houses now occupied by John Wolf and Joseph Bierly. The building in which the store was kept was situated on this road. Here was born Thomas McGhee, the well-known auctioneer of Clinton County.
p. 539 - Lafayette Chapter No. 163, Past High Priests, Thomas McGhee.
p. 632. Prominent Men of Lamar. Thomas McGhee, who was for a long time a citizen of that township, but now of Lock Haven, served one term as sheriff and two terms as prothonotary.
p 541 – Dec. 25, 1841, “On motion, the meeting was severally addressed with much effect, after which new members were added to the total abstinence pledge: Thomas McGhee.
p. 663 - Wayne Township, The Clintondale flouring-mill was built in 1827 by John McGhee, father of ex-sheriff Thomas McGhee.
Historical and Biographical Work: or, Past, and Present of Clinton County, PA, J. Milton Furey, 1892.
p. 339. Salona. In 1819 John McGhee purchased the said tract of land, and erected the stone mill now is use, and owned by John P Heard and the heirs of George Herr. (referring to a tract of land granted to Mary Austin in 1769, lying on the north side of village, known as the “Deep Spring Farm.”
Article about son James Mcghee:
Kansas, a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc, 1912.
James W McGhee, the well known register of deeds of Mitchell county, is a Pennsylvanian by birth. He was born August 24, 1844, at Salona, Clinton county, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Driesbach) McGhee, both also natives of the Keystone State. The father was born on a farm in Clinton county, Pennsylvania, in September, 1808. His father and mother were natives of Ireland and Scotland, respectively. Thomas McGhee was engaged in the mercantile business in Clinton county in early life and later entered politics and was elected to the office of prothonotary (clerk of the district court), serving in that capacity four years, when he was elected registrar of wills and recorder of deeds. He also served four years as sheriff of Clinton. He was a Thirty-second degree Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Methodist church. He died April 10, 1878 (this date is wrong). His wife, to whom he was married at Lock Haven, Pa., was also a native of that State and was born in Carbon county in 1824, of German ancestors. They had fourteen children, four of whom are living, as follows: Mary M., born in 1838, now the widow of John L. Doty, Lincoln, Neb.; Ella, born in 1840, married M. M. Trout, Canton, Pa.; James W., born August 24, 1844, and Robert H., born in 1846.
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His son
The Clinton County Times, Clinton County, PA, Fri., Aug. 23, 1912.
Uncle Bob McGhee, Lock Havens most popular fireman, who is lived by all the boys and girls because of his kindness and gentleness, left on Thursday afternoon for Hampton Roads, Virginia, where he will enter the National Soldiers Home. Mr. McGhee was given six months leave of absence at the August meeting of council and during that time he will make trial of affairs at the soldiers' home, if conditions are satisfactory he will make it his permanent home, but if not he will return to this city. For 37 years he has been engineer and stoker of the fire department and janitor of Hope Hose Co., and the council manic room and has always been faithful and diligent in his duties. He has always been found at his post and has given the alarm of fire on countess occasions. He is the oldest firemen in the city and his absence will be keenly noted. On Wednesday night he was tendered a delightful banquet at the Eagle Hotel by the members of Hope Hose Co., at which about 50 were present. Here's health and best wished to Uncle Bob in his new home.
The Clinton County Times, Fri., Sept 27, 1912.
Times Siftings.
Uncle Bob McGhee of this city, who spent five weeks in the Soldiers' home at Hampton Roads, Va., returned home Saturday. Bob says that Lock Haven is good enough for him and he is home to stay.
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