Son of John Newton McCleary (1823 - 1891) and Mary E. (McCombs) (1828 - 1854)
Husband of Nancy Agnes (Reed).
* my great-great-grandfather on my mother's side
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Obit from the New Castle News (New Castle, PA) 1936
"Pioneer Citizen Taken by Death"
Samuel Scott McCleary, Long Connected with Industries, Dies at 85
Samuel Scott McCleary, 85, one of the pioneers connected with the iron and steel industry in New Castle, died Sunday morning at his home, 112 West Grant Street. Mr. McCleary retired from active work with the closing of the Carnegie steel mills some years ago. During the past year he had been in failing health, suffering from heart trouble, which was the final cause of his death.
Mr. McCleary was the son of John Newton and Mary McCombs McCleary. He was born in New Castle, Dec 25, 1851 in a house which stood between the Fountain Inn and Jefferson Street. His grandfather, Samuel McCleary, was one of the pioneers of New Castle, coming here in 1804, acquiring a large tract of land in what is now West New Castle. The old McCleary homestead stood near the present site of the Lawrence Ice and Storage plant on West Grant Street. He also built the "old stone corner" which stood on the site of the present Y.W.C.A. building.
Early in life Samuel Scott McCleary became identified with what was known as "the old mill" in the capacity of millwright and general superintendent of construction. Later he was employed in a similar capacity with the Carnegie company for 30 years and was one of the best known and most popular men in the community's employ.
During his entire life Mr. McCleary took an active interest in the civic and industrial progress of New Castle. He could always be counted upon to do his part in undertaking.
He was a member of Mahoning Lodge, F and A.M., and was a 32nd degree mason. He was a constant (sp?) member of the First Christian Church.
On Sept 7, 1875, he married Nancy Agnes Reed, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Reed, who predeceased him in death about 18 months. He is survived by the following children:
- Samuel R. McCleary, North Shenango Street;
- Mrs. Robert J. Tully, Charlton (?), PA;
- Mrs. Daniel B. Woolcock, 112 W. Grant Street and
- Mrs. Charles Dickinson Mills, Charlton (?), PA
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. George L. Kepler of McGlenry Ave, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Wednesday at 2pm from the family residence, 112 West Grant Street. Services in charge of Rev. W.W. Sniff, assisted by Rev. Merrill Cadwell, pastor of the First Christian Church.
Interment in Oak Park Cemetery.
Husband of Nancy Agnes (Reed).
* my great-great-grandfather on my mother's side
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Obit from the New Castle News (New Castle, PA) 1936
"Pioneer Citizen Taken by Death"
Samuel Scott McCleary, Long Connected with Industries, Dies at 85
Samuel Scott McCleary, 85, one of the pioneers connected with the iron and steel industry in New Castle, died Sunday morning at his home, 112 West Grant Street. Mr. McCleary retired from active work with the closing of the Carnegie steel mills some years ago. During the past year he had been in failing health, suffering from heart trouble, which was the final cause of his death.
Mr. McCleary was the son of John Newton and Mary McCombs McCleary. He was born in New Castle, Dec 25, 1851 in a house which stood between the Fountain Inn and Jefferson Street. His grandfather, Samuel McCleary, was one of the pioneers of New Castle, coming here in 1804, acquiring a large tract of land in what is now West New Castle. The old McCleary homestead stood near the present site of the Lawrence Ice and Storage plant on West Grant Street. He also built the "old stone corner" which stood on the site of the present Y.W.C.A. building.
Early in life Samuel Scott McCleary became identified with what was known as "the old mill" in the capacity of millwright and general superintendent of construction. Later he was employed in a similar capacity with the Carnegie company for 30 years and was one of the best known and most popular men in the community's employ.
During his entire life Mr. McCleary took an active interest in the civic and industrial progress of New Castle. He could always be counted upon to do his part in undertaking.
He was a member of Mahoning Lodge, F and A.M., and was a 32nd degree mason. He was a constant (sp?) member of the First Christian Church.
On Sept 7, 1875, he married Nancy Agnes Reed, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Reed, who predeceased him in death about 18 months. He is survived by the following children:
- Samuel R. McCleary, North Shenango Street;
- Mrs. Robert J. Tully, Charlton (?), PA;
- Mrs. Daniel B. Woolcock, 112 W. Grant Street and
- Mrs. Charles Dickinson Mills, Charlton (?), PA
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. George L. Kepler of McGlenry Ave, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Wednesday at 2pm from the family residence, 112 West Grant Street. Services in charge of Rev. W.W. Sniff, assisted by Rev. Merrill Cadwell, pastor of the First Christian Church.
Interment in Oak Park Cemetery.
Son of John Newton McCleary (1823 - 1891) and Mary E. (McCombs) (1828 - 1854)
Husband of Nancy Agnes (Reed).
* my great-great-grandfather on my mother's side
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Obit from the New Castle News (New Castle, PA) 1936
"Pioneer Citizen Taken by Death"
Samuel Scott McCleary, Long Connected with Industries, Dies at 85
Samuel Scott McCleary, 85, one of the pioneers connected with the iron and steel industry in New Castle, died Sunday morning at his home, 112 West Grant Street. Mr. McCleary retired from active work with the closing of the Carnegie steel mills some years ago. During the past year he had been in failing health, suffering from heart trouble, which was the final cause of his death.
Mr. McCleary was the son of John Newton and Mary McCombs McCleary. He was born in New Castle, Dec 25, 1851 in a house which stood between the Fountain Inn and Jefferson Street. His grandfather, Samuel McCleary, was one of the pioneers of New Castle, coming here in 1804, acquiring a large tract of land in what is now West New Castle. The old McCleary homestead stood near the present site of the Lawrence Ice and Storage plant on West Grant Street. He also built the "old stone corner" which stood on the site of the present Y.W.C.A. building.
Early in life Samuel Scott McCleary became identified with what was known as "the old mill" in the capacity of millwright and general superintendent of construction. Later he was employed in a similar capacity with the Carnegie company for 30 years and was one of the best known and most popular men in the community's employ.
During his entire life Mr. McCleary took an active interest in the civic and industrial progress of New Castle. He could always be counted upon to do his part in undertaking.
He was a member of Mahoning Lodge, F and A.M., and was a 32nd degree mason. He was a constant (sp?) member of the First Christian Church.
On Sept 7, 1875, he married Nancy Agnes Reed, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Reed, who predeceased him in death about 18 months. He is survived by the following children:
- Samuel R. McCleary, North Shenango Street;
- Mrs. Robert J. Tully, Charlton (?), PA;
- Mrs. Daniel B. Woolcock, 112 W. Grant Street and
- Mrs. Charles Dickinson Mills, Charlton (?), PA
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. George L. Kepler of McGlenry Ave, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Wednesday at 2pm from the family residence, 112 West Grant Street. Services in charge of Rev. W.W. Sniff, assisted by Rev. Merrill Cadwell, pastor of the First Christian Church.
Interment in Oak Park Cemetery.
Husband of Nancy Agnes (Reed).
* my great-great-grandfather on my mother's side
---------------------------------------------------------
Obit from the New Castle News (New Castle, PA) 1936
"Pioneer Citizen Taken by Death"
Samuel Scott McCleary, Long Connected with Industries, Dies at 85
Samuel Scott McCleary, 85, one of the pioneers connected with the iron and steel industry in New Castle, died Sunday morning at his home, 112 West Grant Street. Mr. McCleary retired from active work with the closing of the Carnegie steel mills some years ago. During the past year he had been in failing health, suffering from heart trouble, which was the final cause of his death.
Mr. McCleary was the son of John Newton and Mary McCombs McCleary. He was born in New Castle, Dec 25, 1851 in a house which stood between the Fountain Inn and Jefferson Street. His grandfather, Samuel McCleary, was one of the pioneers of New Castle, coming here in 1804, acquiring a large tract of land in what is now West New Castle. The old McCleary homestead stood near the present site of the Lawrence Ice and Storage plant on West Grant Street. He also built the "old stone corner" which stood on the site of the present Y.W.C.A. building.
Early in life Samuel Scott McCleary became identified with what was known as "the old mill" in the capacity of millwright and general superintendent of construction. Later he was employed in a similar capacity with the Carnegie company for 30 years and was one of the best known and most popular men in the community's employ.
During his entire life Mr. McCleary took an active interest in the civic and industrial progress of New Castle. He could always be counted upon to do his part in undertaking.
He was a member of Mahoning Lodge, F and A.M., and was a 32nd degree mason. He was a constant (sp?) member of the First Christian Church.
On Sept 7, 1875, he married Nancy Agnes Reed, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Reed, who predeceased him in death about 18 months. He is survived by the following children:
- Samuel R. McCleary, North Shenango Street;
- Mrs. Robert J. Tully, Charlton (?), PA;
- Mrs. Daniel B. Woolcock, 112 W. Grant Street and
- Mrs. Charles Dickinson Mills, Charlton (?), PA
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. George L. Kepler of McGlenry Ave, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Wednesday at 2pm from the family residence, 112 West Grant Street. Services in charge of Rev. W.W. Sniff, assisted by Rev. Merrill Cadwell, pastor of the First Christian Church.
Interment in Oak Park Cemetery.
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