Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 20 Jun 1860, Smithland, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 8 Jan 1870, Brookfield, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 10 Jun 1880, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States

Notes:

In the 1870 Census, this child is listed as Mary R. Mary is listed as being born in 1857 in the 1880 Census

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 7 Aug 1850, Oxford Township, Butler, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 20 Jun 1860, Smithland, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 8 Jan 1870, Brookfield, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 10 Jun 1880, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States

Notes:

The 1850 Census has the last name as McLane. The 1860 Census, Joseph is listed as Joseph Bell. He is also listed as being born in 1821. In the 1870 & 1880 Census, he is listed as being born in 1821.

Franklin Democrat, Friday December 5, 1884, page 6, column 2
Mr. J. B. McClain, an old and respected citizen of this city, died very suddenly at his home in East Franklin, early last Friday morning, of heart disease in the [65th] year of his age. He retired apparently in his usual good health at a late hour after having participated in the festivities of a thanksgiving supper and party, which was given at his residence that night. Shortly after his retiring his wife was aroused by his struggles and alarmed at his condition, sent for a doctor, but before his arrival death had laid his icy hand on the sufferer. The funeral took place from the Baptist church, of which he was a member, on Sunday morning from where the remains were taken to Greenlawn cemetery followed by a large funeral cortege with sympathizing friends.

Franklin Democrat, Friday December 5, 1884, page 6, column 4
OBITUARY.
Joseph B. McClain that that was born near Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, July 19, 1820, and died of heart disease in Franklin, Indiana, November 27, 1884, in his sixty fifth year. He was the oldest son in a family of eight children. His father died when he was eleven years old, leaving him at that tender age, under his mother's direction, the entire care of the farm. This care he heroically assumed and with such advice and help, as kind neighbors were ready to give, successfully managed until other members of the family were old enough to bear part of the burden.
At the age of twenty he was converted and united with the Presbyterian church under the ministerial labors of Rev. Dr. Scott, a venerable Scotch divine, who was then pastor of the Presbyterian church in Oxford.
On the first day of September, 1842, he was united in marriage by his pastor, Dr. Scott, to Miss Amanda Newbraugh. By this marriage there is one daughter who is now the wife of John King, of Greensburg. When this daughter was one year old the mother died. On the 10th of August, 1848, he was again married to Amanda Bellew. By this marriage there are five children: Edward; Lizzie, wife of Dr. W. A. McCoy, of this city; Ida, wife of Rev. Charles Boaz, of Utica Ill.; Molly, wife of E. J. Beardsley, of Dale, Ind.; and Frank.
In the spring of 1851 Mr. McClain purchased a farm near Shelbyville Ind., where he resided until he moved to this city. About the year 1856 he severed his membership with the Presbyterian church to unite with the Mt. Gilead Baptist church near his home. By his exemplary Christian life he so won the confidence of the church that the next year he was chosen deacon, which position he held until the year 1871 when he sold his farm and moved to this city, where he resided until his death.
Upon coming to Franklin he immediately joined the First Baptist church and was at once chosen deacon, which office in the church he filled most faithfully until the Lord called him home to be forever at rest.
The Christian life of Mr. McClain was a most positive one in keeping with his profession. He left behind him a name more highly praised than any other legacy he could have left to his sorrowing family.
He was in his usual health up to midnight on the night of his death when his wife discovered he was in some way distressed. She only had time to call the family when quietly and peacefully the spirit took its departure. After a most beautiful and appropriate funeral discourse by his pastor, Rev. C. S. Scott, at the Baptist church, his remains were followed to the grave by a large number of relatives and friends.

Joseph married Amanda Smith on 29 Jul 1848 in Butler County, Ohio, United States. Amanda (daughter of Hezekiah Smith and Sarah "Sally" Drake) was born on 15 Aug 1816 in Ohio, United States; died on 1 Oct 1888 in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States; was buried in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 7 Aug 1850, Oxford Township, Butler, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 20 Jun 1860, Smithland, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 8 Jan 1870, Brookfield, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 10 Jun 1880, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States

Notes:

The 1850, 1860 and 1880 Census has Amanda being born in 1817.

The Franklin Republican, Friday, October 5, 1888, page 5, column 1
Mrs. J. B. McClain died in Shelbyville on Tuesday morning from a cancerous growth. She was the wife of the late Deacon McClain and both were former citizens of this place. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in this city, Wednesday forenoon.

[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]

Although Find A Grave has Amanda passing on October 2, 1888 I am going with the WPA death index for Indiana.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 20 Jun 1860, Hendricks Township, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 8 Jul 1870, Hendricks Township, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Cemetery: 1871, Miller Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States

Notes:

The 1860 & 1870 Census has Hezekiah being born in 1875

According to the website https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~gen2/family/index.htm created by Jean Hehn, Hezekiah is the son of Peter Smith. According to the website, there are bible records to prove this but, no proof of the bible record as it is not posted. I have already found discrepencies in her work as Hezekiah Carey, the son of this Hezekiah, did not die until 1904 and she has him passing in 1897. But, along with the discrepencies are some facts. So, if you use this site, please do your own research to prove what you can to make sure you have it right and documented.

SMITH--On Feb. 2, 1871, at his residence, near Smithland, Shelby Co., Ind., Rev. Hezekiah Smith, in the 87th year of his age.

The subject of this notice was born near Augusta, Ga., July 17, 1784. He in early life removed with his parents to Hamilton Co., O. When but a lad he went to Lexington, Ky., to learn the saddler's trade. While there he professed religion and was baptized by Elder Bainbridge into the fellowship of the Baptist Church in that place, in the seventeenth year of his age. Upon the completion of his apprenticeship he returned to Ohio and united with the Duck Creek Baptist Church. He soon united with the Bethel Baptist Church on Donald's Creek, Clark Co., O. This Church soon licensed him to preach, and in 1824, at the call of the same church, a council convened and ordained him to the work of the ministry. He was very active in preaching the gospel wherever opportunity offered. His sphere seemed to be that of an evangelist rather than a pastor, and in that capacity he preferred to labor. He went everywhere preaching the gospel, and many were led to Christ through his untiring labors and faithful presentation of gospel truth. He never shunned to declare the whole counsel of God. The Bible was his text book, and this he daily studied and consequently became "mighty in the Scriptures." He was truly a Bible preacher.

His moral character was always above reproach. One man said to the writer, "I have known Father Smith for more than forty years, and no man could ever say anything against his Christian character." He was a consistent Christian. He was a man of strong positive convictions. He deliberately and carefully made up his decisions on all moral questions, and then fearlessly and persistently advocated them. He was always in the van in all moral reforms. The great aim and effort of his life seemed to be to elevate society, and to do this by leading the people to Christ.

The last eighteen years of his life were spent in peace on his farm in Shelby Co., Ind., with his companion, who survives him, and with whom he lived over sixty years, surrounded by most of their children. He went down to the grave like a shock of corn fully ripe, and all felt that a good man had gone to his blessed reward. His funeral sermon was preached by the writer from Rev. xiv.13.

Source: The Shelby Republican
Date of Publication: May 10, 1871

Hezekiah married Sarah "Sally" Drake on 1 Apr 1806 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 7 Aug 1789 in New Jersey, United States; died on 21 Mar 1875 in Shelby County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cemetery: Miller Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 7 Aug 1850, Oxford Township, Butler, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 20 Jun 1860, Hendricks Township, Shelby, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 8 Jul 1870, Hendricks Township, Shelby, Indiana, United States

Notes:

The 1860 & 1870 Census has Sarah being born in 1785. From all my years of experience, the ladys were known for fibbing about their age on the census records. Evidently she wanted it to appear that she was 5 years younger than she actually was.