(Macomb Journal February 1, 1877)

Died. M'Clure - at his late residence in Bethel township, Friday January 26, 1877. Samuel McClure, in his 66th year. The deceased was born in Cumberland county, Kentucky, June 23, 1811. In 1835 he emigrated to Illinois, and settled in Morgan county, from which place he came to McDonough in the year 1844, where he resided until the time of his death. His remains were taken, Sunday, to the cemetery near Ebenezer church, and there deposited to await the resurrection. Another pioneer has gone.