Obituary of a Civil War Veteran

John M. Clay, one of the pioneer residents of Lawrence township, died at his home in Andis Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, aged 80 years. Old age, coupled with the effects of a severe fall sustained during the winter, brought about his demise.

The deceased was a veteran of the civil war, having been an officer in Company K, Fifth West Virginia Infantry. He is survived by the following-named children: Lee and J. C. Clay, Mrs. David Griffith and Miss Josie Clay of Andis, and M. G. Clay of West Virginia.

Few residents of this county had a wide acquaintance or stood higher in the esteem of the community than John M. Clay, and the announcement of his death will bring regret to many of his life long friends.

The funeral services were held at Rock Camp at 10 a. m. Saturday and were conducted by Rev. Andrew Plumb.

Ironton Register, 8 May 1902, Thursday.