Husband John Bavington McBride 1 2 3
Born: 15 Mar 1837 - North Strabane Twp, Washington Co, PA 2 4
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Father: Matthew Hamilton McBride (1787-1871) 2 5
Mother: Mary Bavington (Abt 1797-1873) 2 6
Marriage: 28 Jun 1887 7 8
Other Spouse: Almira Jane Scott (1841-1884) 3 9 - 1 May 1873 8 9
Wife Frances Emma Jones 7 8
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Father: Ephraim Jones ( - ) 7
Mother: Mary E. Rambo ( - ) 7
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• They had no children.
General Notes: Husband - John Bavington McBride
He received a good primary and more advanced education at the common schools of his district, supplemented by an extended course of study at Jefferson College, then located at Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It may be said of him that he was a life student, a diligent and thoughtful reader of selected books that furnished the best food for the mind, keeping himself posted in the current literature of the times, a close observer of men and things. In his political predilections he was a leading Democrat and a strong advocate of "clean politics." He held various township offices. Without solicitation on his part he was nominated for the Legislature in 1869, and again in 1890. In both contests he led his colleagues, and although in a strongly Republican district, was defeated in both contests by less than 100 votes. He was one of the corporators of and a stockholder in the "Oak Spring Cemetery Company," located near Canonsburg. He was twice appointed, by Gov. Pattison, a member of the board of managers of Morganza Reform school, and took a special interest in the common schools in his community.
He was born on the farm on which he has always resided. He received his primary education at the common schools of his district, supplemented by an extended course of study at Jefferson College, then located at Canonsburg, Washington County.
In his political predelections he was always a Democrat. A stanch advocate of "clean politics," honest elections and honest men for election, he held with characteristic ability various township offices. Without solicitation on his part he was nominated for the State Legislature in 1869, and again in 1890. Although in a strongly Republican district, he was defeated in each contest by less than 100 votes. Again in 1908 at the earnest solicitation of friends, he stood as opposed to ring rule, booze and boodle at elections and for a higher standard of citizenship, as a candidate for the Legislature and received the hearty support of the best citizens of the county, but failed of election, owing largely to the affiliation of the liquor and kindred interests.
He was one of the charter members of the "Oak Spring Cemetery Company," located near Canonsburg. Mr. McBride was twice appointed by Gov. Pattison to the board of managers of the Morganza Reform School. For many years he served on the school board of his district and worked for the efficiency of the schools.
General Notes: Wife - Frances Emma Jones
from Canonsburg, Washington Co, PA