Robert Alderman McLemore, M.D.

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Robert A. McLemore M.D., 88, of Springfield, Ohio died Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the Forum at Knightsbridge, Columbus, Ohio.
He was born August 6, 1919 in Johnston County, North Carolina the son of Dr. George A. and Nellie (Johnson) McLemore and moved to the town of Smithfield as a small boy.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina in 1944, graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1944 and served his Internship there. Dr. McLemore served in the United States Navy as a Medical Officer, Lieutenant j.g. from 1944-46 with combat duty in the Pacific Theatre. He served his residency at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa., from 1947-50 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's of Medical Science degree in Surgery in 1950. He became a Diplomat (1951) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (1952).
Robert married Marjorie Lee Harcourt, August 12, 1944 and moved to Springfield, Ohio in 1950 to begin his 35 year practice in General Surgery, with full surgical privileges at Mercy Medical Center and Community Hospital , Springfield, Champaign County Hospital and Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. In 1963 he formed a partnership with William P. Montanus, M.D. to create Surgical Associates of Springfield. He retired from surgical practice in 1985. He was a member and Deacon of Covenant Presbyterian Church, and was a member of Springfield Country Club, University Club and GODA Club. Among his many associations, Dr. McLemore was a member of County, State and American Medical and Surgical Asociations; served as Chief of Staff and Director of Department of Surgery at Mercy Hospital; served as President of Clark County Education Foundation and Tri-County Council of Continuing Education; served as Vice-president of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce; served on the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood, Ridgewood School, First National Bank (National City), Springfield Credit Bureau, Mercy Medical Center, Friends of Mercy, Friends of Oakwood Village and Mercy Foundation; had Faculty appointments at The Ohio State University and Wright State University Medical Colleges;
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Stephen Harcourt and Karen McLemore, William Estes and Julia McLemore, all of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter Nancy Lee McLemore of Wilmington, North Carolina; one sister Eloise Grady of Smithfield, North Carolina; three grandchildren Anne Harcourt Heath of Raleigh, North Carolina, Kelly (McLemore) and Kenneth Fields II of Cincinnati, Ohio and Scott Robert McLemore of Columbus, Ohio; numerous niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie on July 14, 2006; two sisters Margaret Lee and Lucile Austin; one brother George A. McLemore.
Dr. McLemore donated his body to The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family with inurnment in Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME . Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Mercy Foundation.

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Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The 1910 census showed that he was a Physician in General Practice.

The information on the family of George and Nellie McLemore was excerpted by Robert McLemore Butler from SAMPSON COUNTY HERITAGE, Cumberland County Library, Fayetteville, NC.

According to the 1906 "Yackety Yack", the Fourth Year Medical Class included George Ammie McLemore of Parkersburg, N.C. "His jokes are like bad news." Age 27, height, 5 feet, 10 inches, weight 140. Wake Forest Medical College (1) and (2); University College of Medicine, Richmond, Va. (3); "Phi" Literary Society, W.F.C. In June, 1906, he was awarded an M.D. from the University of North Carolina. That same month he began his medical practice in Cleveland Township, Johnston County, North Carolina. As his patients were scattered all over the countryside, he used a horse and buggy for travel until 1914. He recalled his hardest work was during the flu epidemic of 1918 when he was called upon to keep going day and night. During his career he delivered more than 5000 babies and saved uncounted lives. He also wrote a cartoon and quip series "Aunt Roxie Says" for the Smithfield Hearld.

In 1953, Dr. McLemore married second Mrs. Geneva GODWIN ROWLAND.

A biographical clipping from the North Carolina Collection is referenced as follows:

NAME: McLemore, George Ammie (1878-1961) CALL NO.: CRBo N87 REEL NO.: 24 PAGE(S): 672

http://www.lib.unc.edu/ncc/ref/b75/b75Mc.html

George married Nellie Emily Johnson on 22 Dec 1908 in North Carolina. Nellie was born on 25 Jun 1881 in Johnston County, North Carolina; died on 17 Apr 1934 in Johnston County, North Carolina; was buried in Oakland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Johnston County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Edward Robert JOHNSON and Elizabeth HARRISON.

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They were active members of the Presbyterian Church.He was ordained an Elder in 1910.

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At the time of the 1860 census, he appeared to have been living with his grandfather, Raiford McLemore.

In 1870, he may have been living with his Aunt, Nancy McLemore Lockemy.

1880 Federal Census

David MCLEMOORE Self M Male W 27 NC Farming NC NC
Maggie M. MCLEMOORE Wife M Female W 22 NC House Keeping NC NC
George A. MCLEMOORE Son S Male W 2 NC NC NC
Adda D. MCLEMOORE Dau S Female W 4M NC NC NC Source Information:
Census Place Mcdaniels, Sampson, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254981
NA Film Number T9-0981
Page Number 46B

David married Margaret "Maggie" Penelope Hall about 1877. Margaret was born on 23 Apr 1854 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 19 Jan 1926 in Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her mother, Annie Hall, was living with the family in 1900. She was shown as born in Jan 1825 and the mother of 7 children, four of whom were still living.
Bonnie Seiler shows her as the daughter of Tobias and Ann E. HALL.

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At the time of the 1900 census, she was shown as being the mother of seven children, all still living. She and David had been married 21 years.

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FindAGrave shows him as a son of Tobias McLemore.

At the time of the 1850 Sampson County Census, there appear to be two (2) Hezekiah McLemore's that are enumerated. On the 1850 Sampson County census, Northern Division, dated October 18, 1850, a 23 year-old Hezekiah McLemore was listed, newly married to 23 year old Caroline McLemore. These are the ancestors of Margaret McLemore Lee of Johnston County, North Carolina, who has extensively researched these families. She shows that Hezekiah was the son of Raiford McLemore. Approximately one month earlier, on September 15, 1850, in the Southern District of Sampson County, there is a listing for a 30 year-old Hezekiah McLemore. He was living alone in household 487, but the census indicated that he was newly married within the year, but no wife is listed with him. The listing immediately preceding his is that of Raiford McLemore--father of the 23 year old Hezekiah in the Northern District. As these Northern and Southern District were enumerated more that a month apart, it possible that Hezekiah was simply double counted, with his age being listed incorrectly on the Southern District census. That he was shown as newly married on both census reports adds some credence to this possibility.

At the time of the 1860 census, in the Northern District of Sampson County, Clinton P.O., a 32 year old Hezekiah McLemore can be found. Living with him is 31 year-old Matilda, and a 4 year-old girl named Celestial. Margaret Lee and Robert Butler both indicate that Hezekiah's first wife, Caroline, died shortly after giving birth to their son David, and that Hezekiah remarried Matilda Fowler. Her last name is cited as Campbell in Rev. William McLemore's Sampson index, but this appears to be in error. Hezekiah's son, David is not listed in the household. He is instead living with his grandfather, Raiford.

The 1870 census listing for 70 year-old Raiford McLemore in 1870 shows him still in the Southern Division of Sampson County, along with 37 year old Mary, 22 year old Rachel, 15 year old Amos, 8 year old David, and 7 year old Louanne. Although it is known that the 8 year old David was his grandson, Raiford's relationship to 7 year Louanne is not known. It is also not known of Mary, some thirty years younger than Raiford, was his daughter or a second wife.

Robert McLemore Butler shows Hezekiah M. McLemore as a Pvt 2nd Co A 2nd Artillery Regt. Born 1843 (sic) in Sampson County, Enlisted February 9, 1863 in Clinton. Robert has a copy of a letter he wrote to his father on March 22, 1863 from Fort Cashwell. Hezekiah was hospitalized December 21, 1864 at Wilmington with typhoid pneumonia. Furloughed December 27, 1864 for 60 days.

Margaret McLemore Lee indicated that Hezekiah McLemore died circa 1864 at Fort Fisher during the Civil War, from "illness." However, Robert McLemore Butler found the following death notice of Hezekiah "Died---in Sampson on 2 Jan 1865, at the residence of John FOWLER, Esq., Mr. Hezekiah McLEMORE, in the 39th year of age. (b. 8 Feb 1827..Buried at McLemore Cemetery, Roseboro, N.C. h/o Matilda J. (FOWLER) McLemore. It appears that Hezekiah died from pneumonia while on furlough.

The last major stronghold of the Confederacy, Fort Fisher was the site of two major battles and finally fell January 15, 1865. This earthen fort kept the Cape Fear River and the port of Wilmington open to blockade runners which delivered vital supplies to Confederate armies. Located here are the remains of the fort, a visitor-center with slide orientation and daily guided tours. http://webcom.com/rudd/things/fort/

1866 Sampson County NC Will Bk 36 Pg 56 31 Jul 1866 Hezekiah McLEMORE Widow Matilda J. (FOWLER) MacLEMORE dowery....Plus (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)


The following deed was transcribed by Robert McLemore Butler:

DATUS ROYAL TO HEZIKIAH McLAMORE DEED - SAMPSON COUNTY BOOK 29 PAGE 337

STATE OF NORTH Carolina - SAMPSON COUNTY ?February 13th 1849 .. This indenture made the thirteenth of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and forty nine between Hezikiah McLamore of the one part and Datus D. Royal of the other part both of the County and State aforesaid witnesseth that the said Datus D. Royal for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid and secured to be paid by the said Hezikiah McLamore hath by these presents absolutely bargained sold assigning conveying confirmed and forever set over unto Hezikiah McLamore his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns conveys confirms and forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Sampson butted and bounded as follows on the East side of Little Cohare - beginning at a Dogwood on the North side of The Fayetteville Road thence with the said Road S 40 N 46 1/2 poles to a stake by the Side of the Road near a cotton tree thence S 24 E 49 poles to a Stake thence S 50 W 104 poles to a Small Maple at the run of Bearskin thence down the run to the mouth of Little Bearskin thence up the run of the Same N 57 E to a small _______ gum by the new bridge thence S 5 E 6 1/2 poles to a water Oak Stump by the run of the branch thence up the Said run N 5 E 48 poles thence N 45 E 33 poles thence N 21 E 40 poles N 52 E 2.3 poles thence N66E 9 poles to a bay tree thence W47 ____ to a pine Stump thence N 108 poles to the main Road Sams Corner 92 poles to a large pine stump thence N 85 W 29 poles to a pine thence S 37 W 85 poles to a stake thence S 50 E 33 poles to stake thence S 17 W 80 poles to a stake by the lot thence S 60 E 8 poles to the Beginning containing two hundred and eight and one quarter acres which tract or parcel of land with Singular the benefits advantages and appurtenances _________ unto belonging or in any wise apportioning the said Datus D. Royal doth absolutely bargain sell release convey and confirm unto the Said Hezikiah McLamore his heirs and assigns forever in fee simple and the said Datus D. Royal doth hereby _________ and agree to witnessth __________ Hezikiah McLamore his heirs Executors Administrators ________ forever to ________ granted and bargained land _________ from and against him the said Datus D. Royal or his heirs or any other person or persons whatsoever laying any lawful claims thereto in witness whereof I the Said Datus D. Royal hath here unto set my hand and Seal the day and date above written.

Datus D. Royal

Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of: John Gainey Raiford McLamore

State of North Carolina Sampson County Court of Pleas and Bargains Orcantor Fosster February Term 1849 Thus the foregoing Deed was fully acknowledged in open court and ordered to be Registered Thomas Faison Clk Registered the 6th of April 1849 W. Royal Reg.

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Census Listings:

1860 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Northern Division, PO Clinton
Enumerated 19 Jun 1860
Page 30
228-209
Hazekiah McLamore 32 M Farmer 500 523 NC
Matilda McLamroe 31 F
Celestial A McLamore 4 F

Hezekiah married Caroline Campbell before 1850. Caroline was born about 1827 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died about 1852 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in McLemore Family Cemetery, Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert McLemore Butler writes that Caroline died when her son David Alderman McLemore was born.