Lived 37 years in McDonald, New Mexico (situated in Lee county, New Mexico between Tatum and Lovington, according to Obit. Jim McClish was foreman of a large ranch there.
Sophie's name is given as "Budder" by the Rootsweb record for her. An alternate and possibly more accurate "Bueter" spelling was given (source?) for the father who returned to Germany. Rootsweb also gives Woman Nickels (b. 1842) as the mother. Owen is preferred (rationale?).
Obit states children are Mrs. Emma Phillips, Rhoda Whatley and 3 sons: J. P. Hobbs (? not McClish?), Dr. Barney McClish, of Electra and Marvin of McDonald, New Mexico.
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Obit states location and that John R. Freeman of Southside Church of Christ officiated. Rix funeral Home handled arrangements.
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