SILAS McCLISH, (27), son of Hannah (Stephens) McClish, (13), was born in Ross County, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1804; accompanied his parents to Putnam County, of which he was the first judge, which position he held for over twenty years, and "was quite wealthy"; was married by James Lenox, Esq., Jan. 2, 1823, to Nancy Mellinger, daughter of David Mellinger, of Shelby County, Ohio; there were seven children:
111. LYDIA, b. Jan. 24, 1824; m. Daniel Ridenour.
112. THOMAS, b. Dec. 11, 1825; m. Susanna Curtis.
113. JOHN, b. Jan. 27, 1829; m. 3ts.; d. ——.
114. WILLIAM, b. April 24, 1823; m. Mary E. Wagoner.
115. HANNAH ELIZA, b. Feb. 2, 1837; m. Samuel Holt.
116. SARAH, b. Feb. 8, 1838; m. John Wilser.
117. DAVID, b. Aug. 29, 1841; d. Jan. 5. 1861, unm. falling off a gunboat into the Missippi River.
SILAS McCLISH, married secondly Mrs. Sallie (Carter) Hopkins about 1854, by whom he had no children. He died June 16, 1860.
ELIZA McCLISH, (28), daughter of Hannah (Stephens) McClish, (13), was born Dec. 25, 1806; accompanied her parents to Shelby County, Ohio; married John Bush in 1822; died Nov. 24, 1827; had two children: