From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, page 366.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


SAMUEL McCLELLAN

Samuel McClellan, prominent among the early residents and business 
men of Wheeling, was born in Connecticut in 1795, the son of a 
physician.  He came to Wheeling soon after attaining his majority, 
and established himself in the mercantile and manufacturing business.  
His close application to business soon laid the foundation for his 
prosperity, and at the same time seriously impaired his health so 
much so that he was for a time compelled to quit business and spend a 
time in travel. In 1837 he again embarked in business, opening a 
large boot and shoe house, which soon became the leading house of the 
kind in this section.  He was a man of precise habits, of the 
strictist integrity and honesty.  He particularly esteemed 
punctuality as a prime virtue of business life, and careful himself 
in this respect, expected it in others.  In social life he was 
popular, and in church affairs he was active as a member of the First 
Presbyterian church.  This worthy pioneer died at Wheeling, in 
November, 1860.  He was thrice married, first to Miss Griswold, of 
Connecticut, second to Louisa Reid, of Wheeling, and third to Mrs. 
Shipman, whose maiden name was Edgerton, of Marietta, Ohio.
  

(Linda Fluharty)