Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-31
FRANCIS II. INQUIRE.
DEATH YESTERDAY MORNING or THIS
WEll-kNoWN CITIZEN.
Dar and Christian Gentleman
His Career.

Mr.. Francis II. Mcclure. the well-known
lawyer and popular citizen. died AZ "''V
O'Clock yesterday morning at ms fes'-
dence. No. Jos north Fifth street
His illness was brief. and his death VIII
be n great sorrow 20 the community
Mr.. Mcclure was at his Office last Mob
day, though then by no means we'i' ana
on Tuesday DIR. Hunter Mc'u'c per
formed an operation upon him ior APP
pendicltis. After this he fingered hrst
better and then worse, until Monday
about noon. when the decided chanse
which fore,old his approaching end was
noticed. and he sunk steadily
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
MIR Mcclure was born in Clarke county
forty-four years ago. and was the son or
Rev. Francis IL. Mcguire. n well-known
Episcopal minister. After attending RAN
iolph-Mac College and the University
,. Virginia he taught school in MeckIen-
ourg. Huntsville. Ala. and at Coionei
Thomas Cartcr's. in King William county.
In the mean time he was pursuing the
study Of law, and. coming TO Richmond
about 1873. he entered the Office of the
late lcgh II. Page. lie was admitted to
the bar in 1875. and subsequently entered
the office of Captain John a. Coke lie
remained there a few months, ana theh
began the practice OF his profession on
his own account. but in 1873 formed
partnership with Colonel Tazeweil Elicit
which continued for twelve years.
Mr.. Mcclure was welded TO his pro-
fcssion, and such was his love OF study
of II that even after he had established
himself at the bar he took the summer
law course at the university. lie was
a charter member OF the city lar Asso-
citation. and. through II was the leading
spirit in founding the State Bar AsSocia-
ton. lie was for time president of the
former, and served the latter rs
chairman OF its Executive Commit
tee from its organization until about
year ago. He was also especially
instrumental in bringing about the
establishment Of the Court Of Law and
Equity Of this city.
THOROUGH IN HIS CASES.
MIR. Mcclure enjoyed very large prac-
tice, especially chancery and common
law. and was noted for his thoroushness.
industry, indOmitable energy, and
tenacity. These characteristics. coupled
with fine mind. made him a most diff
cult opponent 10 handle. one Of his best
known cases was that of B0sher against
the Harrisonburg Land Company. In the
Supreme Court OF Appeals he not only
won the case, but the decision OF the
Court established a new principle of law.
and his argument was highly compli-
mented in the opinion. He was never
in politics. but was counsel for Colonel
Spotswood In the contested primary-eiec-
Of
a LIFE WE'LL SPENT,
Mr.. McGuire's life was well and nobly
spent. lie obtained his liberal and part
OF his legal education amid privations
that would have utterly discouraged
many other men. But the struggle Gid
no.; as is often the case. contract MS
views and his nature He was broad
minded. generous-hear,ed, sympathetic.
and spirited. He loved the city
Of his adoption. and was ever ready TO
lend a helping hand to advance her wei
fare lie was "A member of the COM
mittee on Statistics Of the Chamber OF
Commerce. and here as in all of his other
relations. measured up TO the full obhga-
ton that was imposed. Whatever he I'M
dertouk TO do he did with his whole mind
and heart.
F,r a number Of years deceased was 4
member Of the Howitzer Battery, at one
tine a lieutenant III the command. ana
took deep interest in all that concerned
the organization. He was also prominent
in every movement calculated u bring
the University OF Virginia TO the fore
fICnt. .-,>...
Mr.. Mcclure married a daughter Of the
late +. q. Noting. who. with one child
a little daughter-survives him. lie was
thoroughly domestic in his habits. ana
thoroughly wrapped up in his little FANNY.
Socially Mr.. MCGUIRE was quiet anu
uuobtrusive. but he was loyal ana n
ttrse in his friendships. In fact eirAes'-
ness characterized everything ne uhle'-
took. He was a member Of the NestIy
OF 81. James church and a devoted Chris
tan. ami especially prominent in the
Brotherhood of St Andrew. Before no
member Of the Richmond Bar ala
brighter future seem to spread out. lie
enioytd the confidence and esteem OF All
classes. and his name had been frequently
mentioned in connection with hish Ju-'-
cial positions He would have honored
any service 10 which ne might nave pecH
called. and 1t can be truly said that MS
death has cast Il gloom over the COM
munity. ,,
Major Charles NJ Blackford, president
If tn. State Bar Association. was ON
ciauy Informed yesterday afternoon OF
Mr.. NcGuire's death. and immtdia'eI!
telegraphed to Mr.. jackson Guy, secretary
Of the association, as follows:
Il had already heard the sad news
about Mr.. Mcclure. and will go down TO-
morrow and be with you. The bar OF
the state has lost an ornament anu an
eXemplar. . A..
The Executive Committee request that.
so Ear as possible, all other officers ana
members OF the association attend the
funeral
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The funeral will take place from ~.
James church at noon tomorrow anu
the following will be the pali-bearers'
Actiye-Messrs. Joseph Anderson 'oSeph
Rryan. Thomas H. Carter, h. 1. trump
l II. V. Daniel, Tazewell Elicit, Jackson
Guy. James c. Lamb. w. josiah Le"ke'
y II. Steger, Robert w. smith, >. u.
Wallace. and Randolph Wexford.
Honorary-The Nestry OF 81. James
church -
The St. James Chapter. of the Brother
hood of 81. Andrew met in the board
room Of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION last night and adopted resolu-
tions expressing sorrow at the death OF
Mr.. Mcclure and sympathy with his
family. The chapter resolved to attend
the funeral in a body.
The Howitzer Association and the mem
t,ers Of the battery, the latter In citl-
zens dress. will meet at the house to-
morrow morning al II 80 O'Clock 10 attend
the funeral. The Board of Directors OF
the Male Orphan Asylum. OF which Mr..
Mcclure WAS a member, Will also attend