California Biographies
McClymonds, John W.

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

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McClymonds, John W. A native of Butler county, Pennsylvania, born December 28,
1850. Here he attended the common schools for a number of years. Being desirous
of obtaining a good and thorough education, he looked to something higher than
the common schools, and in due time entered the Westminster College, from which
institution he graduated in the Spring of 1871. Soon after he proceeded to
Garnett, Anderson county, Kansas, and was made Principal of the Garnett College,
which position he held until the Summer of 1873, when he came to California, and
located in this county; taught school, and was Principal of the Petaluma High
School for three years. In 1876 he commenced the dry goods business, which he
has continued since. Mr. McClymonds married Virginia M., daughter of George K.
and Harriet Smith, of Detroit, Michigan, on March 13, 1876. Ethel H., born
December 27, 1876, and Roy Smith, born February 18, 1879, are the names and
births of their children.

Source: HISTORY OF SONOMA COUNTY, Alley, Bowen & Co. 1880