Solomon McClimans
Solomon McClimans, farmer and stock-raiser, P.O. Range, son of Isaac and Mary (Parker) McClimans, was born August 15, 1835, and on October 15, 1861, married Eliza Henry, by whom he had three children, viz.: Hermon A., born September 1, 1863; Ella May, born May 17, 1876; and Charles William, born June 18, 1878. Mr. McClimans lived with his father until twenty-five years of age, assisting with the work on the farm. He then leased his father's farm for four years, at the expiration of which term he began renting, and so continued until he purchased 130 acres where he now lives, which he has since increased to 316 acres. He also owns 157 acres on the Danville & Bloomingburg pike. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Grange society, and for seven years was a Trustee of the township.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]