McCLATCHEY, Jas. S. – (from the Prairie Grove Herald) Capt. Jas. S. McClatchey, one of Washington County’s oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in Evansville Monday morning at 3 o’clock. He has been a sufferer for several years from kidney trouble which has of late been very severe. [The Springdale News 11/6/1903] James married January 6, 1857 to Lucinda Ellen Gilbreath in a double wedding with Lucinda’s sister Anne Eliza Gilbreath and James Cowan. He came to Arkansas in 1860. James died in Evansville, Arkansas. He was a captain in the Confederate army. He suffered for several years with kidney trouble which became real severe. He originally came from East Tennessee. James was one of Washington County’s oldest and most respected citizens. He was buried at Cincinnati by the Masonic fraternity. He was a son of Adolphus P. McClatchey, who was born 1805 and Jane R. Workman, born 1805 [Find-A-Grave Memorial #6144428] Capt. James S. McClatchey of Vineyard township, through the columns of today’s Democrat, has declared himself candidate for Sheriff. Capt. Mc is one of the solid citizens and Democrats of the county, and possesses all the necessary qualifications for this position. [Fayetteville Democrat 5/22/1880] Capt. Jim McClatchey, one of the substantial farmers and citizens of Vineyard township, is hauling lumber from the Brown lumber yard, this city, to build him a large and neat residence on his farm. [Fayetteville Democrat 9/1/1881]