Sunday’s Obituary~Mrs. C. B. McNair

Mrs. C. B. McNair
Mrs. C. B. McNair, died at her home near Ebenezer last Monday morning. The News of the death of Mrs. McNair was a distinct shock to her many friends in the town and community. Mrs. McNair was a faithful member of Ebenezer Methodist Church and her life was filled with kindness and good deeds. The influence of her consistent Christian life is a blessed heritage which she leaves to her relatives. Mrs. McNair is survived by one son, Mr. B. E. McNair. The services were conducted by Rev. T. B. Owen. The Advertiser sympathize deeply with the bereaved in this hour of sorrow. [The Chesterfield Advertiser, 8 July 1915, page 3, col 3.] ¹

Mrs. Calvin B. McNair was Albany Hurst, daughter of Miles Hurst and Thetus Thurman Hurst. She was born on 5 January 1850, the last born of eleven children.

Albany and Calvin B. McNair were married in 1885. Their only child, Benjamin Ernest McNair, was born 6 October 1888.

Calvin B. McNair died 1 August 1905 and his wife Albany died 5 July 1915 from chronic Bright’s disease. Calvin and Albany are buried in the Hurst Cemetery, Chesterfield, South Carolina.








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[1] James C. Pigg, Obituaries from the Chesterfield Advertiser 1892-1926; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 2001, page 1. Tombstone of Mrs. C. B. McNair; 5 January 1850–5 July 1915, Hurst Cemetery , Chesterfield County, South Carolina.}