Her death certificate records China McClain, age 29, birthdate blank, born in Rowan Co., died 25 Dec 1917 in Rowan Co., Ky, father Jim McClain born in Ky, mother’s maiden name Docie Sparks, born in Rowan Co., cause of death “she has been an invalid for a long time was born idiot”, informant Lewis McClain.

Her stone in the McClain Cemetery next to those of her parents says only “Cheney McClain”, no dates. All three stones were placed by Virginia (McClain) Cox and Christine (McClain) Bigham, who are daughters of Chester McClain and granddaughters of Luster McClain.