1860
John McClerkin, George Nichols, and J. H. Larkins were received as candidates for the ministry.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery" (October 12, 1860), in The Banner of Peace, November 8, 1860, page 4]

1866
Charlotte Presbytery - Rev. J. McClurkan, Charlotte, Tenn.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery", in The Banner of Peace, November 8, 1866, page 1]

1868
John McClurkan, Gillem's Stat'n. Tenn.
Minister - Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1868, page 101]

1869
John McClurkan, Gillem's Station, Tenn.
Minister - Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1869, page 78]

1869
Rev. John McClnrkan [sic], was elected Clerk.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery" (October 9, 1869), in The Banner of Peace, December 16, 1869, page 2]

1870
John McClurkan, Danielsville, Tenn.
Minister - Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1870, page 73]

1871
John McClurkan, Danielsville, Tenn.
Minister - Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1871, page 74]

1872
Rev. J. McClurkan was chosen Clerk.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery" (March 8, 1872), in the Banner of Peace, April 6, 1872, page 2]

1875
J. McClurkan, Stated Clerk
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery" (March 12, 1875), in The Cumberland Presbyterian, June 17, 1875, page 5]

1876
J. McClurkan, Stated Clerk
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery" (March 10, 1876), in The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 6, 1876, page 5]

1876
Rev. J. McClerkin tendered his resignation as Stated Clerk.
[Source: "Extract from the Minutes of the Charlotte Presbytery" (September 8, 1876), in The Cumberland Presbyterian, September 28, 1876, page 5]

1878
All the ministers belonging to the Presbytery, except Revs. R. W. Binkly and John McClerkin, were present.
[Source: "The Charlotte Presbytery" (March 8, 1878), in The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 4, 1878, page 5]

1878
Revs. A. M. Taylor and John McClerkin, and Elder W. T. Pollard, were appointed a committee on examination to meet the candidates and licentiates at Wells Creek church, at 2 o'clock, P.M., Thursday before the next stated meeting.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery" (September 20, 1878), in The Cumberland Presbyterian, October 17, 1878, page 5]

1879
The Rev. John McClurkan was chosen moderator.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery," (March 7, 1879) in The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 1879, page 5]

1879
The opening sermon was preached by the moderator, Rev. John McClerken.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery," (September 26, 1879) in The Cumberland Presbyterian, October 23, 1879, page 5]

1880
1880 Directory used 1878 Directory Information

1880
Rev. J. McClurkan was chosen stated clerk.
[Source: "The Charlotte Presbytery," (September 24, 1880) in The Cumberland Presbyterian, October 28, 1880, page 5]

1881
J. McClurkan, Stated Clerk
[Source: "The Charlotte Presbytery," (March 11, 1881) in The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 14, 1881, page 5]

1881
McClurkan, J., Stated Clerk, Omega, Tenn.
Minister - Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1881, page 82]

1881
Rev. J. McClurkan offered his resignation as stated clerk, which was received.
[Source: "Charlotte Presbytery," (September 16, 1881) in The Cumberland Presbyterian, 1881, page 5]

1882
McClurkan, J., Omega, Tenn.
Minister - Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1882, page 112]

1883
"Revs. J. McClurkan and A. M. Taylor, and brother Will McClurkan (licentiate), were granted letters of dismission and recommendation."
At the meeting of Charlotte Presbytery, March 8, 1883, at Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
[Source: Extract of the Minutes of the Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church published in The Cumberland Presbyterian, March 8, 1883, page 5]

1884
McClurkan, J., Denton, Tex.
Minister - Tehuacana Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1884, page 122]

1885
McClerkin, John, Argyle, Tex.
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1885, page 128]

1886
McClerkin, John, Argyle, Tex.
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1886, page 156]

1887
McClerkin, John, Roanoke, Tex.
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1887, page 153]

1888
McClerkin, John, Roanoke, Tex.
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888, page 165]

1889
McClerkin, John, Roanoke, Texas
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1889, page 174]

1890
McClurkin, John, Roanoke, Texas
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
Pastor - Argyle Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Argyle, Texas
Pastor - Elizabeth Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Roanoke, Texas
Pastor - Oliver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Drop, Texas
Pastor - Roanoke Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Roanoke, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1890, pages 120 & 244]

1891
McClurkan, John, Roanoke, Texas
Minister - Guthrie Presbytery
Pastor - Elizabeth Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Roanoke, Texas
Pastor Flower Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Lewisville, Texas
Pastor - Oliver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Drop, Texas
Pastor - Roanoke Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Roanoke, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1891, page 135 & 262]

1892
Not in list

1893
Not in list

1894
Not in list

1895
McClurkan, John, Poetry, Texas
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
Pastor - Terrill Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Terrell, Texas
Pastor - Turner's Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Poetry, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, pages 161 & 282]

1896
McClurkan, John, Poetry, Texas
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
Pastor - Center Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Wills's Point, Texas
Pastor - Turner's Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Poetry, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, pages 146 & 253]

1897
McClurkan, J. (charge), Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
Pastor - Center Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Canton, Texas
Pastor - Turner's Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Poetry, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, pages 216 & 266]

1898
McClurkan, Joh, without charge, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
Pastor - Center Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Willspoint, Tex.
Pastor - Turner's Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Session Clerk lived in Poetry, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, pages 237 & 280-281]

1899
McClurkin, John, without charge, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, page 185a]

1900
McClurkin, Jno., without charge, Poetry, Tex.Minister - Bacon Presbytery
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, page 199a]

1901
McClurkan, John, retired, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, page 257]

1902
McClurkan, J., retired, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 211a]

1903
McClurkin, Jno., retired, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1903, page 198a]

1904
McClurkan, John, retired, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1904, page 178a]

1905
McClurkin, John, retired, Poetry, Tex.
Minister - Bacon Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1905, page 157a]

1906
Ordained Ministers Deceased
Name: McClurkan, Jno.
Presbytery: Bacon
Occupation: retired
Place of Residence: Poetry, Tex
Date: May 6, 1905
Age: 69
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1906, page 133a]

McClurkan.--May 6, 1905, at his home near Poetry, Texas, Rev. John McClurkan answered the summons from above. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., June 28, 1836. When he was three years old his parents moved to Tennessee; at twelve years of age, his mother having died, he went back to Pennsylvania and lived with a relative until eighteen years of age, when he returned to Tennessee. He joined Charlotte Presbytery at Union, Humphreys County, Tenn., in 1859. He often spoke of the brethren with whom he labored in the early years of his ministry, and just before the end came remarked, "I am the last of the old men of my presbytery." He married Miss C. L. Patey, of Dickson County, Tennessee. This union gave to the world a band of Christian workers almost unexcelled, taken as a family--five boys and five girls. Two of the boys are ministers, Rev. W. H. McClurkan, of Davis, Ind. Ter., and Rev. J. O. McClurkan, of Nashville, Tenn. He came to Texas some years ago and occupied his time preaching and teaching school. After the death of his wife he spent some time in California, returning to Texas he Married Mrs. Lizzie McNutt, of Kaufman County, who survives him. He had not been able to engage actively in the work of the ministry for several years and on Sunday, May 7, we laid his body to rest in the old Campground cemetery. The writer preached the sermon from Acts 11: 24, at 10 a.m., the funeral services taking the place of the regular services. Physically, Bro. McClurkan was never a strong man, still he did a great deal of work and much good ere the summons came. A good man, indeed, has laid down the cross of life for the eternal crown above, and we miss him. Miss him in the church, for he was a safe counselor and an earnest worker; miss him in the congregation, for his presence was a benediction; miss him in the community, for he was a good neighbor, and truly is there a vacant chair in the home. He has left to the sorrowing ones, yea, to every one who came under his influence, a rich legacy, for his life, yes, and his death, was a triumph for the Christian religion. To his last message, "Tell them to remember what I said unto them while yet I was with them; might have been added, 'Follow me as I have followed Christ.'"
    --C. G. Wright.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, July 13, 1905, page 53]