Celebrating a Century of Legacy: The Hoehn-McLain Family's Enduring Impact on Perry County

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Holda Hoehn and Elam McLain, both from Perry County, Missouri, have a story deeply rooted in the area's history. Holda, originally Hulda Emma Hoehn, was born on May 25, 1894, in Perry County. She grew up in a farming family and became the homemaker after her mother's death in 1910. Elam Robert McLain was born on February 9, 1896, in Cape Girardeau County. He grew up in a farming family and later worked for the International Shoe Company in Cape Girardeau. Holda and Elam married on December 11, 1926, in Jackson, Missouri. They had a daughter, Mildred, in 1929, and settled in Perryville. Elam died from pneumonia in 1936 at age 40, leaving Holda to support their daughter by working at the Perryville branch of the International Shoe Company. Holda's life reflects the challenges and resilience required during that era, particularly for widowed women. Their story, documented through census records and obituaries, offers insight into the early to mid-20th century American life, highlighting industrial growth and the evolving roles of women in society. As we mark Holda's 130th birthday, their family's legacy continues to be part of Perry County's history.'