McLemore is a Scottish surname, possibly derived from an anglicisation of the

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...

name ''Mac Gille Mhoire'' (meaning "Son of the Follower of the Virgin Mary"), the same origin as the name Gilmour. Notable people with this surname include: *

A. Jeff McLemore Atkins Jefferson McLemore (March 13, 1857 – March 4, 1929) was an American newspaper publisher, State Representative and United States Representative from Texas. Early life McLemore was born on a farm near Spring Hill, Tennessee, on March 13, ...

(1857–1929), American newspaper publisher, State Representative and United States Representative from Texas * Albert S. McLemore (1869–1921), American officer serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War *

Amos McLemore Amos McLemore (August 23, 1823 – October 5, 1863) of Jones County, Mississippi, was a schoolteacher, Methodist Episcopal minister, merchant and Confederate States Army soldier. He was killed at Deason Home. Introduction and ancestry McLem ...

(died 1863) Jones County, MS anti-secessionist who became commander of a Confederate company, the Rosin Heels *

Anna-Marie McLemore Anna-Marie McLemore is a Mexican-American author of young adult fiction magical realism, best known for their Stonewall Honor-winning novel ''When the Moon Was Ours'', ''Wild Beauty,'' and ''The Weight of Feathers''. Personal life McLemore is ...

, Mexican-American author of young adult fiction * Ben McLemore (born 1993), American basketball player
K.K.McLemore (A.K.A. Kaelon McLemore)
American author and political figure * Chris McLemore (born 1963), former American football running back * Clinton W. McLemore, American psychologist and author *

Dana McLemore Dana McLemore (born July 1, 1960) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints. He played his high school football at Venice High School and c ...

(born 1960), former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League * David McLemore (born 1987), American tubist and Instructor of tuba and euphonium *

Doris McLemore Doris Jean Lamar-McLemore (April 16, 1927 – August 30, 2016) was an American teacher who was the last native speaker of the Wichita language, a Caddoan language spoken by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, indigenous to the U.S. states of Oklah ...

(1927–2016), the last fluent speaker of the Wichita language of the Great Plains of North America * Elle McLemore (born 1991), American actress *

Emmett McLemore Emmett "Red Fox" McLemore (September 12, 1899 – May 19, 1973) was a professional football player who played in the National Football League during the 1923 season. That season, he joined the NFL's Oorang Indians. The Indians were a team bas ...

, professional football player who played in the National Football League * Henry McLemore, sports columnist for the Hearst Newspapers organization *

James McLemore James McLemore (1782–1834) was a white Baptist minister in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a leader of the Alabama Baptist Association and founder of a number of churches. He is known also for having an African American associate minister, the ensla ...

, Alabama preacher and co-founder of the Alabama Baptist Association * John B. McLemore (died 2015), American antiquary horologist and polymath and central figure of the podcast ''

S-Town ''S-Town'' is an American investigative journalism podcast hosted by Brian Reed and created by the producers of '' Serial'' and ''This American Life''. All seven chapters were released on March 28, 2017. The podcast was downloaded a record-breaki ...

'' * Lamonte McLemore (born 1939) is an American vocalist and a founding member of The 5th Dimension, a popular vocal group of the late 1960s and early 1970s *

Leslie B. McLemore Leslie-Burl McLemore (born August 17, 1940) is an American civil rights activist and political leader from Jackson, Mississippi. He served as interim mayor of Jackson following the death of Frank Melton on May 7, 2009 until the inauguration of re- ...

(born 1940), civil rights activist and political leader in Jackson, Mississippi * Malik McLemore (born 1997), German-American professional footballer *

Mark McLemore Mark Tremell McLemore (born October 4, 1964) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and utility player in Major League Baseball (MLB). Early years McLemore grew up in Southeast San Diego, where he went to Samuel F. B. Morse ...

(born 1964), former second baseman and utility player in Major League Baseball *

Mark McLemore (pitcher) Mark Steven McLemore (born October 9, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Houston Astros in 2007. McLemore graduated from Del Oro High School, and attended Oregon State University. In 2001, he played collegiate sum ...

(born 1980), Major League Baseball pitcher *

McCoy McLemore McCoy McLemore Jr. (April 3, 1942 – April 30, 2009) was an American professional basketball player in the 1960s and 1970s. He played college basketball for Drake University. Basketball career Early years Born in Houston, Texas, McLemor ...

(1942–2009), American former college and professional basketball star of the 1960s and 1970s * Monica McLemore (born 1969), American nurse and academic * Shawn McLemore (1967–2021), American gospel musician and leader of New Image * Thomas Henry McLemore, American politician *

Thomas McLemore Thomas Tyree McLemore (born March 14, 1970) is a former American football tight end who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football for Sout ...

(born 1970), American football player * William Sugars McLemore (1830–1908), circuit judge for Tennessee, colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War

The McLemore clan

The McLemore clan has multiple coat of arms and standards all of which contend for a historical spot. The Clan Motto has remained the same for generations without contending. The McLemore Clan Motto: Perseveranti dabitur Motto Translation: "It will be given with perseverance." The clan has become largest in Canada and North America with many African Americans and Native American clan members. The current head of Clan McLemore is an American by the Name of Marc Anthony McLemore, whom received his Chiefdom from his father Paul C. McLemore upon his death in December 2018. Paul had a master's degree in History and Library studies, and upon family tree research was told by a Scottish source, that he was indeed the "son of the Chief." As of 2019 attempts to have a McLemore clan Gathering and highland game festival are on hold until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A new proper and permanent coat of arms will be voted on at the event when it finally takes place.

The McLemore clan

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