William Tilden McClain
William Tilden McClain, son of Mary and Harry McClain and an elder brother to David Jack McClain was born on 14 January 1923 in Shelbyville, Indiana. McClain was academically oriented and studied law at Indiana School of Law, graduating Magna cum laude. While studying, he excelled in boxing, sailing and shooting. He was keenly involved in the civil rights movement and labour issues. After graduating from Law School, he worked on the Industrial Labour Board of the State of Indiana and served as Deputy District Attorney for Illinois.