Captain William Charles Barclay, prominent retired transport master, and son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Forbes Barclay early Oregon City pioneers, died Wednesday at the United States marine hospital in San Francisco, Cal., following an illness of 2 1/2 years. Soon after leaving Oregon City, after retiring from the marine service, two years ago, Captain Barclay entered the marine hospital, where he had since been receiving medical attention.

Captain Barclay was born in Oregon City, May 12, 1856. He spent his younger days there and attended the local school. He made two trips to the orient and later made a trip to Liverpool. From that time on he sailed the water on various ships.

Captain Barclay is survived by his sisters, Miss Katie Barclay and Mrs. W. E. Pratt, Oregon City; his nieces, Miss Cis Barclay Pratt and Mrs. Jack Miles of this city; a nephew, Forbes Barclay Pratt, Portland; a grandniece, Betty Pratt, Portland, and a grandnephew, John Nelson Wisner Jr. of Buenos Aires.