Merchant and Justice of the Peace. Son of Henry and Sarah (Simpkins) Guyton. Following the death of Henry, Sarah married William Clingan, who adopted Andrew and changed his name to Clingan.
Andrew married Elizabeth Ann Clark on 17 Feb 1842 in Madison County, OH. Father of Alonzo P. b. 28 Jan 1843, Laura V. b. 17 Nov 1844, Mary Gruesilla b. 11 Dec 1847, William b. 28 Feb 1849, Ida Flora b. 29 Dec 1851, James Henry b. 14 Feb 1855 and Franches H. b. 7 Nov 1858.
Civil War Veteran.
DEATH RECORD
THE HARVEST OF THE GRIM REAPER
CLINGAN
'Squire A. J. Clingan, a highly esteemed old resident of Summerford, died at 11 o'clock last night after a lingering illness, terminating in uraemic poisoning.
The deceased was born in Maryland, August 21, 1820, and located in Summerford in 1839, where he has since resided.
He worked for years at his trade, tailoring, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace for over thirty years.
He was married in 1842 to Elizabeth A. Clark and seven children were born of the union, six now living: Laura Arnold, Mary Weller, Urbana, Wm. L., James H., Ida Foster and Fannie West, Springfield.
The funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, Summerford, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
(Copied from the Clingan Family bible).
SKETCH-
Andrew J. Clingan, who won a good record while fighting for his adopted country in the late war, and has since acquired a high reputation as a useful citizen of Madison County, is a prominent member of his community, being at the present time Justice of the Peace of Summerford. He is an adopted son of William Clingan, who died in Maryland at an early day.
Andrew J. was born in Washington County, that State, August 21, 1820, and, when reaching mature years, learned the trade of a tailor. He resided in his native place until 1839, when he came to Springfield, Ohio, and there carried on his trade until 1842, at which time he came to West Jefferson, this county, and was similarly employed for the following seven years.
In the spring of 1850, he of whom we write made his home in Summerford, where he was established as a merchant tailor until 1865, and for the three succeeding years was engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Clingan then became the proprietor of a clothing store, which he carried on successfully for two years, his ability in business affairs enabling him to accumulate a handsome competence.
He has served his fellow-townsmen in different capacities, and is the incumbent at the present time of the office of Justice of the Peace.
During the administration of President Hayes, he was Postmaster at Summerford, when, by his genial and cordial manners, he prepossessed people in his favor.
He has also been Township Clerk for five years, and Constable for a number of terms, in which positions he discharged his obligations in a most creditable and satisfactory manner.
The lady to whom Mr. Clingan was married, February 17, 1842, was Miss Elizabeth Ann Clark, who was born in Maryland, January 24, 1824. To them have been granted a family of seven children: Alonzo, Laura V., Mary, William, Ida F., James and Frances. During the late war, Alonzo served in the Union army as a member of Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Regiment. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga and confined in Andersonville, where he died October 30, 1864. Laura V., the second child of our subject, is the wife of J. T. Arnold of Troy, this State; Mary married Frank Weller, and William married Emma Eckls; Ida is the wife of T. C. Foster; James married Addie Cartzdafner and Frances became Mrs. Thomas Welch(West).
Mrs. Clingan is a devoted member of the Christian Church, with which denomination she has worshipped for a quarter of a century.
Mr. Clingan enlisted in July, 1861, joining Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and did brave and efficient service for twenty-nine months. He participated in many of the important battles of the war, and received his discharge from Gen. Rosecrans on account of physical disability.
His long residence in this county has made him well known throughout its borders and an upright life has won him universal esteem.
(Copied from the "History of Madison County, Ohio").
NAME CHANGE - Archives of Maryland, Vol. 540, Page 143.
Passed Feb. 25, 1829-An Act altering and changing the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, to Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Name changed - Sec 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, that the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, of Washington county, be and the same is hereby altered and changed to Andrew Jackson Clingan; and it shall and may be lawful for the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, at all times hereafter, to be called and known by, and hold and use the name of, Andrew Jackson Clingan, and by the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan, to purchase, sell, convey or demise, to sue and be sued, in any court of law or equity; and that all securities, promises, contracts, assurances, deeds, and lawful acts whatever, hereafter to be made or done by or to the said Andrew Jackson Clingan, shall be of the same force and effect, and equally available, to all intents and purposes, as if the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan had been his true and proper name.
Rights, & c extended to him - Sec. 2 And be it enacted, That all rights and privileges which are now enjoyed by the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, and that all liabilities to which he is now subject are hereby continued and extended to him under the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Andrew married Elizabeth Ann Clark on 17 Feb 1842 in Madison County, OH. Father of Alonzo P. b. 28 Jan 1843, Laura V. b. 17 Nov 1844, Mary Gruesilla b. 11 Dec 1847, William b. 28 Feb 1849, Ida Flora b. 29 Dec 1851, James Henry b. 14 Feb 1855 and Franches H. b. 7 Nov 1858.
Civil War Veteran.
DEATH RECORD
THE HARVEST OF THE GRIM REAPER
CLINGAN
'Squire A. J. Clingan, a highly esteemed old resident of Summerford, died at 11 o'clock last night after a lingering illness, terminating in uraemic poisoning.
The deceased was born in Maryland, August 21, 1820, and located in Summerford in 1839, where he has since resided.
He worked for years at his trade, tailoring, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace for over thirty years.
He was married in 1842 to Elizabeth A. Clark and seven children were born of the union, six now living: Laura Arnold, Mary Weller, Urbana, Wm. L., James H., Ida Foster and Fannie West, Springfield.
The funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, Summerford, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
(Copied from the Clingan Family bible).
SKETCH-
Andrew J. Clingan, who won a good record while fighting for his adopted country in the late war, and has since acquired a high reputation as a useful citizen of Madison County, is a prominent member of his community, being at the present time Justice of the Peace of Summerford. He is an adopted son of William Clingan, who died in Maryland at an early day.
Andrew J. was born in Washington County, that State, August 21, 1820, and, when reaching mature years, learned the trade of a tailor. He resided in his native place until 1839, when he came to Springfield, Ohio, and there carried on his trade until 1842, at which time he came to West Jefferson, this county, and was similarly employed for the following seven years.
In the spring of 1850, he of whom we write made his home in Summerford, where he was established as a merchant tailor until 1865, and for the three succeeding years was engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Clingan then became the proprietor of a clothing store, which he carried on successfully for two years, his ability in business affairs enabling him to accumulate a handsome competence.
He has served his fellow-townsmen in different capacities, and is the incumbent at the present time of the office of Justice of the Peace.
During the administration of President Hayes, he was Postmaster at Summerford, when, by his genial and cordial manners, he prepossessed people in his favor.
He has also been Township Clerk for five years, and Constable for a number of terms, in which positions he discharged his obligations in a most creditable and satisfactory manner.
The lady to whom Mr. Clingan was married, February 17, 1842, was Miss Elizabeth Ann Clark, who was born in Maryland, January 24, 1824. To them have been granted a family of seven children: Alonzo, Laura V., Mary, William, Ida F., James and Frances. During the late war, Alonzo served in the Union army as a member of Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Regiment. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga and confined in Andersonville, where he died October 30, 1864. Laura V., the second child of our subject, is the wife of J. T. Arnold of Troy, this State; Mary married Frank Weller, and William married Emma Eckls; Ida is the wife of T. C. Foster; James married Addie Cartzdafner and Frances became Mrs. Thomas Welch(West).
Mrs. Clingan is a devoted member of the Christian Church, with which denomination she has worshipped for a quarter of a century.
Mr. Clingan enlisted in July, 1861, joining Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and did brave and efficient service for twenty-nine months. He participated in many of the important battles of the war, and received his discharge from Gen. Rosecrans on account of physical disability.
His long residence in this county has made him well known throughout its borders and an upright life has won him universal esteem.
(Copied from the "History of Madison County, Ohio").
NAME CHANGE - Archives of Maryland, Vol. 540, Page 143.
Passed Feb. 25, 1829-An Act altering and changing the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, to Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Name changed - Sec 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, that the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, of Washington county, be and the same is hereby altered and changed to Andrew Jackson Clingan; and it shall and may be lawful for the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, at all times hereafter, to be called and known by, and hold and use the name of, Andrew Jackson Clingan, and by the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan, to purchase, sell, convey or demise, to sue and be sued, in any court of law or equity; and that all securities, promises, contracts, assurances, deeds, and lawful acts whatever, hereafter to be made or done by or to the said Andrew Jackson Clingan, shall be of the same force and effect, and equally available, to all intents and purposes, as if the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan had been his true and proper name.
Rights, & c extended to him - Sec. 2 And be it enacted, That all rights and privileges which are now enjoyed by the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, and that all liabilities to which he is now subject are hereby continued and extended to him under the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Merchant and Justice of the Peace. Son of Henry and Sarah (Simpkins) Guyton. Following the death of Henry, Sarah married William Clingan, who adopted Andrew and changed his name to Clingan.
Andrew married Elizabeth Ann Clark on 17 Feb 1842 in Madison County, OH. Father of Alonzo P. b. 28 Jan 1843, Laura V. b. 17 Nov 1844, Mary Gruesilla b. 11 Dec 1847, William b. 28 Feb 1849, Ida Flora b. 29 Dec 1851, James Henry b. 14 Feb 1855 and Franches H. b. 7 Nov 1858.
Civil War Veteran.
DEATH RECORD
THE HARVEST OF THE GRIM REAPER
CLINGAN
'Squire A. J. Clingan, a highly esteemed old resident of Summerford, died at 11 o'clock last night after a lingering illness, terminating in uraemic poisoning.
The deceased was born in Maryland, August 21, 1820, and located in Summerford in 1839, where he has since resided.
He worked for years at his trade, tailoring, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace for over thirty years.
He was married in 1842 to Elizabeth A. Clark and seven children were born of the union, six now living: Laura Arnold, Mary Weller, Urbana, Wm. L., James H., Ida Foster and Fannie West, Springfield.
The funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, Summerford, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
(Copied from the Clingan Family bible).
SKETCH-
Andrew J. Clingan, who won a good record while fighting for his adopted country in the late war, and has since acquired a high reputation as a useful citizen of Madison County, is a prominent member of his community, being at the present time Justice of the Peace of Summerford. He is an adopted son of William Clingan, who died in Maryland at an early day.
Andrew J. was born in Washington County, that State, August 21, 1820, and, when reaching mature years, learned the trade of a tailor. He resided in his native place until 1839, when he came to Springfield, Ohio, and there carried on his trade until 1842, at which time he came to West Jefferson, this county, and was similarly employed for the following seven years.
In the spring of 1850, he of whom we write made his home in Summerford, where he was established as a merchant tailor until 1865, and for the three succeeding years was engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Clingan then became the proprietor of a clothing store, which he carried on successfully for two years, his ability in business affairs enabling him to accumulate a handsome competence.
He has served his fellow-townsmen in different capacities, and is the incumbent at the present time of the office of Justice of the Peace.
During the administration of President Hayes, he was Postmaster at Summerford, when, by his genial and cordial manners, he prepossessed people in his favor.
He has also been Township Clerk for five years, and Constable for a number of terms, in which positions he discharged his obligations in a most creditable and satisfactory manner.
The lady to whom Mr. Clingan was married, February 17, 1842, was Miss Elizabeth Ann Clark, who was born in Maryland, January 24, 1824. To them have been granted a family of seven children: Alonzo, Laura V., Mary, William, Ida F., James and Frances. During the late war, Alonzo served in the Union army as a member of Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Regiment. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga and confined in Andersonville, where he died October 30, 1864. Laura V., the second child of our subject, is the wife of J. T. Arnold of Troy, this State; Mary married Frank Weller, and William married Emma Eckls; Ida is the wife of T. C. Foster; James married Addie Cartzdafner and Frances became Mrs. Thomas Welch(West).
Mrs. Clingan is a devoted member of the Christian Church, with which denomination she has worshipped for a quarter of a century.
Mr. Clingan enlisted in July, 1861, joining Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and did brave and efficient service for twenty-nine months. He participated in many of the important battles of the war, and received his discharge from Gen. Rosecrans on account of physical disability.
His long residence in this county has made him well known throughout its borders and an upright life has won him universal esteem.
(Copied from the "History of Madison County, Ohio").
NAME CHANGE - Archives of Maryland, Vol. 540, Page 143.
Passed Feb. 25, 1829-An Act altering and changing the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, to Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Name changed - Sec 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, that the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, of Washington county, be and the same is hereby altered and changed to Andrew Jackson Clingan; and it shall and may be lawful for the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, at all times hereafter, to be called and known by, and hold and use the name of, Andrew Jackson Clingan, and by the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan, to purchase, sell, convey or demise, to sue and be sued, in any court of law or equity; and that all securities, promises, contracts, assurances, deeds, and lawful acts whatever, hereafter to be made or done by or to the said Andrew Jackson Clingan, shall be of the same force and effect, and equally available, to all intents and purposes, as if the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan had been his true and proper name.
Rights, & c extended to him - Sec. 2 And be it enacted, That all rights and privileges which are now enjoyed by the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, and that all liabilities to which he is now subject are hereby continued and extended to him under the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Andrew married Elizabeth Ann Clark on 17 Feb 1842 in Madison County, OH. Father of Alonzo P. b. 28 Jan 1843, Laura V. b. 17 Nov 1844, Mary Gruesilla b. 11 Dec 1847, William b. 28 Feb 1849, Ida Flora b. 29 Dec 1851, James Henry b. 14 Feb 1855 and Franches H. b. 7 Nov 1858.
Civil War Veteran.
DEATH RECORD
THE HARVEST OF THE GRIM REAPER
CLINGAN
'Squire A. J. Clingan, a highly esteemed old resident of Summerford, died at 11 o'clock last night after a lingering illness, terminating in uraemic poisoning.
The deceased was born in Maryland, August 21, 1820, and located in Summerford in 1839, where he has since resided.
He worked for years at his trade, tailoring, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace for over thirty years.
He was married in 1842 to Elizabeth A. Clark and seven children were born of the union, six now living: Laura Arnold, Mary Weller, Urbana, Wm. L., James H., Ida Foster and Fannie West, Springfield.
The funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, Summerford, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
(Copied from the Clingan Family bible).
SKETCH-
Andrew J. Clingan, who won a good record while fighting for his adopted country in the late war, and has since acquired a high reputation as a useful citizen of Madison County, is a prominent member of his community, being at the present time Justice of the Peace of Summerford. He is an adopted son of William Clingan, who died in Maryland at an early day.
Andrew J. was born in Washington County, that State, August 21, 1820, and, when reaching mature years, learned the trade of a tailor. He resided in his native place until 1839, when he came to Springfield, Ohio, and there carried on his trade until 1842, at which time he came to West Jefferson, this county, and was similarly employed for the following seven years.
In the spring of 1850, he of whom we write made his home in Summerford, where he was established as a merchant tailor until 1865, and for the three succeeding years was engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Clingan then became the proprietor of a clothing store, which he carried on successfully for two years, his ability in business affairs enabling him to accumulate a handsome competence.
He has served his fellow-townsmen in different capacities, and is the incumbent at the present time of the office of Justice of the Peace.
During the administration of President Hayes, he was Postmaster at Summerford, when, by his genial and cordial manners, he prepossessed people in his favor.
He has also been Township Clerk for five years, and Constable for a number of terms, in which positions he discharged his obligations in a most creditable and satisfactory manner.
The lady to whom Mr. Clingan was married, February 17, 1842, was Miss Elizabeth Ann Clark, who was born in Maryland, January 24, 1824. To them have been granted a family of seven children: Alonzo, Laura V., Mary, William, Ida F., James and Frances. During the late war, Alonzo served in the Union army as a member of Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Regiment. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga and confined in Andersonville, where he died October 30, 1864. Laura V., the second child of our subject, is the wife of J. T. Arnold of Troy, this State; Mary married Frank Weller, and William married Emma Eckls; Ida is the wife of T. C. Foster; James married Addie Cartzdafner and Frances became Mrs. Thomas Welch(West).
Mrs. Clingan is a devoted member of the Christian Church, with which denomination she has worshipped for a quarter of a century.
Mr. Clingan enlisted in July, 1861, joining Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and did brave and efficient service for twenty-nine months. He participated in many of the important battles of the war, and received his discharge from Gen. Rosecrans on account of physical disability.
His long residence in this county has made him well known throughout its borders and an upright life has won him universal esteem.
(Copied from the "History of Madison County, Ohio").
NAME CHANGE - Archives of Maryland, Vol. 540, Page 143.
Passed Feb. 25, 1829-An Act altering and changing the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, to Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Name changed - Sec 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, that the name of Andrew Jackson Guyton, of Washington county, be and the same is hereby altered and changed to Andrew Jackson Clingan; and it shall and may be lawful for the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, at all times hereafter, to be called and known by, and hold and use the name of, Andrew Jackson Clingan, and by the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan, to purchase, sell, convey or demise, to sue and be sued, in any court of law or equity; and that all securities, promises, contracts, assurances, deeds, and lawful acts whatever, hereafter to be made or done by or to the said Andrew Jackson Clingan, shall be of the same force and effect, and equally available, to all intents and purposes, as if the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan had been his true and proper name.
Rights, & c extended to him - Sec. 2 And be it enacted, That all rights and privileges which are now enjoyed by the said Andrew Jackson Guyton, and that all liabilities to which he is now subject are hereby continued and extended to him under the name of Andrew Jackson Clingan.
Family Members
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