Individual Details
Cornelius Jacob Clingenpeel
(10 Sep 1867 - 7 Sep 1961)
One source had Cornelius' middle name as "Joseph."
Cornelius Clingenpeel was know as "Neal " to most, and C. J. to many. To me, as a child, he was great granddad with the feathers--his pure white hair and big mustache reminded by preadolescent mind of bird feathers.
Cornelius Clingenpeel earned a teaching certificate from the Duncan School. The school was also known as the Hales Ford Classical and Mathematical Academy at Scruggs. He taught at Mountain View School and other area schools.
In 1896 he became a merchant for C. L. Saul and Company postmaster of Taccio, Virginia. In 1898 he bought C. L. Saul and Company. One year later he sold the company to T. L. Saul.
Cornelius and his wife began farming on land next to Bush Run in 1899. On 16 March 1900, the land was partially given to them and partially sold to them by Cora's father, Joel Flora. C. J. and Cora began with one milk cow, a calf, a dozen chickens, two pigs and a bay mare.
He was a trustee of the Antioch Church of the Brethren.
As far as I have found, Cornelius Clingenpeel was the first of my Clingenpeel ancestors to join the Church of the Brethren. His wife's family, the Floras, had been long time members of the Brethren.
Cornelius Clingenpeel was know as "Neal " to most, and C. J. to many. To me, as a child, he was great granddad with the feathers--his pure white hair and big mustache reminded by preadolescent mind of bird feathers.
Cornelius Clingenpeel earned a teaching certificate from the Duncan School. The school was also known as the Hales Ford Classical and Mathematical Academy at Scruggs. He taught at Mountain View School and other area schools.
In 1896 he became a merchant for C. L. Saul and Company postmaster of Taccio, Virginia. In 1898 he bought C. L. Saul and Company. One year later he sold the company to T. L. Saul.
Cornelius and his wife began farming on land next to Bush Run in 1899. On 16 March 1900, the land was partially given to them and partially sold to them by Cora's father, Joel Flora. C. J. and Cora began with one milk cow, a calf, a dozen chickens, two pigs and a bay mare.
He was a trustee of the Antioch Church of the Brethren.
As far as I have found, Cornelius Clingenpeel was the first of my Clingenpeel ancestors to join the Church of the Brethren. His wife's family, the Floras, had been long time members of the Brethren.
Events
| Birth | 10 Sep 1867 | Boones Mill, Franklin, VA |  | ||
| Marriage | 2 Feb 1899 | Boones Mill, Franklin, VA - Cora Allie Flora | |  | |
| Death | 7 Sep 1961 | Boones Mill, Franklin, VA | |||
| Burial | Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin, VA |
Families
| Spouse | Cora Allie Flora (1876 - 1967) |
| Child | Edith Elvire Clingenpeel (1899 - 1961) |
| Child | Marvin Everett Clingenpeel (1901 - 1970) |
| Child | Harry Albert Clingenpeel (1903 - 1984) |
| Child | Lloyd Muncie Clingenpeel (1907 - 2002) |
| Child | Joel Samuel Clingenpeel (1912 - 2015) |
| Father | Samuel Clingenpeel (1823 - 1914) |
| Mother | Sarah "Sally" Boitnott (1832 - 1913) |
| Sibling | James Henry Clingenpeel (1862 - 1941) |
| Sibling | Joseph Washington Clingenpeel (1865 - 1955) |
Notes
Birth
Sandra Williams reported that Cornelius Clingenpeel's birth day was the 1st, although the family Bible listed the 10th. I have used the family Bible day. Also, John Boitnott gave 1868 as Cornelius' birth year.Marriage
Cornelius Clingenpeel and Cora Flora were married in her father's (Joel Flora) home by Isaac Bowman. They were not related.Cornelius Clingenpeel owned two automobiles and a truck, but never learned to drive. His sons drove him wherever he needed to go.
Endnotes
1. Clingenpeel, Judy Richardson, Clingenpeel Genealogy and Farm History (Judy Richardson Clingenpeel, 1993. 1333 Bethlehem Road, Boones Mill, VA 24065. Telephone: 540-483-1478).