Aaron Clingman married Eliza F Foster - 26 Jan 1865
Parents of Elfie Clingman (died abt 1901)
Ord Clingman
Mattie Clingman &
Emma Clingman

Co. E. 156th Iowa Inf
G.A.R.

February 22, 1923
Cawker City Ledger
Aaron Clingman
- In the death of Aaron Clingman, at St.
Joseph's hospital in Concordia last Thursday,
Feb. 15th, this community lost one of its
pioneers, and one of its most highly
esteemed citizens. Mr. Clingman had
been ill more or less for two or three
years, and had he been a man of less
correct habits of life, he would have
succumbed to his ailments long ago.
His body was brought to this city on
Saturday, and funeral services were
held at the M. E. church that afternoon,
conducted by the Rev. J. L. Mitchell,
assisted by Rev. H. P. Blunt, interment
being made in Prairie Grove cemetery
at the side of his wife, Eliza F. Clingman,
who died in December, 1911. The service
was attended by a large concourse of
friends and relatives, among them being
his three surviving children and their
families. Aaron Clingman was born in
Ohio, Feb. 9th, 1843, consequently was
more than 80 years of age at the time
of his death. In 1849 he moved to
Danville, Iowa, with his parents, and here
grew to manhood, enlisted in the 15th
Iowa Volunteers during the Civil War, and
served his country with credit, being
severely wounded during the Battle of
Shiloh.
After his return from the army, Jan.
26th, 1865, he was married to Eliza F.
Foster, and to them four children were
born, one of whom, Effie Ayers, died in
Colorado about 22 years ago. The others,
Ord Clingman of Lawrence, Mattie
(Mrs. Fred) Sutton of Concordia, and
Emma (Mrs. Frank)Shearer of Kansas City,
Mo. were with him at his death, and
attended his funeral. W. C. Cady of
Osborne was a nephew of Mr. Clingman,
and the King's and Coad's who came
from the same community of Danville,
Iowa, seemed almost as close to him as
relatives.
Mr. Clingman came to this section in
1879, buying a homestead relinquishment
on the farm about five miles northeast
of this city on the Jewell county line,
which he always called his home. Some 15
or 16 years ago they decided to retire
from the farm, and Mr. Clingman built
a fine home in town, the place now
occupied by Syd Hill, and there they
lived until Mrs. Clingman died, the
property being given to Mrs. Sutton
later on. After Sutton's left town,
Mr. Clingman made his hone on the farm,
making frequent visits to the homes of
his children. In spite of his advanced
age, he did all his work about the house,
and insisted on living alone. It was a
great pleasure for him to entertain
his friends, and the women visitors
always marveled at the neatness and
comfort of his home.
He was a devout Christian, a member
of the M. E. church since Feb. 4, 1883,
and for many years taught a Bible Class
in the Sunday School. His courtesy was
unfailing and he was always a welcome
guest at public affairs. His life was
clean and his honor unsullied, and he
leaves to his children and grandchildren
a rich heritage in their memory of him.