Son of Z and J
Section 658 of South Dumfries history.
CORNELIUS CLUMP, farmer, Paris P.O., was born October 28,1822, in South Dumfries, Lot 17, first concession, and is a son of Zachariah and Jane Clump. His father was born in Duchess* County, State of New York, 6th of September, 1787, and died January 10, 1863. Mrs. Clump was also born in Duchess County, New York State, on the 4th of October, 1793, and she died April 7, 1874. They came to Canada about the year 1819, and were married September 4, 1821, in Dumfries, and settled on the lot on which his son Cornelius now lives. To them were born seven children; six are yet living. Their names are: Cornelius, Rachel, married to Elan Green, of South Dumfries; John, married to Amanda Jane, daughter of Edward Kitchen, of South dumfries; Alonzo, at present owning a farm adjoining the homestead; Harriet Ann and Eliza Jane. Gertrude died August 30, 1832. They were members of the Baptist Church, as are also the family. The original homestead consisted of 150 acres of land, both he and his sons kept adding to it, until at the present time they have 980 acres under cultivation, Cornelius owning 500 and Alonzo 480. This land was owned by Mr. Dickson. Previous to that to the best of Mr. Clump's belief, a Mr. Penman was the owner.
Son of Z and J
Section 658 of South Dumfries history.
CORNELIUS CLUMP, farmer, Paris P.O., was born October 28,1822, in South Dumfries, Lot 17, first concession, and is a son of Zachariah and Jane Clump. His father was born in Duchess* County, State of New York, 6th of September, 1787, and died January 10, 1863. Mrs. Clump was also born in Duchess County, New York State, on the 4th of October, 1793, and she died April 7, 1874. They came to Canada about the year 1819, and were married September 4, 1821, in Dumfries, and settled on the lot on which his son Cornelius now lives. To them were born seven children; six are yet living. Their names are: Cornelius, Rachel, married to Elan Green, of South Dumfries; John, married to Amanda Jane, daughter of Edward Kitchen, of South dumfries; Alonzo, at present owning a farm adjoining the homestead; Harriet Ann and Eliza Jane. Gertrude died August 30, 1832. They were members of the Baptist Church, as are also the family. The original homestead consisted of 150 acres of land, both he and his sons kept adding to it, until at the present time they have 980 acres under cultivation, Cornelius owning 500 and Alonzo 480. This land was owned by Mr. Dickson. Previous to that to the best of Mr. Clump's belief, a Mr. Penman was the owner.
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