Louisa Isabella Clemens

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• Name: L. B. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1822
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physician - Doctor - Dr.
• Occupation: 1883, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; physician
• Residence: 1883, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1883, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Doctor
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not Given
• Elected Office: 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Levi Clemens, M. D., "was born June 27th, 1855. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm and in attending that old 'Riverbank' public school. When pretty well up in the 'teens' he prepared himself to pass the Teachers' examinations. Being very successful in his undertaking he engaged the Shantz Station school where he taught with marked success for some time, but in course of a few years he found the teaching profession an irksome and irremunerable one. He bid 'Adieu' to this calling and entered upon the study of medicine, and read under Dr. R. McIntyre, of Hespeler, and Dr. J. H. Webb, of the town of Waterloo, well known practitioners of the county, and attended the full course of lectures for four years at the Trinity College, Toronto, and graduated as a M. D., in 1880. Soon after graduating he located in Wellesley village where he had a good practice. Wishing to be located in some larger town, he came to Berlin in spring, 1889, where he has since gained a very large practice, thus proving to be one of our most successful doctors of the county. On February 14th, 1883, he was married to Edith, daughter of Walter Wells of Waterloo. Their family consists of two children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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On the 17th of Mar. 1899, at the Berlin Waterloo hospital, Berlin, Ont., after a very short illness of cerebro spinal meningitis, Dr. Levi Bowman Clemens, son of the late Bro. George Clemens of near Kossuth, Ont., aged 43 years, 8 months and 18 days. He was married on the 14th of Feb. 1883 to Edith Wells of Waterloo. To this union were born two children. His companion died about a year ago, also after a very short illness, and in the same hospital, an unsuccessful operation having been performed upon her. He enjoyed a very extensive practice, and his system gradually gave way under the excessive strain. He was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, who deeply mourn his early death, but none so deeply as the two little ones now left alone to face the battle of life. May God direct their footsteps through the journey of life. Funeral on the 20th from his residence, Cor. Queen and Church Sts., Berlin. Services at the Presbyterian church by A. R. Atkinson and Noah Stauffer.

The Herald of Truth , Vol. XXXVI, No. 8, April 15, 1899 - pages 124-126

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Dr. L.B. Clemens

Great consternation was caused on Friday morning by the news that Dr. L.B. Clemens was seriously ill and lay close to death in the hospital. The doctor had visited a patient on Wednesday night, and towards morning, became so ill himself that he had to have a colleague take his place.

His condition became worse hour by hour and he began to lose consciousness more and more. Dr. Honsberger took over his treatment and had him admitted to hospital. Dr. Baumann of Waterloo and Dr. Fraser of Stratford were called into consultation. However, there was nothing that could be done to save the seriously ill patient. From Thursday afternoon, he did not regain consciousness, and soon after 6: 30 p.m. on Friday evening, he passed away. The cause of death was "cerebral-spinal meningitis," an incurable ailment of the brain and spinal cord.

The deceased was born near Chicopee on June 27, 1855 and was a school-teacher in Shantz Station for several years. In 1880, he graduated as a physician and began his practice in Wellesley. On February 14, 1883, he married Edith Wells of Waterloo, who, almost two years ago, died almost as suddenly as he himself. After a restorative voyage to Australia, he settled down in Berlin in 1889 and soon acquired an extensive practice.

He took an active part in public life. He was a useful member of city council, county council, the board of trade and the health board. In 1898, he made many friends by his pleasant manner and especially, his excellent talent as a speaker. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and belonged to several clubs. He is survived by two children: girls, aged twelve and eight years, who now are alone in this world, with no father or mother.

The burial took place on Monday afternoon at 2: 00 p.m. A large number of friends of the deceased had already gathered at his home before this time, to have a last glance at his earthly remains. The memorial service was held in the Presbyterian church, where Rev. Atkinson spoke in English and Rev. Noah Stauffer, in German. The burial took place in Mount Hope Cemetery. Pall-bearers were: E.P. Clement, C.K. Hagedorn, Jos. Bingemann, J.H. Landreth, Hy Knell, Jr. and W.V. Uttley.

The following floral tributes were made by friends and admirers: from City Council, a large wreath; from Berlin and Waterloo physicians, a broken wheel; from Grand River Lodge No. 151, a compass; from Guelph Valley S.R.M., a triangle; from Berlin Young Liberals, a large symbal; the Berlin Reform Association, a large cushion of roses and lilies; Miss N. Ruddell, bouquet; Union Lodge, C.O.F., an anchor. Among the mourners from out of town, were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wenger, Ayton; Mrs. A.B. Clemens, Scranton, Pa.; Mrs. M.B. Clemens, Toronto; Mrs. D.L. Bowman, Toronto; Milo B. Clemens, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. J. Nyce, Ida, Mich.

Berlin Journal 23 Mar 1899 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk March 4, 2005 for the Kitchener Public Library

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Dr. Robert McIntyre had taken in as a partner, Dr. Levi Clemens, and they rented the Conway store and had their office in it and ran a drug store in connection with their practise, which in those days was not at all uncommon.

Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

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"The bright career of Dr. L.B. Clemens was closed at 6: 40 last evening, when his spirit passed to its Maker, after an illness of less than two days.

Previous to his sudden and fatal attack, he had been enjoying his usual excellent health, and had not complained to any one of feeling unwell. He had intended to go to Stratford Friday.
About one o'clock on Thursday morning, he was called from home to attend a confinement case. He became suddenly unwell and sent for Dr. Honsberger to assist him. The latter was unable to respond to the call, and Dr. Cline was secured, to render the necessary assistance.

The latter gentleman reached the suffering Doctor about 5 o'clock in the morning. He found him dazed, and with his usual faculties dulled, so that he was not able to attend to the case in hand. He nerved himself sufficiently, however, to come home alone, between 9 and 10 o'clock on Friday morning. He was not rational then, and Dr. Honsberger hastily responded to the call. The patient was then delirious, and spoke only once, in response to the question asked him, that word being "Yes," when asked if he had a sore throat.

It was with the utmost difficulty that he was roused sufficiently; and his temperature was alarmingly high. His condition grew rapidly worse and Dr. Bauman of Waterloo was called in for consultation. Both were baffled at the mysterious case, and during the afternoon the now totally unconscious Doctor was removed to the Hospital in a cab. But the patient gradually sank, and only at intervals showed moments of partial consciousness.

Dr. J. Fraser, of Stratford, came on the 5 train, in response to a summons and after a consultation with the local attendants - at which Drs. Lackner, Noecker and McGillawee were also present, it was announced, after a thorough diagnosis, that the case was one of cerebro-spinal meningitis. All efforts to rouse him to consciousness were vain, and at 6: 40 the vital spark had fled. In the place of the genial, kind-hearted Dr. Clemens, there lay only the cold clay. There were present at the bedside the medical men, Rev. R. Atkinson, Miss Duncan and Miss Wilson of the Hospital staff, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hallman, the latter a sister of the deceased. The two little daughters who had been at the Hospital during the afternoon, had been removed just before.

The cause of death was directly due to what is known as spotted fever, as shortly before the end came, dark colored spots appeared on the body. This was the conclusive and only evidence that led the physicians to arrive at a conclusion. The disease springs from a germ, and is quite epidemic, there being three other cases in town at present.

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night a post-mortem examination was conducted by Dr. Honsberger, and attended by the other physicians, excepting Dr. Fraser, for the purpose of verifying the diagnosis.

Samples of the brain matter were secured and will be sent to Toronto and London for pathological examination.

The remains were removed this morning to the undertaking establishment, where they were prepared for burial.

The case is a strange one, and it is believed that the recent train of events, coupled with overwork of professional duties, placed him in a position susceptible to disease. A few weeks ago, the deceased identified himself with the Presbyterian Church and made a profession of faith in Christ.

Levi B. Clemens, M.D., was born June 27th, 1855. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm and in attending that old "Riverbank" public school. When well up in his "teens" he prepared himself to pass the departmental examinations as a teacher. Being successful in his undertaking he was engaged to teach the Shantz Station school and taught with marked success for some years, but finding the teaching profession irksome and unremunerative, he bade adieu to the calling and entered upon the study of medicine, reading up under Dr. McIntyre of Hespeler and Dr. J.H. Webb of Waterloo. Afterwards he attended and took a full four years course at the Trinity Medical College, Toronto, graduating as M.D. in 1880. Soon after this he located in Wellesley village where he gained a good practice. Hard work told on his constitution and he made a trip to Australia for a rest and a change. In 1889 he located in Berlin and here had secured a good practice. The life of a busy physician is very trying. This made great exactions on his constitution and some years ago he suffered severely from rheumatism, which after convalescence frequently troubled him.

On February 14th 1883 he married Edith, the accomplished daughter of Mr. Walter Wells of Waterloo and the union proved a most happy one. Two children blessed this union - daughters- Louie and Ruby. Early in 1897 Mrs. Clemens died, to the great sorrow of the husband, children and community. Consequently by the Doctor's demise, two young orphans are left to face the battle of life without the care and affection of their loving parents.

During his long residence in Berlin, Dr. Clemens succeeded in winning the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens generally. He was ingenious and honorable and his genial nature and considerate acts won and retained many friendships. He made a good record as a public man. He served the citizens of Berlin for a number of years in the town Council and for two years was reeve. Last year he was a mayoralty candidate and though unsuccessful, made a splendid run. He was President of the Board of Trade in 1896 and at the time of his death was Medical Health officer.

In 1898 he was chosen as the Liberal candidate for the Legislature and made a strong fight against the successful candidate Dr. H.G. Lackner. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and of a number of fraternal societies; among these he was a member of Grand River Lodge No. 151 A.F. & A.M. and a 32nd [degree] Scottish Rite Mason, a member of Court Union C.O.F. No. 235 and others.

On Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral will be held, from his late residence, to St. Andrew's church for service, after which the remains will be interred in Mt. Hope Cemetery. His death is an undoubted loss to the community and his memory will be long kept green in the hearts of many friends, while his two young daughters now left without mother or father will receive the commiseration of all."

"Berlin News Record" March 18, 1899.

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CLEMENS, LEVI B. was an outstanding native son, being prominent through his involvement in public affairs as well as in his medical career.

He was born near Chicopee on June 27, 1855 the third son of George K. Clemens. He obtained his education locally and became a teacher, spending some years at the Shantz Station school. When he decided to enter medical school to prepare himself he studied with Dr. R. McIntyre of Hespeler and Dr. J. H. Webb of Waterloo. He graduated from Trinity University, Toronto in 1880, an event which was remarked on by the Dumfries Reformer of April 7, 1880:

"We need hardly give the young doctor our best wishes, for we feel confident that in future his career will be marked by that success, honesty and integrity of character that has so characterised him in the past, We congratulate the profession on having gained a member who will ever be ready to uphold the honor and dignity of that noble calling".

According to Winfield Brewster he was taken in as a partner by Jr. R. McIntyre of Hespeler. In addition to an office in the Conway store, they also ran a drug store. An announcement of his wedding in February 1883, "to Edith Wells, daughter of Dr. Wells of Waterloo, gives his location as Hespeler. His stay in Hespeler is not mentioned in later accounts of his career, but he was probably there for three or four years before moving to Wellesley.

The date of his location in Wellesley is unknown, but as Dr. McIntyre sold his drug store in the spring of 1885, this might suggest an earlier breakup of their partnership. The only reference to his practice in Wellesley was in an item dated November 16, 1885, which said he had vaccinated 115 people in one day.

On October 20, 1887 the Dumfries Reformer said: "Dr. Clemmens, formerly of Wellesley starts for Australia this week. He enters upon an agreement with Mr. Lyon, the well known publisher,"

Another account however said that "hard work told on his constitution and he made a trip to Australia for a rest and a change. If the latter was the case his trip was hardly curative as he returned on August 30, 1888 suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism.

He then settled in Berlin but presumably did not resume his practice until May 1889, at which time his card appeared in the Berliner Journal:

Dr. L. B. Clemens, Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur. Office and Residence South side of Queen Street between American Block and St. Peters Church.

He built up a large and successful practice in spite of being afflicted with rheumatism, He devoted himself to other interests as well, being a member of the Town Council for a number of years, and for two years was reeve. He was active in a number of fraternal organizations, was President of the Board of Trade in 1896, and was Medical Offices of Health'at the time of his death. He was the candidate for the Ontario Legislature for the Liberal party in 1898, being defeated by Jr. K. G. Lackner by a small margin

A newspaper account on December 11, 1894 tells of his successful treatment of a case of diphtherial croup by the use of antitoxin. He required the added weight of the opinion of Dr. Minchin to overcome the objections of the patient family. This was the first use of antitoxin in Ontario outside of Toronto, and was considered the more remarkable because of the late state of the disease when treated.

Dr. Clemens while still a relatively young man died on March 17 1899 of cerebral spinal meningitis. He was survived by two daughters, his wife having predeceased him.

His funeral arrangements were reported in considerable detail, the Weekly Iiews Record referring to him as one of Berlin's most esteemed citizens.

Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925

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QUEEN STREET SOUTH, EAST SIDE.

On the corner of King Street Rehscher's vaulted cellar already spoken of.

An open space.

A two-story rough-cast building with two-story veranda along the Queen Street front built by Martin Anthes (father of John S. Anthes) in 1835 when it was considered one of the best houses in the village. Henry Stroh purchased this house from Mr. Anthes about 1837. Jacob Stroh was born in this house. Behind it there was a garden of about an acre of land. There were 31 pine stumps on the property when Mr. Stroh took possession and these stumps had to be laboriously removed as stump- pulling machines, which came later, were not then available. The well on the lot was only nine feet deep. Henry Stroh carried on a shoe shop in his house until he entered into partnership with Carl Kranz, on King Street.

In 1857, after he had dissolved partnership with Kranz, Henry Stroh built a one and one-half story frame building next to his house and used it as a shoe store. Mr. Stroh continued in this shoe business until 1863 when he went into partnership with Mr. Reinhold Lang, the tanner. The Queen Street shoe shop was changed to a dwelling. Later Mr. Vanderhart, a tailor, had his shop in this building and after him Carl Englehart had it as photographer. Henry Stroh sold his house to George King. Later Charles Ahrens owned it and had it moved to the corner of Shanley and Braun Streets about 1880.

A one and one-half story frame building erected about 1837 by Jacob Kraemer, later on Frederick Street, as spoken of. Later an addition was added to the front and the building used as the local post office, with William Davidson in charge. Later George Seip purchased the building and used it as a saloon, with a bowling alley in the rear, the first bowling alley in Berlin. William Jaffray lived in the house for a time and later William Knell, son-in-law of Mr. Seip.

A one and one-half story frame building, originally a cooper shop, later the dwelling of Mr. Seip, after he sold the other building. In 1860 he built a brewery, known as Seip's brewery. Under the whole building he had a vaulted cellar built of field stone. Power for the brewery was supplied by a horse-power contained in an attached shed, shelter for the horses. Seip had a high reputation for good beer. He at first made his own malt, but later purchased it. After George Seip's death his son Louis continued the business until about 1880. The building was finally torn down to make room for the present auditorium.

The cooper shop, a small one story building, with brick chimney such as coopers used to heat staves for their barrel making, operated by Henry Brickner who later had his shop at the corner of Young and King Streets. Later Adam Stein had the Queen Street cooper shop. The Berlin coopers were experts in the making of what was called tight-wear,that is water-tight barrels, in large tuns which they made for the brewers.

A very early building, occupied by John Peters, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory, about 1860. The building had an outside stairway at the back. Peters was a bird lover and expert in trapping native song birds, mocking birds, cat birds, finches, etc., which he hung under his veranda roof in public display.

On the corner of Church Street a frame house occupied by Mr. Knechtel, a weaver, about 1842-1850. Knechtel moved to a farm in Mannheim where later he was injured in the spine by a falling tree to such an extent that he was bedfast for fourteen or fifteen years. He lived to about 1871. Conrad Doering occupied the Queen Street house for a time. He also was a weaver and made coverlets, etc. The house was torn down to make room for the present one of brick built by Dr. Clemens and later occupied by the late Dr. Walters.

Church Street.

On the south side St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

A one and one-half story unpainted frame building with gable towards the street, the dwelling, about 1860, of John Fleischauer, a laborer, a native of Hessen, Germany.

A one and one-half story house occupied by E. Kern, cabinet maker, about 1860 and later by John Ansted.

A vacant lot.

George Street.

Joseph Schneider originally owned all the land between George Street and Mill Street, mostly woods at that time, and extending to Benton and Eby Streets.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1893-94, 1895-96 (Reeve), 1898 (Reeve)

Levi married Edith Louisa Wells 14 Feb 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of Dr. Mayor Walter Wells, L.D.S. and Isabella Tyson) was born 21 Sep 1860, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Apr 1861, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith Louisa Clemens
• Name: Edith Narabella Wells
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1822.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Church

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• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 123, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1819
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 02, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

George H. Clemens, "the youngest son of Abraham and Rachel (Dierstein) Clemens, was born July 25th 1831. On February 4th, 1851, he was married to Salome S. Bowman. She was born July 26th 1830. Soon after his marriage he moved on his father's old homestead two miles south of Breslau where she died June 24th, 1882. On January 15th, 1884, he was married to Catharine Weichel who was born February 3rd, 1845. He died June 8th, 1892. To him and his first wife were born nine children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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CLEMENS.--On the 8th of June, 1892, at High Banks, near Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ont., of neuralgic rheumatism, followed by general debility, Bro. Geo. H. Clemens, aged 60 years, 10 months and 13 days. His remains were laid to rest in the burying ground at the Cressman Mennonite church near Breslau, on the 11th, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Bish. Elias Weber in German from Acts 9: 6, and Pre. Noah Stauffer in English from 2 Cor. 5: 1. Bro. Clemens was twice married. His first wife, Sister Salome Bowman, with whom he was joined in matrimony on the 4th of February 1851 died about 10 years ago. This union was blessed with nine children, of whom seven are still living. On the 15th of January, 1884, he was married to Sister Catharine Weichel.

Bro. Clemens was confined to his bed the greater part of the spring. At times his bodily sufferings were severe, but he possessed that sweet consolation which a firm trust in his Savior gives to the believer. His mind was fixed upon Jesus, and he was permitted to obtain a glimpse of that beautiful land for which he longed and of which he spoke repeatedly. He rejoiced in a crucified Redeemer, and enjoyed telling others of the grace of God. In practical piety and love for the cause of Christ he leaves a beautiful example for all. He spoke guardedly and encouragingly to those who were willing to accept Christ, and to them as well as to the brethren in the ministry, he was an able support and sympathizing friend, He was a true helping brother of the family of the church, as many both in and out of the ministry, can testify. The church of which he was a dearly beloved member feels deeply the loss it sustains, but none so much as the members of the family to whom he especially attached. They have lost a beloved companion, an affectionate father, the church a pillar, the community a kind neighbor. May the missionary spirit that was in him, burn in us and influence others to accept the Savior in whom he trusted and died. Nearly all of his family have accepted their Savior. May God comfort the bereaved hearts and give us grace to walk faithfully in the way of the Lord that we may meet our loved ones who have crossed death's river before us.

"O what has Jesus bought for me!
Before my raptured eyes,
Rivers of life divine I see,
And trees of Paradise.
I see a world of spirits bright,
Who taste the pleasures there;
They all are robed in spotless white,
And conquering palms they bear.


Herald Of Truth, Vol. XXIX, No. 14, July 15, 1892, page 222, 223

George married Salome S. Bowman 4 Feb 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Salome (daughter of Jonathan B. Bowman and Maria Snyder) was born 26 Jul 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1882, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome S. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00002-232
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Salome S. Bowman, "the second daughter of Jonathan Bowman, was born July 26th, 1830. On February 4th, 1851, she was married to George H., son of Deacon Abraham and Rachel (Dierstein) Clemens. He was born July 25th, 1831. They resided on a farm two miles south of Breslau where she died June 24th, 1882. They had a family of nine children."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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CLEMENS.- On the 24th of June, in Waterloo county, Ontario, Salome, wife of George H. Clemens, aged 51 years, 10 months and 29 days. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, and beloved by all who knew her. She leaves 7 children and a sorrowing husband to mourn her departure. The remains were buried at Cressmans in the presence of many friends


Herald of Truth Obituaries - Volume XIX, Number 14 - July 15, 1882 - p 221, 222

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1822.2
• Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carriage maker
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1881, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; dentist
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Elected Office: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Licenced Dental Surgeon
• Residence: 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist, Office
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Walter Wells, 1833 - 1912

Born in 1833 in King Township, north of Toronto, Walter Wells spent his early years on the family farm. At age 19 he moved to Galt (Cambridge) where he learned the iron and steel working trade. He left for Canandgua, New York for several years to work in the metal assembly trade. Upon return to Berlin (Kitchener) he established a carriage and wagon making shop on Caroline Street in Waterloo in partnership with Isaac Weaver. In 1866, with the management of his business entrusted to his employees, Wells attended the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. Graduating in 1868, he set up a dental practice above Simon Snyder's drug store on King Street. Wells spent 44 years working in the dental profession before retiring in 1910. Wells interests included the Masonic Order and the Ancient Order of Workmen. He was also instrumental in the establishment of Westside Park (now Waterloo Park) in 1890 and sat on the first Board of Park Management. In 1876, Wells was elected to the first town council. He continued as an alderman until 1878 and was later re-elected from 1887-1889. Unlike his predecessors, Wells was elected mayor in 1893 without first having served on council as a deputy reeve or reeve. During that year land for the construction of a joint Berlin-Waterloo Hospital was donated by Joseph E. Seagram. Authority to electrify the street railway was also granted in 1893 and council that year also introduced annual fees for stalls in the Waterloo market.

From City of Waterloo website 2005
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Walter married Isabella Tyson 28 Oct 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born 24 Jul 1838, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Wells
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23150P
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]

Notes:

Isabella is supposedly the daughter of John Tyson and Nancy Gaukel

Residence:
Lived with George Gaukel

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26509800
• Name: Abraham S. Clemmens
• Name: Abram S. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1795
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 123, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: 1837, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 111, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abraham S. Clemens, "the youngest son of Abraham and Mary (Steiner) Clemens, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, March 7th, 1790. On May 19, 1812, he was married to Rachel Dierstein who was born November 15th, 1791, and died December 3rd, 1864. In 1825 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, about one mile west of Breslau, on lot No. 123, German Company's Tract. Here they resided until 1837 when he purchased part of lot No. 111, about two miles south of Breslau. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place December 25, 1867. A good many years before his death he was ordained a deacon of the Mennonite Church, a position for which he was well qualified. Many a wholesome advice did he give to his congregation. His practice was to visit all the members of his field of labor twice a year and during such visits he would give words of cheer and comfort to many a weary pilgrim. He encouraged them to look to Christ in all their trials and troubles and reminded them of the many cheering promises given unto all who put their trust in him who died for all. To them was born a family of eight children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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OBITUARY FOR ABRAHAM S. CLEMMENS

Died on the first day of the recent Christmas holidays, that is on December 25th last, Abraham S. Clemmens died in Waterloo township, Waterloo County, Canada West of apoplexy. He was formerly of Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. He was born in 1790 in Lower Salford township, in the aforementioned Montgomery county, and died at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 18 days. He entered the holy state of matrimony on May 19, 1812 with Rachel Derstein of Bucks county, and emigrated to Canada with his family in the year 1825. He was happily married for approximately 52 years, and a widower for 3 years and 22 days. He sired 8 children, 6 of whom are still living, namely 3 sons and 3 daughters.

His descendants, with 51 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, number consequently, 89 souls. On the day he died, he arose healthy and happy, sat down to breakfast after he had directed a loud and earnest prayer to the Giver of all good. He shoved aside a coffee cup which was sitting near him, and reached for the jug, to pour himself a drink of water, when suddenly, his hand fell. His son George, who had also just risen from the table, hurried over to help his father; his soul wanted to take leave of his body, and no human effort was of any help to him. He was speedily carried to his bed; but, he did not open his eyes again; his speech became weak and during the night that followed, approximately at 11.30 p.m., he slept away to his Lord. The deceased was generally respected and loved, and after he had accomplished much good, and ,we hope, useful things during his active life, he peacefully paid the debt of nature. For many years, he was the head of the Mennonite congregation there, and his eye was ever watchful over his flock. On the 29th instant, his body was taken to Cressman's Mennonite meeting-house, accompanied by a large number of friends and acquaintances, and committed to mother-earth, on which occasion the Rev. Hagey (at the deceased's house), and the Rev. Enoch Derstein (at the grave), spoke words of comfort and instruction to the crowd present, based on the text in the latter part of Verse 12, Chapter 4 of the Book of Amos: " Because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, 0 Israel!"

Obituary of Abraham S. Clemmens paper unknown

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Died

Quite suddenly, from apoplexy, on the 25th ult., Abram S. Clemens of Waterloo Township, aged 77 years 9 months and 18 days.

Waterloo Chronicle 2 Jan 1868, p. 2

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Did Abraham Clemens marry Nancy Burkholder? Marriage in Waterloo County Marriage Register 1858-1869. Abraham Clemens aged 64, resident of Waterloo born Pennsylvania son of Abraham and Mary married 31 Mar 1867 to Nancy Bowman aged 57 resident of Waterloo born Pennsylvania daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Burkholder.

Abraham married Rachel Dierstein 19 May 1812. Rachel (daughter of Abraham Derstein and Catherine Sellers) was born 15 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1864, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rachel Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1795.1

Notes:

On the 3d of December 1864, in Waterloo Co., C. W., after suffering several days with Colic, Rachel Clemens, wife of Abm. S. Clemens,(Deacon,) aged 73 years and 18 days. Her maiden name was Derstein. She was buried on the 6th at Cressman's grave yard, when in the meeting house at the same place, funeral discourses were delivered from Jn. 5: 24, 25, and Rev. 14: 13.


Herald of Truth March 1865 - Vol. II, No.3 Page 23, 24

Other Events:

• Elected Office: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 1st Reeve of Waterloo Township
• Land: Waterloo Township - Wilson's Tract (Upper Block) Lot 9E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: Jonathan B. Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-37
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Wilson's Tract (Upper Block) Lot 9E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councilor - Waterloo Township
• Elected Office: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; magistrate
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Esquire
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Universalist

Notes:

Jonathan Baumann, "eldest son of Joseph Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1792, and died April 1st, 1876. He was married to Polly Schneider July 20th, 1817. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1796, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 28th, 1883."

Jonathan Baumann, "the eldest son of Rev. Joseph Baumann, (see No. 37), was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1792. He came to Canada with his parents in 1816. On July 20th, 1817, he was married to Polly, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Erb) Schneider. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1792, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 28th, 1883. They lived on a farm about two miles north-west of Bloomingdale where they resided many years. The farm is now in possession of Joseph S. Snyder. They had a family of nine children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Jonathan married Maria Snyder 20 Jul 1817. Maria (daughter of Jacob Yost Schneider and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 8 Jan 1796, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Feb 1883, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Bowman
• Name: Mary Schneider
• Name: Polly Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6229
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Polly Snyder, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1796. On July 20th, 1817, she was married to Jonathan B. Bowman. they resided near Bloomingdale where she died February 28th, 1883."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: dnf-134556

John — Mary Davis. Mary was born Abt 1802, Of, York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Wells
• Eby ID Number: dnf-134557