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Rella Mary Clemens

Female 1882 - 1959  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rella Mary Clemens was born 25 Jan 1882, , Michigan, USA (daughter of Isaac W. Clemens); died 30 May 1959, Orange, Orange, California, USA; was buried , Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59374846
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1647.4


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isaac W. Clemens was born 23 May 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Miller Clemens); died 29 Apr 1909, Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA; was buried , Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Building: Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA; Orange County Leather Company tannery
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58626953
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1647
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang. Assoc.

    Notes:

    Isaac Clemens, "resides at St. Diego, California, where he is engaged in the mercantile business and mining speculation. He is married to Bella Donald."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    FIRE VICTIM PASSED WAY

    Isaac Clemens Died it Night As Result of Burns Received Tuesday

    As the result of burns received in the gasoline explosion fire at the tannery of the Ora County Leather Co. on C street, yesterday af ternoon, Isaac Clemens died last night at 7 o'clock at thanta Ana Hospital, where he was taken immediately after he was []red. The man was burned from head to foot, and from the first there was little hope of his recovery.

    Mr. Clemens came to county fourteen years ago. A few months ago he sold his ranch near Anaheim and moved here, where had started the tannery on land leased from the Merchants & Manufacturers' Association. He leaves a wife and a son, Harry Clemens, of Santa Ana, and a daughter, Mrs. Ref[] Woodington of Smeltzer.

    The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the residence at 505 East Fifth street.

    The Santa Ana Daily Register Fri, Apr 30, 1909 Page 1

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    SEVERELY BURNED IN FIRE THAT DESTROYS TANNERY
    Proprietor of Place Knocked Down and Rendered Unconscious by Explosion

    SANTA ANA, April 27.-Isaac Clemens was severely burned this afternoon in a fire that destroyed the tannery building recently erected on C street by Isaac Clemens & Co. The fire is believed to have been caused by the explosion of some chemical used in the tanning business. Clemens was knocked down and rendered partially unconscious, and while in that condition was burned about the head, face and arms. He was taken to the Santa Ana hospital and his condition is tonight considered critical. The property loss is estimated to be $500.

    Los Angeles Herald Wed, Apr 28, 1909 Page 14

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    TANNER DIES.

    Isaac Clemens, who was terribly burned in an explosion and fire at the Orange County Leather Company tannery Tuesday afternoon, died at the Santa Ana Hospital last last night as the result of his injuries. Clemens struck a match to light a cigar, and the gasoline tank exploded. Clemens leaves a widow, a son Harry of Santa Ana, and daughter, Mrs. Retta Woodington, of Smeltzer.

    The Los Angeles Times Sat, May 01, 1909 Page 25

    Children:
    1. Harry D. Clemens was born 9 Jun 1878, , Michigan, USA; died 22 Oct 1965, Orange, Orange, California, USA.
    2. Alexander "Sandy" Clemens was born 7 Jun 1880, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Rella Mary Clemens was born 25 Jan 1882, , Michigan, USA; died 30 May 1959, Orange, Orange, California, USA; was buried , Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Miller Clemens was born 26 Jun 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jesse M. Clemens); died 23 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1637
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang. Assoc.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    David M. Clemens, "the eldest son of Jesse and Margaret (Miller) Clemens, was born June 26, 1818. He was married to Sallie, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bergey) Hagey. She was born March 2nd, 1823, and died April 23, 1879. Soon after their marriage they moved to Wilmot Township on the old 'Tohman Farm', thence back on his father's farm near Hespeler. From here they moved to Chicopee where he was engaged in the sawmill After residing here several years they moved to North Dumfries Township, one mile west of Roseville, on lot No. 46, Con. 12, where they resided until their deaths. He died June 23, 1887. To them was born a family of thirteen 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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    Question did he have a son Adam born and died 1837 buried in the Weber Mennonite Cemetery? (Eroded) (Adam) S./ Sohn von/ (A. David & Clemens)/ gest. 1837 alt/ 5 Monat (24) Tage/ verse.

    Residence:
    Lot 47, Concession 12 North Dumfries

    Children:
    1. Jesse Clemens was born 14 Jul 1847, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1918, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Clemens was born 26 Mar 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1910; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Henry Clemens was born Abt 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel Clarence Clemens was born 26 Apr 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1913; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    5. Levi Clemens was born 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. William Clemens was born 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 2. Isaac W. Clemens was born 23 May 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1909, Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA; was buried , Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States.
    8. Margaret Clemens was born 28 Jun 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Amos Clemens was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. David Hagey Clemens was born 19 Aug 1852, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Emma Clemens was born 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Rev. Moses Clemens was born Nov 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Rev. Wesley Hagey Clemens was born 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jesse M. Clemens was born 13 Jun 1791, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham C. Clemens); died 6 Jan 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29444043
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1634
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jesse Clemens, second son of Abraham and Rebecca (Miller) Clemens, was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, June 12th 1791. In 1809 he came to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Hespeler. He was married in 1813 to Margaret Miller, who was born in July, 1789, and died October 18th, 1861. They resided on the farm now in possession of Noah Scheirich, about three miles north-east of Preston where they commenced to farm soon after their marriage. To them 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 6th of January, in Waterloo Co. Ont., of the infirmities of old age and dropsy, Bro Jesse Clemens, aged 90 yrs.,6 mos. and 24 days. he was born in Chester Co.Pa in 1791 and was a faithful member (sp) of the Mennonite Church. He bore his bodily afflictions with great patience, and showed an unbroken faith in Christ to the end. He was buried in Hagey's burying ground. services in English and German by J. Woolner.

    Herald of Truth - April 15, 1882 - page 125,126

    Children:
    1. Henry M. Clemens was born 3 Jun 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1898, Ravenswood, Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Lambton Co., Ontario.
    2. Jacob M. Clemens was born 13 Jul 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elizabeth Clemens was born 6 Jul 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Esther Clemens was born 15 Apr 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary A. Clemens was born 1 Feb 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. David Miller Clemens was born 26 Jun 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Sarah Clemens was born 1 Jan 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1826; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Abraham M. "Abram" Clemens was born 26 May 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1910, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Lambton Co., Ontario.
    9. Jesse Clemens was born 1 Jan 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1824; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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