Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Susannah Clemens

Female 1821 - 1874  (52 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Susannah Clemens was born 23 Aug 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Deacon Abraham S. Clemens and Rachel Dierstein); died 19 Feb 1874, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susannah Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1816
    • Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Clemens, "was born August 23rd, 1821. On November 7, 1843, she was married to Moses Baumann. They resided in Bloomingdale, Ontario, where she died February 19th, 1874."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

    Susannah married Moses S. Bauman 7 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Benjamin W. Bauman and Anna Schneider) was born 22 Aug 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Rachel Bauman was born 16 Oct 1844, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1917, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lydia Ann Bauman was born 20 Apr 1846, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Nancy Bauman was born 6 Nov 1847, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Mary Ann Bowman was born 4 Oct 1849, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1925; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States.
    5. Sarah E. Bauman was born 23 Nov 1851, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1922, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States.
    6. Simeon C. Bauman was born 1 Mar 1853, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Abraham C. Bauman was born 25 Aug 1855, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Petoskey Station, Emmet Co., Michigan.
    8. Dr. Amos Frank Bauman was born 29 Sep 1857, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Susannah Bauman was born 7 Sep 1861, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1865, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Deacon Abraham S. ClemensDeacon Abraham S. Clemens was born 7 Mar 1790, Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Abraham Clemens and Mary Steiner); died 25 Dec 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • 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]


  2. 3.  Rachel Dierstein was born 15 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Abraham Derstein and Catherine Sellers); died 3 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1864, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    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

    Children:
    1. Abraham D. Clemens was born 17 Apr 1813, Doylestown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 15 Apr 1877, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Clemens was born 6 Mar 1815, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Aug 1901, , Whatcom, Washington, United States; was buried , Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, United States.
    3. Jacob Clemens was born 22 Apr 1817, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 12 Mar 1818.
    4. Amos M. Clemens was born 13 Feb 1819, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Aug 1887, , Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent Co., Michigan.
    5. 1. Susannah Clemens was born 23 Aug 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Feb 1874, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Veronica Clemens was born 7 Feb 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1825; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Ann Clemens was born 26 Aug 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1904; was buried 19 Oct 1904, West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. George H. Clemens was born 25 Jul 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1892, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham Clemens was born 31 Dec 1752, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Clemens and Catharine Bachman); died 15 Sep 1808, Lederach, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Lower Salford Mennonite Cemetery, Harleyville, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48663096
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1777

    Notes:

    Abraham Clemens, "the second son of Abraham and Catharine Clemens, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, December 31st, 1752. He received the old homestead with 180 acres of land which he retained in his possession until his death. In 1785 he made another purchase of 76 acres of land. This, together with the 180 acres which he received from his father, make him the owner of 256 acres of land. In 1778 he was married to Mary Steiner who was born in July, 1754, and died September 11th, 1823. He died September 15th, 1808. To them were born six 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.].

    Abraham married Mary Steiner 1778. Mary was born Jul 1754, Of, Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Sep 1823. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Steiner was born Jul 1754, Of, Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Sep 1823.

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    • Name: Mary Clemens
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1777.1

    Children:
    1. John Clemens was born 17 Jul 1779, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 29 Mar 1810.
    2. Catharine Clemens was born 21 May 1782, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Jan 1869, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Clemens was born 17 Jan 1784, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George Clemens was born 1786, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Feb 1843.
    5. Jacob Clemens, Sr. was born 9 Feb 1788, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Apr 1876, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Deacon Abraham S. Clemens was born 7 Mar 1790, Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Dec 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Abraham Derstein was born Abt 1745, Of, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery, Blooming Glen, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00122-7513.15
    • Tax: 176, Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., PA
    • Land: 1784, Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., PA

    Notes:

    Tax:
    Abraham Durstin, taxed 14.9, son of Michael.1a

    1aPennsylvania Archives, Vol. 13, 3rd Series., Media: Book, Page: Page 679

    Land:
    Tax Records: Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., 1784. Abraham Derstein, 139 acres, 1 house, 1 out building, and 7 people.1a

    1aPennsylvania Archives, Vol. 13, 3rd Series., Media: Book, Page: Page 443

    Abraham married Catherine Sellers 23 Aug 1769, , Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine was born Abt 1749, Of, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Sellers was born Abt 1749, Of, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine Derstein
    • Eby ID Number: 00122-7513.21

    Children:
    1. Sarah Derstein was born 9 Oct 1771, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Sep 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Susannah Dierstein was born 11 Nov 1789, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 Sep 1861; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Rachel Dierstein 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Abraham Clemens was born 1710, Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Gerhardt Clemens and Anneli Hiestand); died 24 Apr 1776; was buried , Lower Salford Mennonite Cemetery, Harleyville, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36902668
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1617

    Notes:

    Abraham Clemens, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in 1710. On May 27, 1741, his father conveyed 260 acres with buildings and improvements to him for Ð270, being a part of his father's extensive real estate. Here he and his wife, Catharine, resided many years. He died some time during the beginning of May, 1776. We find his will was made March 9th, 1776, and probated May 31st of the same year. His will made ample provision for his widow, Catharine. Their family consisted of ten 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.].

    Abraham — Catharine Bachman. Catharine was born 25 Aug 1722, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 17 Aug 1810; was buried , Lower Salford Mennonite Cemetery, Harleyville, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharine Bachman was born 25 Aug 1722, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 17 Aug 1810; was buried , Lower Salford Mennonite Cemetery, Harleyville, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36904349
    • Name: Catharine Clemens
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1617.11

    Children:
    1. George Clemens was born 1732, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died Sep 1813, , Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 4. Abraham Clemens was born 31 Dec 1752, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Sep 1808, Lederach, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Lower Salford Mennonite Cemetery, Harleyville, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.
    3. Jacob C. Clemens was born 1754, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 1819, West Pikeland, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.