Lydia Ann Clemens

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• Name: Lydia Ann Bowman
• Name: Lydia Ann Elsley
• Residence: West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1818
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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Lydia Ann Clemens, "was born August 26th, 1827. On February 18th, 1845, she was married to Noah S. Bowman. They resided on a farm near West Montrose where he died May 4th, 1886. Some time after Mr. Bowman's death she was married to William Elsley. They now reside in West Montrose"

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

At 12 o'clock on Sat. night last at the residence of her son, Mr. C. D. Bowman, Mrs. Elsley passed peacefully away. During the past two weeks, she has been seriously ill, and her physician, Dr. Ullyott, had but slight hope of her recovery. For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Elsley resided in the village of West Montrose, but for some time past, owing to increasing feebleness, the old couple found a comfortable home in the commodious residence of her son, about a mile north of the village. There kind and loving hands ministered to the requirements of paralytic weakness, and encircled by tenderness and affection after a useful honored life this estimable lady in her seventy-eight year passed calmly to her eternal home. The funeral was held on Wednesday Oct. 19^th after the hour of 10 o'clock a.m., the interment being at West Montrose cemetery. The various members of the family, who resided in Pennsylvania and New York arrived in time to see their well beloved mother prior to her departure for a better world; Mr. Byron Bowman, a successful druggist of Lyons, N. Y., Mr. George Bowman, Banker, and Rev. John Lynn M. A., Mr. Lynn and daughter Lida were present at the death bed. The beautiful and devoted life in harmony with the pure and ennobling graces of Christian character will live on in the memory of all who knew her in a more vital memorial than that of marble, a life that lives on, a blessed inspiration to surviving relatives and friends, pointing with no uncertain hand to a glorious immortality. Deceased was in her 78^th year.

Elmira Signet 20 Oct 1904

Lydia married Noah S. Bowman 18 Feb 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Noah (son of Jonathan B. Bowman and Maria Snyder) was born 26 Feb 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1886, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. George W. Bowman was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Rachel Ida Bowman was born Jul 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Clemens Derstine Bowman was born 6 Apr 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Byron C. Bowman was born 1861, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Lydia married William Elsley 27 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Elsley and Hannah Harley) was born 30 Sep 1827, London, England; died 4 Oct 1919, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• 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

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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]

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

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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

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1777

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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]

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

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

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

1a</sup>Pennsylvania 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.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Pennsylvania 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]

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

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1617

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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]

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• Name: Catharine Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1617.11