Ethel McKersie

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1623.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1623.1

David — Sarah Clemens. Sarah (daughter of Samuel B. Clemens and Elizabeth Gingerich) was born 17 Dec 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1943, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah McKersie
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1623
• Residence: 1896, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

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Sarah Clemens, "the eldest, was born December 17th, 1844. She is married to D. H. McKersie, a fireman and engineer. They reside in Detroit, Michigan, and have three 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Mrs. Sarah McKersie

Mrs. Sarah McKersie, 98, died unexpectedly yesterday after a long illness, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice M. Armstrong, 247 Moy avenue.

She was born in Hespeler, Ont., and lived in St. Thomas before moving to live with her daughter here five years ago. Her husband, David, died 14 years ago. She was a member of Central United Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Edward Scofield and Mrs. Ethel Russell of Detroit, Mrs. Allen Menzel of Virginia and Mrs. Armstrong with
whom she lived.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 1624 Wyandotte street east, with Rev. M. C. Parr officiating. Interment will be in Roseland Park Cemetery, Royal Oak, Mich.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21753268
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1622
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Samuel Clemens, "was born May 13th, 1819, and is married to Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Gingerich. She was born February 16th, 1824. They reside in Puslinch Township, Wellington County , near the lake, where he was engaged in farming but now lives retired. Their family consists 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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Clemens, Samuel

The angel of death has once more visited this vicinity, this time taking as its victim one of our most respected and oldest settlers, in the person of Mr. Samuel Clemens, whose demise took place last evening, at 5.30 o'clock, at his home on the Puslinch Lake Road. Mr. Clemens had been suffering for the past seven months from enlargement, of the liver and heart failure, which at length resulted in his death. Up to the last Mr. Clemens was conscious and died happy, trusting in his Heavenly Father. The late Mr. Clemens was born in Hespeler in 1819 and has resided here all his life. He was one of those old pioneers, whose labors show the results of a useful life, he making many a clearance on his farm. He moved to the old homestead, 49 years ago, where he resided until his death. The 13th of May, the day of his death, was his birthday. In 1854, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gingerich, who survives him. Eight children blessed this union, seven of whom are living, Mrs. MeKercie, Detroit; Mrs. Mulholland, Beverly; Enic, Calgary; David, Hamilton; Joseph, Marina Ranch, Alberta; Samuel, at home; and Mrs. Neustadt, Hespeler. Deceased was brought up in the Mennonite doctrines, to which faith he remained true till the last. The funeral took place Friday afternoon, to the Union Cemetery.

The Weekly Reformer 21 May 1896 pg 10

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CLEMENS, SAMUEL

After weeks of patient waiting and suffering of much intensity, quietly on Wednesday, May 13, 1896. He was a man of industry and energy but when disease began its insidious work, he laid down toil. He has been a resigned invalid for weeks, calmly awaiting the transition. He was a framer by trade and also worked a farm. Through his whole life his motto was "excelsior", quietly completing every undertaking and improving every plan. His examples shall be a lesson to all who knew him. His principles were lived up to. No one could say aught against him. He was a man of honesty and integrity. He died aged 77 years. His wife and family receive the tender sympathy of many. He was born in Waterloo in the year 1819 and has always resided in the vicinity (Puslinch Lake).

-Information from the transcription of the Brethren in Christ Cemetery: His wife was Elizabeth Gingrich (Feb. 16, 1824-Feb. 25, 1900).

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Samuel married Elizabeth Gingerich 14 Dec 1841, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Abraham Gingrich and Mary Neff) was born 16 Feb 1824, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1900, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3127.7
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Interesting: accident
• Misfortune: killed by lightning
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1620

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Nathan Clemens, "eldest son of Abraham and Rebecca (Miller) Clemens, was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, March 5th, 1790. He came to Canada with his parents when 19 years old. He was married to Veronica, daughter of Rev. Joseph and Magdalena (Allenbach) Bechtel. She was born February 17th, 1794, and died December 19th, 1879. They resided on the farm now in possession of David Rife, north-east of Hespeler. He was killed by lightning November 11th, 1832. After his decease the widow was married to Christian Strohm, and after his decease the widow married the third time. Her third husband was William Copplen. No issue of last two marriages. To Mr. and Mrs. Clemens were born five 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.].

Nathan — Veronica "Fanny" Bechtel. Veronica (daughter of Rev. Joseph Bechtel and Magdalena Allebach) was born 17 Feb 1794, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Dec 1879, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fanny Bechtel
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Clemens
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Coplin
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Strome
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0673
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Veronica Bechtel "was born February 17th, 1794, and died December 19th, 1879. She was first married to Nathan Clemens who was killed by lightning. They had five children, namely: VI Polly, VI Elizabeth, VI Samuel, VI Hannah, and VI Joseph. See Nathan Clemens' family. After her first husband's death she was married to Christian Strome, and after his decease to William Copplin. Their was no issue of last two marriages."

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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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3127
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Abraham Gingerich, "son of Abraham Gingerich, resided, at the time of his death, one mile east of Hespeler. He was married twice, first to Mary Neff and after her deceased to Polly Ringler. With first wife there were seven children... With second wife there was one son named Levi. The descendants of these families are very much scattered through Michigan, Illinois, and other Western States."


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 — Mary Neff. Mary was born Abt 1778, Of, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3127.1