Ruth St. Clair

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• Name: Ruth Daniel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211221
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ruth married Jasper Daniel 6 Sep 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jasper (son of Joseph E. Daniel and Eliza Ida Brown) was born Sep 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1748.1
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

John — Louisa S. Clemens. Louisa (daughter of Stauffer Clemens and Louisa Clemons) was born Oct 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa S. St. Clair
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1748.0001
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, , Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-99481

Harley — Anne. Anne was born Abt 1836, Of, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anne St. Clair
• Eby ID Number: dnf-99482

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48391883
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1744
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Misfortune: 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; choked to death

Notes:

Stauffer Clemens, "was born January 1st, 1819. He resided on his father's old homestead for many years. He was married to Louisa Clemons who was born January 4th, 1821, and died October 30th, 1880. After the decease of his wife he made his home with his daughter who resided in Preston where he died August 29th, 1891. To them were born four 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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SUDDEN DEATH AT PRESTON

On Saturday evening last, Mr. Stauffer Clemens of Preston, died very suddenly, whilst in the act of taking his supper. We learn that a piece of meat lodged in his throat, causing strangulation. Deceased was a brother of Mr. Oliver Clemens of Galt and was in the 73rd year of his age. The funeral took place, on Monday afternoon.

The Dumfries Reformer 3 Sep 1891 pg 1

Stauffer married Louisa Clemons 3 Mar 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of David Clemons and Charlana) was born 4 Jan 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1880, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86775906
• Name: Louisa Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1744.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Louisa Clemons, "was married to Stauffer Clemens"

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: 00023-1730
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: George Clemens
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 08, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 09, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 01, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 02, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 02, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

George Clemens, "younger son of George and Elizabeth (Carlisle) Clemens, was born in Pikeland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, July 17, 1777. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm and during the winter months he attended the public school and received such an education as the times afforded. It is well known that the facilities for obtaining a good common school education were at that time far inferior to what they now are. While visiting friends in Montgomery County during the winter of 1799 and 1800, Mr. Clemens was informed that numerous families intended to move either to the western part of the state or to Ohio, and even some were meditating of moving to Canada, the way-out-of-the-world country. No sooner was he in possession of this information than he hunted up such parties who were making preparations to move to Canada in order to receive all the information that could be obtained of this country at that time. Upon his return home he informed his father of what he had heard in regard to Canada. After listening to his son for some time, his father said: 'Well George, if all be true that you have heard in regard to Canada, it truly must be a good country to go to in order to seek one's fortune, but take my advice, first go and see the country for yourself.' During the winter of 1800-1 seven families of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, made arrangements for moving to Canada which company Mr. Clemens joined. He drove one of the teams (see Historical notes on pages 22, 23, and 24 in regard to Mr. Clemens)and in May, 1801, he arrived where now the village of Blair is situated. After making a thorough inspection of this country he found everything beyond his expectations and immediately selected his land on which he settled. This was about one mile east of Preston, near Speedsville, on the farm now owned by his grandson, Isaac B. Clemens. After having cleared several acres of his land he erected a small log house and commenced housekeeping. In course of time he found the words recorded in Genesis 2: 18 to be true, he therefore amended or improved his condition in life by taking to himself a wife in the person of Esther Stauffer who was born December 18th, 1790, and died August 17, 1836. After her decease he was married to (October 27th, 1840) Elizabeth, the widow of David Histand. She was a daughter of old George Bechtel and was born August 8th, 1792, and died July 21st, 1885. old Mr. George Clemens died August 10, 1863. To him and his first wife was born a family of eighteen 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.].

George — Esther Stauffer. Esther (daughter of Abraham Stauffer and Elizabeth Zug) was born 18 Sep 1790, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Aug 1836, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Limerick-Cornell Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7372
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Esther Stauffer

Notes:

Esther Stauffer, "was born September 18th, 1790. She was married to George Clemens. They resided near Preston where she died August 17th, 1836, leaving a numerous family."


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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• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 119 E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: David Clemens
• Name: Yankee
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1915
• Public Service: 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk - Waterloo Township
• Public Service: 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk - Waterloo Township
• Public Service: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tax Collector - Waterloo Township
• Probate: 22 Mar 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David Clemons, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, November 3rd, 1791. He was a distant relative of all those of his name. He came to this county when a young man and soon took an active part in the improvement of the same. During the years 1833-35 he resided in Berlin. From here he moved on the farm now possessed by John K. Devitt, then he moved to the vicinity of Preston where he died April 8th, 1852. In 1836 he was clerk for Waterloo Township and also collector of taxes for the same township. He may have held this position for several years. His family consisted of four 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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A-1-5 David Clemons: The Last Will and Testament of David Clemons of the Township of Waterloo.

…I, David Clemons of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, being of good health and sound and perfect mind and memory….(First) I give and devise unto my beloved wife Charlana, during the time she remains my widow, the use of my property both real and personal, and if she sees fit to marry again she is to have the use of one third during her life. Should she see fit to marry again then the property shall be sold by my Executors and after paying my five sons one hundred and ten dollars each, the remainder shall be divided equally amongst all my sons and daughters, share and share alike. It is my will that if any of the sons die before they attain the age of twenty one years, and without issue, their share should be divided amongst all my sons and daughters or their heirs, share and share alike. It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses and the portions to be paid to my sons and daughters, Louisa, Lucinda, William and Samuel, by my Executors mentioned in this my will, that the same be paid out of my personal and real estate undivided. Executors shall have full power to grant bargain and sell the same at public auction or private sale Joseph Hagey, of Waterloo and Sylvanus Cornell, of Waterloo, to be executors

Witnessed Henry Mcnally and John Mcnally
Date of Will 15 May 1846
Will proved and insinuated 22 March 1853
Inventory rendered £102/17/0
Administration granted to his son-in-law, Stauffer Clemens, of Waterloo.


Wills of Waterloo County Register A 1853-1871, transcribed by Frances Hoffman

David — Charlana. Charlana was born 28 Feb 1802, of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died 20 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Charlana Clemons
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1915.300
• Misfortune: 1849; suicide, mental health, story

Notes:

CLEMENS - An inquest was held yesterday at the home of Mr. David Clemens, about three miles above the village of Preston, before Dr. Seagram, coroner of the District of Wellington and Gore, to investigate into the cause of death of Mrs. Charlena Clemens, the wife of the above David Clemens, who had been found dead on the previous night about 10 o'clock. A highly respectable jury had assembled of whom George Clemens, Esq., was chosen foreman and, being sworn, proceeded to view the body of the unfortunate woman and the scene of her death. The latter was most appalling, into a stable about three feet from the floor of a barn, some hundred yards or so from her dwelling house, a rope was fixed, the other end of which the deceased had tied round her neck with a running noose. The cord was just long enough to prevent her knees reaching the floor, her knees being doubled beneath her, tightening the cord round her neck to suffocation, she appeared in her dying agony to have clutched the halter with her hand to hasten her death, but the blood appeared meantime to have spurted from her nose and mouth, a quantity being on the floor and lengthening her suffering by diminishing the pressure on the brain. Finally, however, she perished, and about sundown, all her family being from home, a lad going into the barn, saw the body of the deceased hanging by the rope, and alarmed the neighbourhood. Two persons cut her down and the body, being stiff and cold, they saw that life was long gone, and that any attempt at restoring it was helpless. They carried the body to her late residence, and sent for the coroner. The inquest brought out few new facts other than what are stated above, except that since January, the deceased exhibited symptoms of mental derangement, the consequence of some disease of the brain. One witness swore that in the month of January, he was stopping in the house when at midnight the deceased got up, sung psalms, prayed, and entirely undressed herself, saying she was bound to travel through the world for eight months naked, moneyless, and without food. From that time to the day of her death, she had frequent returns of her malady. The last time she was seen alive, was about 9 o'clock in the morning of her death. Her children are all highly respectable and married, or being at a great distance from their mother's house, and her husband had gone on business to another township. This accounts for her death not being discovered sooner. The jury without retiring or any hesitation returned a verdict "that the deceased came to her death by strangulation while labouring under a fit of insanity".

Hamilton Spectator 27 Jun 1849