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

Isaac Brower Clemens[1, 2]

Male 1851 - 1945  (93 years)


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  • Name Isaac Brower Clemens 
    Born 5 Nov 1851  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Methodist 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    W. Methodist 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Methodist 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Carpenter, Iron Foundry 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number 00023-1741 
    Died 21 Feb 1945  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Buried 24 Feb 1945  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Person ID I350271  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Isaac S. Clemens, MPP,   b. 21 Jan 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Sep 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Mary Ann Brower,   b. 13 Aug 1811, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1888, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Family ID F4334  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Louanna Clemens,   b. 1 Feb 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1917, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 27 Feb 1878  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 9
    Children 
     1. Nelly Clemens,   b. 1872, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Linnian Clemens,   b. 1878, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Lillian Florence Clemens,   b. 18 Dec 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Dec 1954, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     4. Elton Lewis Clemens,   b. 15 Aug 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 May 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     5. Nellie Hudson Clemens,   b. 10 Sep 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1963  (Age 80 years)
     6. Mary Lena Clemens,   b. 2 Nov 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1958  (Age 74 years)
     7. Ethel Innes Clemens,   b. 25 Apr 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1979  (Age 93 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F251297  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Clemens, Isaac Brower

      At his home, 431 Vine St. Preston, on Wednesday Feb. 21, 1945, Isaac Brower Clemens, beloved husband of Luanna, in his 94th year. Resting at the Stagger-Pass Funeral Home, Preston, from where the funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2: 30pm. Interment in the Preston Cemetery.

      Toronto Star 23 Feb 1945

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      Isaac B. Clemens, "only son of Isaac Clemens, resides on the old homestead of his father. He is married to Luanna Clemens. To them are 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.].

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      Crystal Wedding Near Preston
      A Jolly Gathering and a Good Time


      (Special to the Telegraph) Speedsville, Fri 28th - Mr. And Mrs. Isaac B. Clemens of this place celebrated their "crystal wedding" last evening, 27th. The happy couple have a wide connection of friends and relatives and their residence presented a joyous and animated appearance when a host of these gathered to help them properly observe this anniversary of their marriage day. As on such occasions there was a happy re-union of old friends and acquaintances and a most enjoyable wedding dinner. Happy speeches and songs followed the repast and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy the "wedding" The following are the names of those present: - Rev. Mr. Pomroy and wife, Joel Clemens and wife, J. W. Martin and wife, Jas. Hunt and wife, John Sauder and wife, Samuel Hilborn and wife; Jos. Sauder and wife; H. Turnbull and his wife; Wm. Hunter and his wife; Chas Huber and wife; S. C. Martin and wife, J. Shoemaker and daughter, Mrs. W. H. Roesgen, Mrs. J. S. Clemens, Misses C. Clemens, M. Brown, M. Hagey, E. Kerr, Messrs. D. Beaver, F. Fraim. Mr. Jas. Maloney acted as Master of Ceremonies. Suitable presents were bestowed on the hospitable couple and good wishes for their long life and future happiness.


      The Daily Telegraph 1 Mar 1893

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 415.

    2. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 334.

    3. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 1 Pg 37.

    4. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 12.

    5. [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 7 Page 8.

    6. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      [Front] Clemens/ Isaac Brower Clemens/ 1851 - 1945/ Louanna Clemens/ His Beloved Wife/ 1853 - 1917/ Elton L. Clemens/ 1880 - 1953/ Mary Lena Clemens/ 1883 - 1958. [Head Stone At Right Of Monument] Ethel/ [5 Footstones] Father/ Mother/ Elton L./ Nellie H./ Mary L./ [Back] Nellie Hudson Clemens/ 1882 --1963 - Ethel Innes Clemens/ 1885 - 1979.

    7. [S2575] Census - ON, Waterloo Township - 1891, Sect. 3 Page 20.

    8. [S894] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861, Sect. 11 Page 75.

    9. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:Isaac B Clemens Age:26 Birth Date:abt 1852 Birth Place:Canada Marriage Date:27 Feb 1878 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:Isaac Clemens Mother:Mary Ann Clemens Spouse:Lonanna Clemens Spouse's Age:25 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1853 Spouse Birth Place:Canada Spouse Father:Joel Clemens Spouse Mother:Magdalena Clemens

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Nov 1851 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - W. Methodist - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Feb 1878 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Carpenter, Iron Foundry - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Feb 1945 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 24 Feb 1945 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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