Wendell B. Clemens^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]}

1823 - 1897  (73 years)

• Name	Wendell B. Clemens
  Born	28 Dec 1823	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 6, 7, 8, 9]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74363561
  Occupation	1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	carpenter
  Occupation	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Carpenter
  Residence	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Mennonite
  Eby ID Number	00023-1872
  Died	7 Aug 1897	Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA.   [9]
  Buried	Evergreen Cemetery, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA.   [9]
  Person ID	I410734	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Henry Lederach Clemens,   b. 25 Nov 1802, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 17 Jun 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Nancy Bricker,   b. 21 Nov 1802, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Apr 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 43 years)
  Family ID	F3452	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Catherine Unger,   b. 16 Mar 1829, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Jan 1917, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Married	25 Nov 1845	, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Children	1. Margaret Clemens,   b. 28 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Sep 1916  (Age 69 years)   2. Benjamin U. Clemens,   b. 20 Apr 1848, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 30 Mar 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 68 years)   3. Joseph Unger Clemens,   b. 14 Feb 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Nov 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)   4. Nathaniel Unger Clemens,   b. 9 Feb 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Jul 1931, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario  (Age 79 years)   5. Moses U. Clemens,   b. 2 May 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 May 1941, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States  (Age 87 years)   6. Adam U. Clemens,   b. 18 Feb 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Feb 1882, Deansville, Michigan, USA  (Age 25 years)   7. Wendell Unger Clemens,   b. 29 Sep 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Sep 1940, , Ontario, Canada  (Age 82 years)   8. Henry U. Clemens,   b. 25 Sep 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1947  (Age 87 years)   9. James U. Clemens,   b. 6 Aug 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1952, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA  (Age 90 years)   10. John Unger Clemens,   b. 8 Jun 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Jan 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)   11. Mayor Allen U. Clemens,   b. 12 Aug 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 Oct 1940, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, USA  (Age 75 years)   12. Nancy M. Clemens,   b. 11 Dec 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Dec 1947, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States  (Age 80 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F252470	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  CLEMENS Wendall Clemens was born December 28th, 1823, in the township of Dumfries, Waterloo Co., Ont., and died August 7th, 1897, bringing his aged to 73 years, 7 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Catharine Unger (who survives him) on Nov. 25th, 1845, and they lived together 51 years and 9 months. To them were born twelve children, ten sons and two daughters, one of the sons, Adam, having preceded the father to their long home. His end was very peaceful. He gave his heart to God with his companion 47 years ago and then joined the Mennonite church, and had ever since been a faithful member. Services conducted by John McNally. Herald of Truth 1 Oct 1897 pg 301-302 ____________________ Wendel Clemens, "was born December 28th, 1823. On November 25th, 1845, he was married to Catharine Unger who was born March 16th, 1829. They resided in Waterloo County for many years where he was engaged in farming. On August 28th, 1879, they moved to Lapeer County, Michigan, within three miles of Brown City, where he followed farming until recently when he retired, leaving the managing of the farm in the hands of his son Allen. To him and his wife was born a family of twelve 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.]. __________________ TO HIS REWARD. The Brown City Banner gives the following obituary of the late Wendell Clemens, who was well known throughout Berlin and Waterloo County: We are called upon this week to chronicle the death and burial of Wendell Clemens. who departed this life at 11 o'clock a. m. Saturday Aug 7h, at his home, one mile north and a half mile west of Deanville, Lapeer county, after a lingering illness covering about ten years with rheumatism, but was not seriously ill till about six weeks ago when heart trouble and dropsy set in, since which time he grew worse till as above stated the summons came, but not unexpected, and the good old man was ready to go to meet the reward of a Christian life, leaving the evidence to his dear companion and children of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. The funeral, which was very largely attended by sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends, was held from the Mennonite church at this place Tuesday, Rev John McNally, of Blair, Ont, an old neighbor and bosom friend of the deceased officiating, assisted by Rev SS Rosenburger. Undertaker Jas Black, of Deanville, had charge of the corpse. The interment took place in the Brown City cemetery. Wendell Clemens was born Dec 28, 1823, in the township of Dumfries, Waterloo County, Ont, and at death was 73 years, 7 months and 21 days old. He was united in marriage to Catherine Unger, Nov 25th, 1845, who still survives him. There was born to them twelve children, tens sons and two daughters, eleven of whom are living as follows: Mrs Oliver Burgey, of New Dundee, Ont.; Benjamin and Jes, of Berlin, Ont.; Nathaniel of Newstadt, Ont.; Moses of Burnside, Mich.; Wendell, of Berlin, Henry, of Waterloo, Ont.; James, of Burnside, Mich.; John, of Waterloo, Ont.; Allen, the only one still at home, and Mrs Louis Bluck, of Hespeler, Ont. Deceased was a kind husband and a loving father. During his sickness he suffered a great deal but was very patient and towards the end longed to go home to be free from pain. The end was very peaceful and he passed away as one going into a peaceful sleep. He with his companion was converted to God 46 years ago, when they joined the Mennonite church and have ever since been faithful members. The family wish to kindly thank the friends and neighbors for kindness and attention during their sad bereavement. The Berlin NEWS-RECORD Sat, Aug 14, 1897 Page 2

  
  

• Sources

  [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..., 439. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 550. [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..., 313. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 23 Feb 1882. 04 Feb 1882 Adam Clemens, son of Wendel Clemens, former resident of Berlin, died in Deansville, Mich. at age of 25 years, 11 months and 16 days. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 009847-74. Nathaniel Clemens, 22, occ. Blacksmith, b. Waterloo, res. Wilmot, son of Wendel and Catharine Married Annie E. Copley, 20, b. Wilmot, res. Wilmot, daughter of Mary, Witn Moses Clemens of Waterloo and Ella M. Copley of Wilmot, 14 October 1874 In Freeport In The Twp of Waterloo. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 5 Pg 10. Wendle CLEMENS carpenter Birthplace: Canada F. Age 29 Caroline CLEMENS Birthplace: Canada F. Age 24 Margret CLEMENS Birthplace: Canada F. Age 6 Benjamin CLEMENS Birthplace: Canada F. Age 4 Joseph CLEMENS Birthplace: Canada F. Age 2 [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 8. [S894] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861, Sect. 12 Page 83. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74363561/wendell-clemens. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 5 Pg 10.

  
  

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  Born - 28 Dec 1823 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 25 Nov 1845 - , Ontario, Canada Occupation - carpenter - 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Carpenter - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth