George S. Clemens

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• Elected Office: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - North Dumfries
• Historic Building: 2162 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Interesting: story
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1735
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 13, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 12, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist

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George S. Clemens, "was born September 20th, 1812. He was married to Margaret Ellis. They resided between Preston and Galt where he was engaged in farming. He died suddenly while out driving October 18th 1888, and she died October 19, 1891. To them was born quite a number of children but all died in infancy save two"


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Terribly Sudden Death - Our people were startled on Thursday evening last, by a report that Mr. George Clemens, of Parkhouse, Preston Road, had suddenly been stricken while riding in his buggy, on his way to Galt, and had expired at once. Inquiry showed the report to be only too true, and that the facts were, that as he was talking to Mr. Wm. McArthur, tax collector of North Dumfries, who was on his way to Mr. Clemens' residence, Mr. Clemens was observed to fall back in his buggy, draw a few grasping breaths and then lie still. Mr. McArthur did what he could at the time and then seeing the apparent uselessness, drove the short distance to Mr. Clemens' residence and from there Dr. Lundy was summoned. Nothing could be done, however, the vital spark had taken its flight, and the well-known face and form of one of our oldest residents was blotted out as if it never had been. Mr. Clemens had been in his usual health up to the time of his seizure. He had assisted somewhat at the threshing at his place that day, and although it is said he had complained of an unusual feeling at his heart, there was nothing in his appearance to indicate that the summons of his Maker was at hand.

Mr. Clemens was born in Waterloo county, a son of the pioneer, honored through the length and breadth of the Township, George Clemens, a patriarch in very truth, who left behind him the record of an upright life, earnest in good work, loving, manly, Christian and true. The gentleman of whom we write was one of a family of nine sons and nine daughters, of whom there are now only six survivors, viz.: - Mr. Oliver Clemens, for the past few years a resident of Galt; Mr. Amos Clemens, farmer, Roseville Road; Mr. Stauffer Clemens, of Preston; Mrs. Ann Erb, of Wil mot; Mrs. Rachel Bennett, of Preston; and Mrs. M. Limpert, of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mr. Isaac Clemens, one of the sons, represented South Waterloo in the Ontario Legislature for at least one Parliament. He was Also Reeve of the Township for many years and Warden of the county for several.

Mr. Clemens was married nearly fifty-four years ago, while residing on the old family homestead on the Hespeler road, to Miss Ellis, daughter of Squire Ellis, of Waterloo, who still survives him. but a year or two ago the celebration of their "golden Wedding" occurred and at that time, while all could see that the fifty years of their married life had left the marks of gray hairs and less active step, still there seemed to be many happy years of life's autumn before them. The de ceased was an active, industrious man. Soon after his marriage he took u the large farm of two hundred acres on the Hespeler road and there formed his homestead, which is now in the possession of Mr. James Wright. He then purchased "Parkhouse" farm to which we have referred, where he has since resided. He leaves but one son, Mr. W. G. H. Clemens, of Preston, and one daughter, wife of Rev. James McAllister, of Palmerston. Mr. Clemens took considerable interest in municipal and political life. He was a member of North Dumfries Council for one year, but his taste laid more in the support of other candidates than in pushing his own claims. He was an active adherent of the Methodist church.

His funeral took place on Sabbath, to Preston cemetery, being attended by an immense gathering of his old friends from all parts of the County and many parts of the Province. Rev. Mr. Hincks officiated and on the course of a well-considered address to the crowded audience.

Galt Reporter Oct 26 1888 pg 1


Historic Building:
In 1978 his stone house exists.

George married Margaret Ellis 1 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Squire William E. S. Ellis and Martha Elliott) was born 19 Feb 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha M. McAllister
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1736
• Residence: 1991, Paisley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario

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Martha Clemens, "was married to James McAllister. They reside on her father's old homestead. 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.].

Martha — Rev. James McAllister. James was born 1 Jan 1827, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: George Clemens
• Name: W. G. H. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1737
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; NC Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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William Clemens, "resided in Preston where he died September 17, 1862. He was first married to a Miss Ham and after her decease to Jennie Esson. To him were born three children, namely: VIII Charles and VIII Rebecca of first wife, and VIII Edward of second wife."


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.].

William married Rebecca Hearn 10 Sep 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of William Hearn and Mary Ann Winfield) was born 1838, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William — Eliza Jane Esson. Eliza (daughter of Esson and Jane Elliott) was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90888
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Student
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74149

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1736.5

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• Name: Maggie McAllister
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1736.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1737.6
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1737.3

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• Name: Edward Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1737.5
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; NC Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1906, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74150