Person:Jacob Clemens (9)

JACOB CLEMENS, [pages 427-428] a native of the palatinate of Rhenish Bavaria, was A J born on the 19th of December, 1828, being the son of Adam and Catherine Clemens, who were born in Germany, where they passed their entire lives, being people of intelligence, industry and honest worth. They became the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living. Two of the sons, Peter and Nicholas, were the first of the family to emigrate to America. They left their native land in the year 1846, and upon arriving in this country came westward to Ohio, locating in Defiance county, where they still reside, both being farmers. Two years later, in 1848, three other members of the family also came from the fatherland to try their fortunes in the United States. These three were Jacob, his brother Adam and his sister Caroline, who was then the wife of Peter Leonhardt. They landed in New York city on the. 30th of May. Another sister, Philopena, became the wife of John Schaun, whom she accompanied to Brazil in 1847. Elizabeth and Catherine never severed the ties which bound them to the old home, and both died in Germany.

Jacob Clemens secured his educational discipline in the excellent schools of his native land, and also prepared himself for the practical duties of life by devoting his attention for some time to work at the carpenter's trade, with which he had become quite familiar at the time of his emigration to America. Upon his arrival he came direct to Montgomery county, Ohio, and his first stay was at Hole's Creek, six miles south of Dayton, where he remained about two months. He then went to Miamisburg, in the same county, and there remained until 1849, when he came to Dayton, where he has ever since resided. After his arrival here he worked at his trade until 1866, when he engaged in general contracting. This line of enterprise held his attention for six years, and his careful business methods and capable management insured success to his efforts. His next business venture was the building of a planing mill, at the corner of Fifth and Mad River streets, and this industry he prosecuted with excellent results for twelve years, when he disposed of the business to Philip E. Gilbert, and thereupon retired from active exertion, content to enjoy the fruits of his past labors.

Mr. Clemens, in 1851, married Miss Elizabeth Reisberger, who, like himself, was born in the picturesque Rhine district of the province of Bavaria, the year of her birth having been 1829. Their home life has been one of great happiness and the marriage has been blessed by the birth of twelve children, all save four of whom are deceased. The four survivors are; Martin, now a resident of Cincinnati; Clara, the wife of Thomas Selz, of the Pearl laundry, in Dayton; Annie and Mary, twins, the former of whom is the wife of Joseph Schneble and the latter of Theodore Schneble, of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Clemens have long been zealous and devoted members of Trinity Roman Catholic church, in which they have been communicants for many years.

Mr. Clemens has always taken a lively and public-spirited interest in the questions of the hour and in the political issues involved. He has been a stalwart supporter of the democratic party and a firm advocate of the essential principles which underlie its organization. In 1884 he was honored by the citizens of the county through election as a member of the board of directors of the Montgomery county infirmary, which office he retained for three years, giving to its duties that careful attention and unflagging interest which had ever been characteristic of his efforts in private business affairs. In 1891 he was a member of the decennial board of equalization of Dayton.

Mr. Clemens is a man of marked individuality, of pleasing address, and strong intellectual grasp, and his life has been so lived as to gain to him the merited reward of the respect and esteem of his fellow men. The city of his home has ever called forth his hearty interest, and he has done all in his power to further its progress and insure its stable prosperity. He well deserves consideration in this connection as one of the representative men of the city of Dayton.

1900 United States Federal Census
Name Jacob Clemmens
Age 71
Birth Date Dec 1828
Birthplace Germany
Home in 1900 Dayton Ward 9, Montgomery, Ohio
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1848
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Widowed
Father's Birthplace Germany
Mother's Birthplace Germany
Household Members
Name Age
Jacob Clemmens 71
Marie Schmeble 29
Theodore Schmeble 32
Clemmens Schmeble 8/12

1860 United States Federal Census
Name Jacob Kleinman
Age 39
Birth Year abt 1821
Gender Male
Birth Place Bavaria
Home in 1860 Dayton Ward 4, Montgomery, Ohio
Post Office Dayton
Family Number 2198
Household Members
Name Age
Jacob Kleinman 39
Elizth Kleinman 38
Martin Kleinman 14
Lewis Kleinman 12
Cath Kleinman 6
Elizth Kleinman 2

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Last Name First Name Age Birth Date Death Date Burial Date Funeral Home Birth Place Place of Death Church Section Block Lot Space Lat/Long
Clemens Agnes D. 9DA 7/14/1878 7/16/1878 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 C 5 3 39.7250211409, -84.2041088519
Clemens Anna Mary 53 3/16/1846 5/14/1899 5/17/1899 Unknown Germany 14 X 167 9 39.7259056136, -84.2012255305
Clemens Anna P. 85 4/9/1957 4/12/1957 Walter Troy, Ohio Emmanuel 14 X 167 3 39.7259046988, -84.2011899969
Clemens Bertha E. 84 2/16/1882 7/1/1966 7/5/1966 Walter Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Holy Family 16 X 102 2 39.7244759826, -84.205424412
Clemens Blanca Louise 1DA 8/23/1894 8/24/1894 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 E 12 3 39.7249653729, -84.204260174
Clemens C. Herbert Sr 79 7/2/1906 12/4/1985 12/7/1985 Westbrock Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Corpus Christi 5 X 449 4 39.7239563849, -84.2030904495
Clemens Carlos A. 28 8/19/1950 7/15/1979 7/19/1979 Luthman Ohio Englewood, Ohio St. Mary 38 X 106 7 39.7222827097, -84.2038197786
Clemens Caroline 32 3/3/1899 3/5/1899 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 1 X 449 3 39.7262780428, -84.2042385884
Clemens Clarence F. 58 1/9/1952 1/12/1952 Meyer & Boehmer Dayton, Ohio Our Lady of Mercy 16 X 136 7 39.7244325588, -84.2055326927
Clemens Clarence/Idelle (Inf) 11/16/1913 11/16/1913 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 I 9 45 39.7246038092, -84.204543975
Clemens Dorothea P. 56 2/6/1925 6/12/1981 6/16/1981 Luthman Iowa Dayton, Ohio St. Mary 38 X 103 12 39.7222916903, -84.2038220562
Clemens Edward J. 75 3/28/1927 5/28/2002 5/31/2002 Tobias Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Immaculate Conception 43 X 3 6 39.7229596211, -84.2059771053
Clemens Edward T. 2 2/26/1889 2/28/1889 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 15 X 65 1 39.7255642758, -84.2013552219
Clemens Elizabeth 2 Unknown MKR 15 X 65 1 39.7255642758, -84.2013552219
Clemens Elizabeth 70 3/28/1899 3/31/1899 Unknown Germany 15 X 65 9 39.7255494946, -84.201393424
Clemens Frank 7 Unknown 15 X 65 1 39.7255642758, -84.2013552219
Clemens Frank C. 62 9/24/1933 9/27/1933 Westbrock Dayton, Ohio Emmanuel 14 X 167 4 39.7258955527, -84.2011903918
Clemens Gladys A. 85 7/27/1914 3/14/2000 3/17/2000 Barnes (Eaton, Ohio) Dayton, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Funeral Home 17 X 128 7 39.7235816482, -84.2035789003
Clemens Harry 19 7/16/1882 7/14/1902 7/16/1902 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 14 X 167 2 39.7259138449, -84.201189602
Clemens Helen C. 35 2/6/1941 2/8/1941 Westbrock Dayton, Ohio Holy Angels 5 X 449 11 39.7239477559, -84.2031262202
Clemens Helen M. 91 5/5/1915 2/26/2007 3/2/2007 Tobias(Centerville) Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Holy Angels 5 X 449 9 39.723966055, -84.2031257708
Clemens Idell 34 7/20/1927 7/22/1927 Westbrock Dayton, Ohio Our Lady of Rosary 6 10-B 11 2 39.72466308, -84.2025945468
Clemens Irene 1MO 9/7/1905 9/9/1905 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 C 12 3 39.725025133, -84.2043007683
Clemens Irma 76 10/12/1900 8/22/1977 8/25/1977 Meyer & Boehmer Dayton, Ohio Miamisburg, Ohio Our Lady of Mercy 16 X 136 8 39.7244234112, -84.2055330257
Clemens Jacob 74 9/7/1903 9/10/1903 Unknown Germany Emmanuel 15 X 65 10 39.7255404131, -84.2013948838
Clemens Jerome 51 1/25/1965 1/27/1965 Meyer & Boehmer Dayton, Ohio St. Henry 31 X 69 1 39.7240983692, -84.201114922
Clemens John 29 7/24/1890 7/29/1890 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 15 X 65 7 39.7255676575, -84.2013905043
Clemens Jonathon B. 62 7/30/1947 7/22/2010 7/15/2016 Life Story Funeral Home Dayton, OH Plainwell City, MI unknown 5 X 449 12 39.7239386064, -84.2031264449
Clemens Joseph 2MO 2/24/1910 2/26/1910 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 I 4 52 39.7245477585, -84.2044481246
Clemens Joseph 1 Unknown MKR 15 X 65 1 39.7255642758, -84.2013552219
Clemens Joseph & Rebecca (Inf) 9/26/1895 9/26/1895 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 E 12 3 39.7249653729, -84.204260174
Clemens Joseph H. 83 9/22/1952 9/25/1952 Meyer & Boehmer Holy Rosary 8 X 178 10 39.723285466, -84.2022508361
Clemens Joseph W. 71 4/1/1951 4/4/1951 Walter Holy Trinity 16 X 102 1 39.7244851302, -84.205424079
Clemens Louisa 7 Unknown MKR 15 X 65 1 39.7255642758, -84.2013552219
Clemens Margaret 58 2/16/1875 2/18/1875 Unknown Bavaria Emmanuel 14 X 167 11 39.7258873214, -84.2012263203
Clemens Marie 29 2/5/1885 3/28/1914 4/3/1914 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 14 X 167 8 39.7259147597, -84.2012251357
Clemens Martin J. 56 3/11/1940 3/14/1940 R. C. Mills Cincinnati, Ohio Sacred Heart 28 X 119 12 39.7262491217, -84.1988801484
Clemens Mary K. 92 8/8/1910 12/8/2002 6/27/2003 Unknown Dayton, Ohio Beavercreek, OH Graveside 31 X 69 3 39.724080075, -84.2011156269
Clemens Maureen 11M 9/26/1963 9/2/1964 9/5/1964 Luthman Dayton, Ohio Permit - St. Mary 10 N 20 61 39.7245072214, -84.204801638
Clemens May W. 62 10/17/1945 10/20/1945 Whitmer Brothers Dayton, Ohio Emmanuel 28 X 119 11 39.7262582482, -84.1988792794
Clemens Michael Herman Inf 4MO 12/27/1949 12/28/1949 Loritts Dayton, Ohio Funeral Home 10 K 19 28 39.7243426763, -84.2047486937
Clemens Nancy F. 61 2/26/1935 10/26/1996 10/30/1996 Baker-Hazel Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Graveside 38 X 41 11 39.7225257023, -84.2038161977
Clemens Nicholas 68 1/12/1877 1/14/1877 Unknown Rhein Kreis, Bavaria 14 X 167 12 39.7258781753, -84.2012267152
Clemens Nicholas J. 68 7/16/1842 3/8/1911 3/11/1911 Unknown Rheinfeld, Germany 14 X 167 10 39.7258964675, -84.2012259254
Clemens Paul Ernest 6 11/28/1918 11/30/1918 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 10 I 15 15 39.7247578584, -84.2046559686
Clemens Raymond G. 78 6/20/1909 11/2/1987 3/19/1993 Unknown Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Graveside 31 X 69 4 39.7240709278, -84.2011159794
Clemens Rebecca 76 2/4/1949 2/8/1949 Hoyne Dayton, Ohio Holy Rosary 8 X 178 9 39.7232946155, -84.2022506113
Clemens Richard P. 71 8/14/1933 4/6/2005 4/9/2005 Westbrock Dayton, Ohio Kettering, Ohio St. Charles 38 X 41 12 39.7225167217, -84.2038139201
Clemens Richard P. Sr 84 4/19/1905 4/21/1989 4/25/1989 Meyer & Boehmer Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Holy Angels 5 X 449 10 39.7239569055, -84.2031259955
Clemens Rita F. 79 5/1/1927 1/9/2007 1/12/2007 Tobias(Dayton) Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Immaculate Conception 43 X 22 1 39.7229506406, -84.2059748274
Clemens Thelma R. 84 1/2/1911 8/9/1995 8/12/1995 Westbrock New Orleans, LA Auburn, Maine Holy Trinity 5 X 449 3 39.7239655345, -84.2030902248
Clemens Thelma Ruth 33 10/18/1949 10/20/1949 Hoyne Dayton, Ohio Holy Rosary 4 A 16 6 39.7242213457, -84.2050337955
Clemens William 1 Unknown MKR 15 X 65 1 39.7255642758, -84.2013552219
Clemens Willie B. (Nicholas/Anna) 10M 9/24/1877 8/8/1878 8/10/1878 Unknown Dayton, Ohio 14 X 167 1 39.725922991, -84.2011892071

Jacob Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal
September 8, 1903

v. 41, iss. 37 : pg. 5,
died September 7, 74y 8m 19d, service Holy Trinity Church



Jacob Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal

September 8, 1903

v. 41, iss. 37 : pg. 5,
died September 7, age 75, detailed obit



Jacob Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal

September 9, 1903

v. 41, iss. 38 : pg. 5,
died September 7, 74y 8m 19d



Jacob Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal

September 11, 1903

v. 41, iss. 40 : pg. 8,
account of service at Emanuel Church



Jakob Clemens
Gedenk Blaetter

October 3, 1903

v. 10, iss. 23 : pg. 177, col. 2
died 07 September, age 75, of Dayton, native of Pfalz, photograph



Jakob Clemens
Gedenk Blaetter

October 3, 1903

v. 10, iss. 23 : pg. 179, col. 3
died 07 September, age 75, of Dayton, native of Pfalz, text

Gedenk Blaetter
October 3, 1903
v. 10, iss. 23 : pg. 179, col. 3
died 07 September, age 75, of Dayton, native of Pfalz, text
Jacob Clemens
Der altbekannten deutsch-amerikanische Pionier Jacob Clemens starb am 7. September in seinem Heim, No. 39 Süd Miami Straße, an den Folgen eines Gehirnschlags, den er zehn Tage vorher erlitten hatte. Er erreichte ein Alter von nahezu 75 Jahren.
Jakob Clemens war ein Sohn der fröhlichen Pfalz. Ihm war die Leichtlebigkeit und der gesunde Humor seines Vaterlandes angeboren und der letztere blieb ihm treu bis in sein Greisenalter.
Als 20-jähriger Jüngling griff er zum Wanderstab und kam im Jahr 1848 nach den Vereinigten Staaten, und zwar direkt nach Dayton, das ihm die Heimath blieb zum Ende. Er war lange Jahre als Bau –Unternehmer thätig und zwar mit gutem Erfog. In die erste Zeit seines Wirkens dahier fiel die Errichtung des Beckel Hotels, dessen Bau er beaufsichtigte.
Auch an der Politik nahm Herr Clemens von jeher lebhaften Antheil und wurde wiederholt mit Vertrauensstellen beehrt. Er diente eine Reihe von Jahren als Mitglied der County Infirmarybehörde und war zweimal Mitglied des Decennial Board of Appraisers, in 1890 und 1900.
Er war ein geselliger, umgänglicher Mann, ein warmer Freund seiner Freunde. Der ursprüngliche Einundzwanziger Verein zählt ihn zu einem seiner Gründer und noch beim Tode gehörte er demseben an.
Herr Clemens gehörte einer langlebigen Familie an. In Defiance hielten vor vier Jahren die damals noch lebenden Familienmitglieder, vier Brüder und eine Schwester, eine Reunion. Das Alter der fünf Geschwister war zusammen 405 Jahre.
Vor etwa vier Jahren verlor Herr Clemens seine Frau durch den Tod. Es übereben ihn ein Sohn, Martin A. Clemens, und zwei Töchter, Mrs. Thomas A. Selz und Mrs. Theodor Schneble, sowie 10 Enkelkinder.


Jacob Clemens
The well-known German-American pioneer Jacob Clemens died on 7th September in his home, no. 39 South Miami Street, the result of a brain stroke that he had suffered ten days before. He reached an age of almost 75 years.
Jakob Clemens was a son of the cheerful Palatinate. The innocence and healthy humor of his fatherland was innate, and the latter remained faithful to his old age.
As a 20-year-old boy, he moved to the migrant and came to the United States in 1848, directly after Dayton, which left him home. He was active for many years as a construction contractor and with good success. In the first period of his activity there was the construction of the Beckel Hotel, whose construction he oversaw.
Mr. Clement also took an active interest in politics, and was repeatedly honored with trustworthy offices. He served a number of years as a member of the County Infirmary and was twice a member of the Decennial Board of Appraisers, in 1890 and 1900.
He was a friendly, sociable man, a warm friend of his friends. The original Twenty-One Club counts him as one of its founders, and he still belonged to his death.
Mr. Clemens belonged to a long-lived family. In Defiance four years ago the family members, four brothers and one sister, who were still living at the time, held a reunion. The age of the five siblings was 405 years.
About four years ago, Mr. Clemens lost his wife by death. A son, Martin A. Clemens, and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas A. Selz and Mrs. Theodor Schneble, as well as 10 grandchildren.

Jacob Clemens
Born: UnknownDied: 09/07/1903Service: 09/10/1903
Section: 15Tier: XLot: 65Grave: 10

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personElizabeth Clemens
Died: 03/28/1899
personJohn Clemens
Died: 07/24/1890
personEdward T. Clemens
Died: 02/26/1889
personFrank Clemens

personWilliam Clemens

personJoseph Clemens

personElizabeth Clemens

personLouisa Clemens

personCatharine Klump
Died: 05/04/1888
personJoseph Klump
Died: 06/13/1883
personJohn Riesberger
Died: 11/02/1898
personRuth Schneble

personMary Alice Schneble
05/15/1907 - 10/23/1980
personClara L. Selz
Died: 02/27/1908

1870 United States Federal Census

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DetailSource
Name: Jacob Clemons
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Date: abt 1829
Birthplace: Bavaria / Bayern
Dwelling Number: 630
Home in 1870: Dayton Ward 8, Montgomery, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dayton
Occupation: Carpenter
Father of Foreign Birth: Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth: Yes
Male Citizen Over 21: Yes
Personal Estate Value: 200
Real Estate Value: 2000
Inferred Spouse:
Elizabeth Clemons
Inferred Children:
Kate Clemons
Martin Clemons
John Clemons
Clara Clemons
Frank Clemons
Household Members Age
Jacob Clemons 41
Elizabeth Clemons
41
Kate Clemons
15
Martin Clemons
13
John Clemons
9
Clara Clemons
5
Frank Clemons

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John Ritzburger
Age: 80
Birth Year: abt 1800
Birthplace: Bavaria
Home in 1880: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Marital Status: Widower
Father's Birthplace: Bavaria
Mother's Birthplace: Bavaria
Household Members:
Name Age
Jacob Clemens 51
Elezibeth Clemens 50
Martin Clemens 23
John Clemens 19
Clara Clemens 15
Anna M. Clemens 8
Mary L. Clemens 8
John Ritzburger 80