Person:Martin Clemens (1)

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.

Conover, Frank. Centennial Portrait and Biographical Record of the City of Dayton and of Montgomery County, Ohio. Chicago: A. W. Bowen. 1897. Gen R 977.172 C753C.

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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

Martin Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal
July 24, 1905

v. 42, iss. 310 : pg. 5, col. 5
died July 22 at residence 9 Reigel Street, employee of Dayton Lumber Company, survived by widow and 3 children and sisters Mrs. Thomas A. Selz, Mrs. T. C. Schneble



Martin A. Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal

July 25, 1905

v. 42, iss. 311 : pg. 3, col. 7
died July 22 at residence Reigel Street, Woodland Cemetery



Martin A. Clemens
Dayton Daily Journal

July 25, 1905

v. 42, iss. 311 : pg. 10, col. 3
died July 22, age 48

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Martin Clemons
Age in 1870: 13
Birth Date: abt 1857
Birthplace: Ohio
Dwelling Number: 630
Home in 1870: Dayton Ward 8, Montgomery, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dayton
Occupation: At School
Father of Foreign Birth: Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth: Yes
Attended School: Yes
Inferred Father:
Jacob Clemons
Inferred Mother:
Elizabeth 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

Martin Alfred Clemens
Birth: Apr 1857 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Death: 22 Jul 1905 (aged 48) Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Burial: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Sec: 113 Lot: 184
Memorial #: 92366129
Gravesite Details Age 48.3
Family Members
Parents
Jacob Clemens 1828-1903
Elizabeth Reisberger Clemens 1829-1899
Spouse
Caroline C Pries Clemens 1861-1937
Siblings
Louisa Clemens 1853-1924
Catharine Clemens Klump 1855-1888
John A Clemens 1861-1890
Clara L Clemens Selz 1865-1908
Anna Clemens Schneble 1872-1899
Mary E Clemens Schneble 1872-1966
Children
Martin John Clemens 1884-1941
Bessie May Clemens Crew 1885-1937
Created by: Loretta Castaldi (47472615)
Added: 22 Jun 2012
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92366129/martin-alfred-clemens
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/92366129/martin-alfred-clemens : accessed 24 June 2021), memorial page for Martin Alfred Clemens (Apr 1857–22 Jul 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 92366129, citing Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Loretta Castaldi (contributor 47472615) .