Nicholas Clemens & Rose Maire

FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY

Nicholas “Nic” Clemens
2nd of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding
Born: Aug 18, 1838, Consdorf, Canton d’Echternach, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg
Died: Sep 18, 1911 (age 73), Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota; cerebral hemorrhage
Buried: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Immigrated: Feb 10, 1855, Belgium to New York (age 16)
Occupation: Farmer, laborer
Married: Oct 25, 1863, Rose Anne Maire,  Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Divorced: shortly after 1885 state census, Minnesota
Five children: Charles Theodore Clemens, Joseph Edwin “Ed” Clemens, Mary Julia Clemens, Gilbert Nicholas Clemens, Rose Lusetta Clemens

Rose Anne Maire
1st of 13 children of Theodore Maire & Adeline Gombert
Born: Sep 22, 1848, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Died: Mar 6, 1911 (age 62), Edmonton, Alberta Province, Canada
Buried: Mar 15, 1911, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta Province, Canada
Married (1): Oct 25, 1863, Nicholas Clemens,  Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Divorced: shortly aft 1885 state census, Minnesota
Five children: Charles Theodore “Carl” Clemens, Joseph Edwin “Ed” Clemens, Mary Julia Clemens, Gilbert Nicholas Clemens, Rose Lusetta Clemens
Married (2) 1887, Charles Lambert Baker
Two children: Pearl Wyona Baker, Harvey Charles Baker

Five children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire:
1. Charles Theodore Clemens
1st of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Maire
Born: May 30, 1865, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: not in 1885 state census, as a late teen; drowned while swimming
Buried: unknown

2. Joseph Edwin “Ed” Clemens
2nd of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Maire
Born: Jan 1, 1869, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: Oct 1, 1924 (age 54), Winona, Winona Co., Minnesota
Buried: unknown
Occupation: Farmer, laborer
Married: Jul 2, 1891, Lydia M. Ahnemann, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota
Three living of 4 children: Edward Isaac Clemens, Margaret Eva “Maggie/Madge” Clemens, George E. “Eddie” Clemens

3. Mary Julia Clemens
3rd of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Maire
Born: Jun 28, 1873, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: Oct 29, 1965 (age 92), Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; cerebral thrombosis, arteriosclerosis
Buried: Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co., Washington
Married: Oct 15, 1890, John H. Edwards, Pepin Co., Wisconsin
Three children: Flora May Edwards, Floyd Ira “Mike” Edwards, Helen Irene Edwards

4. Gilbert Nicholas Clemens
4th of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Maire
Born: Apr 4, 1878, Chester, Wabasha Co., Minnosota
Died: Sep 9, 1878 (age 5 months), Chester, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Buried: unknown

5. Rose Lusetta Clemens
5th of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Maire
Born: Mar 13, 1879, Lake City, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: Jun 14, 1937 (age 58), Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Buried: Mazeppa Cemetery in Mazappa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Married: Jan 26, 1895, Isaac Henry “Ike” Ahneman, Mazappa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Five children: Maude Edith Ahneman, Merral Clifford Ahneman, Mildred Anna Ahneman, Marian Elinor Ahneman, Myrtle Edna Ahneman

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Four children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding
1. Mathias/Mathew Clemens
1836 – 1920
2. Nicholas “Nic” Clemens
1838 – 1911
3. Peter A. Clemens
1841 – 1918
4. John E. Clemens
1844 – 1901

Thirteen children of Theodore Maire & Adeline Gombert
1. Rose Anne Maire
1848 – 1911
2. Charles Joseph Maire
1850 – 1888
3. Josephine Elizabeth Maire
1853 – 1934
4. Mary Veronica Maire
1855 – 1864
5. Margaret Virginia Maire
1857 – 1932
6. Sarah Ann Maire
1859 – 1937
7. Frederick “Fred” Maire
1862 – 1937
8. Adelia Louise Maire
1863 – 1948
9. Adeline Maire
1865 – 1960
10. Mary Elizabeth Maire
1867 – 1941
11. Emma Julia Maire
1870 – 1947
12. Jacob T. Maire
1871 – 1955
13. William Peter Nicholas Maire
1873 – 1919

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Timeline and Records

Spellings and information in the census and other records are retained
as in the original documents

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Jun 29, 1835: Marriage of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding, the parents of Nicholas “Nic” Clemens, in Consdorf, Canton Echternach, Luxembourg; his first of three marriages
Four children: Mathias/Mathew Clemens, Nicholas Clemens, Peter A. Clemens, John E. Clemens

Mar 15, 1836: Birth of Mathias/Mathew Clemens, 1st of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding and older brother of Nicholas, in Consdorf, Canton d’Echternach, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg

Aug 18, 1838: Birth of Nicholas “Nic” Clemens, 2nd of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding, in Consdorf, Canton d’Echternach, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg

Mar 14, 1841: Birth of Peter A. Clemens, 3rd of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding and younger brother of Nicholas, in Consdorf, Canton d’Echternach, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg

Jun 29, 1844: Birth of John E. Clemens, 4th of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding and younger brother of Nicholas, in Consdorf, Canton d’Echternach, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg

abt 1848: Death of  Maria Mary (Reding) Clemens (age 36-37), the mother of Nicholas and 1st wife of Peter Clemens, leaving behind their four young sons, ages four through twelve, in Luxembourg

Sep 22, 1848: Birth of Rose Anne Maire, 1st of 13 children of Theodore Maire & Adeline Gombert and future wife of Nicholas Clemens, in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Dec 18, 1854: Marriage of Peter Clemens & Maria “Mary” Reiland, the father of Nicholas Clemens, his 3rd marriage, in Bech, Grand Duchy, Luxembourg

Feb 10, 1855: Nicholas Clemens (age 16) immigrated from Luxembourg via Belgium to New York, with his father, stepmother, and two younger brothers

Feb 10, 1855: Dutch Immigrants to America, 1820-1880:
Name Nicolas Clemens
Arrival Date February 10, 1855
Port of Arrival New York
Destination U.S.A. (no specific place stated)
Age 14 (age 16)
Gender Male
Relationship to head-of-household Son
Last Residence Unidentified Dutch Municipality
Port of Departure Antwerp, Belgium
Ship Name Henry Reed
Ship accomodations Steerage
Microfilm series M-237
Microfilm Roll 150

Feb 10, 1855: The Henry Reed passenger list:
Peter is with his 3rd wife (Maria “Mary” (Reiland) Clemens) and three of his four sons from his first marriage
#57 Peter Clemens age 45 male, Holland (age 46)
#58 Marie Clemens age 35 female Holland (age 32)
#59 Nicholas Clemens age 14 male Holland (age 16)
#60 Peter Clemens age 11 male Holland (Peter A. Clemens age 13)
#61 Jean Clemens age 9 male Holland (John E. Clemens, age 10)
Note: They are the bottom five listed on the page below:

Sep 30, 1857: Minnesota State and Territorial Census, Goodhue Co., Territory of Minnesota:
Name Peter Clemens (father Nicholas Clemens)
Age 49
Census Date 21 Sep 1857
County Goodhue
Locality Township 109
Birth Location Germany
Gender Male
Estimated Birth Year abt 1808
Line 12
Roll MN1857_2

Peter Clemens Age 49, farmer, born Germany
Mary Clemens Age 28, housekeeper, born Germany (Peter’s 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” (Reiland) Clemens)
Mathias Clemens Age 21, farmer, born Germany (son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
Nicolas Clemens Age 19, farmer, born Germany (son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
Peter Clemens Age 18, farmer, born Germany (son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
John Clemens Age 16, farmer, born Germany (son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
Mary Clemens Age 2, born New York (daughter of Peter & 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” Reiland)
Matthias Clemens Age 1 mo, born Minnesota (son of Peter & 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” Reiland)
John Reiland Age 60, born Germany (father of Maria “Mary” Mary Reiland)
Mary Reiland Age 69, born Germany (mother of Maria “Mary” Reiland)

Jul 1, 1860: Compiled U.S. Federal Census and Census Substitutes Index, Goodhue Co., Minnesota:
Name Peter Clemens
Age 52
Birth Year abt 1808
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Luxembourg
Home in 1860 Township 109 Range 15, Goodhue, Minnesota
Post Office Pine Island
Dwelling Number 856
Family Number 791
Real Estate Value 50
Personal Estate Value 251
Household Members (Name) Age:
Peter Clemens Age 52 Farmer, born Luxembourg (father)
Mary Clemens Age 38 Housekeeper, born Luxembourg ((Peter’s 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” Reiland)
Nicolas Clemens Age 21 Farmer, born Luxembourg (Nicholas Clemens, son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
Peter Clemens Age 18 Farmer, born Luxembourg (son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
John Clemens Age 16 Farmer, born Luxembourg (son of Peter & 1st wife, Maria Reding)
Mary Clemens Age 4, born New York (daughter of Peter & 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” Reiland)
Mattes Clemens Age 2, born Minnesota (Mathias/Mathew B. Clemens, son of Peter & 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” Reiland)
Catharine Clemens Age 1, born Minnesota (daughter of Peter & 3rd wife, Maria “Mary” Reiland)

Dec 9, 1861: Peter & Mary Clemens sell 40 acres of their land (Section 24 in Goodhue Co., Minnesota) for $100 to their son, Nicholas Clemens:

Oct 25, 1863: Marriage of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Five children: Charles Theodore Clemens, Joseph Edwin “Ed” Clemens, Mary Julia Clemens, Gilbert Nicholas Clemens, Rose Lusetta Clemens

May 30, 1865: Birth of Charles Theodore Clemens, 1st of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Jan 1, 1869: Birth of Joseph Edwin “Ed” Clemens, 2nd of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Jun 22, 1870: U.S. Federal Census, Chester, Wabasha Co, Minnesota:
Name Nicholas Clemens
Age in 1870 32
Birth Date abt 1838
Birthplace Holland
Dwelling Number 107
Home in 1870 Chester, Wabasha, Minnesota
Race White
Gender Male
Post Office Bear Valley
Occupation Farmer
Father of Foreign Birth Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth Yes
Male Citizen Over 21 Yes
Personal Estate Value 500
Household Members (Name) Age:
Nicholas Clemens Age 32, Farmer, personal estate $500, born Holland
Rosa Clemens Age 23, Keeping House, born Minnesota (Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens)
Charles Clemens Age 5, born Minnesota (Charles Theodore Clemens)
Edwin Clemens Age 1, born Minnesota (Joseph Edwin Clemens)

Jul 3, 1871: Death of Peter Clemens (aged 62), father of Nicholas Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota; consumption

Jul 1871: Burial of Peter Clemens at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Peter Clemens
1808 – 1871
Mary Clemens Reiland (his 3rd wife)
1822 – 1892

Jun 8, 1873: Birth of Mary Julia Clemens, 3rd of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

May 1, 1875: Minnesota U.S. Territorial and State Census, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:
Name N Clemens (Nicholas Clemens)
Age 35
Census Date 1 May 1875
County Wabasha
Locality Mazeppa
Birth Location Luxemburg
Gender Male
Estimated Birth Year abt 1840
Race White
Father’s Birth Location Luxemburg
Mother’s Birth Location Lux
Line 23
Roll MNSC_16
Clemens N Age 35 male, born Luxembourg, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Nicholas Clemens)
Clemens R Age 27 female, born Illinois, father born France, Germany (Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens)
Clemens C T Age 9, male, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois (Charles Theodore Clemens)
Clemens G N Age 6, male, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois (Gilbert Nicholas Clemens)
Clemens M J Age 0, male, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois (Mary Julia Clemens)

Apr 4, 1878: Birth of Gilbert Nicholas Clemens, 4th of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Chester, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Sep 9, 1878: Death of Gilbert Nicholas Clemens (age 5 months), Chester, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Buried: unknown

Mar 13, 1879: Birth of Rose Lusetta Clemens, 5th of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Lake City, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Jun 8, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Central Point, Goodhue, Minnesota:
Name Nicholas Clemens
Age 42
Birth Date Abt 1838
Birthplace Luxembourg
Home in 1880 Central Point, Goodhue, Minnesota, USA
Dwelling Number 82
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Self (Head)
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Rosanna Clemens
Father’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Mother’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Occupation Laborer
Household members:
Nicholas Clemens Age 42, Laborer, born Luxembourg, Father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg
Rosanna Clemens Age 32, born Illinois, father born Englan, mother born France
Chas. T. Clemens Age 14, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois (Charles Theodore Clemens)
Joseph E. Clemens Age 10, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois
Mary J. Clemens Age 5, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois
Rosa L. Clemens Age 2/12, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Illinois

May 1, 1885: Minnesota U.S. Territorial and State Census, Florence, Goodhue Co., Minnesota:
Name Nic Clemen
Age 46
Census Date 1 May 1885
County Goodhue
Locality Florence
Birth Location Germany
Gender Male
Estimated Birth Year abt 1839
Race White
Line 18
Roll MNSC_26
Clemens Nic Age 46 Male Born Germany (Nicholas Clemens)
Clemens Rosana Age 37 Female Born Illinois (Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens)
Clemens Chas T Age 19 Male Born Minnesota (Charles Theodore Clemens)
Clemens J.E. Age 16 Male Born Minnesota (Joseph Edwin Clemens)
Clemens M.J. Age 11 Female Born Minnesota (Mary Julia Clemens)
Clemens R.L. Age 5 Female Born Minnesota (Rose Lusetta Clemens)

shortly after 1885 census: Death of Charles Theodore Clemens, 1st of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire
As a late teen; drowned while swimming
Buried: unkn

shortly after 1885 census: Divorce of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, Minnesota

1887: Marriage of Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens & Charles Lambert Baker, her 2nd marriage
Two children: Pearl Wyona Baker, Harvey Charles Baker

Jun 22, 1895: Minnesota U.S. Territorial and State Census, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:
Name Nicholas Clemens (he is listed by himself)
Age 57
Census Date 1895
County Wabasha
Locality Mazeppa
Birth Location Germany
Gender Male
Estimated Birth Year abt 1838
Race White
Line 26
Roll V290_101

Circa 1890s: Clemens brothers (the sons of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding) emigrated to America from Luxembourg and settled in Minnesota; assuming this photo was taken around the late 1890s.
1. Mathias/Mathew Clemens
1836 – 1921
2. Nicholas “Nic” Clemens
1838 – 1911
3. Peter A. Clemens
1841 – 1918
4. John E. Clemens
1844 – 1901

Restored photo: courtesy of a member of the “Old Photo Restoration” Facebook page:

Original photo with names and relationships on the reverse side:

Sister Ann Clemens is the daughter of Mathew Sylvester Clemens & Barbara Nigon
Mildred Anna Ahneman (whose handwriting is above) is the daughter of Rose Lusetta Clemens & Isaac Henry “Ike” Anheman
Stephen Aloysius “Steve” Clemens is the son of Frank John Clemens & & Adelia Louisa “Della” Maire
Irene Marie Clemens is the daughter of George Edward Clemens & Catherine Hames

Apr 16, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:
Name Nic Clemens
Age 63
Birth Date Oct 1836 (born Aug 1838)
Birthplace Germany (Luxembourg)
Home in 1900 Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota
Ward of City 2
Street Rocques Addition
House Number 54
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1851 (immigrated 1855)
Relation to Head of House Boarder
Marital Status Widowed (his wife died in 1911; she remarried and was living in Canada)
Father’s Birthplace Germany (Luxembourg)
Mother’s Birthplace Germany (Luxembourg)
Years in US 49 (45 years)
Naturalization Naturalized
Occupation Pauper
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Saml E Drury 60 Head (Manager of the poor house)
Marie H Drury 35 Wife
Marie Drury 9 Daughter
Simon Drury 6 Son
John J Drury 4 Son
Mikey J Drury 2 Son
Emma M Benjamin 18 Servant
John Nolan 81 Boarder
Joe Noonan 70 Boarder
Tim McGrath 83 Boarder
Louis Stader 68 Boarder
Peter Lenhart 84 Boarder
Ralph Dezona 75 Boarder
Wm Richter 29 Boarder
Nic Keinan 58 Boarder
Henry Wilsey 58 Boarder
Peter Meyer 69 Boarder
Christ Schettler 85 Boarder
John Ebert 84 Boarder
Cecil Edwards 85 Boarder
Nic Clemens Age 63, Boarder, born Oct 1836, Widowed, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1851, in U.S. 49 years (assuming this is Nicholas “Nic” Clemens; his information is inaccurate, corrections are in italics above)
Note: all of the boarders are paupers living in a poor house

Feb 17, 1901: Death of John E. Clemens (age 56), 4th of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding and brother of Nicholas, in Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Feb 1901: Burial of John E. Clemens at Saint Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Jun 14, 1905: Minnesota State Census:
Name Nic Clemens
Sex Male
Age 66 years
Birth Date 1839
Birthplace Luxembourg
Residence Date 1905
Residence Place Mazeppa township, Wabasha, Minnesota
Race White
Father’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Mother’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Event Type Census
Event Date 1905
Event Place Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota, United States
Event Place (Original) Minnesota

Apr 16, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:
Name Nicholas Clemens
Age in 1910 71
Birth Date 1839
Birthplace Luxembourg
Home in 1910 Mazeppa, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Father-in-law
Marital Status Widowed
Father’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Mother’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Native Tongue English
Occupation Laborer
Industry Farm
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Out of Work N
Number of Weeks Out of Work 0
Enumerated Year 1910
Household members Name Age:
Isaac Ahneman Head Age 42, married 15 years, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Iowa, farmer
Rose L Ahneman Age 30, married 15 years, 3 children born, 3 children living, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Iowa, farmer (Rose Lusetta (Clemens) Ahneman, daughter of Nicholas Clemens)
Maude Ahneman Age 14, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Merral Ahneman Age 9, Son, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Mildred Ahneman Age 0, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Nicholas Clemens Age 71, father-in-law, born Lux Germany, father born Lux Germany, mother born Lux Germany

Mar 6, 1911: Death of Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens Baker (age 62), 1st of 13 children of Theodore Maire & Adeline Gombert and the wife of Nicholas Clemens, in Edmonton, Alberta Province, Canada

Mar 15, 1911: Burial of Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens Baker at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; plot B-106-1

Sep 18, 1911: Death of Nicholas “Nic” Clemens (age 73), 2nd of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota; cerebral hemorrhage; atheroma of arteries

Sep 18, 1911, Minnesota Death Index:
Name Nicholas Clemens
Record Type Death
Death Date 18 Sep 1911
Death Place Wabasha, Minnesota, USA
Death Registration Date 1911
Certificate Number 014336
Record Number 84581

Sep 18, 1911, Minnesota Death Records & Certificates:
Name Nickelas Clemens
Sex Male
Age 73 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1838
Father’s Name Peter Clemens
Father’s Sex Male
Mother’s Name Mary Clemen
Mother’s Sex Female
Spouse’s Name Clemens
Event Type Death
Event Date 18 September 1911
Event Place Minnesota, United States
Page Number 19
Reference cn 14336

Sep 18, 1911, Minnesota Wabasha County Deaths:
#9: Name Nicholas Clemens
Sex Male
Age 73 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1838
Father’s Name Peter Clemens
Mother’s Name Mary Clemens
Event Type Death
Event Date 18 September 1911
Event Place Mazeppa Township, Wabasha, Minnesota, United States
Event Place (Original) Mazeppa, Wabasha
Page Number 29

Sep 1911: Burial of Nicholas Clemens at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Apr 28, 1918: Death of Peter A. Clemens (age 77), 3rd of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding, in Mazeppa and brother of Nicholas, in Wabasha Co., Minnesota; chronic and acute intestinal nephritis

Apr 30, 1918: Burial of Peter A. Clemens at Mazeppa Cemetery in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Dec 22, 1920: Death of Mathias/Mathew Clemens (age 84), 1st of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding and brother of Nicholas, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; lobar pneumonia

Dec 27, 1920: Burial of Mathew Clemens at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Note: Mathew’s death year on his headstone is incorrect; he died in 1920

Oct 1, 1924: Death of Joseph Edwin “Ed” Clemens (age 54), 2nd of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Winona, Winona Co., Minnesota
Buried: unknown

Aug 19, 1934: Death of Charles Lambert Baker (age 73), the 2nd husband of Rose Anne (Maire) Clemens, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Aug 23, 1934: Burial of Charles Lambert Baker at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; plot B-106-2 
Note: both of Charles’ 1st and 2nd wives’ names share his headstone:

Jun 14, 1937: Death of Rose Lusetta (Clemens) Ahneman (age 58), 5th of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Jun 1937: Burial of Rose Lusetta (Clemens) Ahneman at Mazeppa Cemetery in Mazappa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Oct 29, 1965: Death of Mary Julia (Clemens) Edwards (age 92), 3rd of 5 children of Nicholas Clemens & Rose Anne Maire, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; cerebral thrombosis, arteriosclerosis

1965: Burial of Mary Julia (Clemens) Edwards at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co., Washington

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2025: Researched and compiled by siblings Catherine Frances (Clemens) Sevenau and Gordon Lawrence Clemens (the great-great-grandchildren of Peter Clemens & Maria Reding.

Sources: Gordon Clemens & Marian (McLellan) Clemens, John F. Clemens, Helen Reiland, Father Gerald Conway, Robert J. Lari; Ancestry.com, Find A Grave, Family Search, miscellaneous internet searches

Direct line of Gordon and Catherine:
Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding (great-great-grandparents)
Mathias “Mathew” Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland (great-grandparents)
Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon (grandparents)
Carl John Clemens & Noreen Ellen Chatfield (parents)
Gordon Lawrence Clemens and sister Cathrine Frances (Clemens) Sevenau

Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.