John Clemens

People Buried Here

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JOHN CLEMENS

farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, in 1842, and is a son of

Lewis and Eliza (Kulp) Clemens. His father is a native of Bucks county, and his mother

of Montgomery county. His grandfather, Christian Clemens, located in Bucks county in the

early part of the 17th century. He married a Miss Switzer. He was a farmer by

occupation, and died in the house in which John now lives. Our subject's father was also

a farmer and was born and died on the old homestead, which is one hundred years old. He

died in 1883, and he was the father of three children: Jacob, John and Lewis. Our

subject, John, has always lived where he now resides. He was educated in the schools of

Doylestown township. In 1873 he married Hannah, daughter of David and Margaret Johnston,

by whom he has two children: Katie and Emma. Mrs. Clemens is a member of the Baptist

church. Mr. Clemens is an intelligent and enterprising citizen, and takes a great

interest in public affairs.