Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Clemens, Jacob
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Doylestown A-L


JACOB CLEMENS farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in 
Doylestown township, in October, 1840, and is a son of Lewis 
and Eliza (Kulp) Clemens.  His father was a native of Bucks 
county, and his mother of Montgomery.  His great-grandfather 
came from Germany early in the 17th century, and settled in 
this county, where he followed farming.  His son Christian 
was also a farmer and carried on contracting to some extent. 
 He resided in Doylestown township. Our subject's father was 
born and lived on the old homestead where John Clemens now 
lives, and followed farming.  He died June 3, 1883, and his 
wife died in February, 1848.  They were the parents of three 
children:  Jacob, John and Lewis H.   Jacob Clemens lived on 
the farm with his parents until he was 27 years of age.  He 
then removed to the place where he has since resided, and 
has erected a fine stone residence and made many 
improvements.  In 1861 he enlisted in company K, 25th 
regiment P. V., and served three months.  They marched 
through Virginia and Maryland, and across the Potomac, but 
entered into no engagements.  He also enlisted several times 
in the defense of the state.  He was married March 4, 1868, 
to Mary, daughter of George and Margaret (Perkins) Meyers.  
Mr. and Mrs. Clemens are the parents of three children:  
Harry, Maggie, and Anna.  They and their son are members of 
the Presbyterian church.  Mr. Clemens is a member of the 
Grand Army of the Republic.