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     Clara Louise Lamb was born on 20 December 1897 in Illinois, USA.^2,3 She married Carl William Clements, son of James Clements and Catharine Roberts, on 24 January 1918 in Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA.¹ She died on 8 December 1990 in Iowa, USA, at age 92.³
     Clara L. Clements (wife, age 22) was enumerated in the census on 18 March 1920 in Union Township, Boone County, Iowa, USA, in the household of Carl W. Clements.² Clara L. Clements (wife, age 32) was enumerated in the census on 10 April 1930 in Dallas Township, Dallas County, Iowa, USA, in the household of Carl W. Clements.⁴ Clara L. Clements (wife, age 42) was enumerated in the census on 10 May 1940 in Union Township, Boone County, Iowa, USA, in the household of Carl W. Clements.⁵

     Harriet M. Freestone was born on 1 July 1891 in Iowa, USA.^2,3,4 She married Arthur Daniel Clements, son of James Clements and Catharine Roberts, on 10 September 1918 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USA.¹ She died in 1976 in Iowa, USA.^4,3 She was buried in Violet Hill Cemetery, Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, USA.⁴
     Harrett Clements (wife, age 29) was enumerated in the census on 13 January 1920 in Beaver Township, Dallas County, Iowa, USA, in the household of A. D. Clements.² Harriet M. Clements (wife, age 39) was enumerated in the census on 16 April 1930 in Elk Basin, Park County, Wyoming, USA, in the household of Arthur D. Clements.⁵

     Loretta Clements was born on 11 May 1889 in Champaign County, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield.^1,2 She married Thomas Oscar Mays on 25 July 1907 in Pulaski County, Indiana, USA.¹ She died in April 1949 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA, at age 59.³
     Lauretta Clements (daughter, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 20 June 1900 in Hensley Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Edward Clements.² Lorretta Mays (wife, age 20) was enumerated in the census on 20 April 1910 in Franklin Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Thomas O. Mays.⁴ Loretta Mays (wife, age 30) was enumerated in the census on 13 January 1920 in California Township, Starke County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Thomas O. Mays.⁵ Loretta Mays (wife, age 40) was enumerated in the census on 11 April 1930 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Thomas Mays. She was a department store clerk.⁶ Loretta Mays (wife, age 51) was enumerated in the census on 29 April 1940 in German Township, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Thomas O. Mays.⁷

     Thomas Oscar Mays was born on 3 August 1882 in Jay County, Indiana, USA.² He married Loretta Clements, daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield, on 25 July 1907 in Pulaski County, Indiana, USA.² He died on 9 October 1964 in St Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA, at age 82.¹
     Thomas O. Mays was enumerated in the census on 20 April 1910 in Franklin Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 27 with Lorretta Mays and Eva E. Mays in his household.³
     Thomas O. Mays was enumerated in the census on 13 January 1920 in California Township, Starke County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer and merchant, age 37 with Loretta Mays, Eva E. Mays, Lovella Mays, Velma Mays, William Mays and Harold Mays in his household.⁴
     Thomas Mays was enumerated in the census on 11 April 1930 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA, as a wholesale fruit company broker, age 48 with Loretta Mays, Eva Mays, Lovella Mays, William Mays and Harold Mays in his household.⁵
     Thomas O. Mays was enumerated in the census on 29 April 1940 in German Township, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 57 with Loretta Mays, Lovella C. Mays, William Mays and Harold Mays in his household.⁶
     Obituary: Thomas Oscar Mays, 82, a farmer at 21421 Cleveland Rd. and former German Twp. trustee, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He had been seriously ill for the last month. A well known landowner, Mr. Mays was the developer of Lilac Acres. He also had been a wholesale fruit broker for many years. He was appointed trustee of German Twp. in 1952. He also had served as president of the Civic Planning Assn. Mr. Mays was a member of the First Brethren Church; Portage Lodge 675, F&AM; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of South Bend; Farm Bureau; Post K, Travelers Protective Assn., and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was born Aug 3, 1882, in Jay County, Ind. He came to South Bend in 1923 from Quincy, Ill. He married Loretta Clements on July 25, 1907. She died in South Bend in April, 1949. On Dec 15, 1956, he married Crystal Nelson, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William E. and Harold C; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Kroft, Mrs. Locella Wadell and Mrs. Harold Moyer, all of South Bend; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Alwilda Pugh of Winamac.¹

     Edna C. Clements was born on 18 January 1891 in Barton County, Missouri, USA.² She was the daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield.^2,1,3 She married Rolland Reed Smith on 11 February 1919 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA.² She died on 27 May 1972 in Indiana, USA, at age 81.⁴
     Edna C. Clements (daughter, age 9) was enumerated in the census on 20 June 1900 in Hensley Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Edward Clements.¹ Edna C. Clements (daughter, age 19) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Edmond Clements.³ Edna Smith (wife, age 28) was enumerated in the census on 7 January 1920 in Harrison Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Rollan Smith.⁵ Edna Smith (wife, age 39) was enumerated in the census on 24 April 1930 in Union Township, Fulton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Rollen Smith.⁶ Edna Smith (wife, age 49) was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1940 in 411 West 11th Street, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Roland Smith.⁷
     Obituary: Mrs. Edna S. Smith, 81, 217 East Ninth street, died Saturday at 10:30 p.m. at the Canterbury nursing home after an illness of five months. Born Jan. 18, 1891, in Barton county, Mo., she was the daughter of Edward and Eva Mansfield Clements and had spent most of her life in this community. Her marriage was Feb. 11, 1919, at Winamac, to Rolland R. Smith, who survives. Mrs. Smith was a member of the former Prairie Grove E.U.B. church, World War I Barracks, past president of American Legion Auxiliary and member of the Woodlawn hospital auxiliary. Also surviving are one son, Robert M. Smith, Rochester; five grandchildren, Robert M. Smith Jr., Scott Thomas Smith, Brandon K. Smith, Glendon Smith and Holly Smith, all of this city; three brothers, Clarence Clements, Fort Wayne; Edwin Clements, Logansport, and Lloyd Clements, Phoenix, Ariz. Preceding in death were three sisters and one son. Last rites will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. Keith Smitley officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.⁴

     Rolland Reed Smith was born on 5 November 1892 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA.^2,3 He married Edna C. Clements, daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield, on 11 February 1919 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA.² He died on 18 October 1982 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana, USA, at age 89.^3,4,5
     Rollan Smith was enumerated in the census on 7 January 1920 in Harrison Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 27 with Edna Smith in his household.⁶
     Rollen Smith was enumerated in the census on 24 April 1930 in Union Township, Fulton County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 37 with Edna Smith in his household.⁷
     Roland Smith was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1940 in 411 West 11th Street, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA, as a truck driver, age 47 with Edna Smith in his household.⁸
     Obituary: Services for Rolland R. Smith, 89, of 217 E. Ninth St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with graveside rites by the American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Smith died at 9:15 a.m. Monday in Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home at Culver following an illness of several years. He was born Nov. 5, 1892 to Henry and Eunice Smith and was lifelong resident of Fulton County. He was married in Winamac to Edna S. Clemans, who died May 27, 1972. A retired livestock dealer, he was a member of the Church of God, American Legion, World War I Barracks and the Eagles Lodge. He served overseas during World War I and received the Purple Heart medal. Surviving are a son, Robert M. Smith, Rochester; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Cecile Rhodes, Bruce Lake Station.⁵

     Essie A. Clements was born in July 1895 in Illinois, USA.² She was the daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield.^1,2,3 She married George Walter Burnett in 1914 in Champaign County, Illinois, USA.¹
     Essa A. Clements (daughter, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 20 June 1900 in Hensley Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Edward Clements.² Essie A. Clements (daughter, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Edmond Clements.³ Essie Burnett (wife, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 20 January 1920 in Somer Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Walter G. Burnett.⁴ Essie Burnett (wife, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 24 April 1930 in Somer Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Walter Burnett.⁵ Essie Burnett (wife, age 44) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1940 in Urbana Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of George W. Burnett.⁶

     George Walter Burnett was born on 3 November 1892 in Champaign County, Illinois, USA.^1,2 He married Essie A. Clements, daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield, in 1914 in Champaign County, Illinois, USA.³ He died in April 1966 in Champaign County, Illinois, USA, at age 73.²
     Walter G. Burnett was enumerated in the census on 20 January 1920 in Somer Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, as a farmer, age 27 with Essie Burnett in his household.⁴
     Walter Burnett was enumerated in the census on 24 April 1930 in Somer Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, as a farmer, age 37 with Essie Burnett in his household.⁵
     George W. Burnett was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1940 in Urbana Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, as a truck driver, age 47 with Essie Burnett in his household.⁶

     Flossie Ann Clements was born on 28 May 1893 in Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield.^1,2,3 She married Claude Matthew Reason on 16 December 1914 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA.¹ She died on 19 January 1972 in Cass County, Indiana, USA, at age 78.⁴ She was buried in Cass County, Indiana, USA.⁴
     Flossie A. Clements (daughter, age 7) was enumerated in the census on 20 June 1900 in Hensley Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Edward Clements.² Flossie A. Clements (daughter, age 16) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Edmond Clements.³ Flossie Reason (wife, age 26) was enumerated in the census on 8 January 1920 in 1532 West 6th Street, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Claude Reason.⁵ Flossie A. Reason (wife, age 36) was enumerated in the census on 16 April 1930 in Wayne Township, Fulton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Claude M. Reason.⁶ Flossie Reason (wife, age 47) was enumerated in the census on 29 April 1940 in Harrison Township, Cass County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Claude M. Reason.⁷

     Edwin M. Clements was born on 14 January 1901 in Champaign County, Illinois, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Edwin Clements and Eva C. Mansfield.^1,4,2 He married Beryl Goldie Holloway on 22 September 1923 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA.² He died on 2 October 1978 in Cass County, Indiana, USA, at age 77.^2,3
     Edmond M. Clements (son, age 9) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Edmond Clements.¹ Edwin Clemens (son, age 18) was enumerated in the census on 13 January 1920 in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Edwin Clemens. He was a farm laborer.⁴
     Edwin M. Clements was enumerated in the census on 10 April 1930 in Harrison Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 29 with Byrle Clements in his household.⁵
     Edwin Clements was enumerated in the census on 24 April 1940 in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 39 with Beryl Clements in his household.⁶
     Obituary: Edwin M. Clements, 77, R.R. 1, Lucerne, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday at his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 14, 1901 in Champaign, Ill., to Edwin and Eva Mansfield Clements and had lived most of his life in Cass and Pulaski counties. He was married Sept. 22, 1923 in South Bend to Goldie B. Holloway, who survives. Mr. Clements was a farmer and livestock dealer. Surviving with the wife are three sons, Harold Clements, R.R. 2, Lucerne; Richard “Pete” Clements; Edwin Clements Jr., Townsville, Australia; a daughter, Mrs. Meredith (Dorothy) Etherington, R.R. 4, Logansport; twelve grandchildren, and elveen great-grandchildren. A son, a great-grandchild, four sisters and two brothers preceded in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ditmire-Zimmerman funeral home, Fulton, with the Rev. Raymond Skelton officiating. Burial will be in the Metea cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.²