Clemans, Samuel bio

History of Fulton County, Illinois; together with Sketches of its Cities, Villages and Townships, Educational, Religious, Civil, Military, and Political History; Portraits of Prominent Persons and Biographies of Representative Citizens. Chas. C. Chapman & Co., Peoria, Illinois, 1879, page 655, Farmers' Township
Samuel Clemans, farmer; P. O., Ipava; his first habitation in Illinois was his wagon, which he and family occupied for 2 months, when they moved into their spacious cabin, 20x18 feet, one story, no doors or windows. Many a night has Mr. Clemans returned from a distance with his clothes frozen on him, being so cold he could not unhitch his team. At present he owns a large tract of land under good cultivation. He was born in Huntingdon Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1816. His father died when he was quite young; hence he had no educational advantages. His grandfather and father bore the same name that he and a son bear, viz: Samuel. His grandfather was a soldier in both the Revolution and the war of 1812, and after returning from the latter he would sing many war songs to his grandchildren and weep while singing. This aged veteran carried two bullets in his body until death, which occurred at the age of 90 years. Mr. Clemans' grandfather, Samuel Sunderland, was also in the war of 1812, and was a native of England. Mr. C. was married in 1835 to Susan Ripple. They have had 10 children, of whom 5 are living. He is a prominent stock-raiser, and keeps all kinds of stock constantly for sale. Is a general adviser for his neighbors, and a Republican.