John H. Clement

Tammy Davis submitted this narrative on John H. Clement- she has contributed a large majority of material on this website!

This is really a treasure!
John H Clement

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John H. Clement, an important factor in the affairs of Madison Township, Grant County, was born in Northwestern Georgia, December 12, 1845.  He is the son of James W. Clement, a native of South Carolina, and his wife, Clarenda Clement (nee Trammel), of Georgia birth.  The former died in Grant County, Arkansas., in 1878, in his fifty-fifth year.  His wife is living with her children in Grant County.  In 1855, James Clement and his wife moved to Mississippi, where they remained four years, removing thence to Arkansas in 1859, and locating in this neighborhood on a farm.  During the war, he was in the Confederate service for 12 months, taking part in no engagement, however.  Himself and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for many years.  He was a Mason and a Granger, and in politics voted the Republican ticket.

His career as a farmer was a very successful one. By his marriage he became the father of twelve children, of whom John H. was the eldest. Six of the children are now living, all in Grant County except Joseph A., who is in the wagon yard business in Pine Bluff, this state. The principal in this sketch, John H., received his education in the country schools of Georgia, Mississippi and Arkansas. In the last days of the war he enlisted in the Federal Infantry, Company H, 16th Iowa Regiment, and after the war remained with his father until 1867, where he commenced to farm for himself, engaging in that occupation ever since. Upon beginning, he was very limited in his resources, but today owns 390 acres of find land as Grant County contains.

His prosperity is the legitimate outcome of his untiring energy and able management. On September 5, 1867, he was married to Catharine Wafford, daughter of James L. Wafford, of Grant County. She was born in this neighborhood, March 22, 1848. The result of this union was the birth of eleven children: Clarinda D (wife of James Trammel, mail contractor of Montgomery County, this state), James L., and Mary E. (at home), Marth F. (deceased in infancy, Susie M. (at home), Noah J., Sarah L., Willie, Johnnie, Charles, Georgia (deceased in her fourth year). Mr. Clement is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, while his wife is a Baptist. He is a member of the Masonic order, and a Republican in politics. No enterprise having as an ultimatum the welfare of the county, fails in finding the endorsement of Mr. Clement. He is always on the side of good government and advancement in public affairs.

Clement Reunion Facts

The Clement Family Reunion this year had a great sermon, wonderful food, and enjoyable company as always.  The cemetery looked beautifully decorated!  New members were elected to the committee and history was discussed.

Did you know that the reunion has been meeting since 1950?

Did you know that the oldest grave in the cemetery is Susanah Clement Kite?

Did you know that the original cemetery was flooded so they began burying at this location?

If you have more facts about the reunion or the cemetery, send them in or comment away and I will post them on the blog!

Reunion Time

Clement Family Reunion is June 7th at the Clement Cemetery in Grapevine. Business begins at 10 or 10:30 and the service begins at 11 AM. I hope to see you there!

Be sure to spray down with bug spray, bring some food to share, and some lawn chairs to sit in for the lunch spread after the meeting! 🙂

Watts, Clement, and Hall family photos

This was submitted by Betty Hartwick through Susan Long.

Benjamin_&_Martha_Jane_Watts_Clement,_back_row_l-r_Jesse,_Pick,_Joe,_froontrow,_Cyena_&_James-1Backrow: Benjamin and Martha Jane Watts Clement; Front row: Jesse, Pick, Joe

L-R_Benjamin_Franklin_clement,_Martha_Jane_Watts_Clement,_Grandpa_Watts(Martha's_father)-1Left to right: Bejamin Franklin Clement, Martha Jane Watts Clements, Grandpa Watts (Martha’s father)

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James_Alexander_Clement_brother_of_Myrtie_Clement_Walker-1James Alexander Clement, brother of Myrtie Clement Walker

L-R Walter & Lydia Woodfield, Euel & Mrytie Clement Walker, Joe & Jessie Mae Clement, Luther & Cyrena Clement, Pick & Gertrude Clement-2Left to right: Walter and Lydia Woodfield, Euel and Myrtie Clement Walker, Joe and Jessie Mae Clement, Luther & Cyrena Clement, Pick and Gertrude Clement

Jacob Andrew Cearley with family

This was originally submitted on ancestry.com by username jmja112203

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From left to right, Willie Ramick, Jacob Andrew Cearley, John Thomas Cearley, Henry Yell Cearley, Rebecca Isabella Cearley. After Andrew Jacob’s death, Elizabeth Maberry Cearley remarried. Willie Ramick (far left) is her son with her second husband, John Samuel Ramick.