9. Clemens (Clement)³ Ackermann (he⁴) (#1679) was born in Bavaria, GER c1838/9.⁽³⁶⁾ age 42y in 1880 USC (dob: c1838); tombstone says born 1839 Clemens died 11 Mar 1896 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 56 years of age.⁽³⁷⁾ of bronchitis age 57 years; The record of deaths in the City of Wheeling WV (FHL Film # ???, page 324 for March 1896, 15th name) shows Clement Ackermann, white male, married, age 57, blacksmith, born Germany, died March 11 [1896] of bronchitis, at 2114 Jacob Street [Wheeling], Ward 5, buried Mt. Calvary, undertaker H&T White, physician Jos. H. Rifes (sp???). His body was interred 30 Jun 1896 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽³⁸⁾ picture of tombstone in file

He married Barbara Heil in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 2 Jun 1870.⁽³⁹⁾ Ohio Co, WV Marriages Index 1776-1900, (FHL film #0464969 Vol. 3, p 176; FHL film #0863798, p 118) and 929.37 5414 OH1 V 3 at Wheeling Room, Ohio Co Library. Marriage license states that Clemens was age 31 years, Barbara was age 28 years, both were born in Germany, and both resided in Wheeling [Ohio County] on the date of issue of the license (19 May 1870). The license further contains the Minister's Return of Marriage stating that Clement and Barbara were married on 2 Jun 1870 in Wheeling, WV by Nicolaus Grusch. Since Clement and Barbara were, by family tradition, Roman Catholic, it is assumed they were married in a Catholic Church (to be determined). copy of certificate in my possession.

1900 USC says 4 children, 4 living; however, this is in error as proven by VRs at Ohio County courthouse in Wheeling, WV

(Barbara Heil is #1678.)

Barbara was born 16 Jul 1842 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁴⁰⁾ Barbara was the daughter of Andrew Heil and Elizabeth Hohmann. Barbara died 28 Jun 1922 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 79 years of age.⁽⁴¹⁾ Her body was interred 30 Jun 1922 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁴²⁾ Barbara was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁴³⁾ Barbara was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁴⁴⁾ She made a will in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 19 Apr 1916.⁽⁴⁵⁾ Barbara Ackermann Will, dtd 19 Apr 1916:

" I, Barbara Ackermann, of the City of Wheeling, County of Ohio and State of West Virginia, make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by me and I first direct the payment of my just debts. For the faithful services and financial support rendered to me by my daughters Lizzie Ackermann and Mary Ackermann, I give, devise and bequeath to them, all of my Household Goods of every kind and description. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Joseph Ackermann, and daughters, Lizzie Ackermann and Mary Ackermann, all moneys of which I may be possessed at the time of my death, to be divided between them share and share alike. I appoint my daughter, Mary Ackermann my Executrix of this my Will, and request that no Security or Bond be required of her as such Administratrix. Witness my signature this the 19 day of April 1916. Barbara Ackermann (Seal) Sealed, published and declared by Barbara Ackermann as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who in her presence, and at her request, and in the presence of one another, have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses this the 19th day of April 1916. Witnesses: Mary B. Freismuth Gertrude Heil. Probated July 11, 1922, for order see Order Book, 19, Page 82

Barbara was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁴⁶⁾ Barbara's will was probated in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 11 Jul 1922.⁽⁴⁷⁾

Clemens immigrated, by 2 Jun 1870. Destination: USA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He resided in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 1877, 1879-81, 42 Era Street.⁽⁴⁹⁾ in 1877, 1879, and 1880-81 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV (City Directories list him as a blacksmith residing at 2114 Jacob Street)

Clemens was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁵⁰⁾ He petitioned the court to become a citizen in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 6 Sep 1880.⁽⁵¹⁾ Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions, p 52: Clemens Ackermann, a native of Germany, /s/ Clemens Ackermann, 6 Sep 1880 A search of the multivolume set of "Germans to America - Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports," Vol. 21, May 1868-September 1868, edited by Ira A. Glazier and P. William Filby, published by Scholarly Resources, Inc., Wilmington, DE (FHL E184.G3, G38 1988 V.21, pp 234-238) shows the passengers of the ship "Bremen" that sailed from Bremen, arriving in New York on 13 July 1868, with a Clemens Ackermann (pg 237), age 21, male, occupation jnr [joiner???], from the province of PR[eusin???], Village 000, destination USA. This could not be our Clements - not the right age or place of departure.

According to family tradition, Clemens could have worked on the railroad in Baltimore, OH. This could account for the fact that I cannot find him on certain census lists. The only questions is when was he there???? Also check residence of Clemens Ackerman blacksmith at 7th and Gum Alley or was this where he worked???

Highly possible that he and Casper Ackermann were brothers; although I have no proof of this.

1880 Census Soundex Card - Wheeling, Ohio, WV (Vol. 9, ED 203, Sht 7, Line 18)

Ohio, Wheeling 2114 Jacob

Ackerman, Clement W M 42 Bavaria Ackerman, Barbara W 39 WV Elizabeth D 9 WV George S 5 WV Joseph S 3 WV Charles S 6/12 WV

The 1880 census of Wheeling, Ohio County, WV (FHL Film # ???, Vol 9, ED 203, Sht 7, Line 18, dwelling 58/2116, Family 67, enum. date Jun 1880), shows Clement Ackerman, white male, age 42, married, occupation blacksmith, born Bavaria [Germany], both parents born Bavaria, with wife Barbara, white female age 39, occupation keeping house, born WV, both parents born Hessia [Germany], one daughter, Elizabeth, white female age 9, attending school, born WV, and three sons, all born WV: George, age 5, Joseph, age 3, and Charles, age 6/12 [born in Dec]. The family is shown as living at 2114 Jacob Street in the City of Wheeling.

Clemens (Clement) Ackermann and Barbara Heil had the following children:

10 i. Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie)² Ackermann (#1685) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 4 Apr 1871.⁽⁵²⁾ unmarried; age 9y on 1880 USC (enumerated as Elizabeth); age 29y on 1900 USC (enumerated as Lizzie), a dresser in pottery at Hazel Atlas Glass; age 35y on 1910 USC (enumerated as Elizabeth); age 48y on 1920 USC (enumerated as Mary Elizabeth)

mentioned in her mother's will

Mary died 19 Mar 1967 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 95 years of age.⁽⁵³⁾ aged 95y 11m 15d Her body was interred 22 Mar 1967 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁵⁴⁾ picture of tombstone in file

11 ii. Charles Ackermann (#1761) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 14 Jun 1873.⁽⁵⁵⁾ FHL Film #857824, B/C Recds of Ohio, WV: -1885

age 6 months on 1880 census Charles died 20 Sep 1879 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 6 years of age.⁽⁵⁶⁾ aged 6 years His body was interred 1 Dec 1879 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁵⁷⁾ picture of tombstone in file

12 iii. George A. Ackermann (#1684) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 20 May 1874.⁽⁵⁸⁾ age 5y in 1880 USC; age 25y in 1900 USC, a horse shoer; NOTE: tombstone says born 1875; 1900 USC says born May 1875 George died 7 Apr 1906 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 31 years of age.⁽⁵⁹⁾ His body was interred 15 Apr 1906 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mount Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁶⁰⁾ picture of tombstone in file

+ 6 iv. Joseph Aloysius Ackermann was born 28 May 1877.

13 v. Carl Ackermann (#1798) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 20 Sep 1879.⁽⁶¹⁾ cemetery records Carl died 13 Jun 1881 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 1 year of age.⁽⁶²⁾ aged 18 months; diphtheria; inanition, tuble constitution His body was interred aft 13 Jun 1881 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁶³⁾ picture of tombstone in file

14 vi. Charles Ackermann (#2459) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV c1879/80.⁽⁶⁴⁾ age 6m in 1880 USC Charles died by 13 Jun 1881 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at less than one year of age.⁽⁶⁵⁾ age 18 months His body was interred 13 Jun 1881 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary.⁽⁶⁶⁾

15 vii. William (Willie) Joseph Ackermann (#1797) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 5 Dec 1881.⁽⁶⁷⁾ William died 3 Jun 1890 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 8 years of age.⁽⁶⁸⁾ tombstone; pleuropneumonia His body was interred aft 3 Jun 1890 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁶⁹⁾ picture of tombstone in file

16 viii. Mary Margaret Ackermann (#1686) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 27 Apr 1884.⁽⁷⁰⁾ unmarried; age 16y in 1900 USC, a dressmaker; age 35y (error - should read 26y) in 1910 USC; age 35y in 1920 USC

mentioned in her mother's will and named as executrix

Mary died 5 Jun 1963 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 79 years of age.⁽⁷¹⁾ age 79y 1m 9d of heart failure Her body was interred 8 Jun 1963 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁷²⁾ picture of tombstone in file

Occupation: dress maker; secretary.⁽⁷³⁾

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