Alta Florence Clements (1901 - 1988)

Born 2 Aug 1901 in Buena Vista, Schuyler Co., IL, USA

Ancestors

Wife of Carl Emerick — married 21 Feb 1925 in Schuyler County, Illinois

Descendants

Died 11 Feb 1988 at age 86 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois

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Biography

EMERICK, Alta F. (Clements); b: 2 Aug 1901, Schuyler Co. Il.; d: 11 Feb 1988, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; km: Carl Emerick on 21 Feb 1925 in Schuyler Co., Il.; fa: William Clements; mo: Lucy A. Cunningham. Husband preceded in death 24 Aug 1970. Survived by two sons: Norman D. and Roger W., both of Rushville; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three g-grandsons; and one brother: Esta Clements of Dixon. Preceded by one son: Donald; two brothers; and two sisters. ^[1][2]

Death

Death:

Date: 11 FEB 1988

Place: Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois^[3]

Page: 346-50-1074

Source: Rushville Times (Illinois)

Page: February 17, 1988

Burial

Burial:

Place: Rushville Cemetery

Alta was born in 1901. She was the daughter of William Clements and Lucy Cunningham. She passed away in 1988.

Sources

1. ↑ Obit from Jacksonville IL Newspaper
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #109580822
3. ↑ Social Security Death Index

• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKX5-K33 : accessed 26 November 2018), Alta F Clements in household of William H Clements, Buena Vista, Schuyler, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 190, sheet 7A, family 161, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 327; FHL microfilm 1,374,340.
• "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3MF-C5H : accessed 26 November 2018), Alta F Emerich in household of Carl Emerich, Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 20, sheet 5A, line 23, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 560; FHL microfilm 2,340,295.
• "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWZ2-6B8 : 13 March 2018), Alta F Emerick in household of Carl Emerick, Pleasant View, Bainbridge Township, Schuyler, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 85-1, sheet 2A, line 9, family 25, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 888.

1910 Federal Census; Buena Vista Township; Schuyler Co., IL: Date: 28 Apr 1910; Enum Dist: 6; Sup. Dist: 190; Sheet No 7A/5057; Line no. 9; Head: John J. Clements Age: 45 Occupation: Farmer, LIne No. 26, Dwelling 159/161, Head: William H. Clements Age 54, 1st Marriage, 18 years, Wife Lucy A. Age 47, Kids Listed:

• 1. Dena, daughter Age 16
• 2. Winnie L, son Age 15
• 3. William E., Son Age 14
• 4. Elsie, Daughter Age 12
• 5. Alta F., Daughter Age 7

1920 Federal State Census: Buena Vista Towhnship, Schuyler Co., IL; Date: Bet. 08–09 Jan 1920; Sup Dist. 9; Enum. Dist: 199; Sheet #: 4A/2901; Line #s: 39-43. William Age: 68 Wife, Lucy Age; 55; Winnie, Son Age 25, IL, Alta, Daughter, Age 18, IL; next door son: "Esta" Line No.#: 36-38, Dwelling # 79/79; Wife Edna Age 19, IL, Daughter, Wilma Age 1?

1930 Federal Census, District 20, Rushville Twps., Schuyler Co., IL; Date 12 Apr. 1930; Sheet 5 A/256; Enum. Dist.85-20; Sup.Dist.17; Lines 22-25; 103/103; Carl 28, Alta F. 28 w/2 kids Normand & Donald; Website: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9R46-Z4G?i=8&cc=1810731

1936 - Obituary for William H. Clements, Father of Dena - 12-30-1936

• Obituary & Obituary Facts are from the Rushville Times, Schuyler County, IL on December 30, 1936.
• See Uploaded Attachment

1940 U.S. Federal State Census, Bainbridge Twps., Schuyler Co., IL, Date 4 Apr. 1940, S.D.# 15, E.D.# 85-1, Sheet 2A; Line: 8-12, Dwell #25/R/12/Yes, Head: Carl Emerick Age 38, M, IL, Wife Alta F. Age 38, F, IL, Sons Norman D, Donald E., Roger W.; Website: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89MB-C7CR?i=4&cc=2000219

1946 - Obituary For Mrs. Lucy Ann (Cunningham) Clements, Henry's mother

• Newspaper: Rushville Times., Schuyler County,
• Date: February 21, 1946.
• Death: Lucy died on February 18, 1946 in her daughter's home Mrs. Aruther Hollenback
• Widow of William Clements
• Read 2nd Column
• Daughter of Thomas & Nancy Cunningham
• Born: 30 July 1863 on the Homestead in Buenavista Twps.
• United in Marriage on 16 November 1892 to William Clements
• Had Seven Children. One Daughter died at Infancy and Henry Ortzen died June 4, 1908 at the age of 3 years and 6 Months
• Other Children:
• 1. Mrs. Dena Hollenback of Rushville
• 2. Winnie Clements of Rushville
• 3. Mrs. Inez Stephens of Rushville
• 4. Mrs. Alta Emerick of Rushville
• 5. Esta Clements of Dixon

1988 Obituary - Find A Grave, Website: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109580822