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Isaac Clemens

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Isaac Clemens (January 21, 1815 – September 24, 1880) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Waterloo South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.

He was born near Speedsville in Waterloo County in 1815, a descendant of Pennsylvania Dutch settlers. He served as reeve of Waterloo Township for 10 years and as county warden.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Waterloo South
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Isaac Clemens 1,309 57.59
Conservative J. Crombie 964 42.41
Total valid votes 2,273 81.59
Eligible voters 2,786
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Waterloo South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Isaac Clemens 1,215 60.27 +2.68
Conservative Mr. Erb 801 39.73 −2.68
Turnout 2,016 69.42 −12.17
Eligible voters 2,904
Liberal hold Swing +2.68
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
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