The Clemens/Clemons Family of Central and South Arkansas

This information includes descendents of Benjamin Clemens (1799-1860) and Naomi Bland (1808-1833), as well as Benjamin's second wife Emaranda Jane (1817-?).Also included are the descendents of John Clemens, believed to be Benjamin's brother.

My Family History

• Surname List


• Index of Individuals




• Sources

Family Photos

• Children of George C. Clemons and Francis Barrett (36 KB)
  This was taken at the Clemons Family Reunion in the '80s.They are (left to right) Verna Clemons Anthony, William Eugene Clemons, Henry Wilson Clemons, and Lucy Emma Clemons Martin.This photo was donated by Jeanette Clemons.
• The George Collie Clemons Family (46 KB)
  Pictured left to right: Mary Bertha, George, Sr., John Arra (back), Lucy Emma, Frances Elizabeth, and George, Jr.(baby)
• Lucy Emma and Mary Bertha Clemons (50 KB)
  This picture must have been taken around 1912 and was kindly donated by Mary Bertha's daughter,Carolyn Stratton Cox
• John Arra and Lucy Emma Clemons (55 KB)
  Judging from the apparent age of Lucy Emma in this picture, it was taken around 1899.Many thanks to Jesse Lee Clemons for donating this photo to the web page.
• Mary Bertha, Lucy Emma and Verna (35 KB)
  The daughters of George Collie and Francis Elizabeth Clemons. Estimated date of picture is around 1914 and was donated by Carolyn Stratton Cox.
• Roy Edward and Henry Wilson Clemons (24 KB)
  This picture of these Clemons brothers must have been taken around 1918.Donated by Jesse Lee Clemons.
• William Eugene Clemons (71 KB)
  My Grandpa Clemons on a tractor (photo taken around 1955).
• Clara Luneel (Morgan) Clemons (38 KB)
  Early picture of Clara Clemons.Date of photo unknown (appr. 1926)
• William O.Clemens and Lucinda Caroline Stell (16 KB)
  The date of this photo is unknown, but I believe it must have been taken around 1870.Donated by Jesse Lee Clemons.
• Analiza Clemens (b. 1850) (7 KB)
  It is unknown whether this picture is of Analiza's first husband William Austin, or second husband William Fisher. (photo shared by Brenda McLain)
• Ella Augusta Clemens and Peter H. Blackwell (19 KB)
  This picture of Ella Augusta Clemens and Peter H. Blackwell was kindly shared by Brenda McLain, Ella's ggg grandaughter.
• Ella Augusta Clemens Blackwell Strait's Family (46 KB)
  Photo taken in 1907LTR back row - Robert Henry Blackwell, Laura Mae Blackwell, Thomas William Blackwell, Beatrice Collins Blackwell, Elbert BlackwellSeated - Lillie Irene Grider Blackwell (William Paul Blackwell, baby), Ella Augusta Clemens Blackwell Strait, W.W. Strait, two of Laura's children

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• Genealogy Report: Descendants of Benjamin Clemens


• Genealogy Report: Descendants of John Clemens