Mr Len Clemmer has researched the early Clemmer families in Lincoln/Gaston County and the following is his material typed by Charles Hite.

The first documentation in Lincoln Co, NC for the family of Valentine "Felty" Clemmer is on 12-24-1798 when the oldest son, Lewis Clemmer, witnessed the marriage bonds for Michael Duderow/Tutherow to Barbara Schrum . Then Lewis witnessed a land deed on Feb. 8, 1799. The possibility exists that after his father (Valentine "Felty" Klemmer) died, Lewis as the oldest child, was "bound" to some tradesman to learn his craft. These bonded or indentured servants had to serve for the time agreed upon by a binding contract and Lewis may have come south with this family before his mother, the widow Margaret Wigand Clemmer, and his siblings arrived.

On the 1800 federal census for Lincoln County p. 841 is listed: Margaret "Climore" with 2 males age 16-26, and two females under 10 years, and one female 16-20 years and herself over 45 years. The two males were probably John born 12-27-1778 in Pennsylvania and his brother George b. 9-23-1779 also in PA. The young woman over 16 years would be Susanna born 1784 in Pennsylvania, and the older woman Margaret Clemmer, the widow. Since Valentine died in 1785, the two youngest girls cannot be his. They could be nieces or house servants.

On the 1810 Federal census for Lincoln Co, NC on p.406, there appears a widow "Clemmans" with no males in the family, and 3 females. The two youngest females listed are not the children of Valentine (died 1785), one is under 10 years, one 10-16 years, and then one 26-45 years, and again the widow Margaret as over 45 years. The three sons of Valentine and Margaret are listed on page 430 as Lewis, John, and George "Clemar". They live close to the German families of Costner, Rhyne, and Paysour. George Clemmer had one loom and produced 150 yards of cloth. He had one still and produced 600 gallons of corn whiskey. Also on p.428, Lewis Lineberger, the future father-in-law of John Clemmer (son of George), was listed as males 20110 and females 30010.

We cannot find George Clemmer listed on the 1820 census.

On the 1830 census, George Clemmer was on p.216 with one male 10-15years, one male 20-30 years, and one male 40-50 years: Females were listed as one 0-5 years, one 5-10 years, two 10-15 years, and one female 40-50 years.

On the 1840 census, George Clemmer has two males 15-20, one male 60-70; two females 5-10, and one female 50-60. George Clemmer Senior died on 9-24-1849 and Mr. Paul Fronaberger was appointed administrator of his estate. On the 1850 census his widow, Hanna Smith Clemmer, is living with her daughter Ann Clemmer Rhyne, the wife of Jacob M. Rhyne.

The following are Deeds and Indentures for George Clemmer who married Hanna Smith. They are both buried in the Lineberger/Clemmer cemetery off the Dallas/Cherryville Highway, behind Biggerstaff Park, on the Paysour Farm.

Deed Book 33: page 264- March Session of Court, on 4-28-1823, John Clemmer to George Clemmer (his brother) sells for $800 about 200 acres on both sides of Little Long Creek. The land was granted to James Low on 4-29-1768 and purchased by said John Clemmer in several conveyances. Witness: Eli Hoyle, H. Cansler, clerk of court. See Photocopy G-1

Deed Book 32: p. 189, Court Session 1827- John Clemmer purchases on 7-24-1826, 3 slaves (woman Hanna 37, girl Minty 14, girl Amy 5) for $650 from Jarvis Green Atkins (upon the death of Jane Dillon). Witness: Eli Hoyle and Vardry McBee clerk of court .--Note: On the 1820 census John Clemmer owned 4 slaves. From "Our Kin", John Clemmer lived west of Dallas on the old Jacob Costner place, and about 1827 said John Clemmer and most of his married children moved (soon after he purchased the above slaves) to Monroe Co Tennessee where he died on 6-27-1827.

Book 38: p. 102 Court Session July 1839: On 11-22-1834 George Clemmer Senior sold 76 acres on both sides of Little Long Creek to George Clemmer Junior $400. Part of a grant to John Low, who sold to James Cozart, who sold to George Clemmer Sr. Witnesses: Isaac Holland, H. Cansler CC. Note this may be on Philadelphia Church Road and now known as "The Old Clemmer Home Place". This is part of the land George Sr. bought from his brother John in 1823. See photocopy G-2

Book 35: p. 349-350, Lincoln Court 1833, on 5-7-1833, George Clemmer pays Isaac Davis and William Berry, coexecutors of the estate of John Berry, $608 for a parcel of land by estimation 208 acres on Little Catawba Creek consisting of: (1) one tract granted to William Baird 1765, and by him to James Witherspoon, and by him to said John Berry, and (2) another tract granted directly to John Berry in 1799. Witnesses: J. B. Davis and Andrew Clemmer. Note: Little Catawba Creek is in South Point Township on the NC/SC line and a long way from Little Long Creek north of Dallas. However in 1880 John and Susan Lineberger Clemmer, and George and Jane Clemmer were enumerated in the same household in South Point. Also Miles Clemmer was listed in the next household.

Book 35 p. 348-349 Lincoln County Court 1833, on 10-22-1833, George Clemmer to Wiliam Berry for $150 for 91 acres of land on Waters of Little Catawba bounded as follows: Clemmer"s fence along his line.... It being part of two tracts of land: one for 174 acres, granted to William Baird 4-6-1765 and the other granted to John Berry 12-2-1790 of 50 acres. Witnesses: Isaac Holland John Gordon.

Book 35: p. 350-351, Court Oct. 1833, George Clemmer sells to John Gordon on 10-22-1833 for $450, by estimation 125 acres...being part of a tract granted to William Baird for 147 acres on 4-6-1765, and another 50 acres granted to John Berry 12-2-1799. Witnesses: Isaac Holland, William Berry.

Book 35: p. 351-352, On 10-22-1833, That whereas the said John Gordon by certain bonds or notes bearing date 10-22-1833 with William Berry his security to hold and firmly bound unto George Clemmer the sum of $450. Of which $225 will be due in 12 months from the present date, and the other $225 to become due in 24 months from the present date and the last sum to bear interest of___% (blank) after 10-22-1834 until paid. Now therefore this indenture further witnesseth that the said John Gordon for the better securing and more sure payment of the aforesaid sum of $450 unto the said George Clemmer and further for the releasing and indemnifying the said William Berry his security in the above bonds or notes his heirs..and also in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him, the said John Gordon in hand paid by the said Isaac Holland, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,...bargained and sold....unto the said Isaac Holland..a parcel..on the waters of Little Catawba Creek, joining lands of Andrew Clemmer..begining at an oakpole near the public road and runs...Berry's land, ...post oak on Witherspoon and Clemmers corner, by estimation 125 acres which belonged to the said John Gordon of in or to the same unto the said Isaac Holland....together with one Negro slave, Tom about 19 years, to take into his posession forever. Provided and it is the true intent and meaning of the parties to these present that if the said John Gordon.. shall well and truly pay the aforesaid sum with the interest that may become due of unto the said Clemmer.. so as to release and indemnify the said Will Berry his security in said bonds or notes cease, determine and be absolutely void....Witnesses: William G. Berry, Jesse Elmore, Oct. 22, 1833 proved in court and ordered registered. Note by Lenny- Apparently George Clemmer did fairly well on this land deal as no other indentures were found relating to this property. Typist note: Whoever wrote this gibberish must have been paid by the word.

Book 35: p. 598, June session 1841. On 4-7-1841, George Clemmer pays George M. Hanks $10 for 25 acres on the South Fork River Witnesses: H. W. Carroll, H. Cansler CC--see photocopy G-3

Book 41: p.40, 8-27-1846, James Lewis is justly indebted on 7-22-1846 to the said George Clemmer for $38 in reference to a certain bond or note bearing even date..and whereas said George Clemmer is honestly desirous to secure payment..., that for and in consideration of the articles together with the further consideration of $1 to the said James Lewis in hand paid by said George C. Clemmer, the receipt whereof is hearby acknowledged in full, the said James Lewis hath granted..unto the said George Clemmer a still and vessels and all that belongs thereto and a two horse wagon (half-worn), to have and to hold said property if the debt should not be fully paid by October 10th next, it shall be the duty of Paul Fronerberger, trustee, being there unto required by the said George Clemmer, having first advertised the same at the courthouse in Lincolnton and in 3 other public places in the county for the space of 20 days to procceed to sell said property at public auction to the highest bidder for ready money. Then pay off and discharge the said debt and interest, and the overage if any faithfully return to James Lewis. Delivered in the presence of Paul Fronebarger, Robert Williamson CC---This may be the James Lewis that married George Clemmer's daughter.--see copy G-4

Book 1: p. 21, August Court Session, 1847; 2-13-1846, George Clemmer paid $9.37 to Jesse Holland for 2 acres on the southside of Little Long Creek. Witnesses: Willis Reeves, Ambrose Costner. John H. Roberts,CC--see copy G-5

Book 1: p. 26, August Court Session, 1847, 4-22-1845, George Clemmer pays James Lewis $150 for two tracts, one 64 acres and another 4 acres, on Little Long Creek, bounded by Clemmer, Paul Fronebarger, and property sold to Clemmer by E. Rhodes. Witnesses: James H. White, Samuel Best. John H. Roberts, CC.--see copy G-6

Book 3: p. 104, Oct. Session 1859, 10-9-1849, George Clemmer Junior(George Sr died 9-24-1849) pays Lewis Clemmer $345 for 69 acres on Litle Long Creek, part of a tract granted to John Low 4-24-1768, who conveyed to James Cozart, onto said Clemmer. Adjoining land of Berryman Jenkins, Hoyle, others. Mr J. D. Holland proved the handwriting of W. F. Holland. Note: This seems to be related to some earlier transactions between John Clemmer, George Clemmer Sr., and then George Clemmer Jr.

Book 34: p. 388, 4-5-1825, April Session 1832, Lewis Clemmer purchases for $300 from Michael Rhyne 86 acres on Little Long Creek granted to Michael Hoyle by patent 11-16-1764. It is understood that Clemmer intends to build a dam and improvements. Wit: Isaac Holland, Eli Clemmer, Levi Clemmer, Vardry McBee CC--Note: Sometimes land transactions between family or close friends were not recorded until years later.

Book 30: p. 17, July session 1821. On 10-30-1818 between John Clemmer and Jacob Cosner (sic, Costner) for $700, 225a. Witnesses were Michael Rhyne, William McAlister.

Book 32: p. 268, Oct Session 1827, George Clemmer to Jacob Plonk, 124a for $400, bounded by Jacob Costner. Witnesses: A. Jenkins, David Cloninger.

Lincoln County Court of Pleas and Quarter Session, July 1796-Jan 1805. The following are all the Clemmer references Mr Len Clemmer could find: page 113, Jan court 1800; On 10-19-1799 Martin Hoyl to Jacob Hufman (Hoffman) 240 acres, proved by Alexander Moore. Witness: Lewis Clemore (CLEMMER)

Lincoln County P & Q April 1805-Oct 1808 p. 132 Ordered that Adam Costner, John Hoyle, Frederick Lineberger, J. Moore JR, Elisha Jones, and George Clemmer be on road patrol in Capt. Featherstone's Company for one year. Note: C.Hite, Each Company of neighbors took a section of the Public Road and were expected to make repairs as needed. If they were unable to work or send someone in their place they had to pay someone to do the work. The Court fined and/or jailed those who shirked their road repair duty.

p. 105 John Clemmer was a juror for case #23, James Patterson vs John Dixon. The jury found the defendant guilty and assessed plaintiff damages plus court costs.

Lincoln County P & Q 1809-1812 page 100, Ordered that Michael Rhyne, John Hoyle, Christian Best, Adam Costner, John Vestal and George Clemore (Clemmer) be on road patrol in Captain Stroups Company for one year. April 1812

p. 78 Lewis Clemmer juror on October 1811 Superior Court.

p. 86-87 John Clemore juror for January session 1812 of Grand Jury.

George Clemmer Senior (wife Hanna Smith) died 9-24-1849, apparently with no legal will (intestate). Paul Fronaberger was appointed administrator of said George Clemmer's estate, and the following court documents deal with this estate, and the widow, Hanna Smith Clemmer:

Document GE-1, The September Court Session in Gaston County ordered three men, White, Webster, and Best to appraise and inventory the estate, and to provide enough food, livestock, and furniture to support the widow for one year. This was common in early wills to "lay off a years maintanance" for the widow. Document GE-2, Front page of the court report by White, Webster, and Best. Document GE-3X, is the typist translation of the report by White, Webster, and Best. Doc. GE-3, photocopy of actual court report. Doc. GE-4, photocopy of the "Mark" made by Hanna Clemmer as she could not write. Receipt for 7 dollars cash for sugar, coffee, etc. Doc. GE-5, Mr J. M. Hanna received one dollar tuition for schooling some family member. Doc GE-6X, is the typist translation of GE-6 Doc GE-6, Andrew Hoyle claims he is owed $21.02 by the estate and submits a written account of the goods purchased. Doc GE-6B, list of goods Doc.GE-6C, another list of goods Doc GE-7, Mr Paul Fronaberger auctioned and sold goods of George Clemmer and raised $175.00 cash, and notes or IOU's of which only $3.00 were good, and $51.00 were bad or "desperate". Doc GE-8, Estate paid Smith Jenkins Doc GE-9, Will Weathers paid by estate. Also a document dated 7-18-1845 that George Clemmer signed and sealed so he was literate. Doc. GE-10, Estate paid Doc GE-11, Estate owed Rhyne and Smyre 75 cents.