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Descendants of Joseph Bemis


      506. Captain Luke5 Bemis (David4, Jonathan3, John2, Joseph1)3279 was born 11 Oct 1759 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts3279,3280, and died 16 Feb 1845 in Springfield (Cabotville), Massachusetts3281. He married Hannah Eddy3281 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts3282, daughter of Benjamin Eddy and Martha Brondson. She was born 11 Jul 1768 in Boston, Massachusetts3283,3284, and died 31 Mar 1837 in Chicopee, Hampden, Massachusetts3284.

Notes for Captain Luke Bemis:
Massachusetts Army & Navy, the Revolution, 17 Vols.; Volume 1, page 928:
Bemis, Luke. Private, Capt. John Walton's co., Col. Eleazer Brooks's regt. of guards; roll made up for 2 mos. service, from Feb. 2, 1778, to April 3, 1778, guarding troops of convention at Cambridge; reported enlisted Jan. 12, 1778.
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Watertown Records, Volume IV
The following Persons were received into full Communion, with the Church of Christ in Watertown pr R. R. Eliot

Date: 02 Jun 1811
Comment: Nathaniel Bemis & Wife, Luke Bemis & Wife, John Richardson & Wife, & Ann Richardson
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History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Masons.

The Bemis grist-mill, on the privilege below Snow's Falls, was built soon after the incorporation of the town, by Seth and Luke Bemis of Watertown. They also established a store at the place and employed as clerk Alanson Mellen, who also "tended" the mill. Eleazer Dunham became the miller after the removal of Major Mellen to Paris Hill. The mill and the bridge were carried away by a freshet about 1822. The floating wreck is well remembered by daughters of Eleazer Dunham-Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Jairus Cummings. Mr. Dunham narrowly escaped, having left the mill but a moment before it was carried away. The house, barn and store were purchased by David Bemis and moved to the David Bemis farm, since owned by David R. Ripley and now by Mr. Jackson.
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[Draper:179] Luke Bemis was Captain of the Trained Band, and Selectman of Watertown, 1800-1-2-3 and 4.
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[NEHGS:1923:77:229] "A Record of Deaths in Boston and Vicinity"

There is a listing for "Luke Bemis, Died Aug. 19 (1800), Aged 6 mo."

Perhaps he is another son of Luke Bemis. [sld:03/16/2003]

More About Captain Luke Bemis:
Baptism: 14 Oct 1759, "Luke, Son of David Bemis"3285
First Communion: 02 Jun 18113286

More About Luke Bemis and Hannah Eddy:
Marriage: Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts3287
Newspaper: 12 Jul 1797, Massachusetts Centinal Marriage Notices3287
     
Children of Luke Bemis and Hannah Eddy are:
+ 1254 i.   Robert Eddy6 Bemis, born 04 Jun 1798 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 15 Mar 1873 in Chicopee, Hampden, Massachusetts.
+ 1255 ii.   Mary Eddy Bemis, born 04 Jul 1801 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 23 Jun 1864 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.
+ 1256 iii.   Luke Bemis, born 06 Mar 1806 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 19 Aug 1888 in Lowell, Massachusetts.


      507. Jonathan5 Bemis (David4, Jonathan3, John2, Joseph1)3288 was born 12 Jun 1762 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts3289, and died 05 Jul 1828 in Paris, Oxford, Maine3290,3291. He married Mary Stearns3292 22 Sep 1781 in Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine3292, daughter of Samuel Stearns and Mary Bigelow. She was born 21 Nov 17633293, and died 14 Nov 1841 in Paris, Oxford, Maine3294,3295.

Notes for Jonathan Bemis:
"The Bemis Family in Maine", Ancestor Jonathan Bemis of Paris, Maine and Descendants, Compiled by Rev. Chas. N. Sinnett, Brainerd, Minnesota

"According to the data of the descendants Jonathan removed from Watertown, Mass., to Paris, Maine, when a lad, with his parents, David Bemis and Mary Bigelow. Jonathan Bemis was a man of sturdy qualities, and a worthy citizen in every respect. A grandson writes, "Miss Caroline Bemis, Salem, Mass., if she is living, can give much information about the Bemis Tribe, more than any one else, in fact. She was getting up a history of the Bemis Family, but I have not heard from her for over 20 years."
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History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Bemis.

"Jonathan, (son of David) was b. June 12, 1762, m. Sept. 22, 1781, Mary, dau. of Capt. Samuel Stearns of Watertown. He came to Paris in the spring of 1796, and settled in the Stearns neighborhood, and afterward moved to Paris Hill. His military service is referred to in another place. He was the first innholder, and was an enterprising, public spirited citizen. Children:

Mary, b. Sept. 14, 1782, d. Mch. 28, 1807.
David, b. April 24, 1784, d. April 14, 1839.
Elizabeth, b. Feb. 16, 1786, d. April 5, 1866.
Jonathan, b. Feb. 26, 1788, m. Olive Hammond.
Henry, b. April 3, 1790, d. April 6, 1790.
James, b. March 26, 1791, d. Oct. 27, 1846. (Referred to in Military Record.)
Francis, b. Oct. 1, 1793. (Referred to in Military Record.)
Augustus, b. Paris, Dec. 9, 1796, m. Bathsheba L. Stowell. The father died July 5, 1828. The mother died Nov. 14, 1841."
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[Draper:181] Capt. Jonathan Bemis was a Captain of Militia, and Innkeeper in Waltham, Mass. About 1800, the family removed to Paris Me.

More About Jonathan Bemis:
Died 2: 03 Jul 1828, Paris, Oxford, Maine3296
Baptism: 13 Jun 1762, "Jonathan, Son of David Bemis"3297
Occupation: He was a captain and innkeeper.3298
Residence: Abt. 1800, moved to Paris, Maine3298

Notes for Mary Stearns:
Sinnett: Refers to her as Mary Stevens, Bond refers to her as Stearns. Vital Records of Waltham refer to her as Mary Stearns.
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History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
1841:

"Mrs. Mary, wife of Jonathan Bemis, died Nov. 14, aged 78. "
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[Genealogy and memoirs of Isaac Stearns and his descendants, 131]
763 - MARY STEARNS, b., Mar. 6, 1763; md., Sept. 22, 1781, Capt. Jonathan Bemis, b., June 12, 1762, son of David and Mary (Bright) Bemis. About 1800, they removed to Paris, Me., where he d., July 5, 1828, and his wid. d., Nov. 14, 1841.
(a) - Mary Bemis, b., Sept. 15, 1782; d., Mar. 28, 1807.
(b) - David Bemis, b., Apr. 24, 1784; md., Mehitable Field; d., Apr. 16, 1839.
(c) - Elizabeth M. Bemis (called Betsy), b., Feb. 16, 1786; d., Apr. 5, 1866; unm.
(d) - Jonathan Bemis, Jr., b., Feb. 26, 1788; md. Olive Hammond; Justice of the Peace in Lincoln, Me.
(e) - Henry Bemis, b., Apr. 3, 1790; d., Apr. 6, 1790.
(f) - Col. James Bemis, b., Mar. 26, 1791; a Col. and machinist; d., 1846.
(g) - Francis Bemis, b., Oct. 1, 1793.
(h) - Augustus Bemis, b., Dec. 9, 1796; of Cincinnati; md., Bathsheba L. Stowell.

More About Mary Stearns:
Date born 2: 06 Mar 17633299

Marriage Notes for Jonathan Bemis and Mary Stearns:
ME Grooms Taken from Cards the Maine State Archives
(http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/me+index+177637816518+F)

Groom Name      BEMIS, JONATHAN
Groom Town      LINCOLN
Groom State      ME
Bride            STEARNS, MARY
Bride Town      -0-
Bride State      -0-
Month of Marriage      9
Day of Marriage      22
Year of Marriage      1781
More Information      N
Place            LINCOLN
Comment      -0-


More About Jonathan Bemis and Mary Stearns:
Marriage 1: 22 Sep 1781, Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine3300
Marriage 2: 22 Sep 1782, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3301
     
Children of Jonathan Bemis and Mary Stearns are:
  1257 i.   Mary6 Bemis3302, born 15 Sep 1782 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3302,3303; died 28 Mar 18073304.
  More About Mary Bemis:
Date born 2: 14 Sep 17823305,3306
+ 1258 ii.   David Bemis, born 24 Apr 1784 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 16 Apr 1839 in Paris, Oxford, Maine.
  1259 iii.   Elizabeth M. (Betsy) Bemis3307, born 16 Feb 1786 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3307,3308; died 05 Apr 18663309.
  Notes for Elizabeth M. (Betsy) Bemis:
History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
1866.

"April 5, died Emily Bemis, aged 80."

Note: This conflicts with [Stinnet] who claims that Elizabeth Bemis died April 5, 1866.

  More About Elizabeth M. (Betsy) Bemis:
Name 2: Eliza M. Bemis3310
+ 1260 iv.   Jonathan Bemis, Jr., born 26 Feb 1788 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 25 Sep 1851 in Paris, Oxford, Maine.
  1261 v.   Henry Bemis3311, born 03 Apr 1790 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3312,3313; died 06 Apr 1790 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3314.
  1262 vi.   Col. James Bemis3315, born 26 Mar 1791 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3315,3316; died 27 Oct 18463317.
  Notes for Col. James Bemis:
History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Masons.

"James Bemis, Captain, commissioned May 19, 1821; promoted to Major, Dec. 4, 1822; Lieutenant Colonel, July 26, 1824."
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History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Masons.

"The Bemis saw-mill was built by James and Francis Bemis, midway between Snow's Falls and West Paris. This was purchased by Simon Ficket, who was drowned here soon after. It was operated for a while by his son, who erected the commodious buildings in which the family resided until their removal to West Paris village. It has since been owned and occupied by Mr. Childs in the manufacture of spools and bobbins.Snow's Falls Mills."

  More About Col. James Bemis:
Occupation: A Colonel and a machinist.3317
  1263 vii.   Francis Bemis3317, born 01 Oct 1793 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts3317,3318; died 09 Feb 18783319. He married Eliza or Betsy3320,3321; born Abt. 1786 in Massachusetts3322.
  Notes for Francis Bemis:
History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Masons.

"Francis Bemis, Ensign, May 19, 1821; Captain, April 8, 1823; discharged for absence, Aug. 11, 1825."
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History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Masons.

"Potash was quite extensively manufactured in previous years. Daniel Stowell was engaged in its manufacture at an early date. The Potash stood near the barn of William Rice. There was one also near the north-west corner of the old cemetery on Paris Hill. Its location is pointed out by Samuel R. Carter as being a few rods below the cemetery and on the southern slope of the bank across the run. Simeon Cummings also entered into the manufacture. The site is now occupied by the stand of Stephen D. Hutchinson. In later years, Francis Bemis operated a potash on the site of the Elmer H. Marble stand. There were probably others."
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History of Paris, Maine from Its Settlement to 1880 with a History of the Grants of 1736 & 1771 Together with Personal Sketches, a Copious Genealogical Register and an Appendix
Warren H. Vinton.

"Francis Bemis purchased the next lot, being one-half an acre, for a potash. Hiram Hubbard became the owner and built on the west end of the lot, the house he since sold to S. D. Weeks."
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[1850 Census - Paris, Oxford, Maine - August 8, 1850 - image 48]
Francis Bemis, 56, farmer, real estate of $4000, born in Massachusetts;
Betsey Bemis, 64, born in Massachusetts;
Jarius Monk?(m), 14, born in Maine;
Augusta Newman, 19(f), born in Maine;
Living next door was the family of Hiram Hubbard.

[1860 Census - Paris, Oxford, Maine - July 7, 1860 - page 67 - image 67]
Francis Bemis, 66, mechanic, real estate of $4000, personal property of $500, born in Massachusetts;
Eliza Bemis, 74, born in Massachusetts.

[1870 Census - Paris, Oxford, Maine - June 28, 1870 - page 68 - image 68]
(Bernis in Ancestry.com index)
Francis Bemis, 76, retired merchant, personal property of $200, born in Maine.

  More About Francis Bemis:
Baptism: 06 Oct 1793, "Francis, Son of Jonathan Bemis"3323
+ 1264 viii.   Augustus Frederick Bemis, born 09 Dec 1796 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 05 May 1858 in Paris, Oxford, Maine.

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