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Descendants of Joseph Bemis


      1460. William7 Bemis (William6, Zaccheus5, Phillip4, Joseph3, Joseph2, Joseph1)7082 was born 02 Jan 1808 in Princeton, Worcester, Massachusetts7083,7084, and died 23 Mar 1881 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7085,7086. He married Elizabeth Burnap Beard7086 07 Apr 1835 in Fitzwilliam, Cheshire, New Hampshire7086, daughter of Artemas Beard and Mary Chaplin. She was born 20 Dec 1814 in Fitzwilliam, Cheshire, New Hampshire7086, and died 29 Apr 1877 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7086.

Notes for William Bemis:
[History of Fitzwilliam:465]
..res. in Ashburnham, Mass., but in rec. of m. he is called of Gardner.

[1850 Census - Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts - September 23, 1850 - page 41(21) - image 41]
William Bemis, 42, a turner, born in Iceland (an error); along with Elizabeth B., 35, born in New Hampshire; and the following born in Massachusetts: Sarah E., 12; Francis W., 6; Mary Whiting 19. The family real estate was valued at $1500.

[1880 Census - Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts - June 8, 1880 - page 14 - image 14]
He is listed in the household of Geo. C. Foster, and his daughter, Sarah: William Bemis, 73, widowed, a wood turner, born in Massachusetts (parents in Massachusetts).

More About William Bemis:
Date born 2: 02 Jan 1808, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts7087

More About Elizabeth Burnap Beard:
Name 2: Elizabeth Beard7087
Died 2: 29 Apr 1879, Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7087

More About William Bemis and Elizabeth Beard:
Marriage 1: 07 Apr 1835, Fitzwilliam, Cheshire, New Hampshire7088
Marriage 2: 14 Apr 1836, Fitzwilliam, Cheshire, New Hampshire7089,7090
     
Children of William Bemis and Elizabeth Beard are:
+ 2789 i.   Sarah E.8 Bemis, born 20 Oct 1837 in Massachusetts.
+ 2790 ii.   Francis (Franklin) William Bemis, born 03 Apr 1844 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts; died 10 Mar 1912.


      1462. Hannah7 Bemis (William6, Zaccheus5, Phillip4, Joseph3, Joseph2, Joseph1)7091 was born 08 Jul 1812 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts7091,7092, and died 11 Jun 1886 in Milford, New Hampshire7093. She married Alvin Kendall7093 29 Nov 1832 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts7093,7094. He was born WFT Est. 1788-18237095, and died 08 Feb 1849 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7096.

Notes for Hannah Bemis:
[1850 Census - Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts - September 21, 1850 - page 36 - image 36]
Hannah Kendall, 37, born in Massachusetts; along with Lorette, 10, and Wealthy, 5, both born in Vermont; and Abby M., 3, born in Massachusetts. Also living in the household was, Hannah Bemis, 63, born in Massachusetts.

More About Alvin Kendall and Hannah Bemis:
Marriage: 29 Nov 1832, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts7096,7097
Newspaper: 02 Mar 1833, Massachusetts Centinal Marriage Notices7098
     
Children of Hannah Bemis and Alvin Kendall are:
  2791 i.   Lorette8 Kendall7099, born Abt. 1840 in Vermont7099.
  2792 ii.   Wealthy Kendall7099, born Abt. 1845 in Vermont7099.
  2793 iii.   Abby M. Kendall7099, born Abt. 1847 in Massachusetts7099.


      1463. Charles Russell7 Bemis (William6, Zaccheus5, Phillip4, Joseph3, Joseph2, Joseph1)7100 was born 05 Dec 1814 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts7100,7101, and died 11 Mar 18907102. He married Elmira Parmenter7102 21 Jul 1839 in Jaffrey, NH7102, daughter of Etheel Parmenter and Rebecca Baker. She was born 09 Jan 1818 in Marlborough, Cheshire, New Hampshire7102, and died 07 Apr 1880 in Marlborough, Cheshire, New Hampshire7102.

Notes for Charles Russell Bemis:
[History of the Town of Marlborough, Cheshire County, N.H., Charles S Bemis, Boston, 1881, p. 420] "His youthful days were spent in Westminster at work on the farm or in his father's shop, until twenty years of age, when he learned the painter's trade, serving an apprenticeship with E. and G. Kendall. He afterwards resided in Ashburnham, and in 1838 removed to Jaffrey, where he m., July 21, 1839, Elmira, dau. of Etheel and Rebecca (Baker) Parmenter, b. in Marl., Jan. 9, 1818. After a short residence in Jaffrey, he went to Troy, where he remained until the spring of 1842, when he came to Marl. to take charge of the Baker farm. In 1845, in company with Amos A. Mason, he commenced the manufacture of chair seats, in the mill since owned by Tarbell & Whitney. He soon sold his interest in this mill, and commenced the same business with Austin G. Parmenter, in the mill now owned by Osgood R. Wiswall, where he remained for nearly twenty years, since which time he has followed painting."

[1850 Census - New Hampshire - Cheshire - Marlborough - August 5, 1850 - page 164 - image 27]
Charles R. Bemis, 35, a painter, and Elvira, 32. Also listed in the family were Ellen R., 9 and Charles A., 2. Ellen was attending school. All were born in New Hampshire except Charles R. Bemis, who was born in Massachusetts. The family real estate was valued at $77. Also listed in the family was Austin Parmenter, 27, a chair frame maker, born in New Hampshire and who's real estate was valued at $1000.

More About Charles Russell Bemis:
Name 2: Charles Russel Bemis7103
Date born 2: 05 Dec 1814, Princeton, Mass.7104
Burial: Graniteville Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire, New Hampshire7105

More About Elmira Parmenter:
Burial: Graniteville Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire, New Hampshire7105

More About Charles Bemis and Elmira Parmenter:
Marriage: 21 Jul 1839, Jaffrey, NH7106
     
Children of Charles Bemis and Elmira Parmenter are:
  2794 i.   Ellen Rebecca8 Bemis7107, born 15 May 1841 in Troy, New Hampshire7107; died 29 Apr 1916.
  More About Ellen Rebecca Bemis:
Burial: Graniteville Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire, New Hampshire (lot 122, section 2 left)
Residence: Resides unmarried in Marlb.7107
+ 2795 ii.   Charles Austin Bemis, born 28 Jan 1848 in Marlborough, Cheshire, New Hampshire; died 16 Mar 1926.


      1465. John7 Bemis (William6, Zaccheus5, Phillip4, Joseph3, Joseph2, Joseph1)7108 was born 28 Dec 1819 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts7109,7110, and died 26 Jan 1879 in New York City, New York7111. He married Lucy R. Sawtell7112 19 Dec 1843 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7113, daughter of Asa Sawtell. She was born 11 Mar 18247114.

More About John Bemis:
Residence: He resided in Ashburnham until 1868 when he removed to New York City, where he d. Jan. 26, 18797115

More About Lucy R. Sawtell:
Name 2: Lucy R. Sawtelle7116

More About John Bemis and Lucy Sawtell:
Marriage 1: 19 Dec 1843, Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7117
Marriage 2: 19 Dec 18447118,7119
     
Children of John Bemis and Lucy Sawtell are:
  2796 i.   Georgiana8 Bemis7119, born 17 Feb 1847 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7119.
  2797 ii.   Frank Bemis7119, born 21 Dec 18507119; died 09 Nov 1884 in Palmer, Massachusetts7119. He married Lillian M. English7119 26 Jan 18787119.
  More About Frank Bemis and Lillian English:
Marriage: 26 Jan 18787119
  2798 iii.   Hattie L. Bemis7119, born 22 Nov 1860 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts7119.


      1490. Samuel Hamilton7 Bemiss (Samuel Merrifield6, John5 Bemis, James4, Ephraim3, Ephraim2, Joseph1)7120 was born in New Orleans, La.7120. He married Jessie Barnett de Pass7120, daughter of Phoenix de Pass and Eugenia Barnett.
     
Child of Samuel Bemiss and Jessie de Pass is:
  2799 i.   Samuel Merrill8 Bemis7120.


      1494. Margaret Lockert7 Bemiss (Samuel Merrifield6, John5 Bemis, James4, Ephraim3, Ephraim2, Joseph1)7120 was born in Clarksville, Tennessee7120. She married Samuel Bryan7120, son of Joseph Bryan and Louise Hammond.
     
Children of Margaret Bemiss and Samuel Bryan are:
  2800 i.   Margaret Bemiss8 Bryan7120.
  2801 ii.   Frances Elizabeth Bryan7120.


      1496. Eli Lockert7 Bemiss (Samuel Merrifield6, John5 Bemis, James4, Ephraim3, Ephraim2, Joseph1)7120 was born 23 Oct 1859 in Louisville, Kentucky7120. He married Cyane Dandridge Williams7120, daughter of John Williams and Maria Skelton.

Notes for Eli Lockert Bemiss:
[Draper:194] Is General Manager of the Edison Electric Comp., New Orleans, La.
     
Children of Eli Bemiss and Cyane Williams are:
  2802 i.   Charlotte Randolph8 Bemis7120.
  2803 ii.   Mary Frances Bemis7120.
  2804 iii.   Samuel Merrifield Bemis7120.
  2805 iv.   John Williams Bemis7120.


      1498. Mary Miles7 Bemus (Daniel6, William5, Jotham4, Ephraim3 Bemis, Ephraim2, Joseph1) was born 24 Mar 1814, and died 08 Mar 1839. She married J. Stewart Riddle7121 in Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania.

More About Mary Miles Bemus:
Date born 2: 21 Mar 18147121

More About J. Stewart Riddle:
Occupation: attorney7122

More About J. Riddle and Mary Bemus:
Marriage: Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania
     
Children of Mary Bemus and J. Riddle are:
  2806 i.   Arianna8 Riddle7123. She married Hon. Thomas B. Kennedy7123.
  More About Hon. Thomas B. Kennedy:
Residence: Chambersburg, Pa.7124
  2807 ii.   Jane Miles Riddle7124, born Oct 18387124; died 16 Feb 18417124.

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