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Descendants of Joseph Bemis

Generation No. 4


      46. Phillip4 Bemis (Joseph3, Joseph2, Joseph1)330,331 was born 21 Nov 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, and died Aft. 1782. He married Elizabeth Lawrence332,333 21 Nov 1723 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts334,335. She was born 13 Nov 1701 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, and died Aft. 1782.

Notes for Phillip Bemis:
[Historical Sketch of the Town of Troy, New Hampshire, and Her Inhabitants...1764-1897, by M. T. Stone, M. D., Press of Sentinel Printing Company, Keene, N. H.]

Philip Bemis, perhaps grandson of Joseph, who settled in Watertown, Mass., in 1640, was in Cambridge in 1723, and married, Nov. 21, 1723, Elizabeth Lawrence. In 1738 he moved to Westminster, Mass., being the third settler in that township. He had six children, all born in Cambridge. The date of their birth is not recorded but the church records give the date of baptism as follows:

I. Philip, Nov. 13, 1726.
II. William, Nov. 13, 1726.
III. David, July 30, 1727.
IV. Abigail, July 25, 1731.
V. Edmund, Oct. 22, 1732.
VI. Zacheus, July 25, 1736; married Elizabeth Lyon, and settled in Westminster.
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[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 2, Ed. 1, Tree #4120, Date of Import: Nov 20, 1998]

Submitter: MIKE WELBAUM, 12114 BLUEJACKET ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213-1924

The History of Ashburnham, Massachusetts indicates that Philip Bemis was probably the son of Joseph. Other records, including the logic of birth dates (the elder Joseph was born about 1619, and his son, Joseph Jr., was born in 1651, and Philip was born about 1700) would indicate that Philip was more likely the son of Joseph Bemis, Jr.

Philip lived in Cambridge from 1723 to 1738. He was married in 1738 and moved to Westminster, where he and his wife were the third settlers. He was considered to be a man of influence and character.

"The Bemis History and Genealogy" by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper,1900, published San Francisco, California, copies in the Library of Congress, p6:

"...m. Nov 21, 1723. Elizabeth Lawrence. They settled down in Westminster in 1738, and he was the third permanent settler in that town. They had probably previously lived in Cambridge. Phillip was a plain, substantial and much respected citizen, though he held no office. The exact dates of death of his wife and self, are not known, though he was living in 1782. He had in his family a waif or orphan boy named Daniel Munjoy."

The Vital Records for Cambridge [Vol. 2, p. 236] show the following marriage under Lawrence:
"Eliza[beth] and Phillip Beemus, Nov. 21, 1723" (intention not recorded)

Notes for Elizabeth Lawrence:
[NEGHR:1981:135:251] "Queries"
LAWRENCE-MUNJOY--Robert Lawrence was killed by Indians, 1690, at Portland, ME; widow Mary Philips Munjoy Lawrence m. Stephen Cross; she d. at Boston, 1705. Need ancestry of Elizabeth Lawrence, m. Philip Bemis, Charlestown, MA, 1723; settled 1738 at Westminster, MA; in family was orphaned Daniel Munjoy who d. at Westminster, 1835, aged 100...
-Edward Bemis, RD1, Box 301, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742

More About Elizabeth Lawrence:
Date born 2: WFT Est. 1688-1712336
Died 2: WFT Est. 1739-1800336

More About Phillip Bemis and Elizabeth Lawrence:
Marriage: 21 Nov 1723, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts337,338
     
Children of Phillip Bemis and Elizabeth Lawrence are:
  178 i.   Phillip5 Bemis339, born Bef. 13 Nov 1726. He married Lydia Dix339 22 Feb 1748/49 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts340,341; born 1731 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
  More About Phillip Bemis:
Baptism: 13 Nov 1726, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts342

  More About Lydia Dix:
Reference: 31 Jan 2006, See research notes from Madeline Bechtold?

  More About Phillip Bemis and Lydia Dix:
Marriage: 22 Feb 1748/49, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts343,344
Sealed to spouse (LDS): SUBMITTED
+ 179 ii.   William Bemis, born Bef. 13 Nov 1726; died 08 Nov 1801 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts.
+ 180 iii.   David Bemis, born Bef. 30 Jul 1727 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 1813 in Dummerston, Windham, Vermont.
  181 iv.   Abigal Bemis345, born Bef. 25 Jul 1731.
  More About Abigal Bemis:
Baptism: 25 Jul 1731, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts346
+ 182 v.   Capt. Edmund Bemis, born Bef. 22 Oct 1732 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 01 Dec 1807 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts.
+ 183 vi.   Zaccheus Bemis, born Bef. 25 Jul 1736; died 1805.


      47. Thomas4 Bemis (Thomas3, Joseph2, Joseph1)347 was born in Westminster, Mass.347. He married Lucy Green347 03 Sep 1787 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts347,348. She was born in Westminster, Mass.349, and died 13 Sep 1824 in Westminster, Mass.349.

Notes for Thomas Bemis:
Massachusetts Army & Navy, the Revolution, 17 Vols.; Volume 1, page 928:
Bemis, Thomas, Westminster.Corporal, Capt. John Estabrook's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge; service 9½ days; also, Private, Capt.Elisha Jackson's co., Maj. Bridge's regt.; pay abstract for 10 days service, dated Aug. 22, 1777; company marched from Westminster to East Hoosac on an alarm at Bennington and was there dismissed. (Not sure if this is the same person).

More About Thomas Bemis:
Military service: Served in the Revolutionary War.349
Occupation: He was a blacksmith.349

More About Thomas Bemis and Lucy Green:
Marriage: 03 Sep 1787, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts349,350
     
Children of Thomas Bemis and Lucy Green are:
  184 i.   Daniel5 Bemis351, born 1788 in Westminster, Mass.351; died in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire351. He married Polly Sawin351 04 Oct 1812 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts352.
  Notes for Daniel Bemis:
[1850 Census - New Hampshire - Cheshire County - Chesterfield - September 30, 1850 - page 139 - image 36]
Daniel Bemis, 60, farmer and Mrs. D. Bemis, 57, both born in New Hampshire. Also listed is Amina Bemis, female, 16, attending school, born in New Hampshire. They had real estate valued at $1000.

  More About Daniel Bemis:
Residence: 1812, They removed to Chesterfield, N.H. in 1812, where he died.353

  More About Daniel Bemis and Polly Sawin:
Marriage: 04 Oct 1812, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts354
  185 ii.   Pearson Bemis355, born 1790 in Westminster, Mass.355; died 1833 in Bellingham, Mass.355. He married Betsy Jackson355.
  More About Pearson Bemis:
Name 2: Person Bemis356

  More About Pearson Bemis and Betsy Jackson:
Intention filed: 14 Sep 1811, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts357
  186 iii.   Mary Bemis358, born 1792 in Westminster, Mass.359; died 16 May 1845359. She married (1) Henry Dunster359. She married (2) William Lewis359.
  More About Mary Bemis:
Name 2: Polly Bemis359

  More About Henry Dunster and Mary Bemis:
Intention filed: 07 Oct 1815, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts360
  187 iv.   Betsy Bemis361, born 1794 in Westminster, Mass.361; died 1800361.
  188 v.   Reuben Bemis361, born 1797 in Westminster, Massachusetts361; died Apr 1811361.


      48. Anna4 Bemis (Thomas3, Joseph2, Joseph1)362,363 was born 22 Apr 1741 in Westminster, Massachusetts364,365, and died 26 Feb 1832 in Westminster, Massachusetts366,367. She married John Estabrook, Jr.368 1755369,370, son of John Estabrook and Prudence Harrington. He was born 20 Oct 1729 in Lexington, Massachusetts371,372, and died 1804 in Westminster, Massachusetts372.

Notes for Anna Bemis:
[Received from Curtis Bemis Jr.]

Draper Individual #373. She is said to be the first female child born in Westminster, Mass.

More About John Estabrook and Anna Bemis:
Marriage: 1755373,374
     
Children of Anna Bemis and John Estabrook are:
  189 i.   John5 Estabrook374, born 05 Dec 1756374.
  190 ii.   Anna Estabrook374, born 15 Sep 1758374.
  191 iii.   Mary Estabrook374, born 17 Sep 1760374.
  192 iv.   Elizabeth Estabrook374, born 08 Jan 1763374.
  193 v.   Joseph Estabrook374, born 13 Mar 1765374.
  194 vi.   Isaac Estabrook374, born 09 Apr 1767374.
  195 vii.   Samuel Estabrook374, born 19 Oct 1769374.
  196 viii.   Thomas Estabrook374, born 04 Jun 1772374.
  197 ix.   Melicent Estabrook374, born 23 Jul 1774374.
  198 x.   Joseph Estabrook374, born 01 Nov 1776374.
  199 xi.   Isaac Estabrook374, born 31 Aug 1778374.
  200 xii.   Melicent Estabrook374, born 25 Nov 1780374.
  201 xiii.   Samuel Estabrook374, born 21 Nov 1784374.
  202 xiv.   Sally Estabrook374, born 24 Jan 1787 in Westminster, Massachusetts374.

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