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Descendants of Joseph Bemis


      1890. Caroline Clark7 Bemis (Emory6, Jonas5, Abraham4, John3, John2, Joseph1)9510 was born 14 Jul 1831 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts9511, and died 01 Oct 1855 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511. She married Alanson Way9511 27 May 1851 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511.

More About Alanson Way and Caroline Bemis:
Marriage: 27 May 1851, Cambridgeport, Mass.9511
     
Children of Caroline Bemis and Alanson Way are:
  3497 i.   Alanson B.8 Way9511, born 07 Mar 1852 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511; died 17 Mar 1852 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511.
  3498 ii.   Winthrop Way9511, born 02 Nov 1853 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511.
  3499 iii.   Alfred Clark Way9511, born 01 Sep 1855 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511.


      1893. Louise Maria7 Bemis (Emory6, Jonas5, Abraham4, John3, John2, Joseph1)9511 was born 08 Jan 1837 in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts9511, and died 07 Jan 1876 in Brooklyn, New York9511. She married (1) William Wilson9511 15 Feb 1864 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9511. She married (2) Henry Wilson9511 21 Oct 1873 in Wellesley Hills, Mass.9511.

More About William Wilson and Louise Bemis:
Marriage: 15 Feb 1864, Cambridgeport, Mass.9511

More About Henry Wilson and Louise Bemis:
Marriage: 21 Oct 1873, Wellesley Hills, Mass.9511
     
Child of Louise Bemis and Henry Wilson is:
  3500 i.   Carrie Louise8 Wilson9512, born 06 May 1865 in Brooklyn, New York9513. She married Elmer Ellsworth Chandler9514 20 Feb 1897 in Lewaren, New Jersey9514; born 05 Nov 1861 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts9514.
  More About Elmer Chandler and Carrie Wilson:
Marriage: 20 Feb 1897, Lewaren, New Jersey9514



      1894. Hon. George Pickering7 Bemis (Emory6, Jonas5, Abraham4, John3, John2, Joseph1)9515 was born 15 Mar 1838 in Boston, Massachusetts9515, and died 11 Dec 1916 in Omaha, Nebraska9516. He married Julia Frances Brown9517, daughter of Frederick Brown and Charlotte. She was born 15 Mar 1846 in Owego, New York9517.

Notes for Hon. George Pickering Bemis:
[Draper:105-6] Mr. Bemis when a boy of thirteen went with his parents from Boston to New York, and remained there till he rejoined his father, who had returned to the former city, in the business of leaf tobacco. In April 1861, he enlisted in the Second Battalion Light Inftry. Boston Tigers, expecting to be sent to the front, but the corps was ordered to garrison Fort Warren in Boston harbor, where they remained a month, and then did escort duty in Boston for six months. At this time, George Francis Train. who was in London, introducing street railways, sent for him, and on his arrival in that city, he took charge of Train's business, and at the same time became the Genrl-manager of the "London American," at the solicitation of George Peabody, Charlotte Cushman and other Americans who had raised money for the support of the paper. During 1861-62-63 the paper had a large circulation abroad, advocating the Union cause, whereas, located only a couple of doors away, the Rebel paper "Index" was published. Mr. Bemis returned to New York in 1863 and entered the Brokerage business. In 1864 he joined Train again and helped him to organize the "Credit Mobilier," and in 1865 the "Credit Foncier" of which he was Secretary and Train, president. In 1868 Mr. Bemis went to Omaha, Neb. where he has since resided, although he has constantly been with George Francis Train on his lecturing tours, and in 1870, went with him on his second tour around the world, reaching Marseilles in October, where Train organized a following of 80,000 of the "Commune", the "International," and the "Ligue du Midi," whilst in Paris was being besieged by the Germans, and for a short time, by a coupe de main, held possession of the city.

Returning to Omaha, Mr. Bemis devoted himself until 1887, to the Real Estate and Loan business in which he has very large interests. He was President of the Bemis Park Company that presented Bemis Park to the city of Omaha. On Oct. 17, 1891. Mr. Bemis was nominated by the Republican party for Mayor of Omaha and on Nov. 3rd following, he was elected over his democratic opponent, by the largest majority (4484 votes) ever given to a candidate for that office. A reform mayor was an urgent necessity at that time and he gave to Omaha for four years the best administration it has ever known, as it conclusively shows by the following from the Omaha Neb. "Bee" of Jan. 8th, 1896.

"The proudest title to which any many can aspire is that of an American citizen. George P. Bemis, who for four years past has served as mayor of Omaha, may now pride himself on the assumption of his title, 'Citizen.' His message as retiring mayor is a most creditable document. It is a clear cut and businesslike presentation of the situation of the municipal government. It affords a comprehensive review of the relations of the city to the various franchised corporations, and embodies recommendations for the promotion and protection of the city's interests in dealing with them in the future. It points out the imperative necessity of radical retrenchment in every branch of the municipal government and suggests appropraite remedies for existing abuses. While the message is dignified throughout and moderate in its tone. Mr. Bemis does not mince words in discussing questions that vitally concern the taxpayers. This is particularly true as regards public works contractors, tax shirkers and taxeaters.

"While the citizens of Omaha may not fully appreciate the difficulties under which Mr. Bemis has labored in their interests during the past four years, they must concede to him the merit of conscientious and faithful public service and fearless discharge of duty as he saw his duty. In the never-ceasing struggle with council combines dominated by boodling contractors and grasping corporations, Mr. Bemis never flinched from defending the public and never bartered away the rights of the taxpayers. Whatever the shortcomings of his administration may have been, they must be ascribed to conditions over which he had no control and the lack of honest co-operation on the part of subordinates and council.

"It will be many a year before Omaha secures another mayor who will be as devoted to its welfare and as courageous in the discharge of duty as George P. Bemis."
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[Chicago Tribune (IL) - December 11, 1916]
GEORGE P. BEMIS, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE, DIES AT OMAHA.
Deceased Name: George P. Bemis
Omaha, Neb., Dec. 10. -- George P. Bemis, who, with his cousin, George Francis Train, built the first tramways in London, died here today. He had been twice elected mayor of Omaha. He was 78 years old.

The career of Bemis, who for many years was associated with his cousin, Train, was unusually spectacular. In 1870, when the Prussians were invading France, Bemis and Train attempted to found a French republic. They were condemned to be shot for "inciting to treason," but the order was countermanded. Train, it was reported, snapped his fingers at the firing squad, and he and Bemis wrapped the American flag about them.

Train and Bemis campaigned together for woman suffrage in Kansas in 1867. Frequently they were sent to prison for short terms. They financed The Revolution, a suffrage newspaper established in New York by Susan B. Anthony.

To the promotive genius of Train and Bemis his been credited the success of the campaign for the construction of the Union Pacific railroad. The former mayor celebrated his 75th birthday by fasting for fifteen days.
     
Children of George Bemis and Julia Brown are:
  3501 i.   Freddie8 Bemis9518, born 26 Jan 1872 in Omaha, Nebraska9518; died 24 Jul 1872 in Omaha, Nebraska9518.
  3502 ii.   George Pickering Bemis9519, born 29 Jul 1873 in Omaha, Nebraska9519; died 11 Aug 18789519.
  3503 iii.   Robert Emery Bemis9519, born 05 Nov 1874 in Omaha, Nebraska9519; died 09 Mar 18809519.


      1895. Alice Winslow7 Bemis (Emory6, Jonas5, Abraham4, John3, John2, Joseph1)9520 was born 23 Nov 1840 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts9520, and died 21 Apr 1888 in Omaha, Nebraska9520. She married Dr. Edgar Leroy Draper9520 07 Oct 1868 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9520, son of Lyman Draper and Mary Hall. He was born 15 Nov 1843 in Pelham9520.

Notes for Dr. Edgar Leroy Draper:
[Draper:104] After his wife's death Dr. Draper m. again.

More About Edgar Draper and Alice Bemis:
Marriage: 07 Oct 1868, Cambridgeport, Mass.9520
     
Children of Alice Bemis and Edgar Draper are:
  3504 i.   Louise Bemis8 Draper9520, born 20 Jan 1865 in Holyoke, Mass.9520.
  3505 ii.   Edith Draper9520, born 25 Jul 1869 in Holyoke, Mass.9520.


      1896. Susan Pickering7 Bemis (Emory6, Jonas5, Abraham4, John3, John2, Joseph1)9521 was born 03 Jun 1842 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts9521, and died 04 Nov 1870 in Boston, Massachusetts9521. She married Phillip Russell Amidon9521 10 Apr 1861 in Cambridgeport, Mass.9521.

Notes for Phillip Russell Amidon:
[Draper:105] Mr. Amidon is a grad. of Harvard Univ., a brilliant writer, and contributor to magazines and newspapers.

More About Phillip Amidon and Susan Bemis:
Marriage: 10 Apr 1861, Cambridgeport, Mass.9521
     
Children of Susan Bemis and Phillip Amidon are:
+ 3506 i.   Phillip Russell8 Amidon, born 17 Jan 1862 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
  3507 ii.   Alfred Pickering Amidon9521, born 04 Jan 1864 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts9521. He married <Unnamed>9521.
  3508 iii.   Alice Angie Amidon9521, born 07 Apr 1870 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts9521; died 14 Jul 18709521.


      1901. Kate7 Bemis (Samuel Gove6, Jonas5, Abraham4, John3, John2, Joseph1)9522 was born 07 Apr 1851 in McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio9522. She married Lieut. Horace William Hayden9522 18 Jun 1879 in St. Louis, Missouri9522, son of Horace Hayden and Mary Gillette. He was born 18 Mar 1844 in Baltimore, Maryland9522, and died 11 Jan 1882 in St. Louis, Missouri9522.

Notes for Kate Bemis:
[1860 Census - Highland, Muskingum, Ohio - August 3, 1860 - page 69 - image 24]
Mathew McConnell, 36, physician, real estate of $3500, personal property of $500, born in Ohio;
Sarah E. McConnell, 26, has none, born in Ohio;
Annette J. MCConnell, 2, born in Ohio;
[Susan Bernis in Ancestry.com index]
Susan Bemis, 50, inn keeper, personal property of $200, born in Massachusetts;
Frank M. Bemis, 11, born in Ohio;
Kate Bemis, 9, born in Ohio;
Lydia Crow, 19, domestic, born in Ohio;
Rose Gilchrist, 23, domestic, born in Ohio;
Elsha Godard, 58, hostler, born in Vermont.

[1870 Census - McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio - August 9, 1870 - page 19 - image 19]
Susan Bemis, 62, keeping boarding house, personal property of $660, born in Massachusetts;
Frank M. Bemis, 21, born in Ohio;
Kate Bemis, 19, assisting in house, born in Ohio;
...and several others.

Notes for Lieut. Horace William Hayden:
[Draper:107] Lieut. Hayden was 1st Lieut. 3rd Penn. Cav. U. S. A. Commissioned Feb. 28, 1865.

[American Civil War Soldiers]
Name: Horace W Hayden
Enlistment Date: 24 November 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Pennsylvania
Unit Numbers: 2030 2030 2030 2030 2033
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 24 November 1862
Enlisted in Company C, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania on 24 November 1862
Transferred Company C, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania on 27 July 1864
Transfered in 3rd Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania on 27 July 1864
Promoted to Full Lieutenant 2nd Class on 08 October 1864
Promoted to Full Lieutenant 1st Class on 28 February 1865
Transferred 3rd Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania on 06 June 1865
Transfered in 5th Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania on 06 June 1865
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 29 July 1865

[1880 Census - Saint Louis (District 334), Saint Louis, Missouri - November 13, 1880 - page 16 - image 149]
Horace Hayden, 37, Clerk Paint Store, born in Maryland (parents in Maryland);
Kate B. Hayden, 29, wife, born in Ohio (parents in Massachusetts);
Ida Y. Hayden, 9/12, daughter, born in Florida (parents in Mississippi and Ohio);
Susan Bemis, 73, grt aunt, born in Massachusetts (parents in Massachusetts).

[Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name: Horace W. Hayden
State Filed: New York
Widow: Kate B. Hayden

More About Horace Hayden and Kate Bemis:
Marriage: 18 Jun 1879, St. Louis, Missouri9522
     
Children of Kate Bemis and Horace Hayden are:
  3509 i.   Ida Gillette8 Hayden9522, born 02 Mar 1880 in Greenville, Florida9522.
  3510 ii.   Florence Kenyon Hayden9522, born 22 Aug 1881 in St. Louis, Missouri9522.

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