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Descendants of Joseph Bemis


      3208. Emma Adeline8 Bemis (Hiram7, Timothy6, Timothy5, John4, John3, John2, Joseph1)13487 was born 06 Nov 1835 in Malone, Franklin, New York13487, and died 02 May 190613488,13489. She married George B. Allen13490,13491 10 Jan 1856 in Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13491. He was born 15 Jul 1825 in Canaan, Columbia Co, NY13492,13492,13493, and died 05 Apr 190413493.

Notes for Emma Adeline Bemis:
Emma Adeline apparently preferred to go by Adeline or Adelaide. She lived in Milford until 1893. She and her husband are buried at Aztalan Cemetery. Their two children were deceased before 1904. Information from Lake Mills Leader Vol XXV, no. 23, Thursday, April 7, 1904, Lake Mills, Wisconsin, obituary for her husband. It tells us her birthdate, their date of marriage, that she was a sister to S.M. Bemis and Clark Bemis. She is referred to as Adelaide. [Gail Elliott]

More About Emma Adeline Bemis:
Name 2: Emma Adelaid Bemis13494
Date born 2: 06 Nov 1835, Mentor, Lake, Ohio13494
Burial: Aztalan-Milford Cemetery, Aztalan, Jefferson, Wisconsin13495

Notes for George B. Allen:
[1860 Census - Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin - August 15-16, 1860 - page 153 - image 19]
George Allen, 35, farmer, real estate of $1200, personal property of $400, born in New York;
A.E. Allen, 25, born in New York.
(note: living next door to Hiram Bemis)

[1870 Census - Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin - June 2, 1870 - page 6 - image 6]
George Allen, 44, farmer, real estate of $2500, personal property of $500, born in New York;
Adaline Allen, 34, keeping house, born in New York;
George Allen, 5, born in Wisconsin.

[Received from Gail Elliott]

The obituary for George B. Allen appeared in the Lake Mills Leader, Vol XXV no.23, Thursday April 7, 1904, Lake Mills, Wisconsin. George and Emma are buried at Aztalan Cemetery.

More About George B. Allen:
Burial: Aztalan-Milford Cemetery, Aztalan, Jefferson, Wisconsin13495

More About George Allen and Emma Bemis:
Marriage: 10 Jan 1856, Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13496
     
Children of Emma Bemis and George Allen are:
  4880 i.   George A9 Allen13496, born 04 Dec 186413496; died 28 Jan 189213496.
  4881 ii.   Sarah Allen13496, born 07 Jan 187713496; died 23 Feb 189013496.


      3209. Amherst Joseph8 Bemis (Hiram7, Timothy6, Timothy5, John4, John3, John2, Joseph1)13497,13498 was born 08 Jul 1838 in Mentor, Lake, Ohio13499, and died 24 Feb 1907 in Milaca, Minnesota at the home of his daughter13499,13500. He married Mary Ann Spitzer13501 15 Oct 1861 in Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin13501,13502, daughter of Garrett Spitzer and Lucy Carter. She was born 22 Aug 1846 in Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin13503.

Notes for Amherst Joseph Bemis:
[1870 Census - Wisconsin - Jefferson County - Milford - June 11, 1870 - page 25 - image 25]:
Amherst Bemis, 32, a carpenter and joiner born in Ohio and his wife, Mary, 24, born in Wisconsin. She was keeping house. Three daughters, all born in Wisconsin, were listed: 7-year old Lena, 6-year old Mary and 4-year old Francis. Lena and Mary were attending school. The family's real estate was valued at perhaps $1000 and personal property valued at $200.
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[History of Dunn County, obtained from Wisconsin Stout University by Nona G. Bemis]

Amherst Bemis, now deceased, who settled in Dunn County nearly 45 years ago and was a resident here for many years, was born in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, about 25 miles northeast of the city of Cleveland, on July 8, 1838. As a boy he attended school in his native state and when a young man went to Illinois, and later to Milford, Jefferson County, Wis., where he remained until 1880. It was after he came to Wisconsin that the Civil War broke out, and in February, 1862, he tried to enlist but was rejected. In February, 1864, however, he succeeded in enlisting in Company D, 29th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, of which organization he was a member until he received an honorable discharge on July 4, 1865, several months after the war had ended. It was in 1880 that he came to Dunn County, Wisconsin, and for a year thereafter he operated a rented farm in the town of Sherman. Then, in 1881, he came to the village of Knapp and went to work in the planing mill, where for four years he was a foreman. He then moved to Downing, this county, and for 11 years was foreman in the mill there. In 1896 Mr. Bemis went to Minnesota and took a homestead of 160 acres at Park Rapids, Hubbard County. There he remained for 10 years operating the farm, at the end of which time, his health failing, he gave it up and returned to Knapp, and for the remainder of his life he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Clack in the town of Sherman, Dunn County. His end was already near, however, and while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Grant McClure of Milaca, Minn., he passed away on February 24, 1907. His remains were brought back to Dunn County and interred at Downing. He was a member of Frazier Post, No. 147, G.A.R. at Park Rapids, Minn. A brave soldier of the Union and a worthy citizen; hard working, steady and reliable, he had many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Bemis was married in Milford, Jefferson County, Wis., Oct. 15, 1861, to Mary M. Spitzer, who was born in that place Aug. 22, 1846, daughter of Garrett B. and Lucy Anna (Carter) Spitzer. Her parents were natives of New York State who came west in 1845, settling in Jefferson County, Wis., where they made their home for the rest of their lives. To Mr. and Mrs. Bemis five children were born: Lena, who first married Henry Clack and is now Mrs. C. F. Searle of Knapp; Mary, who is Mrs. Grant McClure of Milaca, Minn.; and Frances, Floy and Archie, who are deceased.
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[Received from Gail Elliott]
Amherst worked as a carpenter in Milford. He was a lumber mill foreman in Dunn county and then a farmer. Amherst had a twin sister, Annis.

More About Amherst Joseph Bemis:
Burial: Downing, Dunn County, Wisconsin13504
Funeral: Services were held from the residence of his daughter Mrs. Henry Clack, conducted by Rev. A. J. Coram of Menomonie.13505
Military: Bet. Feb 1864 - 04 Jul 1865, Company D, 29th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was wounded by the explosion of a powder magazine at Mobile, May 25, 1865.13506,13507

More About Mary Ann Spitzer:
Name 2: Mary M Spitzer13508

More About Amherst Bemis and Mary Spitzer:
Marriage 1: 15 Oct 1861, Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin13509,13510
Marriage 2: 17 Oct 186113511
     
Children of Amherst Bemis and Mary Spitzer are:
  4882 i.   Floy9 Bemis13511. She married (1) Harry Babcock13511. She married (2) Bruce McClure13511.
  4883 ii.   Lena Bemis13511, born 15 Dec 186213511. She married (1) Henry Clack13511 01 Feb 188213511; born 26 May 1837 in London, England13512; died 13 May 1912 in Sherman, Dunn County, Wisconsin13512. She married (2) Charles F. Searles13513,13514 17 Nov 192113514.
  Notes for Lena Bemis:
[1880 Census - Fort Atkinson (District 171), Jefferson, Wisconsin - June 16-23, 1880 - page 166a(37) - image 37]
Garret B. Spitzer, 59, farmer, born in New York (parents in New York);
Lucy A. Spitzer, 54, wife, keeping house, born in New York (parents in Connecticut);
?, 12, daughter, at home, born in Wisconsin (parents in New York);
Lena Bemis, 17, grand daughter, born in Wisconsin (parents in Ohio and Wisconsin);
Dona G. Spitzer, 26, dau. in law, keeping house, born in Wisconsin (parents in New York);
Else B. Spitzer, 2, grandson, born in Wisconsin (parents in Wisconsin).

  Notes for Henry Clack:
Henry Clack, a worthy pioneer of Dunn County, whose death some 12 years ago left many aching hearts, was born in London, England, May 26, 1837. He was a young boy when he accompanied his parents to this country, the family settling in Detroit, Mich. He was 19 years old when he came to Dunn County, locating in the town of Red Cedar, and later in that of Sherman, where it he made his subsequent home. He was twice married: first on April 1, 1861, to Lucy A. Blaine, who died July 18, 1880. By her he had six children; three of whom are now living, namely Mrs. F. H. Barber, of North Platte, Neb.; George Clack of Sherman; and Mrs. H. Peck of Graceton, Minn.. On February 1, 1882, Mr. Clack was united in marriage with Lena Bemis of Knapp, daughter of Amherst and Mary M. ( Spitzer) Bemis, and of this union there were two children born: Ruth E. who is now Mrs. Edwin Schmidt of the town of Sherman, and Olive, who is now Mrs. A. H. Larson of Knapp. Mr. Clack's life in Dunn County covered a period of nearly 56 years, he at the end of that time being one of the oldest surviving pioneers of the county. For years he had been a member of the Dunn County Old Settlers' Society. But his life was drawing to a close and at 5:00 clock a.m. on Monday, May 13, 1912, after an illness of several months he passed away at his home in the town of Sherman, his remains being laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. Such are the simple facts of his career and as such they are not so very different, perhaps, from those marking the lives of other pioneers of this and adjacent counties. But in his case there is more to be said. His death was the passing of a noble character, "a full and splendid life, well rounded out to over 74 years filled with good deeds, kind words and tender offices." His Christian character, kindness of heart and gentleness of manner had endured him to everybody, and it was well said of him, that, "were everyone to whom he had a loving service, to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep today beneath a wilderness of flowers." What better epitaph could any man desire? The fragrance of such a life lingers long after the bodily presence has departed and its influence is a power for good, it may be for generations yet to come. Those who knew Henry Clack will never forget him, but it is well that others should be told what manner of man he was. It is not too much to anticipate for him his master's blessing. " Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of the Lord." Mrs. Lena Clack, after remaining a widow for over 11 years, was married on November 17th, 1921, to Charles F. Searle, and she and her husband reside in the village of Knapp, her mother Mrs. Bemis residing with them.

[History of Dunn County, obtained from Wisconsin Stout University by Nona G. Bemis]

  More About Henry Clack:
Burial: 17 May 1912, Evergreen Cemetary, Sherman, Dunn County, Wisconsin13515

  More About Henry Clack and Lena Bemis:
Marriage: 01 Feb 188213516

  More About Charles Searles and Lena Bemis:
Marriage 1: 17 Nov 192113517
Marriage 2: 24 Nov 192113518
  4884 iii.   Mary Bemis13518, born 04 Mar 186413518. She married Grant McClure13518 Dec 188513518.
  More About Grant McClure and Mary Bemis:
Marriage: Dec 188513518
  4885 iv.   Frances Bemis13518, born Abt. 186613519. She married William Conway13520 29 Nov 1883 in Knapp, Wisconsin (at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. Wm. Massee).
  More About William Conway and Frances Bemis:
Marriage: 29 Nov 1883, Knapp, Wisconsin (at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. Wm. Massee)
  4886 v.   Archie Bemis13520, born 188813521; died 19 Aug 1889 in Downing, Dunn County, Wisconsin at the age of 10 months.13521.
  More About Archie Bemis:
Cause of Death: cholera infantum13521



      3210. Annis Jane8 Bemis (Hiram7, Timothy6, Timothy5, John4, John3, John2, Joseph1)13522,13523 was born 08 Jul 1838 in Painesville, Lake, Ohio13524, and died 19 May 1909 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13525. She married William N. Esselstyn13526 03 Sep 1859 in Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13526,13527. He was born 13 Oct 1831 in Jefferson County, New York13528, and died 12 Aug 1894 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13528.

Notes for Annis Jane Bemis:
[Received from Nona G. Bemis:03/31/2002]

ESSELSTYN

Mrs. William N. Esselstyn an old and highly respected resident of this vicinity, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. L. Spaulding, south of the city, Wednesday morning aged seventy years, nine months and eleven days.

The deceased whose maiden name as Annie J. Bemis was born in Painesville, Ohio, July 8, 1838. In the early part of the forties she came with her parents to Milford, this county, which remained her home for several years.

On September 3, 1859, she became the wife of William N. Esselstyn. Seven children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy, another son Charles L. passed away four years ago.

Mrs. Esselstyn had been in frail health for several years gradually growing weaker. For the past ten years she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Spaulding, where she received every care and attention love could provide.

Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. W. Mager of the Methodist church, after which the remains will be tenderly laid to rest in Lake View cemetery.

The deceased leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted mother, three daughters and one son, Mrs. R. T. Lathrop of Academy, S. D; Mrs. L. D. Ryan of Chicago; Mrs. L. J. Spaulding of Koshkonong and William Esselstyn of Walla Walla, Wash.; also thirteen grand-children.

Mrs. Esselstyn was much beloved by a large circle of friends for her kindness of heart and friendly interest in the wellfare of others. She will be greatly missed by her children to whom she was ever a solicitous and devoted mother, and by many other relatives and friends who knew and loved her for her many sterling qualities.

More About Annis Jane Bemis:
Date born 2: 08 Jul 1838, Mentor, Lake, Ohio13528
Age at Death (Facts Pg): 70 years, 10 months, 11 days13529
Burial: Lake View Cemetery, Koshkonong, Jefferson, Wisconsin13529

Notes for William N. Esselstyn:
[1870 Census - Wisconsin - Jefferson County - Milford - June 3, 1870 - page 7 - image 4]:
William Esseltyn, 35, a carpenter born in New York and his wife, Annis, 32, born in Ohio. She was keeping house. Three children, all born in Wisconsin, are listed: 10-year old Lizzie, 7-year old Alma and 4-year old Charles. Lizzie and Alma were attending school. The family was living next door to Annis' brother, Samuel Bemis and his wife Esther. Their real estate was valued at $500 and personal property valued at perhaps $100.

Note: The spelling of Essel(s)tyn in the census is shown literally, as is William's age of 35(39). Other evidence does not support these notations.
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[Received from Gail Elliott]

Buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Ft. Atkinson.
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[Received from Nona G. Bemis:03/31/2002]

DIED

ESSELSTYN.--In this city, Aug. 12, 1894, Mr. Wm. Esselstyn, of consumption, aged 62 years, 9 months, 29 days.

Mr. Esselstyn was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Oct. 13, 1831. In early life he moved to the town of Aztalan in this county. He married Miss Annis Bemis Sept. 5, 1859. About twenty years ago he moved with his family to this city where he has since resided. Seven children were born to them, of whom five are now living. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters to mourn his departure. Many friends sympathize with them in their bereavement.

More About William Esselstyn and Annis Bemis:
Marriage: 03 Sep 1859, Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13530,13531
     
Children of Annis Bemis and William Esselstyn are:
  4887 i.   Frank9 Esselstyn13532, died 03 Jul 1878 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin13532.
  Notes for Frank Esselstyn:
[Received from Gail Elliott]

buried at Lakeview Cemetary

  4888 ii.   Hazel Esselstyn13532, died 17 Jan 189413532. She married Louis J. Spaulding13532.
  Notes for Hazel Esselstyn:
[Received from Gail Elliott]

buried in Lakeview Cemetary

  4889 iii.   Elizabeth E. Esselstyn13532, born 29 Jul 1860 in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin13532; died 14 Jan 1949 in Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota13532. She married Irving Tisdale Lothrop13532 08 Apr 1886 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13532.
  More About Elizabeth E. Esselstyn:
Burial: Jan 1949, Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota13533

  More About Irving Lothrop and Elizabeth Esselstyn:
Marriage: 08 Apr 1886, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13534
  4890 iv.   Claudia J Esselstyn13534, born Dec 186113534; died 20 Sep 1862 in Wisconsin13534.
  More About Claudia J Esselstyn:
Burial: Aztalan-Milford Cemetery, Aztalan, Jefferson, Wisconsin13535
  4891 v.   Alma Geneva Esselstyn13536, born Sep 1863 in Aztalan, Jefferson, Wisconsin13536,13537. She married John Lue Spaulding13538 14 Mar 189913538.
  More About John Spaulding and Alma Esselstyn:
Marriage: 14 Mar 189913538
  4892 vi.   Charles Lincoln Esselstyn13538, born 25 Sep 1866 in Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13538; died 10 Jun 1905 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13538. He married Mary Etta "Mamie" Drake13538 26 May 1890 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin13538.
  More About Charles Lincoln Esselstyn:
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13539

  More About Charles Esselstyn and Mary Drake:
Marriage: 26 May 1890, Jefferson County, Wisconsin13540
  4893 vii.   Irma Malisa Esselstyn13540, born 12 Sep 1870 in Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13540. She married L. D. Ryan13541 17 Sep 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois13542.
  More About Irma Malisa Esselstyn:
Date born 2: Abt. 1871, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin13543

  More About L. D. Ryan:
Name 2: Fred E. Ryan13544

  More About L. Ryan and Irma Esselstyn:
Marriage: 17 Sep 1898, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois13544
  4894 viii.   William Washington Esselstyn13544, born 22 Feb 1874 in Milford, Jefferson, Wisconsin13544; died 09 Mar 1949 in Echo, Umatilla, Oregon13544. He married Minnie A. Perrigo13544 05 Mar 1896 in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin13544; born 187213544; died 01 Jul 1944 in Echo, Umatilla, Oregon13544.
  Marriage Notes for William Esselstyn and Minnie Perrigo:
[Received from Nona G. Bemis:03/31/2002]

MARRIED

ESSELSTYN--PERRIGO. In Lake Mills, March 5, 1896, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. B. Lounsbury, Miss Minnie A. Perrigo, of Lake Mills, and Will W. Esselstyn, of Fort Atkinson.

About forty invited guests were present to witness the marriage ceremony. The groom is an employe(e) in the factory of Cornish, Curtis and Greene, of this city and will receive the congratulations of many friends. After the wedding the bride and groom came to this city (Fort Atkinson), where they will make their home. Many happiness be their lot is the wish of the Union.

  More About William Esselstyn and Minnie Perrigo:
Marriage: 05 Mar 1896, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin13544

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