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Descendants of Joseph Bemis

3458. Lottie M.⁸ Bemis (Austin Engalls⁷, Joseph⁶, Thaddeus⁵, Josiah⁴, John³, John², Joseph¹)¹⁵⁹⁸³ was born 05 Oct 1875 ¹⁵⁹⁸⁴. She married Albert Libby Wiley¹⁵⁹⁸⁴ 20 Jan 1904¹⁵⁹⁸⁴. He was born 24 Jul 1868¹⁵⁹⁸⁴.

More About Lottie M. Bemis:
Name 2: Lottie Bemis ¹⁵⁹⁸⁵
Date born 2: 05 Oct 1874¹⁵⁹⁸⁵

More About Albert Wiley and Lottie Bemis:
Marriage: 20 Jan 1904 ¹⁵⁹⁸⁶

Children of Lottie Bemis and Albert Wiley are:

5194	i.	<Unnamed>⁹, born 14 Mar 1905¹⁵⁹⁸⁶; died 26 Apr 1905¹⁵⁹⁸⁶.
5195	ii.	Kenneth Albert Wiley¹⁵⁹⁸⁶, born 13 Sep 1906¹⁵⁹⁸⁶.
5196	iii.	Hazen Austin Wiley¹⁵⁹⁸⁶, born 01 Jan 1917¹⁵⁹⁸⁶.

3459. Emily⁸ Davis (Cornelia⁷ Stevens, Seth⁶, Esther⁵ Bemis, Josiah⁴, John³, John², Joseph¹)¹⁵⁹⁸⁷. She married George White¹⁵⁹⁸⁷.

Child of Emily Davis and George White is:

5197

Della Vina⁹ White¹⁵⁹⁸⁷, born in Tioga County, NY¹⁵⁹⁸⁷. She married James Elmer Roys¹⁵⁹⁸⁷.

3476. Eugenie S.⁸ Bemis (Frederick⁷, Isaac⁶, Isaac⁵, Abraham⁴, John³, John², Joseph¹)¹⁵⁹⁸⁸ was born 12 Apr 1842 in Massachusetts ^15989,¹⁵⁹⁹⁰, and died 27 Aug 1930 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin¹⁵⁹⁹⁰. She married William Goddard Pitman^15991,¹⁵⁹⁹² 14 Mar 1864 ¹⁵⁹⁹³, son of William Pitman and Esther Thurston. He was born 15 Oct 1834 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts¹⁵⁹⁹³, and died 23 Nov 1906 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin ¹⁵⁹⁹⁴.

Notes for Eugenie S. Bemis:
[Received from Curtis Bemis, Jr.]
Although her birth is not recorded in Salem VRs, the following may help-

1850 US Census, Salem, Ward 2, Essex County, MA; p. 83, lines 17-21
(House #262, Family #390)
Swan, Hannah, age 61, b. MA
Ellen Maria, age 25, b. MA
Miranda, age 23, b. MA
Bemis, Eugene S., age 8 (female), b. MA
(Family #391)
Scobie, Catherine F., age 45, b. MA

1860 US Census, Madison, Ward 1, Dane County, WI; p. 184, lines 30-37
(House #1355, Family #1355)
Lilkins, Henry, age 36, Traveling Agent, b. NY
Jane, age 37, Milliner, b. NY
William, age 15, b. VT
Arehable, age 7, b. VT
Glow, Berline, age 18, Seamstress, b. Nova Scotia
Bemis, Eugena, age 18, b. MA
Chapman, Hannah E., age 26, b. OH
Oleson, Betsy, age 16, Servany, b. Norway

In the 1860 Census in Madison, Ward 3, there is an Isaac Bemis, b. abt. 1836 in MA. My speculation is that this Isaac is brother to Eugenia S., both children of Frederick and Sarah J. (Swan) Bemis. Interesting in that these supposed children of Frederick were never enumerated with him, neither in 1850, nor beyond.

More About Eugenie S. Bemis:
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin ¹⁵⁹⁹⁵

Notes for William Goddard Pitman:
[History of Dane County (Wisconsin), Biographical and Genealogical, Western Historical Association, Madison, 1906, p.716-8]

Captain William G. Pitman has been manager of the New York store since 1879 and may properly be designated as one of the pioneer business men of the city of Madison, where he has made his home for more than half a century, and as an ever standing exponent of loyal and public-spirited citizenship. He was one of those who went forth to honor Wisconsin through effective service as a soldier in the Civil War, in which he rose to the command of his company; and in all the relations of civic life his influence has ever been cast in support of those measures and undertakings which make for the well-being of the community. It is but consistent to ascribe to him precedence as one of the best known and most popular business men of the capital city, with whose growth and development he has been closely identified as a citizen and as a man of affairs. Captain Pitman comes of sturdy Puritan stock and is a native son of the old Bay state, having been born in New Bedford, Bristol county, Mass., October 15, 1834, and being a son of William R. and Esther M. Pitman, the father having been a jeweler by vocation. Captain Pitman is indebted to the common schools of his native state for his educational training, which was adequate to fortify him for the active duties and responsibilities of life. When but fifteen years of age he gave inception to his mercantile career, securing a position as shop boy in an establishment at New Bedford, Mass., gaining a thorough knowledge of business methods and of the values of goods handled and being advanced to positions of increasing responsibility from time to time. In 1854 he set forth to try his fortunes in the west, making Madison his destination and here securing employment in a dry-goods store. In 1859 he entered the employ of the firm of Samuel Klauber & Company, Mr. Klauber having been practically the founder of the present New York store, since he came to Madison from Lake Mills in 1851, and established himself in the dry-goods business, having been one of the honored pioneer merchants of the capital city. With the upbuilding of the business of the New York store Captain Pitman has been closely identified, having been connected with the concern, under the various proprietorships, from the year 1859 to the present, and having been general manager of the business since 1879, while his initiative and administrative ability has been the factor of greatest importance in the developing of the large and important business now controlled by this well-known concern. The attractive establishment is well stocked with the most select lines of dry-goods, carpets, rugs, etc., occupying a substantial two-story building, which was built by the present company in 1882, its unique façade being one of the most attractive of all business blocks on the capitol square. When the somber cloud of civil war obscured the horizon of a divided nation, Captain Pitman manifested his intrinsic loyalty and patriotism by tendering his service in defense of the Union. In April, 1861, he enlisted as a member of Company K, First Wisconsin Volunteer infantry, in which he was made sergeant, serving with his regiment until the expiration of his three months' term of enlistment and then receiving his honorable discharge. In August, 1862, he raised a company of volunteers in Dane county, and again went into service, being adjutant of his regiment and being finally promoted captain of the company which he had raised, -- Company I, Twenty-third Wisconsin Volunteer infantry. In that capacity he served until December, 1863, when he resigned his commission and returned to Madison, having received his honorable discharge, at New Orleans. He was a participant in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River, the campaign and engagements leading up to the siege of Vicksburg, in which he took part, having the honor of being one of the valiant soldiers of the force which entered the capitulated city on July 4, 1863, the siege of Jackson, and the battle of Grand Coteau. In perpetuation of the more gracious memories and associations of his military career he has identified himself with the Grand Army of the Republic, the Loyal Legion and the Society of the Army of Tennessee. In politics the captain gives his allegiance to the Republican party and while he has ever shown a loyal interest in public affairs of a local order he has never been animated with ambition for official preferment. He and his family are members of Grace Protestant Episcopal church. Captain Pitman was a member of the volunteer fire department of the city for some twenty-five years, for ten years having been foreman of the Hook and Ladder company. He is a member of the State Historical society, the Madison Horticulture Society, and the Ancient Order of United Workman; he is also a director of the Northwestern Building and Loan Association. March 14, 1864, Captain Pitman was united in marriage to Miss Eugenie S. Bemis, of Madison, and they have three daughters, Bertha S., Jennie M. and Annie M. The eldest daughter is the wife of Prof. F. C. Sharp of the University of Wisconsin and the mother of two children, Malcolm P., aged seven, and Elliot C., two years of age. The other two daughters make their home with their father.

[1870 Census - Madison (Ward 1), Dane, Wisconsin - July 6, 1870 - page 77 - image 77]
Wm. G. Pitman, 35, clerk in store, real estate of $2000, personal property of $500, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts;
Eugenie S. Pitman, 28, keeping house, born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts;
Bertha S. Pitman, 4, at home, born in Wisconsin.

[1880 Census - Madison (Dist. 17), Dane, Wisconsin - June 7, 1880 - page 15 - image 15]
W. G. Pitman, 46, merchant, born in Massachusetts (parents in Massachusetts);
Eugenia S. Pitman, 38, wife, keeping house, born in Massachusetts (parents in Massachusetts);
Bertha S. Pitman, 14, daughter, at school, born in Wisconsin (parents in Massachusetts);
Jennie M. Pitman, 7, daughter, at school, born in Wisconsin (parents in Massachusetts);
Annie M. Pitman, 5, daughter, born in Wisconsin (parents in Massachusetts).

[1900 US Census, Madison, Ward 1, Dane County, WI; Enum. Dist. 46, p. 10B, lines 69-72]
(414 North Henry, Madison, Wisconsin)
Pitman, W. G., Head, b. Oct. 1834, age 65, m. 36 years, b. RI, parents b. RI, Dry Goods Merchant
Eugenia, wife, b. April 1842, age 58, m. 36 years, 3 ch. b., 3 ch. living, b. MA, parents b. MA, Wife
Jennie, dau., b. Sept. 1872, age 27, single, b. WI, fath. b. RI, moth. b. MA, Stenographer
Anna M., dau., b. Oct. 1874, age 25, single, b. WI, fath. b. RI, moth. b. MA, Teacher

More About William Goddard Pitman:
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin¹⁵⁹⁹⁵

More About William Pitman and Eugenie Bemis:
Marriage: 14 Mar 1864 ¹⁵⁹⁹⁶

Children of Eugenie Bemis and William Pitman are:

5198

Bertha S.⁹ Pitman¹⁵⁹⁹⁶, born Aug 1865 in Wisconsin ¹⁵⁹⁹⁷. She married Frank C. Sharp ^15998,¹⁵⁹⁹⁹ 30 Jun 1896 in Dane County, Wisconsin ¹⁶⁰⁰⁰; born Jul 1866 in New Jersey ¹⁶⁰⁰¹.

More About Bertha S. Pitman:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Illinois

Notes for Frank C. Sharp:
[1900 Census - Madison (ED#51, 5th Ward), Dane, Wisconsin - June 7, 1900 - page 8B - image 17]
Frank C. Sharp, 33 (July 1866), married 3 years, born in New Jersey (parents in New York and Indiana), University Professor;
Bertha S. Sharp, wife, 34 (August 1865), married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living, born in Wisconsin (parents in Massachusetts);
Malcolm P. Sharp, son, 2 (November 1897), born in Wisconsin (parents in New Jersey and Wisconsin).

More About Frank C. Sharp:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Illinois

More About Frank Sharp and Bertha Pitman:
Marriage: 30 Jun 1896, Dane County, Wisconsin ¹⁶⁰⁰²

5199

ii.

Jennie M. Pitman ¹⁶⁰⁰³, born Sep 1872 in Wisconsin ¹⁶⁰⁰⁴; died 02 Jul 1935 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin ¹⁶⁰⁰⁵.

More About Jennie M. Pitman:
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin¹⁶⁰⁰⁵

5200

iii.

Anna "Annie" M. Pitman ^16006,¹⁶⁰⁰⁷, born Oct 1874 in Wisconsin ¹⁶⁰⁰⁸; died 10 May 1963 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

More About Anna "Annie" M. Pitman:
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin ¹⁶⁰⁰⁹

3478. Rosalie M.⁸ Bemis (Charles Franklin⁷, Isaac⁶, Isaac⁵, Abraham⁴, John³, John², Joseph¹)¹⁶⁰¹⁰ was born 1861 in Monticello, Florida¹⁶⁰¹⁰, and died 05 Apr 1894 in Thomasville, Georgia¹⁶⁰¹⁰. She married Cornelius Thomas Coyle¹⁶⁰¹⁰, son of Thomas Coyle and Nancy Cardwell. He was born 1843 in South Carolina¹⁶⁰¹⁰, and died 1891 in Greenville, Florida¹⁶⁰¹⁰.

Children of Rosalie Bemis and Cornelius Coyle are:

5201	i.	Charles Franklin⁹ Coyle¹⁶⁰¹⁰, born 1878¹⁶⁰¹⁰.
5202	ii.	Laura Jenette Coyle¹⁶⁰¹⁰, born 1882¹⁶⁰¹⁰.
5203	iii.	Ida Louisa Coyle¹⁶⁰¹⁰, born 1884¹⁶⁰¹⁰.

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