Amos Wilson Bemis' parents were:
Alvin Bemis, b. 1797 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1847 in Winter Quarters / Florence/Council Bluffs, Douglas County, NE. &
Jerusha Guernsey, b. Jun. 11, 1799 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1872 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Alvin Bemis and Jerusha Guernsey were marr. in about 1824 at Wardwell, Jefferson Co., NY.
Alvin & Jerusha Bemis had 7 sons and 4 daughters:
1. Amos Wilson Bemis, b. Jan. 3, 1828 in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, and d. May 1, 1905 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA. Amos marr. Julia Frances McCullough.
2. Nancy Augusta Bemis, b. Jun. 14, 1829 in Ellisburg, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 15, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Joseph Enclio Hancock.
3. Samuel Nines Bemis, b. Dec. 2, 1830 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Aug. 14, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Samuel was killed by a bear while looking for his brother, near the Talmadge sawmill in Little Bear Valley.
4. Edwin Bemis, b. Jun. 3, 1833 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 6, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Edwin marr. Mary Merchant/Sargent.
5. William Wallace Bemis, b. Nov. 2, 1834 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 30, 1899 of rehumatism at Oro Grande, San Bernardino County, CA. William marr. Minerva Jane Strong.
6. Clarissa/Clara Ann Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 3, 1909 in Imbler, Union County, OR. Clarissa marr. Robert Foster Curtis.
7. Harrison Henry Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 19, 1917 at Patton, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Harriet Bemis, b. Apr. 3, 1838 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Apr. 28, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Harriet marr. Richard Thomas (or Wm. Thomas) Roberds
9. Charles Franklin Bemis, b. Dec. 25, 1839 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. May 1, 1920 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles marr. Mary Allen.
10. Nephi Bemis, b. Apr. 25, 1842 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Mar. 25, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nephi, a 24-yr.-old cowboy, was ambushed, killed and mutilated by a Piute Indian. His young widow, Ana (McGinnis) Bemis, later gave birth to a stillborn child.
11. Jerusha Bemis, b. Sep. 1844 in Michigan.
Son of Jershua and Alvin Bemis featured in "PIONEER WOMEN" book from the San Bernardino Historical Society.
In the 1850 Pottawattamie county, Iowa U. S. census, 22 yr. old Amos Wilson Bemis, b. in NY., was living in District 21, Pottawattamie county, IA. with his
45 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jerncia (Jerusha) Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
19 yr. old (inferred) brother, Edwin Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, William Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, Harrison H. Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Clarissa Ann Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
12 yr. old (inferred) sister, Harriet B. Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, Charles Franklin Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Nephi Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
On Apr. 17, 1853 Amos Bemis and Julia Frances McCullough were married in Ogden, UT.
Amos & Julia Bemis' children were:
1. Clarinda Bemis (named after her maternal grandmother), b. 1854 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. 1855.
2. Frances Isabella Bemis, b. Feb. 16, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Mar. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Milo Erastus Brooks.
3. Amos Henry Bemis, b. Sep. 27, 1858 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 8, 1940 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Amos married Jennie M. Leedom.
4. Levi Alvin Bemis, b. Jun. 18, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 11, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Levi married Sadie May Files.
5. Ervin Albert Bemis, b. May 24, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 3, 1946 in Rialto, San Bernardino County, CA. Ervin married Adelaide Orissa Osborn.
6. Clarrena Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 10, 1881 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Clarrisa Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1874 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Wilson Julian Bemis, b. Apr. 6, 1870 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 9, 1955 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. George Harrison Bemis. b. Aug. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 26, 1897 at the age of 21 of pneumonia in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Loren McCullough Bemis, b. Aug. 27, 1878 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 8, 1948 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Loren marr. Laura Virginia Jones.
11. Esther Bemis.
Amos Wilson Bemis was about eight years of age when the family left New York state. He lived at various places with his parents, brothers and sisters, ever moving westward until they arrived in Iowa. After the death of his father the family went to Kanesville, Iowa, a Mormon outfitting station, where the joined an emigrant company across the plains. Amos, being the eldest son, with the help of two brothers, worked on ranches in that vicinity until they had earned enough to purchase an outfit for the trek. After the arrival of the family in Utah they moved to Ogden where, in 1853, Amos married Julia McCullough of New York state on April 17th.
When Amos Wilson Bemis was 8 years of age, the Bemis family moved to Ohio and in 1844 to Lee County, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother, with seven sons and three daughters, started for California overland. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where Amos Bemis was married to Miss Julia McCullough of New York State.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 32 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
24 yr. old (inferred) wife, Julia Bemis, b. in NY.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Frances Bemis, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) son, Amos Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal estate at $1,500.
Living next door, was Amos' 61 yr. old mother, Jerusha Bemis and his siblings: 30 yr. old Samuel, 28 yr. old Edwin, 26 yr. old William, 24 yr. old Harrison, 20 yr. old Charles, 18 yr. old Nephi as well as Foster and Clarissa Curtis and their 11 mth. old daughter.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 53 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer and Stock Dealer, b. in NY., was living on 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old wife, Julia F. Bemis, keeping house, b. in NY.
21 yr. old son, Amos Henry Bemis, working on the farm, b. in CA.
24 yr. old daughter, Francis Isabella Bemis, b. in CA.
18 yr. old son, Levi A. Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Irwin Albert Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Clarena Julia Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old son, Wilson Julian Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old son, Geo. Harrison Bemis, b. in CA.
2 yr. old son, Loren McCullough Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s father was b. in NY. and his mother in VT.
Julia's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. Jan. 1828 in NY., was living in a home he owned free and clear in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
64 yr. old wife, Julia Bemis, b. Jul. 1835 in NY.
30 yr. old unmarried son, Wilson J Bemis, b. Apr. 1870 in CA.
21 yr. old son, Loren M Bemis, b. Aug. 1878 in CA.
Amos and Julia had been married for 47 yrs.
Julia was the mother of 11 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Amos and Julia's parents were all b. in NY.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 2
Wed., Jan. 4, 1905
THE BEMIS FAMILY HOLDS A REUNION
The family of A. W. Bemis celebrated his 77th birthday yesterday with a family reunion, all the members of the family gathering at the residence in Fifth street and enjoying a visit with the aged pioneer. Mr. Bemis is in very poor health and it is not expected that he will survive many days.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 5-6
Mon., May 1, 1905
PIONEER BEMIS DIES AFTER YEARS OF SUFFERING
Amos Wilson Bemis, one of the best-known pioneers in this valley, died last night after years of suffering from cancer.
The news of the death of Mr. Bemis was received with much sorrow by the people generally, and it cast a cloud over the gatherings of Pioneers at Urbita springs, where the May Day festivities were held, for Brother Bemis, as he was known among the Pioneers, was an active member of the society and attended the regular weekly meetings just as often as his state of health would permit.
The deceased suffered great pain, but the fortitude with which he bore his illness received the admiration of all.
Amos Wilson Bemis was born in New York State 77 years ago. With his father's large family he journeyed across the continent by wagon. The family stopped a while in Utah where Amos Wilson Bemis was united in marriage. Then the family continued their journey to this valley and the deceased had resided on his ranch on West Fourth street near Lyle creek, until his death since 1854.
The deceased is survived by six children - Mrs. Bemis having preceded him to the beyond, June 3, 1902 - as follows: Mrs. Francis Brooks, A. H. Bemis, L. A. Bemis, E. A. Bemis, W. J. Bemis and L. M. Bemis;
also two brothers and three sisters, Charles and Harrison Bemis, Mrs. Joseph Hancock, Mrs. Thomas Roberts and Mrs. Clarissa Curtis.
All the surviving relatives reside in this locality with the exception of Mrs. Curtis, whose home is in Utah, but who is now here on a visit.
The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Pioneers at the family residence on West Fourth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mark B. Shaw will officiate.
San Bernardino Daily Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., May 2, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS CROSSES THE RIVER
AGED AND HONORABLE MAN IS NO MORE FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY HIS HOME WAS HERE
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bern is, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev, Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church. assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W. Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis., When Amos was 8 years of age the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844 to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
THREE YEARS IN IOWA.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother with seven sons and three daughters started for California overland. Amos. being the oldest of the family, the greater responsibility rested on him. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Julia McCullough, also a native of the Empire State.
Soon after the marriage, Mr. Bemis and his bride started from Ogden, March 20, 1853, overland, for California, arriving in this valley June 5, of the same year. He at first bought 20 acres of land, camping out all the first summer. Later he increased his holdings to 200 acres, which he developed into a fine home, devoting much of his time to stock raising and growing of fruits.
THE REAL FRONTIER
When Mr. Bemis came to San Bernardino it was little more than a fort and trading post. Frequent encounters with wild animals and Indians occurred, and life was uncertain, being combined with hardships of which the present generation knows nothing. In fact, Mr. Bemis brother, Samuel Bemis, met death from bears near San Bernardino while searching for a younger brother, Nephi Bemis who had been killed by Indians.
Mr. Bemis has, during all of his life of more than half a century in this valley, been one of its most highly respected citizens, his name ever being a synonym for honesty and up right living. His wife preceded him to the other side, her death occurring June 3, 1902. Seven children were reared by Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, all of whom except George, are alive. Those living are Mrs. Milo Brooks, Henry, Levi, Irvine, Wilson and Loran. A sister, Mrs. Clarissa Curtis, of Victor, Idaho, was here at the time of death.
Contributor: Cindy R (25503041)
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Wed., May 3, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS IS LAID TO REST
The funeral of the late Amos W. Bemis, held yesterday afternoon from the home in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, was one of the most largely attended gatherings of that kind held here in many months, and showed the general esteem in which the deceased was held by the people of this community.
The service at the home was conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw of the First Baptist church, and hymns were rendered by the choir of the same church. The casket was surrounded by many beautiful floral tributes.
The pall bearers were selected from the membership of the Pioneer society, of which Mr. Bemis was an honored member, they being C. C. Clusker, John Brown, Jr., De La M. Wodward, Judge C. L. Thomas, G. W. Suttenfield and W. F. Holcomb.
In spite of the down pouring rain, more than half a hundred carriages of friends followed the remains to their last resting place at the cemetery. At the grave the burial service of the Pioneer society was read by John Brown, Jr.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 5, Col. 6
Fri., May 5, 1905
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bemis, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in san Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church, assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W.Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis. When Amos was 8 years of age, the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844, to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
Alvin Bemis, b. 1797 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1847 in Winter Quarters / Florence/Council Bluffs, Douglas County, NE. &
Jerusha Guernsey, b. Jun. 11, 1799 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1872 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Alvin Bemis and Jerusha Guernsey were marr. in about 1824 at Wardwell, Jefferson Co., NY.
Alvin & Jerusha Bemis had 7 sons and 4 daughters:
1. Amos Wilson Bemis, b. Jan. 3, 1828 in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, and d. May 1, 1905 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA. Amos marr. Julia Frances McCullough.
2. Nancy Augusta Bemis, b. Jun. 14, 1829 in Ellisburg, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 15, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Joseph Enclio Hancock.
3. Samuel Nines Bemis, b. Dec. 2, 1830 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Aug. 14, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Samuel was killed by a bear while looking for his brother, near the Talmadge sawmill in Little Bear Valley.
4. Edwin Bemis, b. Jun. 3, 1833 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 6, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Edwin marr. Mary Merchant/Sargent.
5. William Wallace Bemis, b. Nov. 2, 1834 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 30, 1899 of rehumatism at Oro Grande, San Bernardino County, CA. William marr. Minerva Jane Strong.
6. Clarissa/Clara Ann Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 3, 1909 in Imbler, Union County, OR. Clarissa marr. Robert Foster Curtis.
7. Harrison Henry Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 19, 1917 at Patton, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Harriet Bemis, b. Apr. 3, 1838 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Apr. 28, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Harriet marr. Richard Thomas (or Wm. Thomas) Roberds
9. Charles Franklin Bemis, b. Dec. 25, 1839 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. May 1, 1920 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles marr. Mary Allen.
10. Nephi Bemis, b. Apr. 25, 1842 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Mar. 25, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nephi, a 24-yr.-old cowboy, was ambushed, killed and mutilated by a Piute Indian. His young widow, Ana (McGinnis) Bemis, later gave birth to a stillborn child.
11. Jerusha Bemis, b. Sep. 1844 in Michigan.
Son of Jershua and Alvin Bemis featured in "PIONEER WOMEN" book from the San Bernardino Historical Society.
In the 1850 Pottawattamie county, Iowa U. S. census, 22 yr. old Amos Wilson Bemis, b. in NY., was living in District 21, Pottawattamie county, IA. with his
45 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jerncia (Jerusha) Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
19 yr. old (inferred) brother, Edwin Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, William Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, Harrison H. Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Clarissa Ann Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
12 yr. old (inferred) sister, Harriet B. Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, Charles Franklin Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Nephi Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
On Apr. 17, 1853 Amos Bemis and Julia Frances McCullough were married in Ogden, UT.
Amos & Julia Bemis' children were:
1. Clarinda Bemis (named after her maternal grandmother), b. 1854 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. 1855.
2. Frances Isabella Bemis, b. Feb. 16, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Mar. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Milo Erastus Brooks.
3. Amos Henry Bemis, b. Sep. 27, 1858 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 8, 1940 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Amos married Jennie M. Leedom.
4. Levi Alvin Bemis, b. Jun. 18, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 11, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Levi married Sadie May Files.
5. Ervin Albert Bemis, b. May 24, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 3, 1946 in Rialto, San Bernardino County, CA. Ervin married Adelaide Orissa Osborn.
6. Clarrena Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 10, 1881 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Clarrisa Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1874 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Wilson Julian Bemis, b. Apr. 6, 1870 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 9, 1955 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. George Harrison Bemis. b. Aug. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 26, 1897 at the age of 21 of pneumonia in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Loren McCullough Bemis, b. Aug. 27, 1878 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 8, 1948 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Loren marr. Laura Virginia Jones.
11. Esther Bemis.
Amos Wilson Bemis was about eight years of age when the family left New York state. He lived at various places with his parents, brothers and sisters, ever moving westward until they arrived in Iowa. After the death of his father the family went to Kanesville, Iowa, a Mormon outfitting station, where the joined an emigrant company across the plains. Amos, being the eldest son, with the help of two brothers, worked on ranches in that vicinity until they had earned enough to purchase an outfit for the trek. After the arrival of the family in Utah they moved to Ogden where, in 1853, Amos married Julia McCullough of New York state on April 17th.
When Amos Wilson Bemis was 8 years of age, the Bemis family moved to Ohio and in 1844 to Lee County, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother, with seven sons and three daughters, started for California overland. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where Amos Bemis was married to Miss Julia McCullough of New York State.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 32 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
24 yr. old (inferred) wife, Julia Bemis, b. in NY.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Frances Bemis, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) son, Amos Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal estate at $1,500.
Living next door, was Amos' 61 yr. old mother, Jerusha Bemis and his siblings: 30 yr. old Samuel, 28 yr. old Edwin, 26 yr. old William, 24 yr. old Harrison, 20 yr. old Charles, 18 yr. old Nephi as well as Foster and Clarissa Curtis and their 11 mth. old daughter.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 53 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer and Stock Dealer, b. in NY., was living on 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old wife, Julia F. Bemis, keeping house, b. in NY.
21 yr. old son, Amos Henry Bemis, working on the farm, b. in CA.
24 yr. old daughter, Francis Isabella Bemis, b. in CA.
18 yr. old son, Levi A. Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Irwin Albert Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Clarena Julia Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old son, Wilson Julian Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old son, Geo. Harrison Bemis, b. in CA.
2 yr. old son, Loren McCullough Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s father was b. in NY. and his mother in VT.
Julia's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. Jan. 1828 in NY., was living in a home he owned free and clear in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
64 yr. old wife, Julia Bemis, b. Jul. 1835 in NY.
30 yr. old unmarried son, Wilson J Bemis, b. Apr. 1870 in CA.
21 yr. old son, Loren M Bemis, b. Aug. 1878 in CA.
Amos and Julia had been married for 47 yrs.
Julia was the mother of 11 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Amos and Julia's parents were all b. in NY.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 2
Wed., Jan. 4, 1905
THE BEMIS FAMILY HOLDS A REUNION
The family of A. W. Bemis celebrated his 77th birthday yesterday with a family reunion, all the members of the family gathering at the residence in Fifth street and enjoying a visit with the aged pioneer. Mr. Bemis is in very poor health and it is not expected that he will survive many days.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 5-6
Mon., May 1, 1905
PIONEER BEMIS DIES AFTER YEARS OF SUFFERING
Amos Wilson Bemis, one of the best-known pioneers in this valley, died last night after years of suffering from cancer.
The news of the death of Mr. Bemis was received with much sorrow by the people generally, and it cast a cloud over the gatherings of Pioneers at Urbita springs, where the May Day festivities were held, for Brother Bemis, as he was known among the Pioneers, was an active member of the society and attended the regular weekly meetings just as often as his state of health would permit.
The deceased suffered great pain, but the fortitude with which he bore his illness received the admiration of all.
Amos Wilson Bemis was born in New York State 77 years ago. With his father's large family he journeyed across the continent by wagon. The family stopped a while in Utah where Amos Wilson Bemis was united in marriage. Then the family continued their journey to this valley and the deceased had resided on his ranch on West Fourth street near Lyle creek, until his death since 1854.
The deceased is survived by six children - Mrs. Bemis having preceded him to the beyond, June 3, 1902 - as follows: Mrs. Francis Brooks, A. H. Bemis, L. A. Bemis, E. A. Bemis, W. J. Bemis and L. M. Bemis;
also two brothers and three sisters, Charles and Harrison Bemis, Mrs. Joseph Hancock, Mrs. Thomas Roberts and Mrs. Clarissa Curtis.
All the surviving relatives reside in this locality with the exception of Mrs. Curtis, whose home is in Utah, but who is now here on a visit.
The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Pioneers at the family residence on West Fourth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mark B. Shaw will officiate.
San Bernardino Daily Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., May 2, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS CROSSES THE RIVER
AGED AND HONORABLE MAN IS NO MORE FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY HIS HOME WAS HERE
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bern is, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev, Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church. assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W. Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis., When Amos was 8 years of age the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844 to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
THREE YEARS IN IOWA.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother with seven sons and three daughters started for California overland. Amos. being the oldest of the family, the greater responsibility rested on him. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Julia McCullough, also a native of the Empire State.
Soon after the marriage, Mr. Bemis and his bride started from Ogden, March 20, 1853, overland, for California, arriving in this valley June 5, of the same year. He at first bought 20 acres of land, camping out all the first summer. Later he increased his holdings to 200 acres, which he developed into a fine home, devoting much of his time to stock raising and growing of fruits.
THE REAL FRONTIER
When Mr. Bemis came to San Bernardino it was little more than a fort and trading post. Frequent encounters with wild animals and Indians occurred, and life was uncertain, being combined with hardships of which the present generation knows nothing. In fact, Mr. Bemis brother, Samuel Bemis, met death from bears near San Bernardino while searching for a younger brother, Nephi Bemis who had been killed by Indians.
Mr. Bemis has, during all of his life of more than half a century in this valley, been one of its most highly respected citizens, his name ever being a synonym for honesty and up right living. His wife preceded him to the other side, her death occurring June 3, 1902. Seven children were reared by Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, all of whom except George, are alive. Those living are Mrs. Milo Brooks, Henry, Levi, Irvine, Wilson and Loran. A sister, Mrs. Clarissa Curtis, of Victor, Idaho, was here at the time of death.
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The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Wed., May 3, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS IS LAID TO REST
The funeral of the late Amos W. Bemis, held yesterday afternoon from the home in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, was one of the most largely attended gatherings of that kind held here in many months, and showed the general esteem in which the deceased was held by the people of this community.
The service at the home was conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw of the First Baptist church, and hymns were rendered by the choir of the same church. The casket was surrounded by many beautiful floral tributes.
The pall bearers were selected from the membership of the Pioneer society, of which Mr. Bemis was an honored member, they being C. C. Clusker, John Brown, Jr., De La M. Wodward, Judge C. L. Thomas, G. W. Suttenfield and W. F. Holcomb.
In spite of the down pouring rain, more than half a hundred carriages of friends followed the remains to their last resting place at the cemetery. At the grave the burial service of the Pioneer society was read by John Brown, Jr.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 5, Col. 6
Fri., May 5, 1905
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bemis, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in san Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church, assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W.Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis. When Amos was 8 years of age, the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844, to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
Amos Wilson Bemis' parents were:
Alvin Bemis, b. 1797 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1847 in Winter Quarters / Florence/Council Bluffs, Douglas County, NE. &
Jerusha Guernsey, b. Jun. 11, 1799 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1872 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Alvin Bemis and Jerusha Guernsey were marr. in about 1824 at Wardwell, Jefferson Co., NY.
Alvin & Jerusha Bemis had 7 sons and 4 daughters:
1. Amos Wilson Bemis, b. Jan. 3, 1828 in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, and d. May 1, 1905 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA. Amos marr. Julia Frances McCullough.
2. Nancy Augusta Bemis, b. Jun. 14, 1829 in Ellisburg, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 15, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Joseph Enclio Hancock.
3. Samuel Nines Bemis, b. Dec. 2, 1830 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Aug. 14, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Samuel was killed by a bear while looking for his brother, near the Talmadge sawmill in Little Bear Valley.
4. Edwin Bemis, b. Jun. 3, 1833 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 6, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Edwin marr. Mary Merchant/Sargent.
5. William Wallace Bemis, b. Nov. 2, 1834 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 30, 1899 of rehumatism at Oro Grande, San Bernardino County, CA. William marr. Minerva Jane Strong.
6. Clarissa/Clara Ann Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 3, 1909 in Imbler, Union County, OR. Clarissa marr. Robert Foster Curtis.
7. Harrison Henry Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 19, 1917 at Patton, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Harriet Bemis, b. Apr. 3, 1838 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Apr. 28, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Harriet marr. Richard Thomas (or Wm. Thomas) Roberds
9. Charles Franklin Bemis, b. Dec. 25, 1839 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. May 1, 1920 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles marr. Mary Allen.
10. Nephi Bemis, b. Apr. 25, 1842 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Mar. 25, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nephi, a 24-yr.-old cowboy, was ambushed, killed and mutilated by a Piute Indian. His young widow, Ana (McGinnis) Bemis, later gave birth to a stillborn child.
11. Jerusha Bemis, b. Sep. 1844 in Michigan.
Son of Jershua and Alvin Bemis featured in "PIONEER WOMEN" book from the San Bernardino Historical Society.
In the 1850 Pottawattamie county, Iowa U. S. census, 22 yr. old Amos Wilson Bemis, b. in NY., was living in District 21, Pottawattamie county, IA. with his
45 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jerncia (Jerusha) Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
19 yr. old (inferred) brother, Edwin Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, William Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, Harrison H. Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Clarissa Ann Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
12 yr. old (inferred) sister, Harriet B. Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, Charles Franklin Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Nephi Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
On Apr. 17, 1853 Amos Bemis and Julia Frances McCullough were married in Ogden, UT.
Amos & Julia Bemis' children were:
1. Clarinda Bemis (named after her maternal grandmother), b. 1854 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. 1855.
2. Frances Isabella Bemis, b. Feb. 16, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Mar. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Milo Erastus Brooks.
3. Amos Henry Bemis, b. Sep. 27, 1858 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 8, 1940 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Amos married Jennie M. Leedom.
4. Levi Alvin Bemis, b. Jun. 18, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 11, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Levi married Sadie May Files.
5. Ervin Albert Bemis, b. May 24, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 3, 1946 in Rialto, San Bernardino County, CA. Ervin married Adelaide Orissa Osborn.
6. Clarrena Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 10, 1881 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Clarrisa Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1874 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Wilson Julian Bemis, b. Apr. 6, 1870 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 9, 1955 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. George Harrison Bemis. b. Aug. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 26, 1897 at the age of 21 of pneumonia in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Loren McCullough Bemis, b. Aug. 27, 1878 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 8, 1948 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Loren marr. Laura Virginia Jones.
11. Esther Bemis.
Amos Wilson Bemis was about eight years of age when the family left New York state. He lived at various places with his parents, brothers and sisters, ever moving westward until they arrived in Iowa. After the death of his father the family went to Kanesville, Iowa, a Mormon outfitting station, where the joined an emigrant company across the plains. Amos, being the eldest son, with the help of two brothers, worked on ranches in that vicinity until they had earned enough to purchase an outfit for the trek. After the arrival of the family in Utah they moved to Ogden where, in 1853, Amos married Julia McCullough of New York state on April 17th.
When Amos Wilson Bemis was 8 years of age, the Bemis family moved to Ohio and in 1844 to Lee County, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother, with seven sons and three daughters, started for California overland. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where Amos Bemis was married to Miss Julia McCullough of New York State.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 32 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
24 yr. old (inferred) wife, Julia Bemis, b. in NY.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Frances Bemis, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) son, Amos Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal estate at $1,500.
Living next door, was Amos' 61 yr. old mother, Jerusha Bemis and his siblings: 30 yr. old Samuel, 28 yr. old Edwin, 26 yr. old William, 24 yr. old Harrison, 20 yr. old Charles, 18 yr. old Nephi as well as Foster and Clarissa Curtis and their 11 mth. old daughter.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 53 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer and Stock Dealer, b. in NY., was living on 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old wife, Julia F. Bemis, keeping house, b. in NY.
21 yr. old son, Amos Henry Bemis, working on the farm, b. in CA.
24 yr. old daughter, Francis Isabella Bemis, b. in CA.
18 yr. old son, Levi A. Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Irwin Albert Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Clarena Julia Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old son, Wilson Julian Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old son, Geo. Harrison Bemis, b. in CA.
2 yr. old son, Loren McCullough Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s father was b. in NY. and his mother in VT.
Julia's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. Jan. 1828 in NY., was living in a home he owned free and clear in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
64 yr. old wife, Julia Bemis, b. Jul. 1835 in NY.
30 yr. old unmarried son, Wilson J Bemis, b. Apr. 1870 in CA.
21 yr. old son, Loren M Bemis, b. Aug. 1878 in CA.
Amos and Julia had been married for 47 yrs.
Julia was the mother of 11 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Amos and Julia's parents were all b. in NY.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 2
Wed., Jan. 4, 1905
THE BEMIS FAMILY HOLDS A REUNION
The family of A. W. Bemis celebrated his 77th birthday yesterday with a family reunion, all the members of the family gathering at the residence in Fifth street and enjoying a visit with the aged pioneer. Mr. Bemis is in very poor health and it is not expected that he will survive many days.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 5-6
Mon., May 1, 1905
PIONEER BEMIS DIES AFTER YEARS OF SUFFERING
Amos Wilson Bemis, one of the best-known pioneers in this valley, died last night after years of suffering from cancer.
The news of the death of Mr. Bemis was received with much sorrow by the people generally, and it cast a cloud over the gatherings of Pioneers at Urbita springs, where the May Day festivities were held, for Brother Bemis, as he was known among the Pioneers, was an active member of the society and attended the regular weekly meetings just as often as his state of health would permit.
The deceased suffered great pain, but the fortitude with which he bore his illness received the admiration of all.
Amos Wilson Bemis was born in New York State 77 years ago. With his father's large family he journeyed across the continent by wagon. The family stopped a while in Utah where Amos Wilson Bemis was united in marriage. Then the family continued their journey to this valley and the deceased had resided on his ranch on West Fourth street near Lyle creek, until his death since 1854.
The deceased is survived by six children - Mrs. Bemis having preceded him to the beyond, June 3, 1902 - as follows: Mrs. Francis Brooks, A. H. Bemis, L. A. Bemis, E. A. Bemis, W. J. Bemis and L. M. Bemis;
also two brothers and three sisters, Charles and Harrison Bemis, Mrs. Joseph Hancock, Mrs. Thomas Roberts and Mrs. Clarissa Curtis.
All the surviving relatives reside in this locality with the exception of Mrs. Curtis, whose home is in Utah, but who is now here on a visit.
The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Pioneers at the family residence on West Fourth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mark B. Shaw will officiate.
San Bernardino Daily Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., May 2, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS CROSSES THE RIVER
AGED AND HONORABLE MAN IS NO MORE FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY HIS HOME WAS HERE
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bern is, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev, Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church. assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W. Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis., When Amos was 8 years of age the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844 to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
THREE YEARS IN IOWA.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother with seven sons and three daughters started for California overland. Amos. being the oldest of the family, the greater responsibility rested on him. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Julia McCullough, also a native of the Empire State.
Soon after the marriage, Mr. Bemis and his bride started from Ogden, March 20, 1853, overland, for California, arriving in this valley June 5, of the same year. He at first bought 20 acres of land, camping out all the first summer. Later he increased his holdings to 200 acres, which he developed into a fine home, devoting much of his time to stock raising and growing of fruits.
THE REAL FRONTIER
When Mr. Bemis came to San Bernardino it was little more than a fort and trading post. Frequent encounters with wild animals and Indians occurred, and life was uncertain, being combined with hardships of which the present generation knows nothing. In fact, Mr. Bemis brother, Samuel Bemis, met death from bears near San Bernardino while searching for a younger brother, Nephi Bemis who had been killed by Indians.
Mr. Bemis has, during all of his life of more than half a century in this valley, been one of its most highly respected citizens, his name ever being a synonym for honesty and up right living. His wife preceded him to the other side, her death occurring June 3, 1902. Seven children were reared by Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, all of whom except George, are alive. Those living are Mrs. Milo Brooks, Henry, Levi, Irvine, Wilson and Loran. A sister, Mrs. Clarissa Curtis, of Victor, Idaho, was here at the time of death.
Contributor: Cindy R (25503041)
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Wed., May 3, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS IS LAID TO REST
The funeral of the late Amos W. Bemis, held yesterday afternoon from the home in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, was one of the most largely attended gatherings of that kind held here in many months, and showed the general esteem in which the deceased was held by the people of this community.
The service at the home was conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw of the First Baptist church, and hymns were rendered by the choir of the same church. The casket was surrounded by many beautiful floral tributes.
The pall bearers were selected from the membership of the Pioneer society, of which Mr. Bemis was an honored member, they being C. C. Clusker, John Brown, Jr., De La M. Wodward, Judge C. L. Thomas, G. W. Suttenfield and W. F. Holcomb.
In spite of the down pouring rain, more than half a hundred carriages of friends followed the remains to their last resting place at the cemetery. At the grave the burial service of the Pioneer society was read by John Brown, Jr.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 5, Col. 6
Fri., May 5, 1905
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bemis, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in san Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church, assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W.Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis. When Amos was 8 years of age, the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844, to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
Alvin Bemis, b. 1797 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1847 in Winter Quarters / Florence/Council Bluffs, Douglas County, NE. &
Jerusha Guernsey, b. Jun. 11, 1799 in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. and d. Nov. 9, 1872 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
Alvin Bemis and Jerusha Guernsey were marr. in about 1824 at Wardwell, Jefferson Co., NY.
Alvin & Jerusha Bemis had 7 sons and 4 daughters:
1. Amos Wilson Bemis, b. Jan. 3, 1828 in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, and d. May 1, 1905 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA. Amos marr. Julia Frances McCullough.
2. Nancy Augusta Bemis, b. Jun. 14, 1829 in Ellisburg, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 15, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Joseph Enclio Hancock.
3. Samuel Nines Bemis, b. Dec. 2, 1830 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Aug. 14, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Samuel was killed by a bear while looking for his brother, near the Talmadge sawmill in Little Bear Valley.
4. Edwin Bemis, b. Jun. 3, 1833 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Jun. 6, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Edwin marr. Mary Merchant/Sargent.
5. William Wallace Bemis, b. Nov. 2, 1834 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 30, 1899 of rehumatism at Oro Grande, San Bernardino County, CA. William marr. Minerva Jane Strong.
6. Clarissa/Clara Ann Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 3, 1909 in Imbler, Union County, OR. Clarissa marr. Robert Foster Curtis.
7. Harrison Henry Bemis (twin), b. Mar. 28, 1836 in Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, NY. and d. Mar. 19, 1917 at Patton, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Harriet Bemis, b. Apr. 3, 1838 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Apr. 28, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Harriet marr. Richard Thomas (or Wm. Thomas) Roberds
9. Charles Franklin Bemis, b. Dec. 25, 1839 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. May 1, 1920 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles marr. Mary Allen.
10. Nephi Bemis, b. Apr. 25, 1842 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Mar. 25, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nephi, a 24-yr.-old cowboy, was ambushed, killed and mutilated by a Piute Indian. His young widow, Ana (McGinnis) Bemis, later gave birth to a stillborn child.
11. Jerusha Bemis, b. Sep. 1844 in Michigan.
Son of Jershua and Alvin Bemis featured in "PIONEER WOMEN" book from the San Bernardino Historical Society.
In the 1850 Pottawattamie county, Iowa U. S. census, 22 yr. old Amos Wilson Bemis, b. in NY., was living in District 21, Pottawattamie county, IA. with his
45 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jerncia (Jerusha) Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
19 yr. old (inferred) brother, Edwin Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, William Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) brother, Harrison H. Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Clarissa Ann Bemith (Bemis), b. in NY.
12 yr. old (inferred) sister, Harriet B. Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, Charles Franklin Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Nephi Bemith (Bemis), b. in OH.
On Apr. 17, 1853 Amos Bemis and Julia Frances McCullough were married in Ogden, UT.
Amos & Julia Bemis' children were:
1. Clarinda Bemis (named after her maternal grandmother), b. 1854 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. 1855.
2. Frances Isabella Bemis, b. Feb. 16, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Mar. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Milo Erastus Brooks.
3. Amos Henry Bemis, b. Sep. 27, 1858 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 8, 1940 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Amos married Jennie M. Leedom.
4. Levi Alvin Bemis, b. Jun. 18, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 11, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Levi married Sadie May Files.
5. Ervin Albert Bemis, b. May 24, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 3, 1946 in Rialto, San Bernardino County, CA. Ervin married Adelaide Orissa Osborn.
6. Clarrena Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 10, 1881 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Clarrisa Jane Bemis (twin), b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1874 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
8. Wilson Julian Bemis, b. Apr. 6, 1870 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 9, 1955 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. George Harrison Bemis. b. Aug. 10, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 26, 1897 at the age of 21 of pneumonia in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Loren McCullough Bemis, b. Aug. 27, 1878 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 8, 1948 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Loren marr. Laura Virginia Jones.
11. Esther Bemis.
Amos Wilson Bemis was about eight years of age when the family left New York state. He lived at various places with his parents, brothers and sisters, ever moving westward until they arrived in Iowa. After the death of his father the family went to Kanesville, Iowa, a Mormon outfitting station, where the joined an emigrant company across the plains. Amos, being the eldest son, with the help of two brothers, worked on ranches in that vicinity until they had earned enough to purchase an outfit for the trek. After the arrival of the family in Utah they moved to Ogden where, in 1853, Amos married Julia McCullough of New York state on April 17th.
When Amos Wilson Bemis was 8 years of age, the Bemis family moved to Ohio and in 1844 to Lee County, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother, with seven sons and three daughters, started for California overland. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where Amos Bemis was married to Miss Julia McCullough of New York State.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 32 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
24 yr. old (inferred) wife, Julia Bemis, b. in NY.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Frances Bemis, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) son, Amos Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal estate at $1,500.
Living next door, was Amos' 61 yr. old mother, Jerusha Bemis and his siblings: 30 yr. old Samuel, 28 yr. old Edwin, 26 yr. old William, 24 yr. old Harrison, 20 yr. old Charles, 18 yr. old Nephi as well as Foster and Clarissa Curtis and their 11 mth. old daughter.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 53 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer and Stock Dealer, b. in NY., was living on 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old wife, Julia F. Bemis, keeping house, b. in NY.
21 yr. old son, Amos Henry Bemis, working on the farm, b. in CA.
24 yr. old daughter, Francis Isabella Bemis, b. in CA.
18 yr. old son, Levi A. Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Irwin Albert Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Clarena Julia Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old son, Wilson Julian Bemis, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old son, Geo. Harrison Bemis, b. in CA.
2 yr. old son, Loren McCullough Bemis, b. in CA.
Amos Sr.'s father was b. in NY. and his mother in VT.
Julia's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Amos Bemis, a Farmer, b. Jan. 1828 in NY., was living in a home he owned free and clear in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
64 yr. old wife, Julia Bemis, b. Jul. 1835 in NY.
30 yr. old unmarried son, Wilson J Bemis, b. Apr. 1870 in CA.
21 yr. old son, Loren M Bemis, b. Aug. 1878 in CA.
Amos and Julia had been married for 47 yrs.
Julia was the mother of 11 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Amos and Julia's parents were all b. in NY.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 2
Wed., Jan. 4, 1905
THE BEMIS FAMILY HOLDS A REUNION
The family of A. W. Bemis celebrated his 77th birthday yesterday with a family reunion, all the members of the family gathering at the residence in Fifth street and enjoying a visit with the aged pioneer. Mr. Bemis is in very poor health and it is not expected that he will survive many days.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 5-6
Mon., May 1, 1905
PIONEER BEMIS DIES AFTER YEARS OF SUFFERING
Amos Wilson Bemis, one of the best-known pioneers in this valley, died last night after years of suffering from cancer.
The news of the death of Mr. Bemis was received with much sorrow by the people generally, and it cast a cloud over the gatherings of Pioneers at Urbita springs, where the May Day festivities were held, for Brother Bemis, as he was known among the Pioneers, was an active member of the society and attended the regular weekly meetings just as often as his state of health would permit.
The deceased suffered great pain, but the fortitude with which he bore his illness received the admiration of all.
Amos Wilson Bemis was born in New York State 77 years ago. With his father's large family he journeyed across the continent by wagon. The family stopped a while in Utah where Amos Wilson Bemis was united in marriage. Then the family continued their journey to this valley and the deceased had resided on his ranch on West Fourth street near Lyle creek, until his death since 1854.
The deceased is survived by six children - Mrs. Bemis having preceded him to the beyond, June 3, 1902 - as follows: Mrs. Francis Brooks, A. H. Bemis, L. A. Bemis, E. A. Bemis, W. J. Bemis and L. M. Bemis;
also two brothers and three sisters, Charles and Harrison Bemis, Mrs. Joseph Hancock, Mrs. Thomas Roberts and Mrs. Clarissa Curtis.
All the surviving relatives reside in this locality with the exception of Mrs. Curtis, whose home is in Utah, but who is now here on a visit.
The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Pioneers at the family residence on West Fourth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mark B. Shaw will officiate.
San Bernardino Daily Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., May 2, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS CROSSES THE RIVER
AGED AND HONORABLE MAN IS NO MORE FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY HIS HOME WAS HERE
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bern is, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev, Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church. assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W. Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis., When Amos was 8 years of age the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844 to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
THREE YEARS IN IOWA.
The family lived in Iowa three years after the death of the head of the family, and in 1851 the mother with seven sons and three daughters started for California overland. Amos. being the oldest of the family, the greater responsibility rested on him. They did not come through to California, but spent two winters in Ogden, Utah, where the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Julia McCullough, also a native of the Empire State.
Soon after the marriage, Mr. Bemis and his bride started from Ogden, March 20, 1853, overland, for California, arriving in this valley June 5, of the same year. He at first bought 20 acres of land, camping out all the first summer. Later he increased his holdings to 200 acres, which he developed into a fine home, devoting much of his time to stock raising and growing of fruits.
THE REAL FRONTIER
When Mr. Bemis came to San Bernardino it was little more than a fort and trading post. Frequent encounters with wild animals and Indians occurred, and life was uncertain, being combined with hardships of which the present generation knows nothing. In fact, Mr. Bemis brother, Samuel Bemis, met death from bears near San Bernardino while searching for a younger brother, Nephi Bemis who had been killed by Indians.
Mr. Bemis has, during all of his life of more than half a century in this valley, been one of its most highly respected citizens, his name ever being a synonym for honesty and up right living. His wife preceded him to the other side, her death occurring June 3, 1902. Seven children were reared by Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, all of whom except George, are alive. Those living are Mrs. Milo Brooks, Henry, Levi, Irvine, Wilson and Loran. A sister, Mrs. Clarissa Curtis, of Victor, Idaho, was here at the time of death.
Contributor: Cindy R (25503041)
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Wed., May 3, 1905
AMOS W. BEMIS IS LAID TO REST
The funeral of the late Amos W. Bemis, held yesterday afternoon from the home in San Bernardino avenue, west of the city, was one of the most largely attended gatherings of that kind held here in many months, and showed the general esteem in which the deceased was held by the people of this community.
The service at the home was conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw of the First Baptist church, and hymns were rendered by the choir of the same church. The casket was surrounded by many beautiful floral tributes.
The pall bearers were selected from the membership of the Pioneer society, of which Mr. Bemis was an honored member, they being C. C. Clusker, John Brown, Jr., De La M. Wodward, Judge C. L. Thomas, G. W. Suttenfield and W. F. Holcomb.
In spite of the down pouring rain, more than half a hundred carriages of friends followed the remains to their last resting place at the cemetery. At the grave the burial service of the Pioneer society was read by John Brown, Jr.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.) P. 5, Col. 6
Fri., May 5, 1905
Another of San Bernardino's most highly respected pioneers, Amos W. Bemis, passed over the river Monday morning, after being an intense sufferer for many years. His age was 77 years.
The funeral will be held from the home today in san Bernardino avenue, west of the city, at 2:30 o'clock, being conducted by Rev. Mark B. Shaw, of the First Baptist church, assisted by the Pioneer society, of which the deceased was an interested and honored member.
The pall bearers have been chosen from the Pioneer society, and are: Judge C. L. Thomas, C. C. Clusker, W. F. Holcomb, De La M. Woodward, John Brown, Jr., and G. W. Suttenfield.
Amos W.Bemis was born in Jefferson county, New York, being a son of Alvin Bemis. When Amos was 8 years of age, the family removed to Ohio, and in 1844, to Lee county, Iowa, where the father died three years later.
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