Henry Harrison Bemis, the oldest son of Stephen Bemis and Mary Early Bemis, was born in Nashua Township, Ogle County, Illinois on February 24, 1841.
According to historical records, Henry spent all of his life in Oregon and Nashua townships, with the exception of four years during which time he served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in Co. E 46th IL Vol. Infantry. He was discharged at Baton Rouge, LA, January 20, 1866. He was in a number of battles: Fort Donelson, February 15, 1862, Pittsburgs Landing, Tenn., April 6 and 7, 1862, the Siege of Corinth, the Battle of Hatchie Bridge, October 4, 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Shiloh and expeditions into Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was promoted to the rank of corporal.
He was a man of few words and a good citizen and neighbor and stood for everything that was right. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post No. 116 of Oregon, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He held minor offices of the township of Nashua, as Commissioner and school director for many years.
On December 25, 1867, he married Lucy Reed in Daysville. They raised two children: Bertis Bee and Lulu Belle Bemis. His occupation following the War, was farming. In later years, he was employed as a painter and paper hanger.
Henry died January 9, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, and was buried at Daysville Cemetery.
Obituary - Thursday, Jan. 15, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - Oregon, Ill. Jan. 12 - The death of Henry Bemis, a veteran of the Civil war, occurred at his home on South Seventh street, Friday morning. Mr. Bemis had enjoyed comparatively good health for one of his years with the exception of a chronic lameness, the result of a wound received in the Civil war, until about five years ago, when creeping paralysis began to slowly but surely accomplish its deadly work. He was a painter and paper hanger and always had work when able to do it. He had not suffered greatly during his illness and the last three days slept most constantly and in that peaceful way his life went out. He was 74 years old. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday afternoon. The arrival of his son, Dr. B.B. Bemis from Florida, where he is spending the winter, occasioning the delay. He is also survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Reese. Rev. George A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. will conduct the service.
Obituary - Saturday, Jan 17, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - The funeral of comrade, Henry H. Bemis, who died last Friday, was held from the home on South Seventh street on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. G. A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. post, assisted by Rev. A. R. Bickenback, pastor of the Oregon Presbyterian church to which he belonged. Burial was made in the Daysville cemetery, with the military honors of the G.A.R. ritual, which he so justly earned by his four years and four months service in Co. E 46th ILL Volunteer Infantry. Besides his widow and two children, Mrs. Lulu Reese and Dr. B. B. Bemis, he leaves five brothers and one sister, George Bemis of Oregon, Clinton and John, of Rockford, Stephen Bemis of St. Louis, Judson M. Bemis of Boston, and Mrs. Mary Lattin, of Sycamore.
According to historical records, Henry spent all of his life in Oregon and Nashua townships, with the exception of four years during which time he served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in Co. E 46th IL Vol. Infantry. He was discharged at Baton Rouge, LA, January 20, 1866. He was in a number of battles: Fort Donelson, February 15, 1862, Pittsburgs Landing, Tenn., April 6 and 7, 1862, the Siege of Corinth, the Battle of Hatchie Bridge, October 4, 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Shiloh and expeditions into Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was promoted to the rank of corporal.
He was a man of few words and a good citizen and neighbor and stood for everything that was right. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post No. 116 of Oregon, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He held minor offices of the township of Nashua, as Commissioner and school director for many years.
On December 25, 1867, he married Lucy Reed in Daysville. They raised two children: Bertis Bee and Lulu Belle Bemis. His occupation following the War, was farming. In later years, he was employed as a painter and paper hanger.
Henry died January 9, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, and was buried at Daysville Cemetery.
Obituary - Thursday, Jan. 15, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - Oregon, Ill. Jan. 12 - The death of Henry Bemis, a veteran of the Civil war, occurred at his home on South Seventh street, Friday morning. Mr. Bemis had enjoyed comparatively good health for one of his years with the exception of a chronic lameness, the result of a wound received in the Civil war, until about five years ago, when creeping paralysis began to slowly but surely accomplish its deadly work. He was a painter and paper hanger and always had work when able to do it. He had not suffered greatly during his illness and the last three days slept most constantly and in that peaceful way his life went out. He was 74 years old. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday afternoon. The arrival of his son, Dr. B.B. Bemis from Florida, where he is spending the winter, occasioning the delay. He is also survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Reese. Rev. George A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. will conduct the service.
Obituary - Saturday, Jan 17, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - The funeral of comrade, Henry H. Bemis, who died last Friday, was held from the home on South Seventh street on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. G. A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. post, assisted by Rev. A. R. Bickenback, pastor of the Oregon Presbyterian church to which he belonged. Burial was made in the Daysville cemetery, with the military honors of the G.A.R. ritual, which he so justly earned by his four years and four months service in Co. E 46th ILL Volunteer Infantry. Besides his widow and two children, Mrs. Lulu Reese and Dr. B. B. Bemis, he leaves five brothers and one sister, George Bemis of Oregon, Clinton and John, of Rockford, Stephen Bemis of St. Louis, Judson M. Bemis of Boston, and Mrs. Mary Lattin, of Sycamore.
Henry Harrison Bemis, the oldest son of Stephen Bemis and Mary Early Bemis, was born in Nashua Township, Ogle County, Illinois on February 24, 1841.
According to historical records, Henry spent all of his life in Oregon and Nashua townships, with the exception of four years during which time he served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in Co. E 46th IL Vol. Infantry. He was discharged at Baton Rouge, LA, January 20, 1866. He was in a number of battles: Fort Donelson, February 15, 1862, Pittsburgs Landing, Tenn., April 6 and 7, 1862, the Siege of Corinth, the Battle of Hatchie Bridge, October 4, 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Shiloh and expeditions into Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was promoted to the rank of corporal.
He was a man of few words and a good citizen and neighbor and stood for everything that was right. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post No. 116 of Oregon, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He held minor offices of the township of Nashua, as Commissioner and school director for many years.
On December 25, 1867, he married Lucy Reed in Daysville. They raised two children: Bertis Bee and Lulu Belle Bemis. His occupation following the War, was farming. In later years, he was employed as a painter and paper hanger.
Henry died January 9, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, and was buried at Daysville Cemetery.
Obituary - Thursday, Jan. 15, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - Oregon, Ill. Jan. 12 - The death of Henry Bemis, a veteran of the Civil war, occurred at his home on South Seventh street, Friday morning. Mr. Bemis had enjoyed comparatively good health for one of his years with the exception of a chronic lameness, the result of a wound received in the Civil war, until about five years ago, when creeping paralysis began to slowly but surely accomplish its deadly work. He was a painter and paper hanger and always had work when able to do it. He had not suffered greatly during his illness and the last three days slept most constantly and in that peaceful way his life went out. He was 74 years old. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday afternoon. The arrival of his son, Dr. B.B. Bemis from Florida, where he is spending the winter, occasioning the delay. He is also survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Reese. Rev. George A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. will conduct the service.
Obituary - Saturday, Jan 17, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - The funeral of comrade, Henry H. Bemis, who died last Friday, was held from the home on South Seventh street on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. G. A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. post, assisted by Rev. A. R. Bickenback, pastor of the Oregon Presbyterian church to which he belonged. Burial was made in the Daysville cemetery, with the military honors of the G.A.R. ritual, which he so justly earned by his four years and four months service in Co. E 46th ILL Volunteer Infantry. Besides his widow and two children, Mrs. Lulu Reese and Dr. B. B. Bemis, he leaves five brothers and one sister, George Bemis of Oregon, Clinton and John, of Rockford, Stephen Bemis of St. Louis, Judson M. Bemis of Boston, and Mrs. Mary Lattin, of Sycamore.
According to historical records, Henry spent all of his life in Oregon and Nashua townships, with the exception of four years during which time he served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in Co. E 46th IL Vol. Infantry. He was discharged at Baton Rouge, LA, January 20, 1866. He was in a number of battles: Fort Donelson, February 15, 1862, Pittsburgs Landing, Tenn., April 6 and 7, 1862, the Siege of Corinth, the Battle of Hatchie Bridge, October 4, 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Shiloh and expeditions into Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was promoted to the rank of corporal.
He was a man of few words and a good citizen and neighbor and stood for everything that was right. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post No. 116 of Oregon, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He held minor offices of the township of Nashua, as Commissioner and school director for many years.
On December 25, 1867, he married Lucy Reed in Daysville. They raised two children: Bertis Bee and Lulu Belle Bemis. His occupation following the War, was farming. In later years, he was employed as a painter and paper hanger.
Henry died January 9, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, and was buried at Daysville Cemetery.
Obituary - Thursday, Jan. 15, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - Oregon, Ill. Jan. 12 - The death of Henry Bemis, a veteran of the Civil war, occurred at his home on South Seventh street, Friday morning. Mr. Bemis had enjoyed comparatively good health for one of his years with the exception of a chronic lameness, the result of a wound received in the Civil war, until about five years ago, when creeping paralysis began to slowly but surely accomplish its deadly work. He was a painter and paper hanger and always had work when able to do it. He had not suffered greatly during his illness and the last three days slept most constantly and in that peaceful way his life went out. He was 74 years old. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday afternoon. The arrival of his son, Dr. B.B. Bemis from Florida, where he is spending the winter, occasioning the delay. He is also survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Reese. Rev. George A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. will conduct the service.
Obituary - Saturday, Jan 17, 1914 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - The funeral of comrade, Henry H. Bemis, who died last Friday, was held from the home on South Seventh street on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. G. A. Brown, chaplain of the G.A.R. post, assisted by Rev. A. R. Bickenback, pastor of the Oregon Presbyterian church to which he belonged. Burial was made in the Daysville cemetery, with the military honors of the G.A.R. ritual, which he so justly earned by his four years and four months service in Co. E 46th ILL Volunteer Infantry. Besides his widow and two children, Mrs. Lulu Reese and Dr. B. B. Bemis, he leaves five brothers and one sister, George Bemis of Oregon, Clinton and John, of Rockford, Stephen Bemis of St. Louis, Judson M. Bemis of Boston, and Mrs. Mary Lattin, of Sycamore.
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