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BEMIS, LUTHER
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  Luther Bemis, farmer, resident on sec. 29, Hinton Tp., is a son of Aaron
  and Lovice (Holcomb) Bemis, the father a native of Springfield, Vt., and
  the mother of the State of New York.  Mr. Bemis was born in St. Clair
  Co., Mich., Oct. 9, 1843.  He was thrown upon his own resources for
  support at 13 years of age, and was first employed as a carpenter’s
  assistand; then for six years worked by the month.  In December, 1861, he
  enlisted in Co. I, Berdan’s Sharp-shooters, and after about eight months’
  service was discharged.  On his return to private life he went to Ionia
  County, and there remained about 18 months in quiet endeavor to recruit
  his health.  He was then engaged in teaming for five years, then
  purchased 40 acres of land in Montcalm County, where he lived eight
  years.  The financial stress of 1873 plunged him into misfortune, and in
  the winter of 1874, when he came to Mecosta County, he had scarcely a
  dollar.  He toiled and persevered and in the fall of 1875 bought 40 acres
  of wild land.  He put the place in a fine stte of cultivation, with good
  buildings.  Besides the rest of his obligations, that he discharged in a
  becoming manner, was the support of his parents and sisters, while in St.
  Clair County, where his father died.  The mother is still living in
  Montcalm County.

  Mr. Bemis was married in this county, Oct. 16, 1873, to Helen E.,
  daughter of S. S. and Agnes (Brockway) Mitchell, of Hinton Tp., who was
  born in Kent County, Aug. 7, 1852.  Mr. Bemis is a Republican.


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