Spencer in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Samuel Bemis
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
1. Samuel Bemis Marker
Inscription.
Samuel Bemis. .
In Honor of Samuel Bemis. The second settler of Spencer grandson of Joseph Bemis who came from England and settled at Watertown in 1640. In 1721 near this monument he built a log cabin and later the first framed house in town. He was a man of courage, fortitude and fidelity, and by his industry acquired a handsome estate. He reared a family of eight children who with numerous descendants have borne an honorable part in the town's history. For his many virtues and for what he did in laying the foundation of a prosperous community, his name with that of his wife, Sarah Barnard, is held in grateful remembrance by their descendants who have erected this memorial A.D 1901. , Samuel Bemis died in 1776, aged 84, and was buried in the old cemetery where his headstone may still be seen bearing this inscription. ,
“Where nothing dwelt but beasts of prey Or men as wild and fierce as they, Our rude forefathers did repair And built us towns and cities there.".
In Honor of Samuel Bemis
The second settler of Spencer grandson of Joseph Bemis who came from England and settled at Watertown in 1640. In 1721 near this monument he built a log cabin and later the first framed house in town. He was a man of courage, fortitude and fidelity, and by his industry acquired a handsome estate. He reared a family of eight children who with numerous descendants have borne an honorable part in the town's history. For his many virtues and for what he did in laying the foundation of a prosperous community, his name with that of his wife, Sarah Barnard, is held in grateful remembrance by their descendants who have erected this memorial A.D 1901.
Samuel Bemis died in 1776, aged 84, and was buried in the old cemetery where his headstone may still be seen bearing this inscription.
“Where nothing dwelt but beasts of prey Or men as wild and fierce as they, Our rude forefathers did repair And built us towns and cities there."
Erected 1901.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.
Location. 42° 13.925′ N, 72° 1.016′ W. Marker is in Spencer, Massachusetts
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, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of W Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Massachusetts Route 49, on the left when traveling east on W Main Street. Located in Bemis Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencer MA 01562, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
