Zenas Leborreau BEMIS

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18 April 1779 , Nelson, Crown Colony of New Hampshire

Died

June 1860 , Ellington, New York, USA

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Henry BEMIS Susannah NURSE

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Born: 18 April 1779 in Nelson, Crown Colony of New Hampshire

Father: Henry BEMIS

Mother: Susannah NURSE

Paternal grandparents: John BEMIS , Hannah WARREN

Maternal grandparents: Benjamin NURSE , Martha MARBLE

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Zenas Leborreau married Sally SYMONDS 30 January 1800 in Haverhill, New Hampshire, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Sally SYMONDS was born abt. 1778 in Nelson, New Hampshire, USA (Munsonville) (Packersfield). Sally died 28 August 1808 in Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick).

Zenas Leborreau married (2) Minnie WHEELER 12 February 1809 in Littleton, New Hampshire, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Minnie WHEELER was born abt. 1779

Zenas Leborreau married (3) Eve UNKNOWN . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Eve UNKNOWN was born abt. 1801 in New York, USA.

Zenas Leborreau BEMIS died June 1860 in Ellington, New York, USA.
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Zenas Leborreau BEMIS married

Sally SYMONDS
Marriage date: 30 January 1800
Marriage place: Haverhill, New Hampshire, USA

Children of Zenas Leborreau BEMIS and Sally SYMONDS

Lydia BEMIS

Born: 23 May 1800, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 21 January 1862, St Johnsbury, Vermont, USA

Married: Ezra G GATES 1820

Polly BEMIS

Born: 20 October 1801, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: ,

Prudence Hubbard BEMIS

Born: 28 February 1803, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: ,

Harris (Horace) Nurse BEMIS

Born: 21 October 1804, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: abt. 1858, Chautauqua County, New York, USA

Married: Lucy BENTLEY

Ralph Symonds BEMIS

Born: 26 September 1806, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 15 August 1883, Chautauqua, New York, USA

Married: Amanda L PIER

Zenas Leborreau BEMIS married

Minnie WHEELER
Marriage date: 12 February 1809
Marriage place: Littleton, New Hampshire, USA

Children of Zenas Leborreau BEMIS and Minnie WHEELER

George W BEMIS

Born: abt. 1812, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 11 February 1892, Ellington, New York, USA

Married: Bethany BENTLEY

Zenas Leborreau BEMIS married

Eve UNKNOWN
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Children of Zenas Leborreau BEMIS and Eve UNKNOWN

Mary BEMIS

Born: abt. 1834, Ellington, New York, USA
Died: ,

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Birth — 1779
18 April 1779
Nelson, Crown Colony of New Hampshire

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1800 Marriage / Partner
Zenas Leborreau BEMIS and Sally SYMONDS 30 January 1800, Haverhill, New Hampshire, USA (Woodsville) (Pike)

He was 20 years old.

1800 Birth of Child
Lydia BEMIS was born 23 May 1800, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

Zenas Leborreau was 21 years old.

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

1801 Birth of Child
Polly BEMIS was born 20 October 1801, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

Zenas Leborreau was 22 years old.

1803 Birth of Child
Prudence Hubbard BEMIS was born 28 February 1803, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

Zenas Leborreau was 23 years old.

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1804 Birth of Child
Harris (Horace) Nurse BEMIS was born 21 October 1804, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

Zenas Leborreau was 25 years old.

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1806 Birth of Child
Ralph Symonds BEMIS was born 26 September 1806, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

Zenas Leborreau was 27 years old.

1808 Death of Spouse/Partner
Sally SYMONDS died 28 August 1808, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

1809 Marriage / Partner
Zenas Leborreau BEMIS and Minnie WHEELER 12 February 1809, Littleton, New Hampshire, USA (Chiswick)

He was 29 years old.

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.

1841 - William Henry Harrison becomes President of the United States

1841 - John Tyler becomes President of the United States

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1845 - James Knox Polk becomes President of the United States

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes President of the United States

1850 - Millard Fillmore becomes President of the United States

1853 - Franklin Pierce becomes President of the United States

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - James Buchanan becomes President of the United States

1857 - March 6 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Blacks are not citizens and slaves can not sue for freedom, driving the country further towards the American Civil War.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

Death — 1860
June 1860
Ellington, New York, USA
He died at the age of 81.

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New Hampshire was named by Captain John Mason after Hampshire, England. (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1686 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New Hampshire, New England
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 - New Hampshire becomes 9th U.S. state

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