The website for Wimbourne Minster tells a bit of the history of this church which has served its community for over 1300 years. It remains an important site for descendants of John Bemister (1747-1832) and Mary Willis (1749-1838) as they were married there on 30 May 1785.
Their sons (William Willis Bemister and brother Edward) established the Newfoundland Bemister family at Carbonear.
Likewise the Parish Church of St. Hubert's at Corfe Mullen, and the church yard cemetery were John and Mary are buried is a very special location for their descendants.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Historic Family Pictures
The Rorke Family fonds, ca.1880 - 1970, includes 330 images of the Rorke, Bemister and Forward families of Carbonear. The Bemister and Forward families were connected to the Rorkes by marriage ties.
These images paint a picture of life in Carbonear, Newfoundland from the 1880's to 1970's.
Locating the first pictures I have ever seen of William Willis Bemister and his son Capt. Willis Bemister (who were both ancestors of mine) was a real thrill.
These images paint a picture of life in Carbonear, Newfoundland from the 1880's to 1970's.
Locating the first pictures I have ever seen of William Willis Bemister and his son Capt. Willis Bemister (who were both ancestors of mine) was a real thrill.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Welcome To Bemister Blog
Hi Folks,
This blog is dedicated to the Bemister family name - maintaining contact among those who share Bemister ancestry and interest in family history research.
Check out Bemister@HomePort for more information
Sincerely
Ian Scott
This blog is dedicated to the Bemister family name - maintaining contact among those who share Bemister ancestry and interest in family history research.
Check out Bemister@HomePort for more information
Sincerely
Ian Scott
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