Marriages registered in the Town of Petersham for the year 1857. No.: 4 Date of Marriage: 1857 March 4 Groom/Bride: Luke E. Bemis / Mary C. Shepardson Residences: Royalston / Royalston Ages: 24 / 19 Occupations: Machinist / [blank] Birthplaces: Royalston / Royalston Parents: Luke & Susan Bemis / Jon'a & Mary [sic] Shepardson Which Marriage: First / First Official: John Shepardson / Baptist Minister