Polly Bemis 1853-1933

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A Chinese American pioneer who survived being smuggled into the Idaho gold rush, eventually becoming a beloved homesteader along the rugged Salmon River.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1853 to 1933
• Born: Sep 11, 1853, Shaanxi, China
• Died: Nov 6, 1933, Grangeville, ID

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29