Deems is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Barrett Deems (1914–1998), American jazz drummer *

Charles Deems Charles (Alexander) Force Deems (December 4, 1820 – November 18, 1893) was an American Methodist minister. He was the pastor of the non-denominational Church of the Strangers in New York City from 1868 to 1893. Early life Deems was born in Bal ...

(1820–1893), American Christian clergyman *

James Monroe Deems James Monroe Deems (c. 1818–1901) was an American composer and music educator from Baltimore, Maryland, as well as a distinguished Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He served as lieutenant colonel of the 1st Maryland Cavalry. On ...

(1818–1901), American composer and music educator

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