William Harris Bezanson1

M, #20563, b. 1896, d. 20 June 1955
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 392.1
Father*Howard R. Bezanson1 b. 5 May 1877, d. 30 Oct 1964
Mother*Maria Estelle Whitman1 b. 1879, d. 1963

Family

Edith P. Haynes b. 1900, d. 1964
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     William Harris Bezanson was born in 1896 but the 1901 census has his birthdate as 6 March 1897.2,3,4 He married Edith P. Haynes on 8 September 1920.5,6 William Harris Bezanson died on 20 June 1955 at South Williamstown, Nova Scotia.6,3 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.3

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1896
1900
Census
1901
1910
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1920
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1921
1930
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1930
1940
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1940
1950
Death
1955

Census, Residence

Census1901William Harris Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Lawrencetown Lane, Nova Scotia, in the household of Howard R. Bezanson and Maria Estelle Whitman with Helen Bezanson.7
Census1911William Harris Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia, in the household of Howard R. Bezanson and Maria Estelle Whitman with Harold Theodore Bezanson.8
LivedWilliam Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes lived in South Williamstown, Nova Scotia.9
Census1921William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Gertrude (?). William was living near his first cousin Susan Melissa Bezanson.10
Census1930William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes appeared on the census of 1930 at Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, with Howard Haynes Bezanson and William Denton Bezanson.11
Census1940William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes appeared on the census of 1940 at 120 Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, with Howard Haynes Bezanson and William Denton Bezanson.12
Last Edited7 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136 ("1895/6"), 215 ("1896").
  3. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=324, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=William H., Given Name=Edith P., Inscription="William H. Bezanson 1896-1955/ wife Edith P. 1900-1964."
  4. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, William Harris; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 70706545, a delayed entry from 1 June 1929, where the date is 6 March 1886 which seems implausible. He was married in 1920 and gave his age as 24, and the 1901 census has his birth date as 6 March 1897.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, William H; Haynes, Edith Pauline; Registration Year: 1920; Book: 3; Page: 8.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136, 215.
  7. [S563] Kathy MacKinnon, "Annapolis District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Granville Lower - Lequille", Bezanson, Howard, Birth Date=05 May 1877, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=38, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Maria E, Birth Date=02 Nov 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=39, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Willie H, Birth Date=06 Mar 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=40, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Helen M, Birth Date=10 May 1898, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=41, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Durling, Edie, Birth Date=12 Sep 1893, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=42, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=niece.
  8. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Family: 123; Page: 11.
  9. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 215.
  10. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 7; Lines: 31-33.
  11. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340635; ED: 0190; Page: 12B.
  12. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01585; ED: 5-228; Page: 1A.

Edith P. Haynes1

F, #20564, b. 1900, d. 1964
Mother*Gertrude (?)2 b. c 1863

Family

William Harris Bezanson b. 1896, d. 20 Jun 1955
Children
     Edith P. Haynes was born in 1900.1,3 She married William Harris Bezanson on 8 September 1920.4,5 Edith P. Haynes died in 1964.1,3 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.3

Census Summary

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1900
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1950
1960
Death
1964

Census, Residence

LivedEdith P. Haynes and William Harris Bezanson lived in South Williamstown, Nova Scotia.6
Census1921William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Gertrude (?). William was living near his first cousin Susan Melissa Bezanson.2
Census1930William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes appeared on the census of 1930 at Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, with Howard Haynes Bezanson and William Denton Bezanson.7
Census1940William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes appeared on the census of 1940 at 120 Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, with Howard Haynes Bezanson and William Denton Bezanson.8
Last Edited30 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136.
  2. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 7; Lines: 31-33.
  3. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=324, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=William H., Given Name=Edith P., Inscription="William H. Bezanson 1896-1955/ wife Edith P. 1900-1964."
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, William H; Haynes, Edith Pauline; Registration Year: 1920; Book: 3; Page: 8.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136, 215.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 215.
  7. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340635; ED: 0190; Page: 12B.
  8. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01585; ED: 5-228; Page: 1A.

Howard Haynes Bezanson1,2

M, #20565, b. 15 July 1921, d. 30 May 2008
Father*William Harris Bezanson2 b. 1896, d. 20 Jun 1955
Mother*Edith P. Haynes2 b. 1900, d. 1964

Family

Marjorie Hazel Noel b. 19 Jan 1926
Child
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Howard Haynes Bezanson was born on 15 July 1921.1,3 He married Marjorie Hazel Noel on 31 October 1943 at St. John's, Newfoundland. He was 22. She was 17.1 Howard Haynes Bezanson and Marjorie Hazel Noel were divorced circa 1970.1 Howard Haynes Bezanson married Alma (?).3 Howard Haynes Bezanson died on 30 May 2008 at age 86.3

     Death Notice:
BEZANSON, Howard H. - 86, San Antonio, Tex., passed away May 30, 2008. He was a son of the late William and Edith (Haynes) Bezanson.

He is survived by sons, Robert and David, United States; brothers, James, of North Carolina; Alan of Ontario, and sister, Pauline Beals, Middleton; many nieces and nephew.

He was predeceased by wife, Alma, and brother, William. He was thoughtful and kind and will be deeply missed. Cremation has taken place.3

Census Summary

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1970
1980
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2000
Death
2008

Census, Residence

Census1930Howard Haynes Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in the household of William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes with William Denton Bezanson.4
Census1940Howard Haynes Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 120 Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in the household of William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes with William Denton Bezanson.5
Census1950Howard Haynes Bezanson and Marjorie Hazel Noel appeared on the census of 1950 at 22 Sever Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with Robert Howard Bezanson.6
Last Edited30 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S935] David Bezanson, "Bezansons in North America - Alma (?) (#i26430)", e-mail message from e-mail address to John Cardinal, 27 December 2020.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 215.
  3. [S2] Howard H. Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 9 June 2008.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340635; ED: 0190; Page: 12B.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01585; ED: 5-228; Page: 1A.
  6. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 6123; ED: 15-107; Sheet: 19.

William Denton Bezanson1,2

M, #20567, b. 21 March 1926, d. 10 October 1999
Father*William Harris Bezanson2 b. 1896, d. 20 Jun 1955
Mother*Edith P. Haynes2 b. 1900, d. 1964

Family 1

Helen Majeske

Family 2

Carol Louise McLellan
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     William Denton Bezanson was born on 21 March 1926 at Digby, Nova Scotia.3,1 He married Helen Majeske on 20 January 1945 at West Boylston, Massachusetts. He was 18.4 William Denton Bezanson married Carol Louise McLellan on 23 June 1979 at Clark County, Nevada. He was 53.5 William Denton Bezanson died on 10 October 1999 at age 73.6

     Obituary from Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan), 16 October 1999:
BEZANSON

WILLIAM D. "Bill" October 10, 1999. Born in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. Husband of Carol. Father of William, Matthew (Jen) and Amy (Jeff) Seiferlein; stepfather of Douglas (Tisha) McLellan and Suzanne Kepler. Brother of Howard (Alma), James, Alan (Lise) and Pauline (Roy) Beals. Beloved grandfather of Nathaniel, Brian, Dawn, Michael, Daniel, Eric, Sh-nay, Renay, Kelly, Trevor. Memorial October 26 at 6 pm at Hazel Park Church of Christ, 1123 Woodward Heights.6

Census Summary

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1926
1930
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1930
1940
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1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1999

Census, Residence

Census1930William Denton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in the household of William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes with Howard Haynes Bezanson.3
Census1940William Denton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 120 Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in the household of William Harris Bezanson and Edith P. Haynes with Howard Haynes Bezanson.7
Last Edited26 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S902] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", William Denton Bezanson; Birth: 21 March 1926; Birth Place: Digby N S, Canada; Death: 10 October 1999, Father: William H Bezanson, Mother: Edith P Haynes.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 215.
  3. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340635; ED: 0190; Page: 12B.
  4. [S840] Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988", Bezanson, William; Majeske, Helen A; Sterling Marriage Register; 20 January 1945.
  5. [S1103] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, "Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1922", Carol Louise McLellan; Marriage Date: 23 June 1979; Marriage Place: Clark County, Nevada; Spouse: William Denton Bezanson.
  6. [S2] William D. "Bill" Bezanson Death Notice, Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan), 16 October 1999, p. 13A.
  7. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01585; ED: 5-228; Page: 1A.

Helen Bezanson1

F, #20570, b. 10 May 1898, d. 1907
Father*Howard R. Bezanson1 b. 5 May 1877, d. 30 Oct 1964
Mother*Maria Estelle Whitman1 b. 1879, d. 1963
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Helen Bezanson was born on 10 May 1898 at Nova Scotia.2,3 She appeared on the census of 1901 at Lawrencetown Lane, Nova Scotia, in the household of Howard R. Bezanson and Maria Estelle Whitman with William Harris Bezanson.3 Helen Bezanson died in 1907.1

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1898
1900
Census
1901
Death
1907
Last Edited18 Apr 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136, birth year ("1897") only.
  3. [S563] Kathy MacKinnon, "Annapolis District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Granville Lower - Lequille", Bezanson, Howard, Birth Date=05 May 1877, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=38, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Maria E, Birth Date=02 Nov 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=39, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Willie H, Birth Date=06 Mar 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=40, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Helen M, Birth Date=10 May 1898, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=41, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Durling, Edie, Birth Date=12 Sep 1893, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=11, Entry #=42, Family #=133, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=niece.

Harold Theodore Bezanson1

M, #20571, b. 1905, d. 23 September 1960
Father*Howard R. Bezanson1 b. 5 May 1877, d. 30 Oct 1964
Mother*Maria Estelle Whitman1 b. 1879, d. 1963

Family

Blanche Whitman b. 2 Dec 1900, d. 1999
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Harold Theodore Bezanson was born in 1905.1,2 He married Blanche Whitman on 5 November 1924 at United Baptist Church Parsonage, Middleton, Nova Scotia. She was 23.3,1 Harold Theodore Bezanson died on 23 September 1960 at South Williamston, Nova Scotia.4,1,2 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.2

Census Summary

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Birth
1905
1910
Census
1911
1920
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1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
Death
1960

Census, Residence

Census1911Harold Theodore Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia, in the household of Howard R. Bezanson and Maria Estelle Whitman with William Harris Bezanson.5
Census1921Harold Theodore Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown Lane, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, in the household of Howard R. Bezanson and Maria Estelle Whitman.6
Last Edited2 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136.
  2. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=323, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=H. (Ted), Inscription="H. (Ted) Bezanson 1905-1960."
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Harold Whitman; Whitman, Ella Blanch; Registration Year: 1924; Book: 20; Page: 879.
  4. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Harold Whitman Bezanson; Date: 23 September 1960; Registration Year: 1960; Number: 5333.
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Family: 123; Page: 11.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 24, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 9; Lines: 37-41.
  7. [S2] Kathleen (Kay) Whitman Gridley Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 9 September 1992.

Blanche Whitman1

F, #20572, b. 2 December 1900, d. 1999
Father*William Whitman1
Mother*Ella Burke1

Family

Harold Theodore Bezanson b. 1905, d. 23 Sep 1960
Children
     Blanche Whitman was born on 2 December 1900 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia.2,3 She married Harold Theodore Bezanson on 5 November 1924 at United Baptist Church Parsonage, Middleton, Nova Scotia. She was 23.3,1 Blanche Whitman died in 1999.4
Last Edited30 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 136.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Whitman, Ella Blanche; Registration Year: 1900; Page: 99100585; a delayed entry recorded 16 May 1967.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Harold Whitman; Whitman, Ella Blanch; Registration Year: 1924; Book: 20; Page: 879.
  4. [S2] Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' (Bezanson) Bent Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 12 July 2016.
  5. [S2] Kathleen (Kay) Whitman Gridley Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 9 September 1992.

Myrtle Mae Bezanson1

F, #20575, b. 9 January 1907
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 395.1
Father*David William Bezanson1 b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell1 b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

Kenneth C. Robinson b. 1905, d. 27 Jul 1996
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Myrtle Mae Bezanson was born on 9 January 1907 at Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.2,3 She married Kenneth C. Robinson on 19 October 1926 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. She was 19.4,3

Census Summary

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Birth
1907
1910
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1911
1920
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1921

Census, Residence

Census1911Myrtle Mae Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Brickton, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Susan Melissa Bezanson, Hannah Lillian Bezanson, Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.5
Census1921Myrtle Mae Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Gordon Howard Bezanson, Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Archibald Ellsworth Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson and Kathleen LaVaughn Bezanson.6
LivedMyrtle Mae Bezanson lived in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.7
Last Edited1 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Myrtle Mae; Registration Year: 1907; Page: 69900868; a delayed entry recorded 29 October 1928.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 216.
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Myrtle M; Robinson, Kenneth; Registration Year: 1926; Book: 47; Page: 243.
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 7; Lines: 47-50; Page: 8; Lines: 1-5.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 216.

Kenneth C. Robinson1

M, #20576, b. 1905, d. 27 July 1996

Family

Myrtle Mae Bezanson b. 9 Jan 1907
Children
     Kenneth C. Robinson was born in 1905 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.2,1 He married Myrtle Mae Bezanson on 19 October 1926 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. She was 19.3,4 Kenneth C. Robinson died on 27 July 1996 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.2 He was buried on 31 July 1996 in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.2

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 July 1996:
ROBINSON, Kenneth Charles - 91, Bridgetown, died July 27, 1996, at home.

Born in Bridgetown, he was a son of the late George and Clara (Chesley) Robinson. He was production manager for 7-Up in Bridgetown for 28 years. In 1949, he moved to Brantford, Ont., where for six months he was employed with Massey Ferguson. He then worked with the Norton Co. where he was a millwright for 21 years. Upon retirement, he returned to Nova Scotia where he worked with Morris Wright Building Contractors. He was a member of Bridgetown United Baptist Church and the Baptist church in Brantford and Clementsport. He was a deacon in all three churches and an honorary deacon of Bridgetown United Baptist Church. He sang in four male choirs, one being the Dr. Stone Male Choir in Bridgetown. While in Brantford he sang with the church choir and male choir. He played hockey with the original Bridgetown Hawks hockey team. He later refereed in the Central Valley Hockey League. He was very supportive of high school hockey in the Bridgetown area and refereed high school games. He also took a keen interest in many other sports.

Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle Mae Bezanson; son, James, Round Hill, Annapolis Co; daughter, Olive Crisp, Burlington, Ont; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by son, Kenneth Jr; brothers, Charlie, Albert; sisters, May, Bessie.

Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Bridgetown. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bridgetown United Baptist Church, Rev. George Neily officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.2
Last Edited14 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  2. [S2] Kenneth Charles Robinson Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 July 1996.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Myrtle M; Robinson, Kenneth; Registration Year: 1926; Book: 47; Page: 243.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 216.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 216.

Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson1

F, #20578, b. 26 June 1909, d. 18 August 1999
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 396.3
Father*David William Bezanson2 b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell2 b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

Everett William White b. 1902, d. 1982
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson was born on 26 June 1909 at Brickton, Nova Scotia.1,2 Her birthdate was also reported as on 24 June 1908.4 She married Everett William White on 5 December 1929 at Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. She was 20.5,2 Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson died on 18 August 1999 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, Nova Scotia, at age 90.6 She was buried in Tremont New Cemetery, Tremont, Nova Scotia.7

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 August 1999:
White, Winnifred Elfleda - Tremont, died August 18, 1999, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Brickton, she was a daughter of the late David W. and Harriett (Wentzell) Bezanson. She was dearly loved by family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Torbrook United Baptist Church.

Surviving are daughters, Rosamond W. Snider (Donald), Greenwood; Leotia “Lee” Gertridge, Tremont; sons, Richard (Lilla) and Allan, both of Tremont; sisters, Myrtle Robinson, Bridgetown; Alice White and Kathleen Crispe, both of Brickton; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by husband, Everett; daughter, Constance Pauline; sisters, Mary, Hannah. Susan; brothers, Paul, Vernon, Percy, Archie and Gordon.

Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral service 3 p.m. Saturday in Torbrook United Baptist Church, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Burial in Tremont Cemetery.6

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1909
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1999

Census, Residence

Census1911Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Brickton, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Susan Melissa Bezanson, Hannah Lillian Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.8
Census1921Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Gordon Howard Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Archibald Ellsworth Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson and Kathleen LaVaughn Bezanson.9
Last Edited23 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson; Date: 26 June 1909; Place: Brickton, Annapolis County; Registration Year: 1909; Number: 58600269; Father: David Wm. Bezanson; Mother: Hattie Wilson Wentzel.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 217.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  4. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Winnifred Alfreda; Registration Year: 1908; Page: 69900867; a delayed entry recorded 4 September 1928.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", William E. White; Age: 29; Winnifred E. Bezanson; Age: 18; Date: 05 Dec 1929; Place: Annapolis County; Registration Year: 1929; Number: 55108.
  6. [S2] Winnifred Elfleda White Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 August 1999, p. C8.
  7. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Winnifred Elfleda (Bezanson) White; Birth: 1909; Death: 1999; Tremont New Cemetery, Tremont, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 146928523.
  8. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  9. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 7; Lines: 47-50; Page: 8; Lines: 1-5.
  10. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 217.

Mary Gertrude Bezanson1,2,3

F, #20580, b. 27 September 1915, d. 24 January 1989
Father*David William Bezanson2 b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell2 b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

Charles Anderson
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Mary Gertrude Bezanson was born on 27 September 1915 at Brickton, Nova Scotia.1,4,5 She moved with David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell to Braintree, Massachusetts, on 3 May 1929.6 Mary Gertrude Bezanson married Charles Anderson.2 Mary Gertrude Bezanson died on 24 January 1989 at Riverside, California, at age 73.5

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1915
1920
Census
1921
1930
Census
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1989

Census, Residence

Census1921Mary Gertrude Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Gordon Howard Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfleda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Archibald Ellsworth Bezanson and Kathleen LaVaughn Bezanson.7
Census1930Mary Gertrude Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 308 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Percival Elisha Bezanson, Archibald Ellsworth Bezanson, Kathleen LaVaughn Bezanson, Vernon Hartley Bezanson, Susan Melissa Bezanson and Ruby Claire Eisner.8
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Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Mary Gertrude Bezanson; Date: 27 September 1915; Place: Brickton, Annapolis County; Registration Year: 1915; Number: 48700671; Father: David William Bezanson; Mother: Hattie Wentzell.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  3. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", which includes her middle name "Gertrude."
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, where the birth date is "1915."
  5. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Surname=ANDERSON, Given Name=MARY, Middle Name=GERTRUDE, Sex=FEMALE, Birth Date=27 Sep 1915, Death Date=24 Jan 1989, Birth Place=CANADA, Death Place=RIVERSIDE, Mother's Maiden Name=WENTZEL, Father's Surname=BEZANSON.
  6. [S922] FamilySearch, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954, 3 May 1929.
  7. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 7; Lines: 47-50; Page: 8; Lines: 1-5.
  8. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340667; Roll: 932; Image: 1110.0; ED: 0008; Page: 8B; Lines: 77-86.