Chester Reuben Bezanson
M, #501, b. 17 July 1915, d. 28 October 1974
Chester Reuben
Bezanson was also known as Reuben Christen Bezanson.
2 He was born on 17 July 1915 at New Chester, Nova Scotia.
2,3 He appeared on the census of 1921 at New Chester, Nova Scotia, in the household of
James Calvin Bezanson and
Eliza Frances Fleet with
James Elbridge Bezanson,
Laura Florence Bezanson,
Alexander Karl Bezanson,
Halia Frances Bezanson and
Herbert Ellsworth Bezanson.
4 Chester Reuben Bezanson married
Violet Thelma Annabelle Mailman on 17 July 1937 at Liscomb Mills, Nova Scotia. He was 22. She was 16.
5 Chester Reuben Bezanson and Violet Thelma Annabelle
Mailman were divorced in 1947.
6 Chester Reuben Bezanson married
Irene Marie Smith.
7 Chester Reuben Bezanson died on 28 October 1974 at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 59.
8,3 He was buried on 30 October 1974 in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.
9,8 Death Notice from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 October 1974:
Bezanson, Chester Ruben, age 59, of New Chester, Guysborough County, pssed away at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour on 28 October 1974. Funeral will be from St. James Anglican Church, New Chester 2 p.m. Wednesday 30 October 1974.
8
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132.
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Rueben Christen Bezanson; Date: 17 July 1915; Place: New Chester, Guysborough County; Registration Year: 1915; Number: 45600713; Father: James Calvin Bezanson; Mother: Frances Fleet.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132, 211.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 1; Lines: 42-49.
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Chester Bezanson; Violet Mailman; Date: 17 Jul 1937; Place: Guysborough County; Registration Year: 1937; Number: 87194.
- [S657] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes, 1759-1960", Chester Reuben Bezanson; Violet Thelma Annabell Bezanson; RG 39 Series D case E-1362; 1947.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129, 132, 211.
- [S2] Chester Ruben Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 October 1974.
- [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Chester R., July 1915 - Oct. 1974, Wife Irene M., Apr. 1929 -. "
- [S2] Gertrude "Joan" (Bezanson) Sandever Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 July 2023.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 211.
Loman McArthur Bezanson
M, #502, b. 25 October 1948, d. 27 February 1971
Loman McArthur
Bezanson was born on 25 October 1948.
1 He died on 27 February 1971 at age 22.
1 He was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.
2
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 211.
- [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Loman MacArthur, Oct. 24, 1948 - Feb. 27, 1971, Son of Chester & Irene."
Alexander Burton Bezanson
M, #503, b. 11 September 1882, d. 30 June 1973
Alexander Burton
Bezanson was born on 11 September 1882.
1 He married
Nina Clarice Fleet on 4 December 1915. He was 33.
2,3 Alexander Burton Bezanson married
Florence Martha Publicover circa 1919.
3 Alexander Burton Bezanson died on 30 June 1973 at age 90.
1 He was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.
4
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
- [S483] Stephen Pace, "St. Barnabas Anglican Church Cemetery, Ecum Secum", August 18, 2001, Bezanson, Nina Clarice, July 20, 1916, aged 21 years. (Wife of Alex Bezanson).
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132.
- [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Alexander B., 1882 - 1973; Florence M. Publicover, 1895 - 1986."
- [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 111; Page: 22; Lines: 17-25; Page: 23; Lines: 1-2.
- [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 36; Page: 4; Lines: 43-50; Page 5; Line: 1; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6; Lines: 21-27.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 2; Lines: 1-3.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132, 212.
Nina Clarice Fleet
F, #504, b. circa 1895
Nina Clarice
Fleet was born circa 1895.
1 She married
Alexander Burton Bezanson on 4 December 1915. He was 33.
1,2 Nina Clarice Fleet was buried in St. Barnabas Anglican Church Cemetery, Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia.
1
Citations
- [S483] Stephen Pace, "St. Barnabas Anglican Church Cemetery, Ecum Secum", August 18, 2001, Bezanson, Nina Clarice, July 20, 1916, aged 21 years. (Wife of Alex Bezanson).
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132.
Florence Martha Publicover
F, #505, b. 1895, d. 1986
Father* | Archibald Publicover1 |
Mother* | Sarah Baker1 |
Florence Martha
Publicover was born in 1895.
1 She married
Alexander Burton Bezanson circa 1919.
1 Alexander Burton
Bezanson and Florence Martha Publicover appeared on the census of 1921 at New Chester, Nova Scotia, with
Newton Ellis Bezanson.
2 Florence Martha Publicover died in 1986.
1 She was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.
3
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 2; Lines: 1-3.
- [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Alexander B., 1882 - 1973; Florence M. Publicover, 1895 - 1986."
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 132, 212.
Florence M. Bezanson
F, #506, b. 14 February 1885, d. 1978
Family | Ambrose Fancy b. Jul 1877, d. 22 Apr 1936 |
Children | |
Florence M.
Bezanson was born on 14 February 1885.
1 She married Ambrose
Fancy on 10 August 1900 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia. She was 15. He was 23.
2 Florence M. Bezanson died in 1978.
1
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Flora; Fancy, Ambrose; Registration Year: 1908; Book: 29; Page: 788; the registration year is 1908, but there is no year on the document and the age of the bride indicates the marriage was in 1900.
- [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 111; Page: 22; Lines: 17-25; Page: 23; Lines: 1-2.
- [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 36; Page: 4; Lines: 43-50; Page 5; Line: 1; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 27; Pages: 3-4.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 10; Lines: 27-34.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133.
Sophia Ann Bezanson
F, #508, b. 15 February 1833
Sophia Ann
Bezanson was born on 15 February 1833.
2 She was baptized on 10 March 1833 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Nova Scotia.
3 She married
David Levy on 6 September 1853 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Nova Scotia. She was 20.
2
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 66, 21.
- [S18] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Batch K534091, Dates 1762-1859, Source Call No. 1376192, Type Film, Printout Call No. NONE.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 66.
David Levy
M, #509
Father* | David Levy |
Mother* | Hannah Lowe |
David
Levy married
Sophia Ann Bezanson on 6 September 1853 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Nova Scotia. She was 20.
1
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 66, 21.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 66.
Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson
F, #510, b. 26 April 1835
Family | James McInnis b. 1830, d. 1896 |
Sarah Elizabeth
Bezanson was born on 26 April 1835 at Oak Island, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
2 She was baptized on 21 June 1835 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Nova Scotia.
3 She married James
McInnis on 26 December 1855 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Nova Scotia. She was 20.
2
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 66, 21.
- [S18] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Batch K534091, Dates 1762-1859, Source Call No. 1376192, Type Film, Printout Call No. NONE.
Hannah Louisa Bezanson
F, #512, b. 29 July 1837
Hannah Louisa
Bezanson was born on 29 July 1837.
1 She married Daniel
Irons on 15 June 1870. She was 32.
1,2 Hannah Louisa Bezanson died.
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
- [S170] Unknown author, RG32, Hlx. M.
Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson
F, #514, b. 25 November 1839
Margaret Elizabeth
Bezanson was born on 25 November 1839 at Chester, Nova Scotia.
1 She married
William Orlando Larder on 31 July 1859 at Chester, Nova Scotia. She was 19.
1 Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson died.
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
William Orlando Larder
M, #515, b. 1835
Father* | William Larder |
Mother* | Elizabeth (?) |
William Orlando
Larder was born in 1835.
1 He married
Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson on 31 July 1859 at Chester, Nova Scotia. She was 19.
1 William Orlando Larder died.
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
William Henry Bezanson
M, #516, b. 11 February 1842, d. 15 September 1924
William Henry
Bezanson was born on 11 February 1842 but the 1901 census has his birthdate as 11 February 1845.
2,3 He married
Hannah Naomi Hiltz on 5 August 1868 at Christ Church, New Ross, Nova Scotia. He was 26. She was 27.
4 William Henry Bezanson died on 15 September 1924 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, at age 82.
5,1 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.
6
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21, 67.
- [S563] Kathy MacKinnon, "Annapolis District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Granville Lower - Lequille", Bezanson, William H, Birth Date=11 Feb 1845, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=2, Entry #=36, Family #=25, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hannah N, Birth Date=30 Apr 1846, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=2, Entry #=37, Family #=25, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
- [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Registration Year: 1924; Book: 106; Page: 179.
- [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=292, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=William, Given Name=Hannah, Inscription="William Bezanson 1843-1924 / Hannah Bezanson 1983-1921", but I suspect a transcription error on Hannah's birth year, "1983" in place of thye more likely date (supported by other sources) of "1841."
- [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10550; Family: 80; Page: 27.
- [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Family: 27; Page: 6.
- [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 95.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 11, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 2; Lines: 26-36.
Hannah Naomi Hiltz
F, #517, b. 30 April 1841, d. 1921
Hannah Naomi
Hiltz was born on 30 April 1841 at New Ross, Nova Scotia, but the 1901 census has her birthdate as 30 April 1846.
1 She married
William Henry Bezanson on 5 August 1868 at Christ Church, New Ross, Nova Scotia. She was 27. He was 26.
1 Hannah Naomi Hiltz died in 1921.
1 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.
2
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
- [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=292, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=William, Given Name=Hannah, Inscription="William Bezanson 1843-1924 / Hannah Bezanson 1983-1921", but I suspect a transcription error on Hannah's birth year, "1983" in place of thye more likely date (supported by other sources) of "1841."
- [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10550; Family: 80; Page: 27.
- [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Family: 27; Page: 6.
- [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 95.
- [S563] Kathy MacKinnon, "Annapolis District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Granville Lower - Lequille", Bezanson, William H, Birth Date=11 Feb 1845, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=2, Entry #=36, Family #=25, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hannah N, Birth Date=30 Apr 1846, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Lawrencetown Lane, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=2, Entry #=37, Family #=25, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 11, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 2; Lines: 26-36.
James Ellsworth Bezanson
M, #518, b. 16 September 1869, d. 19 December 1948
James Ellsworth
Bezanson was born on 16 September 1869 at New Ross, Nova Scotia.
2,3,4 He married
Annie Lingard on 9 May 1894 at Middleton, Nova Scotia. He was 24. She was 24.
5 James Ellsworth Bezanson was a cooper at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, at the time of his marriage.
5 He married
Mrs. Annie Mable (Gillis) Taylor on 9 May 1923 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. He was 53. She was 40.
6,7 James Ellsworth Bezanson died on 19 December 1948 at age 79.
1,4 He was buried in Anglican Church Cemetery, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.
4
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Besanson, James Ellsworth; Registration Year: 1869; Book: 1817; Page: 126; Number: 701.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, 133, where the birth date is 16 Dec 1869.
- [S492] Allan Marble, "Anglican Church Cemetery, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=109, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=James, Inscription="James E Bezanson 1869-1948."
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133.
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Taylor, Annie; Bezanson, James E; Registration Year: 1923; Book: 14; Page: 669.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, where the date is "1924/5."
- [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10550; Family: 80; Page: 27.
- [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Family: 27; Page: 6.
- [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 95.
- [S617] Automated Genealogy, "1901 Census of Canada", Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6447, Transcriber=Randy Larsen, District=NS ANNAPOLIS (#26), Subdistrict=Nictau w Page 2, Line=5, Family=14.
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Family: 117; Page: 11.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 4, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: 22; Page: 21; Lines: 44-45; where James Ellsworth Bezanson is enumerated as "Bezanson, Ella" or "Bezanson, Ells", but with the proper age, with son LLoyd in te household, and with son Reuben enumerated in the previous household.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133, 212.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133, 213.
Annie Lingard
F, #519, b. 11 June 1869, d. 28 December 1917
Father* | John Lingard1 d. 26 Dec 1917 |
Mother* | Mary Ann (?)1 |
Annie
Lingard was born on 11 June 1869 at Clarence, Nova Scotia.
1,2 She married
James Ellsworth Bezanson on 9 May 1894 at Middleton, Nova Scotia. She was 24. He was 24.
1 Annie Lingard died on 28 December 1917 at Annapolis, Nova Scotia, at age 48 two days after her father.
3,1 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.
4
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133.
- [S617] Automated Genealogy, "1901 Census of Canada", Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6447, Transcriber=Randy Larsen, District=NS ANNAPOLIS (#26), Subdistrict=Nictau w Page 2, Line=5, Family=14.
- [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Annie [Indexed as Anice]; Registration Year: 1917; Book: 27; Page: 334; Number: 915.
- [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=291, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name="Annie L., Inscription=Annie L. Bezanson 1969-1917", but I suspect a transcription error on the birth year, "1969" replacing the more likely "1869."
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Family: 117; Page: 11.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133, 212.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133, 213.
Annie Mable Gillis
F, #520, b. 11 April 1883, d. 26 December 1959
Family 2 | (?) Taylor d. b 9 May 1923 |
Children | - Maud Taylor2
- Muriel Taylor2
|
Annie Mable
Gillis was born on 11 April 1883.
1,2 She married (?)
Kelly.
2 Annie Mable Gillis married (?)
Taylor.
2 Annie Mable Gillis became a widow upon the death of her husband (?)
Taylor before 9 May 1923.
3 Mrs. Annie Mable (Gillis) Taylor married
James Ellsworth Bezanson on 9 May 1923 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. She was 40. He was 53.
4,5 Annie Mable Gillis died on 26 December 1959 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, at age 76. The informant on her death certificate was Sid
Kelly.
1,6,7 Annie Mable Gillis was buried in Anglican Church Cemetery, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.
7
Citations
- [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Annie Mable; Registration Year: 1959; Page: 7289.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133.
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Taylor, Annie; Bezanson, James E; Registration Year: 1923; Book: 14; Page: 669; where his wife was described as a widow when she remarried.
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Taylor, Annie; Bezanson, James E; Registration Year: 1923; Book: 14; Page: 669.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, where the date is "1924/5."
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 133, where the death date was "1959."
- [S492] Allan Marble, "Anglican Church Cemetery, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=110, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=Annie Mabel, Inscription="Annie Mabel Bezanson 1883-1954."