Albert Edward Bezanson

M, #521, b. 22 March 1871, d. 29 November 1941
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 207.1
Father*William Henry Bezanson b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 15 Sep 1924
Mother*Hannah Naomi Hiltz b. 30 Apr 1841, d. 1921

Family

Cora May Whitman b. May 1869, d. 1 Feb 1954
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Albert Edward Bezanson was born on 22 March 1871 at New Ross, Nova Scotia.2,3,4 He married Cora May Whitman on 1 January 1890 at Middleton, Nova Scotia. He was 18. She was 20.5,1,6 Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman moved to Boston, Massachusetts, aboard the SS Boston on 15 April 1900 with Daisy Bezanson and Grace Alberta Bezanson. Albert Edward Bezanson was a teamster according to the census of 1900.7 He died on 29 November 1941 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia, at age 70. The informant on his death certificate was Cora May Whitman.8,9 The cause of death was cancer of the stomach.10 Albert Edward Bezanson was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.4

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1871
Census
1871
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
Census
1891
1900
Census
1900
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
Death
1941

Census, Residence

Census1871Albert Edward Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at New Ross, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson.11
Census1881Albert Edward Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Carleton Corner, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson, Fred A. Bezanson, David William Bezanson, Howard R. Bezanson and Annie Lucinda Bezanson.12
Census1891Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1891 at Carleton Corner, Nova Scotia, with Frank M. Bezanson.13
Census1891Albert Edward Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Clarence, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson, Fred A. Bezanson, David William Bezanson, Howard R. Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and Annie Lucinda Bezanson.14
Census1900Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1900 at 572 Chestnut Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, with Daisy Bezanson and Grace Alberta Bezanson.7
Census1911Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1911 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia, with Frank M. Bezanson, Daisy Bezanson, Grace Alberta Bezanson, Carl Augustus Bezanson, Leon Edward Bezanson and Albert E. Bezanson.15
Census1921Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown Lane, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, with Carl Augustus Bezanson and Albert E. Bezanson.16
LivedAlbert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman lived in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.17
Last Edited1 May 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Albert Edward; Year: 1871; Book: 1817; Page: 176; Number: 180.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134, 67, where the date is 22 March 1871.
  4. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=278, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=Albert E., Given Name=Cora M., Given Name=Frank M., Inscription="Albert E. Bezanson 1870-1941/ wife Cora M. 1869-1955/ son Frank M. 1890-1916."
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Whitman, Cora M; Bezanson, Albert E; Registration Year: 1890; Book: 1801; Page: 204; Number: 2.
  6. [S683] Daniel F. Johnson, "Vital Statistics from New Brunswick Newspapers", Volume 78, Number 1537, from Messenger and Visitor, January 22, 1890, "m. Baptist parsonage, Middleton, N.S., Jan. 1, by Rev. E.E. Locke, Albert E. BEZANSON, Lawrencetown / Cora WHITMAN, same place."
  7. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Lynn Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240644; Roll: 644; ED: 0363; Page: 5B; Lines: 52-55.
  8. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson Albert Edward; Registration Year: 1941; Book: 176; Page: 839.
  9. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134, 67.
  10. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Albert; Registration Year: 1936; Book: 161; Page: 919.
  11. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10550; Family: 80; Page: 27.
  12. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Family: 27; Page: 6.
  13. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 163; Page: 31.
  14. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 95.
  15. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Family: 116; Page: 11.
  16. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 24, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 9; Lines: 33-36.
  17. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134.
  18. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134, 214.

Cora May Whitman

F, #522, b. May 1869, d. 1 February 1954
Father*Robert Whitman1
Mother*Charlotte (?)1

Family

Albert Edward Bezanson b. 22 Mar 1871, d. 29 Nov 1941
Children
     Cora May Whitman was born in May 1869 at Nova Scotia.2,3,4 She married Albert Edward Bezanson on 1 January 1890 at Middleton, Nova Scotia. She was 20. He was 18.5,6,7 Cora May Whitman and Albert Edward Bezanson moved to Boston, Massachusetts, aboard the SS Boston on 15 April 1900 with Daisy Bezanson and Grace Alberta Bezanson. Cora May Whitman was the informant listed on the death certificate of Albert Edward Bezanson who died 29 November 1941.8,9 Cora May Whitman died on 1 February 1954 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia, at age 84. The informant on her death certificate was Ferne W. Bezanson.10,3,4 The cause of death was apoplexy.10 Cora May Whitman was buried on 4 February 1954 in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.10,4

Census Summary

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Birth
1869
1870
1880
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1900
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
Death
1954

Census, Residence

Census1891Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1891 at Carleton Corner, Nova Scotia, with Frank M. Bezanson.11
Census1900Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1900 at 572 Chestnut Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, with Daisy Bezanson and Grace Alberta Bezanson.12
Census1911Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1911 at North Williamston, Nova Scotia, with Frank M. Bezanson, Daisy Bezanson, Grace Alberta Bezanson, Carl Augustus Bezanson, Leon Edward Bezanson and Albert E. Bezanson.2
Census1921Albert Edward Bezanson and Cora May Whitman appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown Lane, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, with Carl Augustus Bezanson and Albert E. Bezanson.13
LivedCora May Whitman and Albert Edward Bezanson lived in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.1
Last Edited1 May 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134.
  2. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Family: 116; Page: 11.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, 134.
  4. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=278, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=Albert E., Given Name=Cora M., Given Name=Frank M., Inscription="Albert E. Bezanson 1870-1941/ wife Cora M. 1869-1955/ son Frank M. 1890-1916."
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Whitman, Cora M; Bezanson, Albert E; Registration Year: 1890; Book: 1801; Page: 204; Number: 2.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
  7. [S683] Daniel F. Johnson, "Vital Statistics from New Brunswick Newspapers", Volume 78, Number 1537, from Messenger and Visitor, January 22, 1890, "m. Baptist parsonage, Middleton, N.S., Jan. 1, by Rev. E.E. Locke, Albert E. BEZANSON, Lawrencetown / Cora WHITMAN, same place."
  8. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson Albert Edward; Registration Year: 1941; Book: 176; Page: 839.
  9. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134, 67.
  10. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Cora May; Registration Year: 1954; Page: 1353.
  11. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 163; Page: 31.
  12. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Lynn Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240644; Roll: 644; ED: 0363; Page: 5B; Lines: 52-55.
  13. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 24, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 9; Lines: 33-36.
  14. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 134, 214.

Fred A. Bezanson1

M, #523, b. 15 January 1873, d. 29 March 1924
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 208.2
Father*William Henry Bezanson b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 15 Sep 1924
Mother*Hannah Naomi Hiltz b. 30 Apr 1841, d. 1921

Family

Eleanor J. Grant b. 28 Aug 1865, d. 6 Oct 1939
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Fred A. Bezanson was born on 15 January 1873 at West Paradise, Nova Scotia.3,4 He married Eleanor J. Grant on 15 October 1896 at Lynn, Massachusetts. He was 23. She was 31.5,2 Fred A. Bezanson was musically inclined and made beautiful violins.6 He and his family were members of Milton Baptist Church, Milton, Massachusetts.6 He died on 29 March 1924 at Milton, Massachusetts, at age 51.4

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1873
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1900
1910
Census
1910
1920
Census
1920
Death
1924

Census, Residence

Census1881Fred A. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Carleton Corner, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson, Albert Edward Bezanson, David William Bezanson, Howard R. Bezanson and Annie Lucinda Bezanson.7
Census1891Fred A. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Clarence, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson, Albert Edward Bezanson, David William Bezanson, Howard R. Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and Annie Lucinda Bezanson.8
Census1900Fred A. Bezanson and Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1900 at 14 Branch Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Laura Bezanson and Frederick Harry Bezanson but the wife entry is for "Ruth."9
Census1910Fred A. Bezanson and Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1910 at 5 Bailey Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Frederick Harry Bezanson, Leverett Theodore Bezanson, Llewellyn Bezanson, Irving Ellsworth Bezanson, Madeline Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and William Edward Bezanson and with Viola Grant (age 38, sister-in-law.)10
Census1920Fred A. Bezanson and Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1920 at 5 Bailey Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Leverett Theodore Bezanson, Llewellyn Bezanson, Irving Ellsworth Bezanson, Madeline Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and William Edward Bezanson.11
Last Edited4 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, "Frederick H.", and 135, "Frederick A."
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
  3. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Frederick; Registration Year: 1873; Book: 1801; Page: 130; Number: 1.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, 135.
  5. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Fred A. Bezanson; Eleanor J. Grant; Lynn Marriage Register; Year: 1896; Volume: 460; Page: 458.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 135.
  7. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Family: 27; Page: 6.
  8. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 95.
  9. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 24, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240687; Roll: 687; ED: 1528; Page: 11B; Lines: 78-82.
  10. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374622; Roll: T624_609; ED: 1127; Page: 8A; Lines: 8-19.
  11. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_722; Image: 930; ED: 206; Page: 20B; Lines: 64-73.

Eleanor J. Grant

F, #524, b. 28 August 1865, d. 6 October 1939
Father*Abraham Grant1
Mother*Sarah Irene Morton1

Family

Fred A. Bezanson b. 15 Jan 1873, d. 29 Mar 1924
Children
     Eleanor J. Grant was born on 28 August 1865 at New Germany, Nova Scotia.2,3 She married Fred A. Bezanson on 15 October 1896 at Lynn, Massachusetts. She was 31. He was 23.4,3 Eleanor J. Grant died on 6 October 1939 at age 74.3

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1865
1870
1880
1890
1900
Census
1900
1910
Census
1910
1920
Census
1920
1930
Census
1930
Death
1939

Census, Residence

Census1900Fred A. Bezanson and Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1900 at 14 Branch Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Laura Bezanson and Frederick Harry Bezanson but the wife entry is for "Ruth."5
Census1910Fred A. Bezanson and Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1910 at 5 Bailey Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Frederick Harry Bezanson, Leverett Theodore Bezanson, Llewellyn Bezanson, Irving Ellsworth Bezanson, Madeline Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and William Edward Bezanson and with Viola Grant (age 38, sister-in-law.)6
Census1920Fred A. Bezanson and Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1920 at 5 Bailey Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Leverett Theodore Bezanson, Llewellyn Bezanson, Irving Ellsworth Bezanson, Madeline Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and William Edward Bezanson.7
Census1930Eleanor J. Grant appeared on the census of 1930 at 5 Bailey Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, with Ralph Bezanson, Madeline Bezanson and William Edward Bezanson.8
Last Edited4 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 135.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Ellenor J. Grant; Registration Year: 1865; Book: 1817; Page: 7; Number: 23.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
  4. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Fred A. Bezanson; Eleanor J. Grant; Lynn Marriage Register; Year: 1896; Volume: 460; Page: 458.
  5. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 24, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240687; Roll: 687; ED: 1528; Page: 11B; Lines: 78-82.
  6. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374622; Roll: T624_609; ED: 1127; Page: 8A; Lines: 8-19.
  7. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_722; Image: 930; ED: 206; Page: 20B; Lines: 64-73.
  8. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340670; Roll: 935; Image: 305.0; ED: 0067; Page: 20A; Lines: 37-40.

David William Bezanson

M, #525, b. 19 September 1875, d. 24 January 1972
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 210.1
Father*William Henry Bezanson b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 15 Sep 1924
Mother*Hannah Naomi Hiltz b. 30 Apr 1841, d. 1921

Family

Hattie May Wentzell b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     David William Bezanson was born on 19 September 1875 at Paradise, Nova Scotia.1,2 He married Hattie May Wentzell on 25 February 1897 at Middleton, Nova Scotia. He was 21. She was 18. The ceremony was performed by Reverend E.J. Locke.3,4 David William Bezanson was a farmer at the time of his marriage.3 He and Hattie May Wentzell moved to Braintree, Massachusetts, on 3 May 1929 with Percival Elisha Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson, Kathleen Bezanson and Vernon Hartley Bezanson.5 David William Bezanson died on 24 January 1972 at age 96.1 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.6

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1875
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
Census
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1972

Census, Residence

Census1881David William Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Carleton Corner, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson, Albert Edward Bezanson, Fred A. Bezanson, Howard R. Bezanson and Annie Lucinda Bezanson.7
Census1891David William Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Clarence, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Henry Bezanson and Hannah Naomi Hiltz with James Ellsworth Bezanson, Albert Edward Bezanson, Fred A. Bezanson, Howard R. Bezanson, Bessie Bezanson and Annie Lucinda Bezanson.8
Census1900David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1900 at 28 Lake Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, with Herman Paul Bezanson and Susan Melissa Bezanson.9
Census1901David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1901 at Clarence PD, Nova Scotia, with Herman Paul Bezanson, Susan Melissa Bezanson and Hannah Lillian Bezanson.2
Census1911David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1911 at Brickton, Nova Scotia, with Susan Melissa Bezanson, Hannah Lillian Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.10
Census1921David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Gordon Howard Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson and Kathleen Bezanson.11
Census1930David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1930 at 308 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, with Percival Elisha Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson, Kathleen Bezanson, Vernon Hartley Bezanson, Susan Melissa Bezanson and Ruby Eisner.12
Last Edited21 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
  2. [S561] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Sheet Harbour and Ship Harbour", Bezanson, W. William, Birth Date=19 Sep 1875, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=10, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hattie W., Birth Date=19 May 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=11, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Herman P., Birth Date=13 Nov 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=12, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Susie M., Birth Date=17 May 1899, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=13, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Bezanson, Hannah L., Birth Date=27 Dec 1900, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=14, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Wentzell, Hattie; Bazanson, William; Registration Year: 1897; Book: 1801; Page: 266; Number: 15.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  5. [S922] FamilySearch, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954, 3 May 1929.
  6. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=96, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=D. William, Given Name=Hattie W., Inscription="D. William Bezanson 1875- / Hattie W. wife 1878-1965."
  7. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Carleton Corner, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Family: 27; Page: 6.
  8. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6308; Family: 95.
  9. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Lynn Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240644; Roll: 644; ED: 0361; Page: 9B; Lines: 75-78.
  10. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  11. [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.
  12. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340667; Roll: 932; Image: 1110.0; ED: 0008; Page: 8B; Lines: 77-86.
  13. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 217.

Hattie May Wentzell

F, #526, b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965
Father*Jacob Wentzel
Mother*Susan Frank1 b. 25 Dec 1840, d. 4 Mar 1900

Family

David William Bezanson b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Children
     Hattie May Wentzell was born on 19 May 1878 at New Germany, Nova Scotia.2,3,4 She married David William Bezanson on 25 February 1897 at Middleton, Nova Scotia. She was 18. He was 21. The ceremony was performed by Reverend E.J. Locke.5,1 Hattie May Wentzell and David William Bezanson moved to Braintree, Massachusetts, on 3 May 1929 with Percival Elisha Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson, Kathleen Bezanson and Vernon Hartley Bezanson.6 Hattie May Wentzell died in 1965.7,3 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.3

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1878
1880
1890
1900
Census
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
Census
1930
1940
1950
1960
Death
1965

Census, Residence

Census1900David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1900 at 28 Lake Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, with Herman Paul Bezanson and Susan Melissa Bezanson.8
Census1901David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1901 at Clarence PD, Nova Scotia, with Herman Paul Bezanson, Susan Melissa Bezanson and Hannah Lillian Bezanson.4
Census1911David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1911 at Brickton, Nova Scotia, with Susan Melissa Bezanson, Hannah Lillian Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.9
Census1921David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Gordon Howard Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson and Kathleen Bezanson.10
Census1930David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell appeared on the census of 1930 at 308 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, with Percival Elisha Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson, Kathleen Bezanson, Vernon Hartley Bezanson, Susan Melissa Bezanson and Ruby Eisner.11
Last Edited21 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67, 137, where the date contains the year only.
  3. [S491] Allan Marble, "Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia", August 21, 2001, No=96, Control=A, Surname=Bezanson, Given Name=D. William, Given Name=Hattie W., Inscription="D. William Bezanson 1875- / Hattie W. wife 1878-1965."
  4. [S561] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Sheet Harbour and Ship Harbour", Bezanson, W. William, Birth Date=19 Sep 1875, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=10, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hattie W., Birth Date=19 May 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=11, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Herman P., Birth Date=13 Nov 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=12, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Susie M., Birth Date=17 May 1899, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=13, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Bezanson, Hannah L., Birth Date=27 Dec 1900, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=14, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Wentzell, Hattie; Bazanson, William; Registration Year: 1897; Book: 1801; Page: 266; Number: 15.
  6. [S922] FamilySearch, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954, 3 May 1929.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 67.
  8. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Lynn Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240644; Roll: 644; ED: 0361; Page: 9B; Lines: 75-78.
  9. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  10. [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.
  11. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340667; Roll: 932; Image: 1110.0; ED: 0008; Page: 8B; Lines: 77-86.
  12. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 217.

Herman Paul Bezanson

M, #527, b. 13 November 1897, d. April 1985
Father*David William Bezanson b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

Florence Chute b. 25 Oct 1900, d. Feb 1973
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Herman Paul Bezanson was born on 13 November 1897 at Brickton, Nova Scotia.1,2,3,4 He volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 16 May 1916 at Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was described as 5ft 9½in tall with brown eyes and brown hair. His birthdate was recorded as 13 November 1898.5 He married Florence Chute on 4 June 1920. He was 22. She was 19.6 Herman Paul Bezanson died in April 1985 at age 87.7,3

Census Summary

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Death
1985

Census, Residence

Census1900Herman Paul Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at 28 Lake Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Susan Melissa Bezanson.8
Census1901Herman Paul Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Clarence PD, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Susan Melissa Bezanson and Hannah Lillian Bezanson.4
Census1911Herman Paul 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, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.9
Census1921Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Ernest Paul Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.10
Census1930Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute appeared on the census of 1930 at 314 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson and Robert E. Bezanson.11
Census1940Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson, Robert E. Bezanson and John Bezanson.12
Last Edited15 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Heman Paul; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 69800092, a delayed entry from 6 April 1928.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, where the birth date is 1897.
  3. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, HERMAN BEZANSON, Born=13 Nov 1897, Died=Apr 1985, Residence=02382 Whitman, Plymouth, MA, Issued=MA (Before 1951).
  4. [S561] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Sheet Harbour and Ship Harbour", Bezanson, W. William, Birth Date=19 Sep 1875, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=10, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hattie W., Birth Date=19 May 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=11, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Herman P., Birth Date=13 Nov 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=12, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Susie M., Birth Date=17 May 1899, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=13, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Bezanson, Hannah L., Birth Date=27 Dec 1900, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=14, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter.
  5. [S808] Library and Archives Canada, "Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918", Bezanson, Herman Paul; Attestation; Date: 16 May 1916.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, where the death date is 1985.
  8. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Lynn Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240644; Roll: 644; ED: 0361; Page: 9B; Lines: 75-78.
  9. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  10. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 8; Lines: 29-32.
  11. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 932; Page: 8B; ED: 8; Image: 1110.0.
  12. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.

Florence Chute

F, #528, b. 25 October 1900, d. February 1973

Family

Herman Paul Bezanson b. 13 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1985
Children
     Florence Chute was born on 25 October 1900.1 She was also known as Flossie Chute. She married Herman Paul Bezanson on 4 June 1920. She was 19. He was 22.2 Florence Chute was found on a passenger list for the S.S. Yarmouth (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts) on 23 February 1937 with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson, Robert E. Bezanson and John Bezanson.3 Florence Chute died in February 1973 at age 72.4

Census Summary

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1900
1910
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1930
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1930
1940
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1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1973

Census, Residence

Census1921Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Ernest Paul Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.5
Census1930Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute appeared on the census of 1930 at 314 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson and Robert E. Bezanson.6
Census1940Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson, Robert E. Bezanson and John Bezanson.7
Last Edited29 Feb 2016

Citations

  1. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Born=25 Oct 1900, Died=1 Feb 1973, Residence=02375 South Easton, Bristol, MA, Issued=020 (Before 1951).
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  3. [S875] FamilySearch, Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, S.S. Yarmouth; 23 February 1937.
  4. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, FLORENCE BEZANSON, Born=25 Oct 1900, Died=Feb 1973, Residence=02375 South Easton, Bristol, MA, Issued=MA (Before 1951).
  5. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 8; Lines: 29-32.
  6. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 932; Page: 8B; ED: 8; Image: 1110.0.
  7. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.

Ernest Paul Bezanson

M, #529, b. 11 April 1921, d. 8 September 1998
Father*Herman Paul Bezanson b. 13 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1985
Mother*Florence Chute b. 25 Oct 1900, d. Feb 1973

Family

Edna Howe b. 1 Sep 1925, d. 4 Aug 2014
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Ernest Paul Bezanson was born on 11 April 1921.1 He was found on a passenger list with Florence Chute on 23 February 1937; for the S.S. Yarmouth (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts.)2 Ernest Paul Bezanson began military service on 31 August 1942 at Boston, Massachusetts.3 He ended military service on 24 July 1943.4 He became a naturalized U.S. citizen on 29 November 1943 at Boston, Massachusetts.5 He married Edna Howe.6 Ernest Paul Bezanson died on 8 September 1998 at Selma, Josephine County, Oregon, at age 77.1,7

Census Summary

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Birth
1921
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1921
1930
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1930
1940
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1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1998

Census, Residence

Census1921Ernest Paul Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Percival Elisha Bezanson.8
Census1930Ernest Paul Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 314 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson and Robert E. Bezanson.9
Census1940Ernest Paul Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson, Robert E. Bezanson and John Bezanson.10
Last Edited7 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, based on a likely match only with ERNEST BEZANSON, Born=11 Apr 1921, Died=8 Sep 1998, Residence=97538 Selma, Josephine, OR, Issued=MA (Before 1951).
  2. [S875] FamilySearch, Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, S.S. Yarmouth; 23 February 1937.
  3. [S666] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946", Ernest Paul Bezanson; Boston, Massachusetts; 31 August 1942.
  4. [S837] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File", Ernest Paul Bezanson; 24 July 1943.
  5. [S423] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995", Ernest Paul Bezanson; 29 November 1943.
  6. [S471] Oregon State Health Department, "Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008", Ernest Paul Bezanson; Death Date: 8 September 1998.
  7. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Certificate-98-19960.
  8. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 8; Lines: 29-32.
  9. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 932; Page: 8B; ED: 8; Image: 1110.0.
  10. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.

Charles G. Bezanson1

M, #531, b. circa 1924, d. 27 August 2008
Father*Herman Paul Bezanson b. 13 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1985
Mother*Florence Chute b. 25 Oct 1900, d. Feb 1973

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Margaret Davis

Family 3

Catherine Burke
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Charles G. Bezanson was also known as Gerald C. Bezanson.2 He was born circa 1924 at Brickton, Nova Scotia.2 He was found on a passenger list with Florence Chute on 23 February 1937; for the S.S. Yarmouth (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts.)3 Charles married twice. I am not sure who is the mother of his children.1 He married Margaret Davis.1 Charles G. Bezanson married Catherine Burke.1 Charles G. Bezanson died on 27 August 2008.1 He was buried on 30 August 2008 in Holy Family Cemetery, Rockland, Massachusetts.1

     Obituary from The Enterprise (Brockton, Massachusetts), 28 August 2008:
Charles G. Jerry Bezanson Sr., 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Davis) and the late Catherine (Burke) Bezanson.

Born in Brickton, Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late H. Paul and Florence (Chute) Bezanson. He was raised in Weymouth and attended Weymouth schools. Charles was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He was at the invasion of Normandy and served in battles in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was a member of the Whitman VFW Post 697 and the Disabled Veterans. He has been a resident of Whitman since 1960. He loved fishing and sports and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was truly a family man.

He is survived by his children, Charles G. Bezanson Jr. and his wife Linda of Hyannis, Brian J. Bezanson and his wife Elonie of Whitman and Kathleen F. Lynch and her husband Charles of North Falmouth; his stepchildren, Denise Piccini of Nevada, William Pittsley of Rhode Island, Linda Nicholson of Pembroke, Kitty Fitzgibbons of Rockland, Dean Pittsley of California and Eileen Pittsley of Abington; also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late David M. Bezanson, stepfather of the late Dennis and Mary Pittsley and brother of the late Ernest, Lewis, Robert and John Bezanson.

His services will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, Rockland. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Aug. 29, from 4-8 p.m.1

Census Summary

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1924
1930
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1940
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1960
1970
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1990
2000
Death
2008

Census, Residence

Census1930Charles G. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 314 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson and Robert E. Bezanson.2
Census1940Charles G. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson, Robert E. Bezanson and John Bezanson.4
Last Edited1 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S2] Charles G. "Jerry" Bezanson Death Notice, The Enterprise (Brockton, Massachusetts), 28 August 2008.
  2. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 932; Page: 8B; ED: 8; Image: 1110.0.
  3. [S875] FamilySearch, Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, S.S. Yarmouth; 23 February 1937.
  4. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.

Robert E. Bezanson1

M, #532, b. 15 July 1927, d. 1 July 1964
Father*Herman Paul Bezanson b. 13 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1985
Mother*Florence Chute b. 25 Oct 1900, d. Feb 1973
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Robert E. Bezanson was born on 15 July 1927 at Canada.2,3,1 He was found on a passenger list with Florence Chute on 23 February 1937; for the S.S. Yarmouth (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts.)4 Robert E. Bezanson died on 1 July 1964 at Los Angles, California, at age 36.3

Census Summary

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1927
1930
Census
1930
1940
Census
1940
1950
1960
Death
1964

Census, Residence

Census1930Robert E. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 314 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson and Lewis Leslie Bezanson.1
Census1940Robert E. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson and John Bezanson.5
Last Edited9 Jul 2006

Citations

  1. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 932; Page: 8B; ED: 8; Image: 1110.0.
  2. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", where this version of the California death index has birth place=Canada.
  3. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Robert E. Bezanson; Birth Date: 15 July 1927; Death: 01 July 1964; an educated guess based on birth place=Canada, Mother's maiden name=Chute, and birth date in a believable range for parents Herman and Flossie.
  4. [S875] FamilySearch, Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, S.S. Yarmouth; 23 February 1937.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.

Lewis Leslie Bezanson1,2

M, #533, b. circa 1925, d. 31 December 1978
Father*Herman Paul Bezanson b. 13 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1985
Mother*Florence Chute b. 25 Oct 1900, d. Feb 1973
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Lewis Leslie Bezanson was born circa 1925 at Canada.2 He was found on a passenger list with Florence Chute on 23 February 1937; for the S.S. Yarmouth (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts.)3 Lewis Leslie Bezanson began military service on 30 November 1945 at Santa Maria, California.4 He died on 31 December 1978 at Los Angeles County, California.5 He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, California.6

Census Summary

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1925
1930
Census
1930
1940
Census
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1978

Census, Residence

Census1930Lewis Leslie Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 314 Commercial Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson and Robert E. Bezanson.2
Census1940Lewis Leslie Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Robert E. Bezanson and John Bezanson.7
Last Edited26 Mar 2022

Citations

  1. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Lewis Leslie Bezanson; Birth: 28 September 1925; Death: 31 December 1978; Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, California, USA; Memorial Number: 94611565.
  2. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 932; Page: 8B; ED: 8; Image: 1110.0.
  3. [S875] FamilySearch, Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, S.S. Yarmouth; 23 February 1937.
  4. [S666] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946", Lewis L Bezanson; Camp Cooke, Santa Maria, California; 30 November 1945.
  5. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Lewis L Bezanson; Birth: 28 September 1925; Death: 31 December 1978.
  6. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Lewis L. Bezanson, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, California; Memorial Number: 94611565.
  7. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.

John Bezanson

M, #534, b. circa 1933, d. 26 October 2004
Father*Herman Paul Bezanson b. 13 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1985
Mother*Florence Chute b. 25 Oct 1900, d. Feb 1973

Family

Geraldine Clifford
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     John Bezanson was born circa 1933 at Massachusetts.1 He was found on a passenger list with Florence Chute on 23 February 1937; for the S.S. Yarmouth (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts.)2 John Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 693 Summer Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Paul Bezanson and Florence Chute with Ernest Paul Bezanson, Charles G. Bezanson, Lewis Leslie Bezanson and Robert E. Bezanson.1 John Bezanson married Geraldine Clifford.3 John Bezanson died on 26 October 2004.3

     Obituary from The Enterprise (Brockton, Massachusetts), 27 October 2004:
John Bezanson, 72

Of Whitman, Oct. 26, John, 72, husband of the late Geraldine (Clifford) Bezanson; father of Diane Edgerly (and her husband Roger) of Halifax, Judith Veazie (and her husband William) and Susan Wilson, all of Whitman, Linda Cross of Brockton and Mary Jane Braley (and her husband Scott) of East Bridgewater; brother of Gerald Bezanson of Whitman and the late Ernest, Louis and Robert Bezanson; companion of Penny Schull of Whitman; also survived by 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary circle), Whitman. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m.3

Census Summary

1930
Birth
1933
1940
Census
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
Death
2004
Last Edited14 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; ED: 11-301; Page: 17A; Lines: 32-38.
  2. [S875] FamilySearch, Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, S.S. Yarmouth; 23 February 1937.
  3. [S2] John Bezanson Death Notice, Enterprise (Brockton, Massachusetts), 27 October 2004.

Susan Melissa Bezanson

F, #535, b. 17 May 1899
Father*David William Bezanson b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

James J. Eisner b. c 1898, d. b 8 Apr 1930
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Susan Melissa Bezanson was born on 17 May 1899 at Brickton, Nova Scotia.1,2,3 She married James J. Eisner.4

Census Summary

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1920
Census
1921
1930
Census
1930

Census, Residence

Census1900Susan Melissa Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at 28 Lake Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Herman Paul Bezanson.5
Census1901Susan Melissa Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Clarence PD, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Herman Paul Bezanson and Hannah Lillian Bezanson.3
Census1911Susan Melissa Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Brickton, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Hannah Lillian Bezanson, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.6
Census1921James J. Eisner and Susan Melissa Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, with Ruby Eisner. Susan was living near her first cousin William Harris Bezanson.7
Census1930Susan Melissa 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 Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson, Kathleen Bezanson, Vernon Hartley Bezanson and Ruby Eisner.8
Lived1984Susan Melissa Bezanson lived in Clementsport, Nova Scotia, in January 1984.4
Last Edited21 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Susie Malissa; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 69901866; a delayed entry recorded 27 August 1928.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, birth year only.
  3. [S561] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Sheet Harbour and Ship Harbour", Bezanson, W. William, Birth Date=19 Sep 1875, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=10, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hattie W., Birth Date=19 May 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=11, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Herman P., Birth Date=13 Nov 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=12, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Susie M., Birth Date=17 May 1899, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=13, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Bezanson, Hannah L., Birth Date=27 Dec 1900, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=14, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  5. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Lynn Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240644; Roll: 644; ED: 0361; Page: 9B; Lines: 75-78.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  7. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Lawrencetown No.3, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 7; Lines: 34-36.
  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.

Hannah Lillian Bezanson

F, #537, b. 27 December 1900, d. 27 December 1956
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 393.1
Father*David William Bezanson b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

Percy Raymond Eisner b. 1895, d. 20 May 1985
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Hannah Lillian Bezanson was born on 27 December 1900 at Nova Scotia.2,3 She married Percy Raymond Eisner on 30 May 1917 at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. She was 16.4,5 Hannah Lillian Bezanson died on 27 December 1956 at Brickton, Nova Scotia, at age 56. The informant on her death certificate was Percy Raymond Eisner.6,1

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
Death
1956

Census, Residence

Census1901Hannah Lillian Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Clarence PD, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Herman Paul Bezanson and Susan Melissa Bezanson.3
Census1911Hannah Lillian 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, Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson, Gordon Howard Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.7
Census1921Percy Raymond Eisner and Hannah Lillian Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Port George, Nova Scotia, with Lawrence Eisner and Iona Eisner all listed with the surname Eisenhaur.8
LivedHannah Lillian Bezanson lived in Brickton, Nova Scotia.9
Last Edited22 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, birth year only.
  3. [S561] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Sheet Harbour and Ship Harbour", Bezanson, W. William, Birth Date=19 Sep 1875, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=10, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=head, Bezanson, Hattie W., Birth Date=19 May 1878, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=11, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=wife, Bezanson, Herman P., Birth Date=13 Nov 1897, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=12, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=son, Bezanson, Susie M., Birth Date=17 May 1899, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=13, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter, Bezanson, Hannah L., Birth Date=27 Dec 1900, Birth Place=Nova Scotia, Census Year=1901, Location=Clarence PD, Film #=T-6446, Division #=1, Page #=1, Entry #=14, Family #=2, Immigration=-, Relationship to Head of Household=daughter.
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Hannah Lillian; Eisenhauer, Percy Raymond; Registration Year: 1917; Book: 40; Page: 824.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 216.
  6. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Eisner, Hannah Lillian; Registration Year: 1956; Page: 6502.
  7. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  8. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Fort George Polling District No 17, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 4; Lines: 16-19.
  9. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 216.

Percy Raymond Eisner

M, #538, b. 1895, d. 20 May 1985
Father*William Eisenhauer1
Mother*Eleanor Wheelock1

Family

Hannah Lillian Bezanson b. 27 Dec 1900, d. 27 Dec 1956
Children
     Percy Raymond Eisner was also known as Percy Ray Eisenhauer.1 He was born in 1895.2 He married Hannah Lillian Bezanson on 30 May 1917 at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. She was 16.3,2 Percy Raymond Eisner and Hannah Lillian Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Port George, Nova Scotia, with Lawrence Eisner and Iona Eisner all listed with the surname Eisenhaur.4 Percy Raymond Eisner was the informant listed on the death certificate of Hannah Lillian Bezanson who died 27 December 1956.5,6 Percy Raymond Eisner died on 20 May 1985.2

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1895
1900
1910
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1985
Last Edited22 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 216.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 216.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Hannah Lillian; Eisenhauer, Percy Raymond; Registration Year: 1917; Book: 40; Page: 824.
  4. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Fort George Polling District No 17, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 4; Lines: 16-19.
  5. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Eisner, Hannah Lillian; Registration Year: 1956; Page: 6502.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.

Gordon Howard Bezanson

M, #539, b. 21 July 1904, d. 5 April 1987
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 394.1
Father*David William Bezanson b. 19 Sep 1875, d. 24 Jan 1972
Mother*Hattie May Wentzell b. 19 May 1878, d. 1965

Family

Dorothy Irene MacLeod b. c 1908, d. 9 Jul 1997
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Gordon Howard Bezanson was born on 21 July 1904 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.2,3 He was a cooper.4 He married Dorothy Irene MacLeod on 12 November 1927 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. He was 23.5,3 Gordon Howard Bezanson worked for the an unknown place in Department of Highways, Nova Scotia.4 He died on 5 April 1987 at age 82.3

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1904
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1987

Census, Residence

Census1911Gordon Howard 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, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Herman Paul Bezanson and Percival Elisha Bezanson.6
Census1921Gordon Howard Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, in the household of David William Bezanson and Hattie May Wentzell with Myrtle Mae Bezanson, Winnifred Elfreda Bezanson, Alice Edna Bezanson, Archibald Bezanson, Mary Gertrude Bezanson and Kathleen Bezanson.7
LivedGordon Howard Bezanson and Dorothy Irene MacLeod lived in Brickton, Nova Scotia.1
Last Edited18 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Gordon Howard; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 91501209; a delayed entry recorded 13 January 1942.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 216.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 216.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Gordon Howard; MacLeod, Dorothy Irene; Registration Year: 1927; Book: 50; Page: 720.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family: 101; Lines: 20-29.
  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.

Dorothy Irene MacLeod1

F, #540, b. circa 1908, d. 9 July 1997

Family

Gordon Howard Bezanson b. 21 Jul 1904, d. 5 Apr 1987
     Dorothy Irene MacLeod was born circa 1908 at New Brunswick.1,2 She married Gordon Howard Bezanson on 12 November 1927 at Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. He was 23.1,3 Dorothy Irene MacLeod and Gordon Howard Bezanson lived in Brickton, Nova Scotia.4 Dorothy Irene MacLeod lived at Brickton, Nova Scotia.2 She died on 9 July 1997 at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.2

     Death Notice from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 July 1997:
Bezanson, Dorothy Irene - 88 Brickton, Annapolis Co. died July 9, 1997 in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown..

Born in New Brunswick, she was raised by her grandparents, John C. and Christine (Jardine) McLeod. She was an active member of the Canadian Red Cross, an avid gardener and animal lover.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon.

No visitation by request. Graveside service 10 a.m. Sunday in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Rev. Norman Hovland officiating.2
Last Edited8 May 2015

Citations

  1. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Gordon Howard; MacLeod, Dorothy Irene; Registration Year: 1927; Book: 50; Page: 720.
  2. [S2] Dorothy Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 July 1997.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137, 216.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 137.