Alexander Bezanson

M, #1081, b. 12 October 1861, d. 12 July 1943
Father*Ebenezer Bezanson b. 13 Sep 1829, d. 20 Nov 1912
Mother*Catherine Stewart b. 30 Nov 1822, d. 25 Mar 1903
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Alexander Bezanson was born on 12 October 1861.1,2 He died on 12 July 1943 at Loganville, Nova Scotia, at age 81.3
     From Bezansons from Nova Scotia, "Alexander Bezanson (1861-1943, Stone) but may have been born ca. 1859 (Census)."1

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1861
1870
Census
1871
1880
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
1930
1940
Death
1943

Census, Residence

Census1871Alexander Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Forks of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson and Catherine Stewart with John Allen Bezanson, William George Bezanson, Eliza Bezanson, Daniel James Bezanson and Lydy Jane Bezanson.4
Census1891Alexander Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia.5
Census1901Alexander Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia.2
Census1911Alexander Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia.6
Last Edited17 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43.
  2. [S617] Automated Genealogy, "1901 Census of Canada", Details=Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6455, Transcriber=Heather Sedran, District=NS PICTOU (#38), Subdistrict=Mount Thom x Page 9, Line=44, Family=97, Name=Beganson Alexander.
  3. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Benzanson, Alex; Registration Year: 1943; Book: 215; Page: 274.
  4. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Forks of St Marys, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10564; Page: 22; Family: 74; Lines: 3-10.
  5. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Mount Thom, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6319; Family: 42; Page: 8.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Family: 112; Page: 10.

Eliza Bezanson

F, #1082, b. 15 July 1861, d. before 10 August 1916
Father*Ebenezer Bezanson b. 13 Sep 1829, d. 20 Nov 1912
Mother*Catherine Stewart b. 30 Nov 1822, d. 25 Mar 1903

Family

Charles Spurgeon Slack b. 19 Jul 1859, d. 29 Sep 1933
Children
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Eliza Bezanson was born on 15 July 1861 at Nova Scotia.1,2 She married Charles Spurgeon Slack on 1 November 1893 at Manganese Mines, Nova Scotia. She was 32. He was 34.3,4 Eliza Bezanson died before 10 August 1916 when her husband Charles Spurgeon Slack was described as a widower upon marrying his second wife.5

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1861
1870
Census
1871
1880
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Death
1916

Census, Residence

Census1871Eliza Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Forks of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson and Catherine Stewart with John Allen Bezanson, William George Bezanson, Alexander Bezanson, Daniel James Bezanson and Lydy Jane Bezanson.6
Census1891Eliza Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson and Catherine Stewart with Daniel James Bezanson.7
Census1901Charles Spurgeon Slack and Eliza Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at North River, Nova Scotia, with Ainsley Albert Slack and William Slack.1
Last Edited13 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; North River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Family: 221; Page: 21.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, Pg. 43.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Eliza Bezanson; Charles S. Slack; Registration Year: 1893; Book: 1807; Page: 69; Number: 111.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Louisa Ann Nolter; Charles S. Slack; Registration Year: 1916; Book: 1833; Page: 172; Number: 193.
  6. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Forks of St Marys, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10564; Page: 22; Family: 74; Lines: 3-10.
  7. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Mount Thom, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6319; Family: 41; Page: 8.

Charles Spurgeon Slack

M, #1083, b. 19 July 1859, d. 29 September 1933
Father*Jacob Slack
Mother*Mary (?)

Family 1

Eliza Bezanson b. 15 Jul 1861, d. b 10 Aug 1916
Children

Family 2

Louisa Ann Nolter b. c 1861
     Charles Spurgeon Slack was born on 19 July 1859 at Nova Scotia.1,2 He married Eliza Bezanson on 1 November 1893 at Manganese Mines, Nova Scotia. He was 34. She was 32.3,4 Charles Spurgeon Slack married Louisa Ann Nolter on 10 August 1916 at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He was 57.5,6 Charles Spurgeon Slack died on 29 September 1933 at Rose Avenue, Trenton, Nova Scotia, at age 74.7

Census Summary

1850
Birth
1859
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
Death
1933

Census, Residence

Census1901Charles Spurgeon Slack and Eliza Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at North River, Nova Scotia, with Ainsley Albert Slack and William Slack.1
Census1911Charles Spurgeon Slack appeared on the census of 1911 with Ainsley Albert Slack and William Slack.8
Census1921Charles Spurgeon Slack and Louisa Ann Nolter appeared on the census of 1921 at Duke Street, Trenton, Nova Scotia, with Ainsley Albert Slack and William Slack.6
Last Edited13 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; North River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Family: 221; Page: 21.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, Pg. 43.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Eliza Bezanson; Charles S. Slack; Registration Year: 1893; Book: 1807; Page: 69; Number: 111.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Louisa Ann Nolter; Charles S. Slack; Registration Year: 1916; Book: 1833; Page: 172; Number: 193.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Trenton North, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: ?; Page: 7; Lines: 47-50.
  7. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Charles Spurgeon Slack; Registration Year: 1933; Book: 151; Page: 359.
  8. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; 16, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Family: 41; Page: 4.

Daniel James Bezanson1,2

M, #1084, b. May 1864, d. 28 April 1938
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 147.3
Father*Ebenezer Bezanson b. 13 Sep 1829, d. 20 Nov 1912
Mother*Catherine Stewart b. 30 Nov 1822, d. 25 Mar 1903

Family

Margaret Lynds b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1947
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Daniel James Bezanson was also known as David Daniel Bezanson.4 He was also known as Donald Bezanson. He was born in May 1864 at Eight Island Lake, Nova Scotia.5 He married Margaret Lynds on 8 October 1902 at Truro, Nova Scotia. He was 38. She was 18.6,7 The cause of death was spinal injury suffered when he fell from a hay loft.1 Daniel James Bezanson died on 28 April 1938 at at his home, "The Glen", South Loganville, Nova Scotia, at age 73. The informant on his death certificate was George Ebeneezer Bezanson.1,7

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1864
1870
Census
1871
1880
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
Death
1938

Census, Residence

Census1871Daniel James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Forks of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson and Catherine Stewart with John Allen Bezanson, William George Bezanson, Alexander Bezanson, Eliza Bezanson and Lydy Jane Bezanson.8
Census1891Daniel James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson and Catherine Stewart with Eliza Bezanson.9
Census1901Daniel James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson and Catherine Stewart.10,11
Census1911Daniel James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at South Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson with Margaret Lynds, Catherine Rebecca Bezanson, George Ebeneezer Bezanson, William Bezanson and Mary Jean Bezanson.12
Census1921Daniel James Bezanson and Margaret Lynds appeared on the census of 1921 at Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, with George Ebeneezer Bezanson, William Bezanson, Mary Jean Bezanson, David Bezanson, Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson and Annie Mae Bezanson.2
Last Edited29 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Daniel James; Registration Year: 1938; Book: 168; Page: 985.
  2. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 10; Lines: 32-39.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43.
  4. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Mary Jean; Registration Year: 1910; Page: 54200348; Number: 54200349.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, Pg. 43, 101.
  6. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Daniel D; Lynds, Margaret; Registration Year: 1902; Book: 1807; Page: 180; Number: 137.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43, 101.
  8. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Forks of St Marys, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10564; Page: 22; Family: 74; Lines: 3-10.
  9. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Mount Thom, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6319; Family: 41; Page: 8.
  10. [S484] Jo-Anne Wood, "1901 Census, Mount Thom, Nova Scotia", August 18, 2001, Family #=96, Surname=Bezanson, Name=Ebenezer, Sex=M, Relation=Head, Married=M, Date Of Birth=13 Sep 1828, Place Of Birth=Nova Scotia, Occupation=Farmer, Family #=96, Surname=Bezanson, Name=Catherine, Sex=F, Relation=Wife, Married=M, Date Of Birth=30 Nov 1822, Place Of Birth=Scotland, Family #=96, Surname=Bezanson, Name=Daniel, Sex=M, Relation=Son, Married=S, Date Of Birth=15 May 1864, Place Of Birth=Nova Scotia, Occupation=Farmer’s Son.
  11. [S617] Automated Genealogy, "1901 Census of Canada", Details=Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6455, Transcriber=Heather Sedran, District=NS PICTOU (#38), Subdistrict=Mount Thom x Page 9, Line=41, Family=96, Name=Beganson Ebenezer.
  12. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: 31; Family: 78; Page: 7.
  13. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.
  14. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.

Margaret Lynds

F, #1085, b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 January 1947
Father*Harris Lynds
Mother*Julia (?)

Family

Daniel James Bezanson b. May 1864, d. 28 Apr 1938
Children
     Margaret Lynds was born on 4 May 1884.1,2 She married Daniel James Bezanson on 8 October 1902 at Truro, Nova Scotia. She was 18. He was 38.3,4 Margaret Lynds died on 11 January 1947 at Sutherland Memorial Hospital, Pictou, Nova Scotia, at age 62. The informant on her death certificate was Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson.1,2

Census Summary

1880
Birth
1884
1890
1900
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
Death
1947

Census, Residence

Census1911Margaret Lynds appeared on the census of 1911 at South Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson with Daniel James Bezanson, Catherine Rebecca Bezanson, George Ebeneezer Bezanson, William Bezanson and Mary Jean Bezanson.5
Census1921Daniel James Bezanson and Margaret Lynds appeared on the census of 1921 at Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, with George Ebeneezer Bezanson, William Bezanson, Mary Jean Bezanson, David Bezanson, Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson and Annie Mae Bezanson.6
Last Edited29 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Margaret Bezanson; Registration Year: 1947; Page: 1142.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Daniel D; Lynds, Margaret; Registration Year: 1902; Book: 1807; Page: 180; Number: 137.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43, 101.
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: 31; Family: 78; Page: 7.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 10; Lines: 32-39.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.

George Ebeneezer Bezanson

M, #1086, b. 17 March 1905, d. 19 July 1963
Father*Daniel James Bezanson b. May 1864, d. 28 Apr 1938
Mother*Margaret Lynds b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1947

Family

Alice Evelyn Bezanson b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     George Ebeneezer Bezanson was born on 17 March 1905 at Mount Thom, Nova Scotia.1 He married Alice Evelyn Bezanson on 26 December 1927. He was 22.2 George Ebeneezer Bezanson was the informant listed on the death certificate of Daniel James Bezanson who died 28 April 1938.3,4 George Ebeneezer Bezanson died on 19 July 1963 at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, at age 58. The informant on his death certificate was Alice Evelyn Bezanson.5,6

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1905
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
Death
1963

Census, Residence

Census1911George Ebeneezer Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at South Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson with Daniel James Bezanson, Margaret Lynds, Catherine Rebecca Bezanson, William Bezanson and Mary Jean Bezanson.7
Census1921George Ebeneezer Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Daniel James Bezanson and Margaret Lynds with William Bezanson, Mary Jean Bezanson, David Bezanson, Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson and Annie Mae Bezanson.8
Last Edited1 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 182, 101.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 182.
  3. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Daniel James; Registration Year: 1938; Book: 168; Page: 985.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 43, 101.
  5. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", George E Bezanson; Date: 19 July 1963; Registration Year: 1963; Number: 4720.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.
  7. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: 31; Family: 78; Page: 7.
  8. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 10; Lines: 32-39.
  9. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 4 November 2002, Alice Evelyn Bezanson.
  10. [S2] Fred Bezanson Death Notice, InMemorium.ca, 26 July 2011.

William Bezanson

M, #1087, b. June 1908, d. 1973
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 310.1
Father*Daniel James Bezanson b. May 1864, d. 28 Apr 1938
Mother*Margaret Lynds b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1947

Family

Jean Sutherland b. 15 May 1915, d. 29 Apr 1961
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     William Bezanson was born in June 1908 at Nova Scotia.2,3,4 He married Jean Sutherland on 8 November 1933 at Truro, Nova Scotia. He was 25. She was 18.5 William Bezanson lived at West Branch, River John, Nova Scotia.1 He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Jean Sutherland who died 29 April 1961.6,5 William Bezanson died in 1973.4

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1908
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1973

Census, Residence

Census1911William Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at South Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ebenezer Bezanson with Daniel James Bezanson, Margaret Lynds, Catherine Rebecca Bezanson, George Ebeneezer Bezanson and Mary Jean Bezanson.2
Census1921William Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Daniel James Bezanson and Margaret Lynds with George Ebeneezer Bezanson, Mary Jean Bezanson, David Bezanson, Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson and Annie Mae Bezanson.3
Last Edited29 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.
  2. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: 31; Family: 78; Page: 7.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 10; Lines: 32-39.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 182.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 182.
  6. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Jean Bezanson; Date: 29 April 1961; Registration Year: 1961; Number: 3213.
  7. [S944] "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing The Halifax Herald, 10 July 2012, Bezanson, Walter Hugh.
  8. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, David William; Registration Year: 1944; Book: 215; Page: 597.
  9. [S680] Milton Bezanson Death Notice, McLaren Funeral Home (Pictou, Nova Scotia).

Jean Sutherland

F, #1088, b. 15 May 1915, d. 29 April 1961

Family

William Bezanson b. Jun 1908, d. 1973
Children
     Jean Sutherland was born on 15 May 1915.1,2 She married William Bezanson on 8 November 1933 at Truro, Nova Scotia. She was 18. He was 25.2 Jean Sutherland was the informant listed on the death certificate of David William Bezanson who died 23 March 1944.3 Jean Sutherland died on 29 April 1961 at Riverton, Nova Scotia, at age 45. The informant on her death certificate was William Bezanson.1,2
Last Edited3 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Jean Bezanson; Date: 29 April 1961; Registration Year: 1961; Number: 3213.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 182.
  3. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, David William; Registration Year: 1944; Book: 215; Page: 597.
  4. [S944] "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing The Halifax Herald, 10 July 2012, Bezanson, Walter Hugh.
  5. [S680] Milton Bezanson Death Notice, McLaren Funeral Home (Pictou, Nova Scotia).

David Bezanson

M, #1089, b. 1912, d. 29 March 1968
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 312.1
Father*Daniel James Bezanson b. May 1864, d. 28 Apr 1938
Mother*Margaret Lynds b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1947

Family

Nora E. Bonnell b. 1914, d. 8 Jan 1986
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     David Bezanson was born in 1912.1 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, in the household of Daniel James Bezanson and Margaret Lynds with George Ebeneezer Bezanson, William Bezanson, Mary Jean Bezanson, Margaret Elizabeth Bezanson and Annie Mae Bezanson.2 David Bezanson married Nora E. Bonnell on 18 December 1934.3 David Bezanson died on 29 March 1968.1

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1912
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
Death
1968
Last Edited24 Sep 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.
  2. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 10; Lines: 32-39.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.

Nora E. Bonnell1

F, #1090, b. 1914, d. 8 January 1986
Father*Fred Bonnell2
Mother*Emma Carter2

Family

David Bezanson b. 1912, d. 29 Mar 1968
     Nora E. Bonnell was born in 1914.3 She married David Bezanson on 18 December 1934.1 Nora E. Bonnell died on 8 January 1986.1
Last Edited24 Sep 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 185.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101 ("1915"), 185 ("1914").

Stewart Bezanson

M, #1091, b. 1922, d. 24 December 1940
Father*Daniel James Bezanson b. May 1864, d. 28 Apr 1938
Mother*Margaret Lynds b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1947
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Stewart Bezanson was born in 1922.1 He died on 24 December 1940.1
Last Edited15 Feb 1999

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.

Raymond James Bezanson

M, #1092, b. 1928, d. 24 November 1986
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 313.1
Father*Daniel James Bezanson b. May 1864, d. 28 Apr 1938
Mother*Margaret Lynds b. 4 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1947

Family 1

Helen Maude Tattrie b. 1926, d. 3 Dec 2004
Children

Family 2

Violet Brown
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Raymond James Bezanson was born in 1928 at Dalhousie Mountain, Nova Scotia.2,1 He married Helen Maude Tattrie.3 Raymond James Bezanson married Violet Brown.3 Raymond James Bezanson died on 24 November 1986 at Denmark, Nova Scotia.3,4 He was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Denmark, Nova Scotia.2

     Obituary from The Evening News (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia), 25 November 1986:
Denmark - Raymond James Bezanson, 58, Denmark, Colchester County, died Monday in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.

Born in Dalhousie Mountain, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Lynds) Bezanson. He spent most of his life as a sawyer.

He is survived by his common-law wife, the former Viola Brown; a son, Donald, Revelstoke, B.C; three daughters: Lynda (Mrs Norman MacKenzie), Shubenacadie; Dianne (Mrs Errol Tattrie), Tatamagouche; Wilma (Mrs Paul Langille), Balmoral; 11 grandchildren; four sisters: Cassie (Mrs Alan Gregory), Lyons Brook; Libbie (Mrs Leonard Fraser), New Glasgow; Mrs Mary Hiltz, River John; Annie (Mrs Russell Holt), West Branch.

He was predeceased by two sons: Ross and Elden; three brothers; David, Bill and George. The remains are resting in MacLeod's Funeral Home, River John. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Middleton Union Church. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery, Denmark.4
Last Edited10 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101.
  2. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Raymond J. Bezanson; Birth: 1928; Death: 1986; Forest Hills Cemetery, Denmark, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 149698793.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.
  4. [S576] Victoria Fraser, Obituary for Raymond Bezanson in "Raymond Bezanson," listserve message February 8, 2001.

Helen Maude Tattrie1

F, #1093, b. 1926, d. 3 December 2004

Family

Raymond James Bezanson b. 1928, d. 24 Nov 1986
Children
     Helen Maude Tattrie was born in 1926 at Lake Road, Nova Scotia.2,1 She married Raymond James Bezanson.3 Helen Maude Tattrie died on 3 December 2004 at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, Nova Scotia.1 She was buried on 7 December 2004 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Denmark, Nova Scotia.1,2

     Death Notice from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 December 2004:
BEZANSON, Helen Maude - 78, Tatamagouche, passed away Friday, December 3, 2004, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.

Born in Lake Road, Colchester Co., she was a daughter of the late Ben and Elizabeth (Bonnyman) Tattrie. She was a 40 year member of the Freedom Rebekah Lodge No. 62. She liked to knit and make quilts.

She is survived by son, Donald, Revestroke, B.C; daughters, Linda (Vic) MacKenzie, Wentworth; Diane (Erroll) Tattrie; Wilma (Paul) Langille, Balmoral; sister, Louise Watson, Balmoral; half-sisters, Jessie (Kenneth) Patriquin, Tatamagouche; Phyllis Tattrie, Hamilton, Ont; half-brother, Arthur Tattrie, Hamilton, Ont; companion, Wilburn Douglas, Tatamagouche; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by husband, Raymond, and sons, Ross and Eldon.

Visitation will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in MacLeod's Funeral Home in River John. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 7, at 2 p.m. in Middleton Union Church, Rev. Mary Rowe officiating. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Denmark.1
Last Edited10 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S2] Helen Maude Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 December 2004.
  2. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Helen Maude (Bonnyman) Bezanson; Birth: 1926; Death: 03 December 2004; Forest Hills Cemetery, Denmark, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 155684949.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.

Donald Bezanson

M, #1095, b. 5 July 1945, d. 2 October 2021
Father*Raymond James Bezanson b. 1928, d. 24 Nov 1986
Mother*Helen Maude Tattrie1 b. 1926, d. 3 Dec 2004

Family

Joan (?)
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Donald Bezanson was born on 5 July 1945 at Nova Scotia.2 He married Joan (?).2 Donald Bezanson lived at Revelstoke, British Columbia. He died on 2 October 2021 at age 76.2

     Obituary from Revelstoke Review (BC), 2 October 2021:
July 5, 1945 - October 2, 2021

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Don Bezanson in Vernon Oct 2nd 2021 at the age of 76 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Helen and his two brothers Ross and Eldon.

He is survived by his son Ross and partner Lyn (Australia) and two grandchildren, Brooklyn and Ross Jr, daughter Kristy and partner Anthony (Australia) and sisters Linda, Diane and Wilma and nieces and nephews.

Don was born in Nova Scotia and moved to Revelstoke in the sixties and worked in the logging industry. While travelling Australia he met his wife Joan and moved back to Revelstoke in 1973. He then started his excavating business which he operated for 25 years.

Don enjoyed dancing and was known jovially as Dancin' Bezanson and especially loved spending time on his property at 3 Valley.

Celebration of his life will be at a later date.2
Last Edited31 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.
  2. [S2] Donald James Bezanson Death Notice, Revelstoke Review, 2 October 2021.

Elden Charles Bezanson1

M, #1100, b. 1954, d. 1979
Father*Raymond James Bezanson b. 1928, d. 24 Nov 1986
Mother*Helen Maude Tattrie2 b. 1926, d. 3 Dec 2004
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Elden Charles Bezanson was also known as Eldon Charles Bezanson.3 He was born in 1954.1 His obituary says his mother was Ellen (Ingemansen) Bezanson, but his gravestone says his mother was Helen Maude Tattrie, and her obituary identifies him as her son. Elden Charles Bezanson died in 1979.1 He was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Denmark, Nova Scotia.1

     Death Notice, 1979:
ELDON CHARLES BEZANSON, 24, of Denmark, died Tuesday at home.

Born in Tatamagouche, he was the son of Raymond and Ellen (Ingemansen) Bezanson.

Surviving besides his parents are a daughter, Jolene; a brother, Don, Revelstoke, B.C; three sisters, Lynda (Mrs. Norman McKenzie), Lower Sackville; Dianne (Mrs. Errol Tattrie), Tatamagouche; Wilma, Truro; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ingemansen, Denmark; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother Ross.

The body is at MacLeod's Funeral Home, Denmark, where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Russell Newhook officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery, Denmark.
Last Edited6 Oct 2021

Citations

  1. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Elden Charles Bezanson; Birth: 1954; Death: 1979; Forest Hills Cemetery, Denmark, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 155684941.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 101, 185.
  3. [S2] Helen Maude Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 December 2004.