Roland Irving Bezanson1

M, #1162, b. 22 January 1899, d. 7 January 1992
Father*William Bezanson b. 10 May 1849, d. 1941
Mother*Priscilla Robar b. 13 Aug 1854, d. 1937
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Roland Irving Bezanson was born on 22 January 1899 at Country Harbour, Nova Scotia.1,2 He died on 7 January 1992 at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, at age 92.3 He was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Argyle, Nova Scotia.3

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1899
1900
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1930
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1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1992

Census, Residence

Census1901Roland Irving Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Goshen, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Bezanson and Priscilla Robar with Alexander Bezanson, Elizabeth Jean Bezanson, John Bezanson, Alfred Bezanson, Stephen Bezanson, Seria Mariah Mide Bezanson, William Edward Bezanson and Ellen Bezanson.2
Census1911Roland Irving Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Goshen, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Bezanson and Priscilla Robar with William Edward Bezanson and Ellen Bezanson.4
Last Edited17 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Roland Irving; Registration Year: 1899; Page: 99100696; a delayed entry recorded 6 June 1966.
  2. [S617] Automated Genealogy, "1901 Census of Canada", Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6450, Transcriber=Ryan M. Amidon, District=NS GUYSBOROUGH, Subdistrict=Goshen f Page 5, Line=38, Family=41.
  3. [S486] Maureen Brown, "Argyle Sunset Cemetery", "BEZANSON, Roland I. Jan.22, 1899-Jan.7, 1992."
  4. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 72; Page: 7; Lines: 38-42.

Ellen Bezanson1

F, #1163, b. 15 June 1900, d. 4 December 1979
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 302.1
Father*William Bezanson b. 10 May 1849, d. 1941
Mother*Priscilla Robar b. 13 Aug 1854, d. 1937

Family

Earl Smith
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Ellen Bezanson was also known as Helen Bezanson. She was born on 15 June 1900.2,3 She married Earl Smith.4 Ellen Bezanson died on 4 December 1979 at age 79.4

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1900
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1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1979

Census, Residence

Census1901Ellen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Goshen, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Bezanson and Priscilla Robar with Alexander Bezanson, Elizabeth Jean Bezanson, John Bezanson, Alfred Bezanson, Stephen Bezanson, Seria Mariah Mide Bezanson, William Edward Bezanson and Roland Irving Bezanson.3
Census1911Ellen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Goshen, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Bezanson and Priscilla Robar with William Edward Bezanson and Roland Irving Bezanson.5
Census1921Ellen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Country Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Bezanson and Priscilla Robar.6
Last Edited19 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 94.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 94, 181, where the birth date is "1900."
  3. [S617] Automated Genealogy, "1901 Census of Canada", Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6450, Transcriber=Ryan M. Amidon, District=NS GUYSBOROUGH, Subdistrict=Goshen f Page 5, Line=38, Family=41.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 94, 181.
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 72; Page: 7; Lines: 38-42.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Goshen, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 1; Lines: 23-25.

Alfred Peter Bezanson1,2,3

M, #1165, b. September 1856, d. 1930
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 138.4
Father*Stephen Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1816, d. 20 Jun 1895
Mother*Francis Fenton b. 1818, d. 8 Apr 1875

Family 1

Jesse Margaret Cumming b. c 1857
Child

Family 2

Emma Mullins b. 28 Feb 1864, d. 21 May 1935
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Alfred Peter Bezanson was also known as Peter Bezanson.5 He was born in September 1856 at Country Harbour, Nova Scotia.6,7 He was a miner.8 He married Jesse Margaret Cumming on 8 February 1876. He was 19.8 Alfred Peter Bezanson married Emma Mullins on 20 November 1886 at Chelsea, Massachusetts. He was 30. She was 22.2,8 Alfred Peter Bezanson was a carpenter in 1900.6 He declared his intention to become a U.S. citizen on 11 September 1919 at Boston, Massachusetts.9 He died in 1930 at Malden, Massachusetts.1

     Death Notice from The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 8 May 1930:
Funeral services for Alfred P. Bezanson, who made hts home with his son, Raymond E. Bezanson, 83 Fairmount st [Malden], were held yesterday afternoon at Weir's funeral parlors. Rev Lloyd A. Gustafson, associate pastor of the Center Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Forest Dale Cemetery. Mr Bezanson was 76 years old, a native of Nova Scotia, and is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.10

Census Summary

1850
Birth
1856
1860
1870
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1871
1880
1890
1900
Census
1900
1910
Census
1910
1920
Census
1920
1930
Census
1930
Death
1930

Census, Residence

Census1871Alfred Peter Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Upper Londonderry, Nova Scotia, in the household of Stephen Bezanson and Francis Fenton with William Bezanson, Annie Bezanson, Stephen J. Bezanson, Sarah Jane Bezanson and Naomi Bezanson.11
LivedAlfred Peter Bezanson lived in Goldenville, Nova Scotia.8
LivedHe lived in Woburn, Massachusetts.8
Census1900Alfred Peter Bezanson and Emma Mullins appeared on the census of 1900 at Malden, Massachusetts, with Florence Bezanson, Edith P. Bezanson, Walter E. Bezanson and Raymond C. Bezanson.6
Census1910Alfred Peter Bezanson and Emma Mullins appeared on the census of 1910 at 5 Fairmont Place, Malden, Massachusetts, with Florence Bezanson, Edith P. Bezanson, Walter E. Bezanson and Raymond C. Bezanson.12
Census1920Alfred Peter Bezanson and Emma Mullins appeared on the census of 1920 at 14 Fairmont Place, Malden, Massachusetts, with Raymond C. Bezanson.13
Census1930Alfred Peter Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Malden City Infirmary, 341 Forest Street, Malden, Massachusetts.14
Last Edited26 Feb 2019

Citations

  1. [S806] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "Massachusetts Death Index, 1901-1980", Bezanson, Alfred Peter; Year: 1930.
  2. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Alfred; Mullins, Emma; Chelsea Marriage Register; Year: 1886; Volume: 372; Page: 263.
  3. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Raymond; Malden Birth Register; Year: 1899; Volume: 485; Page: 491.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40, 95.
  6. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Malden Ward 7, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240662; Roll: 662; ED: 0851; Page: 13A; Lines: 30-35.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40, 95, "1853."
  8. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 95.
  9. [S227] Karen Farmer, Bezansons and Allied Surnames of Nova Scotia in GEDCOM file KFarmer.GED, Petition for Naturalization at Federal Archives in Waltham, MA #67326.
  10. [S2] Alfred P. Bezanson Death Notice, The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 8 May 1930, p. 14.
  11. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Upper Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia; District Number: 199; Sub-district: c; Roll: C-10557; Page: 53; Family: 197.
  12. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Malden Ward 1, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374614; Roll: T624_601; ED: 0885; Page: 2B; Lines: 69-74.
  13. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Malden Ward 1, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_713; Image: 70; ED: 256; Page: 3A; Lines: 1-3.
  14. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340658; Roll: 923; Image: 285.0; ED: 0280; Page: 1A; Line: 16.
  15. [S227] Karen Farmer, Bezansons and Allied Surnames of Nova Scotia in GEDCOM file KFarmer.GED.

Stephen J. Bezanson

M, #1166, b. June 1862, d. 30 September 1950
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 139.1
Father*Stephen Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1816, d. 20 Jun 1895
Mother*Francis Fenton b. 1818, d. 8 Apr 1875

Family

Katherine Cumming b. Jul 1866, d. Feb 1941
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Stephen J. Bezanson was born in June 1862 at Canada.2,3 He was a miner at Goldenville, Nova Scotia.4 He married Katherine Cumming on 29 May 1879 at Melrose, Nova Scotia. He was 16. She was 12.5,4 Stephen J. Bezanson and his first cousin William George Bezanson were living next to each other in Woburn, Massachusetts, on the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Stephen J. Bezanson was a cabinet maker.4 He died on 30 September 1950 at age 88.4,6 He was buried in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Massachusetts.6

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1862
1870
Census
1871
1880
1890
1900
Census
1900
1910
Census
1910
1920
Census
1920
1930
Census
1930
1940
Census
1940
1950
Death
1950

Census, Residence

Census1871Stephen J. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Upper Londonderry, Nova Scotia, in the household of Stephen Bezanson and Francis Fenton with William Bezanson, Alfred Peter Bezanson, Annie Bezanson, Sarah Jane Bezanson and Naomi Bezanson.7
Census1900Stephen J. Bezanson and Katherine Cumming appeared on the census of 1900 at Hart Place, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Osborne Bezanson, Ethel Sophia Bezanson, Edith D. Bezanson and Stephen Bezanson.3
Census1910Stephen J. Bezanson and Katherine Cumming appeared on the census of 1910 at 21 Hart Place, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Osborne Bezanson, Clifford E. Bezanson and Edith D. Bezanson.8
Census1920Stephen J. Bezanson and Katherine Cumming appeared on the census of 1920 at Lowell Street, Burlington, Massachusetts, with Clifford E. Bezanson.9
Census1930Stephen J. Bezanson and Katherine Cumming appeared on the census of 1930 at Lowell Street, Burlington, Massachusetts.10
Census1940Stephen J. Bezanson and Katherine Cumming appeared on the census of 1940 at Lowell Street, Burlington, Massachusetts.11
Last Edited15 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40 where the birth year is 1857.
  3. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Wolburn Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 668; Page: 1B; ED: 1007.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 95.
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Stephen J; Cumming, Cassie B; Registration Year: 1879; Book: 1814; Page: 90; Number: 30.
  6. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Stephen J. Bezanson, Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Massachusetts; Memorial Number: 151207896.
  7. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Upper Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia; District Number: 199; Sub-district: c; Roll: C-10557; Page: 53; Family: 197.
  8. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Woburn Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_607; Page: 19A; ED: 1076; Image: 744.
  9. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Burlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 5A; ED: 22; Image: 917.
  10. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Burlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340649; Roll: 914; Image: 500.0; ED: 0193; Page: 8B; Lines: 1-2.
  11. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Burlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1603; ED: 9-83; Page: 12A; Lines: 26-27.

Annie Bezanson

F, #1167, b. 1857
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 142.1
Father*Stephen Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1816, d. 20 Jun 1895
Mother*Francis Fenton b. 1818, d. 8 Apr 1875

Family 1

Simon George Holley b. c 1855, d. 16 Nov 1882
Children

Family 2

Robert Davidson
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Annie Bezanson was born in 1857.1 She married Simon George Holley on 3 November 1876 at Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ceremony was performed by Reverend G.M. Grant.2,3 Annie Bezanson became a widow upon the death of her husband Simon George Holley on 16 November 1882.1 Annie Bezanson and Robert Davidson moved to Timmins, Ontario.1 Annie Bezanson married Robert Davidson on 3 September 1884 at New Harbour, Nova Scotia.4,1
     Bezansons from Nova Scotia has Annie Bezanson and Minnie Ann Bezanson as the same person, but I am not convinced that is correct. Minnie Ann Bezanson married James Mitchell on 3 January 1874 and was recorded as 18 years old with parents Stephen and Caroline. Almost three years later, on 3 November 1876, Annie Bezanson married Simon George Holley, her first marriage, 19 years old, and parents Stephen and Fanny. While it is possible the three items that don't match are all mistakes (spinsterhood, age, parents), it seems unlikely. As of April 2014, I have been unable to locate the parents of Minnie Ann Bezanson, if she is indeed not the same person as Annie Bezanson.5

Census Summary

1850
Birth
1857
1860
1870
Census
1871
1880
Census
1881

Census, Residence

Census1871Annie Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Upper Londonderry, Nova Scotia, in the household of Stephen Bezanson and Francis Fenton with William Bezanson, Alfred Peter Bezanson, Stephen J. Bezanson, Sarah Jane Bezanson and Naomi Bezanson.6
Census1881Simon George Holley and Annie Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia, with James Holley, Jane Holley, Caroline Holley, Howard Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson.7
Last Edited1 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40.
  2. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Anna; Holley, Simon George; Registration Year: 1876; Book: 1816; Page: 167; Number: 430.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40, 41.
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Holly, Minnie A; Davidson, Robert; Registration Year: 1884; Book: 1814; Page: 121; Number: 40.
  5. [S171] John Cardinal, "Research Notes."
  6. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Upper Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia; District Number: 199; Sub-district: c; Roll: C-10557; Page: 53; Family: 197.
  7. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Isaacs Harbour, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13168; Family: 90; Page: 22.
  8. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 97.

Edward James Bezanson

M, #1168, b. 20 April 1865, d. 20 April 1870
Father*Stephen Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1816, d. 20 Jun 1895
Mother*Francis Fenton b. 1818, d. 8 Apr 1875
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Edward James Bezanson was born on 20 April 1865.1 He died on 20 April 1870 at Goshen, Nova Scotia, at age 5.2
Last Edited31 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40.
  2. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Edward James; Registration Year: 1870; Book: 1807; Page: 40; Number: 43.

Naomi Bezanson

F, #1169, b. 25 May 1867, d. 18 December 1872
Father*Stephen Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1816, d. 20 Jun 1895
Mother*Francis Fenton b. 1818, d. 8 Apr 1875
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Naomi Bezanson was born on 25 May 1867 at Goshen, Nova Scotia.1 She died on 18 December 1872 at age 5.2

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1867
1870
Census
1871
Death
1872

Census, Residence

Census1871Naomi Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Upper Londonderry, Nova Scotia, in the household of Stephen Bezanson and Francis Fenton with William Bezanson, Alfred Peter Bezanson, Annie Bezanson, Stephen J. Bezanson and Sarah Jane Bezanson.3
Last Edited21 Feb 2014

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Naomie; Registration Year: 1867; Book: 1808; Page: 36; Number: 218.
  2. [S42] Maureen (Cooper) Brown, GEDCOM file unknown file name.
  3. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Upper Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia; District Number: 199; Sub-district: c; Roll: C-10557; Page: 53; Family: 197.

Sarah Jane Bezanson

F, #1170, b. 28 June 1862, d. 2 November 1948
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 143.1
Father*Stephen Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1816, d. 20 Jun 1895
Mother*Francis Fenton b. 1818, d. 8 Apr 1875

Family

Augustus Levi Holley b. 23 Jan 1859, d. 28 Sep 1948
Children
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Sarah Jane Bezanson was born on 28 June 1862 at Goshen, Nova Scotia.2 She married Augustus Levi Holley on 22 September 1882 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia. She was 20. He was 23.3,4 Sarah Jane Bezanson died on 2 November 1948 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 86.5,6 On the Death Certificate for Sarah Jane Bezanson, her son F. Holley, the informant, says that her parents (his grandparents) are William Bezanson and Frances Fenton.

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1862
1870
Census
1871
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
Census
1940
Death
1948

Census, Residence

Census1871Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Upper Londonderry, Nova Scotia, in the household of Stephen Bezanson and Francis Fenton with William Bezanson, Alfred Peter Bezanson, Annie Bezanson, Stephen J. Bezanson and Naomi Bezanson.7
Census1881Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of Simon George Holley and Annie Bezanson with James Holley, Jane Holley, Caroline Holley and Howard Holley.8
Census1891Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Truro, Nova Scotia, with Mabel Maud Holley, Trueman Holley and Maria M. Holley.9
Census1901Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 with Mabel Maud Holley, Trueman Holley, Maria M. Holley, Caroline Holley, Florence Alden Holley, Edson O. Holley and James Mitchell Holley.10
Census1921Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Hopewell, Nova Scotia, with Frances Dale Holley and Frank Holley.11
Census1940Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 1 Orchard Street, Boston, Massachusetts.12
Last Edited7 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 40.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Sarah Jane; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 90800112; application recorded 30 November 1937.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Sarah J; Holley, Levi; Registration Year: 1882; Book: 1814; Page: 109; Number: 47; Sarah's surname is indexed as "Benjamin", but the written name could easily be "Bezanson"; the bride's parents are "Steph. + Frances."
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 97.
  5. [S102] Unknown author, Sue Creed, Salisbury, Massachusetts, USA - Death Certificate A592894 Mass. Vital Records.
  6. [S806] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "Massachusetts Death Index, 1901-1980", Holley, Sarah J (Beganson); Year: 1948.
  7. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Upper Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia; District Number: 199; Sub-district: c; Roll: C-10557; Page: 53; Family: 197.
  8. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Isaacs Harbour, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13168; Family: 90; Page: 22.
  9. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6311; Family: 168; Page: 42.
  10. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Goshen, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6.
  11. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Hopewell, Riverton, Fox Brook, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 7; Lines: 39-42.
  12. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1666; ED: 15-319; Page: 5B; Lines: 49-50.
  13. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Holly, Herman E; Cambridge Death Register; Year: 1885; Volume: 365; Page: 59.
  14. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Holly, Roscoe Jay; Cambridge Death Register; Year: 1887; Volume: 383; Page: 80.

Augustus Levi Holley

M, #1171, b. 23 January 1859, d. 28 September 1948
Father*Edward Holley b. c 1809
Mother*Phoebe Bezanson b. 23 Aug 1817, d. a 1891

Family

Sarah Jane Bezanson b. 28 Jun 1862, d. 2 Nov 1948
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Augustus Levi Holley was born on 23 January 1859 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia.1 He married Sarah Jane Bezanson on 22 September 1882 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia. He was 23. She was 20.2,3 Augustus Levi Holley died on 28 September 1948 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 89.4,5

Census Summary

1850
Birth
1859
1860
1870
Census
1871
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
Census
1940
Death
1948

Census, Residence

Census1871Augustus Levi Holley appeared on the census of 1871 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of Edward Holley and Phoebe Bezanson with Annie Holley, Simon George Holley and Reuben Holley.6
Census1881Augustus Levi Holley appeared on the census of 1881 at Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of Edward Holley and Phoebe Bezanson with Reuben Holley.7
Census1891Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Truro, Nova Scotia, with Mabel Maud Holley, Trueman Holley and Maria M. Holley.8
Census1901Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 with Mabel Maud Holley, Trueman Holley, Maria M. Holley, Caroline Holley, Florence Alden Holley, Edson O. Holley and James Mitchell Holley.9
Census1921Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Hopewell, Nova Scotia, with Frances Dale Holley and Frank Holley.10
Census1940Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 1 Orchard Street, Boston, Massachusetts.11
Last Edited7 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Holley, Agustus Levi; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 91100919; as delayed entry recorded 19 March 1940.
  2. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Sarah J; Holley, Levi; Registration Year: 1882; Book: 1814; Page: 109; Number: 47; Sarah's surname is indexed as "Benjamin", but the written name could easily be "Bezanson"; the bride's parents are "Steph. + Frances."
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 97.
  4. [S103] Karen Farmer, citing Sue Creed.
  5. [S806] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "Massachusetts Death Index, 1901-1980", Holley, Augustus Levi; Year: 1948.
  6. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Isaacs Harbour, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10563; Family: 14; Page: 4.
  7. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Isaacs Harbour, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13168; Family: 131; Page: 32.
  8. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6311; Family: 168; Page: 42.
  9. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Goshen, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6.
  10. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Hopewell, Riverton, Fox Brook, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 7; Lines: 39-42.
  11. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1666; ED: 15-319; Page: 5B; Lines: 49-50.
  12. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Holly, Herman E; Cambridge Death Register; Year: 1885; Volume: 365; Page: 59.
  13. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Holly, Roscoe Jay; Cambridge Death Register; Year: 1887; Volume: 383; Page: 80.

Florence Alden Holley

F, #1172, b. 15 November 1895, d. 21 April 1950
Father*Augustus Levi Holley b. 23 Jan 1859, d. 28 Sep 1948
Mother*Sarah Jane Bezanson b. 28 Jun 1862, d. 2 Nov 1948

Family

William MacGillivray b. 29 Aug 1885, d. 11 Sep 1960
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Florence Alden Holley was born on 15 November 1895 at Country Harbour, Nova Scotia.1 She married William MacGillivray on 1 May 1937 at Manchester, New Hampshire. She was 41. He was 51.1 Florence Alden Holley died on 21 April 1950 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 54.1

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1895
1900
Census
1901
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
Death
1950

Census, Residence

Census1901Florence Alden Holley appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Augustus Levi Holley and Sarah Jane Bezanson with Mabel Maud Holley, Trueman Holley, Maria M. Holley, Caroline Holley, Edson O. Holley and James Mitchell Holley.2
Last Edited15 Feb 1999

Citations

  1. [S103] Karen Farmer, citing Sue Creed.
  2. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Goshen, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6.

Mary (?)

F, #1174

Family

Peter Bezanson b. 15 Feb 1798, d. 1875
Child
     Mary (?) married Peter Bezanson circa 1821.1
Last Edited19 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S10] John Cardinal, assumption based on birth date of child.

Martha Uhlman

F, #1175, b. 22 March 1803, d. 21 September 1883

Family

Peter Bezanson b. 15 Feb 1798, d. 1875
Children
     Martha Uhlman was born on 22 March 1803 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She married Peter Bezanson circa 1829. Martha Uhlman died on 21 September 1883 at age 80.1 She was buried in United Baptist Church Cemetery, Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia.2
Last Edited4 Feb 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 2, 11.
  2. [S465] Maureen Brown, "Isaac's Harbor United Baptist Church Cemetery", "Bezanson, Peter 1799 - 1878, Wife Martha Ulhman 1805 - 1883."

George Elkanah Bezanson

M, #1176, b. 14 April 1821, d. 8 September 1892
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 057.1
Father*Peter Bezanson b. 15 Feb 1798, d. 1875
Mother*Mary (?)

Family 1

Mary Ann Jollimore
Children

Family 2

Mary Romans b. 12 Dec 1822
Children
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     George Elkanah Bezanson was born on 14 April 1821.2 He was baptized on 23 June 1822 at St. Paul's.2 He was a school teacher.3 He married Mary Ann Jollimore on 5 December 1853. He was 32.2 George Elkanah Bezanson and Mary Ann Jollimore separated circa 1863.2 George Elkanah Bezanson married Mary Romans.2 George Elkanah Bezanson died on 8 September 1892 at age 71.3 He was buried in Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.3 He and Mary Romans may had had a daughter Susan. Susan Bezanson was living in Mary's household in the 1901 Census.4
     From Dorothy Evans
His birth recorded St. P's: "1st of Peter & Mary, born 1821, Apr. 14 bap. 1822, June 23 by Inglis." Name shown: George Elkanah. m/1 1853, Dec. 5, St. Stephens to Mary Ann Jollimore. m/2 Mary Romans, possibly d/o James Romans, of Hfx. Elkanah (his handwriting excellent) was a school teacher. In 1871 Census, Bridgewater, Div. 1 he is listed as a cooper, with 2nd wife, 2 children. George Elkanah and Mary Ann Jollimore separated ca. 1863. Mary Ann went back to her maiden name Jollymore (sic). The six children of the first marriage were separated, (1871 Census) no two living in the same household.2
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 11.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 44.
  3. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, George A; Registration Year: 1892; Page: 63; Number: 33.
  4. [S470] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Halifax City", Ward=3, Division=2, Page=14, Entry=37-41, Family=135, Film=T-6451, but names and birth dates for the people in the household do not match exactly, so it is possible this is not the right family or, more likely, some of the dates are not correct on one or the other of the various sources.

Mary Romans

F, #1177, b. 12 December 1822

Family

George Elkanah Bezanson b. 14 Apr 1821, d. 8 Sep 1892
Children
     Mary Romans was born on 12 December 1822.1 She married George Elkanah Bezanson.2 Mary Romans and George Elkanah Bezanson may had had a daughter Susan. Susan Bezanson was living in Mary's household in the 1901 Census.1

Census Summary

1820
Birth
1822
1830
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
Census
1901

Census, Residence

Census1901Mary Romans appeared on the census of 1901 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Edward James Bezanson, James Andrew Bezanson and Ethel Bezanson.1
Last Edited16 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S470] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Halifax City", Ward=3, Division=2, Page=14, Entry=37-41, Family=135, Film=T-6451, but names and birth dates for the people in the household do not match exactly, so it is possible this is not the right family or, more likely, some of the dates are not correct on one or the other of the various sources.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 44.

Mary Ann Jollimore

F, #1178

Family

George Elkanah Bezanson b. 14 Apr 1821, d. 8 Sep 1892
Children
     Mary Ann Jollimore married George Elkanah Bezanson on 5 December 1853. He was 32.1 Mary Ann Jollimore and George Elkanah Bezanson separated circa 1863.1
Last Edited19 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 44.

Mary Bezanson

F, #1179, b. 14 November 1865, d. 3 October 1928
Father*George Elkanah Bezanson b. 14 Apr 1821, d. 8 Sep 1892
Mother*Mary Romans b. 12 Dec 1822
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Mary Bezanson was born on 14 November 1865.1 She was a seamstress.1 She never married. She brought up brother Edward's children at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She died on 3 October 1928 at age 62.1

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1865
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
Census
1921
Death
1928

Census, Residence

Census1921Mary Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at 202 Brumond Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the household of Ethel Bezanson with Edward Hiltz and Elizabeth Emma Hiltz.2
Last Edited19 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 44.
  2. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Halifax (City), Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Page: 17; Lines: 45-48.

Edward James Bezanson

M, #1180, b. 19 June 1870
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 152.1
Father*George Elkanah Bezanson b. 14 Apr 1821, d. 8 Sep 1892
Mother*Mary Romans b. 12 Dec 1822

Family

Mary Emma Sullivan b. 1873, d. 11 Feb 1896
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Edward James Bezanson was born on 19 June 1870.1 He married Mary Emma Sullivan on 11 April 1893 at Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was 22.2,1 Edward James Bezanson became a widower at age 25 upon the death of his wife Mary Emma Sullivan on 11 February 1896.3

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1870
1880
1890
1900
Census
1901

Census, Residence

LivedEdward James Bezanson lived in 155 West 6th Street, South Boston, Massachusetts.4
LivedHe lived in 171 1/2 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia.4
Census1901He appeared on the census of 1901 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the household of Mary Romans with James Andrew Bezanson and Ethel Bezanson.5
Last Edited13 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 44.
  2. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Sullivan, Mary E; Bezantson, Edward J; Registration Year: 1893; Book: 1818; Page: 281; Number: 123.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 44, 105.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 105.
  5. [S470] Kris Hewitt, "Halifax District, Nova Scotia Census, 1901: Halifax City", Ward=3, Division=2, Page=14, Entry=37-41, Family=135, Film=T-6451, but names and birth dates for the people in the household do not match exactly, so it is possible this is not the right family or, more likely, some of the dates are not correct on one or the other of the various sources.