Ria Clare Bezanson1

F, #27821, b. 5 January 1898
Father*Elgin Delmer Bezanson2 b. c 1851, d. 26 Feb 1933
Mother*Bertha Ann Prescott2 b. 3 Sep 1875, d. 29 Oct 1964

Family

William A. Thomson b. c 1893
Children
     Ria Clare Bezanson was born on 5 January 1898 at Wentworh County, Ontario.3,4 She married William A. Thomson on 25 December 1915 at Hamilton, Ontario. She was 17.1

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1901Ria Clare Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Paris, Ontario, in the household of Elgin Delmer Bezanson and Bertha Ann Prescott with George Bezanson, Elgin Ray Bezanson, Helen Maud Bezanson, Olive Louise Bezanson and Irene Eros Bezanson.5
Census1911Ria Clare Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at 98 John Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, in the household of Bertha Ann Prescott with Helen Maud Bezanson, Olive Louise Bezanson and Irene Eros Bezanson.6
Census1930William A. Thomson and Ria Clare Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 6109 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, with Olive Thomson, Margaret Thomson, Marie Thomson, Irene Eros Bezanson and Bertha Ann Prescott.7
Last Edited17 Aug 2020

Citations

  1. [S857] Archives of Ontario, "Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938", Ria Clare Bezanson; William A. Shomson [Thomson]; 25 December 1915.
  2. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Paris (Town/Ville), Brant (south/sud), Ontario; Family: 19; Page: 2.
  3. [S435] Archives of Ontario, "Ontario, Canada, Births, 183-1914", Ria Clare Bezanson; 5 January 1898.
  4. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Paris (Town/Ville), Brant (south/sud), Ontario; Family: 19; Page: 2; where her birth date is "6 Jan 1898."
  5. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Paris (Town/Ville), Brant (south/sud), Ontario; Family: 19; Page: 2; where Elgin's birth date is "2 Nov 1864", but his age is 47, which differs by 10 years.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; 8 - Ward six, Hamilton East, Ontario; Family: 358; Page: 32.
  7. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; FHL Film: 2340177; ED: 0623; Page: 13A; Lines: 12-19.

Irene Eros Bezanson1

F, #27822, b. 3 December 1899
Father*Elgin Delmer Bezanson2 b. c 1851, d. 26 Feb 1933
Mother*Bertha Ann Prescott2 b. 3 Sep 1875, d. 29 Oct 1964

Family

Sydney Prescott b. c 1899
     Irene Eros Bezanson was born on 3 December 1899 at Brant County, Ontario.3,1 She married Sydney Prescott on 23 May 1922 at Hamilton, Ontario. She was 22.4

Census Summary

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1910
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1911
1920
1930
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1930

Census, Residence

Census1901Irene Eros Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Paris, Ontario, in the household of Elgin Delmer Bezanson and Bertha Ann Prescott with George Bezanson, Elgin Ray Bezanson, Helen Maud Bezanson, Olive Louise Bezanson and Ria Clare Bezanson.5
Census1911Irene Eros Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at 98 John Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, in the household of Bertha Ann Prescott with Helen Maud Bezanson, Olive Louise Bezanson and Ria Clare Bezanson.6
Census1930Irene Eros Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 6109 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, in the household of William A. Thomson and Ria Clare Bezanson with Olive Thomson, Margaret Thomson, Marie Thomson and Bertha Ann Prescott.7
Last Edited17 Feb 2020

Citations

  1. [S892] FamilySearch, Ontario Births, 1869-1911, Irene Eros Bezanson; 3 December 1899.
  2. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Paris (Town/Ville), Brant (south/sud), Ontario; Family: 19; Page: 2.
  3. [S435] Archives of Ontario, "Ontario, Canada, Births, 183-1914", Ria Clare Bezanson; 3 December 1899.
  4. [S857] Archives of Ontario, "Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938", Irene Eros Bezanson; Sydney Prescott; 23 May 1922.
  5. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Paris (Town/Ville), Brant (south/sud), Ontario; Family: 19; Page: 2; where Elgin's birth date is "2 Nov 1864", but his age is 47, which differs by 10 years.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; 8 - Ward six, Hamilton East, Ontario; Family: 358; Page: 32.
  7. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; FHL Film: 2340177; ED: 0623; Page: 13A; Lines: 12-19.

George James Bezanson1,2

M, #27829, b. circa 1818, d. 27 July 1893
I have not discovered George's connection to the known Bezanson lineage.

Family

Maria (?) b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
Children
     George James Bezanson was born circa 1818 at Nova Scotia.2 He married Maria (?).2 George James Bezanson became a widower upon the death of his wife Maria (?) before April 1871.3 George James Bezanson died on 27 July 1893 at Hamilton, Ontario.1

Census Summary

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1881
1890
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1891
Death
1893

Census, Residence

Census1861George James Bezanson and Maria (?) appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, with Rosina Bezanson, John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson, George J Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.2
Census1871George James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at East Flamboro, Ontario, with Ellen Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson and George J Bezanson.3
Census1881George James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at East Flamboro, Ontario, with a person named Lelia Campbell, age 11.4
Census1891George James Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at East Flamboro, Ontario, in the household of Joseph and Mary Beaty. Mary Beaty was probably George's daughter.5
Last Edited17 Aug 2020

Citations

  1. [S794] Archives of Ontario, "Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948", George James Bezanson; Age: 78; Birth Date: abt 1815; Birth Place: Hamilton, Ontario; Death Date: 27 July 1893; Death Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada.
  2. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."
  3. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: C-9925; Family: 109; Page: 29-30.
  4. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: C_13256; Family: 122; Page: 27.
  5. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: T-6378; Family: 108; Page: 21-22.

Maria (?)1

F, #27830, b. circa 1827, d. before April 1871

Family

George James Bezanson b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Children
     Maria (?) was born circa 1827 at Upper Canada.1 She married George James Bezanson.1 George James Bezanson and Maria (?) appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, with Rosina Bezanson, John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson, George J Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.1 Maria (?) died before April 1871 when her husband George James Bezanson was listed as a widow on the census of 1871.2

Census Summary

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1827
1830
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1870
Death
1871
Last Edited17 Feb 2020

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."
  2. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: C-9925; Family: 109; Page: 29-30.

Rosina Bezanson1

F, #27831, b. circa 1847
Father*George James Bezanson1 b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Mother*Maria (?)1 b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
     Rosina Bezanson was born circa 1847 at Upper Canada.1 She appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, in the household of George James Bezanson and Maria (?) with John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson, George J Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.1

Census Summary

1840
Birth
1847
1850
1860
Census
1861
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."

John A Bezanson1

M, #27832, b. circa 1848
Father*George James Bezanson1 b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Mother*Maria (?)1 b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
     John A Bezanson was born circa 1848 at Upper Canada.1 He appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, in the household of George James Bezanson and Maria (?) with Rosina Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson, George J Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.1

Census Summary

1840
Birth
1848
1850
1860
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1861
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."

Mary Ann Bezanson1

F, #27833, b. circa 1853
Father*George James Bezanson1 b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Mother*Maria (?)1 b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
     Mary Ann Bezanson was born circa 1853 at Upper Canada.1

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1861Mary Ann Bezanson appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, in the household of George James Bezanson and Maria (?) with Rosina Bezanson, John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson, George J Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.1
Census1871Mary Ann Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at East Flamboro, Ontario, in the household of George James Bezanson with Ellen Bezanson and George J Bezanson.2
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."
  2. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: C-9925; Family: 109; Page: 29-30.

Ellen Bezanson1

F, #27834, b. circa 1855
Father*George James Bezanson1 b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Mother*Maria (?)1 b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
     Ellen Bezanson was born circa 1855 at Upper Canada.1

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1861Ellen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, in the household of George James Bezanson and Maria (?) with Rosina Bezanson, John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, George J Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.1
Census1871Ellen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at East Flamboro, Ontario, in the household of George James Bezanson with Mary Ann Bezanson and George J Bezanson.2
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."
  2. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: C-9925; Family: 109; Page: 29-30.

George J Bezanson1

M, #27835, b. circa 1857
Father*George James Bezanson1 b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Mother*Maria (?)1 b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
     George J Bezanson was born circa 1857 at Upper Canada.1

Census Summary

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1860
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1870
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Census, Residence

Census1861George J Bezanson appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, in the household of George James Bezanson and Maria (?) with Rosina Bezanson, John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson and Maria A. Bezanson.1
Census1871George J Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at East Flamboro, Ontario, in the household of George James Bezanson with Ellen Bezanson and Mary Ann Bezanson.2
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."
  2. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Flamborough East, Wentworth North, Ontario; Roll: C-9925; Family: 109; Page: 29-30.

Maria A. Bezanson1

F, #27836, b. circa 1860
Father*George James Bezanson1 b. c 1818, d. 27 Jul 1893
Mother*Maria (?)1 b. c 1827, d. b Apr 1871
     Maria A. Bezanson was born circa 1860 at Upper Canada.1 She appeared on the census of 1861 at East Flamboro, Canada West, in the household of George James Bezanson and Maria (?) with Rosina Bezanson, John A Bezanson, Elgin Delmer Bezanson, Mary Ann Bezanson, Ellen Bezanson and George J Bezanson.1

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1860
Census
1861
Last Edited22 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S5] 1861 Canadian Census; East Flamboro, Wentworth, Canada West; Page: 69; Lines: 9-17, where the surname is "Bearson."

Emma J. Wilkins1

F, #27839, b. February 1857
Father*J. M. Wilkins2 b. Sep 1827
Mother*Hattie (?)2 b. Aug 1835

Family

Dr. Charles Bezanson b. c 1847, d. 16 Apr 1927
Children
     Emma J. Wilkins was born in February 1857 at Newton, Illinois.2,1 She married Dr. Charles Bezanson on 16 July 1876 at Gilead, Michigan. She was 19.1 Emma J. Wilkins filed for divorce from Dr. Charles Bezanson in July 1900 at Arkansas City, Kansas. Emma claimed that Charles abandonned her.3

Census Summary

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1900

Census, Residence

Census1880Dr. Charles Bezanson and Emma J. Wilkins appeared on the census of 1880 at Monroe, Kansas, with Fred Wilkins Bezanson and John M. Bezanson.4
Census1900Emma J. Wilkins appeared on the census of 1900 at Chicago, Illinois, with Fred Wilkins Bezanson, John M. Bezanson, J. M. Wilkins and Hattie (?)2
Last Edited26 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S895] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, "Michigan Marriage Records, 1867-1952", Chas Bezason; Emma J Wilkins; 16 July 1876.
  2. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; FHL Film: 1240282; Roll: 282; ED: 0928; Page: 15A; Lines: 43-47.
  3. [S898] News Item, "Divorces", Arkansas City Daily Traveler (Arkansas City, Kansas), 28 July 1900.
  4. [S4] 1880 U.S. Federal Census; Monroe, Anderson, Kansas; FHL Film: 1254372; Roll: 372; Image: 0352; ED: 016; Page: 174D; Lines: 14-17.

Fred Wilkins Bezanson1,2

M, #27840, b. 31 March 1877, d. 3 February 1958
Father*Dr. Charles Bezanson2 b. c 1847, d. 16 Apr 1927
Mother*Emma J. Wilkins2 b. Feb 1857

Family 1

Ada (?) b. c 1866
Child

Family 2

Virginia Ansel Cochran b. 14 Jun 1900, d. 10 Jan 1966
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Fred Wilkins Bezanson was born on 31 March 1877 at Illinois.1,2 He married Ada (?) circa 1901.3 Fred Wilkins Bezanson registered for the military service draft on 12 September 1918 while living at Houghton, Michigan.1 He married Virginia Ansel Cochran circa 1925.4 A public auction was held at their farm outside Gentry, Arkansas, on 9 November 1948.5 Fred Wilkins Bezanson died on 3 February 1958 at Stanislaus County, California, at age 80.6 He was buried in Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres, California.7

Census Summary

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1940
1950
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1950
Death
1958

Census, Residence

Census1880Fred Wilkins Bezanson appeared on the census of 1880 at Monroe, Kansas, in the household of Dr. Charles Bezanson and Emma J. Wilkins with John M. Bezanson.2
Census1900Fred Wilkins Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at Chicago, Illinois, in the household of Emma J. Wilkins with John M. Bezanson, J. M. Wilkins and Hattie (?)8
Census1910Fred Wilkins Bezanson and Ada (?) appeared on the census of 1910 at Portage, Michigan, with Vera May Bezanson and with several boarders.3
Census1920Fred Wilkins Bezanson and Ada (?) appeared on the census of 1920 at Portage, Michigan, with Vera May Bezanson.4
Census1930Fred Wilkins Bezanson and Virginia Ansel Cochran appeared on the census of 1930 at Elm Grove, Oklahoma, with Marianna Bezanson, Georgia Edna Bezanson, Mack Bezanson and Jennie Bezanson.9
Census1940Fred Wilkins Bezanson and Virginia Ansel Cochran appeared on the census of 1940 at Gentry, Arkansas, with Marianna Bezanson, Georgia Edna Bezanson, Mack Bezanson, Jennie Bezanson, Fred Olen Bezanson and Albert Bezanson.10
Census1950Fred Wilkins Bezanson and Virginia Ansel Cochran appeared on the census of 1950 at Ceres, California, with Albert Bezanson and Phillip Gale Bezanson.11
Last Edited30 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S664] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", Fred Wilkins Bezanson; Michigan, Houghton.
  2. [S4] 1880 U.S. Federal Census; Monroe, Anderson, Kansas; FHL Film: 1254372; Roll: 372; Image: 0352; ED: 016; Page: 174D; Lines: 14-17.
  3. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Portage, Houghton, Michigan; FHL Film: 1374660; Roll: T624_647; ED: 0130; Page: 27B; Lines: 67-75.
  4. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Portage, Houghton, Michigan; Roll: T625_769; Image: 703; ED: 160; Page: 27B; Lines: 63-65.
  5. [S898] News Item, "Public Sale, Tuesday, Nov. 9th", The Journal Advocate (Gentry, Oklahoma), 4 November 1948.
  6. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Fred Wilkins Bezanson; 3 February 1958.
  7. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Fred Wilkins Bezanson, Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres, California; Memorial Number: 61678893.
  8. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; FHL Film: 1240282; Roll: 282; ED: 0928; Page: 15A; Lines: 43-47.
  9. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Elm Grove, Payne, Oklahoma; FHL Film: 2341659; Roll: 1925; Image: 343.0; ED: 0014; Page: 6B; Lines: 73-79.
  10. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Gentry, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_119; ED: 4-28; Page: 10A; Lines: 16-23.
  11. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Ceres, Stanislaus, California; Roll: 1868; ED: 50-17; Sheet: 4.
  12. [S2] Fred Olen Bezanson Death Notice, Ceres Courier (Ceres, California), 23 June 2010.