Mary Bezanson

F, #401, b. 9 January 1804
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 023.1
Father*Alexander Bezanson b. 10 Jul 1779, d. bt 1825 - 1826
Mother*Catherine Sweinhammer

Family

Frederick Shupe
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Mary Bezanson was born on 9 January 1804 at Chester, Nova Scotia.1,2 She married Frederick Shupe.
Last Edited23 May 1999

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 4.
  2. [S41] Lunenburg County GenWeb Project, "Chester Township Book - Births", June 20, 1999.

John Bezanson

M, #403, b. 10 February 1805, d. 25 March 1865
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 024.1
Father*Alexander Bezanson b. 10 Jul 1779, d. bt 1825 - 1826
Mother*Catherine Sweinhammer

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz b. 1810, d. 2 Apr 1874
Children
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     John Bezanson was born on 10 February 1805 at Chester, Nova Scotia.2,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz on 24 August 1830. He was 25.4 John Bezanson died on 25 March 1865 at Middle River, Nova Scotia, at age 60.4 His estate was probated in 1865; portion of real estate ordered for sale 5 April 1865.4
Last Edited23 May 1999

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 4.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21, 4.
  3. [S41] Lunenburg County GenWeb Project, "Chester Township Book - Births", June 20, 1999.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.

Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz

F, #404, b. 1810, d. 2 April 1874
Father*Johannes Benjamin Hiltz b. 31 Aug 1778, d. 25 Jun 1844
Mother*Catherine Barbara Boutilier b. 5 Feb 1786, d. 19 Dec 1860

Family

John Bezanson b. 10 Feb 1805, d. 25 Mar 1865
Children
     Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz was born in 1810.1 She married John Bezanson on 24 August 1830. He was 25.1 Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz died on 2 April 1874.1
Last Edited24 Mar 1999

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.

John David Bezanson

M, #405, b. 4 April 1831, d. 30 November 1897
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 089.1
Father*John Bezanson b. 10 Feb 1805, d. 25 Mar 1865
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz b. 1810, d. 2 Apr 1874

Family

Elizabeth Levy b. 31 Dec 1839, d. 8 Jan 1923
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     John David Bezanson was born on 4 April 1831 at Middle River, Nova Scotia.2 He was a cooper. He married Elizabeth Levy on 12 June 1859 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Nova Scotia. He was 28. She was 19.2 John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy moved to Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, circa 1861.2 John David Bezanson died on 30 November 1897 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, at age 66.1 He was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Necum Teuch, Nova Scotia.3

Census Summary

1830
Birth
1831
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
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1881
1890
Census
1891
Death
1897

Census, Residence

Census1881John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1881 at Maria Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Reuben W. Bezanson, Herbert Bezanson, David Nathan Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson, Sydney Bezanson and Robert Bezanson.4
Census1891John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with David Nathan Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson, Maria Melissa Bezanson, Judson Clarence Bezanson, James Calvin Bezanson, Alexander Burton Bezanson and Florence M. Bezanson.5
Last Edited22 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 21.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
  3. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Necum Teuch, Stone #13, Bezanson, John D., "Bezanson John D., D. Nov. 30,1897, Aged 67 Yrs."
  4. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=John Bezanson.
  5. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 111; Page: 22; Lines: 17-25; Page: 23; Lines: 1-2.
  6. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=Sydney Bezanson.
  7. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=Robert Bezanson.

Elizabeth Levy

F, #406, b. 31 December 1839, d. 8 January 1923
Father*David Levy
Mother*Hannah Lowe

Family

John David Bezanson b. 4 Apr 1831, d. 30 Nov 1897
Children
     Elizabeth Levy was also known as Mary Elizabeth.1 She was born on 31 December 1839 at Sherwood, Nova Scotia.2 She married John David Bezanson on 12 June 1859 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Nova Scotia. She was 19. He was 28.2 Elizabeth Levy and John David Bezanson moved to Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, circa 1861.2 Elizabeth Levy died on 8 January 1923 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, at age 83.2,1 She was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Necum Teuch, Nova Scotia.1

Census Summary

1830
Birth
1839
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
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1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
Death
1923

Census, Residence

Census1881John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1881 at Maria Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Reuben W. Bezanson, Herbert Bezanson, David Nathan Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson, Sydney Bezanson and Robert Bezanson.3
Census1891John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with David Nathan Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson, Maria Melissa Bezanson, Judson Clarence Bezanson, James Calvin Bezanson, Alexander Burton Bezanson and Florence M. Bezanson.4
Census1901Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1901 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Maria Melissa Bezanson, Judson Clarence Bezanson, James Calvin Bezanson, Alexander Burton Bezanson, Florence M. Bezanson and Arthur Armstrong Bezanson.5
Census1911Mary Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, with Alexander Burton Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, William Smith, Arthur Armstrong Bezanson, James Smith and Eliza Melissa Smith.6
Census1921Mary Elizabeth Levy appeared on the census of 1921 at New Chester, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Smith and Annie Sophia Bezanson with Arthur Armstrong Bezanson, James Smith and Eliza Melissa Smith.7
Last Edited22 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Necum Teuch, Stone #14, "Bezanson Mary Elizabeth, D. Jan. 8,1923, Aged 83 Yrs. ; (Wife Of John D.)."
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
  3. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=John Bezanson.
  4. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 111; Page: 22; Lines: 17-25; Page: 23; Lines: 1-2.
  5. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 36; Page: 4; Lines: 43-50; Page 5; Line: 1; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6; Lines: 21-27.
  7. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 1; Lines: 8-14.
  8. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=Sydney Bezanson.
  9. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=Robert Bezanson.

Reuben W. Bezanson1

M, #407, b. 10 October 1859, d. 26 February 1948
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 194.2
Father*John David Bezanson b. 4 Apr 1831, d. 30 Nov 1897
Mother*Elizabeth Levy b. 31 Dec 1839, d. 8 Jan 1923

Family

Margaret E. Smith b. c 1861, d. 20 May 1921
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Reuben W. Bezanson was born on 10 October 1859 at Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.3 He married Margaret E. Smith on 11 January 1885 at Smith's Cove, Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia. He was 25.1,3 Reuben W. Bezanson died on 26 February 1948 at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 88.4

Census Summary

1850
Birth
1859
1860
1870
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
Death
1948

Census, Residence

Census1881Reuben W. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Maria Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy with Herbert Bezanson, David Nathan Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson, Sydney Bezanson and Robert Bezanson.5
Census1891Reuben W. Bezanson and Margaret E. Smith appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Mary Emily Bezanson, Anna Stachia Bezanson and William Nathan Bezanson.6
LivedReuben W. Bezanson and Margaret E. Smith lived in New Chester, Nova Scotia.7
Census1901Reuben W. Bezanson and Margaret E. Smith appeared on the census of 1901 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Mary Emily Bezanson, Anna Stachia Bezanson, William Nathan Bezanson and Reuben Freeman Bezanson.8
Census1911Reuben W. Bezanson and Margaret E. Smith appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, with Mary Emily Bezanson, Anna Stachia Bezanson, William Nathan Bezanson and Reuben Freeman Bezanson.9
Census1921Reuben W. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at New Chester, Nova Scotia, with Mary Emily Bezanson and William Nathan Bezanson.10
Last Edited31 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Maggie E. Smith; Reuben W. Bezanson; Registration Year: 1885; Book: 1817; Page: 232; Number: 14.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65, 126.
  4. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Reuben Bezanson; Registration Year: 1948; Page: 1715.
  5. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=John Bezanson.
  6. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 106; Page: 21.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 126.
  8. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 37; Page: 5; Lines: 2-7; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
  9. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 45; Page: 6; Lines: 1-6.
  10. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 1; Lines: 25-27.

Herbert Bezanson1,2

M, #408, b. 15 November 1861, d. December 1945
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 195.3
Father*John David Bezanson b. 4 Apr 1831, d. 30 Nov 1897
Mother*Elizabeth Levy b. 31 Dec 1839, d. 8 Jan 1923

Family

Hannah Langille b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Herbert Bezanson was also known as Urban, Ervin or Herbin Bezanson.4 He was born on 15 November 1861 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia.5 He married Hannah Langille on 7 July 1888. He was 26. She was 18.6 Herbert Bezanson died in December 1945 at age 84.5 He was buried in Old Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.7

Census Summary

1860
Birth
1861
1870
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
Death
1945

Census, Residence

Census1881Herbert Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Maria Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of John David Bezanson and Elizabeth Levy with Reuben W. Bezanson, David Nathan Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, John Duncan Bezanson, Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson, Sydney Bezanson and Robert Bezanson.8
Census1891Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Ellen Aurelia Bezanson and William Angus Bezanson.9
Census1901Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1901 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, with William Angus Bezanson, Hannah Laura Bezanson, James Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Melissa Agnes Bezanson and Dora Edith Bezanson.10
Census1911Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1911 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, with William Angus Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Agnes Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Robert Carl Bezanson.11
LivedHerbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille lived in Moser River, Nova Scotia.12
Census1921Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1921 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, with John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Robert Carl Bezanson, Ernest Henry Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson, Nina Belle Bezanson and Lena Bezanson.13
Last Edited7 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Melissa Agnes; Registration Year: 1898; Page: 99100532; a delayed entry recorded 17 September 1963.
  2. [S2] George Edward Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 7 January 2000, p. where he is called Herbert Bezanson in his son's death notice.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65, where four variations of the name are listed.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65, 127.
  6. [S59] Scott Winston Teal, The Sheperds of Markland, 134.
  7. [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000, "Bezanson Herbert, 1861 - 1945, (Hannah, (wife), 1870 - 1952)."
  8. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Maria Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375803, NA Film Number=C-13167, District=8, Sub-district=H, Page=29, Household=151, Name=John Bezanson.
  9. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 40; Lines: 1-4.
  10. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Smiths Cove, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family: 100; Lines: 7-14.
  11. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
  12. [S59] Scott Winston Teal, The Sheperds of Markland, 127.
  13. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
  14. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.

Hannah Langille

F, #409, b. 27 February 1870, d. 1952
Father*Jacob Langille b. 28 Jul 1824
Mother*Lavinia McKinley b. 1829

Family

Herbert Bezanson b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945
Children
     Hannah Langille was born on 27 February 1870.1 She married Herbert Bezanson on 7 July 1888. She was 18. He was 26.2 Hannah Langille died in 1952.3 She was buried in Old Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.4

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1870
1880
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
Death
1952

Census, Residence

Census1891Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, with Ellen Aurelia Bezanson and William Angus Bezanson.5
Census1901Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1901 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, with William Angus Bezanson, Hannah Laura Bezanson, James Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Melissa Agnes Bezanson and Dora Edith Bezanson.6
Census1911Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1911 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, with William Angus Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Agnes Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Robert Carl Bezanson.7
LivedHannah Langille and Herbert Bezanson lived in Moser River, Nova Scotia.1
Census1921Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille appeared on the census of 1921 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, with John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Robert Carl Bezanson, Ernest Henry Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson, Nina Belle Bezanson and Lena Bezanson.8
Last Edited7 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S59] Scott Winston Teal, The Sheperds of Markland, 127.
  2. [S59] Scott Winston Teal, The Sheperds of Markland, 134.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 65.
  4. [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000, "Bezanson Herbert, 1861 - 1945, (Hannah, (wife), 1870 - 1952)."
  5. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 40; Lines: 1-4.
  6. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Smiths Cove, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family: 100; Lines: 7-14.
  7. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
  8. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
  9. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.

William Angus Bezanson

M, #410, b. 8 January 1891, d. 12 July 1976
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 366.1
Father*Herbert Bezanson b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945
Mother*Hannah Langille b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952

Family

Jeannetta Bell Naugler b. 1 Oct 1898, d. 8 Sep 1990
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     William Angus Bezanson was born on 8 January 1891.2,3 He married Jeannetta Bell Naugler on 19 November 1919 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. He was 28. She was 21.4 William Angus Bezanson died on 12 July 1976 at Nova Scotia at age 85.2,5 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.6,7

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 July 1976:
William Angus Bezanson, 85, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Liscomb, Guysborough County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Hannah Bezanson. He resided most of his life in Moser's River. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and past grand of Armistice Lodge 138 IOOF.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Jennetta Naugler, are two daughters, Maude (Mrs. Roland Lightfoot) Kentville; Mary (Mrs. C. E. Lowe) Dartmouth; two sons, Blair, Moser's River, Norman, Edmonton; sisters, Bessie (Mrs. William Hartling), Harrigan Cove; Agnes (Mrs. Murray Naugler) and Edna (Mrs. Marshall Naugler), both of Sheet Harbor; Nettie, Dartmouth; Nina (Mrs. Murray MacDonald), Lower Sackville; five brothers, Burton, George and Robert, all of Moser's River; John, New Glasgow; and Ernest, Halifax. Eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The body will be at St. Andrew's United Church where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will in be in Riverside cemetery.8

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1891
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1976

Census, Residence

Census1891William Angus Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with Ellen Aurelia Bezanson.9
Census1901William Angus Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with Hannah Laura Bezanson, James Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Melissa Agnes Bezanson and Dora Edith Bezanson.10
Census1911William Angus Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with Laura Bezanson, Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Agnes Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Robert Carl Bezanson.11
Census1921William Angus Bezanson and Jeannetta Bell Naugler appeared on the census of 1921 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, with Hannah Maude Bezanson.12
Last Edited2 Nov 2017

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127, 206.
  3. [S142] Stephen Pace, "Riverside Cemetery, Moser River", June 19, 1999, the cemetery transcription gives his birth year as 1891.
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, William Angus; Naugler, Jeannetta Bell; Registration Year: 1919; Book: 8; Page: 325.
  5. [S142] Stephen Pace, "Riverside Cemetery, Moser River", June 19, 1999, the cemetery transcription gives his death year as 1976.
  6. [S142] Stephen Pace, "Riverside Cemetery, Moser River", June 19, 1999.
  7. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Stone #4, "Bezanson William A., 1891 - 1976 ; Jenetta B., (Wife), 1899 -."
  8. [S2] WIlliam Angus Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Chronicle-Herald|Halifax, Nova Scotia (13 July 1976).
  9. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 40; Lines: 1-4.
  10. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Smiths Cove, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family: 100; Lines: 7-14.
  11. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
  12. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 9; Lines: 37-39.
  13. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 206.

Jeannetta Bell Naugler1

F, #411, b. 1 October 1898, d. 8 September 1990
Father*Richard Naugler2 b. 21 Oct 1874
Mother*Mary Olive Smith2 b. 25 Sep 1877

Family

William Angus Bezanson b. 8 Jan 1891, d. 12 Jul 1976
Children
Jeannetta Bell (Naugler) Bezanson
Image credit: Steve Bezanson
     Jeannetta Bell Naugler was born on 1 October 1898 at Nova Scotia.2,3 She married William Angus Bezanson on 19 November 1919 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. She was 21. He was 28.1 Jeannetta Bell Naugler died on 8 September 1990 at Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, at age 91.4 She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.5

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1898
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1990

Census, Residence

Census1901Jeannetta Bell Naugler appeared on the census of 1901 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, in the household of Richard Naugler and Mary Olive Smith with Murray Naugler.2
Census1911Jeannetta Bell Naugler appeared on the census of 1911 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, in the household of Richard Naugler and Mary Olive Smith with Murray Naugler and LLoyd Naugler.3
Census1921William Angus Bezanson and Jeannetta Bell Naugler appeared on the census of 1921 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, with Hannah Maude Bezanson.6
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, William Angus; Naugler, Jeannetta Bell; Registration Year: 1919; Book: 8; Page: 325.
  2. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Smiths Cove, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Family: 105; Page: 11; Line: 50; Page: 12; Lines: 1-3.
  3. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Family: 93; Page: 10; Lines: 45-50.
  4. [S807] Steve Bezanson, "Full Bezanson Tree."
  5. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Stone #4, "Bezanson William A., 1891 - 1976 ; Jenetta B., (Wife), 1899 -."
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 9; Lines: 37-39.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 206.

Ellen Aurelia Bezanson

F, #412, b. 28 April 1889, d. 1891
Father*Herbert Bezanson b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945
Mother*Hannah Langille b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Ellen Aurelia Bezanson was born on 28 April 1889.1,2 She appeared on the census of 1891 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with William Angus Bezanson.3 Ellen Aurelia Bezanson died in 1891.4 She was buried in Old Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.5,4

Census Summary

1880
Birth
1889
1890
Census
1891
Death
1891
Last Edited11 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000, the cemetery transcription shows only her birth year.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
  3. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6313; Family: 40; Lines: 1-4.
  4. [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000.
  5. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Old Moser River, Moser River, Stone #3, Bezanson, Ellen A., "Bezanson Ellen A., 1889 - 1891;. "

Hannah Laura Bezanson

F, #413, b. 14 September 1892, d. before 5 November 1983
Father*Herbert Bezanson b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945
Mother*Hannah Langille b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952

Family

Clarence Shiers b. c 1882
Child
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Hannah Laura Bezanson was also known as Laura.1 She was born on 14 September 1892.2 She married Clarence Shiers in 1915 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.2 Hannah Laura Bezanson died before 5 November 1983.3

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1892
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1983

Census, Residence

Census1901Hannah Laura Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with William Angus Bezanson, James Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Melissa Agnes Bezanson and Dora Edith Bezanson.4
Census1911Laura Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with William Angus Bezanson, Burton Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Agnes Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Robert Carl Bezanson.1
Census1921Clarence Shiers and Hannah Laura Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Harrigan Cove, Nova Scotia, with Margaret Shiers. Hannah was living near her sister Bessie Janet Bezanson.5
Last Edited23 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
  3. [S2] Mrs. Janet Marguerite Moser Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 5 November 1983.
  4. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Smiths Cove, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family: 100; Lines: 7-14.
  5. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Port Dufferin Polling District No 34, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 2; Lines: 22-26.

James Burton Bezanson

M, #415, b. 8 March 1895, d. 22 April 1980
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 367.1
Father*Herbert Bezanson b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945
Mother*Hannah Langille b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952

Family 1

Amy Victoria Pace b. 11 May 1902, d. 30 Aug 1942
Children

Family 2

Lillian Paige Poole b. 1901, d. 10 May 1987
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     James Burton Bezanson was also known as Burton.2 He was born on 8 March 1895 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.3,4,5 He volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 11 April 1918 at McNabs Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was described as 5ft 3½in tall with gray eyes and black hair.6 He married Amy Victoria Pace on 20 October 1920 at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He was 25. She was 18.7,4 James Burton Bezanson married Lillian Paige Poole. James Burton Bezanson died on 22 April 1980 at Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 85.4,5

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1895
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1980

Census, Residence

Census1901James Burton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with William Angus Bezanson, Hannah Laura Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Melissa Agnes Bezanson and Dora Edith Bezanson.8
Census1911Burton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Moser River, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with William Angus Bezanson, Laura Bezanson, Bessie Janet Bezanson, Agnes Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Robert Carl Bezanson.2
Last Edited30 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
  2. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
  3. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, James Burton; Registration Year: 1895; Page: 99000759, a delayed entry from 14 September 1953.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127, 206.
  5. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, JAMES BEZANSON, Born=8 Mar 1895, Died=Apr 1980, Residence=XX953, Last Benefit=XX953, Issued=MA (1957 And 1959).
  6. [S808] Library and Archives Canada, "Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918", Bezanson, Burton James; Attestation; Place: McNabs Island, Nova Scotia; Date: 11 April 1918.
  7. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, James Burton; Pace, Amy Victoria; Registration Year: 1920; Book: 9; Page: 639.
  8. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Smiths Cove, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family: 100; Lines: 7-14.

Amy Victoria Pace1

F, #416, b. 11 May 1902, d. 30 August 1942

Family

James Burton Bezanson b. 8 Mar 1895, d. 22 Apr 1980
Children
     Amy Victoria Pace was born on 11 May 1902.2,3,4 She married James Burton Bezanson on 20 October 1920 at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She was 18. He was 25.1,5 Amy Victoria Pace died on 30 August 1942 at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 40.2,3,4 She was buried in Old Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.4,6
Last Edited14 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, James Burton; Pace, Amy Victoria; Registration Year: 1920; Book: 9; Page: 639.
  2. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Amy; Registration Year: 1942; Book: 201; Page: 1142.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 206.
  4. [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127, 206.
  6. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Old Moser River, Moser River, Stone #5, Bezanson, Amy V., "Bezanson Amy V., 1902 - 1942; (Wife Of James B.);. "

Lillian Paige Poole

F, #417, b. 1901, d. 10 May 1987

Family 1

George Coward

Family 2

James Burton Bezanson b. 8 Mar 1895, d. 22 Apr 1980
     Lillian Paige Poole was born in 1901 at Maine.1 She married George Coward.1 Lillian Paige Poole married James Burton Bezanson. Lillian Paige Poole died on 10 May 1987 at Berkley, Maine.2,1 She was buried in Old Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.2
Last Edited31 Oct 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 206.
  2. [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000, where she is listed with her first husband, George E. Coward, and her death year is given as 1987.

Gladys Bezanson

F, #418, b. 19 June 1925, d. 22 April 1996
Father*James Burton Bezanson b. 8 Mar 1895, d. 22 Apr 1980
Mother*Amy Victoria Pace b. 11 May 1902, d. 30 Aug 1942

Family 1

Charles Holman d. 13 Sep 1961

Family 2

Aubrey Moser
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Gladys Bezanson was born on 19 June 1925 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.1 She married Charles Holman.1 Gladys Bezanson became a widow at age 36 upon the death of her husband Charles Holman on 13 September 1961 at Sheet Harbour Hospital, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.2 Gladys Bezanson married Aubrey Moser.1 Gladys Bezanson died on 22 April 1996 at Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 70.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 24 April 1996:
MOSER, Gladys Mae - 70, Halifax, died April 22, 1996, in the Halifax Infirmary.

Born June 19, 1925, at Moser River, she was a daughter of the late James Burton and Amy Victoria (Pace) Bezanson. She retired in 1990 from Moirs Ltd. after 21 years as a packer. She was once owner and operator of a restaurant in Sheet Harbour. She enjoyed bingo and was a past member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Watt Section.

Surviving are her husband, Aubrey; son, Barry, Dartmouth; sisters, Pearl (Mrs. Gerald Kenney), Grace (Mrs. Ralph Fisher), Lillian (Mrs. Alex Holman), Sheet Harbour; brother, Russell, Sheet Harbour; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Holman.

Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Watt Section, Rev. John Leddicote officiating. Burial in church cemetery.1
She was buried on 25 April 1996 in St. Andrew's Anglican Church Cemetery, Watt Section, Nova Scotia.1
Last Edited13 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S2] Gladys Mae Moser Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 24 April 1996.
  2. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Holman, Charles; Registration Year: 1961; Page: 5426.

Lillian Mary Bezanson1

F, #420, b. 27 April 1921, d. 2 July 2008
Father*James Burton Bezanson b. 8 Mar 1895, d. 22 Apr 1980
Mother*Amy Victoria Pace b. 11 May 1902, d. 30 Aug 1942

Family

Alexander Godfrey Holman b. 27 Aug 1902, d. 21 Jul 1994
Children
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Lillian Mary Bezanson was born on 27 April 1921 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1,2 She married Alexander Godfrey Holman circa 1939.2 Lillian Mary Bezanson died on 2 July 2008 at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 87.2 She was buried on 5 July 2008 in St. Andrew's Anglican Church Cemetery, Watt Section, Nova Scotia.2

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 4 July 2008:
HOLMAN, Lillian Mary - 87, Sheet Harbour, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital.

Born April 27, 1921, in Moser River, she was a daughter of the late James and Amy (Pace) Bezanson. Lillian was employed at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital for many years. She enjoyed knitting, puzzle books, gardening and spending time with her family, and until the last few years, going to bingo and card parties. Lillian was a member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church and Guild, Watt Section.

A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by sons, Cyril (Joan), Carl (Joan), both of Dartmouth; Eugene (Patsy), Leonard (Karen), both of Sheet Harbour; daughter, Annie (Max) White, Porter's Lake; brother, Russell (Violet), Quoddy; sister, Grace Fisher, Halifax; grandchildren, Erika, Carl Jr., Susan, Scott, Pamela, Chantelle, Crystal, Nicole, Adam, Beverly and Amy; great-grandchildren, Kaya, Lauren, Jenna, Taylor, Emily, Nickolas, Benjamin, Dale, Julia, Jordan, Olivia, Avery, Isabella and Sophie.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Alexander, who passed away in 1994; sisters, Gladys and Pearl; grandsons, Robert and Karl; stepmother, Lillian Coward.

Visitation today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. , both in D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Watt Section, Rev. Kay Knott officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.2
Last Edited28 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Lillian Mary Bezanson; Date: 27 April 1921; Place: Halifax, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1921; Number: 40800471; Father: James Burton Bezanson; Mother: Amy Victoria Bezanson.
  2. [S2] Lillian Mary Holman Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 4 July 2008.