Manson Franklin

M, #162
Father*Isaac Newton Franklin
Mother*Mary Ann Bezanson b. 1840
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Last Edited15 Feb 1999

Emma Lyon Bezanson

F, #163, b. circa 1845, d. 1925
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 074.1
Father*John Bezanson b. 25 Jan 1804, d. c 20 Jul 1854
Mother*Mary Ann Lyon b. 1804, d. 4 Feb 1865

Family

John D. Haron b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Children
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Emma Lyon Bezanson was born circa 1845.2 She married John D. Haron.3 Emma Lyon Bezanson died in 1925 at Newton, Massachusetts.4

Census Summary

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Death
1925

Census, Residence

LivedEmma Lyon Bezanson and John D. Haron lived in Waltham, Massachusetts.3
Census1880John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson appeared on the census of 1880 at Lexington, Massachusetts, with Frank Haron and Ella M. Haron and also with Ella Rowe (F, 31, sister-in-law) and Frank H. Rowe (M, 6m, nephew.)5
Census1890John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, with Frank Haron, Ella M. Haron, Edith Haron, Ethel May Haron, Arthur D. Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.6
Census1910Emma Lyon Bezanson appeared on the census of 1910 at 184 Robbins Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of Arthur D. Haron with Edith Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.7
Census1920Emma Lyon Bezanson appeared on the census of 1920 at 84 Adams Ave, Newton, Massachusetts, with Edith Haron, Arthur D. Haron and Fred L. Haron.8
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16, 55.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 55.
  4. [S806] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "Massachusetts Death Index, 1901-1980", Haron, Emma L (Bezanson); Year: 1925.
  5. [S4] 1880 U.S. Federal Census; Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1254539; Roll: 539; Image: 0101; ED: 367; Page: 310A; Lines: 11-16.
  6. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  7. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1051; Page: 6B; Lines: 69-73.
  8. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Newton Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_716; Image: 948; ED: 366; Page: 4A; Lines: 36-39.

Ella M. Haron1

F, #165, b. 30 September 1877, d. before 2 April 1930
Father*John D. Haron1 b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson1 b. c 1845, d. 1925

Family

Albert Henry Olney b. c 1873
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Ella M. Haron was born on 30 September 1877 at Watertown, Massachusetts.2,1 She married Albert Henry Olney on 17 September 1902 at Waltham, Massachusetts. She was 24.3 Ella M. Haron died before 2 April 1930 when her husband Albert Henry Olney was listed as widowed on the 1930 census while living with her sister Elsie.4

Census Summary

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1930
Death
1930

Census, Residence

Census1880Ella M. Haron appeared on the census of 1880 at Lexington, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Frank Haron.5
Census1890Ella M. Haron appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Frank Haron, Edith Haron, Ethel May Haron, Arthur D. Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.1
Census1910Ella M. Haron appeared on the census of 1910 at 96 Orange Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of Harold Royle and Ethel May Haron with Norman Royle and Albert Henry Olney.6
Census1920Albert Henry Olney and Ella M. Haron appeared on the census of 1920 at 218 Adams Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.7
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  2. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Haron, Ella Tapley; Watertown Birth Register; Year: 1877; Volume: 287; Page: 225; Number: 76.
  3. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Haron, Ella Tapley; Olney, Albert Henry; Waltham Marriage Register; Year: 1902; Volume: 525; Page: 652; Number: 179.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340665; Roll: 930; Image: 682.0; ED: 0499; Page: 1A; Lines: 41-45.
  5. [S4] 1880 U.S. Federal Census; Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1254539; Roll: 539; Image: 0101; ED: 367; Page: 310A; Lines: 11-16.
  6. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1052; Page: 11A; Lines: 5-9.
  7. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_719; Image: 1152; ED: 504; Page: 1B; Lines: 91-92.

Frank Haron

M, #166, b. 19 October 1874, d. 1938
Father*John D. Haron b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson b. c 1845, d. 1925

Family

Marion Winnifred Steele b. c 1879
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Frank Haron was also known as Francis Hollis Haron.1 He was born on 19 October 1874 at Watertown, Massachusetts.1,2,3,4 He married Marion Winnifred Steele on 26 June 1901 at Waltham, Massachusetts. He was 26.3 Frank Haron registered for the military service draft circa 1917 while living at 47 Columbus Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts.4 He died in 1938 at Waltham, Massachusetts.5

Census Summary

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1880
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1880
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1900
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1910
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1920
1930
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1930
Death
1938

Census, Residence

Census1880Frank Haron appeared on the census of 1880 at Lexington, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Ella M. Haron.6
Census1890Frank Haron appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Ella M. Haron, Edith Haron, Ethel May Haron, Arthur D. Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.2
Census1910Frank Haron and Marion Winnifred Steele appeared on the census of 1910 at 47 Columbus Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts.7
Census1920Frank Haron and Marion Winnifred Steele appeared on the census of 1920 at 47 Columbus Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts, with 6 roomers who do not appear to be related.8
Census1930Frank Haron and Marion Winnifred Steele appeared on the census of 1930 at 83C Columbus Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts.9
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Haron, Francis Hollis; Watertown Birth Register; Year: 1874; Volume: 260; Page: 241; Number: 124.
  2. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  3. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Haron, Frank Hollis; Steele, Marion Winnifred; Waltham Marriage Register; Year: 1901; Volume: 513; Page: 632; Number: 102.
  4. [S664] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", Haron, Frank; Massachusetts, Waltham; Number: 21255.
  5. [S806] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "Massachusetts Death Index, 1901-1980", Haron, Frank H; Year: 1938.
  6. [S4] 1880 U.S. Federal Census; Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1254539; Roll: 539; Image: 0101; ED: 367; Page: 310A; Lines: 11-16.
  7. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 1, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1038; Page: 8B; Lines: 72-73.
  8. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 1, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_719; Image: 645; ED: 483; Page: 8A; Lines: 16-23.
  9. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340665; Roll: 930; Image: 318.0; ED: 0487; Page: 11A; Lines: 39-40.

Arthur D. Haron1

M, #167, b. June 1882
Father*John D. Haron1 b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson1 b. c 1845, d. 1925
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Arthur D. Haron was born in June 1882 at Massachusetts.1

Census Summary

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1930
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1930

Census, Residence

Census1890Arthur D. Haron appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Frank Haron, Ella M. Haron, Edith Haron, Ethel May Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.1
Census1910Arthur D. Haron appeared on the census of 1910 at 184 Robbins Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, with Edith Haron, Fred L. Haron, Elsie L. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson.2
Census1920Arthur D. Haron appeared on the census of 1920 at 84 Adams Ave, Newton, Massachusetts, in the household of Emma Lyon Bezanson with Edith Haron and Fred L. Haron.3
Census1930Edith Haron and Arthur D. Haron appeared on the census of 1930 at 19 Brahmns Street, Boston, Massachusetts, as boarders in the household of Emma Bacher (F, 47), who was probably not related to them; Emma's parents were born in Germany.4
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  2. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1051; Page: 6B; Lines: 69-73.
  3. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Newton Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_716; Image: 948; ED: 366; Page: 4A; Lines: 36-39.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340692; Roll: 957; Image: 482.0; ED: 0510; Page: 24B; Lines: 64-66.

Ted Haron

M, #168
Father*John D. Haron b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson b. c 1845, d. 1925
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Last Edited19 Jun 2001

Ethel May Haron1,2

F, #169, b. June 1880
Father*John D. Haron1 b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson1 b. c 1845, d. 1925

Family

Harold Royle b. c 1876
Child
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Ethel May Haron was born in June 1880 at Massachusetts.1 She married Harold Royle on 5 April 1904 at Waltham, Massachusetts. She was 23.2

Census Summary

1880
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1880
1890
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1890
1900
1910
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1910

Census, Residence

Census1890Ethel May Haron appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Frank Haron, Ella M. Haron, Edith Haron, Arthur D. Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.1
Census1910Harold Royle and Ethel May Haron appeared on the census of 1910 at 96 Orange Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, with Norman Royle, Albert Henry Olney and Ella M. Haron.3
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  2. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Haron, Ethel May; Royle, Harold; Waltham Marriage Register; Year: 1901; Volume: 547; Page: 642; Number: 35.
  3. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1052; Page: 11A; Lines: 5-9.

Edith Haron1

F, #170, b. September 1876
Father*John D. Haron1 b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson1 b. c 1845, d. 1925
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Edith Haron was born in September 1876 at Massachusetts.1

Census Summary

1870
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1880
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1890
1900
1910
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1910
1920
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1920
1930
Census
1930

Census, Residence

Census1890Edith Haron appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Frank Haron, Ella M. Haron, Ethel May Haron, Arthur D. Haron, Fred L. Haron and Elsie L. Haron.1
Census1910Edith Haron appeared on the census of 1910 at 184 Robbins Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of Arthur D. Haron with Fred L. Haron, Elsie L. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson.2
Census1920Edith Haron appeared on the census of 1920 at 84 Adams Ave, Newton, Massachusetts, in the household of Emma Lyon Bezanson with Arthur D. Haron and Fred L. Haron.3
Census1930Edith Haron and Arthur D. Haron appeared on the census of 1930 at 19 Brahmns Street, Boston, Massachusetts, as boarders in the household of Emma Bacher (F, 47), who was probably not related to them; Emma's parents were born in Germany.4
Last Edited16 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  2. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1051; Page: 6B; Lines: 69-73.
  3. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Newton Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_716; Image: 948; ED: 366; Page: 4A; Lines: 36-39.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340692; Roll: 957; Image: 482.0; ED: 0510; Page: 24B; Lines: 64-66.

Elsie L. Haron1

F, #171, b. 8 November 1888, d. 20 October 1956
Father*John D. Haron1 b. c 1848, d. b 1910
Mother*Emma Lyon Bezanson1 b. c 1845, d. 1925

Family

Charles H. Brodrick b. 28 Feb 1891, d. 2 Nov 1969
Child
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Elsie L. Haron was born on 8 November 1888 at Waltham, Massachusetts.2,1,3 She married Charles H. Brodrick circa 1917.4 Elsie L. Haron died on 20 October 1956 at age 67.3 She was buried in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham, Massachusetts.3

Census Summary

1880
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1888
1890
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1890
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1910
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1940
1950
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1950
Death
1956

Census, Residence

Census1890Elsie L. Haron appeared on the census of 1890 at 12 Sharon Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of John D. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson with Frank Haron, Ella M. Haron, Edith Haron, Ethel May Haron, Arthur D. Haron and Fred L. Haron.1
Census1910Elsie L. Haron appeared on the census of 1910 at 184 Robbins Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, in the household of Arthur D. Haron with Edith Haron, Fred L. Haron and Emma Lyon Bezanson.5
Census1920Charles H. Brodrick and Elsie L. Haron appeared on the census of 1920 at 34 Howard Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.6
Census1930Charles H. Brodrick and Elsie L. Haron appeared on the census of 1930 at 172 Weston Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, with Charles Warren Brodrick and Albert Henry Olney.4
Census1940Charles H. Brodrick and Elsie L. Haron appeared on the census of 1940 at 97 Claremont Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, with Charles Warren Brodrick.7
Census1950Charles H. Brodrick and Elsie L. Haron appeared on the census of 1950 at Sewell Road, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.8
Last Edited16 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240667; Roll: 667; ED: 0979; Page: 7A; Lines: 15-23.
  2. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Haron, Ella Tapley; Waltham Birth Register; Year: 1888; Volume: 386; Page: 304; Number: 311.
  3. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Elsie Lillian (Haron) Brodrick; Birth: 14 November 1889; Death: 20 October 1956; Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA; Memorial Number: 170425682.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340665; Roll: 930; Image: 682.0; ED: 0499; Page: 1A; Lines: 41-45.
  5. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374619; Roll: T624_606; ED: 1051; Page: 6B; Lines: 69-73.
  6. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham Ward 1, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_719; Image: 612; ED: 482; Page: 14B; Lines: 93-94.
  7. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1619; ED: 9-527; Page: 3B; Lines: 77-80; Page: 4A; Line: 1.
  8. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Wolfeboro, Carroll, New Hampshire; Roll: 6135; ED: 2-24; Page: 16.

David Bezanson

M, #172, b. June 1844, d. March 1931
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 075.1
Father*John Bezanson b. 25 Jan 1804, d. c 20 Jul 1854
Mother*Mary Ann Lyon b. 1804, d. 4 Feb 1865

Family 1

Elizabeth Marsten b. 1846, d. 5 Sep 1876
Children

Family 2

Laura Ellen Nichols b. 1860, d. 28 Jan 1927
Children
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     David Bezanson was also known as David Roland Bezanson.2 He was born in June 1844 at Canada.3,4 He married Elizabeth Marsten on 7 October 1869. He was 25.5 David Bezanson married Laura Ellen Nichols on 10 October 1877. He was 33.5 David Bezanson was a boat builder in 1911.6 He died in March 1931 at Seattle, Washington, at age 86.7

Census Summary

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Birth
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1890
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1891
1900
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1900
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1910
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1911
1920
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1921
1930
Death
1931

Census, Residence

Census1871David Bezanson and Elizabeth Marsten appeared on the census of 1871 at Windsor, Nova Scotia, with Afton Fenton Bezanson.8
Census1881David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1881 at Scotch Village, Nova Scotia, with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson and Austin Bezanson.9
Census1891David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1891 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson, Austin Bezanson, Ralph Bezanson, James Harold Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and Lillian Bezanson.10
Census1900David Bezanson and Ralph Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at 20 Union Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, with Walter Grant Bezanson living nearby.4
Census1901David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1901 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, with James Harold Bezanson and Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and also with Rachel Morris (F, 50), a domestic.11
Census1911David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1911 at Kempt, Nova Scotia, with Clarence Lauraine Bezanson, Lillian Bezanson and Clifford Avon Bezanson.6
Census1921David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1921 at Kempt, Nova Scotia, with Clifford Avon Bezanson.12
Last Edited26 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 69901865, a delayed entry from 30 August 1928.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16, 56, where the birth year is "1845."
  4. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Beverly Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 640; Page: 10B; ED: 258.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Kempt poll district, Hants, Nova Scotia; Family: 39; Page: 4.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16, 56.
  8. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10540; Family: 21; Page: 6; where the surname is spelled "Paysantson", but the family members include David, Elizabeth, and Afton. Afton's age is 8 months, with a birth month of July, a close match with other sources.
  9. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Scotch, Hants, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375810, NA Film Number=C-13174, District=18, Sub-district=G, Division=2, Page Number=24, Household Number=114, Name=David Bezanson.
  10. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family: 1; Page: 1.
  11. [S4] 1901 U.S. Federal Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Family: 70; Page: 8.
  12. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Kempt Polling District No 6B, Hants, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: ?; Page: 2; Lines: 23-25.

Elizabeth Marsten

F, #173, b. 1846, d. 5 September 1876

Family

David Bezanson b. Jun 1844, d. Mar 1931
Children
     Elizabeth Marsten was also known as Elizabeth Barrens. She was born in 1846.1 She married David Bezanson on 7 October 1869. He was 25.2 David Bezanson and Elizabeth Marsten appeared on the census of 1871 at Windsor, Nova Scotia, with Afton Fenton Bezanson.3 Elizabeth Marsten died on 5 September 1876 at Windsor, Nova Scotia.4,1

Census Summary

1840
Birth
1846
1850
1860
1870
Census
1871
Death
1876
Last Edited26 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16, 56.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  3. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10540; Family: 21; Page: 6; where the surname is spelled "Paysantson", but the family members include David, Elizabeth, and Afton. Afton's age is 8 months, with a birth month of July, a close match with other sources.
  4. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Mrs David; Registration Year: 1876; Book: 1809; Page: 133; Number: 168.

Laura Ellen Nichols

F, #174, b. 1860, d. 28 January 1927
Father*James Nichols
Mother*Margaret (?)

Family

David Bezanson b. Jun 1844, d. Mar 1931
Children
     Laura Ellen Nichols was born in 1860 at Burlington, Nova Scotia ?.1 She married David Bezanson on 10 October 1877. He was 33.2 Laura Ellen Nichols died on 28 January 1927 at Seattle, Washington.3

Census Summary

1860
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1860
1870
1880
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1881
1890
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1891
1900
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1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
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1921
Death
1927

Census, Residence

Census1881David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1881 at Scotch Village, Nova Scotia, with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson and Austin Bezanson.4
Census1891David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1891 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson, Austin Bezanson, Ralph Bezanson, James Harold Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and Lillian Bezanson.5
Census1901David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1901 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, with James Harold Bezanson and Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and also with Rachel Morris (F, 50), a domestic.6
Census1911David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1911 at Kempt, Nova Scotia, with Clarence Lauraine Bezanson, Lillian Bezanson and Clifford Avon Bezanson.7
Census1921David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1921 at Kempt, Nova Scotia, with Clifford Avon Bezanson.8
Last Edited26 May 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 16, 56.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  3. [S758] Washington State Archives, "Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960", Bezanson, Laurie E; Date: 28 January 1927.
  4. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Scotch, Hants, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375810, NA Film Number=C-13174, District=18, Sub-district=G, Division=2, Page Number=24, Household Number=114, Name=David Bezanson.
  5. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family: 1; Page: 1.
  6. [S4] 1901 U.S. Federal Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Family: 70; Page: 8.
  7. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Kempt poll district, Hants, Nova Scotia; Family: 39; Page: 4.
  8. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Kempt Polling District No 6B, Hants, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: ?; Page: 2; Lines: 23-25.
  9. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine; Registration Year: 1904; Page: 69901865, a delayed entry from 30 August 1928.

Afton Fenton Bezanson1

M, #175, b. July 1869, d. 9 November 1906
Father*David Bezanson b. Jun 1844, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Elizabeth Marsten b. 1846, d. 5 Sep 1876

Family

Emily Swett Morris b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 1956
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Afton Fenton Bezanson was born in July 1869 at Canada.2,3 He lived at Marblehead, Massachusetts.2 He was a boat builder.4 He and Walter Grant Bezanson were involved in the search for their brother Ralph Bezanson when he went missing aboard his sailboat. Ralph Bezanson drowned when his twenty-two-foot sailboat capsized in a squall.5 Afton Fenton Bezanson married Emily Swett Morris on 11 August 1903 at Wisconsin. He was 34. She was 33.6,7 Afton Fenton Bezanson died on 9 November 1906 at Long Beach, California, at age 37.4 He was killed when the Bixby Hotel collapsed during construction. At least nine workmen died at the scene and one died several months later.4,8 (Los Angeles Herald articles: 10 November pg. 1, pg. 2, 13 November pg. 8)
     His son and namesake Afton Fenton Bezanson was born after his death.
     His widow Emily Swett Morris and his children Leila Woodbury Bezanson and Afton Fenton Bezanson brought suit against the building contractor seeking $25,000 in damages.9

Census Summary

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1900
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1900
Death
1906

Census, Residence

Census1871Afton Fenton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1871 at Windsor, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Elizabeth Marsten.10
Census1881Afton Fenton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Scotch Village, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson and Austin Bezanson.11
Census1891Afton Fenton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson, Austin Bezanson, Ralph Bezanson, James Harold Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and Lillian Bezanson.12
Census1900Afton Fenton Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at 24 Bartlett Street, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, in the household of Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson with David Bezanson and Ralph Bezanson.3
Last Edited29 May 2022

Citations

  1. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Afton Fenton; Marblehead Birth Register; Year: 1907; Volume: 566; Page: 614.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  3. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Beverly Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 640; Page: 10B; ED: 258.
  4. [S788] FamilySearch, Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, Bezanson, Afton; Marblehead; Year: 1906; Number: 469; Film: 2258378.
  5. [S19] Article, "Beverly Boat Builder May Be Drowned", The Boston Evening Transcript (Boston, Massachusetts), 14 August 1902, p. 5.
  6. [S930] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915", Afton F Bezanson; Age: 33; Birth Place: Nova Scotia; Birth Year: abt 1870; Father: David R Bezanson; Mother: Elizabeth Barron; Marriage Date: 11 August 1903; Marriage Place: Marblehead, Massachusetts; Spouse: Emma S Morris.
  7. [S930] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915", Emma S Morris; Age: 33; Birth Place: Marblehead; Birth Year: abt 1870; Father: Albert F Morris; Mother: Emily G Sweet; Marriage Date: 11 August 1903; Marriage Place: Marblehead, Massachusetts; Spouse: Afton F Bezanson.
  8. [S19] Article, "Nine Workers Killed in Hotel Bixby Disaster", The Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, California), 10 November 1906, p. 1.
  9. [S19] Article, "File Damage Suits Against Contractor", The Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, California), 7 November 1907, p. 5.
  10. [S5] 1871 Canadian Census; Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10540; Family: 21; Page: 6; where the surname is spelled "Paysantson", but the family members include David, Elizabeth, and Afton. Afton's age is 8 months, with a birth month of July, a close match with other sources.
  11. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Scotch, Hants, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375810, NA Film Number=C-13174, District=18, Sub-district=G, Division=2, Page Number=24, Household Number=114, Name=David Bezanson.
  12. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family: 1; Page: 1.
  13. [S826] Holbrook Research Institute, "Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections, 1620-1988", Bezanson, Leila Woodbury; Marblehead Birth Register; Year: 1904; Image: 2597; a delayed entry recorded in January 1907 for a birth in Long Beach, California in 1904.

Walter Grant Bezanson1

M, #176, b. March 1871, d. 4 November 1961
Father*David Bezanson b. Jun 1844, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Elizabeth Marsten b. 1846, d. 5 Sep 1876

Family

Clara Jackson b. 23 Dec 1866, d. 12 Sep 1951
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Walter Grant Bezanson was born in March 1871 at Canada.2,3 He was a boat builder.4 He married Clara Jackson.5 Walter Grant Bezanson and Afton Fenton Bezanson were involved in the search for their brother Ralph Bezanson when he went missing aboard his sailboat. Ralph Bezanson drowned when his twenty-two-foot sailboat capsized in a squall.6 Walter Grant Bezanson became a naturalized U.S. citizen on 19 March 1926 at California.1 He died on 4 November 1961 at California at age 90.7

Census Summary

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1940
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1950
1960
Death
1961

Census, Residence

Census1881Walter Grant Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Scotch Village, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Flora Bezanson and Austin Bezanson.8
Census1891Walter Grant Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Flora Bezanson, Austin Bezanson, Ralph Bezanson, James Harold Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and Lillian Bezanson.9
Census1900Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1900 at 24 Bartlett Street, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, with Afton Fenton Bezanson and with David Bezanson and Ralph Bezanson living nearby.3
Census1910Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1910 at Newport Avenue, Long Beach, California.4
Census1920Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1920 at 478 OFarrell Street, San Pedro, California, with a boarder named Robert Hurley (M, 54.)10
Census1930Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1930 at 1653 First Street, La Rambla, California.11
Census1940Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1940 at Inglewood, Califronia.12
Census1950Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1950 at 1127 1st Street, Gardena, California.13
Last Edited8 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S772] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957", Walter Grant Bezanson, California, Declaration of Intention 27 Januarry 1920, Petition 17 December 1925, Certificater of Naturalization 19 March 1926.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56, where the birth year is "1872."
  3. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Beverly Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 640; Page: 10B; ED: 258.
  4. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Long Beach Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; FHL Film: 1374098; Roll: T624_85; ED: 0038; Page: 20B; Lines: 83-84.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  6. [S19] Article, "Beverly Boat Builder May Be Drowned", The Boston Evening Transcript (Boston, Massachusetts), 14 August 1902, p. 5.
  7. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Bezanson, Walter; 4 November 1961.
  8. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Scotch, Hants, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375810, NA Film Number=C-13174, District=18, Sub-district=G, Division=2, Page Number=24, Household Number=114, Name=David Bezanson.
  9. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family: 1; Page: 1.
  10. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_111; Image: 905; ED: 309; Page: 8B; Lines: 76-78.
  11. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; La Rambla, Los Angeles, California; FHL Film: 2339861; Roll: 126; Image: 522.0; ED: 1051; Page: 9A; Lines: 6-7.
  12. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_236; ED: 19-320; Page: 3A; Line: 40; Page: 3B; Line: 41.
  13. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Gardena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 787; ED: 19-983; Page: 27.

Clara Jackson1

F, #177, b. 23 December 1866, d. 12 September 1951

Family

Walter Grant Bezanson b. Mar 1871, d. 4 Nov 1961
     Clara Jackson was born on 23 December 1866 at Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Walter Grant Bezanson.3 Clara Jackson died on 12 September 1951 at California at age 84.1

Census Summary

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1940
1950
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1950
Death
1951

Census, Residence

Census1900Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1900 at 24 Bartlett Street, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, with Afton Fenton Bezanson and with David Bezanson and Ralph Bezanson living nearby.4
Census1910Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1910 at Newport Avenue, Long Beach, California.5
Census1920Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1920 at 478 OFarrell Street, San Pedro, California, with a boarder named Robert Hurley (M, 54.)6
Census1930Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1930 at 1653 First Street, La Rambla, California.7
Census1940Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1940 at Inglewood, Califronia.8
Census1950Walter Grant Bezanson and Clara Jackson appeared on the census of 1950 at 1127 1st Street, Gardena, California.9
Last Edited8 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S416] State of California Department of Health Services, "California Death Index, 1940-1997", Clara Bezanson; Birth: 23 December 1866; Death: 12 September 1951.
  2. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Beverly Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240640; Roll: 640; ED: 0258; Page: 10B; Lines: 75-77.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  4. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Beverly Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 640; Page: 10B; ED: 258.
  5. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Long Beach Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; FHL Film: 1374098; Roll: T624_85; ED: 0038; Page: 20B; Lines: 83-84.
  6. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_111; Image: 905; ED: 309; Page: 8B; Lines: 76-78.
  7. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; La Rambla, Los Angeles, California; FHL Film: 2339861; Roll: 126; Image: 522.0; ED: 1051; Page: 9A; Lines: 6-7.
  8. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_236; ED: 19-320; Page: 3A; Line: 40; Page: 3B; Line: 41.
  9. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Gardena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 787; ED: 19-983; Page: 27.

Flora Bezanson

F, #178, b. 12 October 1873
Father*David Bezanson b. Jun 1844, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Elizabeth Marsten b. 1846, d. 5 Sep 1876

Family

Joseph Wood
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Flora Bezanson was also known as Florence Bezanson.1 She was born on 12 October 1873 at Windsor, Nova Scotia.2,3 She married Joseph Wood.3 Flora Bezanson was mentioned in the manifest entry when Clifford Avon Bezanson traveled to Massachusetts in December 1923.4

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1873
1880
Census
1881
1890
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1891

Census, Residence

Census1881Flora Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Scotch Village, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson and Austin Bezanson.1
Census1891Flora Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson, Austin Bezanson, Ralph Bezanson, James Harold Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and Lillian Bezanson.5
Last Edited22 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Scotch, Hants, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375810, NA Film Number=C-13174, District=18, Sub-district=G, Division=2, Page Number=24, Household Number=114, Name=David Bezanson.
  2. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezantson; Registration Year: 1873; Book: 1812; Page: 228; Number: 422.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  4. [S692] National Archives and Records Administration, "Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956", Clifford E Bezanson, Yarmouth, NS, Manifest, December 1923.
  5. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family: 1; Page: 1.

Austin Bezanson

M, #180, b. April 1876, d. 1959
Father*David Bezanson b. Jun 1844, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Elizabeth Marsten b. 1846, d. 5 Sep 1876
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Austin Bezanson was born in April 1876 at Windsor, Nova Scotia.1,2 He was unmarried and living in Lake Placid, New York, in 1933.2 He died in 1959 at New Hampshire.2

Census Summary

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Birth
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1890
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1900
1910
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1911
1920
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1930
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1930
1940
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1940
1950
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1950
Death
1959

Census, Residence

Census1881Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1881 at Scotch Village, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson and Flora Bezanson.3
Census1891Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1891 at Burlington, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Bezanson and Laura Ellen Nichols with Afton Fenton Bezanson, Walter Grant Bezanson, Flora Bezanson, Ralph Bezanson, James Harold Bezanson, Clarence Lauraine Bezanson and Lillian Bezanson.4
Census1911Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Newport, Nova Scotia.5
Census1921Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Burlington Village, Nova Scotia.6
Census1930Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Claybrook Road, Dover, Massachusetts, in the household of Josiah P. Westcott.7
Census1940Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at Lebanon, Maine, in the household of Elizabeth R. Masters and her children.8
Census1950Austin Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at Lebanon, Maine, in the household of Elizabeth R. Masters.9
Last Edited29 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Child's name is not visible due to note attached to another entry, indexed as Bezanson, Austin Benney; Registration Year: 1876; Book: 1813; Page: 36; Number: 131, the date is partially visible, the father's name is present, the mother's name appears to be "Martin."
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 56.
  3. [S652] Library and Archives Canada, Canada Census, 1881, Census Place=Scotch, Hants, Nova Scotia, FHL Film=1375810, NA Film Number=C-13174, District=18, Sub-district=G, Division=2, Page Number=24, Household Number=114, Name=David Bezanson.
  4. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Burlington, Hants, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family: 1; Page: 1.
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Newport poll district, Hants, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 38.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Polling District No 18, Hants, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: ?; Page: 3; Line: 3.
  7. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340669; Roll: 934; Image: 537.0; ED: 0047; Page: 4A; Lines: 17-21.
  8. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Lebanon, York, Maine; Roll: T627_1496; ED: 16-50; Page: 15A; Lines: 25-28.
  9. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Lebanon, York, Maine; Roll: 4514; ED: 16-64; Sheet: 19.