Grant Ashton Bezanson1,2

M, #21264, b. 19 March 1921, d. 4 April 1988
Father*Clifford Foster Bezanson2 b. 9 Jul 1894, d. 22 Jul 1958
Mother*Beatrice Margaret Winifred Ashton2 b. 1900, d. 1975
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Grant Ashton Bezanson was born on 19 March 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.1,2 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of Clifford Foster Bezanson and Beatrice Margaret Winifred Ashton.3 Grant Ashton Bezanson was the informant listed on the death certificate of Clifford Foster Bezanson who died 22 July 1958.4,5 Grant Ashton Bezanson died on 4 April 1988 at age 67.2,6 He was buried in St. Barnabas Anglican Church Cemetery, Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia.6

Census Summary

1920
Birth
1921
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1988
Last Edited28 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Grant Ashton Bezanson; Date: 19 March 1921; Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1921; Number: 67600399; Father: Clifford Foster Bezanson; Mother: Beatrice Margaret Winifred Ashton.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 207.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 42; Page: 5; Lines: 27-29.
  4. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Clifford Foster; Registration Year: 1958; Page: 4383.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  6. [S483] Stephen Pace, "St. Barnabas Anglican Church Cemetery, Ecum Secum", August 18, 2001, "Bezanson Pte. Grant A., 1921 - 1988 (R.C.A.SW.C. WW#II Korean War)."

Roy Oscar Bezanson1

M, #21265, b. 5 June 1896, d. 10 August 1970
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 371.1
Father*David Nathan Bezanson1 b. 15 Mar 1865, d. 18 Aug 1929
Mother*Catherine Edith Langille1 b. 7 Feb 1875

Family

Annie Elizabeth Pye b. 1903, d. 8 Oct 1982
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Roy Oscar Bezanson was born on 5 June 1896.1 He married Annie Elizabeth Pye.2 Roy Oscar Bezanson was drafted into the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 11 June 1918 at Aldershot, Nova Scotia. He was described as 5ft 9in tall with blue eyes and light brown hair.3 He died on 10 August 1970 at age 74.1

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1896
1900
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1901
1910
Census
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1920
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1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1970

Census, Residence

Census1901Roy Oscar Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Clifford Foster Bezanson, Eliza Jane Bezanson and Parker Reid Bezanson.4
Census1911Roy Oscar Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Clifford Foster Bezanson, Eliza Jane Bezanson, Parker Reid Bezanson, Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson, Annie Margaret Bezanson and Phillip Langille.5
Census1921Roy Oscar Bezanson and Annie Elizabeth Pye appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, with Eric Oscar Bezanson.6
Last Edited14 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 129, 208.
  3. [S808] Library and Archives Canada, "Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918", Bezanson, Oscar Roy; MSA; Date: 11 June 1918.
  4. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 35; Page: 4; Lines: 37-42; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 49; Page: 6; Lines: 28-36.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Page: 5; Lines: 20-22.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208.
  8. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Ceril Oscar; Registration Year: 1921; Book: 83; Page: 280.

Annie Elizabeth Pye1

F, #21266, b. 1903, d. 8 October 1982
Father*Robert David Pye1 b. 12 Jun 1866, d. 21 May 1941
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Bezanson1 b. 4 Aug 1872, d. 29 Mar 1951

Family

Roy Oscar Bezanson b. 5 Jun 1896, d. 10 Aug 1970
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Annie Elizabeth Pye was born in 1903.1 She married Roy Oscar Bezanson.2 Roy Oscar Bezanson and Annie Elizabeth Pye appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, with Eric Oscar Bezanson.3 Annie Elizabeth Pye died on 8 October 1982.1

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1903
1910
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1982
Last Edited14 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 129, 208.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Page: 5; Lines: 20-22.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208.
  5. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Ceril Oscar; Registration Year: 1921; Book: 83; Page: 280.

Eliza Jane Bezanson1

F, #21267, b. 15 December 1897, d. 23 March 1971
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 372.1
Father*David Nathan Bezanson1 b. 15 Mar 1865, d. 18 Aug 1929
Mother*Catherine Edith Langille1 b. 7 Feb 1875

Family

Joseph Malay b. 1896, d. 7 May 1978
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Eliza Jane Bezanson was born on 15 December 1897.2 She married Joseph Malay on 21 July 1917 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia. She was 19.3,2 Eliza Jane Bezanson died on 23 March 1971 at age 73.1

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1897
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1971

Census, Residence

Census1901Eliza Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Clifford Foster Bezanson, Roy Oscar Bezanson and Parker Reid Bezanson.4
Census1911Eliza Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Roy Oscar Bezanson, Clifford Foster Bezanson, Parker Reid Bezanson, Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson, Annie Margaret Bezanson and Phillip Langille.5
Census1921Joseph Malay and Eliza Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, with Beatrice Malay and Tina Malay.6
Last Edited8 Jun 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 208.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Eliza J; Malay, Joseph; Registration Year: 1917; Book: 30; Page: 470.
  4. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 35; Page: 4; Lines: 37-42; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 49; Page: 6; Lines: 28-36.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 5; Lines: 23-26.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208.

Joseph Malay1

M, #21268, b. 1896, d. 7 May 1978
Father*Parker Malay2
Mother*Bridget Murphy2

Family

Eliza Jane Bezanson b. 15 Dec 1897, d. 23 Mar 1971
Children
     Joseph Malay was born in 1896.1 He married Eliza Jane Bezanson on 21 July 1917 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia. She was 19.3,2 Joseph Malay and Eliza Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, with Beatrice Malay and Tina Malay.4 Joseph Malay died on 7 May 1978 at Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Nova Scotia.5,1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 8 May 1978:
Joseph Malay

SHEET HARBOUR - Joseph Henry Malay, 82, of Sheet Harbour, died yesterday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Malay Falls, Halifax County, he was a son of the late Parker and Bridgette (Murphy) Malay. He was a veteran of the Second World War.

Surviving are two sons, Reginald and Lawrence, both of Sheet Harbour; three daughters, Winnifred (Mrs. Alfred MacInnes), Sheet Harbour; Tina (Mrs. Brent MacDonald), Rockingham; Dorothy (Mrs. Donald O'Hearn), Dartmouth.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eliza Bezanson of New Chester.

The body is at Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.5

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1896
1900
1910
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1978
Last Edited8 Jun 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 208.
  3. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Eliza J; Malay, Joseph; Registration Year: 1917; Book: 30; Page: 470.
  4. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 5; Lines: 23-26.
  5. [S2] Joseph Malay Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 8 May 1978, p. 13.

Parker Reid Bezanson1

M, #21269, b. 17 June 1900, d. 18 June 1971
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 373.2
Father*David Nathan Bezanson1 b. 15 Mar 1865, d. 18 Aug 1929
Mother*Catherine Edith Langille1 b. 7 Feb 1875

Family

Florence Jean Kenny b. c 1907, d. 23 Aug 2005
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Parker Reid Bezanson was born on 17 June 1900 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia.3,1 He married Florence Jean Kenny on 14 November 1924 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. He was 24.4,1 Parker Reid Bezanson and Florence Jean Kenny were divorced on 16 August 1960 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.4 Parker Reid Bezanson died on 18 June 1971 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 71.2 He was buried on 21 June 1971 in Church Point Cemetery, Church Point, Nova Scotia.5

     Death Notice from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 19 June 1971:
BEZANSON, Parker Reade -- 71, of 1895 Barrington Street, formerly of New Chester died at the Victoria General Hospital June 18th. Remains are resting at Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Funeral service Monday, 2:30 p.m. from St. James United Church, Rev. Glenn MacLean officiating. Interment Church Point Cemetery.5

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1900
Census
1901
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1971

Census, Residence

Census1901Parker Reid Bezanson appeared on the census of 1901 at Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Clifford Foster Bezanson, Roy Oscar Bezanson and Eliza Jane Bezanson.6
Census1911Parker Reid Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Roy Oscar Bezanson, Clifford Foster Bezanson, Eliza Jane Bezanson, Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson, Annie Margaret Bezanson and Phillip Langille.7
Census1921Parker Reid Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson and Annie Margaret Bezanson.8
Last Edited1 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 208.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  3. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Susie Malissa; Registration Year: 1900; Page: 99100921; a delayed entry recorded 11 September 1967.
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Parker Read; Kenny, Florence Jean; Registration Year: 1924; Book: 36; Page: 308.
  5. [S2] Parker Reade Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 19 June 1971.
  6. [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 35; Page: 4; Lines: 37-42; where the surname is spelled "Payzanson."
  7. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 49; Page: 6; Lines: 28-36.
  8. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 5; Lines: 30-34.
  9. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208, 254.
  10. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208.
  11. [S926] John Cordes, "John & Ruth Family Pages."

Florence Jean Kenny1,2

F, #21270, b. circa 1907, d. 23 August 2005

Family

Parker Reid Bezanson b. 17 Jun 1900, d. 18 Jun 1971
Children
     Florence Jean Kenny was born circa 1907 at Halifax County, Nova Scotia.1 She married Parker Reid Bezanson on 14 November 1924 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. He was 24.1,2 Florence Jean Kenny and Parker Reid Bezanson were divorced on 16 August 1960 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 Florence Jean Kenny died on 23 August 2005 at Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia.3 She was buried on 26 August 2005 in St. James United Church Cemetery.3

     Death Notice from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 26 August 2005:
BEZANSON, Jean Florence - 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2005, in Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage.

Born in Sheet Harbour on September 19, 1908, she was a daughter of the late John and Maude (Cook) Kenney. Jean dedicated her life to her family.

She is survived by daughters, Sylvia (Otis) Keddy, Agnes (Reg) Dorey, both of Dartmouth; Bernice (Gordon) Spears, Sheet Harbour; sons, St. Clair (Doreen), Dartmouth; Carl (Doreen), Sheet Harbour; 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 12 great great-grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren; sister, Kathleen Peach, Sheet Harbour; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by daughter, Sigrid Kaiser; son, Aubrey; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy, Harry, Laurie; sisters, Violet Walsh, Pearl Sinclair, Frances MacPhee.

Visitation today from 1 p.m. until time of funeral at 2 p.m. in D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home, 22558 Main St., Sheet Harbour, Verna Dunlop officiating. Burial in St. James United Church Cemetery.3
Last Edited27 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Bezanson, Parker Read; Kenny, Florence Jean; Registration Year: 1924; Book: 36; Page: 308.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 208.
  3. [S2] Jean Florence Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 26 August 2005.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208, 254.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 208.
  6. [S926] John Cordes, "John & Ruth Family Pages."

Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson1

F, #21271, b. 22 October 1902, d. 10 September 1934
Father*David Nathan Bezanson1 b. 15 Mar 1865, d. 18 Aug 1929
Mother*Catherine Edith Langille1 b. 7 Feb 1875
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson was born on 22 October 1902.1 She died on 10 September 1934 at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 31.2,1 She was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Necum Teuch, Nova Scotia.3

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1902
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
Death
1934

Census, Residence

Census1911Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Roy Oscar Bezanson, Clifford Foster Bezanson, Eliza Jane Bezanson, Parker Reid Bezanson, Annie Margaret Bezanson and Phillip Langille.4
Census1921Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Parker Reid Bezanson and Annie Margaret Bezanson.5
Last Edited1 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  2. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Bezanson, Beatrice; Registration Year: 1934; Book: 160; Page: 818.
  3. [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, St. John's Anglican, Necum Teuch, Stone #11, Bezanson, Beatrice, "Bezanson Beatrice, 1902 - 1934, (White Cross)."
  4. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 49; Page: 6; Lines: 28-36.
  5. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 5; Lines: 30-34.

Annie Margaret Bezanson1,2

F, #21272, b. 31 October 1910, d. 15 December 1990
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 374.3
Father*David Nathan Bezanson2 b. 15 Mar 1865, d. 18 Aug 1929
Mother*Catherine Edith Langille2 b. 7 Feb 1875

Family

Michael Roy McInnis b. 7 Dec 1906, d. 30 Jul 1982
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Annie Margaret Bezanson was born on 31 October 1910 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia.1,2 She married Michael Roy McInnis on 6 November 1929 at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She was 19. He was 22.4,2 Annie Margaret Bezanson died on 15 December 1990 at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 80.5,2

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 17 December 1990:
McINNIS, Annie Margaret -- 80, Sheet Harbour, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in New Chester, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Edith (Langille) Bezanson.

She was a lifelong resident of Sheet Harbour and was a member of St. Peter's Church.

She is survived by two daughters. Minnie (Mrs. Leonard Lyons), Burlington, Ont; Mary, London, Ont; seven sons, Angus, Sheet Harbour; Norman, Jerseyville, Ont; Carl, Ottawa; Fred, London, Ont; Tom, Halifax; Bill, Bridgewater; Sandy, Dartmouth; 33 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Michael; two sons, Finley, Guy, two sisters, Liza Malay, Beatrice Bezanson; three brothers, Clifford, Roy, Parker; two grandsons.

The body is in Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour, visiting and prayers 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Church, Sheet Harbour, Father Philip Theriault officiating. Cremation to follow with private burial.5

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1990

Census, Residence

Census1911Annie Margaret Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Roy Oscar Bezanson, Clifford Foster Bezanson, Eliza Jane Bezanson, Parker Reid Bezanson, Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson and Phillip Langille.6
Census1921Annie Margaret Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, in the household of David Nathan Bezanson and Catherine Edith Langille with Parker Reid Bezanson and Beatrice Elizabeth Bezanson.7
Last Edited8 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Annie Margaret Bezanson; Date: 31 October 1910; Place: Ecum Secum, Guysborough County; Registration Year: 1910; Number: 56700934; Father: David Nathan Bezanson; Mother: J. Edith Langille.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128, 209.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 128.
  4. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Michael McInnis; Age: 23; Annie Margaret Bezanson; Age: 19; Date: 06 Nov 1929; Place: Dartmouth, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1929; Number: 58286; the marriage ceremony was in "St. Peter's Glebe", and I believe that is in Dartmouth.
  5. [S2] Annie Margaret McInnis Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 17 December 1990.
  6. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 49; Page: 6; Lines: 28-36.
  7. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Sheet Harbour Polling District No 25 A, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 5; Lines: 30-34.
  8. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 209.

James Smith1

M, #21274, b. 9 December 1904
Father*William Smith1 b. c 1869
Mother*Annie Sophia Bezanson1 b. 28 Mar 1868
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     James Smith was born on 9 December 1904.1

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1904
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921

Census, Residence

Census1911James Smith appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of Mary Elizabeth Levy with Alexander Burton Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, William Smith, Arthur Armstrong Bezanson and Eliza Melissa Smith.2
Census1921James Smith 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, Eliza Melissa Smith and Mary Elizabeth Levy.3
Last Edited18 Aug 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129.
  2. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6; Lines: 21-27.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 1; Lines: 8-14.

Eliza Melissa Smith1

F, #21275, b. 1 January 1908, d. 28 December 1978
Father*William Smith1 b. c 1869
Mother*Annie Sophia Bezanson1 b. 28 Mar 1868

Family

Percy Wellington Smith b. 1885, d. 1956
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Eliza Melissa Smith was born on 1 January 1908.1 She married Percy Wellington Smith on 7 February 1940. She was 32.1 Eliza Melissa Smith died on 28 December 1978 at age 70.1 She was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.2

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1908
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1978

Census, Residence

Census1911Eliza Melissa Smith appeared on the census of 1911 at Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia, in the household of Mary Elizabeth Levy with Alexander Burton Bezanson, Annie Sophia Bezanson, William Smith, Arthur Armstrong Bezanson and James Smith.3
Census1921Eliza Melissa Smith 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 Mary Elizabeth Levy.4
Last Edited2 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129.
  2. [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Mother, Eliza M. Smith, 1908 - 1978."
  3. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph Village, Ecum Secum, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Family: 48; Page: 6; Lines: 21-27.
  4. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Marie Joseph, Antigonish and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Page: 1; Lines: 8-14.
  5. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129, 132, 211.

Irene Marie Smith1,2

F, #21277, b. 28 April 1929, d. 12 October 2010
Father*Percy Wellington Smith2 b. 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Eliza Melissa Smith2 b. 1 Jan 1908, d. 28 Dec 1978

Family

Chester Reuben Bezanson b. 17 Jul 1915, d. 28 Oct 1974
Children
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Irene Marie Smith was born on 28 April 1929 at New Chester, Nova Scotia.1,3 She married Chester Reuben Bezanson.2 Irene Marie Smith died on 12 October 2010 at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 81.1 She was buried on 17 October 2010 in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 October 2010:
BEZANSON, Irene Marie — 81, New Chester, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour. Born in New Chester, April 28, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Eliza (Smith) Smith.

Irene worked at Liscomb Lodge, Beaver Acres Hotel, Bright House in Sherbrooke and at Seagull Fashions. Irene's hobbies included quilting, sewing, knitting, cooking and baking, and her flower garden. She enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survived by daughter, Faye (David) Levy, New Chester; son, Allan (Mary), New Chester; stepdaughters, Gloria MacMichael, Wellington; Joan Sandever, Dartmouth; brother, Burney (Elizabeth), Bedford; sisters, Margaret Jewers, Ecum Secum; Linda (Ross) Levy, New Chester; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; two step great great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by husband, Chester; son, Loman; stepsisters, Evelyn Rudolph, Beulah McBain, Agnes Smith; stepbrothers, Chester and Thomas.

The body has been cremated, visitation Saturday, October 16, 7-9 p.m. with funeral service Sunday, October 17, at 1 p.m., all in Ecum Secum Funeral Home. Rev. Katie Tait officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Cemetery, New Chester.1
Last Edited20 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S944] "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing The Halifax Herald, 14 october 2010, Bezanson, Irene Marie.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129, 132, 211.
  3. [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Chester R., July 1915 - Oct. 1974, Wife Irene M., Apr. 1929 -. "
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 211.

Margaret Smith1

F, #21278
Father*Percy Wellington Smith1 b. 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Eliza Melissa Smith1 b. 1 Jan 1908, d. 28 Dec 1978

Family

Burnell Jewers b. 1930, d. 2 Aug 1996
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Margaret Smith married Burnell Jewers.1
Last Edited19 Aug 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129.

Burnell Jewers1

M, #21279, b. 1930, d. 2 August 1996
Father*Neil Michael Jewers2 b. 1896, d. 1945
Mother*Zelma Muriel Madalena Boutilier2 b. 1 Oct 1901, d. 1984
     Burnell Jewers was born in 1930; oher dates, however, would suggest an earlier birth date.2 He married Margaret Smith.1 Burnell Jewers died on 2 August 1996 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.2
Last Edited19 Aug 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129.
  2. [S118] Paul Jewers, "Jewers and Wellwood Family", 23 April 2000.

Linda Smith1

F, #21280
Father*Percy Wellington Smith1 b. 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Eliza Melissa Smith1 b. 1 Jan 1908, d. 28 Dec 1978

Family

Ross Levy
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Linda Smith married Ross Levy.1
Last Edited18 Aug 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 129.