Harvey R. Bezanson1

M, #21621, b. 22 July 1932, d. 1937
Father*Chester Gordon Bezanson1 b. 3 May 1903, d. 3 Jan 1995
Mother*Clara Bell Power1 b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 4 Sep 1994
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Harvey R. Bezanson was born on 22 July 1932.1,2 He died in 1937 at age 5 as a result of a farm accident.1 He was buried in Hall's Harbour East, Kings County, Nova Scotia.1
Last Edited15 Oct 2001

Citations

  1. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, HALLS HARBOUR EAST, Stone 41, "Chester G Bezanson, 1903-3 Jan 1995 Clara B [Porter] 1898-4 Sept 1994. Their Son Harvey R, 1932-1937."
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199.

Gladys Eletha Bezanson1,2

F, #21622, b. 1904, d. 1987
Father*James Edward Bezanson3 b. 8 Oct 1878, d. 5 May 1955
Mother*Jennie Bell Lantz3 b. 1883, d. 1 Apr 1926

Family 1

Charles Merle Wood

Family 2

William Dowie
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Gladys Eletha Bezanson was born in 1904.3 She married Charles Merle Wood on 23 August 1926 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.3,2 Gladys Eletha Bezanson married William Dowie.3 Gladys Eletha Bezanson died in 1987.3

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1904
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
Death
1987

Census, Residence

Census1911Gladys Eletha Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Forties, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Cecil Clifford Bezanson and Willis Bezanson.4
Census1921Gladys Eletha Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at New Ross, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Cecil Clifford Bezanson, Willis Bezanson and Otto Laurie Bezanson.5
LivedGladys Eletha Bezanson lived in western Canada.3
Last Edited24 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, "Gladys E."
  2. [S517] Phil Vogler and John Parker, "Extracts from the Berwick Register", vitstat1926.htm, "Bezanson, Gladys Eletha, d/o James Bezanson, New Ross, married at Bridgetown, 23 Aug to Charles Merle Wood, s/o C. A. Wood, Berwick. [1 Sept 1926 write up]"
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145.
  4. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Family: 16; Page: 2.
  5. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; New Ross West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 46; Page: 5; Lines: 44-50.

Charles Merle Wood1,2

M, #21623
Father*C.A. Wood2

Family

Gladys Eletha Bezanson b. 1904, d. 1987
     Charles Merle Wood married Gladys Eletha Bezanson on 23 August 1926 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.3,2
Last Edited12 Dec 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, "Charles M."
  2. [S517] Phil Vogler and John Parker, "Extracts from the Berwick Register", vitstat1926.htm, "Bezanson, Gladys Eletha, d/o James Bezanson, New Ross, married at Bridgetown, 23 Aug to Charles Merle Wood, s/o C. A. Wood, Berwick. [1 Sept 1926 write up]"
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145.

Cecil Clifford Bezanson1

M, #21625, b. 1 April 1906, d. before 1991
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 416.1
Father*James Edward Bezanson1 b. 8 Oct 1878, d. 5 May 1955
Mother*Jennie Bell Lantz1 b. 1883, d. 1 Apr 1926

Family

Bertha Acker b. 13 Nov 1916, d. 14 Feb 1984
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Cecil Clifford Bezanson was born on 1 April 1906.2 He married Bertha Acker.2 Cecil Clifford Bezanson and Bertha Acker were divorced.3 Cecil Clifford Bezanson died before 1991.4

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1906
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1991

Census, Residence

Census1911Cecil Clifford Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Forties, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Gladys Eletha Bezanson and Willis Bezanson.5
Census1921Cecil Clifford Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at New Ross, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Willis Bezanson, Otto Laurie Bezanson and Gladys Eletha Bezanson.6
Last Edited23 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, 223.
  3. [S657] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes, 1759-1960", Cecil Clifford Bezanson; Bertha Lillian Bezanson; Case E 3507.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 223.
  5. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Family: 16; Page: 2.
  6. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; New Ross West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 46; Page: 5; Lines: 44-50.

Bertha Acker1

F, #21626, b. 13 November 1916, d. 14 February 1984
Father*Herbert Whitfield Acker b. 16 Oct 1893, d. 12 May 1920
Mother*Mabel Gertrude Feindel b. 10 Mar 1901, d. 2 Dec 1973

Family 1

Cecil Clifford Bezanson b. 1 Apr 1906, d. b 1991
Children

Family 2

Otis Veinotte b. c 1921, d. 8 Apr 1994
     Bertha Acker was born on 13 November 1916.2 She married Cecil Clifford Bezanson.3 Bertha Acker and Cecil Clifford Bezanson were divorced.4 Bertha Acker married Otis Veinotte.2 Bertha Acker died on 14 February 1984 at age 67.2

Notes

  • Herbert Whitfield Acker was probably not the father of Bertha Acker
Last Edited23 Mar 2022

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, 223, where the surname is "Feindel", but that is her mother's maiden name.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 223.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, 223.
  4. [S657] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes, 1759-1960", Cecil Clifford Bezanson; Bertha Lillian Bezanson; Case E 3507.

Willis Bezanson1

M, #21627, b. circa 1909, d. 21 April 1930
Father*James Edward Bezanson1 b. 8 Oct 1878, d. 5 May 1955
Mother*Jennie Bell Lantz1 b. 1883, d. 1 Apr 1926
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Willis Bezanson was born circa 1909.1 He died on 21 April 1930.1

Census Summary

1900
Birth
1909
1910
Census
1911
1920
Census
1921
1930
Death
1930

Census, Residence

Census1911Willis Bezanson appeared on the census of 1911 at Forties, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Gladys Eletha Bezanson and Cecil Clifford Bezanson.2
Census1921Willis Bezanson appeared on the census of 1921 at New Ross, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Cecil Clifford Bezanson, Otto Laurie Bezanson and Gladys Eletha Bezanson.3
Last Edited1 Sep 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145.
  2. [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Family: 16; Page: 2.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; New Ross West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 46; Page: 5; Lines: 44-50.

Otto Laurie Bezanson1,2

M, #21628, b. 7 May 1918, d. 10 July 2009
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 417.2
Father*James Edward Bezanson2 b. 8 Oct 1878, d. 5 May 1955
Mother*Jennie Bell Lantz2 b. 1883, d. 1 Apr 1926

Family

Dorothy Vivian Lutz b. 1918, d. 12 Dec 1971
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Otto Laurie Bezanson was born on 7 May 1918 at Forties, Nova Scotia.3,4 He appeared on the census of 1921 at New Ross, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Edward Bezanson and Jennie Bell Lantz with Cecil Clifford Bezanson, Willis Bezanson and Gladys Eletha Bezanson.5 Otto Laurie Bezanson married Dorothy Vivian Lutz.2 Otto Laurie Bezanson died on 10 July 2009 at Grand View Manor, Berwick, Nova Scotia, at age 91.6 He was buried in Aylesford Union Cemetery, Aylesford, Nova Scotia.7,6

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 July 2009:
BEZANSON, Otto Laurie -91, of Berwick, formerly of Auburn, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, in Grand View Manor, Berwick.

Born in the The Forties, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late James and Jenny (Hubley) Bezanson. Otto was retired from CE Section, 14 Wing Greenwood. In his early years he worked in the woods in New Ross. He later moved to the Valley, where he was employed in Camp Aldershot and CFB Greenwood. Otto enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing bingo, cards and visiting with family and friends.

He is survived by daughters, Sandra (Lewis) Lutz and Sheila (Paul) Vail, both of Aylesford; sons, Laurie (Mona Pearl) Lutz, Margaretsville; Willis (Wayne Kelley) Bezanson, Kingston; Brian (Janet Corkum) Bezanson, Auburn; Gerry (Kim) Bezanson, Truro; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy Lutz; grandson, Derrick Bezanson; brothers, Cecil and Willis and sister, Gladys. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Monday, July 13, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., Rev. Charles Bull officiating and assisted by Pastor Gerry Bezanson. Interment will be in Aylesford Union Cemetery.6

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1918
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
Death
2009
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Otto Laurie Bezanson; Date: 17 May 1918; Place: Forties, Lunenburg County; Registration Year: 1918; Number: 43300079.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145.
  3. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Otto Laurie Bezanson; Date: 07 May 1918; Place: Forties, Lunenburg County; Registration Year: 1918; Number: 43300079.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, 223.
  5. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; New Ross West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 46; Page: 5; Lines: 44-50.
  6. [S2] Otto Laurie Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 7 November 2009.
  7. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Otto Laurie Bezanson; Birth: 1918; Death: 2009; Aylesford Union Cemetery, Aylesford, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 152343483.

Dorothy Vivian Lutz1

F, #21629, b. 1918, d. 12 December 1971
Father*Spurgeon Lutz2 b. 1877, d. 1969
Mother*Rachel Brennan2 b. 1884, d. 1978

Family

Otto Laurie Bezanson b. 7 May 1918, d. 10 Jul 2009
     Dorothy Vivian Lutz was born in 1918.3,4 She married Otto Laurie Bezanson.1 Dorothy Vivian Lutz lived in Auburn, Nova Scotia.5 She died on 12 December 1971 at Berwick, Nova Scotia, in a car accident.1,4,5 She was buried in Aylesford Union Cemetery, Aylesford, Nova Scotia.4 Her estate was probated at Kings County, Nova Scotia.5
Last Edited2 Dec 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 223.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 145, 223.
  4. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, AYLESFORD UNION, Section 1, Stone 132, "Dorothy Vivan Bezanson, 1918-1971."
  5. [S352] Family History Committee, Probate Records of Kings County, Name=BEZANSON, Dorothy Vivian, Date=12 Dec 1971, PlaceOfDeath=Berwick, Residence=Auburn, FileID=7172.

Spurgeon Lutz1

M, #21630, b. 1877, d. 1969
Father*Rufus Lutz2 b. c 1829
Mother*Margaret Clem2,3 b. 7 Sep 1830

Family

Rachel Brennan b. 1884, d. 1978
Children
     Spurgeon Lutz was born in 1877.1 He married Rachel Brennan on 4 August 1899 at Aylesford, Nova Scotia.4,5 Spurgeon Lutz died in 1969.1 He was buried in Aylesford Union Cemetery, Aylesford, Nova Scotia.1

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1877
1880
Census
1881
1890
Census
1891
1900
Census
1901
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
Death
1969

Census, Residence

Census1881Spurgeon Lutz appeared on the census of 1881 at Aylesford South, Nova Scotia, in the household of Rufus Lutz and Margaret Clem with George S. Lutz, James Lutz, Isiah Lutz, Albert Lutz, Emma Lutz, Charles Lutz and Stanley Lutz.6
Census1891Spurgeon Lutz appeared on the census of 1891 at Millville, Nova Scotia, in the household of Rufus Lutz and Margaret Clem with Emma Lutz, Charles Lutz and Stanley Lutz.7
Census1901Spurgeon Lutz appeared on the census of 1901 at Parker Road, Millville, Nova Scotia.8
Last Edited4 Sep 2001

Citations

  1. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, AYLESFORD UNION, Section 2, Stone 1, "Spurgeon J. Lutz, 1877-1969, his wife Rachel L., 1884-1978, their son, Ivan St. Clair, 1912-1989."
  2. [S350] Census Records of Kings County (published), Year=1881, Location=Aylesford South, Code=j-2, Family=114, Page=26.
  3. [S350] Census Records of Kings County (published), Year=1901, Location=Millville, Code=S, Community=Lake Paul, Page=14, Family=138.
  4. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 223.
  5. [S143] Marriage Records of Kings County (published), Vol. 2, 40, 65, Date=4 Aug 1899.
  6. [S350] Census Records of Kings County (published), Year=1881, Location=Aylesford South, Code=j-2, Page=26, Family=114.
  7. [S350] Census Records of Kings County (published), Year=1891, Location=Millville, Code=j-1, Family=101, Page=20, Line=14.
  8. [S350] Census Records of Kings County (published), Year=1901, Location=Millville, Code=S, Community=Parker Road, Family=42, Page=4.

Rachel Brennan1

F, #21631, b. 1884, d. 1978
Father*Henry Spurr Brennan2 b. c 1849
Mother*Dorothy VanBuskirk2 b. c 1848

Family

Spurgeon Lutz b. 1877, d. 1969
Children
     Rachel Brennan was born in 1884.3 She married Spurgeon Lutz on 4 August 1899 at Aylesford, Nova Scotia.1,2 Rachel Brennan died in 1978.3 She was buried in Aylesford Union Cemetery, Aylesford, Nova Scotia.3
Last Edited4 Sep 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 223.
  2. [S143] Marriage Records of Kings County (published), Vol. 2, 40, 65, Date=4 Aug 1899.
  3. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, AYLESFORD UNION, Section 2, Stone 1, "Spurgeon J. Lutz, 1877-1969, his wife Rachel L., 1884-1978, their son, Ivan St. Clair, 1912-1989."

Jean Holley1

F, #21633, b. circa 1914
Father*Trueman Holley1 b. 10 Nov 1888, d. 2 Oct 1946
Mother*Sadie A. MacKay1 b. c 1892
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Jean Holley was born circa 1914 at Nova Scotia.1 She appeared on the census of 1921 at Eureka, Nova Scotia, in the household of Trueman Holley and Sadie A. MacKay with Hughena Maud Holley, Everett Holley and Raymond Holley.1

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1914
1920
Census
1921
Last Edited8 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Jerrona, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 2; Lines: 22-27.

Everett Holley1

M, #21634, b. circa 1916
Father*Trueman Holley1 b. 10 Nov 1888, d. 2 Oct 1946
Mother*Sadie A. MacKay1 b. c 1892
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Everett Holley was born circa 1916 at Nova Scotia.1 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Eureka, Nova Scotia, in the household of Trueman Holley and Sadie A. MacKay with Hughena Maud Holley, Jean Holley and Raymond Holley.1

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1916
1920
Census
1921
Last Edited8 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Jerrona, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 2; Lines: 22-27.

Raymond Holley1

M, #21639, b. circa 1920
Father*Trueman Holley1 b. 10 Nov 1888, d. 2 Oct 1946
Mother*Sadie A. MacKay1 b. c 1892
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Raymond Holley was born circa 1920 at Nova Scotia.1 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Eureka, Nova Scotia, in the household of Trueman Holley and Sadie A. MacKay with Hughena Maud Holley, Jean Holley and Everett Holley.1

Census Summary

1920
Birth
1920
Census
1921
Last Edited8 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Jerrona, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 47; Page: 2; Lines: 22-27.