Archibald Branard Bezanson1

M, #26962, b. 8 December 1878, d. 1922
Father*Jonathan Graham Bezanson b. c 1850, d. 15 May 1902
Mother*Anna Leslie b. 1858, d. 24 Jun 1895

Family

Winnifred Kaillfeather d. b Apr 1910
Children
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Archibald Branard Bezanson was born on 8 December 1878.1 He married Winnifred Kaillfeather.2 Archibald Branard Bezanson became a widower upon the death of his wife Winnifred Kaillfeather before April 1910.3 Archibald Branard Bezanson registered for the military service draft on 12 September 1918 while living at 345 Chelsea Street, East Boston, Massachusetts.1 He died in 1922 at Boston, Massachusetts.4

Census Summary

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Death
1922

Census, Residence

Census1900Archibald Branard Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at 150 2nd Ave, West Haven, Connecticut, in the household of Duncan Cameron and Julia Amelia Bezanson with Edwina Cameron, Charles D. Cameron, Lloyd Cameron, Violet L. Cameron, Vernon G. Cameron, Cecil Lester Cameron and Ivy S. Cameron.5
Lived1904Archibald Branard Bezanson, Avard Bezanson and Theodore Ethelbert Bezanson all lived at 95 Central Ave, Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1904. I am presuming they were siblings based primarily on that living arrangement.6
Census1910Archibald Branard Bezanson appeared on the census of 1910 at 64 Paris Street, Boston, Massachusetts, listed as "Bezanson, Archerson", a lodger in the household of James McKenna.3
Census1920Archibald Branard Bezanson appeared on the census of 1920 at 57 Bennington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with Gertrude Frances Bezanson and Dorothy M. Bezanson.7
Last Edited22 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S664] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", Bezanson, Archibald Branard; Massachusetts, Boston; Number: 2677.
  2. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Gertrude Frances; Chelsea Birth Register; Year: 1903; Volume: 535; Page: 359.
  3. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374627; Roll: T624_614; ED: 1271; Page: 1B; Lines: 63.
  4. [S806] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "Massachusetts Death Index, 1901-1980", Archibald Bezanson; Year: 1922.
  5. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Orange, New Haven, Connecticut; FHL Film: 1240147; Roll: 147; ED: 0407; Page: 4B; Lines: 54-63.
  6. [S667] Ancestry.com, "U.S. City Directories", 1904 Chelsea, Massachusetts Directory, p. 106.
  7. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_728; Image: 788; ED: 30; Page: 2A; Lines: 39-41.
  8. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Dorothy M; Chelsea Birth Register; Year: 1905; Volume: 553; Page: 355.

Winnifred Kaillfeather1

F, #26963, d. before April 1910

Family

Archibald Branard Bezanson b. 8 Dec 1878, d. 1922
Children
     Winnifred Kaillfeather married Archibald Branard Bezanson.1 Winnifred Kaillfeather died before April 1910 when her husband Archibald Branard Bezanson was listed as a widower on the 1910 census.2
Last Edited28 Feb 2015

Citations

  1. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Gertrude Frances; Chelsea Birth Register; Year: 1903; Volume: 535; Page: 359.
  2. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374627; Roll: T624_614; ED: 1271; Page: 1B; Lines: 63.
  3. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Dorothy M; Chelsea Birth Register; Year: 1905; Volume: 553; Page: 355.

Gertrude Frances Bezanson1

F, #26964, b. 12 February 1903, d. 25 November 1964
Father*Archibald Branard Bezanson1 b. 8 Dec 1878, d. 1922
Mother*Winnifred Kaillfeather1 d. b Apr 1910

Family

Andrew J. Gallagher b. c 1904, d. 31 Mar 1951
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Gertrude Frances Bezanson was born on 12 February 1903 at Connecticut.1 She married Andrew J. Gallagher in 1923 at Boston, Massachusetts.2 Gertrude Frances Bezanson died on 25 November 1964 at Belmont, Massachusetts, at age 61.3

     Obituary from The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 26 November 1964:
PECKHAN -- In Belmont, Nov. 75 1964, Gertrude F. (Bezanson), beloved mother of Andrew and Francis Gallagher, Mrs. Gertrude Graham, Mrs. Mildred Lombardo, Mrs. Hazel Greco; sister ot Mrs. Dorothy Fennell. Funeral from the Trapelo Funeral Home-( Anthony Cincotti), 325 Trapelo rd. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. Solemn Requiem High Mass in St. Luke's Church at 12 noon. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 7-10; Friday 2-5 and 7-10. Off-street parking opposite funeral home.3

Census Summary

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1964

Census, Residence

Census1920Gertrude Frances Bezanson appeared on the census of 1920 at 57 Bennington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, in the household of Archibald Branard Bezanson with Dorothy M. Bezanson.4
Census1930Andrew J. Gallagher and Gertrude Frances Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 284 Cross Street, Winchester, Massachusetts, with Gertrude E. Gallagher and Francis P. Gallagher.5
Census1940Andrew J. Gallagher and Gertrude Frances Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 144 Bloomingdale Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts, with Gertrude E. Gallagher and Francis P. Gallagher.6
Last Edited21 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Gertrude Frances; Chelsea Birth Register; Year: 1903; Volume: 535; Page: 359.
  2. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Gertrude F. Bezanson; Andrew J. Gallagher; Year: 1923.
  3. [S2] Gertrude F. Peckhan Death Notice, The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 26 November 1964, p. 91.
  4. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_728; Image: 788; ED: 30; Page: 2A; Lines: 39-41.
  5. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340667; Roll: 932; Image: 390.0; ED: 0539; Page: 3A; Lines: 2-7.
  6. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1642; ED: 13-34; Page: 7B; Lines: 47-54.

Dorothy M. Bezanson1

F, #26965, b. 2 October 1905, d. 13 March 1993
Father*Archibald Branard Bezanson1 b. 8 Dec 1878, d. 1922
Mother*Winnifred Kaillfeather1 d. b Apr 1910

Family 1

John J. Ranahan b. 14 Nov 1906, d. May 1989
Children

Family 2

Edward Fennell b. 19 Jan 1911, d. 1977
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Dorothy M. Bezanson was born on 2 October 1905 at Chelsea, Massachusetts.1 She married John J. Ranahan in 1923 at Boston, Massachusetts.2,3,4 Dorothy M. Bezanson married Edward Fennell. Dorothy M. Bezanson was buried in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, New Hampshire.5 She died on 13 March 1993 at age 87.6

     Obituary from Concord Monitor (Concord, New Hampshire), 15 March 1993:
Dorothy M. Fennell

GILFORD -- Dorothy M. Fennell, 87, of Pine Grove Mobile Home Park in Gilford died at the Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia Saturday.

She was born in Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of Archibald and Winnifred (Gilfeather) Benanson. She graduated from Cambridge High School.

She lived in Laconia from 1957 until 1968, when she moved to Gilford. She was an assembler at Cormier and Belknap-Sulloway Hosiery Mills, retiring in 1970. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church of Laconia.

She was the widow of Edward Fennell Sr., who died in 1977. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Morse of Gilford and Winnifred Kailccn of Jamaica Plain, Mass; three sons, Robert Fennell of Belmont, Bernard Ranahan of Lynn, Mass., and Edward Fennell Jr of Concord; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A fourth son, John Ranahan, died in 1977.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church of Laconia Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the family lot at Wayside Cemetery in the spring.

Friends may call at the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, Laconia, tomorrow from 7 to 9 pm.7

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1920Dorothy M. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1920 at 57 Bennington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, in the household of Archibald Branard Bezanson with Gertrude Frances Bezanson.8
Census1930John J. Ranahan and Dorothy M. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 344 Bremen Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with Winifred Ranahan, John Ranahan and Bernard T. Ranahan in the household of John J. Ranahan's parents.4
Census1940Edward Fennell and Dorothy M. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 182 Harvard Street, Boston, Massachusetts.9
Last Edited22 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Bezanson, Dorothy M; Chelsea Birth Register; Year: 1905; Volume: 553; Page: 355.
  2. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Dorothy M Bezanson; Year: 1923; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 2; Page: 19.
  3. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", John J Ranahan; Year: 1923; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 2; Page: 19.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340677; Roll: 942; Image: 189.0; ED: 0018; Page: 12A; Lines: 49-50; Page: 12B; Lines: 51-55.
  5. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Dorothy M. Fennell; Birth: 1905; Death: 1993; Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, New Hampshire, USA; Memorial Number: 203577678.
  6. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Dorothy M. Fennell; Born: 2 October 1905; Died: 13 March 1993.
  7. [S2] Dorothy M Fennell Death Notice, Concord Monitor (Concord, New Hampshire), 15 March 1993, p. 8.
  8. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_728; Image: 788; ED: 30; Page: 2A; Lines: 39-41.
  9. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01672; ED: 15-501; Page: 1A.

Ronald Lee Bezanson1,2

M, #26968, b. 31 October 1947, d. 9 October 2010
Father*Edward Francis Bezanson1,2 b. 9 Mar 1923, d. 2 Nov 1992
Mother*Rosella Mae Carpenter1,2 b. 6 Apr 1925, d. 17 Sep 2003

Family

Joanne Louise Herman
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Ronald Lee Bezanson was born on 31 October 1947 at Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, Vermont.1,2 He appeared on the census of 1950 at Northfield Road, Hinsdale, New Hampshire, in the household of Edward Francis Bezanson and Rosella Mae Carpenter with James William Bezanson.3 Ronald Lee Bezanson married Joanne Louise Herman on 5 February 1966 at Brattleboro, Vermont. He was 18.4,5,6 Ronald Lee Bezanson and Joanne Louise Herman were divorced on 22 January 1972 at Windham County, Vermont.6 Ronald Lee Bezanson died on 9 October 2010 at age 62.2

     Obituary from The BrattleBoro Reformer (Brattleboro, Vermont), 14 October 2010:
Brattleboro - Ronald L. Bezanson, 62, a lifelong resident of Brattleboro, died Sunday at home.

He was born in Brattleboro on October 31, 1947, son of Edward and Rosella (Carpenter) Bezanson, and graduated from Brattleboro High School in 1966.

Mr. Bezanson was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting as well. He liked playing the guitar, entertaining people and enjoyed life.

Survivors include his loving daughters, Lea Ann Sochin and Crystal Miramontes, both of Jamaica, Vt; a sister, Darlene Clark of Townshend, Vt; two brothers, Edward Bezanson, Jr. of Northfield, N.H. and Chester Bezanson of Andover, N.H; his uncle, Chester Carpenter of Tennessee; three grandchildren: Demetri, Cassie, and Amanda; his loving companion, Betty Kimball; and his dog, Pepe; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, James Bezanson and John Bezanson.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Ker Westerlund Funeral Home.2

Census Summary

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1950
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Death
2010
Last Edited30 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S811] Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, "Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008", Bezanson, Ronald Lee; Date: 16 April 1946.
  2. [S2] Ronald L. Bezanson Death Notice, Brattleboro Reformer (Brattleboro, Vermont), 14 October 2010.
  3. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Hinsdale, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 5572; ED: 3-8; Sheet: 8, 9.
  4. [S813] Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, "Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008", Ronald Bezanson; Spouse: Joanne Herman; Marriage Date: 5 February 1966; Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA; Father: Edward Bezanson; Mother: Rosella Bezanson.
  5. [S813] Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, "Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008", Joanne Herman; Spouse: Ronald Bezanson; Marriage Date: 5 February 1966; Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA; Father: Edwin Herman; Mother: Pearl Herman.
  6. [S426] Vermont Vital Records Office, "Vermont Divorce Index 1925 - 2003", Ronald Lee Bezanson; Spouse: Joanne Louise Herman; Divorce Date: 22 January 1972; Windham, Vermont, USA.

Vincent Victor Collicut1,2

M, #26976, b. circa 1948, d. 13 September 1999

Family

Juanita Bezanson
     Vincent Victor Collicut was born circa 1948 at Chester Basin, Nova Scotia.1 He married Juanita Bezanson.2 Vincent Victor Collicut died on 13 September 1999 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.1

     Obituary from The Halifax Herald Limited (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 15 September 1999:
COLLICUTT, Vincent Victor - 51, Canaan, Lunenburg Co., died September 13, 1999, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in Chester Basin, he was a son of the late Freeman and Edna (Hatt) Collicutt. He was a self-employed farmer and woodsman.

Surviving are his wife, the former Juanita Bezanson; daughter, Deanna, Chester Basin; sons, George, Chance, Canaan; sisters, Beaulah Kaizer, Robinsons Corner; Wanda, Canaan; Rhoda Webber, Windsor Road; Virginia, Halifax; brothers, Ernest and Wendall, Canaan; Bernard, East River; many nieces and nephews.

No visitation. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Rev. Sean Taylor officiating. Reception to follow in the Little Red School House, Canaan. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only. Arrangements entrusted to the Davis Funeral Home, Chester.1
Last Edited2 Mar 2015

Citations

  1. [S2] Vincent Victor Collicut Death Notice, Halifax Herald Limited (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 15 September 1999.
  2. [S2] Leona C. B. Bezanson Death Notice, South Shore Now (Bridgewater, Nova Scotia), April 2011.