Sixth Generation (Continued)
Catherine Barbara Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 2 Aug 1840 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Catherine Barbara died in Mill Road, New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 1 Feb 1917; she was 76.7
Catherine Jollymore died from paralysis.
On 16 Nov 1863 Catherine Barbara married
Edward Jollymore in Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.
Born on 1 Jan 1827 in Northwest Range, Lunenburg Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Edward died in Mill Road, New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 6 Dec 1918; he was 91.7 Occupation: Farmer.
Edward and Catherine Jollymore with a son resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Jennie Dimmel was a domestic servant in the household. Edward Jollymore was a farmer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 4)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that Edward and Catherine Jollymore with an adult son resided at Mill Road, New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Martha Dimell, Ellen Legg and William Wamboldt were lodgers in the household. Edward Jollymore was a labourer. Franklin Jollymore and William Wamboldt were labourers. The Jollymore family and Martha Dimell were Baptists. Ellen Legg and William Wamboldt were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-31, New Ross East, p. 10)
Edward Jollymore died from senile decay.
Henry Joseph Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 18 Feb 1842 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Henry Joseph died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1888; he was 45.
On 30 Dec 1872 Henry Joseph married
Sarah Melinda Saltzman (1376) , daughter of
Henry Jollymore Saltzman &
597. Rebecca Hiltz, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
Born on 14 Dec 1857 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7,49 Sarah Melinda was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 21 Mar 1858.49 Sarah Melinda died in Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 16 Dec 1927; she was 70.7 Buried on 18 Dec 1927 in Canard, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
Joseph and Sarah Bezantson with five children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. Joseph Bezantson was a farmer. He was a Baptist. Sarah Bezantson and the children were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, p. 11)
The 1891 Canadian federal census states that the widow Sarah Bezanson with seven children resided in the Port Williams census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Sarah and Alexander Bezanson were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 37-B, Port Williams, pp. 21-22)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, the widow Sarah Bezanson with six children resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Sarah, Alexander, Elias and Joseph Bezanson were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-W, Port Williams, p. 1)
The widow Sarah Bezanson with three children resided at Hillcrest Street, Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Otis Bezanson was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis [Kentville], p. 17)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that the widow Sarah Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. She lived in the household of her son Archibald Bezanson. She was a Baptist. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-6, Port Williams, p. 19)
Sarah Bezanson died of exhaustion from chronic psychosis.
They had the following children:
Benjamin Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born in 1843 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Benjamin died in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 Jul 1915; he was 72.7 Occupation: Farmer.
Benjamin Bezanson died from Brights disease.
On 20 Jun 1877 Benjamin married
Amy Walker in Canard, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 11 Jun 1848 in Bridgetown, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 Amy died in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 May 1924; she was 75.7 Buried on 5 May 1924 in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
Benjamin and Amy Bezantson with two children resided in the Canard census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. John Gates and eight-year-old Clara Walker were living in the household. John Bezantson was a farmer. John Gates was a cooper. The family and lodgers were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 17-B1, Canard, p. 19)
They had the following children:
Nathan Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born in 1846 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Nathan died in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 29 Dec 1917; he was 71.28 Occupation: Farmer.
On 25 Nov 1874 Nathan married
Mary Ann Harris, daughter of
John Harris &
Elizabeth DeAdder, in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born abt 1848 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.
Serena Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 23 Jan 1847 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.49,7 Serena was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Mar 1875.49 Serena died in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 25 Sep 1930; she was 83.7 Buried on 26 Sep 1930 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
On 17 Jan 1867 Serena married
John Nelson Aalders, son of
Henry Aalders &
Ann (Nancy) Corey, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.
7,49 Born on 27 Aug 1844 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10 John Nelson was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 2 Feb 1845.10 John Nelson died in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 19 Apr 1927; he was 82.7 Buried on 20 Apr 1927 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Occupation: Farmer.
John and Serena Aalders with two children resided in the New Ross district census, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according the 1871 Canadian federal census. John Aalders was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-M, New Ross, p. 49)
The 1881 Canadian federal census states that John and Cerenea Aalders with six children resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. [Her sister] Eliza Bezantson lived in the hosehold. John Aalders was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, pp. 40-41)
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, John and Searena Aalders with eight children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. John and Henry Aalders were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-I, New Ross, pp. 33-34)
John and Serena Alders with three children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. John Alders was a farmer. Marry Alders was a dressmaker. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-Z, New Ross, p. 12)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that John and Serena Alders with two adult daughters resided at Aldersville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. John Alders was a fsarmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-31, New Ross East, p. 5)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Michael and Laura Veinott resided at Aldersville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household her parents John and Serena Alders. Michael Veinott and John Alders were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-42, Aldersville, p. 16)
They had the following children:
Eliza Ann Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 15 May 1848 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.49,15 Eliza Ann was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 Jun 1888.49 Eliza Ann died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 8 Feb 1919; she was 70.7
The 1881 Canadian federal census states that Eliza Bezantson resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. She lived in the househol.d of [sister and brother-in-law] Cerenea and John Aalders. Elizav Bezantson was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, pp. 40-41)
Eliza Burgoyne died from paralysis.
On 6 Nov 1874 Eliza Ann married
Wellsley Burgoyne, son of
Benjamin Burgoyne &
Mary Ann Aalders, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7,49 Born on 13 Nov 1851 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10,15 Wellsley was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 11 Jan 1852.10 Wellsley died in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 20 Jan 1908; he was 56.49 Buried on 23 Jan 1908 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.49 Occupation: Farmer, Farm Labourer.
Wellesley and Ann Burgoyne with two children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They lived in the household of his parents Benjamin and Mary Burgoyne. Wellesley Burgoyne was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, p. 40)
The 1891 Canadian fedceral census states that Welsly and Eliza Burgoine with three children resided at Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Welsly Burgoine was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 37-F1, Kentville, p. 35)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, Wellsley and Annie Burgoyne with an adult daughter resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Wellsley Burgoyne was a farm labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-U, Port Williams, p. 1)
The widow Annie Burgoyne resided at Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Ruel and Alice Burgoyne. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 48-28, Kentville, p. 30)
They had the following children:
William Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 22 Jun 1849 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. William died in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 27 Nov 1935; he was 86.7 Buried on 29 Nov 1935 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Occupation: Farmer.
William Bezanson died from carcinoma of the colon with secondary deposits in the liver. He also had amæmia.
On 23 Dec 1875 William first married
Julia Collins, daughter of
George Robinson Collins &
Eliza Hutchinson, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 25 Feb 1857 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Julia died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Nov 1911; she was 54.7
The 1881 Canadian federal census states that William and Julia Bezantson with three children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Bezantson was a farmer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, p. 16)
William and Julia Bayzantson with ten children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. William and George Bayzantson were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 36-I, New Ross, p. 18)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, William and Julia Bezanson with twelve children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William, George, James and Stephen Bezanson were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 17)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that William and Julia Bezanson with four children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Bezanson was a farmer. Stephen Bezanson was a cooper. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-29, New Ross West, p. 1)
Julia Bezanson died from cancer.
They had the following children:
On 13 Nov 1913 William second married
Emma Lutz in Greenwood, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 15 Nov 1870 in Garland, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Emma died in Somerset, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 7 Sep 1961; she was 90.7 Buried on 10 Sep 1961 in Morristown, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
William and Emma Bezanson with her her five children resided at Aylesford, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1921 Canadian federal census. They owned their home. William Bezanson was a cooper in barrel factory. Harold Tupper was a farmer on his own farm [likely his mother’s]. Percy Tupper was a labourer at a saw mill. Thomas Tupper was a farm labourer. William Bezanson was a Baptist. Emma Bezanson and the Tupper children were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-21, Millville, p. 11)
They had no children.
Elijah Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 15 May 1850 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.49 Elijah was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Aug 1898.49 Elijah died in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 Jan 1935; he was 84.7 Buried on 27 Jan 1935 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Occupation: Farmer.
Eliger and Sariah Bezanson with three children resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. His widowed father Elias Bezanson lived in the household. Eliger and Elias Bezanson were farmers. Eliger Bezanson and his family were Anglicans while his father Elias Bezanson was a Baptist. Daughter Lottie Bezanson was most likely not their daughter as Lottie was born 4 August 1888 about six years before her ‘parents’ married. Lottie Bezanson was most Charlotte (Lottie) Leopold who born on 3 August 1888 and subsequently married Elijah Bezanson in 1903. (RG 31-C-1., 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 12)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that Elija and Lottie Bezanson with six children resided at Aaldersville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Elija Bezanson was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, ED 49-31, New Ross, p. 5)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Elijah and Lottie Bezanson with six children resided at Aaldersville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. Elijah Bezanson was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-42, Aaldersville, p. 16)
On 20 Feb 1895 Elijah first married
Sarah Hiltz (1372) , daughter of
596. David (Proper David) Hiltz &
Nancy Sophia Pineo, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 5 Jun 1873 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.49 Sarah was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 28 Sep 1873.49 Sarah died in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 3 Jul 1902; she was 29.49 Buried on 5 Jul 1902 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.49
They had the following children:
On 24 Sep 1903 Elijah second married
Charlotte Lorenda Leopold (2661) , daughter of
John Burton Leopold &
1366. Ellen D. Hiltz, in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 3 Aug 1888 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.49 Charlotte Lorenda was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 8 Dec 1889.49 Charlotte Lorenda died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 Dec 1982; she was 94. Buried on 29 Dec 1982 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
They had the following children:
James Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 22 Jan 1854 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 James died in Brooklyn Corner, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Aug 1933; he was 79.7 Buried on 24 Aug 1933 in Billtown, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Occupation: Cooper.
James and Marthur Bezanson with five children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. James Bezanson was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, pp. 11-12)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that James and Marther Bezanson with six children resided at Aaldersville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. James Bezanson was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-31, New Ross, pp. 4-5)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, James and Martha Bezanson with four children resided at Steam Mill Village, Kings County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. James and son James Bezanson were farmers. Wallace Bezanson was a labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-8, Upper Dyke Village, p. 25)
On 26 Aug 1893 James married
Martha Hiltz (1371) , daughter of
596. David (Proper David) Hiltz &
Nancy Sophia Pineo, in Canning, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 27 May 1869 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7,49 Martha was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 23 Sep 1873.49 Martha died in Billtown, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Nov 1948; she was 79.7 Buried on 17 Nov 1948 in Billtown, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
They had the following children:
Isaiah Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born on 14 Aug 1858 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.49 Isaiah was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 8 Jun 1890.49 Isaiah died in Fraxville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 16 Aug 1926; he was 68.50 Buried on 17 Aug 1926 in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.50 Occupation: Farmer.
On 20 Jan 1881 Isaiah married
Jane Lorinda Herget, daughter of
Edward Michael Herget &
Sarah Elizabeth Hiltz, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
49 Born on 25 Oct 1858 in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7,49 Jane Lorinda was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 25 May 1859.49 Jane Lorinda died in Fraxville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 23 Jan 1946; she was 87.7 Buried on 25 Jan 1946 in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
Isiah and Jane Bezantson resided in the New Ross census district according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. They lived in the household of his parents Elias and Anna Bezantson. Isiah Hiltz was a farmer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, p. 16)
The 1901 Canadian frderal census states that Hiseah [Isaiah] and Jane Bezanson with eight children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Hiseah, Henry and Nelson Bezanason were farmers. Edward Bezanson was a cooper.. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 18)
According to the 1911 Canadian federal census, Isaiah and Jane Bezanson with seven children resided at Fraxville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Alster [Allister] Lowe was an adopted son. Isaiah Bezanson was a farmer. Henry, Nelson and Herman Bezanson were coopers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-29, New Ross, p. 10)
Isiah and Jane Bezanson with two adult sons resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1921 Canadian federal census. They owned their home. Their widowed son Edward Bexanson with four children lived in the household. Sixteen-year-old Alister Lowe was a lodger in the household. Isiah and Hewitt Bezanson were farmers. Edward and Melbourne Bezanson were coopers. Alister Lowe was a labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross West, p. 10)
They had the following children:
John David Bezanson (Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1).
Born in 1852 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. John David died in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Jun 1918; he was 66.7 Occupation: Farmer.
John Bezanson died from heart disease and dropsy.
On 12 Apr 1880 John David married
Harriett Ann Gates (745) , daughter of
John Henry Gates &
262. Mary Ann Lantz, in Wolfville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 Born on 2 Aug 1862 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 Harriett Ann died in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Aug 1957; she was 95.7 Buried on 24 Aug 1957 in Steam Mill Village, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
John and Hariet Bezantson resided in the Canard census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. John Bezantson was a farmer. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 17-B1, Canard, p. 19)
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, John and Hariet Bezanson with six children resided in the Port Williams census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia. John Dezanson was a farmer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 37-B2, Port Williams/Canard, p. 5)
The 1901 Canadian federal states that John and Harriett Bezanson with ten children resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. John Bezanson was a farmer. Kempton Bezanson was a farm labourer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-U, Port Williams, p. 8)
John and Harriet Bezanson with five children resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Their married daughter Melissa Weaver with a daughter lived iun the household. Leo Driscol was a lodger in the household. John and Percy Bezanson were farmers. Leo Driscol was a plumber. The Bezanson and Weaver families were Baptists. Leo Driscol was a Roman Catholic. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 11)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, the widow Hattie Bezanson with five children resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. She owned her home. Her son and daughter-in-law Kempton and Katie Bezanson lived in the household. Her son and daughter-in-law Willard and Olive Bezanson lived in the household. Pernell Gates and Harvey Lantz were lodgers in the household. Willard Bezanson was a farmer. Percy Bezanson and Harvey Gates were coopers. Avery was a farm labourer. The census states that Kempton Bezanson was an invalid. Pernell Gates was a barber. The Bezanson family and the lodgers were Baptists while Olive Bezanson as a Methodist. Olive Bezanson immigrated to Canada from the United States in 1916 and was naturalized. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-6, Port Williams, p. 9)
Harriett Bezanson died from congestive heart failure and influenza.
They had the following children: