Seventh Generation (Continued)
Seventh Generation (Continued)
Family of John David Bezanson (562) & Harriett Ann Gates (1032)
2244. Bradford Kempton Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 27 Apr 1881 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.13 Bradford Kempton died in 1973; he was 91. Occupation: Farmer.
On 6 Nov 1909 Bradford Kempton married Kathleen Blanche Blenkhorn in The Lookoff, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born abt 1888 in Arlington, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Kathleen Blanche died in Wolfville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Aug 1958; she was 70.8 Buried on 18 Aug 1958 in Canard, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8
Kempton and Kathleen Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. His brother Robie Bezanson lived in the household. Kempton and Robie Bezanson were farmers. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 4)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Kempton and Katie resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of his widowed mother Hattie Bezanson with five children. he census states that Kempton Bezanson was an invalid. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-6, Port Williams, p. 9)
Kempton and Kathleen Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. His brother Robie Bezanson lived in the household. Kempton and Robie Bezanson were farmers. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 4)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Kempton and Katie resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of his widowed mother Hattie Bezanson with five children. he census states that Kempton Bezanson was an invalid. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-6, Port Williams, p. 9)
They had no children.
2245. Melissa Evelyn Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 20 Sep 1882 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13,53 Melissa Evelyn died in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, U.S.A., in May 1980; she was 97.53
In Nov 1907 Melissa Evelyn married Frederick Austin Weaver in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.17 Born on 13 Jul 1871 in West Advocate, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,52 Frederick Austin died in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, U.S.A., on 28 Apr 1941; he was 69.52 Occupation: Carpenter.
Fred and Malisia Weaver with a daughter resided at 99 Linden Street, Yonker, Westchester County, New York according to the 1910 United States federal census. Theyrented their home. Malisia Weaver had given birth to one child before 1910 who was still living. Fred Weaver was a carpenter. Fred Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1902 and was naturalized. Malisia Weaver immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1902 and was not naturalized. (T624-1093, New York, Westchester Co., ED 176, Yonker ward 7, p. 2B)
Harriet Weaver with a daughter resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. She lived in the household of her parents John and Harriet Bezanson. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 11)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that Fred and Melissa Weaver with five children resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. They rented their home fior CAD 12.00 per month. Laura [—oer] and May Levy were lodgers in the household. Fred Weaver was a carpenter. The family were members of the I.B.S.A. (International Bible Students Association - Jehovah’s Witnesses). (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-6, Port Williams, p. 12)
Accoording to the 1930 United States federal census, Frederick and Melissa Weaver with six children resided at 182 Bay View Avenue, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. They rented their home for USD 22.00 per month. They did not own a radio set. Frederick Weaver was a carpenter. Marjorie Weaver was an office manager at a telegraph office. Frederick Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1880 and was naturalized. Melissa Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1901 and was naturalized. Lawrence, Evelyn, Gladys, Elsie, and Ernest Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada and were naturalized. (T626-2168, Rhode Island, Bristol Co., ED 4, Bristol, p. 12A)
Frederick and Mellissa Weaver with two children resided at 182 Bay View Avenue, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island according to the 1940 United states federal census. They rented their home for USD 22.00 per month. Their son and daughter-in-law Lawrence and Rose Weaver with two children lived in the household. Frederick Weaver was a carpenter. Gladys Weaver was a new worker in a general office. Lawrence Weaver worked in an insulated wire manufacturing. Rose Weaver was a tool press worker in metal fastener manufacturing. (T627-3757, Rhode Island, Bristol Co., ED 1-7, Bristol, p. 14B)
Fred and Malisia Weaver with a daughter resided at 99 Linden Street, Yonker, Westchester County, New York according to the 1910 United States federal census. Theyrented their home. Malisia Weaver had given birth to one child before 1910 who was still living. Fred Weaver was a carpenter. Fred Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1902 and was naturalized. Malisia Weaver immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1902 and was not naturalized. (T624-1093, New York, Westchester Co., ED 176, Yonker ward 7, p. 2B)
Harriet Weaver with a daughter resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. She lived in the household of her parents John and Harriet Bezanson. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 11)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that Fred and Melissa Weaver with five children resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia. They rented their home fior CAD 12.00 per month. Laura [—oer] and May Levy were lodgers in the household. Fred Weaver was a carpenter. The family were members of the I.B.S.A. (International Bible Students Association - Jehovah’s Witnesses). (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 60-6, Port Williams, p. 12)
Accoording to the 1930 United States federal census, Frederick and Melissa Weaver with six children resided at 182 Bay View Avenue, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. They rented their home for USD 22.00 per month. They did not own a radio set. Frederick Weaver was a carpenter. Marjorie Weaver was an office manager at a telegraph office. Frederick Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1880 and was naturalized. Melissa Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1901 and was naturalized. Lawrence, Evelyn, Gladys, Elsie, and Ernest Weaver immigrated to the United States from Canada and were naturalized. (T626-2168, Rhode Island, Bristol Co., ED 4, Bristol, p. 12A)
Frederick and Mellissa Weaver with two children resided at 182 Bay View Avenue, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island according to the 1940 United states federal census. They rented their home for USD 22.00 per month. Their son and daughter-in-law Lawrence and Rose Weaver with two children lived in the household. Frederick Weaver was a carpenter. Gladys Weaver was a new worker in a general office. Lawrence Weaver worked in an insulated wire manufacturing. Rose Weaver was a tool press worker in metal fastener manufacturing. (T627-3757, Rhode Island, Bristol Co., ED 1-7, Bristol, p. 14B)
They had the following children:
6620i.
Marjorie Bezanson (1908-2008)
6621ii.
Laurence Frederick (1911-1976)
6622iii.
Evelyn Olivia (1915-2012)
6623iv.
Elsie Harriet (1918-1998)
6624v.
Gladys S. (1920-2017)
6625vi.
Ernest W. (1923-)
2246. Inez May Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 17 Sep 1884 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13 Inez May was baptized in Upper Canard, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Nov 1896.8 Inez May died in 1983; she was 98.
On 2 Oct 1907 Inez May married Edgar Avery Manuel, son of Joseph Manuel & Priscilla Nickerson, in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 5 Mar 1885 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Edgar Avery died in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 30 Sep 1943; he was 58.8 Buried on 2 Oct 1943 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Occupation: Nurse.
E.A. Manuel, his wife and two daughters resided at Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. He was a grocer in a general store. The family were Baptists. The census doesa not record their names suggesting that a neighbour may have provided the information. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Halifax Co., ED 45-67, Halifax ward 4, p. 32)
Edgar Manuel died from an intestinal obstruction.
E.A. Manuel, his wife and two daughters resided at Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. He was a grocer in a general store. The family were Baptists. The census doesa not record their names suggesting that a neighbour may have provided the information. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Halifax Co., ED 45-67, Halifax ward 4, p. 32)
Edgar Manuel died from an intestinal obstruction.
They had the following children:
6626i.
George Douglas (~1909-)
6627ii.
Lloyd Kingsley (1910-1998)
6628iii.
Priscilla Dorothy (1912-)
6629iv.
Robert Laird (1913-)
6630v.
Curtis Malcolm (1914-2000)
6631vi.
Earl Avery (~1916-1997)
6632vii.
Roy Frederick (1919-)
6633viii.
Phyllis Harriett (1923-2015)
2247. Willard Ewart Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 6 Oct 1886 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13 Willard Ewart died in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 13 Jun 1943; he was 56.8 Buried on 16 Jun 1943 in Steam Mill Village, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Occupation: Farmer, Railroad Yardman, Foreman.
In Sep 1916 Willard Ewart married Olive B. Sanders in California, U.S.A. Born abt 1894 in Illinois, U.S.A. Occupation: Stenographer, Clerk. They were divorced abt 1923.
Willard and Olive Bezanson resided at 569 Second Street, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California according to the 1920 United States federal census. They rented their home. Willard Bezanson was a yardman for a railroad. (T625-95, California, Contra Costa Co., ED 36, Richmond, p. 12A)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Willard and Olive Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of his widowed mother Hattie Bezanson. Willard Bezanson was a farmer. Willard Bezanson was a Baptist. 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)
Willard and Olive Bezanson resided at 569 Second Street, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California according to the 1920 United States federal census. They rented their home. Willard Bezanson was a yardman for a railroad. (T625-95, California, Contra Costa Co., ED 36, Richmond, p. 12A)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Willard and Olive Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of his widowed mother Hattie Bezanson. Willard Bezanson was a farmer. Willard Bezanson was a Baptist. 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)
They had no children.
2248. Robie DeBlois Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 23 Jun 1888 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13 Robie DeBlois died in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1974; he was 85. Buried in 1974 in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Farmer.
Robie Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. He lived in the household of his brother and sister-in-law Kempton and Kathleen Bezanson. Robie Bezanson was a farmer. He was a Baptist. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 4)
Robie Bezanson resided at Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. He lived in the household of his brother and sister-in-law Kempton and Kathleen Bezanson. Robie Bezanson was a farmer. He was a Baptist. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Cornwallis, p. 4)
On 16 Jan 1925 Robie DeBlois married Annie Blanche Harper in Wolfville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 18 Jan 1908 in Church Street, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8
Robie and Anna Bezanson with three children resided at 15 Hill Street, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut according to the 1930 United States federal census. They rented heir home for USD 20.00 per month. They did not own a radio set. Robie Bezanson was a labourer in a textile mill. Robie, Anna, Rubby and John Bezanson immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1928 and were not naturalized. (T626-272, Connecticut, New Haven Co., ED 107, Ansonia ward 2, p. 19A)
Robie and Anna Bezanson with three children resided at 15 Hill Street, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut according to the 1930 United States federal census. They rented heir home for USD 20.00 per month. They did not own a radio set. Robie Bezanson was a labourer in a textile mill. Robie, Anna, Rubby and John Bezanson immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1928 and were not naturalized. (T626-272, Connecticut, New Haven Co., ED 107, Ansonia ward 2, p. 19A)
They had the following children:
6634i.
Ruby Vera (1925-)
6635ii.
6636iii.
Walter Irving (1928-1998)
2249. Percy Samuel Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 29 Jun 1890 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13 Percy Samuel died in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 Sep 1958; he was 68.8 Buried on 27 Sep 1958 in Steam Mill Village, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Occupation: Cooper. He was never married.
Percy Bezanson died from carcinoma of stomach.
Percy Bezanson died from carcinoma of stomach.
2250. Margaret Pearl Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 29 Jul 1892 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13 Margaret Pearl died on 16 Aug 1987; she was 95.
On 16 Nov 1921 Margaret Pearl married Berwick Rooney in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 14 Jul 1890 in Canning, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Berwick died in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Aug 1951; he was 61.8 Buried on 19 Aug 1951 in Canning, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Occupation: Painter.
They had the following children:
6637i.
Burnell E. (1924-1972)
6638ii.
Etta Josephine (1926-2013)
6639iii.
William Clyde (1928-2016)
2251. Etta Blanche Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 6 Jul 1894 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13,53,52 Etta Blanche died in Wolfville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 Feb 1994; she was 99.53,52 Occupation: Dental Assistant. She was never married.
Etta Bezanson resided at 36 Rogers Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts according to the 1930 United states federal census. She lived in the household of her couson Murdoch Smith. Etta Bezanson was an a assistant in a dentistry office. She immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1923 and was not naturalized. (T626-900, Massachusetts, Essex Co., ED 168, Lynn ward 5, p. 11B)
The 1940 United States federal census states hat Etta Bezanson resided at 62 North Common Street, Lynn, Massachusetts. She was a lodger in the household of Alvin and Hermine Hoffman. Etta Bezanson was a dental assistant in a private office. She immigrated to the United States from Canada and was not naturalized. (T627-1696, Massachusetts, Essex Co., ED 19-70, Lynn ward 5, p. 6B)
Etta Bezanson was a dental assistant in Lynn, Massachusetts for 40 years, first for Dr. Murdock C. Smith and later for Dr. Chenvert. In 1963, at the age of 69, she retired and returned to the family homestead in Port Williams, Nova Scotia.43
Etta Bezanson resided at 36 Rogers Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts according to the 1930 United states federal census. She lived in the household of her couson Murdoch Smith. Etta Bezanson was an a assistant in a dentistry office. She immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1923 and was not naturalized. (T626-900, Massachusetts, Essex Co., ED 168, Lynn ward 5, p. 11B)
The 1940 United States federal census states hat Etta Bezanson resided at 62 North Common Street, Lynn, Massachusetts. She was a lodger in the household of Alvin and Hermine Hoffman. Etta Bezanson was a dental assistant in a private office. She immigrated to the United States from Canada and was not naturalized. (T627-1696, Massachusetts, Essex Co., ED 19-70, Lynn ward 5, p. 6B)
Etta Bezanson was a dental assistant in Lynn, Massachusetts for 40 years, first for Dr. Murdock C. Smith and later for Dr. Chenvert. In 1963, at the age of 69, she retired and returned to the family homestead in Port Williams, Nova Scotia.43
2252. Roy Archibald Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 17 Dec 1896 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.13 Roy Archibald died in 1926; he was 29. Buried in 1926 in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
Roy Bezanson, service number 283132, enlisted in the Canadian Expedionary Force on 18 March 1916. He was assigned to the 219 battalion. He served in England and France during the First World War.139
Roy Bezanson, service number 283132, enlisted in the Canadian Expedionary Force on 18 March 1916. He was assigned to the 219 battalion. He served in England and France during the First World War.139
2253. Rita Evangeline Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 26 Oct 1900 in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.13 Rita Evangeline died in Port Williams, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 28 Apr 1911; she was 10.8
In the 1901 census, she was recorded as Gladys Bezanson. Rita Bezanson died from diphtheria.
In the 1901 census, she was recorded as Gladys Bezanson. Rita Bezanson died from diphtheria.
2254. Avery Charles Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born on 13 Feb 1903 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Avery Charles died in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 28 Aug 1961; he was 58.8 Occupation: Farmer.
Avery Bezanson died from injuries in a motor vehicle accident in the parking lot of a Sobey’s grocery store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was crushed against a building by a truck and suffered a brain injury due to a fractured skull.8
Avery Bezanson died from injuries in a motor vehicle accident in the parking lot of a Sobey’s grocery store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was crushed against a building by a truck and suffered a brain injury due to a fractured skull.8
On 3 Jun 1931 Avery Charles married Hilda Blanche Bezanson (2225) , daughter of 559. Elijah Bezanson & 5897. Charlotte Lorenda Leopold, in Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 29 Oct 1912 in Aaldersville, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Hilda Blanche died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 9 Jan 2012; she was 99. Buried on 14 Jan 2012 in Canard, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Anglican, Baptist, Baptist, Baptist.
They had the following children:
6521i.
6522ii.
6523iii.
6524iv.
6525v.
6526vi.
2255. Ivan Bezanson (John David6, Nancy Ann Hiltz5, Johannes Benjamin4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1). Born abt 1911. Ivan died in Sydney, Cape Breton Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 9 Jan 1991; he was 80.