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  • Name Rose Besha  [1
    Born Sep 1894  New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    Census 27 Jun 1900  Croghan, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Name Rosanna Bisha  [4
    Residence 1923  Croghan, Lewis County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    _UID 11FF9CE5F6254A589C24C28C4F2D478AA944 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I1005  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2015 

    Father Louis V. Bichet,   b. 22 Aug 1839, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jan 1923, Croghan, Lewis County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Mary Janet O'Reily,   b. 1856, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1923, Croghan, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 1875  [6
    Children 7 children 
    Family ID F351  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John William Fraley,   b. 27 May 1871, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1940, Charleston, Halifax, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 5 Apr 1920  [7
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2015 
    Family ID F10663  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Sep 1894 - New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1923 - Croghan, Lewis County, New York Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S433] The Journal and Republican, R.A. Van Namee, Local Editor, (M. A. Phillips, Publisher Lowville, N.Y.), February 1, 1923, Vol. 54, No. 14, page ?, col. 1 (Reliability: 3), 6 Apr 2006.
      CROGHAN.

      AnnualReport of St. Stephen's Church-Many Grip Patients-Mrs. Priscilla Virkler Purchases Bush Residence-Death of Louis V. Besha, an Old and Esteemed Resident, at the Age of 84 years.

      (Mrs. Jonas L. Zehr, Correspondent)

      Louis V. Besha, aged 84 years, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of this place, passed away Friday evening at his home here, following a week's illness of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Evans Mills, August 22, 1839, and was the son of John and Julia Besha. In 1868 he was united in marriage with Mary Simmonet, who passed away in 1874. In 1875 Mr. Besha married Mary Janet O'Reiley. From 1868 to 1875 the deceased conducted a hotel at Evans Mills. After his second marraige he reomved to Belfort and built the hotel there, later going to Long Level, where he lumbered extensively. In 1890 Mr. and Mrs. Besha came to Croghan to reside and built a large hotel, which was destroyed in the big fire of 1912. Since 1912 Mr Besha has lived a retired life at his residence on North Main Street. Surviving , besides his wife, are three sons and one daughter by his first marriage, Milton Besha and Mrs. Edward H. Radigan, of this place; John Besha, of Carthage, and William Besha of San Francisco; and four daughters and one son by his second marriage, Mrs. Clement Gunert, Misses Frances and Rose Besha, of this place; Mrs. Vernon Moore, of Copenhagen, and Louis V. Besha, of Vancouver, B. C.; also three brothers, Joseph Besha, Brownville; Peter Besha, Evans Mills; Frank Besha, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Cecilia Branch, Albany, and Mrs, Julia Branch, Richland. The funeral was held from St. Stephen's church Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and was largely attended, Rev. Father Antonius Buch officiating. Interment tookplace in the family plot in St. Stephen's cemetery.
      Susie Sullivan, 1940 census, Washington, D.C.
      Susie Sullivan, 1940 census, Washington, D.C.
      Susie Sullivan, 1940 census, Washington, D.C.
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-27893-12049-91?cc=2000219
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-159385-29591-0?cc=1529100
      Journal and Republican
      Journal and Republican


    2. [S1129] 1900 Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), T623, roll 1069, Crogan Township, enumeration district (ED) 52, sheet 17B, dwelling 345, family 352, Maude Bisha, accessed Dec 22, 2014 (Reliability: 3), 22 Dec 2014.
      Name:
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11823-33029-70?cc=1325221
      and
      https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1069unit#page/n731/mode/1up
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11823-33029-70?cc=1325221
      and
      https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1069unit#page/n731/mode/1up


    3. [S1129] 1900 Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), T623, roll 1069, Crogan Township, enumeration district (ED) 52, sheet 17B, dwelling 345, family 352, Maude Bisha, accessed Dec 22, 2014 (Reliability: 3), 22 Dec 2014.
      Name:
      Thomas Sullivan and family, Washington, D.C., 1920
      Thomas Sullivan and family, Washington, D.C., 1920
      Thomas Sullivan and family, Washington, D.C., 1920
      Image Source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu211unit#page/n669/mode/1up
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11823-33029-70?cc=1325221
      and
      https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1069unit#page/n731/mode/1up
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11823-33029-70?cc=1325221
      and
      https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1069unit#page/n731/mode/1up
      Journal and Republican
      Journal and Republican


    4. [S1129] 1900 Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), T623, roll 1069, Crogan Township, enumeration district (ED) 52, sheet 17B, dwelling 345, family 352, Maude Bisha, accessed Dec 22, 2014 (Reliability: 3), 22 Dec 2014.
      Name:
      Susie McKenny Sullivan
      Susie McKenny Sullivan
      Susie McKenny Sullivan, 1900 census, Washington, D.C.
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11823-33029-70?cc=1325221
      and
      https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1069unit#page/n731/mode/1up
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Louis V. Bisha, 1900 census, Croghan, Lewis County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11823-33029-70?cc=1325221
      and
      https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1069unit#page/n731/mode/1up


    5. [S433] The Journal and Republican, R.A. Van Namee, Local Editor, (M. A. Phillips, Publisher Lowville, N.Y.), February 1, 1923, Vol. 54, No. 14, page ?, col. 1 (Reliability: 3), 6 Apr 2006.
      CROGHAN.

      AnnualReport of St. Stephen's Church-Many Grip Patients-Mrs. Priscilla Virkler Purchases Bush Residence-Death of Louis V. Besha, an Old and Esteemed Resident, at the Age of 84 years.

      (Mrs. Jonas L. Zehr, Correspondent)

      Louis V. Besha, aged 84 years, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of this place, passed away Friday evening at his home here, following a week's illness of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Evans Mills, August 22, 1839, and was the son of John and Julia Besha. In 1868 he was united in marriage with Mary Simmonet, who passed away in 1874. In 1875 Mr. Besha married Mary Janet O'Reiley. From 1868 to 1875 the deceased conducted a hotel at Evans Mills. After his second marraige he reomved to Belfort and built the hotel there, later going to Long Level, where he lumbered extensively. In 1890 Mr. and Mrs. Besha came to Croghan to reside and built a large hotel, which was destroyed in the big fire of 1912. Since 1912 Mr Besha has lived a retired life at his residence on North Main Street. Surviving , besides his wife, are three sons and one daughter by his first marriage, Milton Besha and Mrs. Edward H. Radigan, of this place; John Besha, of Carthage, and William Besha of San Francisco; and four daughters and one son by his second marriage, Mrs. Clement Gunert, Misses Frances and Rose Besha, of this place; Mrs. Vernon Moore, of Copenhagen, and Louis V. Besha, of Vancouver, B. C.; also three brothers, Joseph Besha, Brownville; Peter Besha, Evans Mills; Frank Besha, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Cecilia Branch, Albany, and Mrs, Julia Branch, Richland. The funeral was held from St. Stephen's church Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and was largely attended, Rev. Father Antonius Buch officiating. Interment tookplace in the family plot in St. Stephen's cemetery.
      Thomas A Sullivan, Sr. and family, Washington, D.C., 1930
      Thomas A Sullivan, Sr. and family, Washington, D.C., 1930
      Thomas A Sullivan, Sr. and family, Washington, D.C., 1930
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/15thcensus300unit#page/n575/mode/1up
      Journal and Republican
      Journal and Republican


    6. [S433] The Journal and Republican, R.A. Van Namee, Local Editor, (M. A. Phillips, Publisher Lowville, N.Y.), February 1, 1923, Vol. 54, No. 14, page ?, col. 1 (Reliability: 3), 6 Apr 2006.
      CROGHAN.

      AnnualReport of St. Stephen's Church-Many Grip Patients-Mrs. Priscilla Virkler Purchases Bush Residence-Death of Louis V. Besha, an Old and Esteemed Resident, at the Age of 84 years.

      (Mrs. Jonas L. Zehr, Correspondent)

      Louis V. Besha, aged 84 years, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of this place, passed away Friday evening at his home here, following a week's illness of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Evans Mills, August 22, 1839, and was the son of John and Julia Besha. In 1868 he was united in marriage with Mary Simmonet, who passed away in 1874. In 1875 Mr. Besha married Mary Janet O'Reiley. From 1868 to 1875 the deceased conducted a hotel at Evans Mills. After his second marraige he reomved to Belfort and built the hotel there, later going to Long Level, where he lumbered extensively. In 1890 Mr. and Mrs. Besha came to Croghan to reside and built a large hotel, which was destroyed in the big fire of 1912. Since 1912 Mr Besha has lived a retired life at his residence on North Main Street. Surviving , besides his wife, are three sons and one daughter by his first marriage, Milton Besha and Mrs. Edward H. Radigan, of this place; John Besha, of Carthage, and William Besha of San Francisco; and four daughters and one son by his second marriage, Mrs. Clement Gunert, Misses Frances and Rose Besha, of this place; Mrs. Vernon Moore, of Copenhagen, and Louis V. Besha, of Vancouver, B. C.; also three brothers, Joseph Besha, Brownville; Peter Besha, Evans Mills; Frank Besha, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Cecilia Branch, Albany, and Mrs, Julia Branch, Richland. The funeral was held from St. Stephen's church Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and was largely attended, Rev. Father Antonius Buch officiating. Interment tookplace in the family plot in St. Stephen's cemetery.
      Journal and Republican
      Journal and Republican


    7. [S1288] Acheson, Tim - email, Acheson, Tim, February 13, 2015>, "Re: Comments," (Reliability: 3), 13 Feb 2015.
      Marriage record of Stephen Grimsahw and Lena M. Hunt, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, June 29, 1926
      Marriage record of Stephen Grimsahw and Lena M. Hunt, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, June 29, 1926
      Marriage record of Stephen Grimsahw and Lena M. Hunt, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, June 29, 1926
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-9879-15003-22?cc=1618491
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015
      John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015
      Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson
      Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson
      Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson