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Joseph J. Besha

Male 1841 - 1925  (84 years)


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  • Name Joseph J. Besha  [1] 
    Born 1841  LeRay, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  LeRay, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Residence 1923  Brownville, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Alt. Death 1925  [6] 
    Name John Joseph  [7] 
    _UID A8C522C8CA42454A950ABBC262FB7D301866 
    Buried 1925  LeRay, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Address:
    n/a 
    Died 30 Jan 1925  Watertown, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Person ID I692  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2013 

    Father Jean Baptiste Bichet,   b. 13 May 1810, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1886  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Julia Moureaux,   b. 3 Nov 1811,   d. 29 Jan 1886  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 1836  [10, 11] 
    Children 8 children 
    Family ID F246  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rosalie S. Simonett,   b. 1849,   d. 11 Sep 1919, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married Feb 1870  [12, 13, 14] 
    Children 
     1. Arthur Besha,   b. 10 Sep 1871,   d. 29 Sep 1882  (Age 11 years)
     2. Besha,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Blanch Besha,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Arthur R Besha,   b. 2 Nov 1873, LeRay, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1950, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     5. Herman J. Besha,   b. 1886,   d. 21 Mar 1948  (Age 62 years)
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2006 
    Family ID F243  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1841 - LeRay, Jefferson, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - LeRay, Jefferson, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1923 - Brownville, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Address:
    n/a - 1925 - LeRay, Jefferson, New York    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Jan 1925 - Watertown, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S197] Cemetery Inscriptions, LeRay, A - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      BESHA,JOSEPH J. 1841-1925 ST.MARYS
      George Slick with wife Anna and William Brown      		 George Slick with wife Anna and William Brown


    2. [S197] Cemetery Inscriptions, LeRay, A - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      BESHA,JOSEPH J. 1841-1925 ST.MARYS
      Cape Vincent Eagle      		 Cape Vincent Eagle


    3. [S102] State Census Jeff Co. NY 1855, (State of New York, 1855 Census Records by town: A-E, reel 0895241 E-P, reel 0895242 P-W, reel 0895243) (Reliability: 3), 8 Jan 2005.
      TOWN OF LERAY
      Dwelling no. 45
      Frame House
      Value: 250
      Family No. 45

      John Bichet 45 M France Married 20 years in city farmer Naturalized owner of land
      Julia Bichet 43 F Wife France Married 22 years in city
      Lewis V. Bichet 15 M Child Jefferson 15 farmer
      John Joseph Bichet 14 M Child Jefferson 14
      Francis Bichet 12 M Child Jefferson 12
      Mary Jane Bichet 10 F Child Jefferson 10
      John Francis Bichet 8 M Child Jefferson 8
      Julia Annette Bichet 6 F Child Jefferson 6
      Peter Bichet 5 M Child Jefferson 5
      Celia Ludin Bichet 3 F Child Jefferson 3

    4. [S504] US Census 1850, National Archives & Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1850. M432, 1,009 rolls.), Year: 1850; Census Place: Le Ray, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_515; Page: 144; Image: 298. (Reliability: 3), 14 Jan 2007.
      [page 77]

      Name: John Bisha
      Age: 40
      Sex: m
      Occupation: farmer
      Value of real estate: 2500
      Place of birth: France

      Name: Lewis "
      Age: 11
      Sex: m
      Place of birth: N.Y.

      Name: Joseph "
      Age: 9
      Sex: m
      Place of birth: N.Y.

      [page 78]

      Name: Francis Bisha
      Age: 7
      Sex: m
      Place of birth: N.Y.

      Name: John "
      Age: 5
      Sex: m
      Place of birth: N.Y.

      Name: Julia "
      Age: 39
      Sex: f
      Place of birth: France
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 George Slick, his wife Anna, and brother John
      George Slick, his wife Anna, and brother John, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      John Bisha      		 John Bisha


    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.
      Journal and Republican      		 Journal and Republican


    6. [S197] Cemetery Inscriptions, LeRay, A - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      BESHA,JOSEPH J. 1841-1925 ST.MARYS
      George Slick & Anna Slick      		 George Slick & Anna Slick
      George Slick & Anna Slick, 1930 Census, Cape Vincent, NY
      Image Source:
      https://archive.org/stream/newyorkcensus00reel1443#page/n106/mode/1up


    7. [S102] State Census Jeff Co. NY 1855, (State of New York, 1855 Census Records by town: A-E, reel 0895241 E-P, reel 0895242 P-W, reel 0895243) (Reliability: 3), 8 Jan 2005.
      TOWN OF LERAY
      Dwelling no. 45
      Frame House
      Value: 250
      Family No. 45

      John Bichet 45 M France Married 20 years in city farmer Naturalized owner of land
      Julia Bichet 43 F Wife France Married 22 years in city
      Lewis V. Bichet 15 M Child Jefferson 15 farmer
      John Joseph Bichet 14 M Child Jefferson 14
      Francis Bichet 12 M Child Jefferson 12
      Mary Jane Bichet 10 F Child Jefferson 10
      John Francis Bichet 8 M Child Jefferson 8
      Julia Annette Bichet 6 F Child Jefferson 6
      Peter Bichet 5 M Child Jefferson 5
      Celia Ludin Bichet 3 F Child Jefferson 3
      Cape Vincent Eagle      		 Cape Vincent Eagle


    8. [S197] Cemetery Inscriptions, LeRay, A - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      BESHA,JOSEPH J. 1841-1925 ST.MARYS
      Clarence Reff      		 Clarence Reff


    9. [S653] Oswego Daily Times, New York. Oswego., January 30, 1925, p. 9, col. 6; digital images, \i Old Fulton NY Post Cards\i0 (Reliability: 3), 9 Feb 2010.
      WATERTOWN. Jan. 30 - Joseph J. Besha, 85, died at the home of his son, Herman J. Besha on his 85th birthday. He was the son of natives of France and was a retired farmer and had lived in this city for the past 5 years.
      Oswego Daily Times      		 Oswego Daily Times
      Obituary for Joseph J. Besha. See end of column 6.
      Clarence Reff      		 Clarence Reff


    10. [S197] Cemetery Inscriptions, LeRay, A - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 23 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      BESHA,JULIA WF JOHN B. DIED 29JAN1886 74Y 2M 26D ST.MARYS

    11. [S17] Child's Gazetteer, Town of LeRay, Hamilton Child, (Syracuse Journal Co., Syracuse, New York, 1890. Portions of this journal excerpted by volunteers (directed by Shirley Farone) and posted to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/childler.htm) (Reliability: 3), 23 Nov 2004.
      John B. Bichet and Julia Moureaux came to this country from France, the former in 1828, and the latter a few years previously. They were married in 1836, and the same year bought a farm on road 34, in Le Ray. He subsequently added to his wealth by purchasing two other farms, one on road 33, and the other on road 34. They had born to them five sons and three daughters, namely: Louis V., Joseph J., Francis F., John, Mary J., Celia, and Peter. Mr. Bichet died February 18, 1886, and Mrs. Bichet January 29, 1866. Peter Bichet worked at home on the farm until he was 18 years of age, alternating his labors with attendance at the common schools winters, with one term at Kingston College. He removed to Croghan, Lewis County, where he conducted a custom boot and shoe store. The confinement in the store was not conducive to his health, and he sold out. He married Ellen, daughter of Michael Kelly, of Belfort, Lewis County, and returned with his bride to his old home in Le Ray. He soon after purchased of Noel Conway the old Lewis farm on road 35. Mr. Bichet has had born to him three sons, viz.: Ralph E., who died in infancy, and Lawrence J. and Adrien J., who survive.

    12. [S433] The Journal and Republican, R.A. Van Namee, Local Editor, (M. A. Phillips, Publisher Lowville, N.Y.), Thursday, Sept. 18, 1919, page ?, col. 3 (Reliability: 3), 8 Apr 2006.
      Mrs. Joseph J. Besha.

      Mrs. Joseph J. Besha, aged 70, died last Thursday evening at her home in Evans Mills. She was born in the town of Orleans, a daughter of Marcel and Adele Kepler Simonett, and for the last forty years had been a resident of Evans MIlls and vicinity. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Besha was to have been celebrated next February.
      There survive besides her husband, two sons, Arthur Besha and Herman Besha, both of Brownville; two daughters, Mrs. Morris Grantland, of Evans MIlls, and Miss Blanch Besha, of Ogdensburg; and three brothers, Joseph Simonett, of Evans Mills, Augustus Simonett, of Croghan, and Eugene Simonett, of Spragueville.
      Journal and Republican      		 Journal and Republican


    13. [S197] Cemetery Inscriptions, LeRay, A - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      BESHA,ROSALIE S. WF JOSEPH J. 1849-1919 ST.MARYS

    14. [S70] US Census 1900 Lewis County, New York (Reliability: 3), 25 Nov 2004.
      married 30 years per 1900 census