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  • Name Frances Besha  [1, 2
    Born Aug 1888  New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Gender Female 
    Census 1892  Croghan, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    New York State 
    Census 27 Jun 1900  Croghan, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 1923  Croghan, Lewis County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    _UID CAACD148533C48ABA2589C871D3F34BD7B2E 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I1004  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 22 Dec 2014 

    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  [8
    Children 7 children 
    Family ID F351  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Aug 1888 - 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.
      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
      Frank B. Kelly
      Frank B. Kelly
      US Census, 1910, Washington D.C., ED 149, 1314 Florida Avenue
      Journal and Republican
      Journal and Republican


    2. [S1237] 1892 New York State Census - Lewis County, New York, Lewis, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Croghan, p. 6, line 13, Col. 2, Frances Bisha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Dec 22, 2014); citing citing, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm - GS Film number: 900779 (Reliability: 3), 22 Dec 2014.
      Name:
      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
      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
      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


    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:
      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, 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


    4. [S1237] 1892 New York State Census - Lewis County, New York, Lewis, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Croghan, p. 6, line 13, Col. 2, Frances Bisha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Dec 22, 2014); citing citing, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm - GS Film number: 900779 (Reliability: 3), 22 Dec 2014.
      Name:
      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


    5. [S1237] 1892 New York State Census - Lewis County, New York, Lewis, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Croghan, p. 6, line 13, Col. 2, Frances Bisha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Dec 22, 2014); citing citing, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm - GS Film number: 900779 (Reliability: 3), 22 Dec 2014.
      Name:
      Frank B. Kelly
      Frank B. Kelly
      US Census, 1910, Washington D.C., ED 149, 1314 Florida Avenue
      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


    6. [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.
      ThomasJRout.jpg
      ThomasJRout.jpg
      1880 census
      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


    7. [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 and family, 1910, Washington, D.C.
      Thomas A. Sullivan and family, 1910, Washington, D.C.
      Thomas A. Sullivan and family, 1910, Washington, D.C.
      Image Source: https://archive.org/stream/13thcensus1910po153unit#page/n962/mode/1up
      Thomas Rout
      Thomas Rout
      Journal and Republican
      Journal and Republican


    8. [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