Louis V. Besha

1886 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	Louis V. Besha  [1, 2, 3]
  Born	Sep 1886	New York   [4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1892	Croghan, Jefferson County, New York   [6]
  	New York State
  Census	27 Jun 1900	Croghan, Jefferson County, New York   [7]
  Residence	1923	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   [8]
  _UID	8A1F606C59A4427CB949B29A75C3390BFAE4
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Person ID	I1006	Paul's Genealogy Tree
  Last Modified	1 Feb 2017

  
  

  Father	Louis V. Bichet,   b. 22 Aug 1839, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York ,   d. 26 Jan 1923, Croghan, Lewis County, New York  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Mary Janet O'Reily,   b. 1856, New York ,   d. 20 Dec 1923, Croghan, Jefferson County, New York  (Age 67 years)
  Married	1875  [9]
  Children	7 children
  1. Mary Besha,   b. <1875>, NY ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Julia Bisha,   b. Jan 1885, New York ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Louis V. Besha,   b. Sep 1886, New York ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Flossie A. Bisha,   b. Aug 1888, New York ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Frances Besha,   b. Aug 1888, New York ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Maud Besha,   b. Nov 1889, New York ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Rose Besha,   b. Sep 1894, New York ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F351	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - Sep 1886 - New York Residence - 1923 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Hotel burned to the ground. http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn85054450/1881-02-10/ed-1/seq-1/

  
  

• Sources

  [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. John McKenny 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 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 [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: Official Register of the United States, page 29 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 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 [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 12, Col. 2, Louis 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: Report of the Secretary of the Senate, pp. 32, 41 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 [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: Report of the Secretary of the Senate 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 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 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 [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 12, Col. 2, Louis 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: Advertisement placed by Norman E. Kavanaugh This is one of four identical advertisements placed in the Washington Post by Norman E. Kavanaugh on Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 1918. He listed the address of 1505 11th St. N.W., the home of his wife (Agnes S. McKenny) and in-laws. Advertisement placed by Norman E. Kavanaugh This is one of four identical advertisements placed in the Washington Post by Norman E. Kavanaugh on Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 1918. He listed the address of 1505 11th St. N.W., the home of his wife (Agnes S. McKenny) and in-laws. Advertisement placed by Norman E. Kavanaugh Advertisement placed by Norman E. Kavanaugh, see column 4 Advertisment placed by Norman E. Kavanaugh This is one of four identical advertisements placed in the Washington Post by Norman E. Kavanaugh on Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 1918. He listed the address of 1505 11th St. N.W., the home of his wife (Agnes S. McKenny) and in-laws. 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 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 Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-159385-29591-0?cc=1529100 [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 12, Col. 2, Louis V. 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 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, 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 [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. 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 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 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 Loweville Journal and Republican [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. Norman E. Kavanaugh, Draft registration card Norman E. Kavanaugh, Draft registration card, 11 Sep 1918 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 [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