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- [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.
- [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
- [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
- [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.
- [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
- [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.
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