Robert Edwin Newsham1

M, #24701, b. 1 February 1921, d. 9 March 1992
Father*Thomas Newsham1 b. 19 Jul 1894, d. 31 Jan 1967
Mother*Grace Evelyn Bezanson1 b. 20 Apr 1899, d. 18 May 1995
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Robert Edwin Newsham was born on 1 February 1921 at Concord, Massachusetts.2,1 He died on 9 March 1992 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 71.1

Census Summary

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1992

Census, Residence

Census1930Robert Edwin Newsham appeared on the census of 1930 at Windsor Avenue, Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Richard Russell Newsham and Paul Allen Newsham.3
Census1940Robert Edwin Newsham appeared on the census of 1940 at Windsor Avenue, Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Richard Russell Newsham and Paul Allen Newsham.4
Census1950Robert Edwin Newsham appeared on the census of 1950 at School, West Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Richard Russell Newsham and Paul Allen Newsham.5
Last Edited5 Mar 2015

Citations

  1. [S616] Suzanne Newsham, "Bezanson," e-mail to John Cardinal, November 7, 2003.
  2. [S840] Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988", Newsham, Robert Edwin; Acton Birth Register; 1 February 1921.
  3. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340648; Roll: 913; Image: 577.0; ED: 0158; Page: 14A; Lines: 45-49.
  4. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; ED: 9-2; Page: 3B; Lines: 65-69.
  5. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; West Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 3302; ED: 9-1; Page: 22.

Richard Russell Newsham1

M, #24704, b. 6 September 1922
Father*Thomas Newsham b. 19 Jul 1894, d. 31 Jan 1967
Mother*Grace Evelyn Bezanson b. 20 Apr 1899, d. 18 May 1995
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Richard Russell Newsham was born on 6 September 1922 at Concord, Massachusetts.1 He registered for the military service draft on 30 June 1942 while living at Windsor Ave, West Acton, Massachusetts, and was described as having light complexion, blue eyes, red hair, 5' 8", 150 pounds. Person who would know his address was his mother, Mrs. Grace Newsham.2 He was living on 7 November 2003. According to his niece Suzanne Newsham, he never married and had no children.3

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1930Richard Russell Newsham appeared on the census of 1930 at Windsor Avenue, Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Robert Edwin Newsham and Paul Allen Newsham.4
Census1940Richard Russell Newsham appeared on the census of 1940 at Windsor Avenue, Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Robert Edwin Newsham and Paul Allen Newsham.5
Census1950Richard Russell Newsham appeared on the census of 1950 at School, West Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Robert Edwin Newsham and Paul Allen Newsham.6
Last Edited1 May 2026

Citations

  1. [S840] Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988", Newsham, Richard Russell; Acton Birth Register; 20 July 1918.
  2. [S879] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", Richard Russell Newsham; Registration Date: 30 June 1942; Registration Place: Concord, Massachusetts, USA; Birth Date: 6 September 1922; Birth Place: Concord, Massachusetts.
  3. [S616] Suzanne Newsham, "Bezanson," e-mail to John Cardinal, November 7, 2003.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340648; Roll: 913; Image: 577.0; ED: 0158; Page: 14A; Lines: 45-49.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; ED: 9-2; Page: 3B; Lines: 65-69.
  6. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; West Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 3302; ED: 9-1; Page: 22.

Paul Allen Newsham1,2

M, #24705, b. 17 July 1929, d. 2 August 2022
Father*Thomas Newsham2 b. 19 Jul 1894, d. 31 Jan 1967
Mother*Grace Evelyn Bezanson2 b. 20 Apr 1899, d. 18 May 1995
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Paul Allen Newsham was born on 17 July 1929 at Concord, Massachusetts.1 He died on 2 August 2022 at age 93.3

     Obituary from Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home (Maynard, Massachusetts):
Paul A. Newsham, age 93, of Maynard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was the loving husband of Helen E. (Whitney) Newsham.

Paul was born in Concord, Massachusetts on July 17, 1929, to the late Thomas and Grace (Bezansen) Newsham. He was raised and educated in Acton. Paul graduated from Acton High School, class of 1947. Paul and Helen married on September 6,1958 and settled in Maynard where they raised their family.

Paul retired as a Principal Communications Engineer at Algonquin Gas Transmission Company. Previously he worked for many years at Fred's TV in Maynard.

Paul was a committed Christian and congregant of Mission Church in Maynard. Family was most important to Paul. He enjoyed traveling, auto racing and spending time with family.

Paul is survived by his wife, Helen E. Newsham of Maynard, MA; his daughter Ruth MacDougall of Bedford, NH; his son Peter Newsham of Clinton, MA; two grandsons and four great grandchildren.

Services are private.3

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1930Paul Allen Newsham appeared on the census of 1930 at Windsor Avenue, Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Robert Edwin Newsham and Richard Russell Newsham.4
Census1940Paul Allen Newsham appeared on the census of 1940 at Windsor Avenue, Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Robert Edwin Newsham and Richard Russell Newsham.5
Census1950Paul Allen Newsham appeared on the census of 1950 at School, West Acton, Massachusetts, in the household of Thomas Newsham and Grace Evelyn Bezanson with Robert Edwin Newsham and Richard Russell Newsham.6
Last Edited1 May 2026

Citations

  1. [S840] Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988", Newsham, Paul Allen; Acton Birth Register; 17 July 1929.
  2. [S616] Suzanne Newsham, "Bezanson," e-mail to John Cardinal, November 7, 2003.
  3. [S680] Paul A. Newsham Obituary August 2, 2022 - Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home Death Notice, Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home (Maynard, Massachusetts), accessed 1 May 2026.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340648; Roll: 913; Image: 577.0; ED: 0158; Page: 14A; Lines: 45-49.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; ED: 9-2; Page: 3B; Lines: 65-69.
  6. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; West Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 3302; ED: 9-1; Page: 22.

Viola Geneva Bezanson1

F, #24710, b. 17 June 1913, d. 1985
Mother*Leona Melissa Bezanson2 b. 5 Jul 1891, d. 3 Apr 1968

Family

Baden Powell Brothers Sr. b. 1910, d. 19 Mar 1996
Child
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Viola Geneva Bezanson was also known as Viola Sawler.3 She was born on 17 June 1913 at Middle River, Nova Scotia.1,4 She appeared on the census of 1921 at Cambridge, Nova Scotia, in the household of Judson Sawler and Mary Lucy Sevilla Bezanson with Dawson Everett Sawler, William Chester Sawler, Bernard Osborne Sawler, Ray Edwin Warden Sawler, Beulah Leona May Sawler and Leona Melissa Bezanson.3 Viola Geneva Bezanson married Baden Powell Brothers Sr. on 1 January 1935 at Berwick, Nova Scotia. She was 21.5,2 Viola Geneva Bezanson died in 1985.4 She was buried in Cambridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Cambridge, Nova Scotia.4 She was born when her mother Leona Melissa Bezanson was young and unmarried and she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Judson Sawler and Mary Lucy Sevilla Bezanson.

Census Summary

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Last Edited5 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Viola Geneva Bezanson; Date: 17 June 1913; Place: Middle River, Lunenburg County; Registration Year: 1913; Number: 49300006; Mother: Leona Bezanson.
  2. [S618] Rowyn MacLean, "Bezanson/Clarke Marriage," e-mail to John Cardinal, August, 2003.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Brooklyn Street, Kings, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 45; Page: 15; Lines: 44-50; Page: 16; Lines: 1-2.
  4. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Cambridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Section 1, Stone 177, "Baden Brothers, 1910-1996, his wife, Viola G. [Bezanson], 1913-1985. (Obit Hfx Herald, Baden died 19 Mar. 1996 age 85. Born Delaps Cove Annapolis Co. s/o John and Georgina (Lawrence) Brothers.)."
  5. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Baden Powell Brothers; Age: 24; Spouse: Viola Bezanson; Age: 21; Date: 01 Jan 1935; Place: Berwick, Kings County; Registration Year: 1935; Number: 7577.
  6. [S619] Rowyn MacLean, "Viola's info and Isabel Bezanson up-date," e-mail to John Cardinal, December, 2003.

Baden Powell Brothers Sr.1

M, #24711, b. 1910, d. 19 March 1996
Father*John Whitman Brothers1
Mother*Georgina Lawrence1

Family

Viola Geneva Bezanson b. 17 Jun 1913, d. 1985
Child
     Baden Powell Brothers Sr. was born in 1910 at Delaps Cove, Nova Scotia.2,3,4 He married Viola Geneva Bezanson on 1 January 1935 at Berwick, Nova Scotia. She was 21.2,1 Baden Powell Brothers Sr. lived in Cambridge, Nova Scotia.3 He died on 19 March 1996 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, Nova Scotia.5,6,4 He was buried on 22 March 1996 in Cambridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Cambridge, Nova Scotia.5,4

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 March 1996:
BROTHERS, Baden Powell - 85, Cambridge, Kings Co., died March 19, 1996, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.

Born at Delaps Cove, Annapolis Co., he was a son of the late John and Georgina (Lawrence) Brothers. He was a lifelong farmer and had been a fisherman. He had been employed with the Department of National Defence at both Camp Aldershot and Greenwood.

Surviving are daughters, Kathleen (Mrs. Malcolm Nickerson), Oromocto, N.B; Betty (Mrs. Eric Dickenson), London, Ont; Shirley (Mrs. Cornelius (Casey) DeJonge), Marilyn, Cambridge; Linda (Mrs. Ronald Ennis), Cole Harbour; sons, Baden Jr., Halifax; Stewart, Coldbrook; Raymond, Keith, Cambridge; Wayne, Cole Harbour; sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence, Saint John, N.B; Mrs. Ada White, Liverpool; Mrs. Mary Lewis, Annapolis Royal; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Viola Bezanson; son, Phillip; sisters, Evelyn, Rose, Grace, Alice; brothers, John, William, Stewart, James.

Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Cambridge Baptist Church, Rev. Leo Fletcher officiating. Burial in Cambridge Cemetery.5
Last Edited5 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S618] Rowyn MacLean, "Bezanson/Clarke Marriage," e-mail to John Cardinal, August, 2003.
  2. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Baden Powell Brothers; Age: 24; Spouse: Viola Bezanson; Age: 21; Date: 01 Jan 1935; Place: Berwick, Kings County; Registration Year: 1935; Number: 7577.
  3. [S619] Rowyn MacLean, "Viola's info and Isabel Bezanson up-date," e-mail to John Cardinal, December, 2003.
  4. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Cambridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Section 1, Stone 177, "Baden Brothers, 1910-1996, his wife, Viola G. [Bezanson], 1913-1985. (Obit Hfx Herald, Baden died 19 Mar. 1996 age 85. Born Delaps Cove Annapolis Co. s/o John and Georgina (Lawrence) Brothers.)."
  5. [S2] Baden Powell Brothers Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 March 1996.
  6. [S352] Family History Committee, Probate Records of Kings County, Name=BROTHERS, Baden Powell, Date=19 Mar 1996, PlaceOfDeath=Kentville, Residence=Cambridge, FileID=10647.