Anna Maria
LEY
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Born: 27 August 1758 in Chester, Lunenburg, Acadie
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Anna Maria married Jean Jacques BEZANSON 29 October 1776 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jean Jacques BEZANSON was born 17 June 1754 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jean Jacques died February 1806 in Middle River, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jean Jacques was the child of Jean-Georges BEZANCON and Anna-Maria-Catherine BOUTILIER.
Anna Maria LEY died abt. 1835 in Middle River, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of Anna Maria LEY
Jean Jacques BEZANSONMarriage date: 29 October 1776
Marriage place: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jean Jacques BEZANSON was the child of Jean-Georges BEZANCON and Anna-Maria-Catherine BOUTILIER
Children of Jean Jacques BEZANSON and Anna Maria LEY
Joseph BEZANSONDied: 26 January 1849, Chester, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Birth — 175827 August 1758
Chester, Lunenburg, Acadie
1763 - France cedes its North American posessions to Britain by the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Quebec City French-speaking Catholics were now under the rule of Protestant Britain under King George III.
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
1776 Marriage / PartnerAnna Maria LEY and Jean Jacques BEZANSON 29 October 1776, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
She was 18 years old.
1777 Birth of ChildJoseph BEZANSON was born 28 November 1777, Chester, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Anna Maria was 19 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1806 Death of Spouse/PartnerJean Jacques BEZANSON died February 1806, Middle River, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of EnglandRecord added: 12/15/2025 10:40:08 PM
Last updated: 12/31/2025 5:59:19 PM
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