Person:John Bresett (2)

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John Bresett
b.Sep 1850 DeKalb, St. Lawrence, New York, United States
d.11 Jun 1923 Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Julia A Bresett1829 - 1926
  2. Joseph Bresett, Jr.1836 - 1913
  3. Mary BresettAbt 1842 -
  4. Michael Bresett1842 - 1932
  5. John Bresett1850 - 1923
  6. Emma Bresett1851 - 1941
  7. Margaret Bresett1852 -
  8. Andrew Bresett1854 -
  9. Jane Bresett1855 - 1937
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m. 1879
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Facts and Events
Name John Bresett
Gender Male
Birth[5] Sep 1850 DeKalb, St. Lawrence, New York, United States
Marriage 1879 to Miranda Dashnaw
Death[1][2][3] 11 Jun 1923 Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States
Burial[1][3][4] 14 Jun 1923 Notre Dame Cemetery, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York

In 1870 he was farm laborer on Wm.A Johnson farm in Gouverneur; 1900 & 1910 a day laborer in Oswegatchie; and 1915 farm laborer in DePeyster NY.

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The Republican-Journal, Wednesday, June 12, 1923, p.5.
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The Republican-Journal, Wednesday, June 12, 1923, p.5.
The Republican-Journal, Friday, June 14, 1923, p.5
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The Republican-Journal, Friday, June 14, 1923, p.5
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 New York Death Certificate from Department of Health.

    Certificate includes age (78) born in DeKalb, father's name unknown, but born in Kingston, Canada; mother, Margaret Martin he was a widower. Died at St. Lawrence State Hospital following surgery for pneumonia. His commitment papers can not be located. Information on the certificate is from hospital records.

  2. ↑ Church Records
    Notre Dame Church of Ogdensburg NY, received from Mert Sarvay.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Obituary
    The Republican-Journal, Wednesday, June 12, 1923, p.5, & Friday, June 14, 1923, p 5.

    JOHN BRESETTE DIED YESTERDAY
    Was Famous Hunter and Trapper--Seventy Years Old
    Following an illness of pneumonia, John Bresette, aged seventy years, passed away at 11:15 yesterday morning at his residence 711 Linden street. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Julia Simmons of Richville, Mrs. Jennie Cook of New York city and Mrs. Emma Blevins of Hermon; one brother, Michael Bresette of Edwardsville; three half sisters, Mrs. Napoleon Dashnaw, Mrs. Carrie Shannon and Mrs. George Maville, all of Ogdensburg, and three half brothers, Isaac of Morristown, Bert of Dekalb Junction and Frank of Oxbow.
    The deceased was a member of Notre Dame parish and was a well known hunter and trapper. The funeral arrangements were incomplete last night.
    Source: The Republican-Journal, Wednesday, June 12, 1923, p.5.

    BRESETTE FUNERAL SERVICES AT 7:30
    The funeral of John Bresette will be held at 7:30 this morning from his home 711 Linden Street and at Notre Dame church at 8 o'clock. Burial will be in the Notre Dame cemetery.
    Source: The Republican-Journal, June 14, 1923, p.5

  4. ↑ Find A Grave.
  5. ↑ 1860 & 1915 censuses suggest birth year 1847-48, however he isn't with the family in 1850. 1870, 1900 and 1910 censuses suggest birth year of 1850. His death record age calculates to 1845, which Mert Sarvay feels in wrong.
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