Fifth Generation (Continued)
Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of Jacob BASFORD (28) & Abigail MOULTON
57. Jonathan M. BASFORD (Jacob4, Jacob3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 30 Jan 1773 in Chester, NH. [419] Jonathan M. was baptized in Chester, NH, on 6 Jun 1773. [19], [237] Jonathan M. died in Belfast, ME, on 2 Jun 1857. [420], [293] Buried in Grove Cemetery, Belfast, ME. [293]
He moved to Belfast, ME in 1800. [2]
“Jonathan Basford & wife owned the covenant” on 19 Jan 1794. [231]
1800 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 303. [338]
Jon’n Basford
1 male 10-16 (Miles?)
2 male 26-45 (Jonathan & ?)
1 female under 10 (Charlotte?)
1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth)
emigrated from Chester [NH]
He is probably the Jonathan Basford of Belfast, ME, apprentice of James Goiles, who was reported to have run away on 24 Apr 1801. [390]
1810 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 583 [239]
Jonathan Basford
1 male 16-25 (Miles?)
1 male 26-44 (Jonathan)
3 female under 10 (Sabrina, Diana and Almira)
1 female 10-15 (Charlotte)
1 female 26-44 (Elizabeth)
He was mentioned in the will of his father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
1820 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 583 [347]
Jonathan Basford
1 male 45 and up (Jonathan)
1 female 10-15 (Almira)
1 female 16-25 (Sabrina, Dianna)
1 female 26-44 (Elizabeth)
1830 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 436 [350]
Jonathan Basford
1 male 50-59 (Jonathan)
1 female 30-39 (Hannah)
1840 federal census for Belfast, Waldo Co., ME, p. 329 [352]
Jona’n Basford
1 male 5-9 (Andrew)
1 male 60-69 (Jonathan)
1 female 50-59 (Hannah)
1850 federal census for Belfast, Waldo Co., ME [354]
Jonathan Basford, male, age 76, b. ME
Hannah, female, age 58, b. ME
Andrew J., male, age 17, b. ME
[2] gives baptism as 6 Jun 1772 or 1773, Chester, NH Congretational Church.
[419] gives death as 4 May 1856.
[421], [19], [237], [347], [350], [352], [2], [2], [37], [420], [422], [390], [369], [423], [419], [231], [424], [293], [250]
He moved to Belfast, ME in 1800. [2]
“Jonathan Basford & wife owned the covenant” on 19 Jan 1794. [231]
1800 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 303. [338]
Jon’n Basford
1 male 10-16 (Miles?)
2 male 26-45 (Jonathan & ?)
1 female under 10 (Charlotte?)
1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth)
emigrated from Chester [NH]
He is probably the Jonathan Basford of Belfast, ME, apprentice of James Goiles, who was reported to have run away on 24 Apr 1801. [390]
1810 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 583 [239]
Jonathan Basford
1 male 16-25 (Miles?)
1 male 26-44 (Jonathan)
3 female under 10 (Sabrina, Diana and Almira)
1 female 10-15 (Charlotte)
1 female 26-44 (Elizabeth)
He was mentioned in the will of his father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
1820 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 583 [347]
Jonathan Basford
1 male 45 and up (Jonathan)
1 female 10-15 (Almira)
1 female 16-25 (Sabrina, Dianna)
1 female 26-44 (Elizabeth)
1830 federal census for Belfast, Hancock Co., ME, p. 436 [350]
Jonathan Basford
1 male 50-59 (Jonathan)
1 female 30-39 (Hannah)
1840 federal census for Belfast, Waldo Co., ME, p. 329 [352]
Jona’n Basford
1 male 5-9 (Andrew)
1 male 60-69 (Jonathan)
1 female 50-59 (Hannah)
1850 federal census for Belfast, Waldo Co., ME [354]
Jonathan Basford, male, age 76, b. ME
Hannah, female, age 58, b. ME
Andrew J., male, age 17, b. ME
[2] gives baptism as 6 Jun 1772 or 1773, Chester, NH Congretational Church.
[419] gives death as 4 May 1856.
[421], [19], [237], [347], [350], [352], [2], [2], [37], [420], [422], [390], [369], [423], [419], [231], [424], [293], [250]
He first married Elizabeth MARDEN, daughter of George MARDEN (1741-1826) & Sarah WEBSTER (1745-1835), in 1792. [419] Born on 15 Sep 1775 in Rye, NH. [419] Elizabeth died in Belfast, ME, on 26 Feb 1828. [2], [420] Buried in Grove Cemetery, Belfast, ME. [293]
She “owned the church covenant” on 19 Jan 1794. [237]
Family Bible gives death as 28 Feb 1828. Obituary in family Bible gives birth as 15 Sep 1773 and death as 24 Feb [1828]. [419]
[420] gives death date as “Feb. 26 (24) 1828”.
[293] gives death as 24 Feb 1828, age 53.
[421], [19], [237], [2], [420], [422], [423], [419], [293]
She “owned the church covenant” on 19 Jan 1794. [237]
Family Bible gives death as 28 Feb 1828. Obituary in family Bible gives birth as 15 Sep 1773 and death as 24 Feb [1828]. [419]
[420] gives death date as “Feb. 26 (24) 1828”.
[293] gives death as 24 Feb 1828, age 53.
[421], [19], [237], [2], [420], [422], [423], [419], [293]
They had the following children:
169i.
Jesse (Never Married) (1793-1819)
170ii.
Charlotte (Died as Child) (1795-1795)
171iii.
Miles (Died as Child) (1797-1799)
172iv.
Charlotte (Never Married) (1799-1885)
173v.
Miles (Died as Child) (1801-1801)
174vi.
Sabrina (1802-1880)
175vii.
Dianna (1805-1885)
176viii.
Almira (1808-1896)
[2] shows another son Jonathan who died 1 Sep 1801, Belfast, ME. However, this son does not show up in the family Bible records, and I have not seen any primary source records to support this.
They had one child:
177i.
Andrew Jackson (1833-1910)
[37] gives marriage as 11 Jun 1832.
One set of notes gives marriage as 14 Jun 1842. [19] In another set of notes it is given as 14 Jun 1831. [2]
59. Abigail BASFORD (Jacob4, Jacob3, James2, Jacob1). Born bef 14 Oct 1780 in Chester, NH. [19] Abigail was baptized in Chester, NH, on 14 Oct 1780. [19] Congregational Church. Abigail died ? .
[19] shows two baptisms for Abigail daughter of Jacob. One on 14 Oct 1780, and one on 13 Feb 1783. I will assume that they are both daughters of the same Jacob, and that the first one died young.
[19]
[19] shows two baptisms for Abigail daughter of Jacob. One on 14 Oct 1780, and one on 13 Feb 1783. I will assume that they are both daughters of the same Jacob, and that the first one died young.
[19]
60. Abigail BASFORD (Jacob4, Jacob3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 20 Dec 1782 in Chester, NH. [2] Abigail was baptized in Chester, NH, on 13 Feb 1783. [19] Congretational Church. Abigail died in 1816. [165], [2]
[19] shows two baptisms for Abigail daughter of Jacob. One on 14 Oct 1780, and one on 13 Feb 1783. I will assume that they are both daughters of the same Jacob, and that the first one died young.
John and Abigail may be the parents of the widow Abigail P. Pilton, who was born 20 Nov 1808, Chester, NH and died 13 Nov 1907, Raymond, NH. The names of her parents were given as John _____ and Abigail Basford, both born in Chester, NH. [261]
She was mentioned in the will of her father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
[428], [19], [237], [2], [37], [142], [250]
[19] shows two baptisms for Abigail daughter of Jacob. One on 14 Oct 1780, and one on 13 Feb 1783. I will assume that they are both daughters of the same Jacob, and that the first one died young.
John and Abigail may be the parents of the widow Abigail P. Pilton, who was born 20 Nov 1808, Chester, NH and died 13 Nov 1907, Raymond, NH. The names of her parents were given as John _____ and Abigail Basford, both born in Chester, NH. [261]
She was mentioned in the will of her father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
[428], [19], [237], [2], [37], [142], [250]
61. Josiah BASFORD (Jacob4, Jacob3, James2, Jacob1). Born in Apr 1785 in Chester, NH. [247], [2] Josiah was baptized in Chester, NH, on 4 Jun 1786. [19] Congretational Church. Josiah died in Chester, NH, on 13 Nov 1835. [247], [2] Buried in Branch Cemetery, Chester, NH. [429], [430] Occupation: Farmer, Shoemaker. [242]
He was mentioned in the will of his father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
1820 federal census of Chester, Rockingham Co., NH [245]
Josiah Basford
1 male 10-15 (an older son?)
1 male 26-44 (Josiah)
2 females under 10 (Mary and Abigail)
1 female 26-44 (Betsey)
2 females over 45 (Abigail? and ?)
1830 federal census of Chester, Rockingham Co., NH [407]
Josiah Basford
1 male 30-39 (Josiah)
2 females 5-9 (Sarah and Diana)
1 female 10-14 (Jane? or Abigail? or Mary?)
1 female 15-19 (?)
1 female 30-39 (Betsey)
1 female 70-79 (Abigail?)
After his father Jacob died, his mother Abigail apparently lived with Josiah until she died. Possibly Betsey’s mother lived with them also. (Mostly deduced from 1820 and 1840 census data.) [19]
Will dated 21 Oct 1835, proved 30 Dec 1835, Mentions daughters Mary Ann, Abigail, Jane, and Dian; son John Wesley; and wife Betsey. Inventory of his estate was presented 8 Mar 1836. [431]
Gravestone at Branch Cemetery, Chester, NH [429]
Front: Josiah Basford/1785-1835/Betsey His Wife/1793-1887/
Wesley Their Son/1831/1850/Basford
Back: Hiram L. Pollard/1826-1908/Diann B. His Wife/1826-1900/Pollard
[247], [19], [237], [2], [242], [407], [432], [429], [430], [394], [250], [431]
He was mentioned in the will of his father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
1820 federal census of Chester, Rockingham Co., NH [245]
Josiah Basford
1 male 10-15 (an older son?)
1 male 26-44 (Josiah)
2 females under 10 (Mary and Abigail)
1 female 26-44 (Betsey)
2 females over 45 (Abigail? and ?)
1830 federal census of Chester, Rockingham Co., NH [407]
Josiah Basford
1 male 30-39 (Josiah)
2 females 5-9 (Sarah and Diana)
1 female 10-14 (Jane? or Abigail? or Mary?)
1 female 15-19 (?)
1 female 30-39 (Betsey)
1 female 70-79 (Abigail?)
After his father Jacob died, his mother Abigail apparently lived with Josiah until she died. Possibly Betsey’s mother lived with them also. (Mostly deduced from 1820 and 1840 census data.) [19]
Will dated 21 Oct 1835, proved 30 Dec 1835, Mentions daughters Mary Ann, Abigail, Jane, and Dian; son John Wesley; and wife Betsey. Inventory of his estate was presented 8 Mar 1836. [431]
Gravestone at Branch Cemetery, Chester, NH [429]
Front: Josiah Basford/1785-1835/Betsey His Wife/1793-1887/
Wesley Their Son/1831/1850/Basford
Back: Hiram L. Pollard/1826-1908/Diann B. His Wife/1826-1900/Pollard
[247], [19], [237], [2], [242], [407], [432], [429], [430], [394], [250], [431]
He married Betsey OSGOOD, daughter of Timothy OSGOOD (1752-1835) & Jennie DEARBORN (?-1847), bef 1817. birth of Mary. Born abt 17 Mar 1793 in Raymond, NH. [260] age 94 years 1 month 10 days at death. Betsey died in Chester, NH, on 27 Apr 1887. [260], [433], [261] Buried in Branch Cemetery, Chester, NH. [430]
1840 federal census for Chester, NH. [408]
Betsey Basford, not employed
1 male 10-15 (John)
1 female 15-20 (Sarah?)
2 female 20-30 (Abigail? and Jane?)
1 female 40-50 (Betsey)
1 female 80-90 (Betsey’s mother?)
She was living with the family of her daughter Abigail Marden in Chester, NH at the time of the 1850 and 1860 censuses. [406], [417]
She was living with the family of her daughter Diana Pollard in Chester, NH at the time of the 1880 census. [434]
[247], [19], [237], [260], [406], [408], [2], [435], [429], [430], [394], [261], [436], [437]
1840 federal census for Chester, NH. [408]
Betsey Basford, not employed
1 male 10-15 (John)
1 female 15-20 (Sarah?)
2 female 20-30 (Abigail? and Jane?)
1 female 40-50 (Betsey)
1 female 80-90 (Betsey’s mother?)
She was living with the family of her daughter Abigail Marden in Chester, NH at the time of the 1850 and 1860 censuses. [406], [417]
She was living with the family of her daughter Diana Pollard in Chester, NH at the time of the 1880 census. [434]
[247], [19], [237], [260], [406], [408], [2], [435], [429], [430], [394], [261], [436], [437]
62. Richard BASFORD (Jacob4, Jacob3, James2, Jacob1). Born in 1789 in Chester, NH. [247], [2] Richard was baptized in Chester, NH, on 3 Aug 1792. [19], [237] Congregational Church. Richard died aft 1822. [438]
Baptism may have been 3 Aug 1791. [237]
1810 federal census of Chester, NH, p. 318 [234]
Richard Basford
1 male under 10 (Jason)
1 male 16-26 (Richard)
1 female under 10 (Caroline)
1 female 16-26 (Betsy)
He was mentioned in the will of his father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
1820 federal census of Chester, NH [245]
Richard Basford
1 male under 10 (Luther)
1 male 10-15 (Jason)
1 male 26-44 (Richard)
1 female 10-15 (Caroline)
1 female 26-44 (Betsy)
[247], [19], [439], [167], [234], [245], [2], [242], [142], [250]
Baptism may have been 3 Aug 1791. [237]
1810 federal census of Chester, NH, p. 318 [234]
Richard Basford
1 male under 10 (Jason)
1 male 16-26 (Richard)
1 female under 10 (Caroline)
1 female 16-26 (Betsy)
He was mentioned in the will of his father Jacob dated 13 Jun 1812. [250]
1820 federal census of Chester, NH [245]
Richard Basford
1 male under 10 (Luther)
1 male 10-15 (Jason)
1 male 26-44 (Richard)
1 female 10-15 (Caroline)
1 female 26-44 (Betsy)
[247], [19], [439], [167], [234], [245], [2], [242], [142], [250]
He married Betsy GIBBONS, daughter of Morrice GIBBONS (~1767-?) & Margaret WILSON (1769-1861), on 10 Nov 1807 in Chester, NH. [167], [142] Born on 30 Jan 1791 in Chester, NH. [440] Betsy died in Holderness, NH, on 25 Nov 1871. [2], [242] gravestone. Buried in Sanborn Cemetery, Holderness, NH. [242] aka: Betsey.
She was living with her daughter Caroline Sanborn in Holderness, NH at the time of the 1850 census. [406]
She is probably be the Betsey Basford, age 70, b. NH, listed in the 1860 census of Raymond, Rockingham Co., NH, as a domestic with the family of Moses J. Lovering [417]
She was living with her daughter Caroline in Holderness, NH at the time of the 1860 [417] and 1870 [441] censuses.
Gravestone at Sandborn Cemetery, Holderness, NH
Betsey G. Basford/Died/Nov. 25, 187/AE 80/
Stop dear friend as you pass by/As you are now, so once was I/
As I am now, you soon will be/Prepare for death and follow me
[247], [19], [439], [237], [167], [406], [2], [442], [242], [440], [417], [142]
She was living with her daughter Caroline Sanborn in Holderness, NH at the time of the 1850 census. [406]
She is probably be the Betsey Basford, age 70, b. NH, listed in the 1860 census of Raymond, Rockingham Co., NH, as a domestic with the family of Moses J. Lovering [417]
She was living with her daughter Caroline in Holderness, NH at the time of the 1860 [417] and 1870 [441] censuses.
Gravestone at Sandborn Cemetery, Holderness, NH
Betsey G. Basford/Died/Nov. 25, 187/AE 80/
Stop dear friend as you pass by/As you are now, so once was I/
As I am now, you soon will be/Prepare for death and follow me
[247], [19], [439], [237], [167], [406], [2], [442], [242], [440], [417], [142]
They had the following children:
190i.
Jason (~1808-1886)
191ii.
Caroline (1810-1886)
192iii.
Luther Moulton (1814-1910)
Married by Rev. Nathan Bradstreet. [167]