Sixth Generation (Continued)
Sixth Generation (Continued)
Family of David BASFORD (76) & Aurelia RICHMOND
265. Clarissa BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 20 Jan 1803 in Georgia, VT. [1083], [1084] Clarissa died in Milton, VT, on 10 Jul 1877. [1083], [1084] Buried in Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT. [1083] aka: Clara. [394]
Gravestone inscription, Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT
Horace Witters/Dec. 25, 1795/Aug. 27, 1877/
Clarissa Basford/his wife/Jan. 20, 1803/July 10, 1877
Vermont death record card gives death as 11 Jul 1877, age 74 years 5 months 9 days. [295]
[1083], [472], [324], [1085], [394]
Gravestone inscription, Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT
Horace Witters/Dec. 25, 1795/Aug. 27, 1877/
Clarissa Basford/his wife/Jan. 20, 1803/July 10, 1877
Vermont death record card gives death as 11 Jul 1877, age 74 years 5 months 9 days. [295]
[1083], [472], [324], [1085], [394]
She married Horace WITTERS, son of Hawley WITTERS (?-?), ? . Born on 25 Dec 1795 in Georgia, VT. [1083], [1084] Horace died in Georgia, VT, on 27 Aug 1877. [1083], [1084] Buried in Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT. [1083]
1860 federal census for Milton, Franklin Co., VT, 28 Jul 1860, p. 649 [580]
Horace Witters, age 64, b. VT, farmer, real estate $6000, personal prperty $1500
Clarissa, female, age 56, b. VT
Alson, male, age 27, b. VT, farming
Luna Witters, female, age 20, b. VT
1870 federal census for Milton, Franklin Co., VT, 28 Jun 1870, p. 640 [472]
Horace Witters, age 74, b. VT, farmer, real estate $8000, personal prperty $3095
Clara, female, age 67, b. VT, keeping house
Alson, age 30, b. VT
Sara, age 28, b. VT, keeping house
Angeline Lando, age 16, b. Canada, domestic servant
James Duffy, age 30, Ireland, farm laborer
Gravestone inscription, Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT
Horace Witters/Dec. 25, 1795/Aug. 27, 1877/
Clarissa Basford/his wife/Jan. 20, 1803/July 10, 1877
[1086] gives death as 26 Aug 1878.
[1083], [472], [580], [324], [1084], [1086], [394]
1860 federal census for Milton, Franklin Co., VT, 28 Jul 1860, p. 649 [580]
Horace Witters, age 64, b. VT, farmer, real estate $6000, personal prperty $1500
Clarissa, female, age 56, b. VT
Alson, male, age 27, b. VT, farming
Luna Witters, female, age 20, b. VT
1870 federal census for Milton, Franklin Co., VT, 28 Jun 1870, p. 640 [472]
Horace Witters, age 74, b. VT, farmer, real estate $8000, personal prperty $3095
Clara, female, age 67, b. VT, keeping house
Alson, age 30, b. VT
Sara, age 28, b. VT, keeping house
Angeline Lando, age 16, b. Canada, domestic servant
James Duffy, age 30, Ireland, farm laborer
Gravestone inscription, Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT
Horace Witters/Dec. 25, 1795/Aug. 27, 1877/
Clarissa Basford/his wife/Jan. 20, 1803/July 10, 1877
[1086] gives death as 26 Aug 1878.
[1083], [472], [580], [324], [1084], [1086], [394]
They had the following children:
649i.
Teresa (~1824-1901)
650ii.
Allison Landers (1837-1908)
651iii.
Elma G. (1826-1857)
266. Dr. Horace Henry BASSFORD (David BASFORD5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1805-1806 in Vermont. [553], [1018] age 45 in 1850 census, age 54 in 1860 census, in 59th year at death. Horace Henry died in Lowell, IL, on 14 Nov 1863. [1087] Buried in Lowell Cemtery, Lowell, IL. [1088] Lot 27, Row 3 North. Occupation: Physician. [1089] aka: Basford, Barford.
He is a probable son of David and Aurelia Basford, but this has not been proven. The most compelling evidence is provided by the fact that Horace took out a mortgage from David in 1832. [568] He could also be a son of David’s brother Jonathan.
He graduated as an M.D. form the University of Vermont with an honorary degree in 1829. [299]
1830 federal census for Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, p. 400 [313]
Horace Besford
1 male 20-29
1 female under 5
1 female 20-29
Horace H. Basford of Waterbury, VT purchased an acre of land in Waterbury from Stephen Jones on 12 Dec 1831 for $35. [1090] He was given a mortgage by Stephen Jones for the full amount of the purchase. [1091] He apparently took out a second mortgage on this same land from David Basford of Milton (presumably his father) on 26 Mar 1832. Horace was to pay David a promissory note for $150 by the first of September. [568] (This property was located on Ricker Mountain which is now a state forest and park. [1092])
1840 federal census of Winnebago Co., IL, p. 436. [550]
Horace W. Basford
1 male 30-39 (Horace)
1 female under 5 (perhaps a daughter who died young?)
1 female 5-9 (Frances)
1 female 30-39 (Elizabeth)
Purchased land in Lee Co., Illinois on 15 Sep 1844. [19]
He purchased land in Dixon, Lee Co., IL on 1 Sep 1845. [1093], [548]
1850 census of Vermillion, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 238 [553]
Horace H. Barford, age 45, b. VT, physician
Elizabeth, age 43, b. VT
Sarah C., age 9, b. IL
Susan, age 5, b. IL
Mary S., age 1, b. IL
1855 Illinois state census, Vermillion Township, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 109 [1094]
H. H. Bassford
1 male under 10
1 male 30-40
1 female under 10
2 females 10-20
1 female 30-40
1860 federal census Vermillion Township, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 952 [1018]
Horace Bosworth, male, age 54, b. VT, farmer, real estate 800, personal estate 500
Elizabeth , female, age 53, b. VT
Susan, female, age 15, b. IL
Mary , female, age 11, b. IL
Merrit, male, age 9, b. IL
His is one of the petitioners calling for a special town meeting in Vermillion on 24 Jan 1862 “for the purposes of taking into consideration the propriety of stopping the collection of the Bridge tax.” [1095]
He died intestate on 15 Nov 1863 in Lowell, IL. His wife Elizabeth filed a petition to be granted administration of his estate on 5 Dec 1863 at LaSalle Co. Court. In addition to Elizabeth, the petition names the heirs as Frances E. Little, wife of John Little, Sarah E. Dickinson, wife of Charles Dickinson, Susan M. Burlingham, wife of Preston Burlingham, Mary L. Bassford, and Merritt C. Bassford, his only children. Elizabeth was granted Letters of Administration on 5 Dec 1863. John Rider, Ezra M. Hawley and Stillmant S. Hall were sworn in as appraisers on 21 Dec 1865. An inventory of his estate was presented on 1 Jan 1864, and was valued at $1287.40. [1087]
Gravestone, Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, La Salle Co., IL [1088]
H. H. Bassford
[1096] gives death as 14 Nov 1865, in Lowell (no state given), in his 59th year. It indicates that he was “formerly of Georgia, VT.”
[1096], [19], [299], [553], [550], [313], [1097], [1098], [1092], [1018], [1094], [1093], [1087], [1090], [1091], [1095], [1099], [1100], [1101], [1089], [1102], [1088]
He is a probable son of David and Aurelia Basford, but this has not been proven. The most compelling evidence is provided by the fact that Horace took out a mortgage from David in 1832. [568] He could also be a son of David’s brother Jonathan.
He graduated as an M.D. form the University of Vermont with an honorary degree in 1829. [299]
1830 federal census for Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, p. 400 [313]
Horace Besford
1 male 20-29
1 female under 5
1 female 20-29
Horace H. Basford of Waterbury, VT purchased an acre of land in Waterbury from Stephen Jones on 12 Dec 1831 for $35. [1090] He was given a mortgage by Stephen Jones for the full amount of the purchase. [1091] He apparently took out a second mortgage on this same land from David Basford of Milton (presumably his father) on 26 Mar 1832. Horace was to pay David a promissory note for $150 by the first of September. [568] (This property was located on Ricker Mountain which is now a state forest and park. [1092])
1840 federal census of Winnebago Co., IL, p. 436. [550]
Horace W. Basford
1 male 30-39 (Horace)
1 female under 5 (perhaps a daughter who died young?)
1 female 5-9 (Frances)
1 female 30-39 (Elizabeth)
Purchased land in Lee Co., Illinois on 15 Sep 1844. [19]
He purchased land in Dixon, Lee Co., IL on 1 Sep 1845. [1093], [548]
1850 census of Vermillion, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 238 [553]
Horace H. Barford, age 45, b. VT, physician
Elizabeth, age 43, b. VT
Sarah C., age 9, b. IL
Susan, age 5, b. IL
Mary S., age 1, b. IL
1855 Illinois state census, Vermillion Township, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 109 [1094]
H. H. Bassford
1 male under 10
1 male 30-40
1 female under 10
2 females 10-20
1 female 30-40
1860 federal census Vermillion Township, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 952 [1018]
Horace Bosworth, male, age 54, b. VT, farmer, real estate 800, personal estate 500
Elizabeth , female, age 53, b. VT
Susan, female, age 15, b. IL
Mary , female, age 11, b. IL
Merrit, male, age 9, b. IL
His is one of the petitioners calling for a special town meeting in Vermillion on 24 Jan 1862 “for the purposes of taking into consideration the propriety of stopping the collection of the Bridge tax.” [1095]
He died intestate on 15 Nov 1863 in Lowell, IL. His wife Elizabeth filed a petition to be granted administration of his estate on 5 Dec 1863 at LaSalle Co. Court. In addition to Elizabeth, the petition names the heirs as Frances E. Little, wife of John Little, Sarah E. Dickinson, wife of Charles Dickinson, Susan M. Burlingham, wife of Preston Burlingham, Mary L. Bassford, and Merritt C. Bassford, his only children. Elizabeth was granted Letters of Administration on 5 Dec 1863. John Rider, Ezra M. Hawley and Stillmant S. Hall were sworn in as appraisers on 21 Dec 1865. An inventory of his estate was presented on 1 Jan 1864, and was valued at $1287.40. [1087]
Gravestone, Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, La Salle Co., IL [1088]
H. H. Bassford
[1096] gives death as 14 Nov 1865, in Lowell (no state given), in his 59th year. It indicates that he was “formerly of Georgia, VT.”
[1096], [19], [299], [553], [550], [313], [1097], [1098], [1092], [1018], [1094], [1093], [1087], [1090], [1091], [1095], [1099], [1100], [1101], [1089], [1102], [1088]
He married Elizabeth A. KIMBALL bef 1831. birth of Frances. Born abt 1806-1807 in Vermont. [553], [1018], [1103] age 43 in 1850 census, age 53 in 1860 census, age 84 at death. Elizabeth A. died in Chicago, IL, on 13 Oct 1890. [1104], [1103], [1105] age 84. Buried on 15 Oct 1890 in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, IL. [1103] Death Cause: Pneumonia. [1104], [1105]
She was appointed administratrix for her husband’s estate on 5 Dec 1863. [1087]
1865 state census for Eden, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 58 [1070]
Elizebeth Basford
1 male 10-20
1 female 50-60
1870 federal census for Philo Twp., Champaign Co., IL, p. 215 [865]
Elizabeth Basford, female, age 64, b. VT, farming, real estate 12400, personal estate 580
Merrill, male, age 19, b. IL, working farm
She was living at the home of her daughter Susan Burlingham at the time of the 1880 census, [1106] and also at her death (where her address was given as 193 30th St., Chicago, IL). [1105]
Her obituary mentions daughters Mrs. E. P. Burlingham, and Mrs. M. L. Fisher. [1104] The first one would be her daughter Susan who married Preston E. Burlingham, but it isn’t clear which daughter married a Fisher.
[19], [1106], [553], [1018], [1087], [1104], [1103], [1105], [865], [1099], [1100], [1101], [1073], [1107], [1070], [293]
She was appointed administratrix for her husband’s estate on 5 Dec 1863. [1087]
1865 state census for Eden, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 58 [1070]
Elizebeth Basford
1 male 10-20
1 female 50-60
1870 federal census for Philo Twp., Champaign Co., IL, p. 215 [865]
Elizabeth Basford, female, age 64, b. VT, farming, real estate 12400, personal estate 580
Merrill, male, age 19, b. IL, working farm
She was living at the home of her daughter Susan Burlingham at the time of the 1880 census, [1106] and also at her death (where her address was given as 193 30th St., Chicago, IL). [1105]
Her obituary mentions daughters Mrs. E. P. Burlingham, and Mrs. M. L. Fisher. [1104] The first one would be her daughter Susan who married Preston E. Burlingham, but it isn’t clear which daughter married a Fisher.
[19], [1106], [553], [1018], [1087], [1104], [1103], [1105], [865], [1099], [1100], [1101], [1073], [1107], [1070], [293]
They had the following children:
652i.
Frances E. (~1831-?)
653ii.
Sarah C. (~1841->1921)
654iii.
Susan Miranda (1844-1925)
655iv.
Mary S. (~1849-?)
656v.
Merritt Caldwell (1850-1921)
One of their daughters married an M. L. Fisher. [1104]
267. Samuel BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 8 Jul 1808 in Georgia, VT. [1108] or Fairfax, VT? Samuel died in Shelburne, VT, on 2 May 1877. [1109], [293] Buried in Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, VT. [293] Death Cause: Consumption. [296] Occupation: Ship-Builder, Carpenter, Wheelwright. [299], [296]
He is probably a grandson of Benjamin Basford of Georgia, VT, but it has not been proven which of Benjamin’s sons would be Samuel’s father. Benjamin Jr. can be ruled out since he would have been about 12 years old at the time of Samuel’s birth, but David or Jonathan would be possibilities. The 1820 census data would suggest that David had a son in the correct age range, and it appears that Jonathan had removed to Indiana by 1820, so David would appear to be the most likely candidate.
A family Bible record gives his birthplace as Fairfax, VT, [1108] but his death certificate gives his birthplace as Georgia, VT. [1109] The Georgia, VT location seems more logical if he is indeed the son of David Basford.
1830 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 13 [313]
Samuel Basford
1 male under 5 (George)
2 males 15-19 (perhaps brothers of Samuel or Henrietta)
1 male 20-29 (Samuel)
1 female 20-29 (Henrietta)
1 female 70-79 (perhaps Hnrietta’s mother?)
Could he be the Samuel Basford of Hatley, age 34, who was baptized 5 Apr 1843 at the Methodist Church serving Bolton, Quebec, Canada? [1110] If so, it appears that he may have spent some time living in Canada between the time when he lived in Georgia, VT and Shelburne, VT. The birthplace of his son Joseph indicates that he may have also lived in Westport, NY for a time.
1850 federal census for Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT, p. 56. [579]
Samuel Basford, male, age 43, b. VT, carpenter, real estate $1000
Henrietta, female, age 40, b. VT
George, male, age 21, b. VT, carpenter
Cynthia, female, age 19, b. VT
Henry, male, age 17, b. VT, carpenter
Barnull, male, age 15, b. VT
Huldah E., female, age 10, b. VT
Frederick A., male, age 7, b. VT
Joseph K., male, age 4, b. NY
Orval S., male, age 2, b. VT
1860 federal census for Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT [299]
Samuel Basford , male, age 50, b. VT, carpenter/farmer
Henrietta, femalie, age 48, b. VT
Fred, male, age 17, b. VT
Joseph, male, age 15, b. VT
Orvil , male, age 11, b. VT
Horace, male, age 9, b. VT
Mary Farey?, female, age 15, b. VT, servant (or Fargo?)
1870 federal census for Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT, p. 668 [472]
Samuel Basford, male, age 62, b. Canada [sic], wheelwright,
real estate 1000, personal estate 150
Henrietta, female, age 60, b. Canada [sic], keeping house
Horace R., male, age 18, b. Canada [sic], house carpenter
Frank Warren , male, age 44?, b. Canada [sic], at home
Samuel was a very successful ship builder, and contractor. He helped John Ericcson “build his famous caloric boat.” [1111] (John Ericcson designed and built the Civil War boat Monitor.) Apparently, Samuel built a boat for the government and wasn’t properly paid, as he is supposed to have filed a calim to recover payment. [299]
On 2 May 1873 he purchased a gravelot in the Village Burying Ground in Shelburne, VT for the sum of $2. At that time, his residence is given as Shelburne. [1112]
His death record gives his death as 2 May 1877, Shelburn, VT. [1109] (The death record was found in the Montpelier records, but the Shelburne Town Clerk indicated that his death was not recorded in their records.) His and is given as 69, b. Georgia, VT, and his occupation is given as wheelwright. The record appears to indicate that he was widowed, but this must be an error since his wife did not die until abt 1889. [299]
Gravestone, Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT [293]
Samuel Basford/Died/May 2, 1877/AE. 69 Yrs./
Henrietta/His Wife/Died/(blank)/AE. (blank) Yrs.
(It is believed that Henrietta is buried in South Dakota) [299]
[19], [1113], [2], [467], [299], [579], [1111], [472], [1109], [1112], [313], [1110], [1108], [1114], [1115], [1101], [1116], [293]
He is probably a grandson of Benjamin Basford of Georgia, VT, but it has not been proven which of Benjamin’s sons would be Samuel’s father. Benjamin Jr. can be ruled out since he would have been about 12 years old at the time of Samuel’s birth, but David or Jonathan would be possibilities. The 1820 census data would suggest that David had a son in the correct age range, and it appears that Jonathan had removed to Indiana by 1820, so David would appear to be the most likely candidate.
A family Bible record gives his birthplace as Fairfax, VT, [1108] but his death certificate gives his birthplace as Georgia, VT. [1109] The Georgia, VT location seems more logical if he is indeed the son of David Basford.
1830 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 13 [313]
Samuel Basford
1 male under 5 (George)
2 males 15-19 (perhaps brothers of Samuel or Henrietta)
1 male 20-29 (Samuel)
1 female 20-29 (Henrietta)
1 female 70-79 (perhaps Hnrietta’s mother?)
Could he be the Samuel Basford of Hatley, age 34, who was baptized 5 Apr 1843 at the Methodist Church serving Bolton, Quebec, Canada? [1110] If so, it appears that he may have spent some time living in Canada between the time when he lived in Georgia, VT and Shelburne, VT. The birthplace of his son Joseph indicates that he may have also lived in Westport, NY for a time.
1850 federal census for Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT, p. 56. [579]
Samuel Basford, male, age 43, b. VT, carpenter, real estate $1000
Henrietta, female, age 40, b. VT
George, male, age 21, b. VT, carpenter
Cynthia, female, age 19, b. VT
Henry, male, age 17, b. VT, carpenter
Barnull, male, age 15, b. VT
Huldah E., female, age 10, b. VT
Frederick A., male, age 7, b. VT
Joseph K., male, age 4, b. NY
Orval S., male, age 2, b. VT
1860 federal census for Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT [299]
Samuel Basford , male, age 50, b. VT, carpenter/farmer
Henrietta, femalie, age 48, b. VT
Fred, male, age 17, b. VT
Joseph, male, age 15, b. VT
Orvil , male, age 11, b. VT
Horace, male, age 9, b. VT
Mary Farey?, female, age 15, b. VT, servant (or Fargo?)
1870 federal census for Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT, p. 668 [472]
Samuel Basford, male, age 62, b. Canada [sic], wheelwright,
real estate 1000, personal estate 150
Henrietta, female, age 60, b. Canada [sic], keeping house
Horace R., male, age 18, b. Canada [sic], house carpenter
Frank Warren , male, age 44?, b. Canada [sic], at home
Samuel was a very successful ship builder, and contractor. He helped John Ericcson “build his famous caloric boat.” [1111] (John Ericcson designed and built the Civil War boat Monitor.) Apparently, Samuel built a boat for the government and wasn’t properly paid, as he is supposed to have filed a calim to recover payment. [299]
On 2 May 1873 he purchased a gravelot in the Village Burying Ground in Shelburne, VT for the sum of $2. At that time, his residence is given as Shelburne. [1112]
His death record gives his death as 2 May 1877, Shelburn, VT. [1109] (The death record was found in the Montpelier records, but the Shelburne Town Clerk indicated that his death was not recorded in their records.) His and is given as 69, b. Georgia, VT, and his occupation is given as wheelwright. The record appears to indicate that he was widowed, but this must be an error since his wife did not die until abt 1889. [299]
Gravestone, Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT [293]
Samuel Basford/Died/May 2, 1877/AE. 69 Yrs./
Henrietta/His Wife/Died/(blank)/AE. (blank) Yrs.
(It is believed that Henrietta is buried in South Dakota) [299]
[19], [1113], [2], [467], [299], [579], [1111], [472], [1109], [1112], [313], [1110], [1108], [1114], [1115], [1101], [1116], [293]
He married Henrietta KINGSBURY, daughter of Joseph KINGSBURY (?-1863) & Mary MERRILL (~1774-1822), abt 1828 in Vermont. [299] Born on 7 May 1810 in Vermont. [1117] Henrietta died in Crandon, SD, on 29 Jun 1889. [299], [1118] Buried in Crandon Cemetery, Spink Co., SD. [1118], [293]
She was living with her son Fred at the time of the 1880 census of Georgia, VT. [1119]
She apparently moved to South Dakota to live with one of her children after the death of her husband. Henrietta is found in the 1888 Methodist church records of Altoona, Beadle Co., SD. J. K. Basford is also listed in the church records suggesting that she may have been living with her son Joseph. [299]
She received Federal Land Grant in Spinks Co., SD on 7 Apr 1887. [1120]
[1118] gives birth as 7 May 1819.
[19], [1113], [299], [1119], [579], [472], [324], [1120], [1115], [1101], [1118], [1116], [293]
She was living with her son Fred at the time of the 1880 census of Georgia, VT. [1119]
She apparently moved to South Dakota to live with one of her children after the death of her husband. Henrietta is found in the 1888 Methodist church records of Altoona, Beadle Co., SD. J. K. Basford is also listed in the church records suggesting that she may have been living with her son Joseph. [299]
She received Federal Land Grant in Spinks Co., SD on 7 Apr 1887. [1120]
[1118] gives birth as 7 May 1819.
[19], [1113], [299], [1119], [579], [472], [324], [1120], [1115], [1101], [1118], [1116], [293]
They had the following children:
657i.
George (1828-?)
658ii.
Cynthia (~1831-1913)
659iii.
Henry (1833-1916)
660iv.
Barnwell D. (~1835-1862)
661v.
Huldah E. (1840-1924)
662vi.
Frederick K. A. (1843-1917)
663vii.
Joseph Kingsbury (1845-1921)
664viii.
Orville Samuel (1848-1926)
665ix.
Horace R. (Never Married) (1851-1915)
268. Barnwell David BASSFORD (David BASFORD5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1810 in Vermont. [621] age 50 in 1860 census. Barnwell David died in Travis Co., TX, aft 1886. [1121] filed deposition. Buried in West Travis County Cemetery, Travis Co., TX. [573] Occupation: Lawyer, District Clerk, Stonemason. aka: B. D., D. B., J. B., David Barney, Basford.
He is a probable son of David and Aurelia (Richmond) Basford, but this has not been proven.
He was admitted to the Franklin Co., VT Bar in Sep 1831. [1122]
He removed to Texas in 1838 and settled at the place that is now the city of Austin, which was then at the extreme frontier of Texas. A town called Waterloo had been laid off there, and Barnwell joined seven men who had camped there with the intention of improving lots and forming a permanent settlement here. He helped put up the first cabin that was ever built at this place. At that time there was a large encampment of Indians and Mexicans on the San Saba who were constantly stealing horses and murdering men, women and children. in the Spring of 1839 Judge Waller was sent there as the agent of the Republic to build the Capitol and other public buildings. It was then necessary that the place should have military protection. Capt. Michael Andrews was prevailed on to raise a “spy company” to act in the neighborhood of Austin. Barnwell and most of the other citizens of Waterloo joined this company. The company aforesaid while in service had several encounters with small bands of Mexicans in one of which the Mexican leader was killed. [1121]
He was included on the muster roll for the Bastrop Rangers from 10 Mar 1839-10 Jun 1839, and from 10 Jun 1839 to 10 Sep 1839. [1123]
He received a grant of 320 acres in Bastrop Co., TX on 6 May 1839. [1124]
He was the District Clerk in Travis Co., TX for several years. [1125] He was the original purchaser and patentee of lot #3, blk #43 in Austin, TX. He and Robert Love were the original purchasers and patentees of lot #12, blk #43. [573]
One story indicates that he was a “rounder,” and that he owned property all up and down the Colorado River around Austin. He is supposed to have lost it all on “wine, women and song.” He had a brother who moved to Bastrop Co., TX. [573] (Presumably the brother is Harmon W. Basford.)
He was in Travis Co., TX in 1840. [1126]
Could he be the “M. Basford” listed in the 1850 census for Austin, Travis Co., TX?
1850 federal census of Austin, Travis Co., TX, 7 Aug 1860 [620]
M. Bassford, male, age 40, occupation “Non”, b. “unknown”
1860 federal census of Austin, Travis Co., TX, 7 Aug 1860 [621]
B. D. Bassford, male, age 50, Stone Mason, b. Virginia
(I believe the birthplace is an error-KES)
In 1885, Barnwell petitioned the Legislature of Texas asking that he be paid for his service in the militia in 1839. He indicated that he had not been paid for this service, and that he had lost his horse during a raid by some Indians. He indicated that he would not ask for this assistance “so near the close of life if he had still strong arms to depend upon, but now in the seventy fourth year of his age he find that strength and agility have surrendered their dominions to feeble age that he has a young family leaning on him for support.” [1121]
Gravestone in the West Travis County Cemetery, Travis Co., TX has name but no dates. It is located next to the gravestone for Sebastin Bassford. [573]
[1122], [573], [299], [1121], [1125], [1127], [1128], [620], [621], [1101], [1124], [1129], [1130], [293], [1123], [627], [1131]
He is a probable son of David and Aurelia (Richmond) Basford, but this has not been proven.
He was admitted to the Franklin Co., VT Bar in Sep 1831. [1122]
He removed to Texas in 1838 and settled at the place that is now the city of Austin, which was then at the extreme frontier of Texas. A town called Waterloo had been laid off there, and Barnwell joined seven men who had camped there with the intention of improving lots and forming a permanent settlement here. He helped put up the first cabin that was ever built at this place. At that time there was a large encampment of Indians and Mexicans on the San Saba who were constantly stealing horses and murdering men, women and children. in the Spring of 1839 Judge Waller was sent there as the agent of the Republic to build the Capitol and other public buildings. It was then necessary that the place should have military protection. Capt. Michael Andrews was prevailed on to raise a “spy company” to act in the neighborhood of Austin. Barnwell and most of the other citizens of Waterloo joined this company. The company aforesaid while in service had several encounters with small bands of Mexicans in one of which the Mexican leader was killed. [1121]
He was included on the muster roll for the Bastrop Rangers from 10 Mar 1839-10 Jun 1839, and from 10 Jun 1839 to 10 Sep 1839. [1123]
He received a grant of 320 acres in Bastrop Co., TX on 6 May 1839. [1124]
He was the District Clerk in Travis Co., TX for several years. [1125] He was the original purchaser and patentee of lot #3, blk #43 in Austin, TX. He and Robert Love were the original purchasers and patentees of lot #12, blk #43. [573]
One story indicates that he was a “rounder,” and that he owned property all up and down the Colorado River around Austin. He is supposed to have lost it all on “wine, women and song.” He had a brother who moved to Bastrop Co., TX. [573] (Presumably the brother is Harmon W. Basford.)
He was in Travis Co., TX in 1840. [1126]
Could he be the “M. Basford” listed in the 1850 census for Austin, Travis Co., TX?
1850 federal census of Austin, Travis Co., TX, 7 Aug 1860 [620]
M. Bassford, male, age 40, occupation “Non”, b. “unknown”
1860 federal census of Austin, Travis Co., TX, 7 Aug 1860 [621]
B. D. Bassford, male, age 50, Stone Mason, b. Virginia
(I believe the birthplace is an error-KES)
In 1885, Barnwell petitioned the Legislature of Texas asking that he be paid for his service in the militia in 1839. He indicated that he had not been paid for this service, and that he had lost his horse during a raid by some Indians. He indicated that he would not ask for this assistance “so near the close of life if he had still strong arms to depend upon, but now in the seventy fourth year of his age he find that strength and agility have surrendered their dominions to feeble age that he has a young family leaning on him for support.” [1121]
Gravestone in the West Travis County Cemetery, Travis Co., TX has name but no dates. It is located next to the gravestone for Sebastin Bassford. [573]
[1122], [573], [299], [1121], [1125], [1127], [1128], [620], [621], [1101], [1124], [1129], [1130], [293], [1123], [627], [1131]
He married Cynthia E. CANTWELL, daughter of James CANTWELL (1795-1860) & Matilda CRANE (1800-1860), on 12 Jun 1865 in Hays Co., TX. [1127] Born in Jul 1840 in Arkansas. [628] Cynthia E. died in Travis Co., TX, in 1914. [573], [1128] gravestone. Buried in Roberts-Teague Cemetery, Travis Co., TX. [293] aka: Syntha, Sinthy. [573], [1131]
She was living with her daughter Aurelia at the time of the 1900 census. [628]
She was living with her granddaughter Rhoda (Hutson) Thurman at the time of the 1910 census. [1132]
Buried in Roberts-Teague Cemetery, Travis Co., TX with her son Eli Crain, her daughter Aurrelia Bassford Hutson, and her granddaughter Rhoda Hutson Thurman. Gravestone gives birth as 1845, and death as 1914. [573]
[573], [1127], [1128], [1101], [628], [1132], [1129], [1130], [293], [627], [1131]
She was living with her daughter Aurelia at the time of the 1900 census. [628]
She was living with her granddaughter Rhoda (Hutson) Thurman at the time of the 1910 census. [1132]
Buried in Roberts-Teague Cemetery, Travis Co., TX with her son Eli Crain, her daughter Aurrelia Bassford Hutson, and her granddaughter Rhoda Hutson Thurman. Gravestone gives birth as 1845, and death as 1914. [573]
[573], [1127], [1128], [1101], [628], [1132], [1129], [1130], [293], [627], [1131]
They had the following children:
666i.
Arrelia Richmond (1866-1936)
667ii.
Matilda Cantwell (1868-1936)
668iii.
Sebastin (?-?)
669iv.
Frank Bell (1877-1965)
Married by Joseph Massey, Minister of the Gospel. [1127]
269. Harmon W. BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1812-1813 in Vermont. [620], [621] age 37 in 1850 census, age 48 in 1860 census. Harmon W. died ? .
He is a probable son of David Basford, but this has not been proven.
Harmon W. Basford of Georgia, VT sold 10 acres of land in Georgia, VT to Elijah R. Green of Morristown, VT for $100 on 5 Apr 1839. [1133] This land was bordered by the home lot of David Basford which adds to the circumstantial evidence that Harmon was the son of David.
Harmon W. Bassford, fife, is listed on the “roll and return” for the 5th Battalion Co. at Georgia, VT on 4 Jun 1839. [324]
He sold 18 acres of land in Georgia, VT to John Hannon of Georgia, VT for $150 on 12 Nov 1839. [1134]
He moved to Texas about 1849 (when his daughter Florence was “six months old”). [1135]
1850 federal census of Bastrop Co., TX, 28 Aug 1850 [620]
H. W. Basford, age 37, b. VT, carpenter
S. Basford, age 36, b. NY
E. Basford, female, age 12, b. VT
S. Basford, female, age 9, b. NY
D. Basford, female, age 7, b. NY
C. Basford, female, age 5, b. NY
F. Basford, female, age 2, b. NY
H. Wunell, male, age 22, b. Germany (or Womell?)
On 16 Nov 1852 he sold land located on Main St., Bastrop, TX to George Basford for the sum of $300. (George may be the son of his brother Samuel.) In 1853, he purchased 177 acres of land in Bastrop Co. On 13 Aug 1853 Harmon sold 1/2 land in Basfrom to John Black for $50. On 1 Sep 1853 he purchased land located at Mand and Water St. in Bastrop for $150. on 21 Sep 1853 he sold land to Robert Wills for $1000. There was an agreement for Mr. Wills to make payments on the land. On 20 Dec 1853, Harmon purchased land in the Samuel Wolfenberger Grant from Silas Rawls for $500. On that same day, Harmon and Sarah sold lots 48 and 33 in the town of Bastrop to Silas Rawls for $700. [1136]
In 1858, Harmon and Sarah were separated. Sarah assumed all responsibility for raising the four youngest children, and Harmon retained rights to visit them. [1136]
1860 federal census of Bastrop Co., TX, 20 Aug 1860. [621]
H. W. Bassford, male, age 48, carpenter, b. VT
(He is enumerated with the family of John C. Halmark.)
On 21 Jan 1861 Sarah M. Basford and Leroy Sorrell sold land about 27 acres of land on Walnut Creek to H. W. Basford for $57. [1136]
On 14 Aug 1869 Harmon and Sarah sold about 27 acres of land located on Walnut Creek to B. T. Bundige for $900 in gold. [1136]
Harmon and Sarah were legally divorced in 1871. [1137]
[573], [19], [1138], [620], [621], [1139], [1133], [1134], [1140], [1141], [1136], [1137], [1142], [1101], [1143], [1144], [1145]
He is a probable son of David Basford, but this has not been proven.
Harmon W. Basford of Georgia, VT sold 10 acres of land in Georgia, VT to Elijah R. Green of Morristown, VT for $100 on 5 Apr 1839. [1133] This land was bordered by the home lot of David Basford which adds to the circumstantial evidence that Harmon was the son of David.
Harmon W. Bassford, fife, is listed on the “roll and return” for the 5th Battalion Co. at Georgia, VT on 4 Jun 1839. [324]
He sold 18 acres of land in Georgia, VT to John Hannon of Georgia, VT for $150 on 12 Nov 1839. [1134]
He moved to Texas about 1849 (when his daughter Florence was “six months old”). [1135]
1850 federal census of Bastrop Co., TX, 28 Aug 1850 [620]
H. W. Basford, age 37, b. VT, carpenter
S. Basford, age 36, b. NY
E. Basford, female, age 12, b. VT
S. Basford, female, age 9, b. NY
D. Basford, female, age 7, b. NY
C. Basford, female, age 5, b. NY
F. Basford, female, age 2, b. NY
H. Wunell, male, age 22, b. Germany (or Womell?)
On 16 Nov 1852 he sold land located on Main St., Bastrop, TX to George Basford for the sum of $300. (George may be the son of his brother Samuel.) In 1853, he purchased 177 acres of land in Bastrop Co. On 13 Aug 1853 Harmon sold 1/2 land in Basfrom to John Black for $50. On 1 Sep 1853 he purchased land located at Mand and Water St. in Bastrop for $150. on 21 Sep 1853 he sold land to Robert Wills for $1000. There was an agreement for Mr. Wills to make payments on the land. On 20 Dec 1853, Harmon purchased land in the Samuel Wolfenberger Grant from Silas Rawls for $500. On that same day, Harmon and Sarah sold lots 48 and 33 in the town of Bastrop to Silas Rawls for $700. [1136]
In 1858, Harmon and Sarah were separated. Sarah assumed all responsibility for raising the four youngest children, and Harmon retained rights to visit them. [1136]
1860 federal census of Bastrop Co., TX, 20 Aug 1860. [621]
H. W. Bassford, male, age 48, carpenter, b. VT
(He is enumerated with the family of John C. Halmark.)
On 21 Jan 1861 Sarah M. Basford and Leroy Sorrell sold land about 27 acres of land on Walnut Creek to H. W. Basford for $57. [1136]
On 14 Aug 1869 Harmon and Sarah sold about 27 acres of land located on Walnut Creek to B. T. Bundige for $900 in gold. [1136]
Harmon and Sarah were legally divorced in 1871. [1137]
[573], [19], [1138], [620], [621], [1139], [1133], [1134], [1140], [1141], [1136], [1137], [1142], [1101], [1143], [1144], [1145]
He married Sarah M. BUSHNELL, daughter of James BUSHNELL (1779-1861) & Rachel (BUSHNELL) (?-?), by abt 1838. Born abt 1813-1814 in New York. [620], [621], [1146] age 36 in 1850 census, age 47 in 1860 census, age 67 in 1880 census. Sarah M. died aft 1880. [1146] living at time of 1880 census. aka: Sally. [1143] They were divorced on 7 Apr 1871 in Bastrop Co., TX. [1137]
1860 federal census for Bastrop P.O., Bastrop Co., TX, p. 284 [621]
Sarah M. Basford, female, age 47, b. VT, widow
Florence, female, age 19, b. NY
Fanny I., female, age 8, b. TX
Inetio, female, age 5, b. TX
Fare A. Caldwell, male, age 27, b. GA?
Cordela U., female, age 17, b. NY
Alvin N., male, age 9/12, b. TX
She was living with her daughter Delia Caldwell at the time of the 1880 census. [629]
[19], [1138], [620], [621], [1139], [1146], [1140], [1141], [1136], [1137], [1147], [1142], [629], [1143], [1144], [1148], [1145]
1860 federal census for Bastrop P.O., Bastrop Co., TX, p. 284 [621]
Sarah M. Basford, female, age 47, b. VT, widow
Florence, female, age 19, b. NY
Fanny I., female, age 8, b. TX
Inetio, female, age 5, b. TX
Fare A. Caldwell, male, age 27, b. GA?
Cordela U., female, age 17, b. NY
Alvin N., male, age 9/12, b. TX
She was living with her daughter Delia Caldwell at the time of the 1880 census. [629]
[19], [1138], [620], [621], [1139], [1146], [1140], [1141], [1136], [1137], [1147], [1142], [629], [1143], [1144], [1148], [1145]
They had the following children:
670i.
Effie Aurelia (~1838-?)
671ii.
Sarah Obery (1841-1900)
672iii.
Delia Marie (1843-1920)
673iv.
Cornelia (~1845-?)
674v.
Florence Elizabeth (1848-1927)
675vi.
Fannie Isadora (1851-1925)
676vii.
Inetio (~1855-?)
270. Benjamin H. BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1815-1816 in Georgia, VT. [19], [320], [592], [577] age 35 in 850 census, age 44 in 1860 census, age 65 in 1880 census, age 60 in 1881. Benjamin H. was baptized in Georgia, VT, on 22 Mar 1882. [577] Methodist Church. Benjamin H. died aft 23 Apr 1890. [1149] date of divorce. Occupation: Farmer.
He was not mentioned in his father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
He is probably the Benjamin Harlow Basford of St. Joseph Co., IN who obtained a land grant in La Porte, IN on 10 Aug 1837. [548]
A Benjamin H. Basford married Samantha Jane Masters in Carroll Co., IL on 21 Oct 1844. [552] Could this be the same Benjamin? If so, perhaps he went to Illinois to join his cousins, and then returned to New York where he married a second time?
1850 federal census of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., NY. [19]
Benjamin H Bosford, male, 35, Joiner, b. VT
Elizabeth, female, age 23, b. England
Charles E., male, age 6/12, b. VT
1860 federal census of Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 63 [488]
Benjamin H. Basford, age 44, b. VT, carpenter
Eliza, age 33, b. NY
Charles, age 10, b. NY
1870 federal census of Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 44 [599]
Benjamin Basford, age 56, b. VT, farmer, real estate 500, personal property 250
Eliza, age 45, b. NY, keeping house
Charles, age 20, b. NY, laborer
1875 census of Ft. Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 16 [927]
Benjamin Bassford, age 63, b. VT
Eliza A., wife, age 49, b. Franklin co.
1880 federal census of Ft. Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 583A [592]
Benjamin Basford, age 65, b. VT, father b. NH, mother b. CT, farmer
Eliza, wife, age 54, b. NY, father b. NH, mother b. NH, keeping house
He sold his land in New York and moved back to Vermont after his first wife died 25 Jul 1880. [1150]
He married Eliza Jane Cobb there in 1881, but he deserted her in 1883. He was living in Chateaugay, NY in 1889 when Eliza filed for a divorce. [1151]
There is a Nancy M. (Ellsworth) Basford (b. 18 Jun 1814, d. 24 Nov 1891), wife of Benjamin A. Basford, buried in the Ft. Covington Cemetery, Franklin Co., NY. [1152] Could she be another wife of Benjamin?
[19] gives birth as 1815-1816.
[574], [19], [1153], [1150], [299], [592], [927], [1151], [1101], [1154]
He was not mentioned in his father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
He is probably the Benjamin Harlow Basford of St. Joseph Co., IN who obtained a land grant in La Porte, IN on 10 Aug 1837. [548]
A Benjamin H. Basford married Samantha Jane Masters in Carroll Co., IL on 21 Oct 1844. [552] Could this be the same Benjamin? If so, perhaps he went to Illinois to join his cousins, and then returned to New York where he married a second time?
1850 federal census of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., NY. [19]
Benjamin H Bosford, male, 35, Joiner, b. VT
Elizabeth, female, age 23, b. England
Charles E., male, age 6/12, b. VT
1860 federal census of Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 63 [488]
Benjamin H. Basford, age 44, b. VT, carpenter
Eliza, age 33, b. NY
Charles, age 10, b. NY
1870 federal census of Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 44 [599]
Benjamin Basford, age 56, b. VT, farmer, real estate 500, personal property 250
Eliza, age 45, b. NY, keeping house
Charles, age 20, b. NY, laborer
1875 census of Ft. Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 16 [927]
Benjamin Bassford, age 63, b. VT
Eliza A., wife, age 49, b. Franklin co.
1880 federal census of Ft. Covington, Franklin Co., NY, p. 583A [592]
Benjamin Basford, age 65, b. VT, father b. NH, mother b. CT, farmer
Eliza, wife, age 54, b. NY, father b. NH, mother b. NH, keeping house
He sold his land in New York and moved back to Vermont after his first wife died 25 Jul 1880. [1150]
He married Eliza Jane Cobb there in 1881, but he deserted her in 1883. He was living in Chateaugay, NY in 1889 when Eliza filed for a divorce. [1151]
There is a Nancy M. (Ellsworth) Basford (b. 18 Jun 1814, d. 24 Nov 1891), wife of Benjamin A. Basford, buried in the Ft. Covington Cemetery, Franklin Co., NY. [1152] Could she be another wife of Benjamin?
[19] gives birth as 1815-1816.
[574], [19], [1153], [1150], [299], [592], [927], [1151], [1101], [1154]
He first married Eliza Ann BURNS, daughter of John L. BURNS (?-?), ? . Born in 1825 in New York. [19] cemetery record. Eliza Ann died in Fort Covington, NY, on 25 Jul 1880. [1153], [1155], [293] Buried in Ft. Covington Cemetery, Ft. Covington, NY. [1152], [293] Death Cause: Congestion of the Lungs. [1155] aka: Elizabeth A. [1156]
Her age is given as 23 in the 1850 census, and 33 in 1860 census. This is slightly inconsistent with the cemetery record which gives her birth year as 1825. [19]
Gravestone, Fort Covington Cemetery, Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY [293]
Eliza A. Burns/Wife of/Benjamin H. Basford/Died/July 25, 1880/In Her 55 Year
Deed of land from her brothers (Hiram, Joseph, and George) to her husband Benjamin H. Basford shortly after her death indicated that she “died without children on or about the 25th day of July 1880.” [1153] However, the 1860 census shows a son Charles age 10. Was he Benjamin’s son from a previous marriage? Or perhaps Charles died before she did?
[19], [1153], [1155], [599], [507], [1101], [293]
Her age is given as 23 in the 1850 census, and 33 in 1860 census. This is slightly inconsistent with the cemetery record which gives her birth year as 1825. [19]
Gravestone, Fort Covington Cemetery, Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY [293]
Eliza A. Burns/Wife of/Benjamin H. Basford/Died/July 25, 1880/In Her 55 Year
Deed of land from her brothers (Hiram, Joseph, and George) to her husband Benjamin H. Basford shortly after her death indicated that she “died without children on or about the 25th day of July 1880.” [1153] However, the 1860 census shows a son Charles age 10. Was he Benjamin’s son from a previous marriage? Or perhaps Charles died before she did?
[19], [1153], [1155], [599], [507], [1101], [293]
They had one child:
677i.
Charles Egbert (~1849-1873)
He second married Eliza Jane COBB, daughter of George COBB (?-?) & Lura PEARL (?-?), on 27 Nov 1881 in Georgia, VT. [577], [1151] Born abt Aug 1846 in Milton, VT or Westford, VT. [574] age 54 years 6 months at her death. Eliza Jane died in Georgia, VT, on 11 Feb 1901. [574] Buried in East Georgia, VT. They were divorced on 23 Apr 1890 in Franklin Co., VT. [1151]
Her marriage record to Benjamin H. Basford gives her parents names as William Symmes and Julia (Davis). However, the surnames would seem to be inconsitent since it indicates it was her first marriage. The marriage record for her second marriage to Charles Reynolds, as well as her death record, give her parents’ names as George and Lura (Pearl) Cobb. [574]
[574], [19], [299], [1151], [1101]
Her marriage record to Benjamin H. Basford gives her parents names as William Symmes and Julia (Davis). However, the surnames would seem to be inconsitent since it indicates it was her first marriage. The marriage record for her second marriage to Charles Reynolds, as well as her death record, give her parents’ names as George and Lura (Pearl) Cobb. [574]
[574], [19], [299], [1151], [1101]
Their divorce papers give the place of their marriage as Westford, Chittenden Co., VT. Eliza filed for a divorce on 27 Aug 1889. She indicated that they had been separated since 1 Oct 1883, when she was deserted by her husband. She stated that for a year prior to that date, he had treated her with “intolerable severity by threatening, striking & otherwise ill-treating her,” and that on one occaision he struck her “many violent blows with axes, clubs & shoes(?) & caused her great bodily harm & then & there threatened to take her life.” The divorce was granted 23 Apr 1890. [1151]
271. Lydia M. BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt Oct 1817 in Vermont. [1157], [579], [580] age 32 in 1850 census, age 42 in 1860 census, age 68 years 6 months at death. Lydia M. died in Prob. Georgia, VT, on 1 Apr 1886. [1157], [1158] Buried in Georgia Pains Cemetery, Georgia, VT. [1157]
She was not mentioned in her father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
Gravestone at Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT [1157]
Lydia Basford/wife of/Josiah Ballard/died/April 1, 1886/AE 68 yrs. 6 mos.
[19], [1157], [579], [580], [324], [1101]
She was not mentioned in her father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
Gravestone at Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT [1157]
Lydia Basford/wife of/Josiah Ballard/died/April 1, 1886/AE 68 yrs. 6 mos.
[19], [1157], [579], [580], [324], [1101]
She married Josiah James BALLARD, son of James BALLARD (<1770-1852) & Polly WHITE (?-?), on 19 Oct 1834. [1158] Born abt 1803-1804 in Vermont. [1157], [579], [580] age 47 in 1850 census, age 56 in 1860 census, age 74 at death. Josiah James died in Prob. Georgia, VT, on 10 Apr 1877. [1157], [1158] Buried in Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT. [1157]
1850 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 20. [579]
Josiah Ballard, male, age 47, b. VT, farmer, real estate 3000
Lydia M., female, age 32, b. VT
Aurelia, female, age 15, b. VT
Mary J., female, age 13, b. VT
James, male, age 80, b. MA (possibly Josiah’s father?)
1860 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, 7 Jul 1860, p. 347 [580]
Josiah Ballard, male, age 56, b. VT
Lydia, female, age 42, b. VT
Aurelia E., female, age 25, b. VT
Orville Basford, male, age 10, b. VT (the son of Lydia’s brother Samuel)
1870 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 275 [472]
Josiah Ballard, male, age 66, b. VT, farmer, real estate 5000, personal estate 1000
Lydia M., femlae, age 52, b. VT, keeps house
Orville Basford, male, age 21, b. VT, farming (the son of Lydia’s brother Samuel)
Mary H. Skeels?, female, age 12, b. VT
Gravestone at Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT [1157]
Josiah Ballard/died/Apr. 10, 1877/AE 74 yrs.
[1158] gives birth as 1807.
[19], [1157], [579], [472], [580], [324], [1159]
1850 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 20. [579]
Josiah Ballard, male, age 47, b. VT, farmer, real estate 3000
Lydia M., female, age 32, b. VT
Aurelia, female, age 15, b. VT
Mary J., female, age 13, b. VT
James, male, age 80, b. MA (possibly Josiah’s father?)
1860 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, 7 Jul 1860, p. 347 [580]
Josiah Ballard, male, age 56, b. VT
Lydia, female, age 42, b. VT
Aurelia E., female, age 25, b. VT
Orville Basford, male, age 10, b. VT (the son of Lydia’s brother Samuel)
1870 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 275 [472]
Josiah Ballard, male, age 66, b. VT, farmer, real estate 5000, personal estate 1000
Lydia M., femlae, age 52, b. VT, keeps house
Orville Basford, male, age 21, b. VT, farming (the son of Lydia’s brother Samuel)
Mary H. Skeels?, female, age 12, b. VT
Gravestone at Georgia Plains Cemetery, Georgia, VT [1157]
Josiah Ballard/died/Apr. 10, 1877/AE 74 yrs.
[1158] gives birth as 1807.
[19], [1157], [579], [472], [580], [324], [1159]
[1158] gives another daughterAmelia, b. 1835. However, I wonder if there might not be some confusion with Aurelia?
272. Sebastian Brainerd BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 23 Dec 1823 in Vermont. [1160] Sebastian Brainerd was baptized in Georgia, VT, on 16 Jun 1839. [577] Congregational Church. Sebastian Brainerd died in Edmunds Co., SD, on 15 Apr 1899. [1161], [1160] Buried in Bowdle City Cemetery, Bowdle, SD. [1161] Occupation: Farmer.
He was mentioned in his father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
1850 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 20. [579]
Sebastian Basford, male, age 26, b. VT
Polly Basford, female, age 22, b. VT
Nellin, age 1, b. VT
He moved to Dane Co., WI in 1851. [299] He bought land in Wisconsin in 1854 and 1855. [747], [1162]
In 1860 census he was living in Dane Co., WI, in close proximity to his cousin Henry Basford. [299]
1860 federal census for Dane Co., WI [751]
Sebetine Barford, male, age 36 , b. VT, farmer, Real Estate $3000 Assets $400
Polly, female, age 32, b. VT
Orvil, male, age 9, b. WI
Samuel, male, age 5, b. WI
Walter, male, age 4/12, b. WI
Charles Knight, male, age 21, b. ME
1870 federal census for Mt. Pleasant, Green Co., WI, p. 233 [841]
S. Besford, male, age 46, b. VT, farmer, real estate 5000, personal estate 2400
Polly, female, age 42, b. VT, keeping house
Orvil, male, age 18, b. WI
Samuel, male, age 15, b. WI
Walter, male, age 10, b. WI
Etta, female, age 8, b. WI
Emily, female, age 8, b. WI
John Tilno?, male, age 45, b. VT, real estate 1200, personal estate 50
For some period of time he lived in Clear Lake, IA, [1163] before he removed to South Dakota, possibly as early as 1883, apparently to be near some of his Basford cousins. [299]
1885 census of Roscoe Dist. 8, Edmunds Co., SD, June 1, 1885 [1164]
S.B. Basford, age 61, b. VT, father b. NH, mother b. CT, farmer
Sarah , wife, age 27, b. NH, father b. NH, mother b. NH
W.S. Basford, son, age 24, b. WI, father b. VT, mother b. VT
Guy Basford, son, age 2 , b. IA, father b. VT, mother b. NH
1895 census of Dearborn, Beadle Co., SD, p. 1 [1165]
S. B. Basford S. B. , age 71
Mrs., age 37
G. H. , age 12
Nettie A., age 1
[1163], [19], [299], [467], [579], [296], [577], [569], [747], [1161], [751], [1160], [1164], [1166], [1167], [1101], [841], [1162], [1165], [295]
He was mentioned in his father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
1850 federal census for Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, p. 20. [579]
Sebastian Basford, male, age 26, b. VT
Polly Basford, female, age 22, b. VT
Nellin, age 1, b. VT
He moved to Dane Co., WI in 1851. [299] He bought land in Wisconsin in 1854 and 1855. [747], [1162]
In 1860 census he was living in Dane Co., WI, in close proximity to his cousin Henry Basford. [299]
1860 federal census for Dane Co., WI [751]
Sebetine Barford, male, age 36 , b. VT, farmer, Real Estate $3000 Assets $400
Polly, female, age 32, b. VT
Orvil, male, age 9, b. WI
Samuel, male, age 5, b. WI
Walter, male, age 4/12, b. WI
Charles Knight, male, age 21, b. ME
1870 federal census for Mt. Pleasant, Green Co., WI, p. 233 [841]
S. Besford, male, age 46, b. VT, farmer, real estate 5000, personal estate 2400
Polly, female, age 42, b. VT, keeping house
Orvil, male, age 18, b. WI
Samuel, male, age 15, b. WI
Walter, male, age 10, b. WI
Etta, female, age 8, b. WI
Emily, female, age 8, b. WI
John Tilno?, male, age 45, b. VT, real estate 1200, personal estate 50
For some period of time he lived in Clear Lake, IA, [1163] before he removed to South Dakota, possibly as early as 1883, apparently to be near some of his Basford cousins. [299]
1885 census of Roscoe Dist. 8, Edmunds Co., SD, June 1, 1885 [1164]
S.B. Basford, age 61, b. VT, father b. NH, mother b. CT, farmer
Sarah , wife, age 27, b. NH, father b. NH, mother b. NH
W.S. Basford, son, age 24, b. WI, father b. VT, mother b. VT
Guy Basford, son, age 2 , b. IA, father b. VT, mother b. NH
1895 census of Dearborn, Beadle Co., SD, p. 1 [1165]
S. B. Basford S. B. , age 71
Mrs., age 37
G. H. , age 12
Nettie A., age 1
[1163], [19], [299], [467], [579], [296], [577], [569], [747], [1161], [751], [1160], [1164], [1166], [1167], [1101], [841], [1162], [1165], [295]
He first married Mary W. SHELDON, daughter of Samuel SHELDON (?-1876) & Lavina BALLARD (?-1858), on 26 Sep 1847 in Sheldon, VT. [1160], [295] Born on 5 Jan 1828 in Vermont. [1160] Mary W. died on 15 Sep 1916. [1160] aka: Polly. [579], [841] They were divorced ? .
1880 federal census for Exeter, Green Co., WI, p. 95C [840]
Polly Basford, female, age 51, b. VT, father b. VT, mother b. VT, house keeper
Walter, male, son, age 20, b. WI, father b. VT, mother b. VT, at home
Etta, female, daughter, age 18, b. WI, father b. VT, mother b. VT, at home
John Norton, male, other, age 54, b. NY, father b. NJ, mother b. NY, farmer
In the 1900 census, she is living with her daughter Emma in Clear Lake, IA as P. W. Basford, mother-in-law. [697] It is indicated that she only had one child, but this must be an error.
1905 state census for Clear Lake Inn, Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo, IA [1168]
Polly W. Bassford
She was living in Clear Lake, IA in 1909. [299]
She was living with her brother Harmon in the 1910 census for Vacaville Twp., CA. [1169]
[1163], [19], [840], [299], [579], [296], [751], [1160], [697], [1101], [841], [1169], [1168], [295]
1880 federal census for Exeter, Green Co., WI, p. 95C [840]
Polly Basford, female, age 51, b. VT, father b. VT, mother b. VT, house keeper
Walter, male, son, age 20, b. WI, father b. VT, mother b. VT, at home
Etta, female, daughter, age 18, b. WI, father b. VT, mother b. VT, at home
John Norton, male, other, age 54, b. NY, father b. NJ, mother b. NY, farmer
In the 1900 census, she is living with her daughter Emma in Clear Lake, IA as P. W. Basford, mother-in-law. [697] It is indicated that she only had one child, but this must be an error.
1905 state census for Clear Lake Inn, Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo, IA [1168]
Polly W. Bassford
She was living in Clear Lake, IA in 1909. [299]
She was living with her brother Harmon in the 1910 census for Vacaville Twp., CA. [1169]
[1163], [19], [840], [299], [579], [296], [751], [1160], [697], [1101], [841], [1169], [1168], [295]
They had the following children:
680i.
Mary (Died as Child) (1849-1850)
681ii.
Orville Harmon (1851-1927)
682iii.
Samuel David (1855-1902)
683iv.
Walter Sebastian (1860-1898)
684v.
Etta (Twin) (1861-?)
685vi.
Emma (Twin) (1861-?)
They were presumably divorced since Sebastian remarried in 1882. [299]
He second married Sarah Abigail BUZZELL, daughter of Gilman BUZZELL (?-?) & Eliza WATSON (?-?), on 3 Apr 1882 in Adair Co, IA. [1166] Born on 5 Jul 1858 in Pittsfield Twp., NH. [37], [1170] Sarah Abigail died in Edmunds Co., SD, on 2 Oct 1913. [1170] Buried in Morningside Cemetery, Bowdle, SD. [1170] also known as the Roscoe cemetery. aka: Sadie. [702]
1900 federal census for Glen Twp., Edmunds Co, SD, 15 Jun 1900, p. 96B [1171]
Sadie Basford, head, female, age 41, b. Jul 1858, NH, father b. NH, mother b. NH,
farmer, widow
Guy H., male, son, age 17, b. Jan 1883, IA, father b. VT, mother b. NH, farmer, single
Nettie, female, daughter, age 6, b. May 1894, SD, father b. VT, mother b. NH, single
1910 federal census for Glen Twp., ED 178, Edmunds Co., OR, p. 143B [702]
Sadie Basford, female, head, age 51, b. NH, father b. NH, mother b. NH,
house keeper-own home, widow, 2 children, 2 living
Nettie, female, daughter, age 15, b. SD, father b. VT, mother b. NH, single
Sam Dalton, male, boarder, age 48, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. England,
farmer-general farm, single
She is probably the Sarah Basford buried in the Morningside Cemetery, Bowdle, SD. [1170]
[299] gives death as 22 Oct 1913.
[299], [1172], [1170], [1166], [1167], [1171], [702], [1165]
1900 federal census for Glen Twp., Edmunds Co, SD, 15 Jun 1900, p. 96B [1171]
Sadie Basford, head, female, age 41, b. Jul 1858, NH, father b. NH, mother b. NH,
farmer, widow
Guy H., male, son, age 17, b. Jan 1883, IA, father b. VT, mother b. NH, farmer, single
Nettie, female, daughter, age 6, b. May 1894, SD, father b. VT, mother b. NH, single
1910 federal census for Glen Twp., ED 178, Edmunds Co., OR, p. 143B [702]
Sadie Basford, female, head, age 51, b. NH, father b. NH, mother b. NH,
house keeper-own home, widow, 2 children, 2 living
Nettie, female, daughter, age 15, b. SD, father b. VT, mother b. NH, single
Sam Dalton, male, boarder, age 48, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. England,
farmer-general farm, single
She is probably the Sarah Basford buried in the Morningside Cemetery, Bowdle, SD. [1170]
[299] gives death as 22 Oct 1913.
[299], [1172], [1170], [1166], [1167], [1171], [702], [1165]
273. Mary BASFORD (David5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born ? . Mary died bef 10 Apr 1844. [324] husband remarried.
She was a minor at the time of her father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
She is probably the Mary Basford who married John W. Hinckley on 3 Apr 1839. [1173]
[569], [1173], [1101]
She was a minor at the time of her father’s will dated 18 Sep 1835. [569]
She is probably the Mary Basford who married John W. Hinckley on 3 Apr 1839. [1173]
[569], [1173], [1101]
She married John White HINCKLEY abt 3 Apr 1839 in Georgia, VT. [1173] marriage notice. Born abt 1817 in Canada. [579] age 33 in 1850 cnsus. John White died ? .
1850 census for St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT [579]
John W. Hinkley, male, age 33, b. Canada, real estate 1000, blacksmith
Lovinia, female, age 31, b. Canada
Ann Eliza, female, age 1, b. Canada
[579], [1173]
1850 census for St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT [579]
John W. Hinkley, male, age 33, b. Canada, real estate 1000, blacksmith
Lovinia, female, age 31, b. Canada
Ann Eliza, female, age 1, b. Canada
[579], [1173]