Eighth Generation (Continued)
Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of Madison Harris BASSFORD (553) & Elizabeth Maria OWENS
965. Elizabeth Maria BASSFORD (Madison Harris7, John J.6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 7 Jul 1883 in New York. [961] Elizabeth Maria died in Lacona, NY, on 21 Feb 1959. [921] Buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Malone, NY. [921] Death Cause: Cancer of Throat. [921] aka: Bessie. [894]
Listed in the 1904-1906 Malone, NY directory at the same address as her father Madison Bassford: [1000]
“Bassford Bessie Miss, res 137 Fort Covington”
[894] and [921] gave birth as 7 Jul 1882.
[19], [1000], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1131], [1003]
Listed in the 1904-1906 Malone, NY directory at the same address as her father Madison Bassford: [1000]
“Bassford Bessie Miss, res 137 Fort Covington”
[894] and [921] gave birth as 7 Jul 1882.
[19], [1000], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1131], [1003]
They had the following children:
i.
Helen Elizabeth (1912-1996)
ii.
Orville Harris (1919-2003)
iii.
Ruth Mary (1922-1998)
966. William Harris BASSFORD (Madison Harris7, John J.6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 18 Oct 1885 in Malone, NY. [2053] William Harris died in Malone, NY, on 14 Oct 1907. [593] He was never married.
Listed in the 1904-1906 Malone, NY directory at the same address as his father Madison Bassford: [1000]
“Bassford William, res 137 Fort Covington”
[921] gives death as 1905.
[19] gave death as 12 Oct 1906.
[19], [1000], [961], [983], [894], [921], [2053], [593]
Listed in the 1904-1906 Malone, NY directory at the same address as his father Madison Bassford: [1000]
“Bassford William, res 137 Fort Covington”
[921] gives death as 1905.
[19] gave death as 12 Oct 1906.
[19], [1000], [961], [983], [894], [921], [2053], [593]
967. Francis James BASSFORD (Madison Harris7, John J.6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 8 Sep 1887 in Bangor, NY. [1427], [2054] Francis James died on 28 Jan 1940. [19], [894] aka: Frank. [1427]
He served in WWI, enlisting on 31 Mar 1918 in Malone, NY at age 31-7/12. He served overseas from 27 May 1918 to 8 Feb 1919, and was discharged on 18 Feb 1919. [2055]
He was living with his parents at the time of the 1920 census of Malone, Franklin Co., NY. [1400] He was also living with his parents at the time of the 1925 census of Malone, NY. [1560]
1930 federal census for Bangor, ED 47, Franklin Co., NY, Gallop Rd., 29 Apr 1930, p. 3A [1216]
Frank J. Bassford, male, head, age 42, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, farmer, single
Doris E. ___yman, female, servant, age 18, b. NY, father b. England, mother b. NY,
house keeper, single
[928] shows a second marriage for Francis to Elizabeth Owens, daughter of Joseph and Rose (Raymond) Owens, 15 Nov 1911, Mooers Forks, NY. However, this would seem to be inconsistent with the fact that his first wife had a daughter Frances born abt 1914. [1216]
[19], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1560], [928], [1212], [1216], [1004], [2056], [1427], [2055], [1003]
He served in WWI, enlisting on 31 Mar 1918 in Malone, NY at age 31-7/12. He served overseas from 27 May 1918 to 8 Feb 1919, and was discharged on 18 Feb 1919. [2055]
He was living with his parents at the time of the 1920 census of Malone, Franklin Co., NY. [1400] He was also living with his parents at the time of the 1925 census of Malone, NY. [1560]
1930 federal census for Bangor, ED 47, Franklin Co., NY, Gallop Rd., 29 Apr 1930, p. 3A [1216]
Frank J. Bassford, male, head, age 42, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, farmer, single
Doris E. ___yman, female, servant, age 18, b. NY, father b. England, mother b. NY,
house keeper, single
[928] shows a second marriage for Francis to Elizabeth Owens, daughter of Joseph and Rose (Raymond) Owens, 15 Nov 1911, Mooers Forks, NY. However, this would seem to be inconsistent with the fact that his first wife had a daughter Frances born abt 1914. [1216]
[19], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1560], [928], [1212], [1216], [1004], [2056], [1427], [2055], [1003]
He married Delia M. SNYDER on 12 Jun 1910 in Malone, NY. [1003] Born abt 1887-1891 in Moose Forks, NY. [1216], [2054], [1217] age 43 in 1930 census, age 49 in 1940 census. Delia M. died ? . aka: Sinde, Chenade. [2056]
Her name in 1910 when she married Frank was Delia M. Snyder. [1003] Elsewhere here surname has been given as Sinde or Chenade. It is not clear if some of these names may be married names.
She is probably the Delia Basford listed in the 1920 census for Peterborough, ED 158, Hillsborough Co., NH, p. 10A [1400]
Delia Basford, female, head, age 32, b. NY, father b.NY, mother b. NY,
general housework, married? (or maybe widow?)
Robert, male, son, age 9, b. MA, father b. NY, mother b. NY, single
Frances, female, daughter, age 5, b. NY, father b.NY, mother b. NY, single
George Davenport, male, laborer, age 45, b. NY, father b.NY, mother b. NY,
laborer-general work, single
1930 federal census for Mooers, ED 23, Clinton Co., NY, Moore Farms Rd., 16 May 1930, p. 9B [1216]
Delia Bassford, female, head, age 43, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY,
servant-private house, age 22 at first marriage
Robert, male, son, age 19, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laborer-odd jobs, single
Frances, female, daughter, age 16, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, single
1940 federal census for Schenectady, ED 47-72, Schenectady Co., NY, 479 Cedar St., 18 Apr 1940, p. 10B [1217]
Gus E. Thompson, male, head, age 47, b. NY, widower, toolmaker-factory
Delia Bassford, female, housekeeper, age 49, b. NY, widow, housekeeper-at this house
[928], [1400], [1216], [2056], [1217], [1003]
Her name in 1910 when she married Frank was Delia M. Snyder. [1003] Elsewhere here surname has been given as Sinde or Chenade. It is not clear if some of these names may be married names.
She is probably the Delia Basford listed in the 1920 census for Peterborough, ED 158, Hillsborough Co., NH, p. 10A [1400]
Delia Basford, female, head, age 32, b. NY, father b.NY, mother b. NY,
general housework, married? (or maybe widow?)
Robert, male, son, age 9, b. MA, father b. NY, mother b. NY, single
Frances, female, daughter, age 5, b. NY, father b.NY, mother b. NY, single
George Davenport, male, laborer, age 45, b. NY, father b.NY, mother b. NY,
laborer-general work, single
1930 federal census for Mooers, ED 23, Clinton Co., NY, Moore Farms Rd., 16 May 1930, p. 9B [1216]
Delia Bassford, female, head, age 43, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY,
servant-private house, age 22 at first marriage
Robert, male, son, age 19, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laborer-odd jobs, single
Frances, female, daughter, age 16, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, single
1940 federal census for Schenectady, ED 47-72, Schenectady Co., NY, 479 Cedar St., 18 Apr 1940, p. 10B [1217]
Gus E. Thompson, male, head, age 47, b. NY, widower, toolmaker-factory
Delia Bassford, female, housekeeper, age 49, b. NY, widow, housekeeper-at this house
[928], [1400], [1216], [2056], [1217], [1003]
They had the following children:
i.
Robert W. (1910-1965)
ii.
Frances E. (~1914-)
969. Elizabeth Mary BASSFORD (Madison Harris7, John J.6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 2 Jun 1895 in New York. [19], [921] Elizabeth Mary died on 1 Dec 1939. [894] Buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Malone, NY. [921] aka: Lizzie.
[19], [961], [983], [894], [1004], [1131], [1003]
[19], [961], [983], [894], [1004], [1131], [1003]
970. Frederick Henry BASSFORD (Madison Harris7, John J.6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 2 Nov 1899 in New York. [894], [921] Frederick Henry died in Malone, NY, on 15 Feb 1912. [593]
[19] gives birth as 18 Nov 1899.
[921] gives death as 12 Feb 1912.
[19], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1004], [593]
[19] gives birth as 18 Nov 1899.
[921] gives death as 12 Feb 1912.
[19], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1004], [593]
971. Jeannette Theresa BASSFORD (Madison Harris7, John J.6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 18 Aug 1900 in New York. [921] Jeannette Theresa died on 18 Aug 1973. [894], [921] Buried in Forestport, NY. [921] aka: Nettie Theresa, Nettie J.
[19] gives birth as 18 Aug 1897.
[19], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1559], [1004], [1003]
[19] gives birth as 18 Aug 1897.
[19], [961], [983], [894], [921], [1559], [1004], [1003]