Eighth Generation (Continued)
Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of Horace H. BASSFORD (570) & Arvilla CROBAR
983. Rena Anna BASSFORD (Horace H.7, Aaron6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1873 in New York. [2061] Rena Anna died in Westville, NY, in 1957. [2061] Buried in Coal Hill Cemetery, Westville, NY. [2061] aka: Anna. [1212]
She as listed in the New York State Marriage Index as marrying on 28 Oct 1888, Westville, NY. [2062] Presumably, the name of her husband would be the Norris Dustin mentioned elsewhere. [2063]
[592], [927], [2063], [507], [2061], [2062], [1003]
She as listed in the New York State Marriage Index as marrying on 28 Oct 1888, Westville, NY. [2062] Presumably, the name of her husband would be the Norris Dustin mentioned elsewhere. [2063]
[592], [927], [2063], [507], [2061], [2062], [1003]
She married Norris M. DUSTIN on 28 Oct 1888 in Westville, NY. [1003] Born in 1869. [2061] Norris M. died in Westville, NY, in 1946. [2061] Buried in Coal Hill Cemetery, Westville, NY. [2061]
1920 federal census for Ft. Covington, ED 87, Franklin Co., NY, p. 5A [1212]
Norris Dustin, male, head, age 50, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laborer-highway
Anna, female, wife, age 46, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. Ontario, Canada
Clarence, male, son, age 25, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laborer-highway
Belle, female, daughter, age 19, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, teacher-public school
C___ Smith, male, grandson, age 2-?/12, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
[2063], [1212], [2061], [1003]
1920 federal census for Ft. Covington, ED 87, Franklin Co., NY, p. 5A [1212]
Norris Dustin, male, head, age 50, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laborer-highway
Anna, female, wife, age 46, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. Ontario, Canada
Clarence, male, son, age 25, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laborer-highway
Belle, female, daughter, age 19, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, teacher-public school
C___ Smith, male, grandson, age 2-?/12, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
[2063], [1212], [2061], [1003]
984. Louisa H. BASSFORD (Horace H.7, Aaron6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1875-1876 in Malone, NY. [592], [927], [1591] age 2 months in 1875 census, age 5 in 1880 census, age 20 at marriage. Louisa H. died ? . aka: Loretta.
The birth record for her daughter Ethel gives her birthplace as Westville, NY. [860]
[592], [1591], [860]
The birth record for her daughter Ethel gives her birthplace as Westville, NY. [860]
[592], [1591], [860]
She married Charles H. WHITHAN, son of John WHITHAN (?-?) & Belle PARKIN (?-?), on 17 Nov 1896 in Springfield, MA. [1591] Born abt 1870 in Southington, CT. [1591] age 26 at marriage. Charles H. died ? .
The birth record for his daughter Ethel gives his birthplace as Mt. Vernon, NY. [860]
[1591], [860]
The birth record for his daughter Ethel gives his birthplace as Mt. Vernon, NY. [860]
[1591], [860]
They had one child:
i.
Ethel May Liberty (1904-?)
They had the following children:
i.
Beatrice Florence (1901-?)
ii.
Bernice Verena (1903-?)
iii.
Clarence Charles (Died as Child) (1904-1905)
986. Melvin Horace BASSFORD (Horace H.7, Aaron6, John5, Joseph BASFORD4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 23 Aug 1881 in Westville, NY. [1881] Melvin Horace died ? .
Marriage record for Melvin H. Bassford gives age as 26 (b. about 1883) and birthplace as Malone, NY. It also parents’ names as John Bassford and Arvilla Downs. [1218] There is no family by this name living in that area in the 1880 census. However, there is a Horace and Arvilla Bassford living in Westville, NY. Melvin would probably be the same person listed in the World War II draft registration records who was born 23 Aug 1881 in Westville, NY. [1881] The draft registration card lists Florence Hill, who is the daughter of Horace and Arvilla Bassford as a contact person. Therefore, it is likely that Melvin is also the son of Horace and Arvilla.
1920 federal census for Montgomery, ED 33, Orange Co., NY, Valley Ave., p. 19B [1212]
Melvin H. Bassford, male, head, age 38, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Mable A., female, wife, age 31?, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Evelyn, female, daughter, age 5, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Robert? M., male, son, age 2-6/12, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
George M. Wright, male, boarder, age 42?, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
1925 New York State census for Newburgh, Ward 4, Orange Co., NY, 258 Montgomery, p. 13 [1560]
Melvin H. Basford, male, head, age 44, b. U.S., electrician
Mabel, female, wife, age 33, b. U.S., housework
Evelyn, female, daughter, age 11, b. U.S., school
Robert, male, son, age 7, b. U.S., school
1930 federal census for Manhattan, ED 411, New York, 59 West 57th St., Apr 1930, p. 17A [1216]
Melvin Bassford, male, head, age 47, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY,
linen room, hotel, married, age 29 at first marriage
Mabel, female, wife, age 38, 20, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, married, age 20 at first marriage
Robert, male, son, age 12, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, schraffs?, candies, single
[1560], [1212], [1216], [1881], [1218], [1880]
Marriage record for Melvin H. Bassford gives age as 26 (b. about 1883) and birthplace as Malone, NY. It also parents’ names as John Bassford and Arvilla Downs. [1218] There is no family by this name living in that area in the 1880 census. However, there is a Horace and Arvilla Bassford living in Westville, NY. Melvin would probably be the same person listed in the World War II draft registration records who was born 23 Aug 1881 in Westville, NY. [1881] The draft registration card lists Florence Hill, who is the daughter of Horace and Arvilla Bassford as a contact person. Therefore, it is likely that Melvin is also the son of Horace and Arvilla.
1920 federal census for Montgomery, ED 33, Orange Co., NY, Valley Ave., p. 19B [1212]
Melvin H. Bassford, male, head, age 38, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Mable A., female, wife, age 31?, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Evelyn, female, daughter, age 5, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Robert? M., male, son, age 2-6/12, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
George M. Wright, male, boarder, age 42?, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
1925 New York State census for Newburgh, Ward 4, Orange Co., NY, 258 Montgomery, p. 13 [1560]
Melvin H. Basford, male, head, age 44, b. U.S., electrician
Mabel, female, wife, age 33, b. U.S., housework
Evelyn, female, daughter, age 11, b. U.S., school
Robert, male, son, age 7, b. U.S., school
1930 federal census for Manhattan, ED 411, New York, 59 West 57th St., Apr 1930, p. 17A [1216]
Melvin Bassford, male, head, age 47, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY,
linen room, hotel, married, age 29 at first marriage
Mabel, female, wife, age 38, 20, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, married, age 20 at first marriage
Robert, male, son, age 12, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, schraffs?, candies, single
[1560], [1212], [1216], [1881], [1218], [1880]
He married Mabel A. FESETTE, daughter of Abraham FESETTE (?-?) & Bridget SULLIVAN (?-?), on 25 Dec 1909 in Plattsburgh, NY. [1218] Born abt 1889-1892 in Ellenburg, NY. [1218], [1212], [1560] age 20 at marriage in 1909, age 31 in 1920 census, age 33 in 1925 census. Mabel A. died ? . They were divorced on 24 Jul 1946 in Wayne Co., MI. [1880]
[1560], [1212], [1216], [1218], [1880]
[1560], [1212], [1216], [1218], [1880]
They had the following children:
i.
Evelyn Helen (1914-?)
ii.
Robert M. (~1918-?)
[1880] gives marriage date as 25 Dec 1910.