Eighth Generation (Continued)
Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of Frank Bell BASSFORD (669) & Elvira Livonia GREGG
1118. William Barney BASSFORD (Frank Bell7, Barnwell David6, David BASFORD5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 26 Nov 1898 in Bee Cave, Travis Co., TX. [1542], [744] William Barney died in Austin, TX, on 8 Jul 1996. [1542], [1255], [744] Buried in Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, TX. [2238], [1779], [293] aka: Barney. [1782]
The 1900 census indicates that he was born in Nov 1899 rather than 1898. [628]
1920 federal census for Precinct 5, ED 26, Burnet Co., TX, p. 7A [1257]
George Kramer, male, head, age 40, b. PA, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany, farmer
Minnie, female, wife, age 40, b. TX, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany
Ada, female, daughter, age 14, b. TX, father b. PA, mother b. TX
Dorothea?, female, daughter, age 13, b. TX, father b. PA, mother b. TX
Barnie Bassford, male, son-in-law, b. 21, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, farm laborer
Lena, female, daughter, age 18, b. TX, father b. PA, mother b. TX
Barnie W. and Lena Bassford are listed in the 1922 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 200 Brazos. [1258]
Barnie W. and Lena Bassford are listed in the 1924 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 104 James. Barnie’s parents are listed at the same address. [1258]
Barney and Lena Bassford are listed in the 1927 city directory for San Antonio, TX, living at 516 7th. [1258]
Barney Bassford is listed in the 1929 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 115 West 9th. [1258]
Wm. B. and Ella Bassford are listed in the 1929 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 801 Lydia. [1258]
1930 federal census for Austin, ED 33, Travis Co., TX, 1102 E. 8 St., 8 Apt 1930, p. 8A [1263]
W. B. Bassford, male, head, age 31, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX,
mechanic-automobile, married, age 20 at first marriage
Ella, female, wife, age 33, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. LA,
married, age 18 at first marriage
Estell, female, daughter, age 16, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, single
Lavonia, female, daughter, age 9, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, single
W. Barney and Ella Bassford are listed in the 1937 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 502-1/2 2nd. [1258]
W. Barney and Ella Bassford are listed in the 1939 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 403 East 8th. [1258]
He was of Mathis, TX in 1948 at the time of his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. [1782]
Barney (Wm. B.) and Marie M. Bassford are listed in the 1955 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 1600 Eva. [1258]
Barney W. and Corine Bassford are listed in the 1957 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 1015 Melissa Ln. [1258]
Wm. B. and Helen C. Bassford are listed in the 1958 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 5003 Howena Ave. [1258]
He remarried Lena as his 5th wife. [573]
Gravestone, Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, Travis Co., TX [293]
Bassford/Gone but not forgotten/William B./Nov. 26, 1898/July 8, 1996/
Helen C./Mar.c 24, 1920/Oct. 21, 1984
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The 1900 census indicates that he was born in Nov 1899 rather than 1898. [628]
1920 federal census for Precinct 5, ED 26, Burnet Co., TX, p. 7A [1257]
George Kramer, male, head, age 40, b. PA, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany, farmer
Minnie, female, wife, age 40, b. TX, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany
Ada, female, daughter, age 14, b. TX, father b. PA, mother b. TX
Dorothea?, female, daughter, age 13, b. TX, father b. PA, mother b. TX
Barnie Bassford, male, son-in-law, b. 21, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, farm laborer
Lena, female, daughter, age 18, b. TX, father b. PA, mother b. TX
Barnie W. and Lena Bassford are listed in the 1922 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 200 Brazos. [1258]
Barnie W. and Lena Bassford are listed in the 1924 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 104 James. Barnie’s parents are listed at the same address. [1258]
Barney and Lena Bassford are listed in the 1927 city directory for San Antonio, TX, living at 516 7th. [1258]
Barney Bassford is listed in the 1929 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 115 West 9th. [1258]
Wm. B. and Ella Bassford are listed in the 1929 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 801 Lydia. [1258]
1930 federal census for Austin, ED 33, Travis Co., TX, 1102 E. 8 St., 8 Apt 1930, p. 8A [1263]
W. B. Bassford, male, head, age 31, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX,
mechanic-automobile, married, age 20 at first marriage
Ella, female, wife, age 33, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. LA,
married, age 18 at first marriage
Estell, female, daughter, age 16, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, single
Lavonia, female, daughter, age 9, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, single
W. Barney and Ella Bassford are listed in the 1937 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 502-1/2 2nd. [1258]
W. Barney and Ella Bassford are listed in the 1939 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 403 East 8th. [1258]
He was of Mathis, TX in 1948 at the time of his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. [1782]
Barney (Wm. B.) and Marie M. Bassford are listed in the 1955 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 1600 Eva. [1258]
Barney W. and Corine Bassford are listed in the 1957 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 1015 Melissa Ln. [1258]
Wm. B. and Helen C. Bassford are listed in the 1958 city directory for Austin, TX, living at 5003 Howena Ave. [1258]
He remarried Lena as his 5th wife. [573]
Gravestone, Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, Travis Co., TX [293]
Bassford/Gone but not forgotten/William B./Nov. 26, 1898/July 8, 1996/
Helen C./Mar.c 24, 1920/Oct. 21, 1984
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He first married Carlena Marie KROMER, daughter of George KROMER (~1880-?) & Minnie (KROMER) (~1880-?), on 2 Oct 1919 in Travis Co., TX. [1788] Born on 4 Dec 1901 in Travis Co., TX. [1542] Carlena Marie died in Travis Co., TX, on 27 May 1991. [1542], [1255], [1784] Buried in Forest Oaks Memorial Park. [2243] aka: Lena, Fromer, Krame. They were divorced ? .
1930 federal census for Precinct 4, ED 11, Burnet Co., TX, Spicewood and Marble Falls Rd., p. 8A [1263]
George Kromer, male, head, age 55, b. PA, father b. Germany,
mother b. Germany, married, age 26 at first marriage, farmer-general farm
Minnie. female, wife, age 50, b. TX, father b. Germany,
mother b. Germany, married, age 21 at first marriage
Lena Bassford, female, daughter, age 25, b. TX, father b. PA,
mother b. TX, widow, age 17 at first marriage
Marvin, male, grandson, age 6, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, single
(while the census entry indicates that Lena was widowed, she would actually have been divorced, or perhaps separated.)
1940 federal census for Pct. 4, ED 27-12, Burnet Co., TX, 3 Jun 1940, p. 6A [1264]
Lena Bassford, female, head, age 38, b. TX,
divorced, switchboard operator-telephone
Marvin, male, son, age 16, b. TX, single
1950 federal census for Austin, ED 256-149, Travis Co., TX, Texas Deaf School, 10 Apr 1950, p. 42 [1890]
Lena Bassford, female, hired, age 48, b. TX, divorced, supervisor-Texas Deaf School
Mrs. Lena M.Bassford is listed in the 1955 city directory for Austin, TX, working as a housemother for theState School for the Deaf and living at 1400 Newton. [1258]
Mrs. Lena M.Bassford is listed in the 1957 city directory for Austin, TX, working as a housemother for theState School for the Deaf and living at 1102 S. Congress. [1258]
Mrs. Lena Bassford is listed in the 1958 city directory for Austin, TX, working as a housemother for theState School for the Deaf and living at 1807 Collier. [1258]
She is probably the Lena Bassford, b. 4 Dec 1901, d. 27 May 1991 listed in the Social Security Death Index. [1542]
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1930 federal census for Precinct 4, ED 11, Burnet Co., TX, Spicewood and Marble Falls Rd., p. 8A [1263]
George Kromer, male, head, age 55, b. PA, father b. Germany,
mother b. Germany, married, age 26 at first marriage, farmer-general farm
Minnie. female, wife, age 50, b. TX, father b. Germany,
mother b. Germany, married, age 21 at first marriage
Lena Bassford, female, daughter, age 25, b. TX, father b. PA,
mother b. TX, widow, age 17 at first marriage
Marvin, male, grandson, age 6, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. TX, single
(while the census entry indicates that Lena was widowed, she would actually have been divorced, or perhaps separated.)
1940 federal census for Pct. 4, ED 27-12, Burnet Co., TX, 3 Jun 1940, p. 6A [1264]
Lena Bassford, female, head, age 38, b. TX,
divorced, switchboard operator-telephone
Marvin, male, son, age 16, b. TX, single
1950 federal census for Austin, ED 256-149, Travis Co., TX, Texas Deaf School, 10 Apr 1950, p. 42 [1890]
Lena Bassford, female, hired, age 48, b. TX, divorced, supervisor-Texas Deaf School
Mrs. Lena M.Bassford is listed in the 1955 city directory for Austin, TX, working as a housemother for theState School for the Deaf and living at 1400 Newton. [1258]
Mrs. Lena M.Bassford is listed in the 1957 city directory for Austin, TX, working as a housemother for theState School for the Deaf and living at 1102 S. Congress. [1258]
Mrs. Lena Bassford is listed in the 1958 city directory for Austin, TX, working as a housemother for theState School for the Deaf and living at 1807 Collier. [1258]
She is probably the Lena Bassford, b. 4 Dec 1901, d. 27 May 1991 listed in the Social Security Death Index. [1542]
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They had the following children:
i.
Lavonia (~1921-)
ii.
Marvin (1923-1987)
They had one child:
i.
(daughter) (1920-)
They had one child:
i.
Estell (~1914-)
He fourth married Mary Marie COOPER, daughter of William COOPER (?-?) & Virginia (COOPER) (?-?), ? . Born on 16 Apr 1906 in Minterset, IA. [2241], [1256] Mary Marie died in Austin, TX, on 23 Oct 1955. [1255], [2241], [1256] Death Cause: Cancer. [2240] aka: Marie.
[573], [1255], [2240], [1265], [2241], [1256]
[573], [1255], [2240], [1265], [2241], [1256]
He fifth married Helen Corrine SMITH on 17 Dec 1955 in Guadalupe Co., TX. [1788] Born on 24 Mar 1920. [1542], [744] Helen Corrine died in Travis Co., TX, on 21 Oct 1984. [1255], [1784], [744] Buried in Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, TX. [1779] aka: Corrine, Corine.
Gravestone, Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, Travis Co., TX [293]
Bassford/Gone but not forgotten/William B./Nov. 26, 1898/July 8, 1996/
Helen C./Mar.c 24, 1920/Oct. 21, 1984
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Gravestone, Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, Travis Co., TX [293]
Bassford/Gone but not forgotten/William B./Nov. 26, 1898/July 8, 1996/
Helen C./Mar.c 24, 1920/Oct. 21, 1984
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They had the following children:
i.
Corein (?-)
ii.
Dale Bryan (1956-)
iii.
David Barry (1959-)
1119. Edith Bertha BASSFORD (Frank Bell7, Barnwell David6, David BASFORD5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 25 Mar 1901 in Texas. [1786], [1256] Edith Bertha died in Austin, TX, on 17 Apr 1958. [1786], [1256] Death Cause: Cervical Cancer. [1786]
She and her husband were of Austin, TX in 1948. [1782]
[1128] gives birth as 25 Mar 1901.
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She and her husband were of Austin, TX in 1948. [1782]
[1128] gives birth as 25 Mar 1901.
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They had the following children:
i.
Leola Mozelle (1919-)
ii.
Wilbur (Died as Child) (1925-1926)
iii.
Gwendolyn (1921-)
iv.
Grady Randolph (1936-)
1120. Thelma Beulah BASSFORD (Frank Bell7, Barnwell David6, David BASFORD5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 13 Mar 1907 in Travis Co., TX. [1542], [1783] Thelma Beulah died in Abilene, TX, on 20 Feb 1999. [1542] Buried in Hawley, TX. [2242] aka: Beulah. [573]
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She married Robert Sherrell YOUNG, son of John Calvin LaFett YOUNG (1859-1905) & Mattie Ann WYATT (1869-1943), on 9 Apr 1925 in Austin, TX. [1788] Born on 25 Aug 1899 in Crawford, TX. [1542], [1783], [1256] Robert Sherrell died in Abilene, TX, on 15 Sep 1980. [1256] aka: Sherrell. [573]
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They had the following children:
i.
Beulah May (1926-)
ii.
Robert Sherrell Jr. (1928-2005)
iii.
Betty Ruth (1929-1991)
iv.
Eva Nell (1932-2009)
1121. Erwin Bell BASSFORD (Frank Bell7, Barnwell David6, David BASFORD5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 31 Jul 1920 in Spicewood, TX. [1542], [1779], [1888], [1787] Erwin Bell died in Travis Co., TX, on 21 Nov 1973. [1255], [1779], [1785], [1256] Buried in Teck Cemetery, Travis Co., TX. [1779], [293] aka: Edwin. [2242]
Erwin and Edith were living with his parents at the time of the 1940 census. [1264]
He lived in Austin, TX in 1948 at the time of his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. He had children Mickey, Barbara and Patsy at that time, but it is not clear which wife was the mother of these children. [1782]
1950 federal census for Austin, ED 256-29, Travis Co., TX, 3312 Glenview, 18 Apr 1950, p. 81 [1890]
Erwin B. Bassford, male, head, age 29, b. TX, married, clerk-postoffice
Edith I., female, wife, age 29, b. TX, married, clerk-internal revenue
Mickey H., male, son, age 10, b. TX, single
Barbara J., female, daughter, age 9, b. TX, single
Patricia J., female, daughter, age 7, b. TX, single
Bertha T. Parker, female, sister-in-law, 17, b. TX, single
Erwin B. and Edith I. Bassford are listed in the 1955, 1957 and 1958 city directories for Austin, TX. [1258]
Gravestone, Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, Travis Co., TX [293]
Erwin Bell Bassford/July 31, 1920/Nov. 21, 1973
Death certificate gives birth as 21 Jul 1920. [1785]
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Erwin and Edith were living with his parents at the time of the 1940 census. [1264]
He lived in Austin, TX in 1948 at the time of his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. He had children Mickey, Barbara and Patsy at that time, but it is not clear which wife was the mother of these children. [1782]
1950 federal census for Austin, ED 256-29, Travis Co., TX, 3312 Glenview, 18 Apr 1950, p. 81 [1890]
Erwin B. Bassford, male, head, age 29, b. TX, married, clerk-postoffice
Edith I., female, wife, age 29, b. TX, married, clerk-internal revenue
Mickey H., male, son, age 10, b. TX, single
Barbara J., female, daughter, age 9, b. TX, single
Patricia J., female, daughter, age 7, b. TX, single
Bertha T. Parker, female, sister-in-law, 17, b. TX, single
Erwin B. and Edith I. Bassford are listed in the 1955, 1957 and 1958 city directories for Austin, TX. [1258]
Gravestone, Teck Cemetery, Bee Caves, Travis Co., TX [293]
Erwin Bell Bassford/July 31, 1920/Nov. 21, 1973
Death certificate gives birth as 21 Jul 1920. [1785]
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He first married Edith Irene PARKER bef 1939. Born abt 1921 in Texas. [1264], [1890] age 19 in 1940 census, age 29 in 1950 census. Edith Irene died in Round Rock, TX, in 2009. [2242]
She may be one or all of the following women: [1788]
Edith Irene Bassford who married John Ervin Burleson on 3 Jun 1961 in Travis Co., TX
Mrs. Edith Irene Bassford who married John Fullerton Finney on 20 Apr 1967 in Travis Co., TX
Edith Irene Bassford who married Lester Arno Housinger on 21 May 1982 in Williamson Co., TX
[573], [1128], [2245], [2246], [1264], [1890]
She may be one or all of the following women: [1788]
Edith Irene Bassford who married John Ervin Burleson on 3 Jun 1961 in Travis Co., TX
Mrs. Edith Irene Bassford who married John Fullerton Finney on 20 Apr 1967 in Travis Co., TX
Edith Irene Bassford who married Lester Arno Housinger on 21 May 1982 in Williamson Co., TX
[573], [1128], [2245], [2246], [1264], [1890]
They had the following children:
i.
Mickey Harlon (1939-2003)
ii.
Barbara Jean (1941-)
iii.
Patricia Joyce (1942-)
iv.
Stephanie Sue (1956-)
He second married Addie Mae (WHITTLEY) on 5 Jun 1959 in Bastrop Co., TX. [1885] Born on 17 May 1915. [1542], [293] Addie Mae died in Cedar Creek, TX, on 17 Jan 2008. [1542] Buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Briggs, TX. [293] aka: Abby. [293] They were divorced in 1962. [2246]
She is probably the Addie Bassford (SS #: 451-14-6308, b. 17 May 1915, d. 17 Jan 2008) listed in the Social Security Death Index. [1542]
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She is probably the Addie Bassford (SS #: 451-14-6308, b. 17 May 1915, d. 17 Jan 2008) listed in the Social Security Death Index. [1542]
[1542], [573], [1885], [2246], [293]
They had the following children:
i.
Erwin Bell (Twin) (1966-)
ii.
Bobbie Sue (Twin) (1966-)