1856 Iowa Census
County Town Surname Given Name Sex Age. Maritial Status Birthplace Occupation Years in State
                   
Delaware Delhi Bassford Benjamin M 38 M New York mason 1
      Abigail F 34 M Vermont   1
      David R. M 13 S Illinois   1
      Melvin B. M 0 S Iowa   0
                   
Fayette Pleasant Valley Bassford Samuel M 25 M New York farmer 5
      Mary A. F 25 M New York   5
      William M 4 S Iowa   4
      Helen F 2 S Iowa   2