Fifth Generation (Continued)
Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of Martin Jackson BASFORD (35) & Jessie G. WESTON
82. Lorenzo Dow BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 10 Jan 1906 in Jackson Co., FL.34,20,15 Lorenzo Dow died in Marianna, Jackson Co., FL, on 12 May 1992.34,20,15 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.12 aka: Lorinza, Renzie, Rensey.
1930 federal census for Dellwood, ED 15, Jackson Co., FL, Dellwood Rd. & Grand Ridge Rd., 28 Apr 1930, p. 6B25
Lorinza D. Basford, male, head, age 24, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL, farmer,
married, age 19 at first marriage
Susie J., female, wife, age 23, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL,
married, age 18 at first marriage
Herschel D., male, son, age 2-7/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL, single
Alford F., male, son, age 8/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL, single
1935 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 326
L. D. Basford, male, father, age 29, b. FL, farmer
Susie, female, mother, age 28, b. FL, housewife
Hershel, male, son, age 7, b. FL
Alfred, male, son, age 6, b. FL
Eldise, female, daughter, age 2, b. FL
1940 federal census for Pct. 10, ED 32-15, Jackson Co., FL, 3 May 1940, p. 14B24
Rensey Basford, male, head, age 34, b. FL,
married, manager-farmer
Susie, female, wife, age 33, b. FL, married
Hershel, male, son, age 12, b. FL, single
Alford, male, son, age 10, b. FL, single
Eldys, female, daughter, age 8, b. FL, single
Lestor, male, son, age 4, b. FL, single
Maxine, female, daughter, age 1, b. FL, single
1945 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 1123
L. D. Bashford, male, age 39, b. FL, farmer
Susie, female, age 38, b. FL, housewife
Hershel, male, age 17, b. FL, farm work
alfred, male, age 16, b. FL, student
Eldis, female, age 13, b. FL, student
Lester, male, age 8, b. FL, student
Maxine, female, age 6, b. FL, student
Chester, male, age 4, b. FL, child
Rebecca, female, age 0, b. FL, child
The obituary for their son Alfred mentions sisters Faye and Ann, but doesn’t mention Rebecca.74 Could the daughter Rebecca be the same as either Fay or Ann?
1950 federal census for Dist. 4, ED 32-35, Jackson Co., FL, Cypress & Dellwood, 24 Apr 1950, p. 3041
Lorenzo D. Basford, male, head, age 44, b. FL, farmer-farm
Susie J., female, wife, age 42, b. FL, married, farm helper-farm
Eldys J., female, daughter, age 16, b. FL, single, farm helper-farm
Lester M., male, son, age 14, b. FL, single, farm helper-farm
Thelma M., female, daughter, age 11, b. FL, single
Samuel C., male, son, age 9, b. FL, single
Rebecca A., female, daughter, age 5, b. FL, single
Lessie F., female, daughter, age 2, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Renzie/L.D./Jan. 10, 1906/May 12, 1992/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven/
Daniels/Susie J./July 5, 1907/June 5, 1988/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven
There is a headstone for S. M. (Max) Basford, b. 14 Feb 1934, in the Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL near the plot for Lorenzo and Susie.12 Perhaps he could be a son?
49,19,34,25,20,12,48,7,23,74,24,41
1930 federal census for Dellwood, ED 15, Jackson Co., FL, Dellwood Rd. & Grand Ridge Rd., 28 Apr 1930, p. 6B25
Lorinza D. Basford, male, head, age 24, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL, farmer,
married, age 19 at first marriage
Susie J., female, wife, age 23, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL,
married, age 18 at first marriage
Herschel D., male, son, age 2-7/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL, single
Alford F., male, son, age 8/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. FL, single
1935 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 326
L. D. Basford, male, father, age 29, b. FL, farmer
Susie, female, mother, age 28, b. FL, housewife
Hershel, male, son, age 7, b. FL
Alfred, male, son, age 6, b. FL
Eldise, female, daughter, age 2, b. FL
1940 federal census for Pct. 10, ED 32-15, Jackson Co., FL, 3 May 1940, p. 14B24
Rensey Basford, male, head, age 34, b. FL,
married, manager-farmer
Susie, female, wife, age 33, b. FL, married
Hershel, male, son, age 12, b. FL, single
Alford, male, son, age 10, b. FL, single
Eldys, female, daughter, age 8, b. FL, single
Lestor, male, son, age 4, b. FL, single
Maxine, female, daughter, age 1, b. FL, single
1945 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 1123
L. D. Bashford, male, age 39, b. FL, farmer
Susie, female, age 38, b. FL, housewife
Hershel, male, age 17, b. FL, farm work
alfred, male, age 16, b. FL, student
Eldis, female, age 13, b. FL, student
Lester, male, age 8, b. FL, student
Maxine, female, age 6, b. FL, student
Chester, male, age 4, b. FL, child
Rebecca, female, age 0, b. FL, child
The obituary for their son Alfred mentions sisters Faye and Ann, but doesn’t mention Rebecca.74 Could the daughter Rebecca be the same as either Fay or Ann?
1950 federal census for Dist. 4, ED 32-35, Jackson Co., FL, Cypress & Dellwood, 24 Apr 1950, p. 3041
Lorenzo D. Basford, male, head, age 44, b. FL, farmer-farm
Susie J., female, wife, age 42, b. FL, married, farm helper-farm
Eldys J., female, daughter, age 16, b. FL, single, farm helper-farm
Lester M., male, son, age 14, b. FL, single, farm helper-farm
Thelma M., female, daughter, age 11, b. FL, single
Samuel C., male, son, age 9, b. FL, single
Rebecca A., female, daughter, age 5, b. FL, single
Lessie F., female, daughter, age 2, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Renzie/L.D./Jan. 10, 1906/May 12, 1992/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven/
Daniels/Susie J./July 5, 1907/June 5, 1988/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven
There is a headstone for S. M. (Max) Basford, b. 14 Feb 1934, in the Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL near the plot for Lorenzo and Susie.12 Perhaps he could be a son?
49,19,34,25,20,12,48,7,23,74,24,41
He married Susie Jane DANIEL, daughter of Matthew F. DANIEL & Mollie NEEL, on 23 Dec 1925 in Jackson Co., FL.49,12 Born on 5 Jul 1907 in Florida.34,20,15,21 Susie Jane died in Jackson Co., FL, on 5 Jun 1988.34,20,15,21 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.15 aka: Daniels.
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Renzie/L.D./Jan. 10, 1906/May 12, 1992/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven/
Daniels/Susie J./July 5, 1907/June 5, 1988/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven
49,34,25,20,15,12,7,23,74,26,24,21,41
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Renzie/L.D./Jan. 10, 1906/May 12, 1992/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven/
Daniels/Susie J./July 5, 1907/June 5, 1988/
Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven
49,34,25,20,15,12,7,23,74,26,24,21,41
They had the following children:
i.
Herschel D. (1927-)
ii.
Alfred Franklin (1929-2011)
iii.
Eldis J. (~1932-)
iv.
Lester Martin (1935-)
v.
Themla Maxine (~1939-)
vi.
Samuel Chester (~1941-)
vii.
Rebecca A. (~1945-)
viii.
Lessie Faye (~1948-)
ix.
Ann (?-<2011)
x.
(infant) (Died as Child) (?-?)
83. Thomas Jeffferson BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 29 Jul 1907 in Jackson Co., FL.34,20,12,6 Thomas Jeffferson died in Marianna, Jackson Co., FL, on 9 Sep 1979.20,12,6 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.12,7 aka: Jeff.12,48
1935 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 426
Jeff Basford, male, father, age 27, b. FL, farmer
Gurtrue, female, mother, age 24, b. FL, school teacher
Arthur Lee, male, son, age 3, b. FL
Maxwell, male, son, age 1, b. FL
Sue (or Lue?), female, cousin, age 60, b. FL
1940 federal census for Pct. 9, ED 32-14, Jackson Co., FL, 18 Apr 1940, p. 9A24
Thomas J. Basford, male, head, age 32, b. FL,
married, farmer
Gertrue F., female, wife, age 29, b. FL, married,
school teacher-public school
Arthur Lee, male, son, age 8, b. FL, single
Sidney M., male, son, age 6, b. FL, single
Lanora G., female, daughter, age 3, b. FL, single
1945 state census for Precint 6, Jackson Co., FL, p. 5123
T. J. Basford, male, age 32, b. FL, m___
Girtrude, female, age 28, b. FL, teacher
Arthur, male, age 14, b. FL, school
Maxwell, male, age 12, b. FL, school
Lenora, female, age 10, school
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Thomas J. (Jeff)/July 29, 1907/Sept. 9, 1979/
Gertrude H./Nov. 24, 1910/Feb. 17, 2006
19,34,25,20,15,12,48,26,23,7,24
1935 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 426
Jeff Basford, male, father, age 27, b. FL, farmer
Gurtrue, female, mother, age 24, b. FL, school teacher
Arthur Lee, male, son, age 3, b. FL
Maxwell, male, son, age 1, b. FL
Sue (or Lue?), female, cousin, age 60, b. FL
1940 federal census for Pct. 9, ED 32-14, Jackson Co., FL, 18 Apr 1940, p. 9A24
Thomas J. Basford, male, head, age 32, b. FL,
married, farmer
Gertrue F., female, wife, age 29, b. FL, married,
school teacher-public school
Arthur Lee, male, son, age 8, b. FL, single
Sidney M., male, son, age 6, b. FL, single
Lanora G., female, daughter, age 3, b. FL, single
1945 state census for Precint 6, Jackson Co., FL, p. 5123
T. J. Basford, male, age 32, b. FL, m___
Girtrude, female, age 28, b. FL, teacher
Arthur, male, age 14, b. FL, school
Maxwell, male, age 12, b. FL, school
Lenora, female, age 10, school
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Thomas J. (Jeff)/July 29, 1907/Sept. 9, 1979/
Gertrude H./Nov. 24, 1910/Feb. 17, 2006
19,34,25,20,15,12,48,26,23,7,24
They had the following children:
i.
Arthur Lee (~1931-)
ii.
Sidney Maxwell (1934-)
iii.
Lenora Jeanette (~1935-)
84. Clyde R. BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 8 Jun 1908 in Jackson Co., FL.12,6 Clyde R. died in Jackson Co., FL, on 18 Oct 2000.12,6 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.12,7 aka: R. Clyde.41
1945 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 1123
Clyde Bashford, male, age 35, b. FL, farmer
Bessie L., female, age 25, b. FL, housewife
Kenneth, male, age 8, b. FL, student
1950 federal census for Marianna, ED 32-17, Jackson Co., FL, 502 Broad St., 7 Apr 1950, p. 1141
R. Clyde Basford, male, head, age 39, b. FL, married, clearing grounds with machinery-college
Ressie M., female, wife, age 30, b. FL, married, practical nurse-hospital
R. Kenneth, male, son, age 13, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Ressi L. Basford/Mar. 21, 1920/Nov. 20, 2001/
Clyde R./Basford/June 8, 1908/Oct. 18, 2000
19,25,51,12,48,75,7,26,23
1945 state census for Grand Ridge, Precinct 10, Jackson Co., FL, p. 1123
Clyde Bashford, male, age 35, b. FL, farmer
Bessie L., female, age 25, b. FL, housewife
Kenneth, male, age 8, b. FL, student
1950 federal census for Marianna, ED 32-17, Jackson Co., FL, 502 Broad St., 7 Apr 1950, p. 1141
R. Clyde Basford, male, head, age 39, b. FL, married, clearing grounds with machinery-college
Ressie M., female, wife, age 30, b. FL, married, practical nurse-hospital
R. Kenneth, male, son, age 13, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Ressi L. Basford/Mar. 21, 1920/Nov. 20, 2001/
Clyde R./Basford/June 8, 1908/Oct. 18, 2000
19,25,51,12,48,75,7,26,23
They had one child:
i.
Kenneth Ross (1936-2008)
85. Sidney Moultrie BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 24 Apr 1911 in Jackson Co., FL.34,67,6 Sidney Moultrie died in Greenwood, Jackson Co., FL, on 26 Feb 1994.34,67,6 Buried in Pincrest Memorial Gardens, Marianna, Jackson Co., FL.67,7 aka: Moultrie.48,26
1940 federal census for Pct. 9, ED 32-14, Jackson Co., FL, 18 Apr 1940, p. 9A24
Sidney M. Basford, male, head, age 28, b. FL, married, farmer
Bonnie B., female, wife, age 22, b. FL, married, house work
Lemar L., male, son, age 3, b. FL, single
Edd Jenkins, male, hired hand, age 22, b. FL, single, laborer-farm
1950 federal census for Dist. 5, ED 32-43A, Jackson Co., FL, 11-F Chipola Terrace, 3 Apr 1950, p. 541
Moultrie Bassford, male, head, age 38, b. FL, married, maintenance man.-housing project
Bonnie, female, wife, age 33, b. FL, married, practical nurse-canatorium
Lamar, male, son, age 13, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Marianna, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Father/S. Moultrie/Apr. 24, 1911/Feb. 25, 1994/
Mother/Bonnie M./Jan. 30, 1917/Oct. 2, 2001
34,25,51,67,48,7,26,24,21,41
1940 federal census for Pct. 9, ED 32-14, Jackson Co., FL, 18 Apr 1940, p. 9A24
Sidney M. Basford, male, head, age 28, b. FL, married, farmer
Bonnie B., female, wife, age 22, b. FL, married, house work
Lemar L., male, son, age 3, b. FL, single
Edd Jenkins, male, hired hand, age 22, b. FL, single, laborer-farm
1950 federal census for Dist. 5, ED 32-43A, Jackson Co., FL, 11-F Chipola Terrace, 3 Apr 1950, p. 541
Moultrie Bassford, male, head, age 38, b. FL, married, maintenance man.-housing project
Bonnie, female, wife, age 33, b. FL, married, practical nurse-canatorium
Lamar, male, son, age 13, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Marianna, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Father/S. Moultrie/Apr. 24, 1911/Feb. 25, 1994/
Mother/Bonnie M./Jan. 30, 1917/Oct. 2, 2001
34,25,51,67,48,7,26,24,21,41
He married Bonnie MERCER, daughter of Clifford M. MERCER & Ada B. WOODALL, on 28 Dec 1935 in Jackson Co., FL.51 Born on 30 Jan 1917 in Florida.34,67,6,21 Bonnie died in Greenwood, Jackson Co., FL, on 2 Oct 2001.34,67,6,21 Buried in Pincrest Memorial Gardens, Marianna, Jackson Co., FL.67,7
51,67,7,24,21,41
51,67,7,24,21,41
They had one child:
i.
Sidney Lamar (1936-2001)
86. Fletcher Broward BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 25 Jan 1913 in Jackson Co., FL.6 Fletcher Broward died in Jackson Co., FL, on 17 Jul 2001.6 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.7 aka: Broward.7,26
1950 federal census for Dist. 4, ED 32-35, Jackson Co., FL, Happy Day Rd., 28 Apr 1950, p. 3541
Broward F. Basford, male, head, age 37, b. FL, married, farmer-farm
Una L., female, wife, age 22, b. FL, married
Leland D., male, son, age 1, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Broward/Jan. 25, 1913/July 17, 2001/
Married/Oct. 25, 1947/
Una Pope/Apr. 5, 1928/(blank)
Footstone
Fletcher B. Basford/Sgt. US Army/World War II/Jan. 25, 1913-Jul. 17, 2001
25,48,26,23,24,41
1950 federal census for Dist. 4, ED 32-35, Jackson Co., FL, Happy Day Rd., 28 Apr 1950, p. 3541
Broward F. Basford, male, head, age 37, b. FL, married, farmer-farm
Una L., female, wife, age 22, b. FL, married
Leland D., male, son, age 1, b. FL, single
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Broward/Jan. 25, 1913/July 17, 2001/
Married/Oct. 25, 1947/
Una Pope/Apr. 5, 1928/(blank)
Footstone
Fletcher B. Basford/Sgt. US Army/World War II/Jan. 25, 1913-Jul. 17, 2001
25,48,26,23,24,41
87. Claude Cratus BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 29 Jul 1915 in Jackson Co., FL.15,6 Claude Cratus died in Jackson Co., FL, on 2 Jul 1962.15,6 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.15
1940 federal census for Pct. 10, ED 32-15, Jackson Co., FL, 2 May 1940, p. 13B24
Claude Basford, male, head, age 25, b. FL, married, manager-farmer
Inez, female, wife, age 20, b. FL, married
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Claude Cratus/July 29, 1915/Jul. 2, 1962/
Inez Jackson/Oct. 15, 1918/Oct. 30, 1969
25,20,15,12,48,7,26,44,24
1940 federal census for Pct. 10, ED 32-15, Jackson Co., FL, 2 May 1940, p. 13B24
Claude Basford, male, head, age 25, b. FL, married, manager-farmer
Inez, female, wife, age 20, b. FL, married
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Claude Cratus/July 29, 1915/Jul. 2, 1962/
Inez Jackson/Oct. 15, 1918/Oct. 30, 1969
25,20,15,12,48,7,26,44,24
88. Leon Martin BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 3 Oct 1917 in Jackson Co., FL.12,6 Leon Martin died in Jackson Co., FL, on 16 May 1949.12,6 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.12
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Father/Leon Basford/Oct. 3, 1917/May 16, 1949
25,20,15,12,48,7,26,24
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Father/Leon Basford/Oct. 3, 1917/May 16, 1949
25,20,15,12,48,7,26,24
89. Bessie Irene BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 14 Dec 1919 in Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL.21 Bessie Irene died on 15 Nov 2005.21
25,48,26,23,24,21
25,48,26,23,24,21
90. Walter Freeman BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born on 2 Sep 1922 in Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL.34,48,6,21 Walter Freeman died in Marianna, Jackson Co., FL, on 26 Oct 2004.34,48,6,21 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.48,7
He served in WWII in Italy, North Africa and France as an aircraft mechanic.48
He was survived by his wife Janice, son Daniel H. Basford; granddaughter Jennier B. Barineau and husband Roy or Tallahassee; grandson Martin H. Basford and wife Tiffany of Grand Ridge; grandson Doug Gwaltney of Richmon, VA; granddaughter Bethany Gwalney of Marianna; great-grandson Wlater Harrison “Bud” Basford of Grand Ridge; and sister Bessie Edwards of Atlanta. Nephews Arthur Basford, Leland Basford, Lester Basford, Marcus Basford, Max Basford and Sonny Basford served as pall bearers.48
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Walter F./Sept. 2, 1922/Oct. 26, 2004/
Janice N./Nov. 30, 1931/(blank)
34,25,48,26,23,24,21
He served in WWII in Italy, North Africa and France as an aircraft mechanic.48
He was survived by his wife Janice, son Daniel H. Basford; granddaughter Jennier B. Barineau and husband Roy or Tallahassee; grandson Martin H. Basford and wife Tiffany of Grand Ridge; grandson Doug Gwaltney of Richmon, VA; granddaughter Bethany Gwalney of Marianna; great-grandson Wlater Harrison “Bud” Basford of Grand Ridge; and sister Bessie Edwards of Atlanta. Nephews Arthur Basford, Leland Basford, Lester Basford, Marcus Basford, Max Basford and Sonny Basford served as pall bearers.48
Gravestone, Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL7
Basford/Walter F./Sept. 2, 1922/Oct. 26, 2004/
Janice N./Nov. 30, 1931/(blank)
34,25,48,26,23,24,21
91. (infant) BASFORD (Martin Jackson4, Samuel Strange3, John2, William G.1). Born ? in Jackson Co., FL.12 (infant) died in Jackson Co., FL, ? .12 Buried in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery, Jackson Co., FL.12
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