Sixth Generation (Continued)
Family of Jonathan BASFORD (74) & Phoebe N. (BASFORD)

253. Phoebe BASFORD (Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 5 Apr 1806 in Franklin Co., VT. [409] age 70 years 8 months 10 days at death. Phoebe died in Edgar Co., IL, on 15 Dec 1876 or 15 Dec 1878. [409]

It is highly probably that Phoebe is the daughter of Jonathan Basford, but this has not been proven. In the 1830 census Jonathan Basford is listed between Samuel Jones, and Samuel's father Jacob Jones which would seem to increase the likelihood that this is the case. [409]

There are two listings of Phoebe Basford Jones' cemetery record within the publications "Edgar Co., IL Cemeteries"; These listing are under the Mt Carmel/Light Cem, Brouilett Creek Twp, Edgar Co, IL. One lists her death as Dec. 15, 1878 and the other Dec 15, 1876. For her age at death, one shows aged 70y 8m 14d and the other 70y 8m 10d. [409]

[23], [409]

She married Samuel Yeatton JONES, son of Jacob JONES (15 Jan 1772-27 Sep 1851) & Mary Jane YEATON (11 Apr 1763-5 Jul 1835), abt 1822 in Kennebec Co., ME. [23], [409] Born on 12 Nov 1794 in Lebanon, ME. [409] Samuel Yeatton died in Edgar Co., IL, on 8 Nov 1874. [409] Buried in Light Cemetery, Brouilett Twp., Edgar Co., IL. [409]

1830 federal census for Edgar Co., IL., p. 25 [409]
Samuel Jones
2 males under 5 (John and Jonathan)
1 male 5-10 (Jacob)
1 male 30-40 (Samuel)
1 female 5-10 (Deliah)
1 female 20-30 (Phoebe)

1850 federal census for Edgar Co., IL., p. 119 [409]
Samuel Jones, male, age 55, b. Kennebeck Co., ME, farmer, real estate $4000
Pheba B., female, age 43, b. Franklin Co., VT
Jacob B., male, age 27, b. Edgar Co., IL, laborer
Julia A., female, age 22, b. Vermillion Co., IN
John R, male, age 23, b. Edgar Co., IL, laborer
Elizabeth J., female, age 18, b. Edgar Co., IL
Samuel, male, age 14, b. Edgar Co., IL
Stephen D., male, age 9, b. Edgar Co., IL
David R., male, age 6, b. Edgar Co., IL
Zachary T., male, age 1, b. Edgar Co., IL
Stephen J., male, age 1; b. Edgar Co., IL

[409] gives birth as 12 Nov 1794 in one note, but indicates that he was age 63 years 1 months 2 days at death in another which would correspond to a birth date of 6 Dec 1810. I will assume that the 1794 date is correct given the birthdate of his son Jacob.

[17], [23], [409]

They had the following children:
590 i. Jacob Basford (~1823-?)
591 ii. Deliah Ann (1824-1847)
592 iii. John Kilburn (1827-1911)
593 iv. Jonathan R. (~1828-?1848)
594 v. Elizabeth J. (~1831-?)
595 vi. Samuel (~1836-1926)
596 vii. Sephus (?) (~1841-?)
597 viii. Zachary T. (Twin) (~1849-?)
598 ix. Stephen J. (Twin) (~1849-1889)

254. Joshua K. S. BASFORD (Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1808-1810 in Vermont. [681] age 42 in 1850 CA census, age 40 in 1850 IL census. Joshua K. S. died aft 1860. [200]

He was a witness on a deed from his parents Jonathan and Phoebe Basford to George Harding on 3 Mar 1829. [394]

I assume that the Joshua K. S. Basford who married Margaret Little in Sangamon Co., IL on 21 Mar 1830, [404] is probably the same one who married Agnes Newman on 8 Aug 1839 at Tippecanoe Co., IN. [406] I assume he is also a J. K. S. Bapford who married Eliza Naper on 1 Mar 1848 in McHenry Co., IL. [404] Could this also be the same man.

He bought two parcels of land in Edgar Co., IL from Jonathan and Phebe Basford (probably his parents) on 21 Jul 1832 for $83.33. At the time he was a resident of Sangamon Co., IL. [398]

He sold 26 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL to Jonathan Basford 7 Nov 1835 for $200. At the time Joshua was a resident of Edgar Co., IL. [400]

1840 census for Parke Co., IN, p. 175. [408]
J. K. S. Basford
1 male age 5-9 (Samuel)
1 male age 30-39 (Joshua)
2 females under 5 (Margarete & Catharine?)
1 female age 10-14 (Jane?)
1 female age 20-29 (Agnes)

Joshua K. S. Basford and Agnis his wife sold 26 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL to Jonathan S. Basford on 30 Aug 1842 for $100. At the time the residence of Joshua and Agnis was given as Edgar Co. [682] This would appear to confirm that he must be the Joshua K. S. Basford who married Agnes Newman on 8 Aug 1839 in Tippecanoe Co., IN, [406] and was listed in the 1840 census of Parke Co., IN. [683] He must have moved back to Illinois sometime between 1840 and 1842.

1850 federal census of Riley, McHenry Co., IL, 12 Sep 1850, p. 340 [405]
Joshua K. S. Basford, male, age 40, b. VT, farmer
Eliza, female, age 33, b. NY
Margarete, female, age 11, b. IL?
Dehlia, female, age 8, b. IL?
Marian, female, age 6, b. IL?
Harriet, female, age 3, b. IL?
Devillo, male, age 2, b. IL?
Phebe, female, age 6/12, b. IL?
Francis Mosier, male, age 15, b. OH
Mary Mosier, female, age 14, b. OH
John Mosier, male, age 8, b. IL?
Samuel Mosier, male, age 5, b. IL?
(The Mosier children are believed to be from a first marriage of Eliza.)

Joshua apparently went to California, presumably in search of gold, since he is also listed in the 1850 census for that state.

1850 census of Township 1 (Sonora), Tuotumne Co., CA, May 11, 1850, p. 163 [681]
J.K.S. Bassford, male, age 42, b. IL, miner

He is probably the J. K. Bassford listed in the 1860 census of San Francisco, 6th District, CA. [200] His wife was still living in Illinois, but was using the name Eliza Mosier, so presumably they were separated or divorced by that time.

[200], [406], [404], [394], [398], [400], [683], [682], [681], [408], [684]

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 1, p. 636

Deed from Jonathan and Phebe Basford to Joshua K S. Basford, 21 Jul 1832

This indenture made this twenty first day of July A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty-two between Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Joshua K. S. Basford of Sangamon County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife for and in consideration of the sum of eighty three dollars and thirty three cents lawful money of the United States to them paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Joshua K. S. Basford Š __ certain tracts or parcels of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid tract 1 Š containing forty acres and Š containing twenty six and two third acres Š In testimony whereof the said Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan Basford
Phebe Basford
Š Recorded 19 Nov 1832

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 4, p. 44

Deed from J. K. S. Basford to Jonathan Basford, 7 Nov 1835

This indenture made this seventh day of November A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty-five between J. K. S. Basford of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Jonathan Basford of the County and State aforesaid of their part Witnesseth that the said J. K. S. Basford for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan Basford Š twenty six acres and one hundred and seven poles ... lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois Š In testimony whereof the J. K. S. Basford have hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first above written
J. K. S. Basford
Š Recorded 2 Jul 1839

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 8, p. 536

Deed from Joshua K S. and Agnis Basford to Jonathan S. Basford, 30 Aug 1842

This indenture made this thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-two between Joshua K S. Basford and Agnis Basford his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the first part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Edgar and State aforesaid being the twenty six acres ... In witness whereof the said Joshua K S. Basford and Agnis his wife of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Joshua K S. Basford
Agnis Basford
Š Recorded 10 Dec 1847

He first married Margaret LITTLE, on 21 Mar 1830 in Sangamon Co., IL. [404] Born ? . Margaret died ? .

[404]

They had the following children:
599 i. Jane (?) (~1831-?)
600 ii. Samuel (?) (~1833-?)
601 iii. Catharine (?) (~1838-?)

They are probably the parents of the Samuel Basford, b. abt 1836, Illinois, who was living in Fayette Co., IA at the time of the 1860 census. [685] (Joshua's brother Benjamin was living in that same County at the time.) A son of the right age is listed with them in the 1840 census.

He second married Agnes NEWMAN, on 8 Aug 1839 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. [406] Born abt 1812 in Germany. [686] age 38 in 1850 census. Agnes died ? . aka: Agnis. [682]

She is probably the Agnas Basford listed in the 1850 census for Indianapolis Centre, Marion County, IN. She was listed at age 38, and was born in Germany. She was living in a hotel owned by a Mathew and Ingram Little. [686]

[406], [682]

They had the following children:
602 i. Margaret M. (1842-?)
603 ii. Dehlia (~1842-?)
604 iii. Marian (~1844-?)
605 iv. Harriet (~1847-?)

He third married Eliza (MOSIER), on 1 Mar 1848 in McHenry Co., IL. [404], [684] Born abt 1817-1819 in Pennsylvania. [405], [687], [550], [688], [689] age 33 in 1850 census, age 41 in 1860 census, age 52 in 1870 census, age 62 in 1880 census, age 82 in 1900 census. Eliza died aft 1900. [688] aka: Mosier, Mosser, Marshall, Masser. [687], [550], [688], [689]

Presumably the Mosier children listed with Joshua and Eliza in the 1850 census would be Eliza's children from a prior marriage. [405] In the 1860 census, she is listed with the same children and gives her name as Eliza Mosier. [687] Probably she was divorced or separated from Joshua by that time and reverted to her first husband's surname.

1860 federal census for Riley, McHenry, IL, p. 427 [687]
Eliza Mosier, female, age 41, b. PA, real estate 2400, personal estate 200
Francis, male, age 25, b. VA, farmer
Mary, female, age 23, b. OH
John, male, age 17, b.IL, farmer
Samuel, male, age 15, b. IL
Devillo, male, age 11, b. IL
Amelia, female, age 10, b. IL

1870 federal census for Montana, Boone Co., IA, p. 60 [550]
Eliza Mosser, female, age 52, b. PA, personal estate 125
Phoebe Basswell, age 20, b. IL, milliner

She is probably the Eliza Marshall (age 62, b. PA) living with her daughter Phebe at the time of the 1880 census. [689]

She is probably the Eliza Masser living living with her daughter Phebe at the time of the 1900 census (mother-in-law, age 82, b. Apr 1818, PA). [688]

[405], [687], [404], [550], [688], [684]

They had the following children:
606 i. Devillo E. (~1848-1913)
607 ii. Phebe Amelia (~1850->1905)

Eliza's name on the marriage record is difficult to decipher. It appears to be "Maper", but it is possible that it is "Mosier." If it is Maper, then that would probably be her maiden name since she was apparently previously married to a Mosier given the Mosier children living in the Basford household in the next census.

255. Jonathon Sanborn BASFORD (Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 8 Jun 1811 in Franklin Co., VT. [405, place], [690, pp. 112-113] gravestone. Jonathon Sanborn died in Ravenwood, MO, on 18 May 1895. [690, pp. 112-113] gravestone. Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. [690, pp. 112-113] aka: Sanborn. [403]

He bought land in Illinois in 1830, 1834, 1835, 1838, 1839, 1844, and 1852. [392]

He was a witness on a deed from his parents to George Harding on 3 Mar 1829. [394]

Jonathan bought 11-1/2 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from his parents on 13 Aug 1832 for $131.04. [399] Jonathan and Guly sold 4 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL to Robert Rutherford on 7 Apr 1837 for $30. [691] They sold 40 acres of land to Benjamin S. Basford (probably Jonathan's brother) on 13 Dec 1837 for $200. [692] They sold another 11.5 acres of land to him on 31 Dec 1837 for $150. [693] Jonathan bought a parcel of land in Edgar Co. from William Allen on 1 Jan 1838 for $50 [694] Perhaps he was a brother or other relative of his wife? Jonathan bought 14 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Benjamin S. and Abigail Basford on 21 Sep 1839 for $150. [695]

1840 federal census for Edgar Co., IL, p. 64. [402]
Jonathan S. Basford
2 males under 5 (John and Ransom)
1 male 5-9 (James)
1 male 15-19 (perhaps a brother of Jonathan or Guly?)
1 male 20-29 (Jonathan)
1 female 20-29 (Guly)

He bought 14 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Benjamin S. and Abigail Basford on 17 Feb 1841 for $150. [696] He sold this land to Alanson Baldwin on 9 Oct 1843 for $60. [697]

He received a patent for twenty acres of land in Edgar Co., IL on 11 Mar 1844. He paid $45 to the School Commission for this land. [698]

Jonathan bought 14 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Thomas B. and Deborah Littlefield on 18 Dec 1845 for $35. [699] Jonathan and Guly sold several parcels of land in Edgar Co., IL to Peter Ago(?) on 29 Jul 1847 for $1256. [700] Jonathan bought 160 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Alexander and Rosilla McCune and Samuel and Lucinda Lowry of Parke Co., IN on 30 Jul 1847 for $800. [701] (I wonder whether Rosilla and Lucinda might be his sisters?)

1850 federal census for 19th District, Edgar Co., IL, p. 165. [405]
Jonathan S. Basford, age 39, b. Franklin Co., VT, farmer, real estate 3000
Julia M., age 39, b. Lee [Co., VA]?
James T.(I)?, age 15, b. Edgar Co., IL, laborer
John M., age 13, b. Edgar Co., IL
Ransom, age 10, b. Edgar Co., IL
David, age 8, b. Edgar Co., IL
Martha A., age 6, b. Edgar Co., IL
Samuel J., age 4, b. Edgar Co., IL
Deliah P., age 9/12, b. Edgar Co., IL

Jonathan bought 40 acres of land in Edgar Co. from Charles W. and Catharine Allen on 20 Apr 1850 for $260. [702] Probably he was a brother or other relative of Johathan's wife Guly. He bought two parcels of land from Daniel M. and Dicea Ellen Cameron 5 Sep 1851 for $565. [703] Jonathan bought several parcels of land from Levi, Anna Maria and Jacob Littlefield 4 Mar 1852 for $440. [704] Jonathan and Guly sold forty acres of land in Edgar Co., IL to Jason Jones on 4 Mar 1853 for $200. [705] Jonathan bought 11 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Martha Allen (presumably his mother-in-law) on 4 Aug 1855 for $200. On that same day, he bought 26 acres of land in Edgar Co. from Archillis Pinkney Allen and his wife Elizabeth A. Allen for $200. [706] Possibly Archillis Pinkney Allen could be his brother-in-law?

On 27 Jul 1858, Jonathan S. and Guly M. Basford sold ten parcels of land in Edgar Co. to Dorastus L. and Eli Serpering of Indiana for $7272. [707]

1860 federal census of Sweet Home, Nodaway Co., MO, p. 15 [708]
Jonathan Basford, male, age 49, b. VT
Guly, female, age 49, b. VA
John, male, age 23, b. IL
Ransom, male, age 19, b. IL
David, male, age 16, b. IL
Martha, female, age 14, b. IL
Samuel, male, age 12, b. IL
Phoebe, female, age 10, b. IL

1870 federal census for White Cloud Township, Nodaway Co., MO, 17 Aug 1870. p. 685 [709]
Jonathan Bassford, male, age 58, b. VT, farming, real estate 2000, personal estate 2500
Julia M., female, age 58, b. VA, keeping house
Delilah, female, age 20, b. IL, at home
John, male, age 9, b. MO
Rosetta, female, age 7, b. MO
Martha A. Bennett, female, age 8/12, b. MO
John Allen, male, age 19, b. IL, farm laborer
Probably John and Rosetta are the children of Ransom, whose first wife had died.

The child Martha A. Bennett is also listed with her father Daniel Bennett in the 1870 census. [709]

1880 federal census for Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO, 28 Jun 1880, p. 258 [710]
Jonathan S. Basford, male, age 69, b. VT, father b. VT, mother b. VT, keeps hotel, married
Guly M., wife, female, age 69, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. VA, keeps hotel, married
Rosetta, grandaughter, female, age 17, b. MO, father b. IL, mother b. IL, single
Martha A. Bennett, grandaughter, female, age 10, b. MO, father b. OH, mother b. IL, single
George Keef, grandson, male, age 7, b. MO, father b. ME, mother b. IL, single
Wildia Keef, granddaughter, female, age 5, b. MO, father b. ME, mother b. IL, single
Enoch Peff?, boarder, male, age 25, b. OH, teacher, single

The Nodaway Democrat of 22 Sep 1892 mentions Johnathan S. Basford of Ravenwood who was about 82 years of age, and had served in Black Hawk War in 1832. His wife was 81 years of age. Both were well. [711]

Gravestone, Sweet Home Cemetery, Nodaway Co., MO [712], [690, pp. 112-113]
Jonathan S. Basford/June 8, 1811/May 18, 1895/
Guly M. Allen/wife of/J. S. Basford/Feb. 8, 1811/Dec. 28, 1905

[711, p. 23] gives death as 16 May 1895.

[713] gives death as 13 May 1895.

[17], [381], [405], [714], [23], [392], [709], [403], [712], [404], [706], [705], [698], [707], [700], [394], [399], [691], [692], [693], [696], [697], [699], [695], [701], [694], [702], [703], [704], [690, pp. 112-113], [711], [710], [708], [713], [247, Basford Genealogy, p. 12], [391, p. 490]

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 1, p. 607

Deed from Jonathan and Phebe Basford to Jonathan S. Basford, 13 Aug 1832

This indenture made this thirteenth day of August One thousand eight hundred and thirty-two between Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty one dollars and four cents lawful money of the United States to them paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit eleven and a half acres Š In testimony whereof the said Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan Basford
Phebe Basford
Š Recorded 10 Sep 1832

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 3, p. 223

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford to Robert Rutherford, 7 Apr 1837

This indenture made this seventh day of April One thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven between Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Robert Rutherford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars lawful money of the United States to them paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Robert Rutherford Š the following described tracts of land with all the appurtenances thereof lying in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois to wit four acres Š In testimony whereof the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 11 May 1837

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 4, p. 46

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford to Benjamin S. Basford, 13 Dec 1837

This indenture made this thirteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven between Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit forty acres ... In witness whereof the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 2 Jul 1839

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 8, p. 535

Deed from William Allen to Jonathan S. Basford, 1 Jan 1838

This indenture made this first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight between William Allen of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Allen for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars current money of the United States to him in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State aforesaid ... In witness whereof the said William Allen have hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first above written
William X Allen (his mark)
Š Recorded 10 Dec 1847

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 8, p. 538

Deed from Benjamin S. and Abigail Basford to Jonathan S. Basford, 21 Sep 1839

This indenture made this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine between Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State aforesaid to wit fourteen acres ... In witness whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Benjamin S. Basford
Abigail Basford
Š Recorded 10 Dec 1847

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 5, p. 221

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford to Benjamin S. Basford, 31 Dec 1839

This indenture made this thirty first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine between Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit eleven and fifty hundredths acres ... In witness whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan S. Basford
July M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 16 Oct 1841

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 6, p. 241

Deed from Benjamin S. and Abigail Basford to Jonathan S. Basford, 17 Feb 1841

This indenture made this seventeenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one between Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife of the County of Edgar in the State of Illinois of the first part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby grant Š unto the said party of the second part Š all that certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit fourteen acres ... In witness whereof the said Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Benjamin S. Basford
Abigail Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 11 Oct 1843

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 6, p. 242

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford to Alanson Baldwin, 9 Oct 1843

This indenture made this ninth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-three between Jonathan S. Basford and Guly Basford his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Alanson Baldwin of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife for and in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted Š unto the said Alanson Baldwin Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit fourteen acres ... In witness whereof the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 11 Oct 1843

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 69, p. 160

Deed from United States to Jonathan S. Basford, 11 Mar 1844

United States to Jonathan S. Basford Š To all to whom these presents shall come Š Greeting Whereas it appears from a return made to the auditor of Public Accounts by Jonathan Mayo School Commissioners and agent for the inhabitants of Edgar County that said School Commissioner in pursuance of the several act of the Funeral(?) Assembly of the State of Illinois authorizing the sale of Section number sixteen or such lands as may be granted in lieu thereof for the use of schools did on the twenty fifth day of January eighteen hundred and forty four sell to Jonathan Basford of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois a certain lot of land lying in the County aforesaid being a part of Section No. Sixteen granted by the United States to the State of Illinois Š containing twenty acres by survey and the said Jonathan S. Basford has paid to the School Commissioners forty five dollars for said lot of land the price for which the same sold. In consideration whereof the State of Illinois does grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Jonathan S. Basford and to his heirs and assigns forever Š Given under my hand at Springfield this eleventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. By the ____ Thomas Ford
Thompson Campbell, Secretary of State
Wm. L. D. Ewing, auditor of Public Accounts
Š Filed and Recorded Dec 22" 1883

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 7, p. 390

Deed from Thomas B. and Deborah Littlefield to Jonathan S. Basford, 18 Dec 1845

This indenture made and entered into this eighteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-five between Thomas B. Littlefield and Deborah his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas B. Littlefield and Deborah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of thirty five dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances thereon lying and being in the County of Edgar and State aforesaid Š containing fourteen acres ... In testimony whereof the said Thomas B. Littlefield and Deborah his wife of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Thomas B. Littlefield
Deborah Littlefield
Š Recorded 10 Feb 1846

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 9, p. 31

Deed from Jonathan S. and July Basford to Peter Ago(?), 29 Jul 1847

This indenture made and entered into this twenty ninth day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty-seven between Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the first part and Peter Ago(?) of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife for and in consideration of the sum of twelve hundred and fifty six dollars Š hath granted Š unto the said Peter Ago(?) Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois, to wit, one hundred and fourteen acres and eighty two hundredths of an acre of the South end of the North East quarter of Section No. fourteen in Township No. fifteen North of Range No. Eleven West also thirty five acres and fifty six hundredths of one acre of the North end of the North East Quarter of the South East Quarter of Section No. fourteen in Township No. fifteen North of Range No. Eleven West, also fifty three acres and forty six hundredths of an acre of the South end of the West half of the North West quarter of Section No. thirteen in Township No. fifteen North of Range No. Eleven West Š In testimony whereof the said Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year above written
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorders office April 26th 1848, This deed of conveyance from J. S. B asford to P. Ago was this day filed in said office and has been duly recorded

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 8, p. 539

Deed from Alexander and Rosilla McCune and Samuel and Lucinda Lowry to Jonathan S. Basford, 30 Jul 1847

This indenture made this the thirtyeth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven between Alexander McCune and Rosilla his wife and Samuel Lowry and Lucinda his wife of the County of Parke and State of Indiana of the one part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the other part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š two certain tracts or parcels of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois ... subject to sale at Palestine Illinois and containing one hundred and sixty acres be the same more or less Š In witness whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Alexander McCune
Rosilla McCune
Samuel Lowry
Lucinda Lowry
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of Samuel S. Case, Samuel F. Parke
State of Indiana, Parke County, to wit, Be it remembered that the within named Alexander McCune and Rosilla his wife and Samuel Lowry and Lucinda his wife came this day personally before me the under signed, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County and acknowledged that they signed sealed and delivered the within indenture as their act and deed for the purpose therein specified. And the said Rosilla and Lucinda being of full age and being by me duly examined separate and apart from their said husbands and the contents of the said indenture being made known to them declared that they relinquished all their right and title of Bower in and to the lands and tenements in the within indenture set forth and described and that they voluntarily and of their own free will and accord and without any coercion or compulsion of their said husbands signed sealed and delivered the said indenture as their act ad deed for the purposes aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal at my office in said County this the thirteenth day of July A.D. 1847
Š Recorded 10 Dec 1847

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 10, p. 434

Deed from Charles W. and Catharine Allen to Jonathan S. Basford, 20 Apr 1850

Be it know to all whom it may concern that we Charles W. Allen and Catharine his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $260.00 Š convey unto Jonathan S. Basford the following described tract of land situated in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois Š containing forty acres Š Witness our hands and seals this 20th day of April A.D> 1850
Charles W. Allen
Catharine X Allen (her mark)
Š Recorded 8 Jul 1850

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 11, p. 455

Deed from Daniel M. and Dicea Ellen Cameron to Jonathan S. Basford, 5 Sep 1851

Be it know to all whom it may concern that we Daniel M. Cameraon and Dicea Ellen his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $565.00 Š convey unto Jonathan S. Basford the following described tract of land situate in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois Š containing forty acres more or less also eleven acres Š Witness our hands and seals this 5th day of September A.D. 1851
Daniel M. Cameron
Dicea E. Cameron
Š Recorded 7 Jan 1852

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 12, p. 231

Deed from Levi and Anna Maria Littlefield and Jacob Littlefield to Jonathan S. Basford, 4 Mar 1852

Be it know to all whom it may concern that we Levi Littlefield and Anna Mariah and Jacob Littlefield his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $440.00 Š convey unto Jonathan S. Basford the following described tracts of land situated in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois, to wit: the NorthWest quarter of the South East quarter of Section eleven also eleven acres and fifty hundreds off the South end of the West half of the South West quarter of Section eleven all in ____ fifteen North of Range eleven West containing fifty one acres and fifty hundredths be the same more or less Š Witness our hands and seals this 4th day of March 1852
Levi Littlefield
Anna Mariah Littlefield
Jacob Littlefield
Š Recorded 21 Aug 1852

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 14, p. 553

Deed from Jonathan S. Basford and Guly M. Basford to Jason Jones, 4 Mar 1853

Be it known Š that Jonathan S. Basford and Guly M. Basford his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $200., have bargained and sold Š unto Jason Jones the following described tract of land situated in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois, to wit: The Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section thirteen in Township fifteen North of Range eleven West, containing forty acres, more or be the same more or less. The said Jason Jones, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to have and to hold the said land and the appurtenances forever Š Witness our hands and seals this 4 day of March A.D. 1853
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Filed and Recorded September 23rd 1854

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 16, p. 323

Deed from Martha Allen to Jonathan S. Basford, 4 Aug 1855

Be it known Š that Martha Allen for and in consideration of the sum of $200., have bargained and sold Š unto Jonathan S. Basford the following described tract of land situated in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois, to wit: A part of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section fourteen, Township fifteen North of Range Eleven West, containing eleven acres Š The said Jonathan S. Basford, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to have and to hold the said land and the appurtenances forever Š Witness my hand and seal this 4th day of August A.D. 1855
Martha X Allen (her mark)
Š Filed and Recorded January 15th, 1856


Deed from Archillis Pinkney Allen & Elizabeth A. Allen to Jonathan S. Basford, 4 Aug 1855

Be it known Š that we Pinkney A. Allen and Elizabeth A. his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $200., have bargained and sold Š unto Jonathan S. Basford the following described tract of land situated in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois, to wit: Twenty six acres off of the North end of the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section thirteen in Township fifteen North of Range Eleven West Š The said Jonathan S. Basford, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to have and to hold the said land and the appurtenances forever Š Witness our hands and seals this 4th day of August A.D. 1855
Archillis Pinkney Allen
Elizabeth A. X Allen (her mark)
Š Filed and Recorded January 15th, 1856

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 20, p. 315

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly M. Basford to Dorastus L. Serpering et al, 27 Jul 1858

This indenture made this twenty-seventh day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty-eight between Jonathan S. Basford and Guly M. Basford his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the first part and Dorastus L. Serpering(?) Jr. & Eli Serpering(?) of the County of Mayna(?) and State of Indiana of the second part. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of seven(?) thousand two hundred and seventy two dollars to them paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do grant bargain Š unto the said party of the second part Š ten certain tracts or parcels of land with the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois Š In witness whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year above written
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Filed and Recorded August 23rd 1858

He married Guly M. ALLEN, daughter of John ALLEN (abt 1784-8 Mar 1834) & Martha CLARK (abt 1782-? ), on 4 Jan 1833 in Edgar Co., IL. [714], [404] Born on 8 Feb 1811 in Lee Co., VA. [690, pp. 112-113], [715] gravestone. Guly M. died in Sweet Home, Nodaway Co., MO, on 28 Dec 1903. [715] Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. [690, pp. 112-113] aka: Gulay, Julia, July.

The 1850 census for Edgar Co., IL gives her birthplace as simply "Lee." [405] Presumably this might refer to a Lee Co., since all of the other birthplaces in the family were given in terms of counties. There is a Lee Co., IL, so this might be a possibility? Ken Hillmann had indicated that "she was Scotch-Irish from Virginia," [381] so Lee Co., VA is another possibility? The 1870 census gives her birthplace as Virginia, so this would seem to support the Lee Co., VA possibility. [709]

1900 federal census for Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO, 11 Jun 1900, p. 137A [716]
Charles M. Crawford, male, head, age 29, b. Nov 1870, IL, father b. OH, mother b. OH,
farmer, married 2 years
Wilda, female, wife, age 25, b. Mar 1875, MO, father b. ME, mother b. IL,
married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living
Georgia V., female, daughter, age 11/12, b. Jun 1899, MO, father b. IL, mother b. MO
Guly M. Basford, female, grandmother, age 89, b. Feb 1811, VA, mother b. TN, father b. VA,
widow, 12 children, 2 living
Elmo Mitchell, male, lodger, age 17, b. Dec 1882, MA, father b. unknown, mother b. unknown,
farm laborer, single
(Guly would probably be Wilda's grandmother rather than Charles' given the birplaces of their parents. Probably Wilda would be the daughter of Deliah.)

Gravestone, Sweet Home Cemetery, Nodaway Co., MO [712], [690]
Jonathan S. Basford/June 8, 1811/May 18, 1895/
Guly M. Allen/wife of/J. S. Basford/Feb. 8, 1811/Dec. 28, 1905

Gravestone gives death as 23 Dec 1905. [715]

[381], [405], [714], [709], [403], [712], [404], [705], [707], [700], [691], [692], [693], [697], [690, pp. 112-113], [710], [708], [713], [716], [715]

They had the following children:
608 i. Delana (Died as Child) (~1832-1832)
609 ii. James T. (Died Unmarried) (~1835-1853)
610 iii. John W. (1837-?)
611 iv. Jonathan (Died as Child) (~1838-1841)
612 v. Ransom (~1840-1869)
613 vi. Leonard (Died as Child) (~1841-1842)
614 vii. David Calvin (Died Unmarried) (~1843-1865)
615 viii. Martha Armilda (1845-1870)
616 ix. Samuel Jonathan (~1846-~1900)
617 x. Deliah Phoebe (~1849-<1903)

256. Levisa J. BASFORD (Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1810-1815. [393] prob. age 15-20 in 1830 census. Levisa J. died ? .

Henry S. and Lovisa Johnson sold 40 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL to Benjamin S. Basford (probably Lovisa's brother) on 19 Apr 1841 for $125. The residence for Henry and Lovisa ws given as parke Co., IN at the time. [717]

[17], [718], [717], [247, Basford Genealogy, p. 12], [719]

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 5, p. 217

Deed from Henry S. and Lovisa Johnson to Benjamin S. Basford, 19 Apr 1841

This indenture made this ninetheenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one between Henry S. Johnson and Lovisa his wife of the County of Parke and State of Indiana of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Henry S. Johnson and Lovisa his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid ... the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid ... containing forty acres be the same more or less ... In witness whereof the said Henry S. Johnson and Lovisa his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Henry S. Johnson
Lovisa J. Johnson
Sealed, sined & delivered in precense of William Briggs, Hugh C____
Š Recorded 4 Jul 1842

She married Henry S. JOHNSON, on 1 Feb 1837 in Edgar Co., IL. [718], [719] Born ? . Henry S. died ? .

They lived in Parke Co., IN in 1841. [717]

[17], [718], [717], [719]

Married by E. Stanfield, Justice of the Peace. [718]

257. Benjamin S. BASFORD (Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1817-1818 in New York. [685], [720], [550], [721] age 43 in 1860 census, age 53 in 1870 census, age 63 in 1880 census, age 70 at death. Benjamin S. died in Kansas City, MO, on 4 Mar 1888. [721] age 70. aka: Bassford.

Probably a son of Jonathan Basford of Edgar Co., IL, but this has not been proven.

Benjamin S. Basford bought 40 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Jonathan and Phebe Basford on 6 Jan 1838 for $100. [401] This is additional circumstantial evidence that he was their son. He bought 40 acres of land from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford (probably Benjamin's brother) on 13 Dec 1837 for $200. [692] Benjamin and Abigail sold 14 ares of land in Edgar Co. to Jonathan S. Basford on 21 Sep 1839 for $150. [695] Benjamin bought another 11.5 acres of land from Jonathan and Guly on 31 Dec 1837 for $150. [693]

Benjamin and Abigail sold 14 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL to his brother Jonathan S. Basford on 17 Feb 1841 for $150. [696] Benjamin bought 40 acres of land in Edgar Co., IL from Henry S. and Lovisa Johnson (probably his sister) on 19 Apr 1841 for $125.. [717]

1840 federal census for Edgar Co., IL, p. 76. [402]
Benj. Basford
1 male 20-29 (Benjamin)
1 female 15-19 (Abigail)

1850 federal census for Riley, McHenry Co., IL, p. 335 [17]
Benjamin Basford, age 33, b. NY, farmer
Abigail Basford, female, age 27. b. NY
R___ D. Basford, male, age 8, b. IL

1860 federal census for Clermont, Fayette Co., Iowa, 16 Jun 1860 [685]
B. S. Bapford, male, age 43, b. NY
Abigail Basford, female, age 39, b. NY
Ruel D. Basford, male, age 17?, b. IL
Melvin Basford, male, age 3, b. IA
S. M. Basford, female, age 10/12, b. IA
Lydia Martin, female, age 16, b. New York

1870 federal census for DesMoines 2nd Ward, Polk Co., Iowa, 25 Jul 1870 [550]
Benj. S. Basford, male, age 53, b. NY, plasterer, personal estate $1000
Abigail, female, age 48, b. NY, keeping house
Ruel D., male, age 27, b. IL, plasterer, personal estate $150
Melvin, male, age 14, b. IA
May, female, age 11, b. IA
Emma, female, age 8, b. IA
Seth Coffman, male, age 22, b. IN, plasterer

1880 federal census for Parson, Labette Co., KS, p. 465B [720]
Benj. S. Bassford, male, age 63, b. NY, father b. VT, mother b. VT, plasterer
Abagail, female, wife, age 58, b. NY, father b. VT, mother b. VT, keeps house
Melvin, male, son, age 24, b. IA, father b. NY, mother b. NY, plasterer
Emma, female, daughter, age 18, b. IA, father b. NY, mother b. NY

[17], [722], [685], [720], [404], [550], [401], [692], [717], [693], [696], [695], [247, Basford Genealogy, p. 12]

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 4, p. 45

Deed from Jonathan and Phebe Basford to Benjamin S. Basford, 6 Jan 1838

This indenture made this sixth day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight between Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid Š containing forty acres be the same more or less ... In testimony whereof the said Jonathan Basford and Phebe his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan Basford
Phebe Basford
In presence of Henry S. Johnson
Š Recorded 2 Jul 1839

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 4, p. 46

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford to Benjamin S. Basford, 13 Dec 1837

This indenture made this thirteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven between Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit forty acres ... In witness whereof the said Jonathan S. Basford and Guly his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan S. Basford
Guly M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 2 Jul 1839

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 8, p. 538

Deed from Benjamin S. and Abigail Basford to Jonathan S. Basford, 21 Sep 1839

This indenture made this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine between Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Jonathan S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State aforesaid to wit fourteen acres ... In witness whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Benjamin S. Basford
Abigail Basford
Š Recorded 10 Dec 1847

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 5, p. 221

Deed from Jonathan S. and Guly Basford to Benjamin S. Basford, 31 Dec 1839

This indenture made this thirty first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine between Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife of the County of Edgar and State of Illinois of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jonathan S. Basford and July his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit eleven and fifty hundredths acres ... In witness whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Jonathan S. Basford
July M. X Basford (her mark)
Š Recorded 16 Oct 1841

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 6, p. 241

Deed from Benjamin S. and Abigail Basford to Jonathan S. Basford, 17 Feb 1841

This indenture made this seventeenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one between Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife of the County of Edgar in the State of Illinois of the first part and Jonathan S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid Š the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby grant Š unto the said party of the second part Š all that certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid to wit fourteen acres ... In witness whereof the said Benjamin S. Basford and Abigail his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Benjamin S. Basford
Abigail Basford
Š Recorded 11 Oct 1843

Deeds: Edgar Co., IL Deeds, Book 5, p. 517

Deed from Henry S. and Lovisa Johnson to Benjamin S. Basford, 19 Apr 1841

This indenture made this ninetheenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one between Henry S. Johnson and Lovisa his wife of the County of Parke and State of Indiana of the one part and Benjamin S. Basford of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Henry S. Johnson and Lovisa his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid ... the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Š unto the said Benjamin S. Basford Š a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Edgar and State of Illinois aforesaid ... containing forty acres be the same more or less ... In witness whereof the said Henry S. Johnson and Lovisa his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written
Henry S. Johnson
Lovisa J. Johnson
Sealed, sined & delivered in precense of William Briggs, Hugh C____
Š Recorded 4 Jul 1842

He married Abigail JOHNSON, on 16 Feb 1837 in Edgar Co., IL. [722], [404] Born in Jan 1822 in New York. [500] Abigail died in Chicago, IL, on 13 Feb 1904. [723]

She was living with her daughter Emma at the time of the 1900 census. [500]

[17], [722], [685], [720], [404], [550], [696], [695], [500], [723]

They had the following children:
618 i. Ruel D. (~1843-?)
619 ii. Frank R. (?) (~1847-?)
620 iii. Melvin (~1856-?)
621 iv. May (~1859-?)
622 v. Emma (1862-?)

Married by Ely Stanfield, Justice of the Peace. [722]

258. Lydia S. BASFORD (Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 30 Jan 1823 in Vigo Co., IN. [724] Lydia S. died in White Cloud, KS, on 13 Mar 1889. [724], [725] Buried in Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud, KS. [724] aka: Delia. [726]

[17], [405], [727], [720], [247, Basford Genealogy, p. 12], [728], [724], [729], [725], [719]

She married Matthew Douglass NOBLE, son of Matthew NOBLE (19 Jun 1782-24 Mar 1866) & Esther SMEDLEY (abt 1788-abt 1856), on 4 Nov 1843 in Edgar Co., IL. [727], [719] Born on 5 Mar 1821 in Chittenden Co., VT. [724] Matthew Douglass died in White Cloud, KS, on 16 Aug 1890. [724], [730] Buried in Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud, KS. [724] aka: Dug. [731]

1850 federal census for ED 19, Edgar Co., IL, 28 Sept 1850, p. 165 [405]
Matthew D. Noble, age 29, b. Chittenden Co., VT, real estate 100, farmer
Lydia S., age 27, b. Vigo Co., IN
Emily E., age 6, b. Edgar Co., IL
Mary D., age 3, b. Edgar Co., IL
Edward U., age 1, b. Edgar Co., IL
Phebe Basford, age 68, b. MA

He removed to kansas in the spring of 1857. [731]

1860 federal census for in White Cloud, Doniphan Co., KS, p. 193. [726]
M.D. Noble, male, age 35, b. VT, pork packer
Delia, female, age 33 b. IN
Delia M., female, age 14, b. IL
Edward , male, age 12, b. IL
Phebe, female, age10, b. IL

1870 federal census of White Cloud, Doniphan Co., KS, p. 129. [729]
Mathew Noble, male, age 49, b. VT, farmer
Lydia, female, age 47, b. IL, housewife
Mary, female, age 22, b. IL
Edward, male, age 20, b. IL, cattle dealer
Phoebe, female, age 14, b. IL
Abraham, male, age 9, b. KS

1880 federal census for Irving, Brown Co., KS, p. 497C [720]
Mathew D. Noble, male, head, age 59, b. VT, father b. ___, mother b. ___, farmer
Lydia S., female, wife, age 57, b. IN, father b. ___, mother b. ___, keeping house
Mary D., female, daughter, age 32, b. IL, father b. VT, mother b. IN
Abraham L., male, son, age 19, b. IL, father b. VT, mother b. IN, assists on farm


[730] and [731] give birth as 6 Mar 1821.

[17], [405], [727], [720], [728], [724], [729], [726], [725], [732], [730], [731], [719]

They had the following children:
623 i. Emily E. (No Further Record) (~1844-<1890)
624 ii. Mary Deliah (~1846-?)
625 iii. Edward F. (~1848-?)
626 iv. Phoebe L. (~1856-?)
627 v. Abraham L. (No Further Record) (~1860-1882)

Married by Joseph Camerer, Justice of the Peace. [727]

[731] reports that they had a total of 7 children.

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