Seventh Generation (Continued)
Family of Jonathon Sanborn BASFORD (255) & Guly M. ALLEN

608. Delana BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 6 Oct 1832 in Edgar Co., IL. [403] age 2 months 8 days at death. Delana died in Edgar Co., IL, on 14 Dec 1832. [403] Buried in Carmel Cemetery, Brouillette Creek Twp., Edgar Co., IL. [403]

[403]

609. James T. BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt Oct 1835 in Edgar Co., IL. [405], [403] age 15 in 1850 census, age 18 years 1 month at death. James T. died in Edgar Co., IL, on 17 Nov 1853. [403] Buried in Carmel Cemetery, Brouillette Creek Twp., Edgar Co., IL. [403] aka: James J. [403]

[405], [403]

610. John W. BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born in Mar 1837 in Edgar Co., IL. [716] John W. died ? . aka: John M. [405]

I presume that he is the John W. Basford who married Susan McCool on 9 Apr 9 1857 in Edgar Co., IL. [1011] If so, she must have died soon or possibly they were divorced since John was living with his parents at the time of the 1860 census. (There was a John W. Basford listed in the 1889/90 city directory for Quincey, IL. Perhaps this was a different person who was the husband of Susan McCool?)

1870 federal census for Jackson Township, Nodaway Co., MO, 28 Jun 1870. [709]
John W. Basford, male, age 33, farmer. real estate 2700, personal estate 700.
Maggie, female, age 18, b. IL, keeping house
Charles R., male, age 1, b. MO
Mary D., female, age 5/12, b. MO

In 1871, they removed to Nebraska. In 1881 they returned to Missouri. [1012]

1900 federal census for Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO, 1 Jun 1900, p. 130B [716]
John W. Basford, male, head, age 63, b. Mar 1837, IL, father b. VT, mother b. VA,
shoemaker, married 31 years
(While the census record indicates that he is married, his wife's census entry confirms that they were divorced.)

[405], [23], [709], [1011], [404], [1013], [708], [1014], [1015], [713], [1012], [716], [1016]

Misc. Record: Divorce of John W. and Maggie Basford, Nodaway Co., MO, Mar 1889

Deposition by Maggie Basford, 9 Feb 1889

State of Missouri, County of Nodaway} ss. In the Circuit Court, March Term 1889
Maggie Basford vs, John W. Basford}
Plaintiff states that on the 19th day of January 1868 at the County of Nodaway in the State of Missouri the plaintiff and defendant were lawfully married. That the plaintiff continued to live with the defendant as his wife as hereinafter mentioned from and after said day until the 23rd day of November 1888 and that during all that time plaintiff faithfully demeaned herself and discharged all the duties as the wife of the defendant and at all times treated him with kindness and affection, but the said defendant wholly disregarding his duties as the husband of plaintiff did on the said 23d day of November 1888 and during the greater part of the time plaintiff and defendant so lived together as husband and wife as aforesaid so wrongfully improperly and cruelly demeaned himself toward plaintiff and their children and treated them with such indignities to render her condition intolerable in this to wit
Plaintiff states that the defendant during nearly all the time since their said marriage the defendant has been in the habit of drinking liquors and of getting drunk and neglecting plaintiff and her children and that said habit so grew on him that during a long time prior to the said 23rd day of November 1888 he became an habitual drunkard and very abusive towards plaintiff.
That in 1871 defendant removed to the State of Nebraska and after residing in said last named state until the year 1881. The defendant then sold off all his property including his household and kitchen furniture and took all the money arising from such sales and abandoned plaintiff and their three minor children born if said marriage to wit: Charles then aged 12 years, Delilah then aged 10 years, and Leonard then aged 3 years, without leaving them any means of support whatever or house to live in so that plaintiff was compelled to go out and find work and washing from strangers to support herself and their said children.
That defendant after abandoning the plaintiff and his children as aforesaid remained absent from them until the year 1883. That after his return after an absence and entire neglect of plaintiff and his family for about the period of two years when he returned to and continued to live with plaintiff for another period of three or four years, when without any cause or excuse whatever he again abandoned plaintiff and her children without providing or leaving anything whatever for their support so that plaintiff was compelled to work out and do all kinds of hard labor among strangers to furnish support for herself and their said children until in August 1888 defendant returned to plaintiff and his family and plaintiff lived with him as his wife again and at all times did her duty as a kind and affectionate wife toward defendant hoping that he might still reform from his wayward and drinking habit. But plaintiff further says that after he had returned to plaintiff in August 1888 as aforesaid he only remained with her a short time to wit: to the 23rd day of November 1888 as aforesaid and that during the time he pretended to live with plaintiff as last aforesaid he was drunk a great part of the time and drinking so as to be un der the influence of liquor almost the whole of said time, and became more and more abusive toward plaintiff and that during the last eight weeks he so pretended to reside with plaintiff he slept lying in the bare floor by the stove or sitting in a chair except two nights in which he slept in bend and during the whole of said time was abusive and morose and finally on the said 23rd day of November he struck plaintiff and hit her with his fists and dragged her to the door and kicked her out doors and fastened the door on her and prevented her from returning into her house. That in the presence of their said children Charles and Delilah who had grown to man and womanhood defendant was habitually cursing and abusing plaintiff and applying vile epithets toward her to her great mortification and the injury of plaintiff and her said children.
That on said 23rd day of November 1888 defendant again abandoned plaintiff and his family without means of support so that plaintiff and the two eldest children of said defendant have supported themselves by working out. Plaintiff states that she has resided in the State and County for more than one year last past. Wherefore plaintiff prays to be divorced from the bonds of matrimony contracted with defendant as aforesaid and asks the care and custody of the said mnor child Leonard who is now the age of ten years and for all proper relief.
Maggie Basford

This affiant the plaintiff makes oath and says that the facts stated in the foregoing petition are true according to her best knowledge and belief, and that her foregoing complaint is not made out of levity or by collusion between plaintiff and defendant for the mere purpose of being separated from each other but in sincerity and truth for the causes mentioned in her petition.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of February 1889.
Gallatin Craig, Notary Public


Deposition by John W. Basford, 26 Feb 1889

State of Missouri, County of Nodaway} ss. In the Circuit Court, March Term 1889
Maggie Basford vs. John W. Basford}
Now comes defendant by way of answer and says:
1. That he admits the marriage
2. Denies that he is an habitual drunkard
3. Denies that he ever treated plaintiff with such indignities as to render the condition intolerable.
5. Denies that he ever abandoned plaintiff but alleges the truth to be that he went from Nebraska with the full knowledge and consent of plaintiff, and sent her money for the support of herself & children while gone and returned to her and was received by her in all kindness and affection.
6. Denies that he left her at any time, but alleges the truth to be that at the instigation and solicitation of others(?) plaintiff left the def't and remained away from his bed and board, until at his earnest entreaties she returned to him, as he suffered a ____ and loving wife, but that ___ few days after her return she commenced a system of irrational unbearable to defendant and that on the 23rd day of November 1888, the date of the last trouble alleged in pl'ff's petition, Pl'ff herself struck defendant a violent blow with her hand in the face & then it was and not until then that Pl'ff seized her and tried to ____ her down, but she twisted & struck so violently that he was compelled to put her out of doors or inflict serious injury when upon her in order to keep her from inflicting injury upon him the defendant, for Def't ___ she was in such a violent and insane rage that she could not be controlled in any other way.
7th. That Def't has never at any time failed to provide for Pl'ff & her children, and when Pl'tt was away from Def't he def't supplied all of the money required for the support of pl'ff & her children.
Whereupon Def't asks that Pl'ff be compelled to give security for cost hereinbefore she is permitted to from this ____ and that ___ ___ ___
John W. Basford
____ & sworn to before me this 26th day of February 1889
____ ____


Deposition by John W. Basford, 26 Feb 1889

State of Missouri, County of Nodaway} ss. In the Circuit Court, March Term 1889
Maggie Basford vs. John W. Basford}
In comes defendant and moves the court to dismiss plaintiff's petition herein filed and for cause states:
1, That the petition is in the nature of a complaint on which proceedings in divorce are based, but no where in said petition is it alleged that any of the statuatory reasons exist for a divorce.
2. That the petition confers to jurisdiction on this court to hear, try and determine the allegations therein set forth
___ ___, att'y for Def't


Submitted to court, evidence heard and decree for plaintiff. Care and custody of minor child Leonard Basford awarded plaintiff.

He first married Susan McCOOL, on 9 Apr 1857 in Edgar Co., IL. [404], [1013] Born ? . Susan died ? .

She might be the Susan McCook who married John M. Dunbar on 10 Aug 1861, Edgar Co., IL. [404] If so, she must have been divorced from John which might explain the fact that he was living with his parents in 1860.

[1011], [404], [1013]

He second married Margaret FRULLY, on 19 Jan 1868 in Nodaway Co., MO. [711, p. 23], [1015], [1012] Born on 4 Dec 1850 in Illinois. [713] Margaret died in Nodaway Co., MO, on 11 Sep 1924. [1017] Buried in Rose Hill-St. Joseph Cemetery, Parnell, MO. [713] aka: Maggie, Frawley. They were divorced abt 11 Jul 1889 in Nodaway Co., MO. [711, p. 23] notice published 11 Jul 1889, Nodaway Democrat.

In February of 1889, she sued her husband for a divorce. She indicated that most of the time since their marriage, John had been in the "habit of drinking liquors and of getting drunk and neglecting plaintiff and her children." She claimed that in 1881 he sold all of their property and abandoned her and their three children (Charles, age 12; Delilah, age 10; and Leonard, age 3). In 1883, he returned to the family, but only stayed for three or four years, whereupon he left again. In August 1888, he came back again, but remained only a short time until Nov 1888. Maggie claimed that on 23 Nov 1888, John struck her and locked her out of the house. She filed for a divorce in Feb. 1889. In the court records, John claimed that he was in fact not a drunkard, and indicated that the times of seperation were with the full knowledge and consent of Maggie. He also stated that he supported her and his children during these times, and indicated that Maggie was actually the one who struck him during a "violent and insane rage." The court granted the divorce and gave custody of the minor child Leonard to Maggie. [1012]

1900 Saint Joseph, 3 Ward, Buchanan Co., MO, 1 Jun 1900, p. 171A [716]
Joseph Stieger, male, head, age 39, b. Mar 1861, IL, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany,
boarding house keepe, married 9 years
Mary D., female, wife, age 30, b. Dec 1869, MO, father b. IL, mother b. IL,
married 9 years, 2 children, 1 living
Anna G., female, daughter, age 2, b. Jun 1897, MO, father b. IL, mother b. MO
Maggie Basford, female, mother-in-law, age 46, b. Dec 1853, IL, father b. Ireland,
mother b. Ireland, dressmake, divorced, 3 children, 3 living
Chas. R., male, brother-in-law, age 31, b. Nov 1868, MO, father b. IL, mother b. IL,
carpenter, single
Leon C., male, brother-in-law, age 21, b. Oct 1878 , NE, father b. IL, mother b. IL,
painter, single

1910 federal census for Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO, ED 131, p. 111A [1018]
Maggie Basford, female, head, age 54, b. IL, father b. Ireland, mother b. Ireland,
dressmaker-at home, widow, 3 children, 3 living
Charley R., male, son, age 40, b. MO, father b. IL, mother b. IL, carpenter-house, single
Lila Steiger, female, daughter, age 38, b. MO, father b. IL, mother b. IL,
dressmaker-at home, widow, 2 children, 1 living
Gwendolyn, female, granddaughter, age 12, b. MO, father b. IL, mother b. MO, single

She died intestate on 11 Sep 1924. Probate records list her heirs as her daughter Lila Steiger of Ravenwood, MO, and her sons Charles R. Basford and Leonard C. Basford, both of Oklahoma City, OK. Her daughter, Lila Steiger, was named administratrix of the estate on 17 Sep 1924. [1017]

[23], [709], [1015], [713], [1017], [1012], [716], [1018], [1016]

They had the following children:
952 i. Charles R. (1868-1932)
953 ii. Mary Delilah (1869-?)
954 iii. Leonard Calvin (1878-?)

[23] shows another son Leonard born 1865, Maryville, MO. However, this was well before their marriage date, and this son is not mentioned in the 1870 census. If he was really a son, perhaps he was born after 1870? [711, p. 23] mentions a Len Basford removing to Pueblo, CO to search for work in 1896. Presumably this would be the same person.

611. Jonathan BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 30 Dec 1838 in Edgar Co., IL. [403] age 2 years 7 months 12 days at death. Jonathan died in Edgar Co., IL, on 11 Aug 1841. [403] Buried in Carmel Cemetery, Brouillette Creek Twp., Edgar Co., IL. [403]

[403]

612. Ransom BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1840-1841 in Edgar Co., IL. [405], [708] age 10 in 1850 census, age 19 in 1860 census. Ransom died in Nodaway Co., MO, on 3 Dec 1869. [1019], [690, pp. 112-113] gravestone, age 27 years 8 months 20 days. Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. [690, pp. 112-113]

He was a veteran of the Civil War. [711, p. 23]

He died intestate. His father, Jonathan S. Basford, served as administrator of his estate. Inventory of his estate was taken on 22 Dec 1869. An appraisal of Ransom's land in Nodaway Co., MO was presented to the Probabe Court on 11 Jun 1870 by the Thomas H. Brown, A. P. Morehouse(?) and N. Sisson(?). In a deposition dated 11 Jul 1870, Jonathan S. Basford indicated that Ransom's real estate had been sold at auction on 11 Jun 1870 for $235 to G. W. Allen. A warranty deed included in the estate papers showed that Ransom had purchased this land on 23 Apr 1869 from John and Margaret Allen for $215. Final settlement of the estate was in Jan 1872. The assets of the estate were distributed to his widow Sarah J. Basford and a number of creditors. [1020]

His gravestone gives his age at death as 27 years 8 months 20 days, which would correspond to a birthdate of abt 14 Mar 1842. [690, pp. 112-113] However, census entries would put his birthdate at abt 1840 which make more sense given the birthdates of his siblings.

[405], [23], [1021], [1019], [1022], [690, pp. 112-113], [711, p. 23], [1023], [708], [1024], [1015], [1020], [1025], [713], [1026], [1027], [1016]

He first married Josephine WOOD, daughter of George WOOD (20 Dec 1818-11 Jan 1864) & Abigail HOLMES (10 Sep 1825-23 Feb 1897), on 14 Jun 1860 in Nodaway Co., MO. [711, p. 23], [1015], [1016] referenced in Maryville Republican, 10 Apr 1884. Born abt 1845 in Edgar Co., IL. [1024] Josephine died in Maryville, MO, on 21 Mar 1865. [1028] Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO. [1028]

[23], [1019], [711, p. 23], [1024], [1015], [1028], [713], [1016]

They had the following children:
955 i. John Wesley (~1861-1899)
956 ii. Rosetta (Died Unmarried) (~1863-~1881)
957 iii. Leonard (?) (~1865-?)

He second married Sarah Jane ELLIS, daughter of Leander T. ELLIS (1798-abt 1866-1869) & Harriet HUMBER (? -1856), on 24 Sep 1865 in Nodaway Co., MO. [711, p. 23], [1015], [1016] referenced in Maryville Republican, 15 May 1884. Born on 28 Sep 1845 in Buchanon Co., MO. [1025] Sarah Jane died in Healdsburg, CA, on 15 Feb 1904. [1019], [1026] age 58 years 4 months 18 days at death. Buried in Beeson Cemetery, Alexander Valley, CA. [1019]

At the time of the 1870 census, she was living in Mendocino Twp, Somoma Co., CA with the family of J. Wallace and Harriet Amanda Dittemore (Sara Jane's older sister). [1019]

1870 federal census of Mendocino Twp, Somoma Co., CA, 7 Jul 1870, p. 289 [862]
J. Wallace Dittemore, male, age 52?, b. IN?, farmer, real estate 8000, personal estate 1600
Harriet A., female, age 43?, b. KY?, keeps house
Leona?, female, age 12, b. CA, at home
Leneu? J., male, age 9, b. CA, at home
Horace A., male, age 4?, b. CA, at home
Lawrence, male, age 1, b. CA, at home
Hatty Rag, female, age 17, v. CA, domestic
Sarah J. Bassford, female, age 24, b. MO, boarding
Ida E., female, age 3, b. MO, boarding
Claudius, male, age 10/12, b. MO, boarding

In the 1880 census of Mendocino Twp, Somoma Co., CA, Sarah is listed with her husband John N. Ferguson. Her children from her first marriage, Ida E. (age 13, b. MO) and Claud R., age 10, b. MO) are listed with their step-father's surname. [507]

[1023] indicates that "She married Ransome Basford, a widower with one child, John, whom she reared to manhood, keeping a deathbed promise to her husband." However, from what we can tell, John remained in Missouri and was raised by his grandparents. It also appears that Ransom may have had one or two other children (Etta and possibly Leonard).

[1026] indicates that she was the daughter of C. W. Ellis and Harriet Humber.

[23], [1021], [1019], [711, p. 23], [1023], [1015], [862], [1025], [1029], [713], [1026], [1027], [1016]

They had the following children:
958 i. Myrtle (Died as Child) (~1866-<1870)
959 ii. Ida Ellen (<1867-?)
960 iii. Claude Ransom (1869-1940)

613. Leonard BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 5 Nov 1841 in Edgar Co., IL. [403] age 4 months 15 days at death. Leonard died in Edgar Co., IL, on 20 Mar 1842. [403] Buried in Carmel Cemetery, Brouillette Creek Twp., Edgar Co., IL. [403]

[403]

614. David Calvin BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 8 Aug 1843 in Edgar Co., IL. [690, pp. 112-113] age 22 years 21 days at death per gravestone. David Calvin died in Nodaway Co., MO, on 29 Aug 1865. [690, pp. 112-113] gravestone. Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. [690, pp. 112-113]

He was on the Sweet Home Cemetery veteran's list. [711, p. 23] I wonder if perhaps he died in the Civil War?

[405], [1022], [690, pp. 112-113], [711, p. 23], [708], [713]

615. Martha Armilda BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born on 18 Aug 1845 in Edgar Co., IL. [690, pp. 112-113] Martha Armilda died in Nodaway Co., MO, on 26 Jan 1870. [690, pp. 112-113] age 24 years 5 months 8 days. Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. [690, pp. 112-113]

[711, p. 28] gives death as 20 Jan 1871.

[405], [23], [615], [403], [712], [690, pp. 112-113], [711, p. 28], [708], [713], [1030]

She married Daniel BENNETT, son of John Franklin BENNETT (? -? ), on 15 Mar 1863 in Nodaway Co., MO. [711, p. 28], [1030] Born abt 16 Mar 1830 in Warren Co., OH. [690, pp. 112-113], [711, p. 28, place] age 52 years 10 months 21 days at death. Daniel died in Nodaway Co., MO, on 6 Feb 1883. [690, pp. 112-113], [711, p. 28] Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. [690, pp. 112-113] Death Cause: Heart Disease. [711, p. 28]

He was born in Warren Co., OH. He removed to Edgar Co., IL and later to California in 1849. Eleven years later he removed to Missouri. [711, p. 28]

1870 federal census for Jackson Township, Nodaway Co., MO, 28 Jun 1870, p. 587 [709]
Daniel Bennett, age 41, b. OH, farmer, real estate 4000, personal estate 1800
David C., age 5, b. MO
Frank J., age 2, b. MO
Martha A., age 4?/12. b. MO

[711, p. 28] gives age at death as 53 years 11 months.

[403] gives a second marriage to Laura Jane Taylor, and indicates that he removed to Shelton, WA.

[615] gives second marriage to Anona Betts.

[615] gives birth as 15 Mar 1829, Warren Co., OH.

[23], [615], [403], [712], [690], [711, p. 28], [713], [1030]

They had the following children:
961 i. Julia (Died as Child) (1863-1868)
962 ii. David Calvin (1865-1952)
963 iii. Frank John (1867-1951)
964 iv. Martha A. (1870-1954)

Married by M. D. Nobles, Justice of the Peace. [1030] This would probably be Matthew Nobles, the uncle of Martha.

616. Samuel Jonathan BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1846-1848 in Edgar Co., IL. [405], [709], [710] age 4 in 1850 census, age 22 in 1870 census, age 32 in 1880 census. Samuel Jonathan died in Maryville, MO, abt 1900. [23] aka: Samuel K. [709]

1870 federal census of Cloud Township, Nodoway Co., MO, 17 Aug 1870, p. 685. [709]
James Rice, age 32, b. MO, farming
Mary, age 29, b. MO, keeping house
Martha E., female, age 6, b. MO, age home
Robert L., age 3, b. MO
Thomas, age 9/12, b. MO
Thomas Thompson, age 16, b. MO, farm laborer
Samuel K. Bassford, age 22, b. IL, farm laborer

They apparently moved briefly to Nebraska since their second son Harvey was born there. [710]

He was charged with assault with intent to kill after an incident involving Joseph Yates on 27 Oct 1877. Mr. Yates charged that Samuel came to his house in a drunken state and accused Joseph of abusing his wife. Samuel then drew a revolver and pointed it at him. Apparently, a shot was fired, although no one was injured. [1031] Samuel was found not guilty on 14 Mar 1878. [711, p. 23]

1880 federal census for Jackson Twp., Nodaway Co., MO, 28 Jun 1880, p. 258 [710]
Samuel J. Basford, male, age 32, b. IL, father b. VT, mother b. VA, farmer, married
Laura, wife, female, age 25, b. KY, father b. KY, mother b. KY, keeping house, married
Franklin, son, male, age 6, b. MO, father b. IL, mother b. KY, single
Harvey E., male, age 5, b. NE, father b. NE, mother b. KY, single
Horace G., male, age 3, b. MO, father b. IL, mother b. KY, single
Ben Chestnut, brother-in-law, male, age 10, b. IA, father b. KY, mother b. KY,
works on farm, single
Margaret Chestnut, sister-in-law, female, age 17, b. MO, father b. KY, mother b. KY,
at home, single

[405], [23], [709], [711, p. 23], [710], [708], [1015]

Misc. Record: Assault charges against Samuel Basford, Nodaway Co., MO, Nov 1877

Statement by Grand Jurors, Nov 1877

State of Missouri, County of Nodaway} ss. In the Nodaway County Circuit Court, for the November Term thereof, A.D. 1877
The Grand Jurors of the State of Missouri, impaneled, sworn and charged to inquire within and for the body of the County of Nodaway and State aforesaid, upon their oath present that Samuel Bassford, on the 27th day of October A.D. 1877, at the County of Nodaway and State of Missouri, upon the body of one Joseph Yates, then and there beeing, willfully and feloniously, with a deadly weapon, to wit, a revolving pistol, loaded with gunpowder and leaden balls, which he, the said Samuel Bassford, then and thus in his right hand had and held, did then and there make an assault, with intent him the said Joseph Yates then and there to kill. Against the ___ and dignity of the State.
John Edwards, ___ Attorney


Testimony by Charles F. Olmsted

Cha'ls F. ____. I was near Mr. Yates house to the best of my recollection 27 of Oct—I heard some swearing & cursing. I know it was Sam'l Basford. I heard him call Mr. Yates a G__ D__ Son of a B___ and heard him say he could lick him or any of your sons.

Testimony by Joseph Yates

My name is Joseph Yates. I live in Hopkins. On the last week in Oct. ___ was a ___ of cattle in the garden of Mr. Basford Saturday ___ Oct 27. Same Basford & some other men called at my gate and called me out and said what did you abuse my wife. I did not abuse your wife. He Sam'l Basford drew a revolver and pointed it my ____. The other man stepped in between me and Basford & pushed the revolver away and ___ ___ on ___ I'll settle this. I am afraid of my life when Sam'l Basford is drunk.

Recalled
Chal's Olmsted. I can't say that I heard him make any threats against yates. I heard a shot. A hay stack was between me and Bassford. I see a cow limp. Saw Bassford come from the hay stack. The other man that was with Bassford name was Mayall


Jury Instructions:

If the jury believe from the evidence that about the 27th of October 1877 in this County, the defendant did assault the prosecuting witness, Joseph Yates, with a revolving pistol by drawing & pointing a said pistol at said Yates in a threatening manner, within shooting distance, with intent to kill the said Yates or inflict great bodily harm on him, you should find the defendant guilty and assess his punishment at not less than two nor more than five years in the penitentiary or in the County Jail not less than six months or at both a fine of not less than one hundred dollars and in the county jail not less than three months or at a fine not less than one hundred dollars.
The intention of a many may be determined from what he says and does, from his conduct and actions. A man may be measured to intend the natural and necessary consequences of his own willful acts. If therefore the jury believe that defendant assault the said Yates with his revolver with intent to kill or do him Yates great bodily harm, you should find him guilty, and it is no defense that defendant did not shoot in consequence of the interference of others, or changed his mind before shooting.
But unless you believe from the evidence that the defendant assaulted the said Yates by drawing his pistol on him, and that he did so with the intention of killing him or of doing him great bodily harm , you should find def't not guilty.
If you have a reasonable doubt of guilt of the defendant you should find him not guilty but a doubt to authorize an aquittal must be a real substantial doubt of his guilt and not a mere possibility of his innocence.

He married Laura M. CHESTNUT, daughter of (?) CHESTNUT, on 8 Oct 1872 in Nodaway Co., MO. [711, p. 23], [1015] Born in Jul 1854 in Kentucky. [716] Laura M. died in Denver, CO, in 1923. [23]

She may have been married before since her name was given as "Mrs. Laura Chestnut" at the time of her marriage. [711, p. 23] However, the 1880 census shows two children Ben and Margaret Chestnut, "brother-in-law" and "sister-in-law," living with the family of Samuel Basford. [710] This would suggest that her maiden name was actually Chestnut.

She may be the Mrs. Laura Basford of Richmond, MO mentioned in the Nodaway Democrat on 26 May 1892. [711, p. 23]

1900 federal census for Maryville, 2 Ward, Nodaway Co., MO, 2 Jun 1900, p. 268A [716]
Laura M. Basford, female, head, age 46, b. Jul 1854, KY, father b. KY, mother b. KY,
boarding house, married 24 years, 7 children, 4 living
Frank, male, son, age 35, b. Jun 1874, MO, father b. IL, mother b. KY, barber, married?
Lena, female, daughter?, age 29, b. Aug 1870, VA, father b. OH, mother b. OH, married?
Harvey E., male, son, age 25, b. Jul 1874, NE, father b. IL, mother b. KY, laborer, single

1910 federal census for Seattle, ED 99, King Co., WA, 908-1/2 Second Ave., p. 4A [1032]
Laura Bassford, female, head, age 49, b. KY, father b. KY, mother b. TN,
keeper-lodging house, widow, 7 children, 4 living
(a number of boarders are also listed in the household)

1920 federal census for Seattle, ED 246, King Co., WA, p. 7B [1033]
Laura M. Basford, female, head, age 58, b. KY, father b. KY, mother b. TN, widow

[17], [23], [711, p. 23], [710], [1015], [1033], [716], [1032], [1034]

They had the following children:
965 i. Franklin J. (1874-?)
966 ii. Harvey Ethdel (1874-1930)
967 iii. Horace Greely (1877-1954)
968 iv. Willie Sanborn (Died as Child) (1880-1881)
969 v. Frederick Chestnut (1881-1948)
970 vi. (son) (1884-?)

[23] shows children Greely born 1876, and Frederick born 1878. However neither of this children show up in the 1880 census. [710] Perhaps the middle name of the Horace G. listed in the census is Greely? If there was a son Frederick, then perhaps he died young.

617. Deliah Phoebe BASFORD (Jonathon Sanborn6, Jonathan5, Benjamin4, Joseph3, James2, Jacob1). Born abt 1849 in Edgar Co., IL. [405], [709], [708] age 9 months in 1850 census, age 10 in 1860 census, age 20 in 1870 census. Deliah Phoebe died bef 1903. [715] died before mother. aka: Phoebe.

She probably married a Keefe. (In the 1880 census, two "Keef" grandchildren are listed with her parents, and Deliah's sister Martha is known to have married a Bennett. [710])

[405], [709], [708]

She married (?) KEEFE, ? . Born ? in Maine. [710] (?) died ? .

[710]

They had the following children:
971 i. George R. (~1873-?)
972 ii. Wilda (1875-1912)

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