Source 1. 1856 Hanover, Allamakee, Iowa special state census for son Hoses; (Hoss) Gillett; Hoss B: 1832; James did not mary (2) wife Betsey Knapp until 1840 indicating that he married a (1) wife, Name unknown at this time. James & Hoss were living with father Joseph Gillett in 1840 NY Census just before his marriage to Betsey; Indicating that first wife, Mrs Gillett was deceased;