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- The Grand Rapids Press, Michigan, Tuesday, 8 February 1955
Frank E. Bassett Succumbs at 83
Cedar Springs ? Frank E. Bassett, 83, former Cedar Spring merchant and businessman, died Monday at a Gran convalescent home.
Mr. Bassett was co-owner of a local general store here several years and in 1920 was instrumental in developing the Meyers lake resort area, building the pavilion there and platting the area with his partner. In 1924 he built a Cedar Springs service station and from 1929 to 1932 was co-owner of a restaurant here. He retired 12 years ago.
Surviving are four sons, Irwin and Alden of Cedar Springs, Roy of Northville and Ellsworth of Wayland.
Services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday at the Walsh funeral home, with burial in Elmwood cemetery.
1910 Federal Census of Cedar Springs, Solon Twp., Kent County, MI (5 Apr 1910)
Frank Bassett 40 M MI CT MI Head Salesman Genl. Mdse.
Maggie E. 40 F CN ST CN Wife
Roy E. 19 M MI MI CN Son Salesman Genl. Mdse.
Alvin F. 17 M MI MI CN Son Barber Home Shop
Alden N. 8 M MI MI CN Son
Ellsworth 4 M MI MI CN Son
(Married 20 years, 4 children, 4 living)
1920 Federal Census of Cedar Springs, Solon Twp., Kent County, MI (192
Frank E. Bassett 49 M MI MA MA Head Merchant
Maggie 50 F CN CN CN Wife Housekeeper
Erwin 28 M MI MI CN Son Shoe Factory
Aldin M. 17 M MI MI CN Son Attending School
Ellsworth M. 12 M MI MI CN Son
(Living on Michigan Street)
1930 Federal Census of Solon Twp., Kent County, Michigan (5 Apr 1930)
Frank E. Bassett 60 M MI MA MI Head Proprietor Restaurant
Maggie E. 60 F CN CN CN Wife (1875)
Ellsworth E. 22 M MI MI CN Son
(Married at 20 & 20)
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Bassett Family Association Database
1871 - 1955 (83 years)