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Lyman Augustus Bassett

Male 1825 - 1907  (81 years)


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  • Name Lyman Augustus Bassett 
    Born 25 Oct 1825  Lime Township, Huron County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 15 May 1907  Swanton, Fulton County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 1850 Federal Census of Washington Township, Wood County, Ohio
      Lyman Bassett 24 M Ohio 200
      Cornelia C. 19 F Ohio

      1860 Federal Census of Swan Creek Township, Fulton County, Ohio (14 Jun 1860)
      L.A. Bassett 34 M Ohio Farmer 1600 275
      Cornelia P. 28 F New York
      Hollis 1 M Ohio
      Hannah Wright 36 F New York
      Wm. Gilbert 14 M England Laborer

      1870 Federal Census of Swanton, Fulton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio (16 Jul 1870)
      Lyman Bassett 44 M Ohio Druggist 2000 1500
      Hollis 10 M Ohio Attending school
      Laura Grover 30 F Michigan Keeping House
      Levi S. Bassett 38 M Ohio Farmer 3000 300
      David Lineham 24 M Ireland Day Laborer

      1880 Federal Census of Swanton, Fulton County, Ohio
      L.A. Bassett 54 M OH NY NY Head Physician
      Laura 40 F MI OH OH Wife Keeps House
      Holly S. 21 M OH OH OH Son Telegraph Operator
      Serene Roast 14 F OH GM GM Other Apprentice to Millinery
      (GM - Germany)


      DIED AT 81
      Dr. L. A. Bassett Passed Away at Swanton
      He Was a Pioneer of This County and a Prominent Mas

      Dr. L. A. Bassett, a pioneer settler of this county, died May 10, at
      his home in Swanton, at the advanced age of 81 years. The Delta Atlas, in an
      extended notice of his death says in part:
      Dr. Bassett was the eldest of eleven children of Smith and Hulda
      Bassett. At the age of 18 he was apprenticed to learn the trade of harness
      making, at which he worked nearly four years. Owing to ill health he was
      compelled to give up the trade, and in or about the year 1846 he commenced the
      study of medicine under the instructions of Dr. John R. Osborn, of Wood
      county.
      About the year 1857 Dr. Bassett established himself in Fulton county,
      at a point south of and near the village of Swanton, where he continued his
      professional labors and engaged in other branches of busines
      In his business and professional life Dr. Bassett was successful. In the
      affairs of the village, its improvement and development, he was a prominent
      figure.
      Dr. Bassett was twice married. His first wife was Cornelia Elizabeth
      Farrand, of Sandusky County, Ohio, whom he married in January, 1859. Three
      children were born to this union, only one of whom is now living. In 1870, on
      the 9th day of December, he married Laura A. Grover, daughter of Girden
      Grover, and step-daughter of the late George H. Hollis, of Swan Creek
      Township. The widow, together with his son, Hollis S. Bassett, of Columbus,
      Ohio, and an adopted daughter, Emma L. Bassett, three sisters and two brothers
      survive to mourn his loss.
      Doctor Bassett was made a Master Mason by Wood County Lodge No. 112,
      Bowling Green, Ohio, October 21, 1863. On the organization of the Mason
      Lodge at Swanton, Ohio, he became one of the charter members. He was also a
      member of the Wauseon Chapter, No. 111, Royal Arch Mason, and Wauseon Council,
      No. 68, Royal and Select Masters.


      Fulton County Historical Atlas, 1875 Personal Histori
      Chesterfield Township

      Lyman Augustus Bassett, son of Smith and Hulda (Lee) Bassett of New
      York, was born in Huron County, Ohio, October 15, 1825. He was married to his
      first wife, Cornelia Elizabeth Farrand, January 1, 1850. They had a family of
      three children: Hulda E., born July 10, 1853, died July 10, 1855; Ella L. born
      March 4, 1855; Hollis S., born March 9, 1859. Mr. Bassett was married to his
      second wife, Laura A. Grover, born in Michigan, December 9, 1870. Her parents
      were Gurden and Polly Grover. Mr. Bassett had two brothers in the Union army,
      one died of lung fever, the other was honorably discharged at the close of the
      war. Mr. Bassett settled in Fulton County in 1857. Post-office, Swanton.
      Business, physician and druggist, section 1.
    Person ID I06289  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Father Smith Bassett,   b. 30 Jan 1804,   d. 7 Feb 1883, Weston, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Huldah Lee,   b. 1807, Hanover County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Apr 1883, Weston, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Married 10 Apr 1825  Huron County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Smith and Huldah were married by Charles Rush, Justice of the Peace, Huron County.
    Family ID F01410  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Cornelia Elizabeth Farrand,   d. Deceased 
    Children 
     1. Hulda E. Bassett,   b. 10 Jul 1853,   d. 10 Jul 1855  (Age 2 years)  [Natural]
     2. Ella L. Bassett,   b. 4 Mar 1855,   d. Deceased  [Natural]
     3. Hollis S. Bassett,   b. 9 Mar 1859, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Deceased  [Natural]
    Family ID F02805  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Laura A. Grover,   d. Deceased 
    Married 9 Dec 1870 
    Family ID F02806  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart