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- Bay City Times, Bay City, Michigan, Tuesday, August 12, 1890
Past Great Commander of the Great Camp
Arthur Bassett was born at Fairfield, Lenawee county, January 17, 1851. He remained with his parents on the farm until 16 when he was attracted to East Saginaw where he engaged as a drug clerk. In 1868 he went to Detroit and entered the employ of the wholesale drug store of Farrand, Sheeley & Co., remaining with them until 1875 when he went to work in a bank. Four years later he engaged in the drug business on his own account and here we find him today doing a large and lucrative business. In 1879 he joined the Maccabees when the order was under Canadian government and was elected Sir Knight Commander. He took a prominent part in reorganizing the order. In 1885 he was elected Great Lieutenant Commander of the Great Camp for this state. He held the position of commander of his tent for a number of years and has always proved himself to be an earnest worker in the cause.
1900 Federal Census of 1st Ward, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (6 Jun 1900)
Arthur F. Bassett 49 M Jan 1851 MI NY NY Head Loan Agt for Life Ins.
Elizabeth C. 41 F Sep 1858 MI NY CN Wife
Gilbert L. 15 M Aug 1884 MI MI MI Son At School
Arthur F. 6 M Jun 1893 MI MI MI Son At School
Mary M. Rose 25 F Jun 1874 MI GM GM Servant Servant
(Living at 105 Hancock Ave. E.) (Married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living)
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Bassett Family Association Database
1851 - 1916 (65 years)