John Chandler Bassett

1826 - 1909  (83 years)

• Name	John Chandler Bassett
  Born	26 Jan 1826	Marlborough, Bennington County, Vermont   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Aug 1909	Andover, New York   [1]
  Notes	The Sun, Alfred, New York, August 25, 1909 Obituary John Chandler Bassett was born in Bennington County, Vermont, January 26, 1826, and died in Andover, Aug. 17, 1909. He was the fifth child of John Chandler Bassett and Martha St. John. In 1828 the parents moved to Independence and left their two year old child for a time with his grandparents at Walton, in Delaware Co. He afterwards joined the family at the Independence farm where much of his life was spent. In early manhood he joined the Independence S.D.B. church, of which he has been a consistent member of more than 60 years. During all this time he has led an earnest consecrated Christian life, which has endeared him to all who knew him. Sept. 30, 1850, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Reading, who survives him. Six children blessed this union, of whom four are now living: Henry K. Bassett of Independence, T. Eugene Bassett of Oswego, Thomas Bassett of Andover, and Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter of Elizabethton, Tenn. In 1882 Mr. Bassett moved to Alfred to give the advantages of a higher education to his two younger children. Ten years later they removed to Andover where they have since resided. Many people have enjoyed the hospitality of the home of ?Father? and ?Mother? Bassett, as they are lovingly known by their friends. Mr. Bassett had been in failing health for some time, and on the morning of Aug. 17 he quietly fell asleep. The family gathering at his home on Aug. 19 was a sorrowful one, but there was, no doubt, a joyful reunion in Heaven. Besides his parents, eight brothers and sisters and two children had preceded him to the Heavenly home. Five brothers and sisters are living, as follows: Mrs. Betsey Kingsbury of Rushford, N.Y., Mrs. Julia Chrisman of Walton, George H. Bassett of Woodhull, Francis M. Bassett of Andover and Mrs. Eliza E. Stillman of Boston, Mass. The Rev. Ira Lee Cottrell, a former pastor, conducted the funeral service, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Boynton of the Baptist church. Mr. Cottrell gave a helpful talk on Immortality, and paid a fine tribute to the character of Mr. Bassett. The interment was in the family lot at Independence. 1860 Federal Census of Independence, Allegany County, New York (22 Jun 1860) John C. Bassett 34 M Vermont Farmer 4500 700 Eliza 28 F New York Mary 8 F New York Henry 6 M New York Eugene 4 M New York Martha 61 F New York Frances M. 24 M New York Farm Laborer Eliza E. 19 F New York Adelia Kingsbery 40 F New York Domestic
  Person ID	I08707	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	16 Jan 2018

  
  

  Father	John Chandler Bassett,   b. 26 Apr 1795, Wilmington, Windham County, Vermont ,   d. 13 Jan 1859, Independence, New York  (Age 63 years)
  Mother	Martha St. John,   b. 28 Sep 1798, Walton, Delaware County, New York ,   d. 30 Jan 1873, Independence, New York  (Age 74 years)
  Married	17 Dec 1819	Walton, Delaware County, New York
  Notes	Marriage date could have been 21 October 1818. John and Martha were married by Rev. Mr. Bassett.
  Family ID	F02014	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Reading,   b. Abt 1832,   d. Deceased
  Married	30 Sep 1850
  Children	+ 1. Henry King Bassett,   b. 1 May 1854,   d. Deceased  [Natural] + 2. Thaddeus Eugene Bassett,   b. 20 Jan 1856, Oswego, New York ,   d. Oct 1921  (Age 65 years)  [Natural] + 3. Thomas Reading Bassett,   b. 27 May 1866, Independence, New York ,   d. 14 Dec 1942, Andover, New York  (Age 76 years)  [Natural]   4. Elizabeth Anne Bassett,   b. 27 May 1866,   d. Deceased  [Natural]   5. Mary Alice Bassett,   b. 11 May 1852,   d. Deceased  [Natural]   6. John Bassett,   b. 20 Nov 1858,   d. Deceased  [Natural]
  Family ID	F03742	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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