Francis Marion Bassett

1835 - 1917  (81 years)

• Name	Francis Marion Bassett
  Born	28 Nov 1835	New Yor
  Gender	Male
  Died	23 Nov 1917	New York
  Notes	Francis was a farmer in Andover, New York. Also was an assessor for nine years and supervisor in Independence, New York for two years. Greenwood New York Times, November, 1917 Francis M. Bassett Francis M. Bassett was born in Independence, N. Y., Nov. 28th, 1835 and passed away at his home in this village, Friday night Nov. 23rd, from a complication of troubles. Several years ago he had a stroke of paralysis from which he never recovered. September 1862 he married Miss Marcella Crandall and to them were| born eight children, four of whom are living, Mrs. Geo. Bloss, Mrs. Park Rogers, and Mrs. Wm. Bines all of Andover, and one son, Louis S. Bassett, of Independence, also one sister, Mrs. Betsy Kingsbury of Rushford, N.Y. In early life Mr. Bassett united with the Seventh-day Church at Independence and was a faithful, consistent member of that church to the time of his departure. The greater part of his life was spent on the farm at Independence until a few years ago he retired and moved to Andover. He served his country in the Civil War for three years and was a member of Seaman Post G.A.R. He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters and one son,, several grandchildren and many relatives, neighbors and friends. Quiet and unassuming he lived the ?simple life? but was always ready and willing to do his part. The funeral was held at the home on Pleasant Ave., Monday, at 11 a.m.; interment at Independence, Rev. V.L. Eggleston officiating.
  Person ID	I08723	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	17 Feb 2015

  
  

  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	Marcella Crandall,   d. Deceased
  Married	20 Jul 1862
  Children	1. Carrie May Bassett,   b. 13 May 1863,   d. Deceased  [Natural]   2. Martha Elizabeth Bassett,   b. 8 May 1866, Independence, Allegany County, New York ,   d. 20 Oct 1941, New York  (Age 75 years) + 3. Louis Stockton Bassett,   b. 27 Oct 1869, Independence, Allegany County, New York ,   d. 9 Jan 1938, New York  (Age 68 years)   4. Florence Marcella Bassett,   b. 13 Sep 1872,   d. Deceased  [Natural] + 5. Mabel Clare Bassett,   b. 9 Feb 1874, Independence, Allegany County, New York ,   d. 7 Jun 1940, Andover, Allegany County, New York  (Age 66 years)  [Natural]   6. Bessie Bassett,   b. 7 Dec 1877,   d. Sep 1879  (Age 1 years)  [Natural]   7. Jessie Bassett,   b. 7 Dec 1877,   d. Sep 1879  (Age 1 years)  [Natural]   8. James Earl Bassett,   b. 11 Apr 1882,   d. 7 Dec 1883, Independence, New York  (Age 1 years)
  Family ID	F03750	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart