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- 1900 Federal Census of Precinct 12, Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado (6 Jun 1900)
Thomas Bassett - 33 - M - Jan 1867 - MO-KY-NW - Head - Merchant - Coal
Gracia M. - 30 - F - May 1870 - OH-VT-VT - Wife
Evalyn - 12 - F - Oct 1887 - MO-MO-OH - Daughter - At School
William W. - 10 - M - Aug 1889 - MO-MO-OH - Son - At School
Thomas E. - 9 - M - Dec 1890 - MO-MO-OH - Son - At School
Burton B. - 4 - M - Aug 1895 - CO-MO-OH - Son - At Kindergarten
(Married 14 years, 4 children, 4 living)
(2128 East 13th Ave.)
1910 Federal Census of Escondido, San Diego County, California (15 Apr 1910)
Gracia M. Bassett (Wd) - 40 - F - OH-VT-VT - Head
William W. - 20 - M - MO-MO-OH - Son - Agent Newspaper
Evalin D. - 21 - F - MO-MO-OH - Daughter - Teacher Kindergarten
Thomas E. - 19 - M - MO-MO-OH - Son - Salesman Retail Drugs
Burton B. - 14 - M - MO-MO-OH - Son - Newsboy Daily paper
William W. Carpenter (Wd) - 75 - M - VT-EN-NH - Father
(Living on Indiana Avenue)
(Gracia had 5 children, 4 living)
1920 Federal Census of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California (6 Jan 1920)
Gracia Bassett (Wd) - 51 - F - OH-NH-VT - Head - Asst. Librarian Church Library
Thomas - 25 - M - MO-MO-OH - Son
San Francisco Call, Volume 113, Number 134, April 13, 1913
Misses A Train, Delays Wedding
Groom Kept Waiting at Church For Two and Half Hours, But Patience Rewarded
(Special Dispatch to The Call)
REDWOOD CITY, April 12 - Because his fiancee, Miss Clarence Brooks missed the noon train out of San Francisco by a fraction of a second today, Burton Bassett, a San Jose business man, was kept "waiting at the church" for two hours and a half this afternoon. Undaunted by the nonappearance of his bride to be, he remained faithfully at the appointed meeting place.
Mr. Bassett's patience was rewarded with the arrival of the 3 o'clock train, which brought his belated sweetheart. They hurried to the county clerk's office, secured a license and were married by Rev. David M. Crabtree of St. Peter's Episcopal church.
After the ceremony they boarded a train for San Francisco. Mrs. Bassett is young and pretty and comes from Denver.
San Francisco Call, Volume 113, Number 138, April 17, 1913
Honeymoon Ends; Bride Arrested
Wife of Burton B. Bassett Is Charged With Kidnapping Husband
(Special Dispatch to The Call)
PALO ALTO, April 16 - The honeymoon of Mrs. Burton B. Bassett was suddenly terminated here yesterday when she was arrested on a charge of kidnapping her husband, a student of 17 years. The boy's family has employed counsel to bring annulment proceedings.
Miss Clarence Brooks came out from Denver a few weeks ago with her mother to visit the Bassetts at their home in Channing avenue. The elder Bassett, now deceased, was formerly an attorney of the Colorado city and the Brooks were old friends.
Young Bassett is attendng a preparatory school in this city for entry to Leland Stanford university. His brother, W.W. Bassett, is well known in track circles in the university and is a member of the team which will compete Saturday.
The student fell in love with the fair visitor under his mother's roof and last Saturday appeared in Redwood City and asked County Clerk Joseph H. Nash for a marriage license. This was refused because of the absence of the bride. Bassett telephoned to Miss Brooks and at 3 o'clock she came. Bassett said he was 22 years old and Miss Brooks said she was 26.
Rev. David M. Crabtree of the Episcopal church married the couple and they went to San Francisco on a honeymoon trip. Monday morning they returned to break the news to the family.
Mrs. Bassett was horrified. She charged the bride with kidnapping her boy and in her anger summoned in the chief of police and had the young woman arrested.
When released, the bride and her mother, Mrs. Brooks, left for San Francisco. Mrs. Bassett says that her son is but 17 and that Miss Brooks is 31.
San Francisco Call, Volume 113, Number 140, April 19, 1913
Young Groom Leaves Home To Join Bride
Mother of 17 Year Old Burton Bassett to Bring Action Under Juvenile Laws
PALO ALTO, April 18 - Burton B. Bassett,, the 17 year old who was married last Saturday in Redwood City to Miss Clarence Brooks, 14 years his senior, left his home today, and his mother,, Mrs. Gratia Bassett, believes that he has joined his bride and her mother, Mrs. Brooks, both of whom left for San Francisco when Bassett's family threatened to have the young woman sent to jail for kidnapping.
W.W. Bassett, the elder brother, has sought counsel, and Mrs. Gratia Bassett today interested City Attorney Norman E. Malcolm in the case. Efforts will be made to thwart any attempt of the couple to leave the state.
Mrs. Bassett stated this evening that she would have a warrant issued against the woman under the state juvenile law regarding the care and custody of a minor child. Annulment proceedings will also be brought.
San Francisco Call, Volume 113, Number 141, April 20, 1913
Student Bridegroom Returns To Mother
Burton B. Bassett Bids Farewell to Bride in City and She Starts Eastward
(Special Dispatch to The Call)
PALO ALTO, April 19 - Burton B. Bassett, the 17 year old Palo Alto student who shocked his relatives by eloping last Saturday with Miss Clarence Brooks, 14 years his senior, returned to his mother's home here today after bidding a final farewell to his bride in San Francisco.
According to Attorney N.E. Malcolm, who is representing Mrs. Gracia Bassett, tthe boy's mother, Burton has come home to stay and has signified his intention of being obedient to his family's wishes. The annulment suit filed by Mrs. Bassett is probably the last chapter in her son's romance.
Mrs. Brooks and her daughter left their apartments at the Hotel Stratford in San Francisco today and it is understood here that they are returning to their home in Denver.
Suit For Annulment Filed
(Special Dispatch to The Call)
SAN JOSE, April 18 - The tale of the shattered romance of a 17 year old bridegroom is told in a suit for annulment filed today by Mrs. Grace Bassett of Palo Alto in behalf of her son, Burton B. Bassett, against his wife, Mrs. Clarence Bassett, who was formerly Miss Clarence Brooks of Denver, Colo.
San Diego Union, April 24, 1913
Dream Of School Days Come True
Burton Bassett, of Escondido, Aged 17, Married Bride Dozen Years His Senior
Special to the Union
ESCONDIDO, April 23 - When Burton B. Bassett, who at the age of 17, has incurred the displeasure of his mother, Mrs. Gracia Bassett, by marrying Miss Clarence Brooks, about a dozen years his senior, was a junior in the Escondido high school, he used to tell the boys and girls at the class parties that while he did not know the name of the girl whom he would make his wife, yet he had decided upon an early matrimonial alliance.
At that time young Bassettm who was known as "Birch", was the assistant circulation manager of the Union and Tribume in Escondido. His mother, Mrs. Gracia Bassett,, is an artist of considerable ability, and at one time conducted a studio at San Diego. She is a widow, and "Birch" is the youngest of three boys.
A few months ago the Bassett family removed to Palo Alto in order to take advantage of better educational facilities there. William is now a sophomore in the Stanford university and Thomas is a freshman. Very little has been heard concernng "Birch", other than he was "working".
The news of his sudden marriage was a surprise to all the friends of the family hereabouts. The information came in a newspaper dispatch, dated at Palo Alto. The story said that when young Bassett learned that his mother had filed suit for the annulment of his marriage he "slipped quietly from home and joined his bride in San Francisco".
San Francisco Call, Volume 114, Number 4, June 4, 1913
Palo Alto Brevities
(Special Dispatch to The Call)
PALO ALTO, June 3 - Judge Richards of San Jose yesterday annulled the marriage of Burton B. Bassett, the 18 year old student, and Miss Clarence Brooks of Denver. The couple eloped to Redwood City two months ago when Miss Brooks was visiting the Bassetts in Palo Alto. Mrs. Gracia Bassett, the boy's mother, brought suit on the ground that her son was under age. She declared the bride is 29 years old.
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1867 - 1941 (74 years)