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- Idaho Statesman
January 29, 1916
Bassett Funeral Saturday
Nampa - The funeral of Irving A. Bassett, who died suddenly Thursday at Bowmont, will be held in this city Saturday afternoon. Services will be conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. W.W. Deal at 1:30, with musical numbers in charge of Mrs. Martin Damer. Burial will be in Kohlerlawn cemetery. Mr. Bassett was born in Michigan on January 22, 1844, and was therefore just past 72 years of age.
Idaho Statesman
January 28, 1916
Find Principal Bassett Dead at Bowmont
Nampa - Early Thursday afternoon word was reached here from Bowmont that Principal I.A. Bassett of the Bowmont school dropped dead near his home between 12 and 1 o'clock. Mr. Bassett was a man of advanced years, being in the early sixties, and it is supposed that heart failure or apoplexy was responsible for his sudden death. He had been in the schoolroom about his accustomed duties during the morning, seemingly in as good health as usual.
Trainmen Find Body
The body was found lying near the railroad track by the crew of the Murphy branch train. It was still warm but life was extinct. Nearby was a halter, death having overtaken him it is said, as he was returning from leading his horse to water. Friends were immediately notified and the sad news was conveyed to Mrs. Florence Appy in this city, a daughter of Mr. Bassett. A physician was also summoned from Nampa to make an examination.
Known in Nampa
It was understood that the body was being brought to Nampa. As Mr. Bassett had lived in Nampa much of the time while not teaching it is thought probable the funeral will be held here. In addition to the daughter, Mrs. Appy, Miss Nellie Appy, a granddaughter, also lives in this city. Information as to other possible relatives could not be obtained.
Marquette County Michigan History
Biographical Sketches
Irving A. Bassett, principal of school, is a native of Oakland County, Michigan, and was born January 22, 1844. Attended school there and completed his education at the State Normal School. After reaching manhood, came to Lake Superior and located at Houghton, and entered the law office of Hon. J.A. Hubbell and began reading law, and remained there with him three years; then was appointed a special agent of the Etna Fire Insurance Company, and removed to Flint and was engaged in business there two years; in 1873, returned to Lake Superior; was engaged in business at Houghton and in teaching at L'Anse until 1880, when he came to Michigamme and took charge of the schools here, and is also correspondent of the "Mining Journal"; he holds the office of Magistrate. Mr. Bassett was united in marriage, August 28, 1868, to Miss Hannah McKendrick, of the city of Detroit. They have five children - Florence L., William L., Robert J., John A. and Daisy.
Portrait and Biographical Album of Oakland County, Michigan
By Chapman Brothers
John Bassett
Mrs. Bassett was born April 17, 1816, in Yates County, New York. She died in March, 1887. Nine of her thirteen children are still living. They are as follows: Samuel, born February 18, 1838. He married Dorinda Holmes, and with his wife and four children resides in Novi Township, Eugene was born December 10, 1840, and married Elizabeth Hamlin, and they with their three children are living at Ypsilanti. Celestia, born May 10, 1842, is the wife of Bathurst Davis, and lives in Waco, Texas. She has been twice married and has three children by the first union. Irving, who was born January 2, 1844, married Hannah McKendrick, and lives at Ironwood, Michigan, with his wife and five children. Mary L., born October 23, 1845, is the wife of Edgar O. Durfee. They live in Detroit and have four children. Truman J., born January 21, 1848, married Mary Baker and makes his home in Detroit. Kate, who was born Aprl 20, 1851, is single. Antoinette, who was born July 8, 1855, is Mrs. Orren S. Hulett and lives in Detroit. She has four children. Vie, born March 5, 1859, married Vernon Merserveau, of St. Louis. They have three children.
1850 Federal Census of Novi Township, Oakland County, Michigan
John Bassett - 34 - M - New York
Arvilla - 35 - F - New York
Samuel - 12 - M - Michigan
Eugene - 9 - M - Michigan
Celicia - 8 - F - Michigan
Ervin - 6 - M - Michigan
Mary - 4 - F - Michigan
Jay - 2 - M - Michigan
Alfred Pettibone - 36 - M - Vermont - Laborer
1860 Federal Census of Novi, Oakland County, Michigan (5 Jun 1860)
John Bassett - 44 - M - New York - Farmer 8000 2400
Erville - 45 - F - New York - House Keeper
Eugene - 20 - M - Michigan - Farmer
Celestia - 18 - F - Michigan - House Keeper
Irving - 16 - M - Michigan - Farmer
Mary - 14 - F - Michigan
Jay -1 2- M - Michigan
Kate - 9 - F - Michigan
Eliza - 5 - F - Michigan
Vie - 1 - F - Michigan
1880 Federal Census of L'Anse, Baraga County, Michigan
Irving A. Bassett - 37 - M - MI------ - Head - Teacher
Hannah - 31 - F - MI-IR-IR - Wife - Keeping House
Florence - 11 - F - MI-MI-MI - Daughter - At School
William - 9 - M - MI-MI-MI - Son
Robert J. - 6 - M - MI-MI-MI - Son
John - 3 - M - MI-MI-MI - Son
1900 Federal Census of Spurgon, Spokane County, Washington (30 Jun 1900)
Irving A. Bassett (D) - 56 - M - Jan 1844 - MI-NY-NY - Head - Attorney at Law
1910 Federal Census of Gustin, Alcona County, Michigan (1 May 1910)
Irving A. Bassett (D) - 66 - M - MI-NY-NY - Head - Teacher Public School
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Bassett Family Association Database
1844 - 1916 (71 years)