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Ellie Lesley Simons

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  • Name Ellie Lesley Simons 
    Gender Female 
    _UID E9299E0F2121464BA03A33555273404E4794 
    Notes 
    • Ellie Simons was of the Simons Brothers Thimbles famly.

      Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania Biography, Volume XXV
      Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc. 1945
      Bassett, Edward Morris - Business Leader
      ......Edward M. Bassett married, in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1910, Ellie Lesley Simons, daughter of Frederick Myerle and Marian (Lesley) Simons. They became the parents of three children, two daughters and a son: 1. Kathryn, born September 19, 1912, studied at the Agnes Irwin School, Philadelphia, where she was graduated in 1931, and had a year at Allegheny College and a year at Swarthmore College, after which she took a secretarial course at the Peirce School, in Philadelphia; later she became secretary at the Land Title & Trust Company of Philadelphia, in the New Business Department, and at the time of writing she is secretary to the alumni executive secretary of Swarthmore College, at Swarthmore. 2. Elizabeth, born April 19, 1914, attended the Agnes Irwin School, and after graduation there in 1932, had a year at Adelphi College, Garden City, Long Island, New York; she is the captain, at the time of writing, of the Media Regional Motor Corps of the American Red Cross. 3. Edward Morris, Jr., born February 15, 1922, graduated from George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania; and attended Swarthmore College until February, 1943.......

      Soon to Celebrate Seventy-five Years as
      Member of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
      Elizabeth Bassett is daughter of landowner who gave original grounds for church
      Elizabeth Bassett is the third generation of five that have been active members of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC). She was confirmed at SPC in April 1928, and 74 years later is still a devoted attendee and member of SPC's Women's Association. She lived in Swarthmore in the same house in which she was born for more than 70 years until recently moving to Whitehorse Village. Holding the church dear to her heart, Elizabeth states, "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church is my home".
      Frederick M. Simons, Elizabeth's grandfather, gave the original land on which the church was built in 1895. He was one of 24 charter members and ultimately became an elder. Her parents were also members and had three children whom are all active participants at the church today. Elizabeth's siblings, Edward M. Bassett Jr. and Kathryn Bassett were both trustees. Elizabeth's nephew, William D. Bassett, is a present member of the Memorial & Gifts Committee, and his wife Adele is a member of the Worship Committee. Elizabeth's grandnephew, Graham W. Bassett, is the fifth generation of Bassetts to attend SPC. He is a senior at the Shipley School and is active in the church's summer work program.
      Elizabeth notes that gradual increase in membership and the active involvement of younger generations as some of the most notable changes of SPC since she first attended. Many renovations have taken place throughout the years as well, including the new fellowship hall and kitchen, Tyson Courtyard, McQuade Library, and McCahan Hall. The continuing value and genuine quality of the ministry today is one of the many key incentives that persuades Elizabeth to make the 25-minute journey to church every Sunday. Throughout her involvement at SPC, she has made many friends, and more than 38 SPC members live in her retirement community.
      Elizabeth's bright and warm personality continues to bring smiles to SPC congregants. The church has been an immensely positive influence in her life, much in part due to the perpetual quality of the services, ministry, and membership. Elizabeth fondly states, "I will be 89 years old in April 2003 and hope to celebrate (the Lord willing!) my 75 years as a member!"
    Person ID I1615  4B William Bassett of Lynn, Massachusetts
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2012 

    Father Frederick Myerle Simons 
    Mother Marian Lesley 
    Family ID F742  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edward Morris Bassett, Sr.,   b. 13 Mar 1883, Salem, New Jersey Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Aug 1941, Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 22 Oct 1910  Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Kathryn (Kay) Bassett,   b. 19 Sep 1912, Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jan 1986, Springfield, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     2. Elizabeth Bassett,   b. 19 Apr 1914,   d. 18 Sep 2010  (Age 96 years)
    +3. Living
    Family ID F554  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart