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Russell Bassett

Male 1783 - 1851  (67 years)


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  • Name Russell Bassett 
    Born 5 Nov 1783  Sandgate, Bennington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID F5D4CD3FB2237C4BA395ACA51BC7B7059819 
    Died 18 Sep 1851  Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 3B36222. Russell Bassett, son of Enoch and Esther (Bristall) Bassett, was born 5 Nov 1784 in Sandgate, Bennington, Vermont. He died 18 Sep 1851 in Salem, Washington County, New York. He married Anna Murdock on 6 Sep 1806. She was born 9 Aug 1785. She died 5 Apr 1860, aged 75 years, in Salem, Washington County, New York at the home of her son-in-law William Coon. Both are buried at the Old Cemetery in Salem, Washington County, New York. (FB - Family bible, N.J. Chapter of DAR of Montclair, New Jersey) (WCMN - Washington County Marriage Notices)

      BIRTH: From BENNINGTON COUNTY, VERMONT. LAND RECORDS No. 3; 1793-6; p. 93 (Sandgate). FHL Film No.: 28810. "Russill Bassitt born November 5th AD 1783."

      DEATH: Russell Bassett died September 18, 1851 in Salem, NY age 67 years. Salem Press. DEATH NOTICES FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK NEWSPAPERS, by Jackson, Mary S. and Edward F.; Heritage Books Inc. 1995. Copy in the Bancroft Public Library, Salem, New York.

      BURIAL: Tombstone inscription in the Salem, Washington, New York Old Burial Grounds: Russell Bassett, died Sept 18, 1851, ae. 67 yr.

      Russel Basset family found in the 1810 Census of Salem, Washington, New York . (10200-10200)
      1 male under 10 [likely Daniel],
      2 males 16-25 [Russell was 26, and another.],
      1 female under 10 [likely Rebecca],
      2 females 16-25 [likely Anna and another]. [Could the extras be Lewis & Amy?]) (1810 Census of Salem,
      Washington, New York; Roll: 30; Page: 447; Image: 340.00. From Ancestry.com.)

      Russell Bassett family found in the 1820 Census of Salem, Washington, New York. (110010-32011, 2 in Agriculture)
      1 male under 10 [likely Thomas],
      1 male 10-16 [likely Daniel],
      1 male 26-45 [likely Russell]
      3 females under 10 [likely Ann Eliza, Jane Agnes, & Esther Mary],
      2 females 10-16 [likely Rebecca & ??],
      1 female 26-45 [likely Anna],
      1 female over 45 [Could be Russell's mother, Esther. Enoch died 19 Mar 1824.]
      (1820 Census of Salem, Washington, New York; Roll: M33-76; Page: 185; Image: 323.From Ancestry.com.)

      Russell Bassett family was found in the 1825 New York State Census in Salem, Washington, New York. (Abstract of the 1825 New York State Census, Washington County, taken July 1825; Page 76. From :”Tree Talks” December 1998; Central New York Genealogical Society; Salt Lake Family History Library; 974.749 X28b 1825. See Also FHL Film # 513913.)
      A: 3 males [likely Russell (43), Daniel (16), & Thomas (12)].
      B: 6 females [likely Anna (38), Rebecca (17), Ann Eliza (13), Jane Agnes (9), Esther Mary (8), & another].
      D: 1 voter [likely Russell].
      F: 1 pauper [?].
      J: 1 female, married <45 [likely Anna (38)].
      K: 1 female unmarried 16-45 [likely Rebecca (17)].
      L: 3 females, unmarried <16 [likely Ann Eliza (13), Jane Agnes (9), & Esther Mary (8)].
      Q: 1 Female died in last year [Could be Russell’s mother Esther (64), widow of Enoch. She died 12 Mar 1825.]

      Russell Bassett family was found in the 1830 Census of Salem, Washington, New York. (0012101-0012101)
      1 male 10-15 [?],
      2 males 15-20 [likely Thomas & ?],
      1 male 20-30 [likely Daniel],
      1 male 40-50, [lilkey Russell],
      1 female 10-15 [likely Esther Mary],
      2 females 15-20 [likely Jane Agnes & Ann Eliza],
      1 female 20-30 [likely Rebecca],
      1 female 40-50 [likely Anna], (1830 Census of Salem, Washington, New York; Roll: 111; Page: 215; Image: 11.
      From Ancestry.com.)

      Russell Bassett family was found in the 1840 Census of Salem, Washington, New York. (01001001-00000101) Note: Russell Bassett, Peter, James, & Peter Jr. Crookshanks are listed side by side. (1840 Census of Salem, Washington, New York; Roll: 348; Page: 160. From Ancestry.com)

      Russell Bassett family in the 1850 Census of Salem, Washington, New York. Census taken on 10 Aug 1850. (Roll: M432_611; Page: 266; Image: 189. (Ancestry.com).)
      Russel Bassett 65 M None $500 VT
      Anna Bassett 64 F Mass
      Anna Bassett 10 F N Y

      WILL: Russell Bassett's will was proved 2 Jul 1860. The will was written 23 Feb 1849. I Russell Bassett of Salem in the county of Washington and state of New York ... do make ... my last will and testament....
      First: I direct my executrix ... to pay all my just debts....
      Second: I give ... to my beloved and affectionate wife Anna Bassett all my personal property....
      Third: I give ... all my real estate situate in the town of Salem or elsewhere ...to my beloved wife Anna Bassett to be used ... during her natural life - and after the decease of my said wife I give said real estate to my daughter Agnes Wells....
      I Hereby appoint ... my beloved wife Anna Bassett sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament.
      ... In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23d February 1849.
      Russell Bassett (Seal)
      Witnessed by: B. Blair, Salem, N. Y. Nathan Orcutt, Salem, N. Y.
      The will is found in: Washington County, New York Wills. Vol.: H; Page; 78. FHL Film # 513867.
    Person ID I6844  3B Thomas Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 5 May 2015 

    Father Enoch Bassett,   b. 1760,   d. 19 Mar 1824, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Esther Bristall,   b. 1761, of Sandgate, Bennington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Mar 1825, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 20 Jun 1781  Sandgate, Bennington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • MARRIAGE: Enoch Bassitt married Esther Bristall June 20, 1781 in Sandgate. (Sandgate Land V. 3, p. 93)
    Family ID F2458  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anna Murdock,   b. 9 Aug 1785, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Apr 1860, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 6 Sep 1806  of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Rebecca M. Bassett,   b. 19 Oct 1807, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    +2. Daniel Harvey Bassett,   b. 27 Mar 1809, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Oct 1879, Pittsfield, Masachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     3. Ann Eliza Bassett,   b. 13 Dec 1810, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1811, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     4. Ann Eliza Bassett,   b. 8 Dec 1811, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    +5. Thomas R. Bassett,   b. 19 May 1813, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    +6. Jane Agnes Bassett,   b. 14 Aug 1814, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jun 1890, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
    +7. Esther Mary Bassett,   b. 19 May 1817, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 1841  (Age 23 years)
    Last Modified 27 May 2015 
    Family ID F2460  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart