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- Crosby County Biographies
Crosby County History Book 1876-1977
Roger M. Bassett and family came here in 1882 from New York. This family consisted of the father, 36, the mother, 31, and the children 12, 8, 6, 4 and 2, respectively. The father had been identified with the largest mercantile houses in New York and close application to business had nearly exhausted his health; their home had been one of comfort and luxuries; their object here was restored health, comfort if it could be had and the financial benefits the country was renowned for.
Roger Bassett became acquainted with Colonel Campbell at the XIT ranch at Colorado City, when that was made the XIT supply point and for a time was under him as assistant manager. At the conclusion of that connection it was evident that his business experience and thoroughly restored health and energy could be turned to better account elsewhere than on the ranch and that in time his family would want to return to their old environments. This influenced him to Chicago, but it was not until well established in a business connection there and the children were outgrowing their childhood did the family leave Texas except for occasional visits; meantime the Texas interests had been well looked after by Harry Smith and the boys. When it came time to leave, the second son, Julian, found his attachment so strong for the ranch and farm that he chose to remain.
1880 Federal Census of Manhattan, New York CIty, New York
Roger Bassett - 30 - M - CT-CT-CT - Other - Credit Clerk
Fanny - 28 - F - NC-NC-NC - Wife - At Home
Lewis - 9 - M - NY-CT-NC - Son - At School
Roger - 4 - M - NY-CT-NC - Son - At Home
Ida - 2 - F - NY-CT-NC - Daughter - At Home
(Living in a Boarding House)
1900 Federal Census of Hyde Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (8 Jun 1900)
Rodger M. Bassett - 52 - Apr 1848 - M - CT-CT-CT - Head - Credit Man
Frances - 47 - Mar 1853 - F - NC-NC-NC - Wife
Louis G. - 28 - Jul 1871 - M - NY-CT-NC - Son - Western Electric
Mathie C. - 28 - Jan 1872 - F - CA-KY-MD - Daughter-in-law
Marcus G. - 1 - May 1899 - M - IL-NY-CA - Grandson
Ida Eugena - 21 - Aug 1878 - F - NY-CT-NC - Daughter
Marie Louise - 18 - Jul 1881 - F - NY-CT-NC - Daughter - Security Editor Event Magazine
(Married 30 years, 5 children, 5 living)
(Married 2 years, 2 children, 1 living)
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Bassett Family Association Database
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