Charles Z. Bassett descends from #4B William Bassett of Lynn as follows:
Roger Bassett and wife Ann Holland
William Bassett (b. 1623) and wife Sarah Burt
William Bassett (b. 1647) and wife Sarah Hood
John Bassett (b. 1682) and wife Abigail Berry
Zephaniah Bassett and wife Mary
Edward Bassett (b. 1742) and wife Huldah Cleverly
Samuel Bassett (b. 1775) and wife Elizabeth Scott
Zephaniah Bassett (b. 1806) and wife Amelia Towne
Charles Z. Bassett
Charles Z. Bassett first worked with his father as a shipsmith. He later became a dealer in cutlery, fishing gear and bicycles.
Picture of an old Appleton & Bassett fishing reel
Illustrated Boston
The Metropolis Of New England (1889)
Geo. B. Appleton & Co.
Geo. B. Appleton & Co, Importers and Dealers in Cutlery, Fancy Hardware, Skates and Fishing Tackle, No. 304 Washington Street. – The most progressive firm engaged in the importation and sale of cutlery, Leather goods, fancy hardware, fishing tackle and skates, in this city is that of Messrs. Geo. B. Appleton & Co. Their methods, character and quality of stock bear no comparison with the average dealer in this line. Every class in the community finds it pleasant and profitable to buy here, where is carried the finest assortment in this line in town. The business of this enterprising house was originally established January 1, 1883, by Messrs. Appleton & Litchfield, who were succeeded by the present firm on November 15, 1887. The store is spacious and attractive, and the proprietors bring to bear ample resources and perfected facilities in collecting together from the four corners of the earth such a bewildering, yet charming display of the unique and the useful, the novel and the beautiful, in the lines of cutlery, fancy hardware, fishing tackle, etc. The stock embraces the products of the most celebrated makers both in Europe and America. In cutlery the assortments include the best ivory handled knives, forks, carvers, slicers, steels, knife-rests, spoons of solid silver and heaviest electro-plate; also, beautiful sets of knives, forks and spoons in satin-lined cases, admirably suited for wedding and holiday presents. In fancy hardware Messrs. Appleton & Co. show one of the largest and most serviceable varieties in America, while as regards fishing tackle the assortment is unequaled anywhere for material, design and novelty. It is simply impossible to particularize, or to attempt an enumeration of the goods in stock. It is safe to say they keep everything. The copartners, Messrs. Geo. B. Appleton and Charles Z. Bassett, are both natives of Boston and gentlemen of large experience, eminent business ability and strict integrity.
Bicycle Trade Record, 1895
Boston, Mass. – Appleton & Bassett, Hardware and fishing tackle, have gone into bicycles, and are handling a high grade wheel known as “Appleton and Bassett’s Special.”
Boston Herald, Massachusetts, Sunday, August 4, 1901
Liquidation Sale for Appleton & Bassett after the death of Charles Z. Bassett
Boston Herald, Massachusetts, Sunday, October 13, 1901