Ferdinand H. Bassett descends from William Bassett of Plymouth as follows:
William Bassett and wife Elizabeth
Nathaniel Bassett (b. 1628) and wife Dorcas Joyce
Joseph Bassett (b. 1669) and wife Susannah Howes
Daniel Bassett (b. 1710 and wife Elizabeth Crowell
Daniel Bassett (b. 1736) and wife Hannah Studley
Joseph Bassett (b. 1763) and wife Nancy Howes
Gerry Bassett (b. 1810) and wife Bethia C. Hallett
Ferdinand Hallett Bassett (b. 1842 and wife Caroline Baker
F. H. Bassett Meats Groceries Fruits (to the right of Megathlin’s Drug Store)
Captain Ferdinand H. Bassett, son of Gerry Bassett, was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, March 28, 1842, died December 12, 1902. He was educated in the public schools of the village of Hyannis in his native town, and early in life began to follow the sea on his father’s ship. He became a master mariner in course of time and commanded a vessel in the coast trade. In 1885, on account of failing eyesight, he retired from the sea and established himself in business in Hyannis as a dealer in groceries and provisions. Owing to his ill health, much of the care and management of the business was assumed by his capable wife. The business was successfully conducted after his death by his widow, assisted by their two sons, under the old firm name. He was a Republican in politics, and a Universalist in religion. He married, January 1, 1874, Caroline Elizabeth Baker, born May 24, 1846, at South Dennis, Massachusetts, daughter of Judah Baker (see Baker VI). Three children: 1. Ferdinand C., but known as F. Clifton, born March 29, 1876; an accountant in Boston; married Stella F. Nickerson; two children: Muriel and Leonard. 2. Elisha B., born October 1, 1877; a partner in the grocery business with his brother in Hyannis; married Lillie F. Washburn, who died after one year, leaving a daughter, Frances Elizabeth. 3. Winthrop Davis, born July 19, 1880; in grocery business with brother, Elisha B.; married Millicent Bacon; one son, Russell Fearing.