James R. Bassett descends from #6B William Bassett of Connecticut as follows:
William Bassett and wife Hannah Dickerman
John Bassett (b. 1652) and wife Mercy Todd
John Bassett (b. 1691) and wife Elizabeth Thompson
William Bassett (b. 1718) and wife Mabel Goodyear
Jared Bassett (b. 1749) and wife Sarah Goodyear
Eli Bassett (b. 1774) and wife Phebe Cook
Daniel Bassett (b. 1813) and wife Fanny Eggleston
Augustus Daniel Bassett (b. 1833) and wife Clarissa Dye
James R. Bassett (b. 1873)
A rare 1932 J.R. Bassett guide boat recently for sale on Boats-from-usa.com.
Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N.Y., Wednesday, May 13, 1925
Mrs. Clarissa Bassett
Mrs. Clarissa Bassett, 81, a life long resident of Henderson Harbor, died Tuesday morning, May 5, at 11 o’clock following an illness of two weeks. She was one of the best known residents of Henderson Harbor having a larage circle of friends among the townspeople and among the tourists.
The funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Mr. Savage of Oswego officiating. Burial was in the local cemetery.
Mrs. Bassett was born in Henderson Harbor, a daughter of Calvin and Betsie Dye, and was married 64 years ago to Augustus Bassett, who died about 35 years ago.
She is survived by two children, Mrs. Masie Poole and James Bassett, a well known boat builder, both of Henderson Harbor; one nephew, Lamort Bassett of Henderson Harbor; and one niece, Naomi Bassett of Michigan.
Bluebird, a J. R. Bassett built boat from Henderson Harbor and Henderson, by Timothy W. Lake