Michael’s family has not yet been identified. He shows in the 1940 census of Massachusetts with his wife, brother, sister-in-law and nephew. He may be related to the #107B Bassetts of Syria and Lebanon.
1940 Federal Census of Metheun, Essex County, MA (9 Apr 1940)
Michael J. Bassett 42 M Head Syria Lawrence, MA Proprietor Hardware
Selma A. 34 F Wife MA Lawrence, MA Clerk
Assaph J. 38 M Brother Syria Lawrence, MA Reducer Worsted Mill
Josephine N. 31 F Br. Wife MA Lawrence, MA Winder Worsted Mill
Robert J. 1 M Br. Son MA
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