Nehemiah Beach Bassett descended from #1B John Bassett of Connecticut as follows:
John Bassett and wife Margery
Robert Bassett and wife Mary
Robert Bassett (b. 1640) and wife Elizabeth Riggs
Jonadab Bassett (b. 1685) and wife Mary Phippeny
Samuel Bassett (b. 1723) and wife Eunice Beach
Nehemiah Beach Bassett (b. 1770)
Bassett Clock sold at a Christie’s auction for $307,200 in 2006
Advertised in the The Albany Gazette (Albany NY), 23 Oct 1795
“Nehemiah B. Bassett, Clock and Watch Maker, Respectfully informs the Public, that he has commenced business at the sign of the silver watch at No. 12, upper end of Market-street, makes, cleans and repais Clocks and Watches, an warrants them to perform well. Gentlemen that will please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their orders faithfully executed, and on the most reasonable terms. For sale, Watch chains, Seals, Keys, &c.”
Albany Gazette, Albany, New York, Thursday, May 29, 1800
Cabinet, Schenectady, New York, Tuesday, December 10, 1844
Died – In this city, on Saturday morning last, Mr. Nehemiah B. Bassett, in the 75th year of his age.
Mr. Bassett was formerly a citizen of Albany. He was a gentleman of inestimable qualities, and a Christian of exemplary deportment.