Daniel Stevenson Bassett descends from #67B Archibald Bassett as follows:
Archibald Bassett (b. 1804) and wife Sarah Ann
Daniel S. Bassett (b. 1830) and wife Emeline S.
George Washington Bassett (b. 1854) and wife Mary Eva Reynolds
Daniel Stevenson Bassett (b. 1877) married Katherine M. Lenahan
Daniel Stevenson Bassett, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1907
Philadelphia Inquirer, 1907
Soldier’s Secret Bride Two Years
Elopement to New York on Dare Revealed
by Accidental Showing of Wedding Ring
Married almost two years, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Bassett, both of whom are well known in northeastern social circles, have just made their wedding public. The announcement was made last Saturday, and followed the finding of a wedding ring upon the bride’s finger by her mother.
The room is the national Quartermaster General of the American Veterans of Foreign Service, and is a well known Kensington business man. The bride was Miss Katherine M. Lenahan, the daughter of Mrs. L. Lenahan, of 639 East Westmoreland street. The young couple had known each other but eight months before the wedding. On Easter Sunday morning, April 23, 1905, they attended the services at the East Allegheny Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Bassett was escorting the young woman home, when he turned to her abruptly and said:
“I dare you to elope to New York with me.”
“I’ll take your dare,” said the girl. The couple went to New York the same afternoon, and that evening were married at “The Little Church Around the Corner,” by Rev. E.P. Houghton. They returned to this city, and said nothing of the marriage.
They maintained their secret so well, that not even their relatives knew of the wedding until last Saturday. Then, the bride forgot and wore the tell-tale ring to the dining table. Explanations were asked by Mrs. Lenahan, and when given, the young couple were given the maternal blessing. Then all the relatives were informed, and all are so well pleased with the match that they have arranged a reception for the young couple at R. Bassett’s former home, at 1924 East Arizona street, for next Wednesday evening.
Prominent among the guests at this affair will be veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine campaigns. During the strife with Spain, the groom served as a member of Company K, Third Pennsylvania Regiment. Later, he enlisted with Company F, Twenty-first Regiment, U.S.A., and was in the Philippines from 1899 until 1902. During that time he participated in 19 engagements and was a scout in the government service for ten months Bassett is now commander of General Henry W. Lawton Post, American Veterans of Foreign Service.
The young couple are now residing at 3152 Frankford avenue.