Thomas Bassett descends from William Bassett of Plymouth as follows:
William Bassett and wife Elizabeth
William Bassett (b. 1624) and wife Mary Raynesford
William Bassett (b. 1656) and wife Rachel Williston
William Bassett (b. 1684) and wife Abigail Bourne
Deacon Thomas Bassett (b. 1718) and wife Patience Toby
William Bassett (b. 1749) and wife Mary Smith
John Bassett (b. 1783) and wife Lucy Fessender
Thomas Bassett (b. 1823) and wife Maria Cutler
Thomas moved to Chicago around 1854 to take over the hat and fur business of his late brother John Albert Bassett.
Los Angeles Herald, February 1, 1900
Was Suddenly Called
Thomas Bassett Succumbs to Attack of Apoplexy
Found in a Dying Condition in St. James Park
Medical Aid Unavailing
Thomas Bassett, who was a member of the city board of education from 1895 to 1897 was found in a dying condition at 6:30 last evening in St. James park, near West Adams street. Dr. J.C. Kirkpatrick and Dr. Jenkins were hastily summoned, but Mr. Bassett died shortly after the physicians’ arrival at the park. The coroner, who had been notified by the police, arrived shortly afterward and permitted the body to be removed to deceased’s late residence, 2644 Portland street, by undertakers Orr & Hines, and announced his intention of holding an inquest today. Dr. Kirkpatrick was of the opinion that such a course was superfluous as he was willing to sign a certificate to the effect that Mr. Bassett had succumbed to an attack of apoplexy.
Mr. Bassett was a widower about 70 years of age, and resided with his two daughters and two grand daughters in a fine residence on Portland street. He was a man of considerable means.