Bassett Family Association Database

Randolph Stockdale Bassett

Male 1855 - 1919  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Randolph Stockdale Bassett was born on 28 Jun 1855 in Illinois (son of John Parker Bassett and Elizabeth Ann Reese); died on 19 Sep 1919 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

    Notes:

    An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California
    Randolph S. Bassett

    Randolph S. Bassett is one of the most active and energetic business men in the city of Pomona. His music store is on Second street, in the Johnson Block, where he has the largest stock of pianos, organs and other musical instruments to be found in Southern California outside of the city of Los Angeles. He is also the agent of the Domestic, White, New Home and Davis sewing machines. Is real-estate agent and dealer, personally devoting his time to this branch of his business. Besides his city trade, he is largely engaged in country business, employeing a corps of energetic agents and five teams, which are constantly traveling through the county. Mr. Bassett was born in Marshall County, Illinois, in 1856. His father, John P. Bassett, was a native of Kentucky, and a contractor and architect by profession. His mother, Elizabeth (Reece) Bassett, was born in Ohio. Mr. Bassett, after receiving a good business education, commenced his career as a clerk. Being of an ambitious temperament and desirous of improving his condition, at the age of eighteen years he came to California and located at Santa Barbara. After clerking in a book and stationary store at that place for some months, he entered into business as a dealer in lime, cement and building material. He conducted that business until 1877, and then located in San Francisco, where he engaged in the furniture business, under the firm name of Bassett & McPhail, on Ellis street. In 1879 he sold out, and after some months, during which he was employed in the large furniture establishment of J.E. Davis at Sacramento, he took up his residence in Nevada City and there opened a book, stationery and music store under the firm name of Brand & Bassett. This business he conducted with success until failing health in 1882 compelled his seeking a more desirable climate, and after a trip to the Sandwich Islands he came to Los Angeles County and located at Pomona, where he entered into business, first as a dealer in books and stationery and then in musical instruments, and finally, in 1885, adding that of real-estate agent to his other enterprises. Mr. Bassett is a strong believer in the future of his beautiful valley, and is greatly interested in the development of its wonderful resources. Much credit is due him for the time and means he has devoted in showing to the world the products of this section of Los Angeles County. He accompanied the first displays sent by his county to St. Louis, Missouri, in September, 1887; Columbus, Ohio, September, 1888, and other points East; and in February, 1888, had charge of Pomona?s fine display of citrus and other fruits at Riverside. He is the owner of several orchards near the city, which he is devoting to oranges, French prunes, peaches, apricots, apples, etc. In political action he has long been identified with the Republican party. Locally, he has been elected a member of the city council on the anti-saloon ticket. He is a member of Etna Lodge, N. 107, Knights of Pythias, of Pomona. He is one of the progressive men of his wide-awake city, and is sure to be found as an active worker in any enterprise that in his opinion will advance the interests of the community in which he resides. In 1884 Mr. Bassett was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Camfield, the daughter of Joshua Camfield, a native of England, but now a resident of Los Angeles. Mrs. Bassett was born in Indiana, but came to California in 1878.



    1900 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (6 Jun 1900)
    Randolph Bassett 42 M Jun 1857 IL NY OH Agt Real Estate
    Nassie? 36 F May 1864 IN EN EN
    Maud 10 F Jun 1889 CA IL IN
    (Living at 839 Broadway) (Married 16 years, 1 child, 1 living)

    1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (23 Apr 1910)
    Randolph S. Bassett 53 M NY OH OH Head Real Estate Own Bus.
    Nancy 45 F IN EN EN Wife
    Maud H. 20 F CA IL IN Daughter
    (Living at 216 East Eleventh) (Married 25 years, 1 child, 1 living)

    1920 Federal Census of Oakland, Alameda County, CA (12 Jan 1920)
    Latham McDougal 30 M CA CA KY Head Civil Engineer State
    Maude 30 F CA IL IN Wife
    Robert 4 10/12 M CA CA CA Son
    Marion 2/12 F CA CA CA Daughter
    Nancie Bassett 55 F IN EN EN MotherL
    (Living at 919 Mono St.)

    Family/Spouse: Nancy Camfield. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Maud Helene Bassett was born in 1890 in California.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Parker Bassett was born on 08 Oct 1819 in Ohio (son of John Bassett and Anna Parker); died on 22 Dec 1907.

    Notes:

    1850 Federal Census of LaSalle County, Illinois
    John L. Bassett 29 M Ohio Farmer 1,000
    Elizabeth 28 F Ohio
    Rachel Ann 7 F Ohio
    Anacilla 4 F Ohio
    Elizabeth 1 F Illinois
    John Snedaker 19 M Ohio Carpenter

    1860 Federal Census of LaSalle County, Illinois
    John Bassett 39 M Ohio Master Carpenter
    Elizabeth 37 F Ohio
    Rachel 17 F Ohio
    Anasela? 13 F Ohio
    Elizabeth 11 F Illinois
    John 9 M Illinois
    Charles 7 M Illinois
    Randolph 4 M Illinois

    1870 Federal Census of Eden Township, LaSalle County, Illinois
    John P. Bassett 50 M Ohio House Carpenter
    Elizabeth 48 F Ohio Keeping House
    Libbie 21 F Illinois At home
    Charles 16 M Illinois Carpenter app.
    Randolph 14 M Illinois At home

    Los Angeles Times, December 1907
    John Parker Bassett

    Bassett, December 22, John Parker Bassett. Deceased was born in Ohio October 8, 1918, was married to Elizabeth Reese – April 26, 1842. Three sons and one daughter survive him. They are J.P. Bassett and R.S. Bassett of Los Angeles, Charles W. Bassett of Santa Barbara, and Mrs. R.A. Phillips of Pomona. He died at the home of his son, J. P. Bassett, and the sons and daughter were with him at the last. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Mrs. R.A. Phillips, corner Seventh and Gary street, Pomona, Tuesday, December 26, at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. B.C. Cory and Rev. L. D. Van Arnum.

    John married Elizabeth Ann Reese on 26 Apr 1842 in Brown County, Ohio IGI). Elizabeth was born on 14 Feb 1823; died on 14 Aug 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Ann Reese was born on 14 Feb 1823; died on 14 Aug 1897.

    Notes:

    Los Angeles Herald, Volume 26, Number 320, August 16, 1897
    Pomona

    POMONA, Aug. 15. – (Regular Correspondence) Mrs. J.P. Bassett’s death occurred last evening at about 8:30. Deceased was a well known resident of this place, having resided here for the past ten or twelve years. She leaves a husband and son here. Her son is R.S. Bassett, widely known in Southern Calfornia. The funeral took place from the Bassett home this afternoon at 3 o’clock.

    Children:
    1. Rachael Ann Bassett was born on 07 Feb 1843 in Ohio.
    2. Elizabeth Bassett was born on 17 Feb 1849 in Illinois.
    3. Charles W Bassett was born on 17 Jun 1853 in Illinois.
    4. Emily J Bassett was born on 17 Jan 1845; died on 28 Jul 1846.
    5. John Parker Bassett was born on 17 Dec 1851 in Illinois; died in 1930 in California.
    6. Infant Daughter Bassett was born on 08 Jan 1858.
    7. Inezella Bassett was born on 07 Apr 1847 in Ohio.
    8. 1. Randolph Stockdale Bassett was born on 28 Jun 1855 in Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1919 in Seattle, King County, Washington.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Bassett was born on 31 Dec 1778 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York (son of Jonathan Bassett and Amy Finch); died on 13 Apr 1834 in Byrd Twnshp, Russellville, Brown, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Family records say he was born 11 Jan1779. His cemetery stone reads, 31 Dec 1778.

    He lived 55 years, 3 months, 14 days.

    1820 Federal Census of Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio
    John Bassett 221110-122100-4
    2mU10,2m10-16,1m16-18,1m16-26,1m26-45,1fu10,2f10-16,2f16-26,1f26-45

    1830 Federal Census of Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio
    John Bassett 11100001-1201001
    1mU5,1m5-10,1m10-15,1m50-60,1fU5,2f5-10,1f15-20,1f40-50

    1840 Federal Census of Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio
    Ann Bassett 001010000-00120100
    1m10-15,1m20-30,1f10-15,2f15-20,1f30-40

    Geneva Gazette, February 2, 1814
    A FARM For Sale,

    In the town of Seneca, in the south-east part of No. Nine, adjoining the farm of Mr. Jonathan Squire. – The Farm contains 160 acres, 60 of which are improved – has on it a good hewn log house & barn, with a good orchard of 230 bearing apple and peach trees, and a fine stream of water runs through it; the farm is well calculated for meadow and timber. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same. John Bassett, Seneca, Jan. 26.

    Buried in Baird Burial Grounds are:
    John Bassett, died 13 Apr 1834, aged 55 years, 3 months, 14 days.
    Eli Bassett, died 21 Oct 1830, aged 23 years, 10 months 16 days.
    Harriet E. Bassett (dau. George & Nancy) died 30 Jul 1839, aged 1 year 29 days.
    Emily J. (dau. J.P. & E.A. ) died 28 Jul 1846, aged 1 year 6 months 22 days.
    Amy (Bassett) Rees (wf. J.C. Rees) & dau. of J & A Bassett, died 12 Jun 1847, aged 25 years, 24 days.

    Eckman Family Cemetery, Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio
    Eliza J. Bassett (wf. B.) Stone broken. aged 23 years.

    John married Anna Parker on 15 Feb 1816 in Brown County, Ohio. Anna (daughter of Phineas Parker and Louis Southworth) was born on 06 Mar 1791; died on 12 Nov 1865 in Shelbyville, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Anna Parker was born on 06 Mar 1791 (daughter of Phineas Parker and Louis Southworth); died on 12 Nov 1865 in Shelbyville, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Death Certificate of son, Orin lists his wife as Anna Webb. Family letters written in the 1930's show Anna as the daughter of Phineas Parker.

    1840 Federal Census of Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio
    Ann Bassett 001010000-00120100
    1m10-15,1m20-30,1f10-15,2f15-20,1f30-40

    Children:
    1. 2. John Parker Bassett was born on 08 Oct 1819 in Ohio; died on 22 Dec 1907.
    2. Hester Ann Bassett was born on 19 Mar 1824; died on 03 Jun 1891.
    3. Orin Bassett was born on 17 Aug 1817 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York; died on 25 Nov 1899 in Benton Harbor, Michigan (MDC).
    4. Mary A Bassett was born on 31 Mar 1829; died on 17 Feb 1874.
    5. Amy S Bassett was born on 10 Dec 1821; died on 12 Jun 1847.
    6. Barzilla Bassett was born on 02 Jul 1826 in Russellville, Ohio; died on 21 Aug 1907 in Normal, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jonathan Bassett died about 1778.

    Notes:

    Through DNA testing we now know that this line is descended from William Bassett of Plymouth (Fortune 1621).

    One family letter written in the 1930's says "The family came from Massachusetts or Connecticut to Penn Yan, New York. Through Anna Parker we trace our ancestor back to the Mayflower".

    Jonathan married Amy Finch about 1777 in Goshen, Orange, New York. Amy (daughter of Isaac Finch and Amy Kinney) was born on 31 Mar 1761 in Orange County, New York; died on 01 Dec 1854 in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Amy Finch was born on 31 Mar 1761 in Orange County, New York (daughter of Isaac Finch and Amy Kinney); died on 01 Dec 1854 in Iowa.

    Notes:

    After Jonathan Bassett's death, Amy married Mr Webb and moved to Ohio.

    Children:
    1. 4. John Bassett was born on 31 Dec 1778 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York; died on 13 Apr 1834 in Byrd Twnshp, Russellville, Brown, Ohio.
    2. Hannah Bassett

  3. 10.  Phineas Parker

    Notes:

    Phineas was a Revolutionary War Soldier from Connecticut.

    Phineas married Louis Southworth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Louis Southworth
    Children:
    1. 5. Anna Parker was born on 06 Mar 1791; died on 12 Nov 1865 in Shelbyville, Indiana.
    2. Alexander Parker