Katherine S. Bassett

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1900 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (11 Jun 1900)
J.E. Bassett - 38 - Mar 1861 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Merchant
Catherine - 37 - Feb 1863 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Catherine - 13 - Feb 1887 - F - MA-KY-KY - Daughter - At school
Francis - 11 - Aug 1888 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter - At school
Edward - 3 - Jul 1896 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son
(Married 14 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1910 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (22 Apr 1910)
Jas. E. Bassett - 49 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Retail Merchant shoe store
Katherine - 47 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Katherine - 23 - F -MA-KY-KY - Daughter
Francis - 19 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
James E. Jr. - 14 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son
(Married 24 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1920 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (3 Jan 1920)
James E. Bassett - 59- M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Merchant and banker
Katherine - 50 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Katherine S. - 28 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
James E. - 23 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son

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Lexington Leader, Kentucky, Sunday, August 10, 1941
Death Claims J.E. Bassett
Retired Lexington Business Man Dies

James Edward Bassett, 80, of 431 Fayette park, retired Lexington business man, died late yesterday afternoon at his home after a long illness.
A native of Lexington, Mr. Bassett was born Nov. 18, 1860, the son of the late Elizabeth Slaughter and Squire Bassett.
He received his early education in private schools of the city and was graduated from Transylvania College.
Mr. Bassett was married to Miss Katherine Stanhope on May 4, 1886.
In 1882 he joined his father in business in the firm of S. Bassett and Sons and later succeeded his father as president of the Fayette National bank. In recent years he was connected with the firm of J. W. Stoll and Company.
He was lifelong member of the Second Presbyterian church and was an elder in the church for many years.
Mr. Bassett is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Irwin N. Lee and Miss Katherine Bassett, both of Lexington; one son, J. Edward Bassett Jr.; a grandson, J. Edward Bassett III, and a sister, Miss Anna Bassett, all of Lexington.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 4 o?clock Monday afternoon with Dr. T.W. Rainey, pastor of the Mt. Horeb Presbyterian church, officiating.


1870 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (22 Aug 1870)
Squire Bassett - 46 - M - Kentucky - Boot & Shoe Merchant 27,000 22.500
Elizabeth - 40 - F - Kentucky
Slaughter - 17 - M - Kentucky
Fanny - 14 - F - Kentucky
Lillie - 12 - F - Kentucky
Edward - 9 - M - Kentucky
Emma - 2 - F - Kentucky

1880 Federal Census of 4th Ward, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Squire Bassett - 56 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Shoe Merchant
Elizabeth - 50 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife - Keeping House
Edward - 17 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son - At Home
Emma - 12 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
Anna W. - 10 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
Mary Sayre Bassett - 5 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter

1900 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (11 Jun 1900)
J.E. Bassett - 38 - Mar 1861 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Merchant
Catherine - 37 - Feb 1863 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Catherine - 13 - Feb 1887 - F - MA-KY-KY - Daughter - At school
Francis - 11 - Aug 1888 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter - At school
Edward - 3 - Jul 1896 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son
(Married 14 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1910 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (22 Apr 1910)
Jas. E. Bassett - 49 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Retail Merchant shoe store
Katherine - 47 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Katherine - 23 - F -MA-KY-KY - Daughter
Francis - 19 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
James E. Jr. - 14 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son
(Married 24 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1920 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (3 Jan 1920)
James E. Bassett - 59- M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Merchant and banker
Katherine - 50 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Katherine S. - 28 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
James E. - 23 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son

1930 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (9 Apr 1930)
J.E. Bassett - 69 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - President Bank
Katharine - 43 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
J.T. McClymonds (Wd) - 59 - M - KY-PA-KY - BrotherL - Physician Consultant
(Living at 431 Fayette Park) (Katharine married at 19)

Lexington Morning Herald, July 11, 1896
James Edward Bassett, Jr.
Born to the wife of J.E. Bassett, a son, James Edward Jr.

Lexington Herald, February 18, 1909
Mr. Bassett's Will Filed For Probate
Beneficiaries Named in Document
Disposing of Property of the Late Mr. S. Bassett
The will of the late Mr. S. Bassett, of this city, was offered for probate.
After providing for the payment of just debts and funeral expenses, the entire estate is divided equally among his surviving children, Mr. J.E. Bassett, Mrs. Emma Bassett McClymonds, Miss Ann Bassett, Miss Elizabeth Threlkeld, daughter of Frances Bassett Threlkeld; Mrs. R.O. Kirkwood, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. W.N. Offutt, of this city, the last two being daughters of Elizabeth Bassett Scott.
The will provides for the conduct of the business of S. Bassett & Sons for a period of six months following the death of the testator.
His son, Mr. J.E. Bassett, is named as executor, and Mr. Geo. W. Darnall and the late Judge J.R. Morton are witnesses of the signature.

Lexington Herald, January 1, 1922
Solid Foundation of City's
Business Shown by Number
Of Concerns 25 Years Old
S. Bassett and Sons
S. Bassett and Sons, Lexington's oldest and largest shoe store, points with pride to a record of 61 years of successful merchandising, placing it in the front rank of pioneer business concerns in Central Kentucky.
The store was founded in 1859 by S. Bassett in a sales room near the present location at 238 West Main street. The firm of S. Bassett and Sons was formed in 1880 by Squire Bassett, Slaughter Bassett and J.E. Bassett when the store was moved to its present location.
For the last seven years the management has been in the hands of John Lancaster, who became an employee in 1901. Improvements made with the time have made the store one of the most modern and complete in Kentucky. Several thousand pairs of shoes and boots are always in stock and the store is well equipped with all modern conveniences.

Lexington Herald, January 4, 1922
Bassett And Sons Add Two New Firm Members
J.W. Lancaster Jr., and Irwin N. Lee Now Active in Shoe Business
J.W. Lancaster, Jr., and Irwin N. Lee have been admitted as members of the firm of S. Bassett and Sons, shoe dealers, 238 West Main Street, it was announced yesterday. Mr. J.E. Bassett, who is president of the Fayette National Bank, and senior member of the firm, will retain an active interest in the business.
Both Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Lee have been with the firm of which they now become active and directing members. Mr. Lancaster has been connected with the business, which was founded more than sixty years ago by Squire Bassett, for more than 29 years, and since the death of Mr. Bassett has been manager of the sales department and has been associated with J.E. Bassett in the buying. Mr. Lancaster before coming to his present firm was with John W. Lancaster, Sr., who was many years the manager of the shoe firm of H.P. Lancaster.
Mr. Lee, who is Mr. Bassett's son-in-law, has had long experience in Atlanta and other cities. He formerly was a member of the firm of the Thorpe-Lee Company, men's furnishings, now R.S. Thorpe and Sons.
The business will continue to be conducted under the name of the founder, S. Bassett and Sons. In existence for 66 years, the firm is a landmark in Lexington business. The shoe store is one of the largest in Central Kentucky.

James married Katherine Stanhope. Katherine (daughter of W.F. Stanhope and Nancy Bowman) was born on 9 Feb 1864; died on 16 May 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (11 Jun 1900)
J.E. Bassett - 38 - Mar 1861 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Merchant
Catherine - 37 - Feb 1863 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Catherine - 13 - Feb 1887 - F - MA-KY-KY - Daughter - At school
Francis - 11 - Aug 1888 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter - At school
Edward - 3 - Jul 1896 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son
(Married 14 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1910 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (22 Apr 1910)
Jas. E. Bassett - 49 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Retail Merchant shoe store
Katherine - 47 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Katherine - 23 - F -MA-KY-KY - Daughter
Francis - 19 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
James E. Jr. - 14 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son
(Married 24 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1920 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (3 Jan 1920)
James E. Bassett - 59- M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Merchant and banker
Katherine - 50 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
Katherine S. - 28 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
James E. - 23 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son

1930 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (9 Apr 1930)
J.E. Bassett - 69 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - President Bank
Katharine - 43 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife
J.T. McClymonds (Wd) - 59 - M - KY-PA-KY - BrotherL - Physician Consultant
(Living at 431 Fayette Park) (Katharine married at 19)

Lexington Morning Herald, July 11, 1896
James Edward Bassett, Jr.
Born to the wife of J.E. Bassett, a son, James Edward Jr.

Lexington Herald, May 17, 1922
Mrs. J.E. Bassett Dies After Month's Illness
Funeral Will Be Held This Afternoon at 4:30 o'Clock at the Residence
Mrs. Katherine Stanhope Bassett, wife of James Edward Bassett, president of the Fayette National Bank, died early yesterday morning at the Good Samaritan hospital, after an illness of about a month. She was the daughter of W.F. and Nancy Bowman Stanhope and was born February 9, 1864. Mrs. Bassett was a member of the Second Presbyterian church, and was prominent in social affairs.
Mrs. Bassett is survived by her husband, two daughters, Katherine S. Bassett and Mrs. Irwin N. Lee; one son, Edward Bassett Jr., two sisters, Elizabeth B. Stanhope and Mrs. William R. Bowman, and one brother, J. Belfield Stanhope.
Funeral services will be held at the residence in Fayette park Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, the Rev. Benjamin Jay Bush and the Rev. Ralph W. Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Lexington cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Joseph LeCompte, Roger Williams, J.T. Tunis, C.H. Berryman, John R. Allen, Joseph S. Botts, C.N. Manning, C. Norton Sharpe, J.W. Lancaster Jr., Dr. John W. Scott.
An expression adopted by the board of directors of the Fayette National bank follows:
The board of directors having learned of the great bereavement sustained by Mr. J.E. Bassett, the president of the bank, in the loss of his beloved wife who entered into rest this 16th day of May, 1922.
We desire to express to our friend and associate and to his family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of their grief.
Resolved, as a slight manifestation of our affectionate regard that we attend in a body the funeral services of his devoted companion; that this expression be spread upon the records of the bank; that a copy be furnished to the family, and also to the local papers. W.B. Talbert, A.G. Bryan, W.C. Lawwill Committee.

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1850 Federal Census of Fayette County, Kentucky
B.F. Bassett - 20 - M
Squire Bassett - 27 - M

1860 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (9 Jul 1860)
Squire Bassett - 36 - M - Kentucky - Boot & Shoe Merchant 7,500 20,000
E. - 29 - F - Kentucky
Slaughter - 6 - M - Kentucky
Fanny - 4 - F - Kentucky
Lilly - 1 - F - Kentucky

1870 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (22 Aug 1870)
Squire Bassett - 46 - M - Kentucky - Boot & Shoe Merchant 27,000 22.500
Elizabeth - 40 - F - Kentucky
Slaughter - 17 - M - Kentucky
Fanny - 14 - F - Kentucky
Lillie - 12 - F - Kentucky
Edward - 9 - M - Kentucky
Emma - 2 - F - Kentucky

1880 Federal Census of 4th Ward, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Squire Bassett - 56 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Shoe Merchant
Elizabeth - 50 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife - Keeping House
Edward - 17 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son - At Home
Emma - 12 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
Anna W. - 10 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
Mary Sayre Bassett - 5 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter

Lexington Herald, November 20, 1907
Bank Directors Pass Respect Resolutions
Mrs. Wm. L. Threlkeld, Deceased,
Was Daughter of President Bassett
The board of directors of the Fayette National Bank, of which Squire Bassett has for years been president, devoting to it the best years of his life and the greatest consideration and most intense labors, at its regular monthly meeting yesterday passed resolutions upon the death of Mrs. William L. Threlkeld, the daughter of Mr. Bassett, whose death cast a shadow over the whole community and caused intense grief to all fortunate enough to know her.
The resolutions passed by the Directors of the Fayete National Bank are:
"Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from the midst of her loved ones, in her happy home, Mrs. Fanny Bassett Threlkeld, the beloved daughter of our esteemed president, Squire Bassett; therefore be it,
"Resolved, That we hereby offer assurance of our heart-felt sympathy and condolence in this, his hour of bereavement and affliction, and that we join his many friends in expressing our grief for the irreparable loss to himself and family.
"Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upoon the minutes, and a copy furnished the press of the city for publication."
R.S. Bullock, Cashier, J.M. Duff, Chairman pro tem.

Lexington Herald, January 2, 1909
Mr. Squire Bassett Receives Pretty Gift
Remembered on His Eighty-fifth Birthday By Bank Officials
Perhaps one of the happiest moments in the long well spent life of Mr. S. Bassett, until recently President of the Fayette National Bank, was at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, when, with all connected with the bank and Mr. S. Bassett's shoe store present at his home o South Limestone street, a beautifully wrought silver pitcher was given as a token of the affection for the "grand old man" by those at the bank.
The officers, directors and employes of the bank and store were invited to Mr. Bassett's for a reception, and the gift was surprising. The occasion for the reception was the eighty-fifth birthday of Mr. Bassett and the anniversary of the thirty-sixth year of his election to the presidency of the bank, and also the new year's day. The speech of presentation made by Mr. J. M. Duff, a member of the directorate of the bank.

Lexington Herald, January 22, 1909
Squire Bassett Ill
Mr. Squire Bassett was taken seriously ill at his home on South Limestone street yesterday. His condition was reported at a late hour last night as having no change from the reports earlier in the evening. He was resting comparatively easy shortly before midnight.

Lexington Herald, January 26, 1909
Passes Away After A Long And Useful Life
Mr. Squire Bassett Dies After Brief But Severe Illness
Led All in Business
Was Also Financier and Church Worker
Funeral Tomorrow
Peer of his fellow men in commercial affairs, director general in executive ability, tree to his political principles, conscientious and zealous in his religion, loved as a wife father and counselor by sons and daughters, honored by all, Mr. Squire Bassett passed from life early yesterday morning.
Death came yesterday at 5:30 o'clock at his home at 230 South Limestone street, after an illness of the last week.
The end was not unexpected, his advanced age making the slightest illness dangerous. His death was not due to any particular illness but was rather the result of a general breaking down of his physical faculties. Several days ago it became evident that he would not survive and for the last two or three days it was seen that he was gradually sinking into the calm sleep.
Sketch of Mr. Bassett's Life.
Mr. Squire Bassett was born January 1, 1824, in Harrison county, eighty-five years ago on New Year's day. His early life was spent on the farm. As a young man he came to Lexington in 1846 and entered the postoffice as a clerk under Mr. Joseph Ficklin. In Taylor's administration Mr. Trotter was appointed postmaster to succeed Mr. Ficklin. Upon Mr. Trotter's death which occurred soon after his appointment, Mr. Bassett who was deputy postmaster, was appointed by President Fillmore and served under him and President Pierce. He was a Clay Whig and later a Republican.
After retiring from the postmastership he entered the mercantile business, the shoe store bearing his name being one of the leading ones in Lexington for the last 54 years. Early in his career he manifested unusual business ability. He was one of the founders of the Fayette National Bank in 1870 and was a director in that institution from the beginning. In 1873 he was made president of the bank and so remained until last December when he resigned on account of the weight of years and declining health. He was also a director in the Security Trust company.
Bulwark of Bank.
The Fayette National owes much of its success and present standing to him. Last New Year's day the officials and employees of the bank and of the store presented him a silver pitcher as a token of their high esteem and appreciation of his long service and leadership.
For a number of years his son, Mr. J.E. Bassett, has been associated with him in the shoe business. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Julian McClymonds, Miss Ann Bassett, and Mr. J.E. Bassett, all of this city. His wife who was a Miss Slaughter, of Louisville, died in 1880. Mr. Bassett's grand children are Miss Elizabeth Threlkeld, daughter of Mr. W.L. Threlkeld; Mrs. W.N. Offutt, of Lexington, and Mrs. W.N. R.O. Kirkwood, daughters of the late Mrs. M.T. Scott, and Misses Katherine and Francis and Edward Bassett, children of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Bassett. His home for a number of years has been at 230 South Limestone street.
His death was due to infirmities incident to old age. His death marks the passing of one of Lexington's oldest, most substantial and respected business men and friends.
His honesty was of the rugged, country bred type that accepts no alternative. His integrity was unquestioned and his sincerity was absolute. He was for more than fifty years a consistent member of the Second Presbyterian Church of this city and was an elder of that church for nearly forty years. He was generous to his employees and kind to all whom his life touched. One salesman has been associated with him for the last forty years, growing old in his service.
Peer of the Best.
Lexington's leading financial institutions may well put crape on their doors for the peer of the ablest among them is gone and there are few to fill his place. His church loses a tower of strength, and his family its fountainhead of wisdom and direction.
A few days ago Mr. J.E. Bassett went to Boston on business, going from there to New York where he was telegraphed of his father's serious illness. He arrived Saturday morning and was with his father during the last hours.
The funeral services will be held at the Second Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Lexington Herald, February 18, 1909
Mr. Bassett's Will Filed For Probate
Beneficiaries Named in Document
Disposing of Property of the Late Mr. S. Bassett
The will of the late Mr. S. Bassett, of this city, was offered for probate.
After providing for the payment of just debts and funeral expenses, the entire estate is divided equally among his surviving children, Mr. J.E. Bassett, Mrs. Emma Bassett McClymonds, Miss Ann Bassett, Miss Elizabeth Threlkeld, daughter of Frances Bassett Threlkeld; Mrs. R.O. Kirkwood, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. W.N. Offutt, of this city, the last two being daughters of Elizabeth Bassett Scott.
The will provides for the conduct of the business of S. Bassett & Sons for a period of six months following the death of the testator.
His son, Mr. J.E. Bassett, is named as executor, and Mr. Geo. W. Darnall and the late Judge J.R. Morton are witnesses of the signature.

Squire married Elizabeth Slaughter. Elizabeth (daughter of Cadawallader Slaughter) died in 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1860 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (9 Jul 1860)
Squire Bassett - 36 - M - Kentucky - Boot & Shoe Merchant 7,500 20,000
E. - 29 - F - Kentucky
Slaughter - 6 - M - Kentucky
Fanny - 4 - F - Kentucky
Lilly - 1 - F - Kentucky

1870 Federal Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (22 Aug 1870)
Squire Bassett - 46 - M - Kentucky - Boot & Shoe Merchant 27,000 22.500
Elizabeth - 40 - F - Kentucky
Slaughter - 17 - M - Kentucky
Fanny - 14 - F - Kentucky
Lillie - 12 - F - Kentucky
Edward - 9 - M - Kentucky
Emma - 2 - F - Kentucky

1880 Federal Census of 4th Ward, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Squire Bassett - 56 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Shoe Merchant
Elizabeth - 50 - F - KY-KY-KY - Wife - Keeping House
Edward - 17 - M - KY-KY-KY - Son - At Home
Emma - 12 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
Anna W. - 10 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter
Mary Sayre Bassett - 5 - F - KY-KY-KY - Daughter

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W.F. married Nancy Bowman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Isaac Bassett and Sarah Hunter Disher were married by Enos Woodward, Methodist Episcopal minister.

Mason County Marriages
To the Clerk of Mason County, State of Kentucky, I do hereby certify that I am willing that you should grant unto Isaac Bassett License to marry my daughter Sarah Disher.; Signed: Christopher Disher; Witness: Peter Disher.

Isaac married Sarah Hunter Disher in 18 Feb 1822 or 20 Feb 1823 in Mason County, Kentucky. Sarah (daughter of Christopher Disher) was born on 17 Dec 1800 in Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Isaac Bassett and Sarah Hunter Disher were married by Enos Woodward, Methodist Episcopal minister.

Mason County Marriages
To the Clerk of Mason County, State of Kentucky, I do hereby certify that I am willing that you should grant unto Isaac Bassett License to marry my daughter Sarah Disher.; Signed: Christopher Disher; Witness: Peter Disher.

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