Bassett Family Association Database
Merrill Clark Bassett
1912 - 1969 (57 years)1. Merrill Clark Bassett was born on 11 Mar 1912 in , , Iowa, United States (son of Earnest Earl Bassett and Flora Mable Deer); died on 17 Aug 1969 in , Burlington, Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- _UID: 62DF2DCD51B4754391444B4F5BE8A88BDD35
Notes:
DEATH: Social Security Death Index
Merrill Bassett; SSN: 480-01-6652 Born: 11 Mar 1912, Died: Aug 1969 State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951 )
DEATH: Ancestry.com file:
ID: I104 Name: Merrill BASSETT Given Name: Merrill Surname: Bassett Sex: M Birth: 11 MAR 1912 Death: 17 AUG 1969 in Burlington, IA
Marriage 1 Gladys May HUNTER b: 22 MAR 1911 in 1826 North 17th St., Omaha, NE
Married: 12 SEP 1941
DEATH:
BIOGRAPHY: Sources: Ancestry.com file: Descendants of Michael Clore; Contact: Cathi Clore Frost
Title: Deer FamilyAuthor: Thomas M. Garland, et. al.Publication: Privately Printed 1942Media: Book Page: p 49
BIOGRAPHY: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (Ancestry.com)
Merrill C Bassett; Birth Year: 1912, Race: White, citizen Nativity, Adams, Iowa. Enlistment Date: 12 Jun 1942, Enlistment State: Iowa, Enlistment City: Fort Des Moines, Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private, Grade Code: Private. Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Electrician, Automotive* (Automotive electrician. ) or Automobile Mechanic* or Automobile Body Repairman* or Motorcycle Mechanic* or Automobile Radiator Man* (Radiator repairman.) or Tractor Mechanic or Motor Inspector An asterisk (*) appearing after a jo Marital Status: Married Height: 68 Weight: 150Merrill married Gladys May HUNTER on 12 Sep 1941. Gladys was born on 22 Mar 1911 in , Omaha, Nebraska, United States; died on 13 Jun 2004 in El Paso, Farmington, New Mexico, United States; was buried in , , Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Mildred Lucille Crow. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Merrill Dean Bassett died on 31 Jul 2016 in Victorian Manor, Pace, Florida.
- Ronald Keith Bassett was born on 2 Nov 1933 in Iowa.
2. Earnest Earl Bassett was born on 14 Feb 1887 in Ely, Lyon, Iowa, United States (son of Samuel Henry Bassett and Jennie R Clark); died on 6 Apr 1951 in , Adams, Iowa, United States; was buried in Walnut Grove Cem, , Adams, Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- _UID: 7484FCA10E26534CAA33DC5EBF798F4D93AA
Notes:
BIOGRAPHY:
1895 Iowa State Census
Earnest E. Bassett, 8, M, W, Birthplace: Lyon Co Iowa.
Oran, Fayette Co., Iowa
1910 US Census
Earl E Bassett, 23, Head, Estimated birth year: abt 1887 Birthplace: Iowa, White Male,
father IA, mother Canada/England, General farmer
Flora M, 20, Wife, White Female, married 1 year, no children, born IA, father IN, mother MO.
Image Source: Year: 1910; Census Place: Platte Twp, Taylor, Iowa; Series: T624; Roll: 425; Page: 175A; Enumeration District: 140; Part: 1; Line: 1.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Earl E Bassett, 30, Corning, Adams, Iowa. Birthplace: Iowa; USA, Birth Date: 14 Feb 1887, Caucasian, Medium height, Stout build, Blue eyes, Brown hair, not bald. works as an auto mechanic, has wife and 2 children, Roll: 1642846, 5 June 1917
1920 US Census
Earl E Bassett, 32, Head, Estimated birth year: abt 1888 Birthplace: Iowa,White Male, Home Owned. Married, Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Mother's Birth Place: Canada Father's Birth Place: Iowa.
Flora M Bassett, 30, Wife, Estimated birth year: abt 1890 Birthplace: Iowa Race: White Female, Married, Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Mother's Birth Place: Indiana Father's Birth Place: Indiana.
Merrill C Bassett , 7, Son, Estimated birth year: abt 1913 Birthplace: Iowa,White Male, Marital status: Single, Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Mother's Birth Place: Iowa Father's Birth Place: Iowa
Marletta E Bassett, 3 years 3 months, Dau, Estimated birth year: abt 1916 Birthplace: Iowa, White Female Single, Mother's Birth Place: Iowa Father's Birth Place: Iowa
Image: 795 Image Source: Year: 1920; Census Place: Quincy, Adams, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 795.
1930 US Census
Earl E Bassett, 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1887 Birthplace: Iowa, father Indiana, mother Canada, age at first marriage: 22, Farmer, owns a radio, Not a Veteran.
Flora M Bassett, 41, Wife, Estimated birth year: abt 1889, age at marriage: 20, born Iowa, parents born Indiana
Merrill C. Bassett,18, Son, Estimated birth year: abt 1912, Iowa
Marletta E Bassett, 13, Dau, Estimated birth year: abt 1917, Iowa
Year: 1930; Census Place: Prescott, Adams, Iowa; Roll: 640; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 741.0. Taken 5 April 1930.
History of Adams County, Iowa (1984)
Earnest Earl Bassett, son of Samuel and Jennie Clark Bassett, was born at Ely, Iowa on February 14, 1887. He lived at Ely and Lowein, Iowa, coming to Adams County with his parents at the age of 15, where he made his home for 49 years.
Earl was united in marriage to Flora Mabel Deere (daughter of William and Anna Prickett Deere) on march 24, 1909 at Mt. Etna, Iowa. Flora was born in Mt. Etna on April 26, 1889 and spent all of her life in and around Corning, receiving her education in Adams County. She attended the Corning Academy and taught in the public schools for several years. She was a 60 year member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of the United Methodist Women.
Earl worked in Corning and was manager of Tyler Brothers Produce. In 1925, they moved to the Bassett farm east of Corning (formerly the Icarian Colony). The family moved into Corning in 1931 where Earl worked for the Farm Service Co-op driving a bulk truck. He was a member of the Methodist Church in which he and his wife took an active part.
To this union two children were born: Merrill Clark (born March 11,1912) Marietta Esther, (born September 28, 1916).
On April 6, 1951, Earl passed away. His wife followed him in death on May 5, 1975, and was laid to rest beside her husband in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Their son, Merrill, preceded his mother in death. Surviving are a daughter, Maretta Van Pelt, and four grandchildren, Dean Bassett, Ronald Bassett, Brenda Rath and Douglas Van Pelt. There are five
great-grandchildren.
BIOGRAPHY: Ancestry.com file: Descendants of Michael Clore, Contact: Cathi Clore Frost < cathiclorefrost @ comcast.net> as of Oct 1003.Earnest married Flora Mable Deer on 24 Mar 1909. Flora was born on 26 Apr 1889 in Mt. Etna, , Iowa, United States; died on 6 May 1975; was buried in Walnut Grove Cem, , Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Flora Mable Deer was born on 26 Apr 1889 in Mt. Etna, , Iowa, United States; died on 6 May 1975; was buried in Walnut Grove Cem, , Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- _UID: E31933B28C7CC5418B796E312344C2C5802B
Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: Ancestry.com file: Descendants of Michael Clore
Contact: Cathi Clore Frost
Home Page: Descendants of Michael Clore Database
ID: I08643 Name: Merrill Clark Bassett 1 2 Sex: M Birth: 11 MAR 1912 1 3 Death: AUG 1969 in Iowa 3Father: Ernest Earl Bassett Mother: Flora Mable Deer b: 26 APR 1889
Sources:
Title: Deer Family, Author: Thomas M. Garland, et. al.Publication: Privately Printed 1942 Media: Book Page: p 49
Title: Social Security Death Benefits Records: United States, 1937-1993Publication: Broderbund Software, CD #110 Media: Family Archive CDText: no middle name
Title: Social Security Death Benefits Records: United States, 1937-1993Publication: Broderbund Software, CD #110 Media: Family Archive CDChildren:
- 1. Merrill Clark Bassett was born on 11 Mar 1912 in , , Iowa, United States; died on 17 Aug 1969 in , Burlington, Iowa, United States.
- Marletta Esther Bassett
Generation: 3
4. Samuel Henry Bassett was born on 19 Dec 1857 in Des Moines , Polk, Iowa, United States (son of Thomas Bassett and Elizabeth Margaret Gilliland); died on 18 Apr 1923; was buried in Apr 1923 in Walnut Grove Cem, Corning, Adams , Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- _UID: 6BB95D80EB26EA43AF63C9A152A519FCC7AF
Notes:
SOURCES:
BIRTH: LDS IGI shows: About 1858 , Linn, Iowa
BURIAL: Iowa Cemetery Records Record, Ancestry.com
Samuel H. Bassett; Death Date: 1923, Page #: 18, Birth Date: 1857, Cemetery: Walnut Grove, Town: Quincy. Level Info: Burial Records Adams County, Ia.
BIOGRAPHY:
1870 US Census
Thomas Bassett, M, W, 37, born IN
Elizabeth Bassett, wife, F, W, 33, 1837, Indiana
Saul (Samuel) Bassett, 13, M, W, IA
State: Iowa County: LINN Locale: PUTNAM TWP, Post Office: Cedar Rapids Series: M593 Roll: 405 Part: 1 Page: 388A,, Taken 7 August 1870
1880 US Census
Samuel BASSETT, 22, Est year: <1858> place: Iowa Occupation: Farmer, Married, White Male, Head of household: Samuel BASSETT Father's birthplace: PA Mother's birthplace: PA,
Jennie, 21, W, F, Canada, parents Scotland
Putnam, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T9_351; Family History Film: 1254351; Page: 342B; ED: 274; Image: 0687. Taken 2 June 1880
1895 Iowa State Census:
Samuel H. Bassett Age: 37 Race: W. Birthplace: Lyon Co IA.
Jennie R. Bassett 35 Canada W Fayette Oran
Samuel R (Roy). Bassett 10 Lyon Co IA W Fayette Oran
Earnest E. Bassett 8 Lyon Co IA W Fayette Oran
Elmer A. Bassett 4 Fayette Co IA W Fayette Oran
Eva G. Bassett 0 Fayette Co IA W Fayette Oran
OranTwp, Fayette Co, Iowa
1900 US Census
Bassett, Samuel, Head, W, M, Dec 1857, 42, married 21 years, born IA, parents born IN. Farmer, Can read & write.
Jennie, wife, W, F, Sept 1859, 40, had 7 children, 6 living, born Canada, parents Scotland, came to USA 1840.
Roy, son, W, M, Feb 1884, age 15, born IA
Ernest E., son, W, M, Feb 1887, 13, IA
Elmer R., son, July 1890, 9, IA
Eva G., Dau, W, F, Apr 1894, 6, IA
Orville C., son, W, M, Aug 1897, 2, IA
Clarence, son, W, M, June 1899, 11 months, IA
Clark, Thomas W., father in law, W, M, Aug 1816, age 83, married 59 years, born Scotland, parents born Scotland, came to US 1859, Landlord
Margaret, mother in law, W, F, July 1820, 79, had 10 children, 6 living, born Scotland, parents born Scotland, came to US 1866
Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa. Series: T623 Microfilm: 432 Book: 1 Page:214 Taken 6 June 1900
1910 US Census
Bassett, Samuel H., Head, M, W, 62, married 31 years, born IA, parents in IN, works on home farm.
Jennie I, wife, F, W, 50, had 8 children, 7 living, born Canada, parents born in Scotland
Ray E., son, M, W, 19, single, born IA.
E. Glady, Dau, F, W, 16, single, IA
Orville C, son, M, W, 13, IA
Clarence O., son, M, W, 11, IA
M. Stella, Dau, F, W, 8, IAIowa County: Adams, Prescott Twp, Series: T624 Roll: 390 Part: 2 Page: 26B.
1920 US Census
Samuel H Bassett, 72, Estimated birth year: 1857 Birthplace: Iowa Race: White, born IA, parents born IN. Retired farmer.
Jeinne L, wife, F, W, 61, entered US 1858, citizen 1879, born Candad, parents born Sctoland.
Stella M, dau,F, W, 17, single
Clarence O., son, M, W, 20, single.
Quincy, Adams, Iowa Marital status: Roll: T625_476 Page: 13B ED: 11 Image: 0796 Retired farmer, Living at 167 Grove Ave. Taken 17 Jan 1920
BIOGRAPHY:
History of Adams County, Iowa (1984)
Samuel Henry Bassett, son of Thomas Bassett and Elizabeth M. Gilliland Bassett, was born in Polk County, near Des Moines, Iowa on December 19, 1857. With his parents and family, he went to Linn County, Iowa when a young man. On February 29, 1879 he was married to Jennie I. Clark (daughter of Thomas and Margaret Clark). Jennie was born in Canada September 23, 1859. When she was one year old, her family came to Linn County, Iowa.
Samuel (Sam) and his bridge resided in Linn County for nine years and then moved to Fayette County where they continued to live until they moved to Adams County, Iowa, in 1903. They purchased 372 acres from E.F. Bettanier, a part of the Icarian Colony and later added 240 acres to the land. They continued to reside on this farm until they moved into Corning in 1919 when he purchased the site and built their home at 703 Grove Avenue. They were members of the Presbyterian Church and they both took active parts in the activities.
To this union eight children were born:
- Tommy, the oldest who died when he was 7 years old,
- Samuel Roy, married Jessie Krieger, Lenox, Iowa, 1909
- Earnest Earl, married FLora Deere, Mt. Etna, 1909
- Elmer Ray,
- Gladys Eva, (wife of) Robert F. Badgett, Corning, 1914.
- Orville C., married Irma Haviland, Corning, 1919
- Clarence O., married Mamie Duncan, Corning, 1924
- Stella. married Lloyd Grecian, Corning, 1923
Samuel passed away on April 18, 1923. His wife followed him in death on February 26, 1939 and was buried beside her loving husband at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning.Samuel married Jennie R Clark on 28 Feb 1879 in , Linn, Iowa, United States. Jennie was born on 23 Sep 1859 in , , Canada; died on 26 Feb 1939; was buried in Walnut Grove Cem, Corning, , Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Jennie R Clark was born on 23 Sep 1859 in , , Canada; died on 26 Feb 1939; was buried in Walnut Grove Cem, Corning, , Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- _UID: DFE70764ECB3E049ACED0976DFE6DDF9AC41
Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: 1880 US Census:
Name: Jennie BASSETT Age: 21 Estimated birth year: <1859> Birthplace: Canada Occupation: Keeping House Relation: Wife Home in 1880: Putnam, Linn, Iowa Marital status: Married Race: White Gender: Female Head of household: Samuel BASSETT. Father's birthplace: Scotland Mother's birthplace: Scotland Image Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Putnam, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T9_351; Family History Film: 1254351; Page: 342B; Enumeration District: 274; Image: 0687.
BIOGRAPHY: 1895 Iowa State Census:
Jennie R. Bassett Age: 35 Race: W Birthplace: Canada County: Fayette Place: Oran
BIOGRAPHY: 1920 US Census
Came to US in 1859, citizen in 1874.Children:
- Thomas Bassett was born on 28 Jun 1882; died on 18 May 1889 in , Linn, Iowa, United States; was buried in Neiderhiser Cem, Linn, Iowa, United States.
- Samuel Roy Bassett was born on 8 Oct 1884 in , Lyon, Iowa, United States; died on 9 Jan 1955 in , Orange, California, United States.
- 2. Earnest Earl Bassett was born on 14 Feb 1887 in Ely, Lyon, Iowa, United States; died on 6 Apr 1951 in , Adams, Iowa, United States; was buried in Walnut Grove Cem, , Adams, Iowa, United States.
- Elmer A Bassett was born in Jul 1890 in , Fayette, Iowa, United States.
- Gladys Eva Bassett was born in Apr 1894 in , Fayette, Iowa, United States; died in Feb 1981 in Corning, Adams, Iowa, United States.
- Orville C Bassett was born on 14 Aug 1896 in , Fayette, Iowa, United States; died in Jul 1970 in Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, United States; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams County, Iowa.
- Clarence Osborn Bassett was born on 21 Jun 1899 in , , Iowa, United States.
- Stella M Bassett
Generation: 4
8. Thomas Bassett was born on 11 Sep 1834 in Cross Plains, Ripley, Indiana, United States (son of William H Bassett, Jr. and Nancy Shreve); died on 2 Jul 1899 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States; was buried in Linwood Cem, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- AFN: QC9D-FB
- Also Known As: Glidden
- _UID: C5F0738902CFDE4CBE686C6AE330B552C22E
- Census: 1850, Brown, Ripley, Indiana, United States
Notes:
SOURCES
BIRTH: Birth date from 1829 Bible held by Ronald Bassett: "Thomas Bassett was bornd Septmber 11th 1834"
DEATH:
1. Western Union Telegraph Company: Received at 2pm, 6-28-1899 [28 June 1899] at Cedar Rapids Iowa. To: Wm Bassett, Bloomfield Iowa. "Thomas is still alive but sinking rapidly. {signed} A.O. Bassett.
On back: No. 1203 Third ago S. H. Bassett, PO Box 296, Oelivein, Fayette Co. Iowa
West Cedar Rapids. S.W. Bassett Vinton PO Box 546 Benton Co. Iowa
2.OBIT: The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Mon., July 3, 1899, p. 5, col. 3.
Passing Of A Pioneer.Death of Thomas Bassett at 1:50 Sunday Morning. At 1:50 Sunday morning occurred the death of Thomas Bassett, at his home on Third avenue west, after a long illness, at the age of 65 years. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. F. M. Archer officiating, and the remains were laid at rest in Linwood cemetery. The deceased was born September 11, 1834, in Ripley county Indiana. On July 5, 1854, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Margaret Gilliland, who died November 1, 1897. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bassett removed to Iowa, locating near Ely, where they resided until September 1890, when they removed to this city. Mr. Bassett is survived by ten children, Samuel H., Sherman W., Newton C., Robert F., Thomas C., Oscar A., Cora V. Bassett, Mrs. W. F. Yeager, Mr. Alice Hutton and Mrs. Sarah Beam. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Nancy Bassett of Mt. Vernon, two sisters, Mrs. S. Z. Inglehart of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Mary Sinclair of Bloomfield, and one brother, William Bassett of the last named place. Mr. Bassett was one of the progressive farmers of Linn county and retired upon a competence to enjoy his latter years.
BURIAL:
1. Linnwood Cem, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, Iowa (US GenWeb)
Tombstone Records of Linn County, Iowa, Page, 16: Cemetery: Linwood- Thomas Bassett, Birth Date: 1834, Death Date: 1899,
- Elizabeth M. Bassett 1836 1897 , Neil W. Bassett 1903 1933
2. Find-A-Grave.com:
Thomas Bassett, Birth: Sep. 11, 1834, Ripley County, Indiana, USA Death: Nov. 1, 1897n[?], Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Mon., July 3, 1899, p. 5, col. 3.
Headstone Inscriptions: - Elizabeth M. Bassett Sept. 16, 1838 - Nov. 1, 1897.- Thomas Bassett Sept. 11, 1834 - July 2, 1899.Burial: Linwood Cemetery , Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USAPlot: 8th block of the 2nd addition
1850 US Census
Thomas Bassett shown in Brown Twp, Ripley Co, IN, Pg 300. At age 15, lists place of birth Ohio
1856 Iowa State Census
Basset, Thomas, Brown Co.
1856 State Census Linn County Index
Contributed by, Kathleen Weatherwax ©2003 All rights reserved American History and Genealogy Project
1860 US Census
Thomas Bassett, Head, 25, 1834, born in Indiana , living in Brown, Linn, Iowa, Male, Farmer, $2400, $420.
- Elizabeth Bassett, wife, 22, 1837, Indiana, Female
- Sarah Bassett, 4, 1855, Iowa , Female
- Samuel Bassett, 2, 1857, Iowa , Male
- Alice Bassett. 5 mo (abt 20 Jan 1860) Iowa , Female
Post Office: Springville. Image Source: Year: 1860; Census Place: Brown, Linn, Iowa; Roll: M653_332; Page: 111; Image: 112.
1870 US Census
Thomas Bassett, M, W, 37(7 Aug 1870), born IN, Farmer
Elizabeth Bassett, wife, F, W, 33, 1837, Indiana
Sarah Bassett,15, F, W, IA
Saul (Samuel) Bassett, 13, M, W, IA
Alice Bassett. 10, F, W, IA
James, 7, M, W, IA
Sherman, 5, M, W, IA
Newton, 2, M, W, IA
Thomas, 2 mo, M, W, IA [born July 1870]State: Iowa County: LINN Locale: PUTNAM TWP, Post Office: Cedar Rapids Series: M593 Roll: 405 Part: 1 Page: 388A,, Post Office: Cedar Rapids. Roll: M593_405 Page: 388 Image: 702 Year: 1870.Taken 7 August 1870
1880 US Census
Thomas BASSETT, 46 Est year: <1834> place: IN Occupation: Farmer, Marital status: Married Race: White Male, Head of household: Thomas BASSETT Father's birthplace: IN Mother's birthplace: IN
Elizabeth Bassett, wife, 42, W, F, IN
Sherman, 15, son, M, W, IA
Newton, 13, son, M, W, IA
Robert, 10, son, M, W, IA
Thomas C, 7, son, M, W, IA
Eva, 5, dau, F, W, IA
Oscar, 2, son, M, W, IA
Cora, 3 mo, dau, F, W, IA [born March 1880]
Image Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Putnam, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T9_351; Family History Film: 1254351; Page: 351C; Enumeration District: 274; Image: 0704. Taken 17 June 1880.
BIOGRAPHY:
1. History of Linn County,1878, Iowa, Chicago: Western Historical Company, LaCrosse: Brookhaven Press, 2001: Bassett, Thomas page 780.
A History of Linn County, Iowa, containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Linn County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, &c.
Biographical Directory, Putnam Township.
Thomas Bassett: Farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Ely; born in Ripley Co., Ind., in September, 1834. Married Elizabeth Gilliland in 1855; she was born in Ripley Co., Ind., in 1838; moved to Linn Co., Iowa, in 1855; they have had ten children, eight living--Sarah, Samuel, Alice, Sherman, Newton, Robert, Thomas and Eva; James deceased. Mr. Bassett owns 275 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Bassett was one of the early pioneers of Linn Co., Iowa.
2. Cross Plains Baptist Church (Brown Twp., Ripley Co.) The Cross Plains Baptist Church was founded May 18, 1843 when ten men and eleven women joined and associated with the Laughery Baptist Association. The History of Switzerland Co. (p. 1162) reports that Cross Plains grew out of Brushy Fork Baptist Church, which also produced Cross Plains' first minister, the Rev. Robert Stevenson who was ordained at Brushy Fork and who preached in so many churches in Southeastern Indiana. At this point, Stevenson had not yet been ordained.
The action is reflected in the Brushy Fork minutes of the third Saturday in April 1843 which report that "the church granted Several members of dismission namely, Augustus Lathrop and wife, Henry Reed and wife and Samuel Reed and wife and Gerua D. Grover. Second the church has agreed to send six of her members to the Cross planes to aid in Constituting of a church namely John Mathis, John Christie, Robert Stevenson, Alfred Miles, Joseph Voyles, Wm Wicuff." (Punctuation added)
The original church structure was completed in June 1844 and is still in use. George A. .and Mary Roberts sold the trustees one acre for $12 on Dec. 25, 1845 in the N1/2 NW1/4 Section 28 Twp. 6N Range 12E (Ripley Co. Deed Book M p. 499.) The trustees were Augustus Lathrop, William Bassett and Thomas Bassett. The church joined the Long Run Baptist Association on the third Saturday September 1852. Messengers were J.M. Nicholson and John Bassett. The church reported forty members at the time. The church graveyard dates from at least February 1855 when it is first mentioned in church records.
http://myindianahome.net/gen/jeff/records/church/chscott1.html
3. Civil War - Military Service There is a Thomas Bassett listed in Ripley Co., IN, Civil War Veterans: rank of Corp, in the 146th Regiment, A Co., mustered out on 14 Feb 1865, from Cross Plains, IN.
146th Regiment Infantry - Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., and mustered in March 9, 1865. Left State for Harper's Ferry, W. Va., March 11. Attached to 1st Brigade, 2nd Provisional Division, Army of the Shenandoah. Duty at Charleston, Winchester, Stevenson's Depot, Jordan's Springs and Summit Point until July 27. Ordered to Baltimore, Md., July 27, and assigned to duty in the Military District of Delaware by detachments. Mustered out at Baltimore, Md., August 31, 1865.
Lost 31 by disease during service.
FamilySearchâ„¢ Pedigree Resource Files:
1. Compact Disc #117 Pin #956209
Submitter: Paul & Stephani PRICE, 5533 S. Walden Glen Dr. Murray, UT 84123
2. Compact Disc #58 Pin #486308
Submitter: Lola Rosella NEWTON WETHERBEE PERKINS 217 Ash St Henderson Nevada 89015
CHRISTENING: Other LDS Ordinances:
Baptism: 19 JUN 1992 WASHI
Endowment: 06 NOV 1993 SDIEG/ 3 Dec 1941
Sealing to Parents: 08 JAN 1994 SDIEG
WILLIAM BASSETT / NANCY SHREVE
LDS Relative/Proxy: Anthony Woodward Ivins, Ronald D. EllingsonThomas married Elizabeth Margaret Gilliland on 8 Jul 1854 in Cross Plains, Ripley, Indiana, United States. Elizabeth was born on 16 Sep 1838 in , , Indiana, United States; died on 1 Nov 1897 in of Putnam, Linn, Iowa, United States; was buried in Linwood Cem., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Elizabeth Margaret Gilliland was born on 16 Sep 1838 in , , Indiana, United States; died on 1 Nov 1897 in of Putnam, Linn, Iowa, United States; was buried in Linwood Cem., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Elizabeth GLIDDEN (AFN: QC9D-GH)
- _UID: 75A425C1B5906140A106DBBD1648A891BB8B
Notes:
SOURCES:
BIRTH: Linn Co. IA history states she was born in 1838; Iowa Cemetery Records (Ancestry.com)
state 1836.
BURIAL:
1. Linnwood Cem, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, Iowa (US GenWeb)
WPA Iowa Cemeteery Records For Linn CO, Iowa, Page: 16Elizabeth M. Bassett, Birth Date: 1836, Death Date: 1897
2. Find-A-Grave.com:
Elizabeth Margaret Gilliland Bassett, Birth: Sep. 16, 1838 Death: Nov. 1, 1897 Bassett family: Thomas Bassett , Elizabeth Margaret Gilliland Bassett, James G. M. C. Bassett , Cora V. Bassett Frisby & Charles R. Frisby See also Eva V. Bassett Yeager , William F. Yeager & Dorothy C. Yeager , who are buried nearby.
OBIT:The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Tues., Nov. 2, 1897, p. 2, col. 5.The funeral of Mrs. Bassett, who died yesterday afternoon, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon; interment at Linwood.Inscription: Elizabeth M. Bassett, b Sept. 16, 1838 d Nov. 1, 1897.Thomas Bassett, Sept. 11, 1834 - July 2, 1899.Burial: Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. Plot: 8th block of the 2nd addition
BIOGRAPHY:
The Genealogy and History of the Shreve Family, Page 126
60. ii. Thomas Bassett; b. Cross Plains, Ind., Sept. 11, 1834;
m. Elizabeth Glidden, Cross Plains, Ind., July, 1855; l. Cedar Rapids, Ia.
(Note: 1860 US Census shows: Samuel Gildan, 27, 1832, Indiana, lives in Brown, Ripley, Indiana, Male; Sarah Gildan, 26, 1833, Indiana, Brown, Ripley, Indiana, Female)
1870 US Census:
Elizabeth Bassett, Age 33 Estimated Birth Year: 1836, Birthplace: Indiana, Home in 1870: Putnam, Linn, Iowa Race: White Gender: Female. Post Office: Cedar Rapids Roll: M593_405 Page: 388 Image: 702 Year: 1870
1880 US Census:
Elizabeth BASSETT Age: 42 Estimated birth year: <1838> Birthplace: Indiana Occupation: Keeping House Relation: Wife Home in 1880: Putnam, Linn, Iowa Marital status: Married Race: White Gender: Female Head of household: Thomas BASSETT. Father's birthplace: OH Mother's birthplace: KY Image Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Putnam, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T9_351; Family History Film: 1254351; Page: 351C; Enumeration District: 274; Image: 0704.
1895 Iowa State Census:
Eliza M. Bassett Age: 52 Race: W Birthplace: Ohio. County: Fayette Place: Brush Cank Incorporation
1850 US Census (Could be father or brothers)
Name: DAVID GILLILAND State: IN County: Ripley County Township: Otter Creek Township Year: 1850 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Page: 356 Database: IN 1850 Federal Census Index
Name: WILLIAM GILLILAND
State: IN County: Ripley County Township: Brown Township Year: 1850 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Page: 294 Database: IN 1850 Federal Census Index
1860 US Census
Name: DAVID GILLILAND
State: IN County: Ripley County Township: Jackson Township Year: 1860 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Page: 015 Database: IN 1860 Federal Census IndexNotes:
LDS IGI shows: ELIZABETH GLIDDEN <1834> Marriage: JUL 1855, Cross Plains, Ripley, Indiana
LDS Ordinances: Sealing to Spouse: 11 FEB 1992 WASHI ELIZABETH GLIDDEN
Elizabeth Glidden
Birth: About 1838 Of, , Ripley, Indiana
LDS Ordinances:
Baptism: 14 NOV 2003 NZEAL
Endowment: 03 DEC 2003 NZEAL
Spouse: Thomas Bassett Marriage: JUL 1855 Cross Plains, Ripley, Indiana
Sherman Bassett Pedigree
Male
Birth: About 1865 , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 30 JAN 2004 NZEAL
: 12 MAR 2005 NZEAL
: CLEARED
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6. Newton Bassett Pedigree
Male
Birth: About 1868 , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 30 JAN 2004 NZEAL
: 16 MAR 2005 NZEAL
: 03 DEC 2005 NZEAL
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7. Robert Thomas Bassett Pedigree
Male
Birth: 1870 , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 24 JAN 2004 NZEAL
: 16 MAR 2005 NZEAL
: 14 DEC 2005 NZEAL
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8. Thomas C. Bassett Pedigree
Male
Birth: About 1873 Putnam, , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 30 JAN 2004 NZEAL
: 15 MAR 2005 NZEAL
: 14 DEC 2005 NZEAL
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9. Eva Bassett Pedigree
Female
Birth: About 1875 Putnam, , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 13 NOV 2003 NZEAL
: 09 DEC 2003 NZEAL
: 26 APR 2004 NZEAL
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10. Oscar Bassett Pedigree
Male
Birth: About 1878 Putnam, , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 29 JAN 2004 NZEAL
: 20 SEP 2004 NZEAL
: 02 APR 2005 NZEAL
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11. Cora Bassett Pedigree
Female
Birth: 1880 Putnam, , Linn, Iowa
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
LDS Ordinances
: 11 NOV 2003 NZEAL
: 06 DEC 2003 NZEAL
: 24 APR 2004 NZEALChildren:
- Sarah Margaret Bassett was born about Jul 1856 in , , Linn, Iowa, United States.
- 4. Samuel Henry Bassett was born on 19 Dec 1857 in Des Moines , Polk, Iowa, United States; died on 18 Apr 1923; was buried in Apr 1923 in Walnut Grove Cem, Corning, Adams , Iowa, United States.
- Alice J Bassett was born in 1860 in , , Indiana, United States.
- James G. M. C. Bassett was born on 19 Dec 1863 in , , Iowa, United States; died on 4 Oct 1875 in , ,Linn,Iowa, United States; was buried in Oct 1875 in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids,Linn,Iowa, United States.
- William Sherman Bassett was born on 16 Aug 1865 in Ely, Linn, Iowa, United States; died on 28 Feb 1934 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa,United States; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery Vinton, Benton, Iowa, United States.
- Newton Charles Bassett was born in Apr 1867 in Ely, Linn, Iowa, United States; died on 27 May 1938 in Des Moines, Polk , Iowa, United States.
- Robert Thomas Bassett was born in Jul 1870 in , , Iowa, United States.
- Thomas Clark Bassett was born on 29 Sep 1872 in , , Iowa, United States; died in 1937; was buried in 1937 in Cedar Memorial Cem., Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States.
- Eva V Bassett was born on 21 Feb 1875 in Ely, Linn, Iowa, United States; died on 22 Nov 1953 in Park Ridge,Cook,Illinois, United States; was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids,Linn,Iowa, United States.
- Oscar Albert Bassett was born on 14 Mar 1878 in , Dubuque, Iowa, United States; died in 1945.
- Cora V Bassett was born on 24 Mar 1880 in Putnam, Linn, Iowa, United States; died on 14 Mar 1961 in Arkansas Pass, San Patricio ,Texas,United States; was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids,Linn,Iowa, United States.