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51 Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, Mississippi, 2 Feb 1973
Bassett Services Saturday

Jewell Bassett, 69, Route 4, Corinth died Tuesday at Okeechobee General Hospital in Okeechobee, Florida. He was a building contractor and a member of Biggersville Church of Christ. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Biggersville Church of Christ with ministers Billy Ross and Gilber Howell officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery with McPeters Mortuary in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eugenia G. Bassett; a son, Billy Bassett; a daughter, Mrs. Don Brawner, Corinth; a brother, Poal Bassett, Natchez, Mississippi; 2 sisters, Mrs. Albert Miller, Savannah, Tennessee, and Mrs. Katherine Mitchell, Linden, Tennessee, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Charles Reed Barnett, Jerry Barnett, Joe Barnett, James Barnett, Kenneth Norwood, and Jimm Bassett.


1940 Federal Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana (7 Jun 1940)
Jewell Bassett 36 M Head MS Corinth, MS Carpenter Const. Co.
Eugene 35 F Wife MS Corinth, MS
Billy 17 M Son MS Corinth, MS

1940 Federal Census of Alcorn County, Mississippi (19 Apr 1940)
Jessie J. Bassett 38 M Head MS Alcorn, MS Farm Carpenter
Eugenia 38 F Wife MS
Billy 17 M Son MS
Jo Ann 10 F Daughter MS
Living next door
1940 Federal Census of Alcorn County, Mississippi (19 Apr 1940)
William R. Bassett 62 M Head AR Alcorn, MS farmer Carpenter
Mary 58 F Wife TN Alcorn, MS

 
Bassett, Jewell Jesse (I3)
 
52 Daniel Bassett, son of Nelson and Julia (Cyr) Bassett, was born 6 Oct 1851 (MDR) in New York. He died 9 Dec 1911 (MDR) in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, at the Haverhill City Hospital, aged 60 years, 2 months, of chronic Brights disease. His death record lists him as a candy maker. He married (1) Sadie/Sarah Morse, daughter of James S. and Sarah J. Morse. She died 12 Feb 1878 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, aged 27 years, 1 month, 26 days. He married (2) Belle Vickery, daughter of Gilman and Harriet Vickery, in 1879. Belle (She shows as Flora in the census) was born about 1861 in Moultonboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Daniel was buried at the Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

1880 Federal Census of Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts (5 Jun 1880)
Daniel Bassett 26 M MA MA MA Head Works in Shoe Factory
Flora 19 F NH NH NH Wife Keeping House
George 1 M MA MA NH Son
Frederick 6 M MA MA NH Son At School
(Living on Rose Street)

1880 Federal Census of Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH (10 Jun 1880)
Nellie Bassett 9 F NH NH NH Boarder
The Manchester Womans Aid and Relief Hosptial

1900 Federal Census of Haverhill, Essex County, MA (7 Jun 1900)
Daniel Bassett 52 Nov 1847 M NY CF CF Head Heel Shaver
Flora B. 36 Feb 1864 F NH NH NH Wife
Nellie Rogers 27 Nov 1872 F NH NY NH Daughter Shoe top stitcher
Fred Bassett 23 Jul 1876 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
George 19 Jun 1880 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
Leon A. 17 Jul 1882 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
Alice M. 15 Jun 1884 F NH NY NH Daughter Shoe Lining Tacker
Fred Rogers 5 Nov 1894 M NH NH NH Grson
(Married 20 years, 4 children, 3 living)
(Flora married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living)

1910 Federal Census of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts (27 Apr 1910)
Flora Bassett (Wd) 46 F NH NH NH Lodger Stitcher Shoe Co.
(Married 29 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1920 Federal Census of Wakefield, Middlesex County, MA (6 Jan 1920)
Leon A. Bassett 37 M MA CF NH Head ??? Electric
Elsie M. 37 F ME ME ME Wife Stitcher Shoe shop
Flora B. (Wd) 52 F NH NH NH Mother Nurse Private Family 
Bassett, Daniel (I2023)
 
53 Daniel Bassett, son of Nelson and Julia (Cyr) Bassett, was born 6 Oct 1851 (MDR) in New York. He died 9 Dec 1911 (MDR) in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, at the Haverhill City Hospital, aged 60 years, 2 months, of chronic Brights disease. His death record lists him as a candy maker. He married (1) Sadie/Sarah Morse, daughter of James S. and Sarah J. Morse. She died 12 Feb 1878 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, aged 27 years, 1 month, 26 days. He married (2) Belle Vickery, daughter of Gilman and Harriet Vickery, in 1879. Belle (She shows as Flora in the census) was born about 1861 in Moultonboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Daniel was buried at the Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

1880 Federal Census of Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts (5 Jun 1880)
Daniel Bassett 26 M MA MA MA Head Works in Shoe Factory
Flora 19 F NH NH NH Wife Keeping House
George 1 M MA MA NH Son
Frederick 6 M MA MA NH Son At School
(Living on Rose Street)

1880 Federal Census of Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH (10 Jun 1880)
Nellie Bassett 9 F NH NH NH Boarder
The Manchester Womans Aid and Relief Hosptial

1900 Federal Census of Haverhill, Essex County, MA (7 Jun 1900)
Daniel Bassett 52 Nov 1847 M NY CF CF Head Heel Shaver
Flora B. 36 Feb 1864 F NH NH NH Wife
Nellie Rogers 27 Nov 1872 F NH NY NH Daughter Shoe top stitcher
Fred Bassett 23 Jul 1876 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
George 19 Jun 1880 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
Leon A. 17 Jul 1882 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
Alice M. 15 Jun 1884 F NH NY NH Daughter Shoe Lining Tacker
Fred Rogers 5 Nov 1894 M NH NH NH Grson
(Married 20 years, 4 children, 3 living)
(Flora married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living)

1910 Federal Census of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts (27 Apr 1910)
Flora Bassett (Wd) 46 F NH NH NH Lodger Stitcher Shoe Co.
(Married 29 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1920 Federal Census of Wakefield, Middlesex County, MA (6 Jan 1920)
Leon A. Bassett 37 M MA CF NH Head ??? Electric
Elsie M. 37 F ME ME ME Wife Stitcher Shoe shop
Flora B. (Wd) 52 F NH NH NH Mother Nurse Private Family 
Morse, Sarah "Sadie" (I2024)
 
54 Daniel Bassett, son of Nelson and Julia (Cyr) Bassett, was born 6 Oct 1851 (MDR) in New York. He died 9 Dec 1911 (MDR) in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, at the Haverhill City Hospital, aged 60 years, 2 months, of chronic Brights disease. His death record lists him as a candy maker. He married (1) Sadie/Sarah Morse, daughter of James S. and Sarah J. Morse. She died 12 Feb 1878 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, aged 27 years, 1 month, 26 days. He married (2) Belle Vickery, daughter of Gilman and Harriet Vickery, in 1879. Belle (She shows as Flora in the census) was born about 1861 in Moultonboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Daniel was buried at the Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

1880 Federal Census of Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts (5 Jun 1880)
Daniel Bassett 26 M MA MA MA Head Works in Shoe Factory
Flora 19 F NH NH NH Wife Keeping House
George 1 M MA MA NH Son
Frederick 6 M MA MA NH Son At School
(Living on Rose Street)

1880 Federal Census of Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH (10 Jun 1880)
Nellie Bassett 9 F NH NH NH Boarder
The Manchester Womans Aid and Relief Hosptial

1900 Federal Census of Haverhill, Essex County, MA (7 Jun 1900)
Daniel Bassett 52 Nov 1847 M NY CF CF Head Heel Shaver
Flora B. 36 Feb 1864 F NH NH NH Wife
Nellie Rogers 27 Nov 1872 F NH NY NH Daughter Shoe top stitcher
Fred Bassett 23 Jul 1876 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
George 19 Jun 1880 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
Leon A. 17 Jul 1882 M NH NY NH Son Shoe nail stitcher
Alice M. 15 Jun 1884 F NH NY NH Daughter Shoe Lining Tacker
Fred Rogers 5 Nov 1894 M NH NH NH Grson
(Married 20 years, 4 children, 3 living)
(Flora married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living)

1910 Federal Census of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts (27 Apr 1910)
Flora Bassett (Wd) 46 F NH NH NH Lodger Stitcher Shoe Co.
(Married 29 years, 4 children, 3 living)

1920 Federal Census of Wakefield, Middlesex County, MA (6 Jan 1920)
Leon A. Bassett 37 M MA CF NH Head ??? Electric
Elsie M. 37 F ME ME ME Wife Stitcher Shoe shop
Flora B. (Wd) 52 F NH NH NH Mother Nurse Private Family 
Vickery, "Flora" Belle (I5207)
 
55 David Bessette, son of Stanislaus and Helen Gautheier (Saint Germain) Bessette, was born 8 Mar 1888 (SSDI). He died Jun 1864 (SSDI). He married Regina Dubois. He possibly married (2) Emma Paris according to the 1930 census.

1930 Federal Census of Providence, Providence County, RI (11 Apr 1930)
David Bessette 41 M VT CF CF Head Machinist Machine Shop
Emma 45 F MA CF CF Wife
George 18 M RI VT RI Son Watchcase Maker
Armand 17 M RI CT RI Son Benchworker Jewelry shop
Florence 16 F RI VT RI Daughter
Elaine Paris (Wd) 76 M CF CF CF MotherL 
Bessette, David (I2108)
 
56 David Bessette, son of Stanislaus and Helen Gautheier (Saint Germain) Bessette, was born 8 Mar 1888 (SSDI). He died Jun 1864 (SSDI). He married Regina Dubois. He possibly married (2) Emma Paris according to the 1930 census.

1930 Federal Census of Providence, Providence County, RI (11 Apr 1930)
David Bessette 41 M VT CF CF Head Machinist Machine Shop
Emma 45 F MA CF CF Wife
George 18 M RI VT RI Son Watchcase Maker
Armand 17 M RI CT RI Son Benchworker Jewelry shop
Florence 16 F RI VT RI Daughter
Elaine Paris (Wd) 76 M CF CF CF MotherL 
Dubois, Regina (I2109)
 
57 David Bessette, son of Stanislaus and Helen Gautheier (Saint Germain) Bessette, was born 8 Mar 1888 (SSDI). He died Jun 1864 (SSDI). He married Regina Dubois. He possibly married (2) Emma Paris according to the 1930 census.

1930 Federal Census of Providence, Providence County, RI (11 Apr 1930)
David Bessette 41 M VT CF CF Head Machinist Machine Shop
Emma 45 F MA CF CF Wife
George 18 M RI VT RI Son Watchcase Maker
Armand 17 M RI CT RI Son Benchworker Jewelry shop
Florence 16 F RI VT RI Daughter
Elaine Paris (Wd) 76 M CF CF CF MotherL 
Paris, Emma (I5305)
 
58 Edouard Amable Bessette, son of Joseph Amable and Zoe (Daudelin) Bessette, was born 20 Feb 1834. He was baptized 13 Dec 1834 in Henryville, Quebec, Canada. He died 13 Sep 1892 of Cholera in Colchester, Vermont, aged 60 years, 7 months, 6 days. He married (1) ?. He married (2) Hattie Charbonneau (Cole), on 23 Apr 1872 in Colchester, Vermont, by Homer Porter, Justice of the Peace. At the time of his marriage he was listed as 30 and this was his 2nd marriage. His parents were listed as Joseph Bessette and Louise Douglas. Hattie married (2) Toussiant (Samuel) Rayta. She died 20 Feb 1937.

1880 Federal Census of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont
Edward Bissette 48 M CN CN CN Head Farm Laborer
Hattie 26 F VT CN VT Wife Kpg House
Hattie L. 6 F VT CN VT Daughter
Mary J. 5 F VT CN VT Daughter
Peter 2 M VT CN VT Son
Henry J. 4/12 M VT CN VT Son

1900 Federal Census of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont (12 Jun 1900)
Samuel Rayta 48 M Jan 1852 CF CF CF Head Farmer
Hattie 46 F May 1854 VT CF CF Wife
Melvina 17 F Apr 1883 VT CF CF Daughter
Mabel 15 F Jan 1885 VT CF CF Daughter
Sarah 12 F May 1887 VT CF CF Daughter At school
Joseph Bessette 13 M Mar 1887 VT VT VT Stepson At school
Blanche Bessette 12 F Feb 1888 VT VT VT Stepdau. At school
(Married 27 years, 7 children, 6 living)
Living next door
1900 Federal Census of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont (12 Jun 1900)
Peter Bessette 22 M Nov 1877 VT CF CF Head Laborer Day
Lena 19 F May 1881 VT CF CF Wife
Maud Vanslett 14 F Apr 1886 VT CF CF SisterL
(Married 1 year, no children) 
Bessette, Edouard Amable (I1651)
 
59 Edouard Amable Bessette, son of Joseph Amable and Zoe (Daudelin) Bessette, was born 20 Feb 1834. He was baptized 13 Dec 1834 in Henryville, Quebec, Canada. He died 13 Sep 1892 of Cholera in Colchester, Vermont, aged 60 years, 7 months, 6 days. He married (1) ?. He married (2) Hattie Charbonneau (Cole), on 23 Apr 1872 in Colchester, Vermont, by Homer Porter, Justice of the Peace. At the time of his marriage he was listed as 30 and this was his 2nd marriage. His parents were listed as Joseph Bessette and Louise Douglas. Hattie married (2) Toussiant (Samuel) Rayta. She died 20 Feb 1937.

1880 Federal Census of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont
Edward Bissette 48 M CN CN CN Head Farm Laborer
Hattie 26 F VT CN VT Wife Kpg House
Hattie L. 6 F VT CN VT Daughter
Mary J. 5 F VT CN VT Daughter
Peter 2 M VT CN VT Son
Henry J. 4/12 M VT CN VT Son

1900 Federal Census of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont (12 Jun 1900)
Samuel Rayta 48 M Jan 1852 CF CF CF Head Farmer
Hattie 46 F May 1854 VT CF CF Wife
Melvina 17 F Apr 1883 VT CF CF Daughter
Mabel 15 F Jan 1885 VT CF CF Daughter
Sarah 12 F May 1887 VT CF CF Daughter At school
Joseph Bessette 13 M Mar 1887 VT VT VT Stepson At school
Blanche Bessette 12 F Feb 1888 VT VT VT Stepdau. At school
(Married 27 years, 7 children, 6 living)
Living next door
1900 Federal Census of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont (12 Jun 1900)
Peter Bessette 22 M Nov 1877 VT CF CF Head Laborer Day
Lena 19 F May 1881 VT CF CF Wife
Maud Vanslett 14 F Apr 1886 VT CF CF SisterL
(Married 1 year, no children) 
Charbonneau, Hattie (I1652)
 
60 Edouard Bessette, son of Pierre and Marguerite (Maillot) Bessette, was born in 1833 in Marieville, Quebec, Canada. He married Gillette Loiselle.
I have not yet verified placement of this Edouard as a son of Pierre Bessette yet. DNA testing on this line does not support placement here.

1871 Canadian Censsus of Ste Cecile de Milton, Shefford, Quebec
Edouard Bessette 38 M Quebec Farmer ????
Jilette 38 F Quebec Catholique
Edouard 16 M Quebec Catholique
Rosalie 13 F Quebec Catholique
Malvina 9 F Quebec Catholique
Philias 7 M Quebec Catholique
Moise 5 M Quebec Catholique
Elizabeth 2/12 F Quebec Catholique

1880 Federal Census of Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT (22 Jun 1880)
Mary D. Bissett (Div) 45 F CN CN CN Head Keeping House
Phillipp 15 M CN CN CN Son At home
Moses 12 M NH CN CN Son At home
Lizzie 9 F CN CN CN Daughter At home 
Bessette, Edouard (I1114)
 
61 Edouard Bessette, son of Pierre and Marguerite (Maillot) Bessette, was born in 1833 in Marieville, Quebec, Canada. He married Gillette Loiselle.
I have not yet verified placement of this Edouard as a son of Pierre Bessette yet. DNA testing on this line does not support placement here.

1871 Canadian Censsus of Ste Cecile de Milton, Shefford, Quebec
Edouard Bessette 38 M Quebec Farmer ????
Jilette 38 F Quebec Catholique
Edouard 16 M Quebec Catholique
Rosalie 13 F Quebec Catholique
Malvina 9 F Quebec Catholique
Philias 7 M Quebec Catholique
Moise 5 M Quebec Catholique
Elizabeth 2/12 F Quebec Catholique

1880 Federal Census of Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT (22 Jun 1880)
Mary D. Bissett (Div) 45 F CN CN CN Head Keeping House
Phillipp 15 M CN CN CN Son At home
Moses 12 M NH CN CN Son At home
Lizzie 9 F CN CN CN Daughter At home 
Loiselle, Gillette "Mary" (I1115)
 
62 Ernest Arthur Bassett, son of Ernest Arthur and Louisa (Tapia) Bassett, was born 28 Aug 1915 (CDI) in Los Angeles County, California. He died 30 Apr 1984 (CDI) in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California. He married Guadalupe Mary Arellano.

1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (Apr 1940)
Ernest A. Bassett 24 M Head CA Same Coach Cleaner Steam RR
Maria L. 20 F Wife NM Same
Carl 16 M Head CA Same 
Bassett, Ernest Arthur (I9)
 
63 Ernest Arthur Bassett, son of Ernest Arthur and Louisa (Tapia) Bassett, was born 28 Aug 1915 (CDI) in Los Angeles County, California. He died 30 Apr 1984 (CDI) in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California. He married Guadalupe Mary Arellano.

1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (Apr 1940)
Ernest A. Bassett 24 M Head CA Same Coach Cleaner Steam RR
Maria L. 20 F Wife NM Same
Carl 16 M Head CA Same 
Arellano, Guadalupe Mary (I10)
 
64 EVA WILLEY BASSETT
The Republican Press, Butler, Missouri, 28 Jan 1921

Mrs. Eva Willey Bassett was born in Bates County, Missouri, August 22, 1872. She was the daughter of Gideon and Catherine Willey. Her parents came to Bates County in 1870 from Berrion County, Michigan. She grew up here and was united in marriage to Dexter D. Bassett, April 18, 1900 and to this union was torn three children, Helen, who died in infancy; two sons who with their father survive to mourn her loss. The sons are Dexter Dillard who is in his 19ty year and Lloyd L. who is in his 18th year.
Mrs. Bassett had been in failing health for 4 or 5 years. She tried hard to regain her health but to no avail. She traveled last summer with her husband and family they went to Hot Springs, Ark, then to Colorado Springs, Colorado thence west as far as she could stand the journey. Then they returned to Bates County, Missouri where she had the best care and medical treatment that could be given her up until the time that the family was stricken with the smallpox and placed under quarantine, which practically left only the family, and they were down with the smallpox, to care for her, but with the aid of Mrs. Blankenbaker and her two sisters she was cared for the best they could. She suffered great pain but she bore it with good cheer. She was always a kind and loving mother true to her family and friends. January 18 1921 she passed peacefully away with just her two sisters and brother-in-law Wm Blankenbaker and her own family at her bedside. Mr. Bassett was just able to sit up having been very sick with the smallpox.
She leaves besides her husband and two sons, four sisters to mourn their loss. They are Mrs. R. B. Wix of Butler, Mrs. Daidie Hancock, Mrs. Addie Thomas, Mrs. Wm Blankenbaker, all living in Bates County, Missouri.
She was laid to rest beside her father and mother in the Rogers Cemetery in Pleasant Gap township near her old home. A host of friends were at the cemetery to pary their last respects to a loving friend and neighbor.
A post mortem held by her request revealed the fact that death was due to carcoma. 
Willey, Eva (I35)
 
65 Francois Bessette, son of Francois and Elisabeth (Lefebvre) Bessette, was born 4 Sep 1834. He married Lucy Martin, daughter of Augustin and Lucie (Boyer) Martin. Her sister married Thomas Bassett also found living in Malone in 1870.
Some place this Frank Bassett as a brother to Thomas Bassett.

1860 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York
Francis Bassett 26 M Canada Laborer
Lucy 28 F Canada
Lilia 6 F New York
Angeline 4 F New York
Frank 1 M New York
Living next door to Francis Bassett
Thomas Bassett 32 M Canada Laborer 200
Marilene 26 F Canada
Demos 8 M New York
Philio 6 F New York
Marline 4 F New York
Nelson 2 M New York
(Marceline Martin married Thomas Bassett, Marceline is sister of Lucy Martin)

1870 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (1 Jul 1870)
Francis Bassett 36 M Canada Farm laborer 500 ---
Lucy 36 F Canada Keeps house
Delia 16 F New York At home
Angeline 15 F New York
Ellen 8 F New York
Mary 6 F New York
Delamia 4 F New York
Jerry 3 M New York
Matilda 1 F New York
Joshua Martin ?? M Canada

1880 Federal Census of William Street, Malone, Franklin Co., NY (1 Jun 1880)
Franklin Bassett 43 M CN CN CN Head Laborer
Lucy 47 F CN CN CN Wife Keeping House
Mary 17 F NY CN CN Daughter At home
Delia 15 F NY CN CN Daughter At home
Oliver 7 M NY CN CN Son
Nettie 4 F NY CN CN Daughter

1900 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (14 Jun 1900)
Oliver Besett 26 M Dec 1873 NY CF CF Head
Georgeana 21 F Nov 1878 NY CF CF Wife
(Married 1 year, 1 child, none living)
Living next door
1900 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (14 Jun 1900)
Frank Besett 72 M May 1828 CF CF CF Head
Lucy 74 F Mar 1826 CF CF CF Wife
William Lee 22 M May 1878 NY NY VT SonL
Nettie 23 F Sep 1876 NY CF CF Daughter
(Married 45 years, 12 children, 5? living)
(William and Nettie married 0 years, no children)

1910 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (22 Apr 1910)
Lucy Bessette 78 F CF CF CF Head (Wd)
Oliver 37 M NY CF CF Son Teamster
Georgeanna 32 F NY CF CF DauL
Luella 9 F NY NY NY Daughter
Lester 7 M NY NY NY Son
Florence 1 F NY NY NY Daughter
(Married 12 years, 5 children, 3 living)
(Lester O. Bessette died 16 Oct 1975)
(Lester born 14 Jun 1906 (SSDI), died Oct 1976 (SSDI) 
Bessette, Francois (I2318)
 
66 Francois Bessette, son of Francois and Elisabeth (Lefebvre) Bessette, was born 4 Sep 1834. He married Lucy Martin, daughter of Augustin and Lucie (Boyer) Martin. Her sister married Thomas Bassett also found living in Malone in 1870.
Some place this Frank Bassett as a brother to Thomas Bassett.

1860 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York
Francis Bassett 26 M Canada Laborer
Lucy 28 F Canada
Lilia 6 F New York
Angeline 4 F New York
Frank 1 M New York
Living next door to Francis Bassett
Thomas Bassett 32 M Canada Laborer 200
Marilene 26 F Canada
Demos 8 M New York
Philio 6 F New York
Marline 4 F New York
Nelson 2 M New York
(Marceline Martin married Thomas Bassett, Marceline is sister of Lucy Martin)

1870 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (1 Jul 1870)
Francis Bassett 36 M Canada Farm laborer 500 ---
Lucy 36 F Canada Keeps house
Delia 16 F New York At home
Angeline 15 F New York
Ellen 8 F New York
Mary 6 F New York
Delamia 4 F New York
Jerry 3 M New York
Matilda 1 F New York
Joshua Martin ?? M Canada

1880 Federal Census of William Street, Malone, Franklin Co., NY (1 Jun 1880)
Franklin Bassett 43 M CN CN CN Head Laborer
Lucy 47 F CN CN CN Wife Keeping House
Mary 17 F NY CN CN Daughter At home
Delia 15 F NY CN CN Daughter At home
Oliver 7 M NY CN CN Son
Nettie 4 F NY CN CN Daughter

1900 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (14 Jun 1900)
Oliver Besett 26 M Dec 1873 NY CF CF Head
Georgeana 21 F Nov 1878 NY CF CF Wife
(Married 1 year, 1 child, none living)
Living next door
1900 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (14 Jun 1900)
Frank Besett 72 M May 1828 CF CF CF Head
Lucy 74 F Mar 1826 CF CF CF Wife
William Lee 22 M May 1878 NY NY VT SonL
Nettie 23 F Sep 1876 NY CF CF Daughter
(Married 45 years, 12 children, 5? living)
(William and Nettie married 0 years, no children)

1910 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (22 Apr 1910)
Lucy Bessette 78 F CF CF CF Head (Wd)
Oliver 37 M NY CF CF Son Teamster
Georgeanna 32 F NY CF CF DauL
Luella 9 F NY NY NY Daughter
Lester 7 M NY NY NY Son
Florence 1 F NY NY NY Daughter
(Married 12 years, 5 children, 3 living)
(Lester O. Bessette died 16 Oct 1975)
(Lester born 14 Jun 1906 (SSDI), died Oct 1976 (SSDI) 
Martin, Lucy (I2319)
 
67 George L. Bassett was born about 1881 in Pennsylvania. He married Clara. Clara was born about 1876 in Pennsylvania. Clara was a Practical Nurse. She moved to St. Petersburg, Florida when she retired.
Clara lists herself as a widow in 1930, but this George L. Bassett could be George Lincoln Bassett who is found in the 1930 census of California.

1910 Federal Census of Mercer, Mercer County, PA (25 Apr 1910)
George L. Bassett 29 M PA PA PA Head Commercial Traveler Pianos
Clara M. 34 F PA PA PA Wife
George V. 2 M PA PA PA Son
William L. 11/12 M PA PA PA Son
(Living on South Pitt Street) (Married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living)

1930 Federal Census of Dormont Borough, Allegheny County, PA (10 Apr 1930)
Clara Bassett 54 F PA PA PA Head (Wd)
George 22 M PA PA PA Son Salesman Brush Company
(Living at 2706 Ocean Avenue) 
Bassett, George L. (I1)
 
68 George L. Bassett was born about 1881 in Pennsylvania. He married Clara. Clara was born about 1876 in Pennsylvania. Clara was a Practical Nurse. She moved to St. Petersburg, Florida when she retired.
Clara lists herself as a widow in 1930, but this George L. Bassett could be George Lincoln Bassett who is found in the 1930 census of California.

1910 Federal Census of Mercer, Mercer County, PA (25 Apr 1910)
George L. Bassett 29 M PA PA PA Head Commercial Traveler Pianos
Clara M. 34 F PA PA PA Wife
George V. 2 M PA PA PA Son
William L. 11/12 M PA PA PA Son
(Living on South Pitt Street) (Married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living)

1930 Federal Census of Dormont Borough, Allegheny County, PA (10 Apr 1930)
Clara Bassett 54 F PA PA PA Head (Wd)
George 22 M PA PA PA Son Salesman Brush Company
(Living at 2706 Ocean Avenue) 
Clara (I2)
 
69 Grand Rapid Press, 4 Jun 1975, p. 1E.

Bassett - Frank B. Bassett, aged 78 of 70 Leonard St. NE passed away at his residence Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Bassett was taken to the Thomas-Runstrom Funeral Home, 406 Michigan. Funeral announcement later.
 
Bassett, Frank Bliss (I33069)
 
70 Greensboro News & Record, North Carolina, 6 Nov 1990
Walton Bassett

LIBERTY - Walton Warren Bassett, 54, of Route 1 died Sunday at Wesley Long Community Hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the cemetery of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colfax, of which he was a member. A native of Muskegon, Mich., he was a retired electrical contractor. Surviving are daughters, Christine Marie Bassett, Katrina Louis Keck, both of Muskegon, Mich.; son, Walton W. Bassett Jr. of Muskegon, Mich.; six grandchildren. The family will be at Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Street Funeral Home in Greensboro 7-9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund of his church. 
Bassett, Walton Warren (I14709)
 
71 He served in the War of 1812 in the 3rd Regiment detached from the 5th Brigade under Lt. Col. Commandant Jeremiah Slade, 1st Major James J. Hill and 2nd Major Andrew Joyner. Bass, Guilford (I34773)
 
72 He was living next door to his brother Wilbur P. Bassett in the 1920 census.

1900 Federal Census of Kendall, Orleans County, New York (3 Jul 1900)
Fred R. Bassett 27 M 15 Aug 1872 NY NY NY Head School Teacher
Susie 29 F 28 Jan 1871 NY NY NY Wife
Gladys 8 F 22 Jan 1892 NY NY NY Daughter
(Married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living)

1915 New York State Census of Kendall, Orleans County, New York
Wilber P. Bassett 33 Head USA Farmer
Mildred E. 24 Wife USA Housework
Starr A. 10 Daughter USA School
Prosser W. 3 Son USA

1920 Federal Census of Kendall, Orleans County, New York (27 Jan 1920)
Fred R. Bassett 47 M NY CF NY Head Farmer - General Farm
Susan L. 47 F NY NY IN Wife

Moravia Republican-Register, Moravia, N.Y., Thursday, January 23, 1958
Frederick R. Bassett

Frederick R. Bassett, 75, a retired farmer, died Sunday at Auburn Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Snell of Genoa. They body will be cremated at Waterville. 
Bassett, Frederick R. (I7609)
 
73 He was living next door to his brother Wilbur P. Bassett in the 1920 census.

1900 Federal Census of Kendall, Orleans County, New York (3 Jul 1900)
Fred R. Bassett 27 M 15 Aug 1872 NY NY NY Head School Teacher
Susie 29 F 28 Jan 1871 NY NY NY Wife
Gladys 8 F 22 Jan 1892 NY NY NY Daughter
(Married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living)

1915 New York State Census of Kendall, Orleans County, New York
Wilber P. Bassett 33 Head USA Farmer
Mildred E. 24 Wife USA Housework
Starr A. 10 Daughter USA School
Prosser W. 3 Son USA

1920 Federal Census of Kendall, Orleans County, New York (27 Jan 1920)
Fred R. Bassett 47 M NY CF NY Head Farmer - General Farm
Susan L. 47 F NY NY IN Wife 
Susan L. (I7610)
 
74 History of Sussex County, New Jersey
Jacob E. Hornbeck

The Hornbeck family is one of the pioneer famliies of Sussex County, and was early represented in Ulster Co., N.Y., being of Dutch extraction.
Philip was the grandfather of the subject of this sketch and the first representative of the family in this section. His son Jacob was one of the early and prominent physicians of the county. He resided a part of his life where Jacob Westbrook lives, in Sandyston township, and in Montague township, and was licensed to practice by the State board of censors on Oct. 5, 1802. He enjoyed a large and extensive practice, and at one time represented his fellow-citizens in the Legislature of the State. His wife was Esther, daughter of Capt. John I.Westbook, and granddaughter of Jacob Westbrook, and his children who reached mature years were seven in number - namely, John W., a prominent lawyer of Allentown, Pa., who died in 1848, while representing his district in Congress; Maria (deceased), wife of James Bassett, of Honesdale, Pa.; Sarah, widow of Dr. Cornelius Stillwell; Elizabeth, Widow of Archibald Drake, Cornelius, a leading merchant and lumber-dealer of Honesdale, Pa; Margaret, widow of William Cortright; and Jacob E., our subject. Dr. Hornbeck died Nov. 12, 1859, aged eighty-four years.
Jacob E. Hornbeck was born March 20, 1820, on his father's homestead, in Sandyston township, where his earlier years were passed. He enjoyed the beneifts of academic instruction under Rev. Mr. Allen at Milford, Pa., and at the Allentown Academy. Upon attaining the age of twenty years he entered mercantile life as a clerk in Honesdale, Pa, where he remained for five years, owning one-quarter interest in the White Mills, near Honsdale, and in eighteen hundred acres of land in Wayne Co., Pa, and superintending the erection, one summer, of a new mill, at an expense of two thousand eight hundred dollars.
At the conclusion of that time he engaged in trade in Montague, in partnership with Jacob Hornbeck, and married, for his first wife, Mary D., daughter of James B. Armstrong, of that township, who died a few months later. In 1847 he opened a store at the Lackawaxen Narrows, in Pike Co., Pa., and continued at that point for four years. He then moved to Hawley, Pa., and, in partnership with Joseph S. Soliday, followed mercantile pursuits for two years.
On Jan. 3, 1856, he married, for his second wife, Zillah M., daughter of Samuel and Margaret Whitaker, of Deckertown, N.J., and soon after removed to that place. He purchased a cedar swampt near the village, erected a mill, and for a time manufactured cedar shingles quite extensively, Subsequently he assisted his father-in-law, Mr. Whitaker, in the management of his affairs, and later engaged in trade in the village, in partnership with John A. Beemer and John Loomis, under the firm-name of Hornbeck, Beemer & Co., for about five years. After the termination of this business connection he purchased the Deckertown mill property, and has since owned and operated the grist-mill at that point.
Mr. Hornbeck is recognzied as one of the self-made, influential, and successful business men of Wantage. Starting out ins life with small capital, but filled with an ambition to doa nd succeed, he has, by the exercise of sound judgement, industry, and close application to business, achieved honorable prominence in business life. He is generous and liberal-minded, a warm supporter of the progressive and benevolent enterprises of the day, and one of the movign men of Deckertown. A few years ago he erected the Opera House block, in size fifty-four be eighty feet, and comprising several stores and a public hall, which he still owns. He has dealt considerably in real estate and owns several houses and buildings, besides a farm of two hudnred and eighty-seven acres in Orange Co., N.Y. He is a Democrat in politics, was a warm supporter of the war, and postmaster at Deckertown for two years, commencing April 1, 1859. He has been collector of Wantage township for two years past, being chosen without oppostion, and was trustee and clerk of Deckertown school for thirtten years. He has acted as the private adviser and counsel of a number of friends, and has administered five different estates. Towards the project of bringing the Midland Railroad to Deckertown he contributed fifteen hundred dollars,and lent warm personal encouragement.
His children are Maggie E., wife of Whitfield Gibbs, editor of the Deckertown Independent, and Samuel W., residing at home. 
Hornbeck, Jacob E. (I135)
 
75 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I145)
 
76 History of The Edward Ulysses Bassett Family
By Eva Bassett Connell

My great-grandfather, Edward Ulysses Bassett, born May 12, 1821; we always thought came to America as a stowaway when 12 years old from England. It was in early 1979 when Eva Bassett Railsback (who has spent much time and energy tracing the family history) began corresponding with a lady whose name is Bassett (related to William - son of William, brother of Edward) from Ohio and we learned that Edward; his parents, William and Jane Pelham Bassett; brothers, William and Thomas; and sister Elizabeth, came over here from England in 1830. They lived in New York State for six months; then came to Townsend township, Huron County, Ohio. Then to Clarksfield, Ohio in 1832. They lived in various places until 1856 when the father, William, died in 1862 at the age of 66 years. Edward's mother, Jane Pelham Bassett, died in Michigan in 1879 at the age of 76 years.
Children born to them Ohio were Lucy, George, Samuel, Henry, Maylam, and Ellen. A brother of William, Elias, also came to America in 1828, lived in Ohio, and died in Iowa years later.
Edward went to Defiance County, Ohio, where he married Sarah Mortimore. She died when their first son, John, was born and he later married her sister, Elizabeth Betsy. To this union were born Thomas Malon, Nathan, Ellsworth, Sarah and Clara Jane.
My grandfather, Thomas Malon (known as Malon) was born in Ohio, January 14, 1853. Sometime prior to 1879 this family migrated to Iowa where Malon met and married Viola Edwina Hayward in January, 1879. She was the eldest daughter of Richard and Sarah Shelby Hayward born in Missouri, February 9, 1861. Early in the summer of 1880 she moved with her husband to Red Willow County near McCook, Nebraska, where they lived for eight years. There Florence, Gertrude, Lawrence, and Walter were born. My father, Lawrence Edward, was born September 15, 1884, and at the age of four years in 1888 he came by covered wagon with his family to what is now northwestern McPherson County where they homesteaded. It is knows as the old Bassett Valley and is now owned by the Max Rothwell family. My great-grandfather, Edward, and several of the other brothers and two sisters came to the same area to settled. The half-brother, John, settled near the Dismal River. His wife's name was Elsie Springer. His children were Frank, Delbert, Nate, Robert, Clyde, Cora and Minnie. Minnie became Sam Musser's wife. John was previously married to Daily Fleming of Red Oak, Iowa, and they had a son, Bert. Nate was married to Sadie Sager and they had five daughers; Nona, who became Mrs. Herschel Moore; Blanche, who married Leo Miller; Eva, who married Henry Rallsback, the cousin who has done so much research and brought to light so much of our family history; Ruby and Rita were the last two girls of this family.
Ed Bassett took a homestead in the valley south. He married Kate Gregg, a sister of Judd, Henry Bert and Floyd. They later moved to Stockville, Nebraska, and adopted three girls: Maude, who later married Frank Bassett; Ann, who married Bennie Godfrey, son of Asa and Clara; and Irene, a sister of Maude.
Ellsworth went to Colorado before he was married so we have never known his family. Nate married Emily Mortimore and homesteaded in the east end of the Bassett Valley. Nate and Emily had a large family including Effie, Mary and Clara who all married Godfrey brothers; Stewart, John and Asa; also Anna who married never married; Ella, who married Virgil Shephard, and brothers, Arthur, Paul and Less. Clara Jane, one sister of Malon, married Mitt Hogg. They have all lived in the Paxton area. Another sister, Sarah, married Isaac Shephard.
My great-grandfather and great-grandmother built a sod house, barn, and corrals about a half mile from their son, Malon, and lived and died there. They are buried in the cemetery at Eclipse Church on the Dismal River close by the Marvin Tucker ranch. Also my grandparents, Malon and Viola; my father, Lawrence Edward, who passed away February 18, 1947; and others of the family are curied there. It is said that where the old sod barn crumbled down years ago there was a five gallon pail of choice arrowheads gathered by all the various cousins in the valley buried under the ruins. What wouldn't the arrowhead collectors now days give to unearth such a treasure!
The only memory I have of my great-grandmother was of her sitting in an old rocking chair, smoking a clay pipe.
My grandfather, Malon, was a blacksmith so he set up a shop and it became a center for many miles around where people gathered to have their work done. They reared their family amid many hardships of the pioneer day.
Emily, Betty, Nellie and another son, Robert, were born on their homestead. Robert died in infancy.
The oldest daughter, Florence, married Edward Able. Gertrude and Emily married Henry and Floyd Gragg. Emily died of tuberculosis in the spring of 1930. The Henry Gragg family moved to Idaho. Nellie became Mrs. Glen Carter and they moved are now all near Salt Lake City, Utah. Betty married Jay Jefferson. They had no children and he passed away in 1961. Betty then moved to Utah to be near her only living sister, Nellie Carter. By this time all the others of her immdediate family had died. Betty died in Springville, Utah, in February, 1976.
Walter married Rose Thayer of Hamburg, Iowa. She was a distant relative of Walter's mother and their romance was by correspondence only, meeting for the first time the day of their wedding. I would not recommend this approach to marriage by anyone. She passed away in 1942. He then married Cona Stoutz and he has since died on New Years, 1959.
Walter and Lawrence and their father were partners in the ranching business for many years. Lawrence (known as Larry) spent nine years of his life working for the Milldale Land and Cattle Co. owned by Stewart and Haskell. Walter remained at home to help with the work and Larry would go home at busy times now and then to help out when needed. Early friends and neighbors mentioned by my father were the Tuckers, Quinns, Morrows, Reuters, Huffman, Haneys, O'Briens, and many others.
When Larry was 24 years of age he married Leona Kathryn Coons on October 26, 1908. In Mullen, Nebraska. She is a refined, patient, kindly soul, the daughter of Montraville and Sarah Edwards Coons. My grandfather Coons born in Paris, Illinois on October 31, 1845; was a Civil War veteran who spent nine months in the Andersonville Prison and endured great hardships as a Union Soldier. He died at the age of 94 years in March 1940. He and my grandmother were married at Red Oak, Iowa, December 23, 1875. She died at the age of 76 in 1930.
My mother was born April 28, 1885, in Watson, Missouri. A brother, Daniel, was married Lulu Parks in Missouri and later moved to Nebraska's sandhills. A sister, Mollie, became Mrs. George Phelps. After his death she married Mill Stemp of Rockport, Missouri, who died a few years later. Three other children were born; two sisters who died in one week from scarlet fever and one brother who died in infancy. The Coons family, my mother was 17 and her parents, came to Nebraska by covered wagon sometime around 1900.
They homesteaded in Hooker County north of the Dismal River and when my mother became of age she took a homestead in South Hooker County at the head of the north branch of the Dismal River. Here she and my father set up housekeeping. They moved back and forth for a number of years unstil she could prove up on her homestead. My father's claim was about nine miles to the south, near the Bassett family. Since all were working together, they did this to help out during busier seasons.
I was born, Mary Leona Eva, March 29, 1912, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska, while they were still living on my mother's homestead. I was christened Mary by the Sisters of St. Joseph's Hospital. On July 19, 1915, a son, Leonard Lawrence, was born at home and Gordon Lee came along on May 20, 1922, born at Sutherland, Nebraska.
My brothers and I grew up with the usualy number of childhood squabbles, also having fun together, working long hours through the years helping with whatever there was to do. My father was a great story-teller so I enjoyed sitting back in a corner listening for hours to the early day experiences told to visitors, hired men, trappers, and anyone who would listen to him. If the stories ebecame gory I would creep off to bed in terror, dreading the darkness of the cold bedroom. Once I dreamed that someone was under my bed trying to pull me under, and I looked under my bed every night for years always fearfully expecting to find someone there.
My mother and father were warm hearted humanitarians, always lending a helping hand or sharing what we had with others. Our home was a place where everyone was welcome to come in and have a meal or spend the night with us. In those days of hard means of travel, it was a rare treat for relatives or travelers to stop and pass the time of day.
My oldest brother, Leonard, married Inez Brown on May 31, 1939. They have three children; Larry Lee who married Theresa Kennedy and they have two children, Lawrence and Brenda; Georgia Lou who married Floyd (Rad) Lincoln and they have four children, Bonnie, Jim, Debbie and Kathy; Eileen was married to Norman Hollis on January 22, 1967. They have a daughter, Carolyn, and in 1976 they adopted a daughter, Mary Lee; Leonard's fourth child, infant daughter Arvelia, perished when fire destroyed their home in 1945. Leonard and Inez have now retired to Merriman, Nebraska, after working for the telephone company for a number of years, first in Tryon; then in Merriman, then Mission, South Dakota, and Mitaca, Minnesota in 1976. In later years Leonard has become quite accomplished in carpentry, building furniture as well as remodeling their home.
My younger brother, Gordon Lee, married Alice Priest (a daughter of Wayne's sister, Loueiva). Kenneth and Sandra Sue (married August 22, 1971, to Randy Nasland) are their children. They owned and edited the Tryon Graphic, McPherson County's newspaper. He was elected sheriff of the county at the general election of 1967. Gordon died January 10, 1976, of heart failure. Sandra was divorced in 1972 and was married to Clifford Kirkpatrick of Scottsbluff in 1976. She became a dental assistant after her divorce and has held a good job with a dentist in Scottsbluff. Her children are Clancey Nasland and Dylan, a son born June 3, 1979.
I went to high school in Mullen, Nebraska, graduating in the spring of 1930. I was planning to go to college to become a Home Economics teacher but the Great Depression caught up with us that fall and I had to give it up. Another good reason was that I had become acquainted with the fellow who was later to become my husband. That summer he came to work for my dad as range rider looking after the cattle. He stayed on for two years. Wayne Connell and I were married April 27, 1932. His parents lived nine miles north of Tryon. His father, Mike was born in Pennsylvania. Mike's family had come to the United States from Ireland before he was born. His mother and father both died when he was very young so he then came to Nebraska from Pennsylvania. After spending some time in Omaha he then came by covered wagon to a place north of what is now Tryon and took a homestead. He held the first tax receipt ever issued in McPherson County. He married Elizabeth Ellen Waits and there were eleven children born to them. The eldest, Willie, passed away when he was twenty years old. Wayne has four living brothers: Bernard, Dan, Malcolm and Lloyd. He has five sisters; Eva Smith, Louelva Hatch (married first to Hugh Priest), Myrtle Gragg, Martha gressley and Dorothy Haney. His father passed away August 18, 1950, and his mother is still living on the homestead at the age of 90 years. She is alert, active and very much interested in har large and growing family which now numbers somewhere around 80. She has since passed away at the age of 91 years, 11 months, 21 days on June, 1968.
Wayne and I have raised four children, all of whom we are proud. We have worked hard and enjoy many of the good things of life. Our eldest daughter, Bonnie Lee, was born January 30, 1936 in North Platte in St. Mary Hospital. She went to high school in Tryon and after graduating taught two terms of rural school and attended summer school in Kearney State Teacher's College. She married Don Bullington on November 3, 1956. They now have two children, Teana Carmen born January 25, 1960 in North Platte; and Monte Wayne born November 11, 1962 in Mullen, Nebraska.
Kathryn Joyce was born August 3, 1936, in North Platte. After graduating from McPherson County High School she worked as a receptionist for Drs. Kreymborg and Chick in North Platte for two years and four months. She married Jim Snyder on February 22, 1959. They have three children: Janelle Sue born March 28, 1960; Jill Ann born October 14, 1961; and Jacqueline Lee born on July 10, 1970.
Jack Emory was born June 29, 1941, in North Platte on his Grandmother Connell's birthday. They have managed to celebrate almost every birthday together except while he was in the Army. Jack graduated from McPherson County High School in 1959. He went into the Army on June 21, 1964. He spent four months at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, while going through Basic, and Cook and Bakery school. He was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia, for the next nine months then was sent overseas to the Vietnam War Zone for the remainder of the time. He was Honorably Discharged March 21, 1966. He was at home awhile, then went into partnership with George and Rose Kahoe in the cattle business. He married Charlene Slerks on May 27, 1971. They have a son, Zane, born September 17, 1973. In 1979 they moved to the Hoban Brothers Ranch.
William Gerald (Gary) was born May 8, 1954. He graduated from high school at Tryon in 1972. He graduated from Oklahoma State College in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. He was married December 17, 1977 to Judy Hagan, a registered nurse and has entered into partnership with his father in the ranching business. Gary and Judy have two daughers, Tara Sue, born January 18, 1980 and Erin Maria, born May 12, 1882.
We have lived on our place five miles southeast of Flats where we have spent all but the first year of our 46 years of married life. Our six grandchildren are a great joy to us. They and the eight grandchildren of Leonard's and the two of Gordon's are the sixth generation of our branch of the Bassett family since they came here among the first of the early settlers. Some are still living in the same general area.
Some of the things I can remember them telling of the early days were the grasshopper and flea infestations. My Grandmother Bassett said there was nothing green left standing after the grasshopper invasion except a pumpkin vine in their yard that someone had covered with a screen. The grasshoppers came in a great dark could and ate everything in their path, then left as they came.
They tell me the fleas nearly ate me up when I was a baby and to this day if there is a flea around it is sure to feast on me while some people seem not to be bothered with them at all. It seems that in the early days the sand hill fleas were sort of a plague.
Then there was the great blizzard of March, 1913, which killed so many livestock for everyone. There were years of drought and hard times but they were rugged, hard working people who trusted in God and enjoyed the simple things of life. They freighted supplies by wagon from Whitman about thirty miles north, the closest point to the railroad. The mail came by buggy and team from Sutherland to the Lena Post Office located on the old Reuter Ranch (now owned by the Reynolds Macomber Sons) where there was also a general store for the settlers to get supplies. It took a day up and a day back with a change of horses at the Lilac Post Office about half way.
My father tells of them walking four miles to school for short term each year as the boys were needed at home to get the work done. One of his teachers was Edna Winhurst who married Harry Pinkerton who was then foreman of the Whitewater Ranch and settled just north of that ranch. Her son, Riley, and his son, Harry Jr., and his family still live on their old home place.
They enjoyed life with toboggan and skating parties, square dancing, baseball games, and family gatherings, with Sunday School on Sunday and church whenever a minister chanced to ride by. We used to have a Raleigh man who peddled his goods around the country every so often. He was very fond of my Aunt Betty so would manage to spend the night at their home whnever he was in the neighborhood. On Sundays he would preach in the little schoolhouse nearby. We called him Preacher-Peddler-Baker. Nothing ever came of the romance.
At that time there were many people in the country since the Homestead Act gave people a chance to get a piece of land. They soon found out they could not make a living on Sandhill land, so they sold out to the bigger ranches and left. A little clump of trees planted by the courageous settlers on almost every section today gives mute evidence of their having lived on the otherwise treeless plains.
The ranchers often took advantage of settlers, trading them out of their land for a grub stake and a team of horses, thus many ranches gradually grew larger and at the present this trend to larger ranches is still going on.
The Depression Years caused a lot of land to go back into the hands of the insurance and loan companies so that it was bought up by many of the present day owners for taxes or maybe a dollar or two per acre.
Since 1930 things have been gradually on the increase until land is now selling for up to $150 to $200 an acre where it is possible to put in pivot irrigation by the year 1978. This will be the ruination of the fine prarie grazing land and our underground water supply. This is being done by a generation of young people who have no idea of how to live without our modern conveniences. Could they build a fire in an old pot-bellied heating stove and keep warm by stoking it with cow chips, at least twenty-five loads of them gathered each fall from the range, and stacked to shed the winter snows? By spring the ash pile out over the back fence would replace or be nearly as large as the chip pile was in the fall. They washed the clothing on a board using homemade soap and later on used hand powered machines. They rode in buggies or lumber wagons over old sandy trails to visit neighbors or relatives. They mowed the hay with horse drawn mowers swept up by an old buckboard sweep. Refrigerators now replace the old ice houses filled each winter by a crew of men. The old timers shake their heads and wonder, knowing full well there is no way they can ever pay these prices and come out of it. Some of the older ranches are cautiously adding a little here and there but they can pretty well afford to do so. We now have our good roads and cars to take us miles from home in a few minutes. Times have surely changed in some ways much to the good but I wonder if people are as happy as they were in the olden days.
This finishes my story of the Bassett family as well as I can remember things told to me.
My mother passed away November 22, 1967, at North Platte, Nebraska, in the Linden Manor Nursing Home after suffering a stroke about two weeks earlier. She had suffered a dislocated shoulder and broken pelvis bone in January 1965 and had since then made her home in Bethesda and Linden Manor Nursing Homes where they were able to give her the care she needed.
Wayne's mother died on June 6, 1968, after a six weeks' illness. She was cared for at the home by her children.
This year 1984 updates, Joyce's oldest daughter, Janelle, after one year of college at Laramie, Wyoming, became the bride of Kim Blake of Laramie, where they moved to make their home in a new house built by Kim and his father. Janelle and Kim Blake have two sons, Arlis James born December 18, 1979 and Brandon Lee born February 26, 1963.
Joyce's second daughter, Jill, graduated from high school in 1979 and married Duane McNutt. They have two daughters, Micki Marie born May 5, 1981 and Megan LaRae born February 26, 1983.
Bonnie's daughter, Teana, graduated in 1980 from Torrington, Wyoming Junior College with a degree in music and education. Teana worked as a secretary in North Platte. Teana was killed in an auto accident September 20, 1981.
Bonnie's son, Monte, was married to Elizabeth Kramer in November 1982.
Written 1967 with updates by Eva Bassett Connell 
Connell, Erastus Wayne (I172)
 
77 In a letter written in 1930, Francis is listed as Alderman and living at 416 West 11th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.

1870 Federal Census of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania (18 Jul 1870)
Francis Bassett Jr. 25 M England Photographer --- 800

1880 Federal Census of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Francis Bassett 35 M EN EN EN Head Photographer
Dorinda 30 F PA MA PA Wife Keeping House
Florence 8 F PA EN PA Daughter At Home
Edmund Nichols 24 M PA -- -- Other Photographer
Maggie Alexander 15 F PA IR -- Other Servant
Tayphena Nichols 55 F PA -- -- MotherL At Home

1900 Federal Census of 3rd ward, Erie, Erie County, PA (11 Jun 1900)
F.J. Bassett 55 M Apr 1845 EN EN EN Head Photographer (1851)
Dora E. 50 F Mar 1850 PA PA PA Wife
Florence M. 28 F Dec 1871 PA EN PA Daughter School Teacher
(Married 30 years, 1 child, 1 living) 
Nichols, Dorinda Edna (I32)
 
78 Isaac Zachariah Bassett was born 15 Dec 1878 (CDR) (WWI) Canada. He died 12 Nov 1966 (CDR) in San Diego County, California. He was living at 804 Erie Street in 1926 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan. He married Clara in 1901 in Worth, Cook County, Illinois. Clara was born about 1883 in Germany.
According to his death certificate, his mother's maiden name was Gaboriau.

1900 Federal Census Worth Township, Cook County, Illinois (11 Jun 1900)
Henry Miller 21 Dec 1878 M IL CF CF Head Elevator Man
Mina? 19 Mar 1881 F IL CF CF Wife
Isaac Basset 21 Dec 1878 M CF CF CF BroL Foundry Labor (1882)
(Married 0 years, no children)

1910 Federal Census of Blue Island, Worth Twp., Cook County, IL (20 Apr 1910)
Isaac Z. Bassett 31 M FC FC FC Head Foreman Iron Foundry
Clara 27 F GM GM GM Wife
Arthur R. 8 M IL FC GM Son
Carrol W. 6 M IL FC GM Son
(Married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living)
(GM - Germany, FC - French Canada)

1920 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan (15 Jan 1920)
Isaac Bassett 41 M FC FC FC Head Manager Die Casting Company
Clara 36 F GM GM GM Wife
Arthur R. 17 M IL FC GM Son
Caroll William 16 M IL FC GM Son
(Isaac immigrated in 1882, Clara immigrated in 1885)
(Living at 316 Toledo Street) (GM - Germany, FC - French Canada)

1930 Federal Census of Adrian City, Lenawee County, Michigan (3 Apr 1930)
Carroll W. Bassett 26 M IL CF GM Head Bookkeeper Iron Foundry
Clara (Div.) 47 F GM GM GM Mother Saleslady Dept. Store
(Clara married at 18)

1930 Federal Census of Adiran City, Lenawee County, Michigan (11 Apr 1930)
Isaac Bassett 51 M IL UN UN Head Manager Foundry
Minnie E. 46 F MI MI NY Wife
(Married at 19 & 22) 
Bessette, Isaac Zachariah (I4366)
 
79 Isaac Zachariah Bassett was born 15 Dec 1878 (CDR) (WWI) Canada. He died 12 Nov 1966 (CDR) in San Diego County, California. He was living at 804 Erie Street in 1926 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan. He married Clara in 1901 in Worth, Cook County, Illinois. Clara was born about 1883 in Germany.
According to his death certificate, his mother's maiden name was Gaboriau.

1900 Federal Census Worth Township, Cook County, Illinois (11 Jun 1900)
Henry Miller 21 Dec 1878 M IL CF CF Head Elevator Man
Mina? 19 Mar 1881 F IL CF CF Wife
Isaac Basset 21 Dec 1878 M CF CF CF BroL Foundry Labor (1882)
(Married 0 years, no children)

1910 Federal Census of Blue Island, Worth Twp., Cook County, IL (20 Apr 1910)
Isaac Z. Bassett 31 M FC FC FC Head Foreman Iron Foundry
Clara 27 F GM GM GM Wife
Arthur R. 8 M IL FC GM Son
Carrol W. 6 M IL FC GM Son
(Married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living)
(GM - Germany, FC - French Canada)

1920 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan (15 Jan 1920)
Isaac Bassett 41 M FC FC FC Head Manager Die Casting Company
Clara 36 F GM GM GM Wife
Arthur R. 17 M IL FC GM Son
Caroll William 16 M IL FC GM Son
(Isaac immigrated in 1882, Clara immigrated in 1885)
(Living at 316 Toledo Street) (GM - Germany, FC - French Canada)

1930 Federal Census of Adrian City, Lenawee County, Michigan (3 Apr 1930)
Carroll W. Bassett 26 M IL CF GM Head Bookkeeper Iron Foundry
Clara (Div.) 47 F GM GM GM Mother Saleslady Dept. Store
(Clara married at 18)

1930 Federal Census of Adiran City, Lenawee County, Michigan (11 Apr 1930)
Isaac Bassett 51 M IL UN UN Head Manager Foundry
Minnie E. 46 F MI MI NY Wife
(Married at 19 & 22) 
Schuessler, Clara (I4367)
 
80 John Greville Tilney-Bassett, son of Hugh E. and Jean A. (Earle) Tilney-Bassett, was born 21 Jan 1902 (EDI). He died Mar 1993 (EDI) aged 91, at Poole District, Dorset, England. He married Phyllis Aanne Graham Brown Sep Qtr 1927 in Poole District, Dorset, England. Tilney-Bassett, John Greville (I80)
 
81 Joseph Bassett was born about 1811 in New Brunswick. He married (1) Mary Wilson on 26 Nov 1834 in Washington County, Maine. She was born about 1803 in Ireland. He married (2) Sarah Jane Ludlow before 1861. She was born about 1825 in New Brunswik. In 1851, he was living in the same household as John S. Bassett. In 1861, he was living next door to John S. Bassett.
Sarah Jane Ludlow was previously married to Christopher Young, son of Christopher and Francis Young. They had a daughter named Devilla, born about 1853 in New Brunswick.
From Marriage Records of Washington County, Maine prior to 1892 we have "Joseph Bassett of Campobello, N.B. (Canada) & Mary Wilson of same m. 26 Nov 1834 by Rev. Wakefield Gale.

1851 Census of Canada - Campobello, New Brunswick
Joseph Bassett Husband 40 New Brunswick Fisherman/Farmer
Mary Wife 48 Irish
Fanny Elizabeth Daughter 15 New Brunswick
Eliza Ann Daughter 14 New Brunswick
George Serles Apprentice 12 New Brunswick
Mary Jane Wilson Dau. to Mary B. 27 New Brunswick

1861 Census of Canada - Campobello, New Brunswick
Joseph Bassett Husband 50 United States Fisherman
Sarah Wife 27 New Brunswick
Devilla Young Step-daughter 8 New Brunswick

1881 Census of Canada - Campobello, New Brunswick
Sarah Bassett Female 56 New Brunswick
Margret Female 18 New Brunswick
Maria Female 10 New Brunswick
David Male 15 New Brunswick 
Bassett, Joseph (I50291)
 
82 Joseph Bassett was born about 1811 in New Brunswick. He married (1) Mary Wilson on 26 Nov 1834 in Washington County, Maine. She was born about 1803 in Ireland. He married (2) Sarah Jane Ludlow before 1861. She was born about 1825 in New Brunswik. In 1851, he was living in the same household as John S. Bassett. In 1861, he was living next door to John S. Bassett.
Sarah Jane Ludlow was previously married to Christopher Young, son of Christopher and Francis Young. They had a daughter named Devilla, born about 1853 in New Brunswick.
From Marriage Records of Washington County, Maine prior to 1892 we have "Joseph Bassett of Campobello, N.B. (Canada) & Mary Wilson of same m. 26 Nov 1834 by Rev. Wakefield Gale.

1851 Census of Canada - Campobello, New Brunswick
Joseph Bassett Husband 40 New Brunswick Fisherman/Farmer
Mary Wife 48 Irish
Fanny Elizabeth Daughter 15 New Brunswick
Eliza Ann Daughter 14 New Brunswick
George Serles Apprentice 12 New Brunswick
Mary Jane Wilson Dau. to Mary B. 27 New Brunswick

1861 Census of Canada - Campobello, New Brunswick
Joseph Bassett Husband 50 United States Fisherman
Sarah Wife 27 New Brunswick
Devilla Young Step-daughter 8 New Brunswick

1881 Census of Canada - Campobello, New Brunswick
Sarah Bassett Female 56 New Brunswick
Margret Female 18 New Brunswick
Maria Female 10 New Brunswick
David Male 15 New Brunswick 
Ludlow, Sarah Jane (I50295)
 
83 Joseph Bessette, son of Francois Xavier and Domithilde (Lariviere) Bessette, was born Oct 1844 (ODC) in Mont-Saint-Gregoire, Iberville County, Quebec, Canada. He died 20 Sep 1931 (ODC), aged 86 years and 1 month. He married Ozilda Ouilda Lavallee, daughter of Peter and Julie (Lafleur) Lavalee (ODC). Ozilda was born 3 Feb (ODC) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She died 11 Apr 1930 (ODC), aged 77 years, in Sandwich, Ontario, Canada. She was living at 416 Tecumseh Road in Sandwich, Ontario at the time of her death. They are both buried in Assumption Cemetery.

1881 Canadian Census of Sandwich, Essex, Ontario
Joseph Bissett 33 M Quebec Carpenter Catholic
Ozilda 27 F Quebec Catholic
Julia 8 F United States Catholic
William 5 M United States Catholic

1891 Canadian Census of Sandwich, Essex County, Ontario
Joseph Bessette 44 M Head Quebec Rom. Cath. Carpenter
Asilda 35 F Wife Quebec Rom. Cath.
Julia 18 F Daughter U.S. Rom. Cath.
William 16 M Son U.S. Rom. Cath. Carpenter
Louis 14 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Blanch 11 F Daughter Ontario Rom. Cath.
Charley 9 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Henry 7 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Albert 5 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Laura 3 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.

1901 Canadian Census of Sandwich, Essex County, Ontario
Joseph Bessette 51 20 Aug 1849 Head Quebec Carpenter Roman Catholic
Oilda 45 3 Feb 1856 Wife Quebec Roman Catholic
Charles 18 5 Dec 1882 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Henry 16 26 Feb 1885 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Albert 14 25 Jun 1886 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Lorette 12 26 Feb 1889 Daughter Ontario Roman Catholic
Eugene 9 6 Jan 1892 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Artrizel 7 25 Jun 1894 Daughter Ontario Roman Catholic
Alma 4 28 Mar 1897 Daughter Ontario Roman Catholic 
Bessette, Joseph (I3106)
 
84 Joseph Bessette, son of Francois Xavier and Domithilde (Lariviere) Bessette, was born Oct 1844 (ODC) in Mont-Saint-Gregoire, Iberville County, Quebec, Canada. He died 20 Sep 1931 (ODC), aged 86 years and 1 month. He married Ozilda Ouilda Lavallee, daughter of Peter and Julie (Lafleur) Lavalee (ODC). Ozilda was born 3 Feb (ODC) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She died 11 Apr 1930 (ODC), aged 77 years, in Sandwich, Ontario, Canada. She was living at 416 Tecumseh Road in Sandwich, Ontario at the time of her death. They are both buried in Assumption Cemetery.

1881 Canadian Census of Sandwich, Essex, Ontario
Joseph Bissett 33 M Quebec Carpenter Catholic
Ozilda 27 F Quebec Catholic
Julia 8 F United States Catholic
William 5 M United States Catholic

1891 Canadian Census of Sandwich, Essex County, Ontario
Joseph Bessette 44 M Head Quebec Rom. Cath. Carpenter
Asilda 35 F Wife Quebec Rom. Cath.
Julia 18 F Daughter U.S. Rom. Cath.
William 16 M Son U.S. Rom. Cath. Carpenter
Louis 14 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Blanch 11 F Daughter Ontario Rom. Cath.
Charley 9 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Henry 7 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Albert 5 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.
Laura 3 M Son Ontario Rom. Cath.

1901 Canadian Census of Sandwich, Essex County, Ontario
Joseph Bessette 51 20 Aug 1849 Head Quebec Carpenter Roman Catholic
Oilda 45 3 Feb 1856 Wife Quebec Roman Catholic
Charles 18 5 Dec 1882 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Henry 16 26 Feb 1885 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Albert 14 25 Jun 1886 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Lorette 12 26 Feb 1889 Daughter Ontario Roman Catholic
Eugene 9 6 Jan 1892 Son Ontario Roman Catholic
Artrizel 7 25 Jun 1894 Daughter Ontario Roman Catholic
Alma 4 28 Mar 1897 Daughter Ontario Roman Catholic 
Lavallee, Ozilda Ouilda (I3107)
 
85 Louis Wesley Bassett, son of Louis J. and Mary D. (Sequin) Bassette, was born 23 Feb 1925 (SSDI) in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He died 4 Jan 1992 (SSDI) in Springfield, Hamden County, Massachusetts. He married Norma Mastrangelo.


In addition to his wife of 45 years, he leaves two sons, Louis W. Jr. of Clinton, Conn. and Richard R., of Fort Lauderdale; two daughters, Nancy A. Gagnon of Wilbraham and Diane M. Zable of Stamford, Conn.; and nine grandchildren.

Sunday Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 5 Jan 1992
Louis W. Bassett, 66, boat company founder

Louis W. Bassett, 66, of 871 Alden St., Springfield, founder of Bassett Boat C., Inc., died Saturday at home.

His career began in 1943, when he set up shop on Berkshire Avenue. He was 18 years old at the time. The Ludlow-born Bassett sold shiners for bait, which he netted in the Connecticut River. Bassett's business grew with the assistance of his wife, the former Norma Mastrangelo. Norma Bassett worked side-by-side with her husband, and several of their children have been involved in the family effort. Times were lean for the Bassett during the winters of 1949 and 1950, so he took to selling Christmas trees, a momentary pursuit away from maritime business.

In 1953, the business was moved to the Ewig Boat Livery, formerly the Massasoit Boat Livery at Watershops Pond. After expanding the business to include outboard motors and boats, Bassett signed a lease for a West Street riverside facility, near the North End Bridge. While the main office stayed on West Street, the need to expand grew as boats entered the picture. In 1976, the Bassett Boat Co. took up residence in a 30,000-square-foot former B-52 hangar from the Westover Metropolitan Development Corp. in Chicopee. Bassett's company was the first to lease hangar space from the corporation. The facility was used to store boats for the winter as well as for repair, service and preparation of new boats.

In 1988, the company moved once again to a 41,000-square-foot building at 321 Moody St. in Ludlow. The price tag for the service and warehouse center was $2 million. Exclusively selling the Sea Ray line of boats, Bassett's business grew until he claimed to be the largest Sea Ray dealer in the world, and one of the 10 largest boat dealers in the country.

Adding to the company was Bassett's dream, and he achieved some of that during his lifetime. The Bassett Boat Company has two outlets in Westbrook, Conn., one in Stamford, Conn., and one in Wakefield, R.I. A sister corporation has headquarters in Pompano, Fla., with outlets in Miami and North Palm Beach. At the time of his death, Bassett was still active in the business, chairing the boards of both corporations. In 1990, the Bassetts made the news for donating $1,000 so Springfield could hire lifeguards for Five Mile Pond.

The Bassett Boat Company will be closed all day Tuesday in memory of its founder. Bassett was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and a member of Knights of Columbus Council 160. He was a member of the Springfield Lodge of Elks No. 61, the Colony Club, the Jockey Club of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and the Massachusetts and Connecticut Marine Traders Associations.

In addition to his wife of 45 years, he leaves two sons, Louis W. Jr. of Clinton, Conn. and Richard R., of Fort Lauderdale; two daughters, Nancy A. Gagnon of Wilbraham and Diane M. Zable of Stamford, Conn.; and nine grandchildren.

The funeral will be Tuesday morning at Forastiere Funeral Home, and in the church, with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday afternoon and evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Carmel School Endowment Fund, 123 William St., Springfield, 01105. 
Bassett, Louis Wesley (I11045)
 
86 Moise Bessette, son of Edouard and Henriette (Jasmin) Bessette, was born 23 Mar 1852 in Quebec, Canada. He died 23 Dec 1904 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He married Salomee Saurel, daughter of Edouard and Josephte (Brosseau) Saurel, on 28 Apr 1874 (MDJB) in Saint-Gregoire, Quebec, Canada.
He was possibly a sea captain at one time on the St. Lawrence. They relocated to Fall River about 1892. 
Bessette, Moise (I3032)
 
87 Neshoba Baptist Church Records, Neshoba Community, Neshoba County, Mississippi

IN MEMORY - Bro. J.P. Crenshaw departed this life, Jan. 31st, 1936. He was born Dec. 20th 1872 making him 63 years 1 month and 11 days old. Bro. Crenshaw was born in this community near where he died. He joined the Baptist Church of this community in the Summer of 1890, was baptized by Bro. L. B. Fancher, and has been a faithful member with us, a good citizen and neighbor. On November 22, 1900 he was married to Miss Lucy Bassett. To this union were born 12 children of which 2 are dead and 10 are living. And to this bereaved family we extend our deepest sympathy and pray God to watch over them, protect them, and guide them through coming life.

In Memory of Bro. J.P. Crenshaw

Bro. James Pleasant Crenshaw was born December 20th, 1872 and died Jan. 31st 1936, making him 63 years, one month and eleven days old at the time of his death. He joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Old Crenshaw, now Neshoba Church, forty or more years ago. He was a faithful and consistent member of this church until his death. He was married Nov. 22 1900 to Miss Lucy Bassett and to this union were born ten boys and two girls. Two of the boys died in early childhood. The boys now living are Earle and Noel, now living in Texas, J.P. of Smith County, Hubby, Earnest, Otho, Maurice and Rudolph of this county. The girls are Queenie, now Mrs. Johnie Miles of Neshoba and Lucile, now Mrs. Leotis Thomas. Neshoba Church never had a more faithful member and Neshoba Community never had a truer and more valuable citizen than Plez as he was to friends. Though we know that his going was to his eternal gain we as a church and community are experiencing a feeling of distinct loss. May the Savior in whose footsteps our brother and friend endeavoured to follow during his lifetime, be our guide and comforter now. Loyal and honest, brave and true. Cheerful and broad of mind. Strong for the tasks he has to do; Patient, considerate, kind. And life will hold and always will, Unto the journey's end, Such posts as there for his to fill, Brother, Neighbor, friend. The lives of many each must touch, So varied is life's Plan. We seldom realize how much it takes, just to be a man. Committee: W.J. Houston, M.S. Lewis, B.H. Walton. 
Crenshaw, James Pleasant (I978)
 
88 Noel Edouard Bessette, son of Jean Marie and Marie (Daniel) Bessette, was born 10 Aug 1835 in Chambly, Quebec, Canada. He died 15 Jul 1903 in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York. He married Philomene Senecal on 12 Jan 1857 in Plattsburg, Clinton County, New York (CCM). She was born in 1839. She died in 1894.
(CCM - Clinton County New York Marriages 1830-1880)

1880 Federal Census of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York
Noel Bresette 45 M CN CN CN Head Saddler
Fralinda 42 F NY CN CN Wife Keeping House
Noel 19 M NY CN NY Son Laborer
Josephine 17 F NY CN NY Daughter Dress Maker
Napoleon 14 M NY CN NY Son At Home
Cornelia 3 F NY CN NY Daughter
Charles 10/12 M NY CN NY Son
Mary 12 F NY CN NY Daughter At Home

1900 Federal Census of Plattsburgh, Franklin County, NY (13 Jun 1900)
Noel Bassette 65 M Aug 1834 CF CF CF Head Harness Maker
Philimon 60 F Oct 1839 NY CF NY Wife
Nellie 18 F Jan 1882 NY CF NY Daughter
(Living at 29 Miller Street) (Married 43 years, 13 children, 6 living)

1910 Federal Census of Malone, Franklin County, New York (15 Apr 1910)
Noel E. Bessette 48 M NY CF CF Head Retail Merchant Grocery
Julia 47 F NY CF CF Wife
Blanche B. 8 F NY NY NY Daughter
Virginia Belanger 49 F NY CF CF SisterL
& 1 Boarder
(Living at 28 Catherine Street)
(Married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living, his 2nd marriage) 
Senecal, Philomene (I2825)
 
89 Obituary

Deane L. Bassett, 91, of Mason, died at his home March 9, 1999, after a short illness. Born Feb. 18, 1908, in Carbondale, Pa., he was the son of Deane H. and Harriet (Hulse) Bassett. He had lived in Mason since 1955. Mr. Bassett was a graduate of Phillips Academy of Andover, Mass., and attended MIT, Babson Institute and Cornell University. He was employed as the advertising and office manager for the Standard Duplicating Machine Inc. of Everett, Mass., for many years, and retired in 1972. Mr. Bassett was a permanent member of the Christian Science Mother Church of Boston. He was an usher of the Ayer and Concord, Mass., branches of the Christian Science Church for many years. He was the widower of Phyllis (Gammons) Bassett, who died in 1982. Members of his family includes a son, Deane H. Bassett of Warren, ohio; a daughter, Joy D. Bassett of Mason; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial funeral services will be held Saturday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the Mason Congregational Church. Graveside services will be held in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, at a date and time to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to the Mason Volunteer Fire Department Association, 16 Depot Road, Mason, NH 03048. The Nelson Funeral Home Inc., Wilton, is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Nashua, New Hampshire, 12 Mar 1999
Deane L. Bassett Worked at Standard Duplicating

Deane L. Bassett, 91, of Valley Road, Mason, died at his home, Tuesday, March 9, 1999, following a short illness.
He had been employed as the advertising and office manager for the Standard Duplicating Machine Inc. of Everett, Mass., for many years, retiring in 1972.
Mr. Bassett was a permanent member of the Christian Science Mother Church of Boston. He also had been an usher at the Ayer and Concord, Mass., branches of the Church of Christ, Scientist, for many years.
He was a graduate of Phillips Academy of Andover, Mass., and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Babson Institute and Cornell University.
Mr. Bassett was the widower of Phyllis (Gammons) Bassett, who died in 1982.
Mr. Bassett was born in Carbondale, Pa., on Feb. 18, 1908, son of Deane H. and Harriet (Hulse) Bassett. He had lived in Mason since 1955.
Survivors include a son, Deane H. Bassett of Warren, Ohio, and a daughter, Joy D. Bassett of Mason, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The Nelson Funeral Home in Wilton is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Nashua, New Hampshire, 12 Mar 1999
Deane L. Bassett

BASSETT - Died March 9, 1999, following a brief illness, Deane L. Bassett, of Valley Road, Mason. There are no calling hours. Memorial Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday March 20, 1999, at the Mason Congregational Church. Springtime graveside services will be held in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, date and time to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mason Volunteer Fire Department Association, 16 Depot Road, Mason, N.H. 03048. The Nelson Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. James T. Nelson is the funeral director. 
Bassett, Deane Less (I31)
 
90 Petition of Isley Bass for dower. She was the widow of Embro Bass, who died in October 1855. The children were Godman D. Bass; Edmond F. Bass; Aquilla, wife of John Matthews; Jethro J. Bass; Julia Ann Bass; Louisa J. Bass; Isaac Bass; John W. Bass; William C. Bass; Franklin P. Bass; Edwin Bass. Nov. Term 1855. Batchelor, Isley (I46860)
 
91 Prosser Webster Bassett, son of Wilbur Prosser and Mildred E. (Webster) Bassett, was born 7 Oct 1911 (SSDI). He died in Nov 1975 (SSDI). His death residence for social security was listed as Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia. Bassett, Prosser Webster (I12407)
 
92 Robert E. Bassett, son Franklin Clyde and Maria Bassett, was born 19 May 1929 (SSDI) in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (Vol. 82, p.476). He died 6 Jul 2000 (SSDI) in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland.

Robert Bassett, veteran Radio, TV broadcaster
SOUTH COAST TODAY, 11 July 2000

COLUMBIA, Md. - Robert "Bob" Bassett, 71, a veteran radio and television broadcaster, died at home Thursday, July 6, 2000. He had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for the past 12 years. Born in Norwood, Mass., and raised and educated in Needham from age 5, he graduated from Needham High School in 1948. He served three years in the Army, receiving the Purple Heart for wounds in the Korean War.
Mr. Bassett began a 36-year career in broadcasting as a part-time announcer with WKOX in Framingham, Mass., in 1952, where he was fired for playing Dizzy Gillespie's recording of "Ooh-Bop-Sh-Bam" between two Sunday morning church services. He spent the next four years with WPEP in Taunton, Mass., which he attributed to his "basic knowledge of the industry; I literally did everything from sweeping floors to becoming a local celebrity and where I finally had the opportunity to present jazz and big bands on a large scale."
He joined WHIM in Providence in 1956, followed in turn by WWRI in West Warwick, R.I., WSAR in Fall Raiver, Mass., and in 1959 took his broadcasting to WRVM in Rochester, N.Y., where he discovered the then unknown Chuck Mangione and featured his sextet "live" each Saturday evening on his program. In 1961, Chuck wrote and recorded "The Bassett Sound," for Mr. Bassett. That same year, he became a charter member of the new WLKW operation in Providence, leaving after 10 months to enter television with WPRO in the same city. Hosting the late movie, he was noticed by the management of the soon-to-be new TV Station, WTEV, Channel 6, which had studios in New Bedford, Mass., and additional facilities in Providence.
He became an original with the station and spent his next 18 years with the outlet, and freelancing radio jazz with both New Bedford radio stations and SWAR in Fall River. Within three months of Channel 6 existence, he was made "temporary" host of a new, half-hour daily talk program, called "Community." Seventeen years later, he was still the host It was the longest continuous show of its type in New England at the time and earned him countless awards, citations and honors.
In addition to hosting "Community", he became sports director and broadcaster the same year, and continued in that role for 15 years. His career was nationally featured in Radio-TV Mirror Magazine and numerous other publications.
In 1981, he left WTEV and moved to Maryland, eventually re-entering radio with WEAM in Washington and finding immense popularity with creations unique to him and the station. He took a position as field representative for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers from 1984 to 1987, working in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
In September of 1987, he re-entered radio going to WITH in Baltimore and joining his former manager at WEAM. He retired from broadcasting when the disease began to rob him of his voice and he began to realize the devastation that accompanies ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease. Still, he managed to work 18 months for the United States Postal Service, until his illness took even more of a tool on his body.
Survivors include his widow, Joan Bassett; a daughter, Leslie Frizze of Martha's Vineyard; a son, Gordon of Catonsville, Md.; a stepdaughter, Lynne Lewis of Columbia, Md.; a stepson, Phillip Barrows of New Bedford; a brother, Arthur of Needham; a sister, Judith Atkins of Colorado; nephews and nieces; two grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren.
His body is being donated to Johns Hopkins for ALS research.
A memorial service is being planned for Aug. 20 in New Bedford.

The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, 13 Jul 2000
Robert "Bob" Bassett, 71, radio, TV personality

Robert "Bob" Bassett, a veteran radio and television personality, died July 6 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, at his Columbia home. He was 71. In 1987, Mr. Bassett was host of a midday show on radio station WITH in Baltimore, playing jazz and big-band music. Because of his illness, he was forced to retire a year later. The Norwood, Mass., native was raised in Needham, Mass. He earned his bachelor's degree from Emerson College in 1952. He worked at radio stations in New England and New York, and from 1961 until 1980, was host of "Community" on WTEV-TV in New Bedford, Mass., where he also did sports commentary. In 1981, he moved to Maryland and joined WEAM in Washington, where each day he broadcast a different version of the song "Stardust" on his afternoon show. He also initiated a movie quiz for listeners, conducted a nightly jazz program and served as an emcee for the Kool Jazz Festivals at the Kennedy Center. He also worked as a consultant to the Smithsonian Institution vintage recording program. He served in the Army during the Korean War. His decorations included the Purple Heart. Plans for a memorial service were incomplete yesterday. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, the former Joan Roderick; a son, Gordon Bassett of Catonsville; a daughter, Leslie Frizzell of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.,; a brother, Arthur Bassett of Needham; a sister, Judith Atkins of Colorado; two grandchildren; a stepson, Phil Barrows of New Bedford; a stepdaughter, Lynne Lewis of Columbia; and four step-grandchildren. 
Bassett, Robert E. (I45)
 
93 Sims Funeral Home
Dee Bassett (Picture included)
June 3, 1936 ? September 21. 2020

Loren Dee Basset, ?Dee? of Grace, Idaho passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 21, 2020 after a long battle with illness and with family at his side. Dee was born June 3, 1936 to Loran Henry and Helen Marietta (Hansen) Bassett in Garden City Idaho. Dee was the oldest big brother to nine younger siblings.
Dee married his first wife Joyce Arletta Preece in 1954. Together they stayed in the area and had three children Teresa Lee Clark, Tom LaDee Bassett and Leslie Ann Osborne. They eventually divorced after 17 years together.
In 1971, Dee married Patricia (Pat) Marie Patterson of Colorado. Pat brought two children to their marriage, Wayne Larry Bredehoft and Rhonda Renae Cole. Dee and Pat later had two children together, Angela Nicole Lee and Bradley Dee Bassett.
Dee valued hard work above all. At the young age of 12, Dee began driving a coal truck to help his parents support their large family. His first job, of which he was quite proud, began when he was 12 years old. He drove a large coal truck and shoveled coal into hoppers all over the area. He enjoyed this job and the money he made. This led him to leave school for full time employment after completing the 8th grade in Soda Springs, Idaho.
Dee later worked for Commonwealth erecting base towers for powerlines. The work was intense and took him away from home for weeks at a time. After traveling with the company for a number of years, Dee decided it was time to return home to his family and the work he loved, mechanics. Dee was a ?Ford man? who spent the majority of his adult life as a mechanic to personal vehicles and Farm Equipment in his own shop and parts store in Grace Idaho. Dee became an avid ?old car? collector and loved to restore vehicles from days gone by. He was known for having a collection of favorite old cars including a 1959 Ford Flip-Top Convertible, 1939 Ford Coupe, model A and what the kids laughingly call his very favorite, ?the weenie wagon,? a 1974 station wagon.
Dee was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pat, his children Angela Lee and Teresa Clark and his siblings, Alvin, Lovell, Wendy, Connie, Geraldine and Beverly.
Dee is survived by his children, Tom (Kelly) Bassett of Soda Springs, Leslie (Mike) Osborne of Grace, Wayne (Tina) Bredehoft of Grace, Rhonda Cole (Pocatello) and Brad (Tamra) Bassett of Pocatello and 30 grand and great-grand grandchildren, and his brothers, Curtis, Ted and Shuell Bassett.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Central Cemetery. Family will visit with friends on Thursday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home prior to going to the cemetery.



Dee?s Obituary
Dee Bassett (Picture included)
June 3, 1936 ? September 21 2020

Loran Dee Bassett, 84, of Grace passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Central Cemetery. Family will visit with friends on Thursday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home prior to goingn to the cemetery.
 
Bassett, Loran Dee (I3798)
 
94 St. Paul Sunday Pioneer Press, October 5, 1947
Louis Bassett, Pioneer Farm Educator, Dies

Louis B. Bassett, for many years superintendent of experimental farm operations of the University of Minnesota and associate professor of farm management, died Saturday in his home at 2095 Dudley ave. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Bassett was a pioneer in the growth of the University?s agricultural education program. He retired six years ago after 30 years? service.
A graduate of the school of agriculture, Mr. Bassett attended the college of agricultural until 1898 when he enlisted in the Army during the Spanish-American war. At the time of his death he was president of the 13th Minnesota Volunteers veterans organization.
He returned to the University Farm in 1905 and served as farm foreman until 1909. After spending two years on a 10,000 acre farm in North Dakota, he returned to the campus.
Surviving are his wife, Zoe Wells and three children, Marjorie, Muriel and Gordon.
Funeral arrangements have not be completed.
 
Bassett, Louis Benjamin (I8178)
 
95 The Bridgeport Post, May 17, 1964
Mrs. Stanley Wayne Bassett
Miss Nancy Lee Judd Married Yesterday to S. Wayne Bassett
Reception at Mill River Country Club Folows Afternoon Ceremony

White chrysanthemums, stock, ompons and gladioulus filled the alter vases in Christ Episcopal church, Stratford and clusters of gladioulus and ferns marked the family pews, for the wedding yesterday afternoon of Miss Nancy Lee Judd to Stanley Wayne Bassett. The associate rector, the Rev. Herbert G. Follett officiated at the 2 o?clock ceremony, uniting the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Frederick Judd, Jr., 1735 Elm street, Stratford to the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Bassett, 140 Otis street, Statford.
Mr. Judd gave his daughter in marriage. She was gowned in candelight peau de soie, designed with a Sabrina neckline, short sleeves and an A-line skirt appliquéd with Brussels lace on either side and on the back of the full, flowing train. She wore an heirloom Brussels lace mantilla, belonging to her grandmother, and carried a cascade bouquet of cymbidium orchids, lilies of the valley and stephanotis.
Miss Barbara Burnell Judd served her sister as maid of honor and Miss Charlotte Bassett of New York, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Ruth Anne Wilterdink of Easton were her bridesmaids. They wore gowns of pale blue peau de soie with full length overskirts and matching Chanel bows with veils. The honor maid carried a nosegay of pink and white ribbons and the bridesmaids carried pink feathereleathered carnations, and blue bachelor buttons with pink d carnations tied with blue ribbons.
Mr. Bassett was best man for his son, whose ushers were Robert Henderson of Stratford, Robert F. Berg of Devon and Floyd Kellogg, Jr. of Trumbull.
A reception in the Mill River Country bluc followed the ceremony after which the couple left for Nasauu, B.I.
The bride attended Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro, Va., was graduated from Stratford high school and attended the University of Bridgeport. She is a granddaughter of Mrs. William Macalister of Greenwich and the late Dr. Henry Burnell Faber and of Mrs. Morton F .Judd of Stratford and the late Mr. Judd.
Mr. Bassett is an alumnus of Stratford high school and the University of Connecticut. He served in the Army with the 3455th Military Police, attached to the Sandia corporation and is now with the American District Telegraph company.
Connecticut Post, September 12, 2019
Stanley W. Bassett

Stanley W. Bassett, age 87, of Stratford, husband of Nancy Judd Bassett, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Stanley was born in Bridgeport on September 27, 1931 and was the son of the late William and C. Arthetta Berg Bassett. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Stanley is also survived by one son, Thomas Bassett and wife Deirdre of Stratford, one daughter, Kathleen Lombardo and husband Joseph of Stratford, three grandchildren, Bridgette Bassett, Spencer Bassett and Michael Lombardo. In addition to his beloved parents, Stanley was also predeceased by one sister, Charlotte Crosby. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford. To celebrate a life, please visit us at www.galellofuneralhome.com.


 
Bassett, Stanley Wayne (I8861)
 
96 The Bridgeport Post, Saturday, September 1, 1962
Mrs. William E. Bassett Sr.

Services for Mrs. Rose Carmichael Bassett, 81, of 140 Otis street, Stratford, widow of William E. Bassett Sr., who died Thursday in Bridgeport hospital, will take place Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Dennis and D?Arcy funeral home, 2611 Main street, Stratford with the Rev. Edward E. Morgan, rector of St. Paul?s Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery.
Born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Mrs. Bassett was a member of Purity Shrine, one; the Augusta Riehl club, the Over 21 club; Azalia chapter 2; the Azalia Sewing circle; Stratford Court 21, Order of Amaranth; Amaranth Thimble club, and Pyremus Temple 82, Daughters of the Nile.
Surviving are three sons, William E. Bassett Jr. and Milton W. Bassett, both of Stratford, and Clarence L. Bassett, of Milford, five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
 
Carmicael, Rose (I8273)
 
97 The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, New York, Monday, October 14, 1918
Lt. Rice Bassett

Lt. Rice Bassett, son of Mrs. Fanny Rice Hunt of Ingram st., Forest Hills, who was killed in an explosion upon the submarine chaser 219 in a foreign port, was 19 years old. He enlisted in the Navy last May while he was a sophomore at Princeton. He was a grandson of the late Benjamin F. Rice, U.S. Senator of Arkansas.
Two other brothers are in service, Ensign Charles Chester Bassett jr., who is a member of the Naval Flying Corps, was a sophomore at Harvard when he volunteered in the Lafayette Escadrille before the United Stated declared war and has been sixteen months at the front. He was several days ago commissioned a junior lieutenant of the United States Naval Flying Corps. Ben Bassett has entered the Navy and is on board a submarine chaser.
 
Bassett, Rice (I8192)
 
98 The Columbus Dispatch, 19 Feb 2007
Betty Ann Bassett

Betty Ann Bassett, 80, died February 16, 2007 at Mt. Carmel West after a short illness. Born Januar7 28 in Kokomo, IN, she lived in Chicago for many years before moving to Columbus in 1969, where she worked at the Union Clothing Store until it closed. Preceded in death by her parents and five brothers and sisters. Betty is survived by sister, Anita Canary of Columbus; brother, William (Minnie) Bassett of Kokomo, IN; and several nieces and nephews, including Dick (Pam) Gaskill of Dublin. Memorial contributions in Betty's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or www.cancer.org; or to the Columbus Cancer Clinic, 65 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, OH 43214-3063. Ohio Cremation and Memorial Society/Rodman Funeral Service. 
Bassett, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (I37)
 
99 The Daily Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 13 Sep 1993
Bob Bassett

Bob Bassett went to be with the Lord Sept. 11, 1993. Bob was born to Evelyn C. and Earl Bassett on Nov. 15, 1929, both who preceded him in death. He was a 1949 graduate of Capitol Hill High School and was a Mechanical Contractor since 1960. Bob gave his heart and lief to the Lord in 1980 and continued to grow in the Lord and serve him. Bob became active in Bible Study Fellowship and had been to a workshop Saturday morning in preparation for a leadership role which was to begin September 13. He was a member of Covenant Community Church for 5 years and previously was a member of South Lee United Methodist Church. Bob was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty Couts Bassett of the hom; son, Earl "Butch" and wife, Debbie Bassett of Mustang; daughter, Linda and husband, Derel Cornelius of Mustang; son, Mike Bassett of OKC; and grandchildren, Breana, Chalyn, and Chanda Bassett, Robbie, Ryan, Scotty, Tiffany and Lacy Cornelius all of Mustang; three sisters, Earlene Cox of Mustang, Melba Fuller of Mountainburg, Ar, and Marilyn Haynes of Mustang; brother, Harold Bassett of Banner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Services will be held Tues., Sept. 14, 1993, 2:00 p.m. at Covenant Community Church with interment following at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
 
Bassett, Robert Caddell (I143)
 
100 The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 29 Sep 1991
Evelyn Caddell Bassett

Evelyn Caddell, age 90, born Nov. 12, 1990 in Aubrey, Tx., died Sept. 26, 1991 in Mustang. She graduated from Granite High School and attended North Texas State University. She was a former saleslady for the John A. Brown Dept. Store for 25 years, and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Del City. Survived by 3 daughters, Earlene Cox and her husband, Charles of Mustang, Melba B. Fuller and her hsuband, Fred of Mountainburg, Ar., Marilyn Haynes and her husband, Floyd of Mustang; 2 brothers, Bob C. Bassett and his wife, Betty of Mustang, Harold Bassett and his wife, Jeri of El Reno; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services 2:00 p.m. Monday, Gene Adams Chapel, interment in Memorial Park.
 
Caddell, Evelyn (I36639)
 

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