Parley Bassett

1795 - 1885  (89 years)

• Name	Parley Bassett
  Born	5 Jul 1795	Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Apr 1885	Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York
  Buried	UNKNOWN	Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York
  Notes	The Syracuse Standard, Saturday, April 19, 1885 Parley Bassett Death of an Old and Respected Resident of Syracuse Word reached the city last night of the death of Parley Bassett, who was, at the time of his death, at the residence of Stanley Bagg, on the Alvord road, north of the city. Mr. Bassett?s death occurred at 7:30 o?clock last evening. He had been sick since Monday, suffering at first from a severe cold and being prostrated afterward by an attack of eyrsipelas. Prior to Monday of this week Mr. Bassett had been in good health and, although nearly 89 years of age, had no premonitory symptoms of the disease which suddenly ended his life. Mr. Bassett was New Englander, his boyhood home being in Dalton, Mass., where he was born July 6, 1796. About fifty-two years ago he came to this city, where his home has since been. After the opening of the Syracuse & Oswego railroad he was employed by that company in the capacity of freight agent. For many years his home was in Fayette street, in the Seventh ward, and in 1863, when Daniel Bookstaver was mayor, he represented that ward in the Board of Alderman. he also served for a time in the office of city treasurer. Few men had a wider acquaintance with his townsmen than did Mr. Bassett, especially during the active years of his life. He was a gentleman who made friends readily and who attached to himself all who came into business or social relations with him. All respected him and his unquestioned probity was recognized wherever he was known. In the prime of life he was a man of great energy in business affairs, and when he grew to be a hale old gentleman his neighbors regarded him with a sentiment akin to affections. During all his life Mr. Bassett was an ardent Democrat. He was a member of the Unitarian church from the time when that denomination established itself in this city. Mr. Bassett?s venerable wife died a few months ago. His children are Mrs. Dr. Bartlett of Meridian, Mrs. Stanley Bagg and Mrs. Robert H. Davis of this city. 1850 Federal Census of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York Parley Bassett 55 M Massachusetts RR xxxx Asenath 45 F New York Amanda 18 F New York Amelia 16 F New York Mary A. 8 F New York Lucretia 5 F New York 1880 Federal Census of 7th Ward, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York Parley Bassett 84 M MA MA MA Head Aseneth 74 F NY RI VT Wife Keeping House Mary Murphy 25 F IR IR IR Other Bessie Holyoke 24 F NY MA NY Niece
  Person ID	I03081	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	23 Sep 2011

  
  

  Father	Jonathan Bassett,   b. 27 May 1763, Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut ,   d. 14 Jun 1798, Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts  (Age 35 years)
  Relationship	Natural
  Mother	Lucy Spafard,   b. 27 Jan 1768/69,   d. 21 Jan 1805  (Age 35 years)
  Relationship	Natural
  Married	19 Jul 1787	Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
  Family ID	F00655	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Asenath Hall,   b. 20 Mar 1805, Burlington, Otsego County, New York ,   d. 2 Jan 1885, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York  (Age 79 years)
  Married	26 Sep 1831	Burlington, Otsego County, New York
  Children	+ 1. Maria Bassett,   b. 15 Jul 1832, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York ,   d. Jun 1904, Louisville, Cass County, Nebraska  (Age 71 years)  [Natural] + 2. Amelia Bassett,   b. 17 Sep 1834, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York ,   d. 1 Sep 1915, Syracuase, Onondaga County, New York  (Age 80 years)   3. Lyman Hall Bassett,   b. 3 Aug 1837,   d. 1 Sep 1839  (Age 2 years) + 4. Mary Asenath Bassett,   b. 9 Feb 1842, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York ,   d. 10 May 1922, Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York  (Age 80 years)   5. Lucretia Merrill Bassett,   b. 31 Oct 1844, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York ,   d. 29 May 1872, Syracuase, Onondaga County, New York  (Age 27 years)
  Family ID	F01441	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart