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- Thomas and Maria moved to Chicago around 1854 to take over the hat and fur business of his late brother, John Albert Bassett.
Los Angeles Herald, February 1, 1900
Was Suddenly Called
Thomas Bassett Succumbs to Attack of Apoplexy
Found in a Dying Condition in St. James Park
Medical Aid Unavailing
Thomas Bassett, who was a member of the city board of education from 1895 to 1897 was found in a dying condition at 6:30 last evening in St. James park, near West Adams street. Dr. J.C. Kirkpatrick and Dr. Jenkins were hastily summoned, but Mr. Bassett died shortly after the physicians? arrival at the park. The coroner, who had been notified by the police, arrived shortly afterward and permitted the body to be removed to deceased?s late residence, 2644 Portland street, by undertakers Orr & Hines, and announced his intention of holding an inquest today. Dr. Kirkpatrick was of the opinion that such a course was superfluous as he was willing to sign a certificate to the effect that Mr. Bassett had succumbed to an attack of apoplexy.
Mr. Bassett was a widower about 70 years of age, and resided with his two daughters and two grand daughters in a fine residence on Portland street. He was a man of considerable means.
Los Angeles Herald, February 3, 1900
BASSETT ? January 31, 1900, Thomas Bassett, father of Mrs. Ida B. Hombrook and Miss Adele F. Bassett. Funeral from his late residence, No. 2644 Portland street, Saturday, February 3, at 2 p.m. Interment at Rosedale.
Chicago Tribune, December 5, 1898
Charles N. Hammond, Chicago Pioneer Fur Dealer, Passes Away
Resident of the City for Fifty-eight Years
Coming Here from New York State
Interment at Graceland Cemetery Tomorrow
Charles Norton Hammond, Chicago?s pioneer fur dealer and a resident of this city for fifty-eight years, died at 365 Ontario street yesterday afternoon at 4 o?clock in his seventy-ninth year. He was born in Colebrook, Herkimer County, New York, in 1820. He came to Chicago in 1840, and soon afterwards formed a partnership with John A. Bassett. The firm of Bassett & Hammond was for a long time the largest importer of furs on State street. He retired from business ten years ago, and had lived for twenty years in the house where he died.
In 1860 Mr. Hammond was married to Mrs. Alexander Murray of Lockport, N.Y., who survives him. The family consists of two daughters, one of who is a writer for the daily press of this city.
The funeral takes place from the family residence, 365 Ontario street, to Graceland at 2 o?clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1823 - 1900 (76 years)
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