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- 1880 Federal Census of Plainfield, Otsego County, New York
Orrien Bassett 52 M NY RI NY Head Farmer
Susan A. 50 F NY NY NY Wife Keeping House
Everett 19 M NY NY NY Son Farm Laborer
Alan Babcock 53 M NY CT NY Other Farm Laborer
1900 Federal Census of Brookfield, Madison County, NY (8 Jun 1900)
Orrin Bassett 72 M Apr 1828 NY NY NY Head Farmer
Susan A. 71 F Sep 1828 NY NY NY Wife
Everett L. 41 M Jun 1858 NY NY NY Son
(Married 48 years, 3 children, 3 living)
The Brookfield Courier, Wednesday, 30 Jan 1907
Death of Orrin Bassett, Native of Plainfield
Jan. 28 – Orrin Bassett passed away at his home about 4 o’clock
Saturday morning. Mr. Bassett’s illness, which was an acute disorder of the
bladder, caused him intense suffering at times, but he uttered no complaint,
and was grateful for the constant and faithful care which he received. His son
Everett was with him night and day, and supplied his every need with the
thoughtful and loving devotion of one who has been his closest and most
trusted companion. Between father and son, there has been the firmest bond of
mutual affection, and it was Mr. Bassett’s greatest comfort to have the strong
arm and loving heart of his beloved boy to sustain him in the last hours of
their companionship. They have been like boys together, and the loss of such a
parent, whose kindness never failed, is indeed a bereavement that calls for
deepest sympathy which is freely given. Orrin Bassett was a man whom
everybody liked and respected, and in whose integrity full confidence w
felt. As a neighbor, he was courteous and considerate, and those who lived
nearest to him and knew him best, are willing witnesses to his voluntary acts
of kindness which were quietly performed and were never lacking whenever the
opportunity was given. He was tolerant of the faults of others, and nev
indulged in unkind criticism, but was uniformly cheerful in his greetings and
sincerely interested in the general welfare. He was a strong believer in the
Republican party, to which he has given loyal support and much efficient
service, and though his religious belief was liberal, he had sincere respect
for the faith and practice of true Christian living. His life was that of a
good citizen, and his exemplary conduct as such was widely appreciated. Mr.
Bassett was born on his father’s farm in the town of Plainfield. His parents
were William and Esther Clark Bassett, who reared a large family, consisting
of six sons and two daughters, of whom Stillman Bassett of this place is the
last survivor. The six brothers were Morris, Lewis, Henry, Perry, Stillman and
Orrin. Had the latter lived until April 23d, he would have been 79 years of
age. He was brought up as a farmer, and engaged in that calling when a young
man, following it with uniform success. He had owned and occupied sever
farms, including what is known as the Wilcox farm in Plainfield and the Oliver
Brown place near DeLancey’s Corners. The place on which the greater portion of
his life was spent was at Dye’s Corners, originally known as the “Hoxie
Farm”. From thence Mr. Bassett came here to reside, purchasing the doub
house in the northeastern part of the village, where his death occurred. He
went back on the farm for awhile, but resumed his residence here a few years
since. He was married about 1855 to Susan Lamb, daughter of Russell Lamb, and
she died here in November 1904. They had but one son, Everett L. Basset
previously mentioned. Many pleasant and enduring recollections are firm
associated with the years he spent among us, and the thought of Orrin Bassett
will never fail to afford occasion to awaken memories of a man who, in every
relation which he established, was a worthy and estimable citizen. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. today, conducted by Rev. W.E. Reynolds with
interment in the cemetery at Unadilla Forks.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1828 - 1907 (79 years)