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Edwin Frances Bassett

Male 1844 - Deceased


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  • Name Edwin Frances Bassett 
    Born 1 May 1844  Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died Deceased 
    Notes 
    • 23 May 1905
      Bassett Will Wed Authoress
      Engagement of Cambridge Medical Man, 60 Years Old,
      and Miss Grace M. Fiske, 28, Surprise to Their Frien

      The announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Edwin Francis Bassett
      and Miss Grace Mabel Fiske of Cambridge, whose "intention" paper was taken out
      at the City Hall yesterday, was a big surprise to all except a few intimate
      friends, who did not know even of their engagement.
      Mr. Bassett is a well known medical practitioner. He is 60 years of
      age, and was put down as a confirmed bachelor. For about two years he h
      lived at 10 Bigelow Street, but previous to that had his office and residence
      in an apartment house on Massachusetts Avenue, between Lee and Clinton
      Streets. Previous to coming to Cambridge he spent some time in California. He
      is a veteran of the civil war.
      His companion for many years was his mother and it was common talk
      among his acquaintances that it was his intention not to marry as long as she
      lived. A few months ago Mrs. Bassett died.
      Miss Fiske the intended bride is 28 years of age and is an author and
      lecturer as well as an accomplished musician. She is a native of Sale, Or.,
      the daughter of Eugene R. and Charlotte Scott Fiske. With her mother she came
      to live at Mr. Bassett's and their acquaintance ripened into love. They will
      be married tonight.
    Person ID I08155  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Father Ellery Eldredge Bassett,   b. 9 Jun 1801, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1864, Salem, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Maria Adeline Porter,   b. 21 Jul 1817, Salem, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Oct 1904, Cambridge, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Married 18 Feb 1840 
    Family ID F01862  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Grace Mabel Fiske,   b. Abt 1877, Salem, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Deceased 
    Married May 1905 
    Family ID F03537  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. Newburyport Vital Records.