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- New Hampshire Sentinel, Keene, NH, Wednesday, April 22, 1891
Obituary
William Bassett, an old and well known resident of Keene, died at his home on Marlboro' street about twelve o'clock Monday night at the age of 72 years. He had been sick for a number of weeks with a disease of the heart and other complications and his death occurred quite suddenly, from heart failure. During the afternoon he had appeared better than for some weeks before and about five o?clock walked out into the garden with his grandchild in whose company he took great satisfaction.
Deceased was a native of Keene and had lived here during the greater part of his life. He was a son of Nathan Bassett, who was a famous carpenter and builder in old times. William learned the same trade, and carpentering and building has been his business until recently when he retired. He was one who thought much upon religious matters, and for many years was an attendant at the First church where both he and his father used to play the bass viol before the days of modern organs. During the later years of his life he was a very constant attendant at the Unitarian church and took much interest in that society. He was a kind and genial neighbor and a man who was always ready to lend a helping hand or speak a cheering word to those who were in trouble. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. William O. Hutchins, of this city. The funeral will take place at the home, Marlboro' street, Thursday, at eleven o'clock, Rev. C.B. Elder officiating.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1819 - 1891 (72 years)