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- Louis Bassett's obituary states "He was born in France 72 years ago and came to America about 50 years ago". Louis immirated through New Orleans in the 1850's and settled first in Illinois, then moved to Nevada, then back to Illinois, and then moved on to Adams County, Nebraska. According to family legend, Victoria Courcier was sent from France to marry Louis in an arranged marriage.
In 1863, Louis purchased 60 acres in Shelby County, Illinois from Amadee Somas at a cost of $422. In 1868, Louis purchased 80 acres in Christian County, Illinois from Elissee Malhoit of Assumption, Louisiana for $2,247.
1880 Federal Census of Rural, Shelby County, Illinois
Louis Bassett - 46 - M - FR-FR-FR - Head - Farmer
Victoria - 44 - F - FR-FR-FR - Wife - Keeping House
Jule - 17 - M - IL-FR-FR - Son - At Home
Julia - 15 - F - NV-FR-FR - Daughter - At Home
Julian - 12 - M - NV-FR-FR - Son - At Home
Louisa - 5 - F - IL-FR-FR - Daughter
(FR - France)
1900 Federal Census of Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska (8 Jun 1900)
John Bergeron - 36 - M - Jul 1863 - IL-CF-CF - Head - Baker
Louise - 25 - F - Jul 1874 - IL-FR-FR - Wife
Tresa L. - 3 - F - Oct 1896 - NE-IL-IL - Daughter
Julia Delagneau - 35 - F - Aug 1864 - NE-FR-FR - SisterL
Louis - 13 - M - May 1887 - NE-FR-NE - Nephew - At school
Anna Delagneau (Wd) - 63 - F - Dec 1836 - FR-FR-FR - MotherL
Louis Bassett (Wd) - 66 - M - Sep 1833 - FR-FR-FR - FatherL
(John and Louise - Married 5 years, 1 child, 1 child living)
(Anna - 4 children, 3 children living)
(Julia - Married 8 years, 1 child, 1 child living)
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Bassett Family Association Database
1833 - 1905 (~ 71 years)