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- Shelbyville Republican, Indiana, 10 August 1920
John Bassett Died Tuesday
Life-Long Resident Of Shelby County, Passed Away At Country Home
Hold Funeral Thursday
Mr. John Bassett died at his home in Van Buren township Tuesday morning at 5 o?clock. Three weeks ago last Sunday evening while milking at his barn Mr. Bassett was stricken with paralysis. He was found unconscious a few minutes later by his wife. His condition was precarious all the time up to Monday when he suffered a second stroke, death soon resulting.
Mr. Bassett belonged to one of the oldest families in Shelby county. He was the direct descendant of Nymphus Bassett, the founder of the Bassett family in Shelby county. His father and mother were Oliver and Elizabeth Bassett, both of whom are dead. He was born in Marion township 67 years ago las April. By his first wife the following children survive: Mrs. Flora Wilkinson, Mrs. Fannie Coyle, Mrs. Ethel Harris, Mrs. Betty Logan and Charles Bassett. His brother are Marshall Bassett and James K. Bassett, his sisters being Mrs. Nancy Bowman and Mrs. Lee Carithers.
Mr. Bassett lived in Shelby county all his life and was well known. His entire life was passed in the country and he was recognized in his community as being a good man and citizen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o?clock at the Liberty church. Burial will be made in the Liberty Cemetery. Ralph J. Edwards in charge.
Shelbyville Democrat, Indiana, 11 August 1920
Prominent Farmer Died This Morning
John R. Bassett, of VanBuren Township, Passed Away Following Stroke
(From Tuesday?s Daily)
John R. Bassett, prominent farmer of VanBuren township, passed away at his home this morning at 4:50. Death was due to paralysis. He suffered a stroke while caring for his stock on the farm about three weeks ago and his conduction had gradually grew worse until death.
Deceased was the son of Oliver and Elizabeth Bassett and was born in this county April 19, 1853. He has lived here practically his entire life and was one of the most respected and esteemed men of his community. He was a success in his vocation, being progressive and energetic and he was known as a man of integrity and ideals.
He is survived by one son, Charles Bassett, of VanBuren township, and the following daughters, Mrs. Harvey Wilkins, of Moral township Mrs. Otto Coyle, of Shelby township, Mrs. Otto Harris, of this city, and Mrs. Harry Logan, of VanBuren township. Two sisters and two brothers also survive him. They are Mrs. Lee Carithers, of this city, and Mrs. Bowman, of Anderson, and Marshall Bassett, of Noble township, and James K. Bassett, of Marion township.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Liberty church. Interment will be made in the Liberty cemetery. Ralph Edwards is in charge.
1880 Federal Census of Moral, Shelby County, Indiana
John R. Bassett 27 M IN IN IN Head Farming
Elisebeth E. 21 F IN IR IR Wife Keeping House
Florance E. 8/12 F IN IN IN Daughter
Frank Videll 19 M OH NY IN Other Farm Laborer
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1853 - 1920 (67 years)