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- New York Herald
October 20, 1884
Died
BASSETT - Arthur Bassett, son of the late George and A.M. Bassett, in the 58th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family; also the members of the Exempt Firemen’s Association, of Brooklyn, the George T. Tremble Association of old Public School, No 7 New York; I.D.K Chowder Club, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday, the 21st, at half-past two o’clock p.m., from his late residence, No. 237 Powers Street, Brooklyn, Eastern District.
Brooklyn Eagle
October 20, 1884, Page #5
Arthur Bassett
There has not been any better known citizen in the Eastern District for over twenty years than Arthur Bassett, counselor at law, who died at his residence, No. 237 Powers Street, yesterday. He was born in the Tenth Ward of New York in 1826; received his earlier education at old Public School No. 7, of which the late George T. Trimble was principal, and then he became a pupil of the Free Academy, now the College of the City of New York. Shortly after reaching his majority Jr. Bassett left New York and took up his residence in Williamsburgh. There he soon became prominent in political circles, never, however, aspiring to any office. He much preferred to be outside, where, in emergencies, active and energetic men were of consequence, and had some satisfaction in noting the success of their work. He joined the Fire Department, notwithstanding the fact that he required an iron frame, nine inches high, as a sole to his left foot to make one leg as long as the other. In spite of this disadvantage he never lost his place on the rope in running to a fire, and was usually at the head when a lively race between rival companies was in order. He limped, but, as was remarked of him, "he limped to some purpose." As a counselor he was successful, whether in advising his clients in his office or in representing them in the court room, and there were many Eastern District lawyers who would prefer almost any other adversary at the bar. He was an excellence musician, and the violin in his hands was eloquent. This latter accomplishment made him cordially welcome in social circles, and he was a valued member in several leading Eastern District clubs. He has been for a long time confined to his home, and latterly to his bed, with the sickness which carried off. His loss will be felt and greatly regretted in many circles. He leaves a widow and several children.
1860 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (13 Jun 1860)
Arthur Bassett - 32 - M - New York - Copyist
Ann - 34 - F - Maryland
Catherine - 10 - F - New York
Demas S. - 7 - M - New York
Maria S. - 5 - F - New York
George A. - 1 - M - New York
1870 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (18 Jul 1870)
Arthur Bassett - 46 - M - New York - Lawyer 500
Mary - 50 - F - Maryland - Keeping House
Cath. A. - 20 - F - New York - At Home
Demas S. - 17 - M - New York - Milkman
Annetta - 14 - F - New York
Geo. A. - 11 - M - New York
Mary E. - 10 - F - New York
Henry - 4 - M - New York
1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
Arthur Bassett - 53 - M - NY-NY-NY - Head - Lawyer
Annie - 46 - F - NY-NY-NY - Wife - Keeping House
Demas - 27 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - Cartman
George - 21 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - Lamplighter
Henry - 14 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - At School
Mary - 19 - F - NY-NY-NY - Daughter
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Bassett Family Association Database
1827 - 1884 (57 years)
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