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- 1910 Federal Census of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois (19 Apr 1910)
Eber E. Bassett 34 M IL OH EN Head Mail Carrier Government
Cora B. 35 F IL NV OH Wife
Lyle E. 11 M IL IL IA Son
Florabelle 2 F IL IL IA Daughter
Marlin Welch? (Wd) 73 F OH OH OH MotherL (4 children, 3 livin
& 1 Boarder
(Married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living)
1920 Federal Census of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois (8 Jan 1920)
Eber E. Bassett 44 M IL OH NY Head Postmaster U.S. Post Office
Cora 45 F IA VA OH Wife
Lyle 14 M IL IL IA Son
Florabel 13 F IL IL IA Daughter
& 1 Roomer
(Living on Main Street)
1930 Federal Census of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois (5 Apr 1930)
Egbert E. Bassett 55 M IL OH VT Head Post Master McHenry Post Office
Carol M. 56 F IA WV OH Wife
Lisle E. 24 M IL IL IA Son
Floribel 22 F IL IL IA Daughter
Jennie (Wd) 78 F VT EN EN Wife
(Living on Main Street) (Married at 21 & 22)
History of McHenry County, Illinois, Volume II
Munsell Publishing Company (1922)
Eber E. Bassett
Eber E. Bassett, postmaster of West McHenry, is one of the sub-substantial
men of McHenry County, and one who has long been appreciated
by his fellow citizens. His appointment came as the just reward of
faithful service to the government as a rural free delivery carrier, a
since taking hold of the office, he has increased very materially its
annual business, and the efficiency of the service. Mr. Bassett was
reappointed to the office in September, 1917, and he has one assistant
under him. His appointment followed the raising of the office to
third class.
Eber E. Bassett was born in McHenry County, June 17, 1875, one
of the two children of Wilbur F., born in Ohio, and Jennie (Earl) Bassett.
born in Vermont. W. F. Bassett came to McHenry in 1854, with his
parents, John E. and Celestia Bassett.
Jennie (Earl) Bassett came to McHenry in 1868. For some years
following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bassett were engaged in farming,
but are now retired. Eber E. Bassett attended the local schools, and
took a business course at the Elgin Academy during the fall and winter
of 1896-97. Until 1905, he was engaged in farming, but in that year
became a letter carrier on the rural free delivery route, and continued as
such until his appointment as postmaster in 1914. He is a Republican
in politics. On December 18, 1897, he was married to Miss Cora
Martin, a daughter of Peter S. and Wealthy A. (Farmer) Martin, and
they have two children, namely: Lisle E., and Floribel. The family
belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church of West McHenry. Mr.
Bassett's fraternal affiliations are with the Modern Woodmen of Americ
and Mrs. Bassett is a member of the Royal Neighbors. Accommodating
and capable, Mr. Bassett is giving universal satisfaction as postmaste
and is correctly regarded as one of the most representative men of his
community.
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