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- Kenneth B. Bassett was an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cincinnati Enquirer
April 20, 2009
Kenneth Burrett Bassett
Kenneth Burrett Bassett, 78, died at his home in Terrace Park of leukemia on April 17. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Polly Mallory (McLean) Bassett; sons Gary of Terrace Park and Glenn of Amsterdam; grandsons Mac, Sam, and Tucker; and many loving family members and friends. He was the only son of Hazel and Walter Bassett. Ken was a graduate of Western Hills High School and Denison University. He played football at both schools, took part in many activities, and was elected to several student offices at West High and Denison. Kappa Sigma fraternity was an important part of his college life. A graduate of University of Cincinnati Law School, he was a member of the Law Review. As a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, he served as a legal officer at Bainbridge, Maryland, from 1956 to 1959. In 1961 Ken joined the law firm that now bears his name, Cors & Bassett, and remained active there until recently. His practice included real estate transactions, corporate and labor matters, estate planning and taxation. Ken and Polly shared many trips and his love of travel was legendary. He loved spending time with his sons, grandsons, extended family and friends. Ken was active in St. Thomas Episcopal Church over the years. He enjoyed his membership in the Stump’s Boat Club. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Terrace Park on Wednesday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Avenue, Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 or a charity of choice. Evans Funeral Home serving the family. www.evansfuneralhome.com.
The New York Times
October 23, 1960
Polly Mallory McLean Engaged to Lawyer
Special to The New York Times
Darien, Connecticut, October 22 - Mrs. Hugh C. Harris has made known the engagement of her daughter, Miss Polly Mallory McLean, to Kenneth Burrett Bassett. He is the son of Mrs. Walter B. Bassett of Cincinnati and the late Mr. Bassett
The couple plan to be married early next year.
Miss McLean, daughter also of Charles Stuart McLean Jr. of Vernon, New York, is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She is making her home in Cincinnati.
Mr. Bassett, an alumnus of Denison, also was graduated from the University of Cincinnati School of Law. He served for three years as a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. He is with the law firm of Nichols, Wood, Marx & Ginter in Cincinnati.
The New York Times
February 19, 1961
Polly McLean And a Lawyer Wed in Danbury
Graduates of Denison Married in Chapel of Wooster School
Special to The New York Times
Danbury, Connecticut, February 18 - Miss Polly Mallory Mclean and Kenneth Burrett Bassett were married in an Episcopal ceremony here this afternoon in the Wooster School Chapel. The Reverend John Duane Verdery, headmaster of the school, performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Hugh Courtney Harris of Wilton and Charles Stuart McLean Jr. of Vernon, New York. Her husband is the son of Mrs. Walter B. Bassett of Cincinnati and the late Mr. Bassett.
Mr. McLean gave his daughter in marriage. She wore a gown of white silk organza adorned with re-embroidered lace, and a veil of tulle fastened to cap of seed pearls. The bride carried a bouquet of white flowers.
Miss Lavinia Rundel McLean was maid of honor for her sister and Miss Lois Ladly was the other attendant. Thomas Haack was best man.
Mrs. Bassett, who graduated from Denison University, is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burton Mallory and of Mrs. Christine Rundel McLean and Charles Stuart McLean, all of Danbury. The bride is a descendant also of Ezra Mallory, founder of the Mallory Hat Company here.
Mr. Bassett, an alumnus of Denison and the University of Cincinnati College of Law, served as a lieutenant for three years with the Navy Reserve. He is with the law firm of Nichols, Wood, Marx & Ginter in Cincinnati.
The bridegroom is a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pfeiffer of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bassett of Cincinnati.
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