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William Brewster Bassett

Male - 2006

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  • Name William Brewster Bassett 
    Gender Male 
    Death 13 Feb 2006 
    Notes 
    • Buffalo News, 19 Feb 2006
      William Brewster Bassett

      Architectural Historian, of Wynnewood, PA, age 73, February 13, 2006, son of
      the late Charles K. and Jean V. Bassett; brother of Barbara Gearhart,
      Priscilla Bretschger, Deborah McGinley and the late Kingman, James and Nancy
      Bassett; father of Ann, Jennifer, G. Brewster and Christopher Bassett; devoted
      grandfather of five grandchildren. Memorial Service on Saturday, February 25
      at 11 AM in Narberth Presbyterian Church, Windsor and Grayling Aves.,
      Narberth, PA. Family will receive visitors commencing at 10 AM. Gravesi
      Memorial Service planned for July 2006 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Athenaeum of
      Philadelphia, 219 South Sixth St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.
    Person ID I21325  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Father Charles Kingman Bassett,   b. 12 Jun 1891   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Jean Van Inwagen   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Natural 
    Marriage 1 Feb 1921 
    Notes 
    • The Illustrated Buffalo Express, Sunday, February 6, 1921
      Bassett-Van Inwagen

      The marriage of Miss Jean Van Inwagen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
      Van Inwagen, Jr. of Lafayette avenue, to Charles Kingman Bassett, son of Mr.
      and Mrs. George H. Bassett, took place at 8 o’clock last Tuesday evening at
      the Hotel Lenox in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate
      friends, The Rev. Dr. Samuel V.V. Holmes of the Westminster Presbyterian
      church performing the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of cream colored satin
      with trimming of hand run margot lace, which also edged the long tulle veil
      that formed the train and was caught with pearls and orange blossoms. S
      carried a shower bouquet of white and sweetheart roses and lilies of the
      valley. Miss Shirley Hammond, maid of honor, was gowned in jade green
      georgette ornamented with silver ribbon and carried Columbus roses and white
      lilies. Anson Clark of New York was best man, Robert S. Bassett and Elmer Roe,
      ushers. Roses and Spring flowers decorated the drawing rooms, in which the
      ceremony took place, musicians played for the wedding and reception following,
      for which the buffet table was centered with pink roses and freesia. Mr. and
      Mrs. Bassett have left for a two-month trip to California, and upon the
      return will be at home at Nu. 230 Starin avenue.
    Family ID F06429  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart