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Edward Gordon Bassett

Male Abt 1873 -


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  • Name Edward Gordon Bassett 
    Born Abt 1873  New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 24922A75716E0646905E497D6DAA427704A9 
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    • 1880 Federal Census of Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut
      Orrin Basset - 40 - M - MA-MA-MA - Head - Joiner
      Celia - 41 - F - NY-NY-NY - Wife - Keeping House
      Eddie - 7 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - At School
      Carrie Parrish - 14 - F - NY-NY-NY - Stepdau - At School

      1910 Federal Census of Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut (22 Apr 1910)
      Edward G. Bassett - 37 - M - NY-MA-MA - Head - Retail Merchant
      Jennie A. - 46 - F - CT-CT-CT - Wife
      Philip G. - 12 - M - CT-NY-CT - Son
      Roland Smaley (Wd) - 82 - F - CT-NY-CT - FatherL - Own income
      & 1 servant (Married 12 years, 1 child, 1 living)
      (Living on West Main Street)

      1930 Federal Census of Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut (2 Apr 1930)
      Edward G. Bassett - 57 - M - CT-CT-CT - Head - Salesman music store
      Jennie S. - 65 - F - CT-NY-NY - Wife
      (Married at 21 & 24)
      Living next door
      Philip G. Bassett - 32 - M - CT-CT-CT - Head - Salesman music store
      Florence Y. - 30 - F - CT-CT-CT - Wife
      Frances J. - 7 - F - CT-CT-CT - Daughter
      (Living at 143 West Main Streeet)
      (Married at 22 & 20)

      Harlem Valley Times, Saturday, April 24, 1915
      Orrin A. Bassett
      Orrin A. Bassett, died at his home in Amenia, N.Y., April 8. The body was taken to Plainville for burial Saturday.
      Orrin Bassett was born in Bristol 75 years ago in the house which used to stand on the river side just west of Pierce's Bridge, was cabinet maker for years made cases for the John Birge Clock Co.
      As Orrin grew up he learned his father's trade also that of a pattern maker and machinist, and with Mr. Potter made melodeons in what is now the Saw Shop. He was quite a musician, and many are the interesting tales he told of taking a melodeon in a boat in the evening and carrying it to some place on the bank of the river and the young folks singing.
      When still a young man his father bought a farm and moved to North Egermont, Mass. After a few years on the farm, Orrin Bassett returned to Connecticut and settled in Plainville, where he had relatives, and followed the carpenter's trade. About this time, he built the Talmage Place on West Broad street, then considered one of the finest in town, and number of the first cottages at Sachem's Head.
      Soon after he built a shop on Whiting street and manufactured metal musical goods. About fifteen years ago he sold his business and removed to Amenia, N.Y., where, when he had the time, he still continued to do fine wood work and machine work in the shop he had on the farm. Here he made many beautiful pieces of furniture in later years. Mr. Bassett was twice married, his first wife was Jerusha Gordon of Sheffield, Mass.
      His second wife, who survives him was Mrs. Celia Parrish of Hillsdale, Mass. Besides his widow he leaves a son, Edward G. Bassett, and a daughter, Mrs. Wm. A. Benton of Amenia, N.Y., and a half brother, Frank Bassett of Gt. Barrington.
      Mr. Bassett though of a quiet disposition, made many warm friends and was never happier than when talking over old times with some of the many friends who often found their way to his home or shop. His acquaintance was large and many will miss his face and greeting.
    Person ID I2157  6B William Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2023 

    Father Orrin Alonzo Bassett,   b. 2 Sep 1839, Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1915, Amenia, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Celia M. Tyler Parrish 
    Family ID F866  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jennie Smally 
    Married Abt 1898 
    Children 
    +1. Philip Gordon Bassett,   b. 20 Aug 1897, Plainville, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1960  (Age 62 years)
    Family ID F868  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart