| Notes |
- Seattle Daily Times, Washington, Thursday, January 12, 1939
Thomas W. Bassett
Seattle friends today mourned the passing of Thomas Worley Bassett, 83 years old, veteran Kent attorney. Mr. Bassett, a resident of Kent thirty-one years, died January 5 at a Tacoma hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Saturday in Kent. He resided five years in Seattle prior to moving to Kent. Surviving are his widow, Mary Susan, Kent; a son, Frank Bassett, Los Angeles; two daughters, Ruth Bassett, Kent, and Mrs. Vesta Foster, New London, Conn., and four grandchildren.
Seattle Daily Times, Washington, Sunday, February 7, 1904
Hammond & Bassett
Among the leading firms of attorneys-at-law practicing before the bar of King County is that of Hammond & Bassett. Mr. J.M. Hammond was admitted to practice in Iowa in 1873, and was a member of the Twenty-first Iowa General Assembly, and has been established in practice here for the past two years, while Mr. T.W. Bassett was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1880, and came to Seattle one year ago. Both gentlemen have had a very active and varied practice, in addition to a sound legal and literary training and are thoroughly well read in every branch of law. They are proprietors of the Hammond Adjustment Company, and as to their standing refer to the Seattle National Bank, Nordyke & Marmon Company, Indianapolis, Ind.; Deering Harvesting Company, Chicago; Barton Bros. Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. J.F. Calhoun, Minneapolis, Minn. Their office are at 201-203 Burke Building, and they conduct a very extensive general law practice in all the courts and make a specialty of corporation law, and they thoroughly safeguard every interest placed in their professional care.
Washington Death Certificate
Thomas Bassett
Died: 5 Jan 1939 in Ft. Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington
Age: 53 years, 3 months, 13 days
Married to Sue Calhoun Bassett
Parents: Isaac Bassett and Crenda Moore
1860 Federal Census of Mercer County, Illinois
Isaac N. Bassett - 34 - M - Kentucky - Lawyer
Lucinda J. - 34 - F - Ohio
Fletcher S. - 13 - M - Kentucky
Flora A. - 10 - F - Illinois
Minotta - 8 - F - Illinois
Thomas - 6 - F - Illinois
Luella - 3 - F - llinois
Mary J. Bassett - 25 - F - Illinois
1870 Federal Census of Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois (11 Jul 1870)
Isaac N. Bassett - 44 - M - Kentucky - Lawyer 10,000 3,000
Caroline - 36 - F - Pennsylvania - Keeping House
Flora A. - 18 - F - Kentucky
Laura M. - 15 - F - Illinois
Thomas W. - 13 - M - Illinois
Luella - 11 - F - Illinois
Ray H. - 6 - M - Illinois
Fletcher S. - 22 - M - Kentucky - Midshipman U.S. Navy
Gerty Clara Bell - 15 - F - Illinois
Bertram - 3 - M - Illinois
1880 Federal Census of Mercer, Mercer County, Illinois
J.N. Bassett - 55 - M - KY-KY-KY - Head - Lawyer
Carolin - 45 - F - PA-PA-PA - Wife - Keeping House
Nota - 25 - F - IL-KY-OH - Daughter - Keep Kook
Thomas - 23 - M - IL-KY-OH - Son - Law Student
Lula - 21 - F - IL-KY-OH - Daughter - At Home
Victor - 9 - M - IL-KY-PA - Son
Bessie - 6 - F - IL-KY-PA - Daughter
Clara Yerty - 26 - F - IL-PA-PA - Daughter - Book Store and St.
1880 Federal Census of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Thos. W. Bassett - 23 - M - IL-KY-OH - Stud't S.U.I.L.
(Living with many other students)
1900 Federal Census of 1st Ward, Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois (2 Jun 1900)
Thomas W. Bassett - 43 - Sep 1856 - M - IL-KY-IL - Head - Lawyer
Susan M. - 43 - Oct 1856 - F - OH-OH-NY - Wife
Frank N. - 18 - Mar 1882 - M - MN-IL-OH - Son - At School
Vesta C. - 14 - Feb 1886 - F - IL-IL-OH - Daughter - At School
Ruth Calhoun - 12 - Jan 1888 - F - IL-IL-OH - Daughter - At School
1920 Federal Census of 2nd Ward, Kent, King County, Washington (15 Jan 1920)
Thomas W. Bassett - 63 - M - IL-KY-OH - Head - Lawyer Office
Sue C. - 62 - F - OH-OH-NY - Wife
Ruth C. - 31 - F - IL-IL-OH - Daughter - Bookkeeper Store
(Living at 212 Central Ave. NE)
History of King County, Washington (Volume II)
(1929)
Thomas W. Bassett
With broad experience in the legal profession and a clear conception of its responsibilities, T.W. Bassett has proven exceptionally well qualified for the duties of city attorney of Kent and his long retention in the office shows that his worth is thoroughly appreciated. He was born in Mercer county, Illinois, in 1856, a son of Isaac N. and Scienda (Moore) Bassett, natives, respectively, of Kentucky and Ohio. The American progenitor of the Bassett family sailed from England about 1621 and was a passenger of the Fortune, the ship that followed the Mayflower to this country. Isaac N. Bassett, born in 1825, mastered the principles of jurisprudence, began his prefessional career in Aledo, Illinois, in 1852, and practiced there continuously until 1915, with the exception of two years, which were spent in Colorado. He was a lawyer of high standing and counted Abraham Lincoln among his close friends. Mr. Bassett attained the advanced age of ninety-five years, passing away in 1920. He had long survived his wife, who was born in 1835 and died during the boyhood of her son, T.W. Bassett.
The latter obtained his public school education in his native state and completed his legal course in the University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1880. Going to Minnesota, he entered the educational field and was engaged in teaching school for two years. He then opened a law office in Lac Qui Parle county, Minnesota, and practiced there for four years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Illinois and formed a partnership with his father, with whom he was associated for fifteen years, attending to the office business, while Isaac N. Bassett had charge of the court work of the firm. The son traveled westward in 1902, locating in Seattle, Washington, and there followed his profession for five years. Owing to failing health he was obliged to seek an outdoor occupation and purchased land near Kent, where he engaged in ranching four years. Having regained his strength, he sold the farm and moved to Kent, where he has since engaged in the practice of law, establishing a large and remunerative clientele. He is a wise counselor and is equally able in his presentation of a case before the courts. From 1912 until 1914 he was city attorney and in 1918 was recalled to that office, which he has since filled continously. He is well versed in legal science, especially in matters relating to municipal rights, and carefully safeguards the interests of the city.
In 1882 Mr. Bassett married Miss Sue C. Calhoun, a native of Ohio. Her education was received in Illinois and previous to her marriage she was a successful teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett have three children. Frank N., who was born in Minnesota, is an accomplished musician, a member of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and is married and has two children, Robert Marshall and Irma. Vesta C. is the wife of Captain Worth W. Foster, who was educated at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and is now stationed at New London, Connecticut. They are the parents of two children, Worth W., Jr., and Jean Foster. Ruth C. Bassett took a course in the Boston Conservatory of Music, afterward teaching music for several years, and is now at home in Kent.
Mr. Bassett is a republican, adhering to the views of his father, who was a power in Illinois politics but never aspired to office. He is identified with the Masonic order, is a past master, and now affiliates with Verity Lodge, No. 59, F. & A.M. He was the first high priest of Carnation Chapter, No. 29, R.A.M., at Kent, and is a member of Seattle Commandery, No. 2, K.T., and Afifi Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Tacoma, while his wife is a member of Kent Chapter of the Eastern Star. Along professional lines, Mr. Bassett is connected with the local, state and national bar association and honors his profession by his close adherence to its high standards.
Excerpt from Autobiography of Isaac Newton Bassett
Thomas Worley Bassett born Sept 22nd 1856 was married to Sue Calhoun on Feb 14th 1882 and has three children:
Frank Newton, born March 7th 1883
Vista Caroline, born Feb 4th 1886
Ruth Calhoun, born January 17th 1888
|
Bassett Family Association Database
1856 - 1939 (82 years)