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- 1861 Canadian Census of Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
James Bassett - 50 - Ireland - Farmer - Roman Catholic
Catherine - 50 - Ireland
James - 20 - Prince Edward Island
Patrick - 18 - Prince Edward Island
Henry - 16 - Prince Edward Island
Thomas - 14 - Prince Edward Island
Edward - 12 - Prince Edward Island
William - 10 - Prince Edward Island
Margaret - 8 - Prince Edward Island
1881 Canadian Census of Dalhousie, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
James Bassett - 70 - M - Prince Edward Island - Farmer - Irish Catholic
Catherine - 67 - F - Newfoundland - Irish Catholic
John - 41 - M - Prince Edward Island - Farmer - Irish Catholic
Margaret - 25 - F - Prince Edward Island - Irish Catholic
Sudden Death of E.D. Bassett, Contractor
A well-known and highly respected contractor and builder of Oakland, E.D. Bassett died suddenly on May 25 while standing at the corner of Eighth and Washington streets, in this city. Heart failure was given as the cause of death.
Mr. Bassett was born in Rustico, Prince Edward Island, about seventy years ago, and has been a resident of California for thirty-five years. He was one of our best known builders and at the tme of his death had just completed a number of residences in the Fruitvale district of Oakland.
Surviving the deceased are one sister (Margaret) Mrs. M.C. Egan, residing at 601 Hobart street, Oakland, and one daughter, Mrs. J. Kelley, of Calistoga, Calif.
The funeral took place from St. Elizabeth's Church, where a requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul. Interment, St. Mary's cemetery.
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