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- Register Republic
July 18, 1962
David Bassett
Consolidated News Service
Alden - David Bassett, 81, Illinoi 173, Alden, was found dead in his home Tuesday afternoon by a cleaning woman.
McHenry County Deputy Coroner Ray Lush, Harvard, said Bassett was last seen Sunday morning buying Sunday papers in an Alden store. A letter written to his brother Sunday said he was in good health, Lush said.
The cleaning woman said he was fully dressed and sitting in a living room chair when she found him. He had been living alone since his wife died last year.
The body was taken to Schutt-McFarlin-Saunders Funeral Home, Harvard, where funeral arrangements are being completed.
Morning Star
July 21, 1962
David Y. Bassett
Harvard - Services for David Y. Bassett, 81, Alden, who was found dead in his home Tuesday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Schutt-McFarlin-Saunders Funeral Home, Harvard. Burial will be in Alden Cemetery.
Mr. Bassett was born in this area, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bassett, and was married to Ruth Geldert in May, 1957, in Woodstock.
Mr. Bassett was a former auditor for American Express Company.
Survivors include a brother, George, San Jose, California.
1900 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (2 Jun 1900)
Emeline Bassett - 71 - F - Feb 1829 - PA-PA-PA - Head
Sarah - 49 - F - Jul 1850 - PA-PA-PA - Daughter
Mary J. - 44 - F - May 1856 - PA-PA-PA - Daughter
George W. Jr. - 21 - M - Apr 1879 - PA-PA-PA - Grandson
Daniel - 22 - M - Oct 1877 - PA-PA-PA - Grandson
David - 20 - M - Apr 1880 - PA-PA-PA - Grandson
(Living at 1924 Arizona Street)
(5 children, 3 living)
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