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- Philadelphia Inquirer
September 16, 1901
Bare Feet Cure For Sore Throat
Curious Case of a Little Boy Who Has Never Worn
A Boot or Shoe in His Life (Picture included)
Richard Reginald Bassett
Special to The Inquirer - Waynesboro, Pennsylvania - September 15 - No person on the South Mountain, this season, has attracted more attention than Richard Reginald Bassett, the little 3-year old son of Jesse V. Bassett. The distinguishing characteristic of the boy is that he has never worn a shoe. His parents are long-time sufferers from throat trouble, as is his older brother. At the birth of the youngster the family physician advised that his parents refrain from protecting his feet, as he showed evidence of having inherited the family throat affliction. They physician's advice was followed and the boy's feet were never covered with stocking or shoe.
With the beginning of last winter the physician ordered that the boy be allowed to run barefoot on the streets even in the severest weather. The parents did as they were advised and the boy has not only been free from throat trouble, but has gained in physical strength and in general robustness. He weighs within ten pounds of his brother, who is 6 years and 3 months the older.
1900 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (8 Jun 1900)
John Bassett - 65 - M - May 1835 - VA-VA-VA - Head - Carpenter
Josephine - 56 - F - Jul 1844 - VA-VA-VA - Wife
Jessie V. - 36 - M - Mar 1864 - VA-VA-VA - Son - Bookkeeper ?? Co.
Daisy E. - 34 - F - Feb 1836 - VA-VA-VA - DauL
Allen - 7 - M - Sep 1892 - VA-VA-VA - Grandson
Reginald - 2 - M - Dec 1897 - VA-VA-VA - Grandson
Sarah White (Wd) - 93 - F - Dec 1806 - VA-VA-VA - MotherL
Frank H. - 45 - M - Nov 1854 - VA-VA-VA - BrotherL - Clerk RR
Nancy Hunt (Wd) - 68 - F - Jan 1832 - VA-VA-VA - Aunt
(Living at 516 East Main) (Married 40 years, 3 children, 3 living)
(Jessie & Daisy married 17 years, 4 children, 2 living)
1910 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (19 Apr 1910)
Jesse V. Bassett - 47 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Salesman Pianos(?)
Elizabeth E. - 42 - F - VA-VA-VA - Wife
James A. - 18- M - VA-VA-VA - Son
Richard R. - 12 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son
John W. - 72 - M - VA-VA-VA - Father - Carpenter House
Josephine V. - 68 - F - VA-VA-VA - Mother
Mary A. Cross (Wd) - 62 - F - VA-NC-VA - MotherL
(Living at 430 Ward Avenue)
(Married 22 years, 4 children, 2 living)
(John married 50 years, 3 children, 3 living)
(Mary 2 children, 1 living)
1920 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (4 Jan 1920)
Richard R. Bassett - 22 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Accountant Retail Grocers
Edna L. - 21 - F - MO-KY-MO - Wife - Typist Navy Department
(Living at 3621 Hall Place W.W.)
1930 Federal Census of Lee Heights, Arlington County, Virginia (2 Apr 1930)
Richard R. Bassett - 32 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Salesman Real Estate
Edna L. - 31 - F - MO-KY-MO - Wife
Richard K. - 9 - M - DC-VA-MO - Son
Thomas A. - 4 - M - DC-VA-MO - Son
(Living at 180 Highview Terrace)
(Married at 21 and 20)
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