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Rodney G. Bassett

Male 1815 -


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  • Name Rodney G. Bassett 
    Born 26 May/Jun 1815  North Montpelier, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 6FFCF51A80AA344A8DF8CB9B3F8B8266BF5C 
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    • 1850 Federal Census of Northfield, Washington County, Vermont (6 Sep 1850)
      Rodney Bassett - 37 - M - Vermont - Car Builder
      Prucillia - 20 - F - Vermont
      Abby - 9/12 - F - Vermont

      1860 Federal Census of Northfield, Washington County, Vermont (31 Jul 1860)
      Rodney Bassett - 40 - M - Vermont - Carpenter
      Lucy A. - 30 - F - Vermont

      1870 Federal Census of St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont (18 Aug 1870)
      Rodney Bissett - 45 - M - Vermont - R R Carpenter
      Mary - 40 - F - Vermont - Keeps House

      1880 Federal Census of St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont (1 Jun 1880)
      R.G. Bassett - 63 - M - VT-VT-VT-Head
      Lucy A. - 51 - F - VT-VT-VT-Wife - Keeps House
      J.J. Willard - 10 - M - VT-VT-VT- Nephew
      Julia La Cour - 23 - F - VT-CN-CN- Other - Servant
      Polly Russell - 32 - F - VT-VT-VT- Other - Dress Maker

      St. Albans Daily Messenger, June 28, 1895
      Rodney G. Bassett's Death
      Rodney G. Bassett, one of St. Albans oldest and most respected citizens, died at his residence on North Main Street yesterday afternoon after a long illness.
      Mr. Bassett was born in Montpelier June 26, 1815. His early life was spent in Montpelier. January 21, 1849, he married Lucy A. Willard, they being the first couple to be married in the new town of East Montpelier. After their marriage they went to Windsor and then moved to Northfield where in June, 1849, he began to work for the Central Vermont road, having charge of the freight repairs. When the railroad shops were moved here, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett took up their residence here. Mr. Bassett continued in the employ of the railroad until he met with an accident 12 years ago. Since then he has been an invalid.
      Mr. Bassett was one of the first to response to the call for troops in 1861, going out as a three months' man in Co. F., First Regiment, Vermont Volunteers. At the expiration of three months he was discharged on account of sickness.
      Mr. Bassett was made a Mason in Franklin Lodge, No. 4, November 5, 1878. He was made a member of Champlain Chapter, No. 1, March 17, 1875, and became a life member in May, 1881. Mr. Bassett was also an Odd Fellow and a member o A. R. Hurlbut Post, G.A.R.
      Mrs. Bassett and an adopted son, Dr. J. J. Willard, of Pueblo, Col., survive him. The funeral will be held from the home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. He will be buried with Masonic honors.
    Person ID I946  6B William Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2012 

    Father Jesse Bassett,   b. 31 Dec 1775, Montpelier Township, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   bur. East Montpelier Village Cemetery, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Ruth Gove,   b. 23 Feb 1785, Weare, New Hampshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1845  (Age 59 years) 
    Married 1812  North Montpelier, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F209  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lucy A. Willard 
    Married 21 Jan 1849  East Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F407  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart