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- 1870 Federal Census of Township 18, Milner, Randolph County, Alabama (4 Jun 1880)
Thos Bassett 35 M Georgia Farmer 100 100
Jane 26 F Georgia Keeps House
Floyd 7 M Georgia At home
John 3 M Georgia At home
Mary 9/12 F Alabama At home
1910 Federal Census of Troup County, Georgia (4 May 1910)
Jane Bassett (Wd) 66 F GA GA GA Head Own Income
Jacob B. 23 M GA GA GA Son Carpenter Contracting
1920 Federal Census of Lagrange, Troup County, Georgia
Jake Bassett 33 M GA GA GA Head
Addie 28 F GA GA GA Wife
Jake Jr. 11 M GA GA GA Son
Darwin 7 M GA GA GA Son
Charles 7/12 M GA GA GA Son
Obituary for Thomas J. Bassett
In loving remembrance of Mr. T. J. Bassett, who departed this life May 11th, 1906. He had been a sufferer with that lingering and dreadful disease, cancer of the throat, for 2 years, 4 months and 11 days, although he was not confined to his bed until the last six monhts previous to this death. He was an old confederate soldier for four years, volunteered in Mar. 3, 1862, and joined the 41st Georgia Regiment, Capt. Curtright's Company, and was brave and true to his duties. On Mar. 29th, 1866 he was married to Mrs. Jane Freeman Bassett. For forty years Mr. Bassett had ever been a devoted husband and ever true to his wife and children. He was loved by his fellowmen, had many friends, who came far and near to be with ihm during tribulation and sorrow. The writer has all faith in saying Mr. Bassett was a true christian. He was a member of the Baptist church. One his dying bed he called, "Oh, mamma, I'm going home," and that the golden gates were open and he would soon pass over the death chilling tide. He was conscious until the last and knew all of his children and loved ones, with tear dimmed eyes talking and bidding each of them to meet him in a world of joy where no sorrow or tears ever come. Oh, ho happy he was telling his grief-striken wife, who had ben so devoted to him during this long, long suffering, not to bid him stay, that he wanted to go. How solemn these last sweet words: "Yes, I know you all, Glory to God, Glory to God, I'll soon be there." He was ready an willing to receive that shining crown that fadeth not away and is at rest, sweet rest, where no night ever comes or where he will need anything, that his faithful wife and precious loved ones can do.
Dear children, weep not, rest assured that he is save in the arms of Jesus beyond the vales of tears. Keep in memory his sad farewell to you on earth and try to meet him in that bright home that he had talked to you about so much.
Weep not for your treasure. Remember his toils are o'er; his race is run. God grant we all may rest calmly, when our work, like his is done.
Remembrance of our Mother
Died May 7th, 1926
Mrs. Jane Bassett, one of the city's oldest and most beloved women, died at her home 205 Addie Street, Friday morning, May 7th at 9:00 o'clock after a lingering illness.
At the time of her death Mrs. Bassett was 82 years old and had spent practically her entire life in this city where she had endeared herself to a large circle of friends through her many graces.
The funeral was held Satruday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the St. Johns Methodist Church, of which she was a devoted and loyal member. The funeral exercise was conducted by Rev. G.L. Chastain, assisted by Rev. Rice. The interment took place in Hillview cemetery with Hunter & Owen in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Bassett is survived by six daughters: Mrs. Jettie Bowles, Mrs. Addie Hornsby, Mrs. Lena Knight, Mrs. Hassie Garner, Mrs. Dodie Underwood and Mrs. Ollie Brady; four sons, Messrs Floyd, Posie, Tom and Jake Bassett.
From Eugene Hornsby
Joseph W. Hornsby and Addie Bassett were married 20 Ju l1890 in LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia. Joseph possibly died in Jan 1936 in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama. They had the following children all born in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama:
1) Thomas Hornsby - born 6 Sep 1891, died Jan 1970.
2) Jodie Danial Hornsby - born 9 Jan 1894, died 24 May 1970.
3) Clara J. Hornsby - born 22 Jul 1899, died 6 Aug 1997.
Bassett - Freeman Collection, LaGrange, Georgia
Biographical Note
Winnie Bassett was born 21 May 1901 in LaGrange, Georgia, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Bassett, Jr. and Sarah Clementine Gladney. As a young woman she worked for the City of LaGrange and as a civil service employee in Washington, D.C. In 1942 she married Major Charles Lynn Seacord, Sr. In 1949 they moved to Bradenton, Florida, where they lived until Major Seacord's death in the early 1960's.
In 1964 Mrs. Ellis married John N. Robinson, Brigadier General USA, Retired. General and Mrs. Robinson were active in the retired military community at Bradenton. Noted for her gracious entertaining, Mrs. Robinson was a "Lady of the Ribbon" of the Military Order of the World Wars.
During this period she conducted most of her genealogical research. She was a member of the Florida Genealogical Society and a founding member of the Manatee Genealogical Society. As a member of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, she was the organizing officer of that organization's Manatee and Sarasota County chapter, the William Bassett Chapter. Members chose to name their chapter in honor of Mrs. Robinson's ancestor. She was also a member of the Florida Chapter of Magna Charta Dames.
General Robinson died 6 May 1978 in Bradenton. In 1981, Mrs. Robinson married Colonel D. Detreville Ellis.
Mrs. Ellis intended to publish her family's genealogy, but the assistance which she continually gave to others, and her failing health prevented her from attaining her goal. She died 30 Mar 1986. In accordance with her will, her genealogical books were given to the Manatee County Library in Bradenton and her papers were donated to Troup County Archives.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1844 - 1926 (82 years)