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- Baylies was raised in Independence. He went to Alfred University in 1840 & 1841. They were both members of the First Alfred Seven Day Baptist Church.
Esther C. 28 F New York
Willie 8 M New York
Frank 7 M New York
Teddy 4 M New York
Byron 2 M New York
Julia 1 F New York
Richard Fusbury 20 M New York Domestic
Lucy Buckley 15 F Pennsylvania Domestic
1850 Federal Census of Independence, Alleghany County, New York
Bayles Bassett 28 M Vermont Farmer 1500
Esther 19 F New York
1860 Federal Census of Independence, Alleghany County, New York (22 Jun 1860)
Bailus Bassett 38 M New York Farmer 7500 3000
1870 Federal Census of Canisteo, Steuben County, New York (18 Jul 1870)
B.S. Bassett 49 M New York Farmer 13,500
Ester 39 F New York Keeps House
William 19 M New York
Frank 17 M New York
Sam? 15 M New York
Byron 13 M New York
Lottie 7 F New York
George 5 M New York
Hellen Batronn? New York
1900 Federal Census of Alfred, Alleghany County, New York (5 Jun 1900)
Bayles S. Bassett 78 M Jun 1921 NY VT NY Head Farmer
Mary G. 65 F Jun 1834 NY NJ NJ Wife
B. Sheffield 22 M May 1878 NY NY NY Son Merch. clothing
(Married 47 years, 2 children, 2 living)
(Living on South Main Street)
History of Alfred, New York, 1990
by Curtis Media, Inc. (1-800-743-4388)
Baylies S. Bassett was born in Dalton, Delaware County on Ju
1821, the second of fourteen children born to John Chandler (1826-1909) and
Martha St. John Bassett. He was raised in Independence, matriculating at
Alfred University, 1840-41. On September 23, 1849, he married Esther Crandall,
and to them were born eight children. Moving from Independence in 1866, the
couple made their home near Canisteo until 1876 when the Horace and Sarah M.
Easton house in Alfred Center was purchased as their residence. Both Baylies
and Esther were members of the first Alfred Seven Day Baptist Church. From
1883-1886, Baylies served as trustee of Alfred University. On September 13,
1891, following seven years of illness, Esther died in the 60th year of her
age. She was survived by her husband, six sons, one daughter and three
sisters. Funeral services and burial were in Independence.
After the death of his wife, Baylies was married on December 29, 1892
to Mary Reading Green. He died at his home in Alfred on April 2, 1902.
Services were at the home and interment was at Independence. He was survived
by his wife, Mary G.; five sons, Fred L., George C., William C., Sheffield and
Byron; one daughter, Lotte M. Bassett Rogers and sixteen grandchildre
His estate included lands and farms in the areas of Alfred, Canisteo
and Greenwood, and a number of residential properties in the Villages of
Canisteo, Whitesville and Alfred.
BIOGRAPHICAL
Baylies S. Bassett, son of John C. and Elizabeth Bassett, was born in
1821 in Delaware county, and came to Allegany county with his parents, about
1826. He remained until 1865, at which date he removed to Canisteo, Steuben
county, and, in 1876, returned to Allegany county, making Alfred Centre his
residence. Mr. Bassett married Miss Esther Crandall, of Independence, in 1849.
He is a farmer and lumberman.
The Times-Republican, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York
Wednesday, April 9, 1902
B.S. Bassett of Alfred Died Last Week
Was Well Known in This Section And Highly Respected by All Acquaintences
B.S. Bassett died at his home in Alfred last Wednesday, of paralysis. He was in his 81st year and has been a resident of that village about twenty years. His early life was spent in Independence and he was widely known through this section.
Mr. Bassett came from Independence to Calisteo in 1886, and was a resident of this town for ten years during which time he held several prominent offices. He owned a large amount of Canisteo property at the time of his death.
Deceased leaves a wife, five sons and a daughter, Wm. C. of Canisteo; Fred, of Bennetts Creek; Byron, of Whitesville; George H. and Sheffield, of Alfred, and Mrs. D. H. Rogers, of Alfred.
Three brothers and four sisters also are left of a family of thirteen children, John C. and Frances M. Bassett of Andover; Geo. H. Bassett, of Addison; Mrs. Betsey Kingsbury, of Rushford; Mrs. Julia Chrisman, of Walton, N.Y.; Mrs. Mary D. Clark, of Westerly, R.I.; and Mrs. Lizzie E. Stillman, of Webster, Mass.
The funeral was held Friday at 10 o?clock from the house.
Mr. Bassett was in Canisteo March 1, and called at the Times office to renew his subscription. At that time he appeared to be in good health and spirits.
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