Bassett Family Association Database
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Matches 7,301 to 7,350 of 52,716
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| 7301 | 1851 Canadian Census of St. Gregoire, Rouville, Quebec | Bessette, Pierre Pascal (I386)
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| 7302 | 1851 Canadian Census of St. Gregoire, Rouville, Quebec | Stanislas, Marguerite (I387)
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| 7303 | 1851 Canadian Census of St. Urbain, Beuharnois County, Quebec, Canada Joseph Besette 32 M Head Longevril Cultivateru Domithilde Lemieux 25 F Sophronie Besette 4 F St. Urbain Domithilde 2 F St. Urbain Antoine 20 M Longevril Marchenal? 1861 Canadian Census of Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada Joseph Bessette 43 M Head East Canada Cultivateur Catholic Domithilde Lessiere 33 F Wife East Canada Catholic Sophronie 12 F Daughter East Canada Catholic Domithilde 11 F Daughter East Canada Catholic Urbain 9 M Son East Canada Catholic Euphrosie 7 F Daughter East Canada Catholic Hormidas 5 M Son East Canada Catholic Joseph Bessette 66 M East Canada Catholic Marie Ann Patenaude 58 F East Canada Catholic 1871 Canadian Census of St. Urbain, Chateauguay, Quebec Joseph Bessett 50 M Quebec French Cultivateur Catholic Domithilde 43 F Quebec French Catholic Sophronie 22 F Quebec French Catholic Mathilde 21 F Quebec French Catholic Urbain 17 M Quebec French Voyaguer Catholic Euphrosie 16 F Quebec French Catholic Hormidas 15 M Quebec French Catholic | Besset, Joseph (I872)
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| 7304 | 1851 Canadian Census of St. Urbain, Beuharnois County, Quebec, Canada Joseph Besette 32 M Head Longevril Cultivateru Domithilde Lemieux 25 F Sophronie Besette 4 F St. Urbain Domithilde 2 F St. Urbain Antoine 20 M Longevril Marchenal? 1870 Federal Census of Dannemora, Clinton County, New York (29 Jul 1870) Antoine Bissette 37 M Canada Day laborer Louisa 33 F Canada Housekeeper John 9 M Canada William 7 M Canada Peter 4 M Canada Edward 1 M Canada 1880 Federal Census of Chesterfield, Essex County, New York Antwine Besett 48 M CN CN CN Head Laborer Loesa 44 F CN CN CN Wife Keeping House Johney 17 M CN CN CN Son At Home Willie 13 M NY CN CN Son At Home Peter 12 M NY CN CN Son At Home Edward 11 M NY CN CN Son At Home Henry 4 M NY CN CN Son Famo 3 M NY CN CN Son Loesa 10 F NY CN CN Daughter Angeline 6 F NY CN CN Daughter | Besset, Antoine (I16412)
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| 7305 | 1851 Canadian Census off St. Athanase, Rouville, Quebec Edouard Bessette 37 M Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Julienne Monty 30 F Quebec Catholique Joseph Bessette 11 M Quebec Catholique Edouard 9 M Quebec Catholique Alfred 4 M Quebec Catholique Delphine 2 F Quebec Catholique Jean Bte Bessette 72 M Quebec Serviteur (Wd) 1861 Canadian Census of Iberville, Canada East Edouard Bessette 46 Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Julienne Monty 40 Quebec Catholique Joseph 20 Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Edouard 19 Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Alfred 13 Quebec Catholique Delphine 10 Quebec Catholique Pierre 9 Quebec Catholique Charles 7 Quebec Catholique Zephir 4 Quebec Catholique Alphonse 1 Quebec Catholique 1871 Canadian Census of Iberville, Quebec, Canada Abraham Bessette 57 M Quebec French Narvig? Catholic Elisabel 35 F Quebec Ecassaise Catholic George 12 M Quebec French Catholic James 11 M Quebec French Catholic William 5 M Quebec French Catholic Catherine 7 F Quebec French Catholic Living next door 1871 Canadian Census of Iberville, Quebec, Canada Edouard Bessette 58 M Quebec French Journalier Catholic Alfred 22 M Quebec French Catholic Pierre 18 M Quebec French Catholic Delphine 20 F Quebec French Catholic Zephir 13 M Quebec French Catholic Alphonse 11 M Quebec French Catholic | Bessette, Edouard (I903)
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| 7306 | 1851 Canadian Census off St. Athanase, Rouville, Quebec Edouard Bessette 37 M Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Julienne Monty 30 F Quebec Catholique Joseph Bessette 11 M Quebec Catholique Edouard 9 M Quebec Catholique Alfred 4 M Quebec Catholique Delphine 2 F Quebec Catholique Jean Bte Bessette 72 M Quebec Serviteur (Wd) 1861 Canadian Census of Iberville, Canada East Edouard Bessette 46 Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Julienne Monty 40 Quebec Catholique Joseph 20 Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Edouard 19 Quebec Cultivateur Catholique Alfred 13 Quebec Catholique Delphine 10 Quebec Catholique Pierre 9 Quebec Catholique Charles 7 Quebec Catholique Zephir 4 Quebec Catholique Alphonse 1 Quebec Catholique 1871 Canadian Census of Iberville, Quebec, Canada Abraham Bessette 57 M Quebec French Narvig? Catholic Elisabel 35 F Quebec Ecassaise Catholic George 12 M Quebec French Catholic James 11 M Quebec French Catholic William 5 M Quebec French Catholic Catherine 7 F Quebec French Catholic Living next door 1871 Canadian Census of Iberville, Quebec, Canada Edouard Bessette 58 M Quebec French Journalier Catholic Alfred 22 M Quebec French Catholic Pierre 18 M Quebec French Catholic Delphine 20 F Quebec French Catholic Zephir 13 M Quebec French Catholic Alphonse 11 M Quebec French Catholic | Monty, Julienne (I904)
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| 7307 | 1851 Census of Canada St. Alexandre, Rouville, County, Quebec Joseph Bessette 35 Cultivateur Canada Catholic Marie 37 Canada Catholic Marie 12 Canada Catholic Elmire 10 Canada Catholic Flavie 8 Canada Catholic Euphase 7 Canada Catholic Cerdalie 4 Canada Catholic Virginie 1 Canada Catholic | Bessette, Joseph Edouard (I696)
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| 7308 | 1851 Census of Canada St. Alexandre, Rouville, County, Quebec Joseph Bessette 35 Cultivateur Canada Catholic Marie 37 Canada Catholic Marie 12 Canada Catholic Elmire 10 Canada Catholic Flavie 8 Canada Catholic Euphase 7 Canada Catholic Cerdalie 4 Canada Catholic Virginie 1 Canada Catholic | Loizelle, Marie (Loiselle) (I697)
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| 7309 | 1851 Census of Canada St. Alexandre, Rouville, County, Quebec Joseph Bessette 35 Cultivateur Canada Catholic Marie 37 Canada Catholic Marie 12 Canada Catholic Elmire 10 Canada Catholic Flavie 8 Canada Catholic Euphase 7 Canada Catholic Cerdalie 4 Canada Catholic Virginie 1 Canada Catholic | Menard, Desanges (I698)
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| 7310 | 1851 Census of Scotland, Glasgow St. Mungo, Lanarkshire, Scotland W. J. Basset - 29 - M - Head - England Janet - 21 - F - Wife - Glasgow, Scotland Isabella - 16 - F - Glasgow, Scotland Mary - 5/12 - F - Daughter - Glasgow, Scotland (Living at 64 Taylor Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire) 1861 Census of Scotland, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland William T. Bassett - 40 - Head - England - Railway Guard Janet - 30 - Wife - Glasgow, Lanarkshire Mary O. - 10 - Daughter - Glasgow, Lanarkshire Peter - 4 - Son - Glasgow, Lanarkshire John M.R. - 10/12 - Son - Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1871 Census of Scotland, Blythswood, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland William J. Basset - 50 - M - Head - England - Railway Guard Janet - 45 - F - Wife - Scotland Peter Mike - 14 - M - Son - Scotland John Mike - 10- M - Son - Scotland William J. - 7 - M - Son - Scotland (Living at 194 Hope Street) | Bassett, William J. (I1)
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| 7311 | 1851 Census of Scotland, Glasgow St. Mungo, Lanarkshire, Scotland W. J. Basset - 29 - M - Head - England Janet - 21 - F - Wife - Glasgow, Scotland Isabella - 16 - F - Glasgow, Scotland Mary - 5/12 - F - Daughter - Glasgow, Scotland (Living at 64 Taylor Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire) 1861 Census of Scotland, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland William T. Bassett - 40 - Head - England - Railway Guard Janet - 30 - Wife - Glasgow, Lanarkshire Mary O. - 10 - Daughter - Glasgow, Lanarkshire Peter - 4 - Son - Glasgow, Lanarkshire John M.R. - 10/12 - Son - Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1871 Census of Scotland, Blythswood, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland William J. Basset - 50 - M - Head - England - Railway Guard Janet - 45 - F - Wife - Scotland Peter Mike - 14 - M - Son - Scotland John Mike - 10- M - Son - Scotland William J. - 7 - M - Son - Scotland (Living at 194 Hope Street) | Janet (I2)
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| 7312 | 1851 Census of Scotland, Glasgow St. Mungo, Lanarkshire, Scotland W. J. Basset - 29 - M - Head - England Janet - 21 - F - Wife - Glasgow, Scotland Isabella - 16 - F - Glasgow, Scotland Mary - 5/12 - F - Daughter - Glasgow, Scotland (Living at 64 Taylor Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire) 1861 Census of Scotland, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland William T. Bassett - 40 - Head - England - Railway Guard Janet - 30 - Wife - Glasgow, Lanarkshire Mary O. - 10 - Daughter - Glasgow, Lanarkshire Peter - 4 - Son - Glasgow, Lanarkshire John M.R. - 10/12 - Son - Glasgow, Lanarkshire | Bassett, Mary (I3)
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| 7313 | 1851 Federal Census of Harlow, Essex, England Philip Bass 42 M Head Sawbridgeworth, Herts Ag Lab Mary 41 F Wife Upping, Essex Elizabeth 18 F Daughter Harlow, Essex Daily Serv. William 17 M Son Harlow, Essex Ag Lab Charlotte 14 F Daughter Harlow, Essex Philip 12 M Son Harlow, Essex Ag Lab Frederick 10 M Son Harlow, Essex Scholar | Bass, Philip (I8)
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| 7314 | 1855 New York State Census, Town of Sherburne, Chenango, New York Philo Bassett - 52 - M - Dutches County - Farming Resident 3/12 Phidelia - 48 - F - Schorie County - Wife Electa J. - 22 - F - Madison County - Daughter Betsey O. - 19 - F - Madison County - Daughter William W. - 17 - M - Madison County - Son - Farming Sarah E. - 15 - F - Madison County - Daughter Mary A. - 13 - F - Madison County Judge P. - 10 - M - Madison County 1860 Federal Census of Sherburne, Chenango County, New York (26 Jun 1860) Philo Bassett - 58 - M - Connecticut - Farmer 2720 750 Phydelia - 53 - F - New York Sarah O. - 20 - F - New York - School teacher Mary Ann - 18 - F - New York George D. - 15 - M - New York - Farm laborer | Bassett, Sarah Esther (I1080)
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| 7315 | 1855 New York State Census, Town of Sherburne, Chenango, New York Philo Bassett - 52 - M - Dutches County - Farming Resident 3/12 Phidelia - 48 - F - Schorie County - Wife Electa J. - 22 - F - Madison County - Daughter Betsey O. - 19 - F - Madison County - Daughter William W. - 17 - M - Madison County - Son - Farming Sarah E. - 15 - F - Madison County - Daughter Mary A. - 13 - F - Madison County Judge P. - 10 - M - Madison County | Bassett, Electa J. (I1084)
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| 7316 | 1855 New York State Census, Town of Sherburne, Chenango, New York Philo Bassett - 52 - M - Dutches County - Farming Resident 3/12 Phidelia - 48 - F - Schorie County - Wife Electa J. - 22 - F - Madison County - Daughter Betsey O. - 19 - F - Madison County - Daughter William W. - 17 - M - Madison County - Son - Farming Sarah E. - 15 - F - Madison County - Daughter Mary A. - 13 - F - Madison County Judge P. - 10 - M - Madison County | Bassett, Betsey O. (I1085)
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| 7317 | 1855 New York State Census, Town of Sherburne, Chenango, New York Philo Bassett - 52 - M - Dutches County - Farming Resident 3/12 Phidelia - 48 - F - Schorie County - Wife Electa J. - 22 - F - Madison County - Daughter Betsey O. - 19 - F - Madison County - Daughter William W. - 17 - M - Madison County - Son - Farming Sarah E. - 15 - F - Madison County - Daughter Mary A. - 13 - F - Madison County Judge P. - 10 - M - Madison County | Bassett, William W. (I1086)
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| 7318 | 1860 census of Breckinridge County, Kentucky Wm. Bassett 28 m Farmer 4000 1000 Ky Maria 32 f Ky Mary 12 f Ky Catharine 8 f Ky Georgiana 6 f Ky Henry 3 m Ky Samuel 1 m Ky 1870 Federal Census of Union Star, Breckingridge County, KY (11 Aug 1870) Wm.R. Basset 39 M Kentucky Works on farm Mariah A. 41 F Indiana Keeping House Mary M. 22 F Kentucky Elsy C. 18 F Kentucky John H. 13 M Kentucky Works on farm Saml. W. 11 M Kentucky Works on farm Lewis R. 9 M Kentucky Delsena 7 F Kentucky Daniel 3 M Kentucky 1880 Federal Census of Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky William R. Bassett 49 M KY PA -- Head Farmer Maria A. 52 F KY PA NY Wife Keeping House Mary E. 28 F KY KY KY Daughter Dellcennie 17 F KY KY KY Daughter Harrace D. 13 M KY KY KY Son Annie M. 10 F KY KY KY Daughter Mamie 4/12 F KY KY KY Granddaughter | Bassett, William Riley (I07670)
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| 7319 | 1860 Federal Census of Beaver, Iroquois County, Illinois (7 Jun 1860) J.B. Bessette 36 M Canada Farmer 300 150 Celeste 33 F Canada William 12 M Vermont Aurelia 10 F Canada Mary 8 F Vermont Zephenum 6 F Canada Joseph 4 M Illinois John 1 M Illinois 1870 Federal Census of St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois (24 Jun 1870) John Bessette 44 M Canada Farmer 1000 500 Celeste 43 F Canada Keeping House Charles 21 M Canada At home Marie 17 F Vermont Joseph 13 M Illinois John 9 M Illinois Peter 8 M Illinois Lucind? 6 F Illinois Sophronia 4 F Illinois Ida 1/12 F Illinois 1880 Federal Census of St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois (5 Jun 1800) John B. Bessette 57 M CN CN CN Head Laborer Celeste 54 F CN CN CN Wife Keeping House Sophranie 13 F IL CN CN Daughter At School Ida 10 F IL CN CN Daughter At School | Bessette, Jean Baptiste (I758)
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| 7320 | 1860 Federal Census of Beaver, Iroquois County, Illinois (7 Jun 1860) J.B. Bessette 36 M Canada Farmer 300 150 Celeste 33 F Canada William 12 M Vermont Aurelia 10 F Canada Mary 8 F Vermont Zephenum 6 F Canada Joseph 4 M Illinois John 1 M Illinois 1870 Federal Census of St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois (24 Jun 1870) John Bessette 44 M Canada Farmer 1000 500 Celeste 43 F Canada Keeping House Charles 21 M Canada At home Marie 17 F Vermont Joseph 13 M Illinois John 9 M Illinois Peter 8 M Illinois Lucind? 6 F Illinois Sophronia 4 F Illinois Ida 1/12 F Illinois 1880 Federal Census of St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois (5 Jun 1800) John B. Bessette 57 M CN CN CN Head Laborer Celeste 54 F CN CN CN Wife Keeping House Sophranie 13 F IL CN CN Daughter At School Ida 10 F IL CN CN Daughter At School | Demers, Celeste (I759)
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| 7321 | 1860 Federal Census of Galena, Washington Township, Stone County, Missouri (20 Jun 1860) William C. Bassett - 29 - M - Illinois - Farmer Mary S. - 20 - F - Indiana Joseph - 3 - M - Missouri | Bassett, Joseph E. (I198)
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| 7322 | 1860 Federal Census - Nathan Henry Bass is listed in both Bibb County and Floyd County 1870 Federal Census of Rome, Floyd County, Georgia (July 1, 1870) Nathan Bass - 61 - Male - Georgia - Farmer 141,500 24,200 Caroline - 50 - Female - Georgia - Keeping House Eugenia B. - 30 - Female - Georgia - At Home John H. - 28 - Male - Georgia - Teacher Julia B. - 14 - Female - Georgia - At School Martha Hurt - 38 - Female - Georgia - At Home and six others Biographical Register of the Confederate Congress By Ezra J. Warner Nathan Bass (Georgia) was born October 1, 1808, certainly in Georgia, and probably in Putnam County, whence his parents had moved from Virginia. He is said to have been educated at Mount Pleasant Academy, the location of which is unknown to the Georgia Historical Society, but which may have been in the hamlet of Mount Pleasant in Wayne County. Shortly after 1840 Bass took his family, including two stepdaughters, to the newly opened Floyd County in northwest Georgia, where they were listed as early settlers of Rome. After acquiring land and slaves in Floyd County, Bass moved with his family in 1851 to Macon in Bibb County, where he came to be regarded as one of the wealthiest men in Georgia - his personal property in Bibb County alone was worth $351,000 in 1860 and his real estate was worth $251,000. Besides this, he retained ownership of his land and Negroes in Floyd County, and an undetermined interest in plantation lands in Barbour County, Alabama. As a Union Democrat, Bass was for years active in politics as well as in civic affairs. He served as vice-president of the Cotton Planters’ Convention of the Southern States in 1851; and five years later he was appointed chairman of the Kansas Aid Meeting, formed to combat the abolitionist movement and to lend assistance to proslavery settlers in the new territory. As president of the Cotton Planters’ Association, Bass presided at the inaugural of the Belgian Fair in Macon. When Georgia seceded the next year, he went with his state despite his Union principles. When Eugenius A. Nisbet (q.v.) resigned from the Provisional Congress, Bass, without his knowledge, was chosen to succeed him. Bass took his seat January 14, 1862, and thus served only until adjournment on February 17. During his brief tenure he took little part in lawmaking but apparently had confidence in Jefferson Davis; he granted the War Department whatever use of manpower it requested. His few votes on other matters, however, indicate that he opposed any control by the Confederate government over the economy. He made no effort to seek election to the Regular Congress. In the remaining course of the war Bass was prominent in supporting various civic enterprises while two of his sons served in the Confederate army. At its termination he was, of course, ruined by inflation, the expropriation of his slave property, and the subsequent decline of the southern economy. By 1872 he had moved back to Rome, Georgia, where he lived, bereft of his former land holdings, in a sort of genteel poverty until his death there on September 22, 1890, at the age of eighty-two. He was buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Rome, with his wife and several of his sons and daughters. | Bass, Colonel Nathan Henry Sr. (I48279)
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| 7323 | 1860 Federal Census fo Civil District #18, Weakley County, TN (16 Aug 1860) David Bass 52 M Tennessee Farmer -- 600 Nancy 38 F Tennessee Thomas 15 M Tennessee Gilford 25 M Tennessee Farm Laborer -- 600 Elizabeth 14 F Tennessee Anna 13 F Tennessee Alford 12 M Tennessee Fidelia 6 F Tennessee Elias 4 M Tennessee Almeda 1 F Tennessee 1870 Federal Census of Dresden, Weakly County, Tennessee (4 Jul 1870) Alfred H. Bass 21 M Tennessee Farmer --- 30,000 Nancy 46 F Tennessee Keeping House Fidelia A. 15 F Tennessee At home William E. 13 M Tennessee At home David M. 8 M Tennessee At home Alemda L. 11 F Tennessee At home | Bass, David D. (I57802)
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| 7324 | 1860 Federal Census of 13th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (4 Jun 1860) George W. Bassett - 26 - M - New York - Compositor (Typesetter) Hannah M. - 23 - F - Massachusetts Georgianna V. - 3 - F - New York | Hannah (I120)
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| 7325 | 1860 Federal Census of 13th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (4 Jun 1860) George W. Bassett - 26 - M - New York - Compositor (Typesetter) Hannah M. - 23 - F - Massachusetts Georgianna V. - 3 - F - New York | Bassett, Georgianna (I121)
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| 7326 | 1860 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (13 Jun 1860) Arthur Bassett - 32 - M - New York - Copyist Ann - 34 - F - Maryland Catherine - 10 - F - New York Demas S. - 7 - M - New York Maria S. - 5 - F - New York George A. - 1 - M - New York 1870 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (18 Jul 1870) Arthur Bassett - 46 - M - New York - Lawyer 500 Mary - 50 - F - Maryland - Keeping House Cath. A. - 20 - F - New York - At Home Demas S. - 17 - M - New York - Milkman Annetta - 14 - F - New York Geo. A. - 11 - M - New York Mary E. - 10 - F - New York Henry - 4 - M - New York 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York Arthur Bassett - 53 - M - NY-NY-NY - Head - Lawyer Annie - 46 - F - NY-NY-NY - Wife - Keeping House Demas - 27 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - Cartman George - 21 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - Lamplighter Henry - 14 - M - NY-NY-NY - Son - At School Mary - 19 - F - NY-NY-NY - Daughter | Bassett, George A. (I228)
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| 7327 | 1860 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (13 Jun 1860) Arthur Bassett - 32 - M - New York - Copyist Ann - 34 - F - Maryland Catherine - 10 - F - New York Demas S. - 7 - M - New York Maria S. - 5 - F - New York George A. - 1 - M - New York 1870 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (18 Jul 1870) Arthur Bassett - 46 - M - New York - Lawyer 500 Mary - 50 - F - Maryland - Keeping House Cath. A. - 20 - F - New York - At Home Demas S. - 17 - M - New York - Milkman Annetta - 14 - F - New York Geo. A. - 11 - M - New York Mary E. - 10 - F - New York Henry - 4 - M - New York | Bassett, Catherine A. (I225)
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| 7328 | 1860 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (13 Jun 1860) Arthur Bassett - 32 - M - New York - Copyist Ann - 34 - F - Maryland Catherine - 10 - F - New York Demas S. - 7 - M - New York Maria S. - 5 - F - New York George A. - 1 - M - New York 1870 Federal Census of 15th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (18 Jul 1870) Arthur Bassett - 46 - M - New York - Lawyer 500 Mary - 50 - F - Maryland - Keeping House Cath. A. - 20 - F - New York - At Home Demas S. - 17 - M - New York - Milkman Annetta - 14 - F - New York Geo. A. - 11 - M - New York Mary E. - 10 - F - New York Henry - 4 - M - New York | Bassett, Maria S. (I227)
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| 7329 | 1860 Federal Census of 1st Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York (21 Jun 1860) Marvin Bassett - 30 - M - New York - Hat & Cap Dealer --- 500 Sarah - 23 - F - New York Mina Burtlete(?) - 12 - F - New York | Ferguson, Sarah (I1075)
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| 7330 | 1860 Federal Census of 2nd W., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (12 Nov 1860) Joel Bassett - 43 - M - New Hampshire - Lumberman 10,000 500 Aurelia - 41 - F - Maine Wm. - 6 - M - Minnesota - School Julia Chase - 15 - F - Maine - School Dudley Chase - 39 - M - Maine - Laborer George Rusk - 21 - M - New Hampshire - Clerk Washington Carpenter - 21 - M - Maine - Sawyer Elias Carpenter - 25 - M - Maine - Teamster Isabell Patterson - 23 - F - Ireland - School 1900 Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (1 Jun 1900) William Bassett - 40 - M - Feb 1860 - VT-VT-VT - Head - Mfg Lumber Ella - 34 - F - Sep 1865 - MN-VT-VT - Wife Jay - 13 - M - Apr 1887 - MN-VT-MN - Son - School Norman - 12 - M - Feb 1888 - MN-VT-MN - Son - School 2 Boarders and 3 Domestics (Living at 30 Grove St.) (Married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living) 1910 Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota Wm. L. Bassett - 55 - M - MN-MN-MN - Head - Lumberman Prospector Ella - 50 - F - MN-ME-NY - Wife Jay - 26 - M - MN-MN-MN - Son Norman - 18 - M - MN-MN-MN - Son (Living at 30 Grove St.) (Married 27 years, 2 children, 2 living) Minneapolis Morning Tribune, Thursday, July 18, 1946, page 18 William L. Bassett Funeral services will be Thursday in Los Angeles for William L. Bassett, 91, member of a pioneer Minneapolis family and son of the man for whom Bassett's creek here was named. Word of Mr. Bassett's death at his California home was received Wednesday by T.G. Dolliff of the L.P. Dolliff Lumber Co., a former business associate, in a wire from J. Bean Bassett, a son. History of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota (1893) Joel B. Bassett. The Bassett family belongs to the French Huguenot stock. After St. Bartholomew, some of its members passed to the British islands, whence they joned the emigration which brought exiles from religious intolerance and persecution to the American colonies. The town records of Lynn, Mass., show the name among the citizens of that town as early as 1640, and the family records indicate that they remained there some years after the close of the Revolutionary war, whence they removed to New Hampshire. In the early part of the present century Daniel Bassett, Sr., was a resident of Wolfboro, Stafford County, N.H. He cultivated a farm, and having been raised with religious principles promulgated by George Fox, he cultivated the gift within him, as the spirit gave him utterance, in the earnest but simple worship of the Society of Friends. He was uncompromising in his religious and political opinions. He was an early anti-slavery man, manumitting by a formal deed a slave that the laws of his state allowed him to hold as a chattel. In politics he was a Federalist, firmly supporting the Adams, and when the Whig party took the sucession, followed the fortunes and teachings of Clay and Webster, until it in turn was merged into the Republican organization. The state of New Hampshire was Democratic from its organization until the year 1850. Franklin Pierce and John G. Atherton had full control of the Democratic party in the state, and distributed the federal and state patronage among their supporters. The question of slavery entered largely into political discussions. When John P. Hale, Mason W. Tappan and Daniel Bassett, Jr., with their associates, undertook to wrest the state from the Democratic party, and succeeded in electing a Republican governor and sent John P. Hale to the United States Senate, no man in the state did more to bring about the political revolution than the last named of the above. Joel B. Bassett was born at Wolfboro, New Hampshire, in 1817, being the son of Daniel Bassett, Sr. His early life was laborious, and frugal, being passed upon the rugged farm, which he assisted his father and brothers to cultivate. His scholastic advantages were such as the country school afforded, and an academy located in the village adjacent to the farm, which he attended about two years. He was endowed with a mind eager for the acquisition of knowledge, and with a keen perception of facts and occurrences passing before him, so that by reading and observations he acquired a general education in practical things. Throughout his busy life he has been an omniverious reader of the news of the day, of periodical literature, and of books of science, history, and the practical arts. He has at his home one of the most extensive and valuable private libraries to be found in the city, where he spends much of his leisure time. As was customary with New England boys, young Bassett, remained at home, assisting his father in the labor of the farm until he reached his majority. He then went to the state of Maine and engaged in lumbering, working in the pineries, on the rivers, and in the mills for twelve years. During this time he was united in marriage with Miss Carpenter, who has been his life companion until one year ago, when she passed away. The only child of the marriage is W.L. Bassett, who was born and received his training and education in Minneapolis. He graduated with much eclat at the Minnesota State University, and after spending one year at Ann Arbor in the University of Michigan, in the law department, he engaged with his father in the management of the extensive lumber business of J.B. Bassett & Co. | Bassett, William Lincoln (I1464)
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| 7331 | 1860 Federal Census of 2nd W., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (12 Nov 1860) Joel Bassett - 43 - M - New Hampshire - Lumberman 10,000 500 Aurelia - 41 - F - Maine Wm. - 6 - M - Minnesota - School Julia Chase - 15 - F - Maine - School Dudley Chase - 39 - M - Maine - Laborer George Rusk - 21 - M - New Hampshire - Clerk Washington Carpenter - 21 - M - Maine - Sawyer Elias Carpenter - 25 - M - Maine - Teamster Isabell Patterson - 23 - F - Ireland - School | Carpenter, Aurelia Bernard (I1459)
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| 7332 | 1860 Federal Census of 2nd W., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (12 Nov 1860) Joel Bassett - 43 - M - New Hampshire - Lumberman 10,000 500 Aurelia - 41 - F - Maine Wm. - 6 - M - Minnesota - School Julia Chase - 15 - F - Maine - School Dudley Chase - 39 - M - Maine - Laborer George Rusk - 21 - M - New Hampshire - Clerk Washington Carpenter - 21 - M - Maine - Sawyer Elias Carpenter - 25 - M - Maine - Teamster Isabell Patterson - 23 - F - Ireland - School | Chase, Dudley Pike (I1462)
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| 7333 | 1860 Federal Census of 2nd W., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (12 Nov 1860) Joel Bassett - 43 - M - New Hampshire - Lumberman 10,000 500 Aurelia - 41 - F - Maine Wm. - 6 - M - Minnesota - School Julia Chase - 15 - F - Maine - School Dudley Chase - 39 - M - Maine - Laborer George Rusk - 21 - M - New Hampshire - Clerk Washington Carpenter - 21 - M - Maine - Sawyer Elias Carpenter - 25 - M - Maine - Teamster Isabell Patterson - 23 - F - Ireland - School | Chase, Julia (I1463)
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| 7334 | 1860 Federal Census of 3rd Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (11 Jul 1860) Zenas D. Bassett 41 M Massachusetts Ship Chandler --- 4000 Hersilla 35 F Massachusetts Ira 12 M Massachusetts Gorom 9 M Massachusetts Frances 7 M Massachusetts Hersilla 4 F Massachusetts Grace 2 F Massachusetts Anna 3/12 F Massachusetts Catharine Riley 25 F Ireland Servant Mary 19 F Ireland Margaret 16 F Ireland 1870 Federal Census of 10th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY (9 Jul 1870) Zenas Basset 51 M Shipping mcht Hersilia 45 F Keeping House Gorham 18 M Clerk ?? Oil Store Francis 16 M Clerk Produce Store Hersilia 14 F At School Grace 12 F At School 6 other unrelated servants & workers (Living at 30 Wyckoff) 1880 Federal Census of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Zenas D. Bassett 61 M MA MA MA Head Retired Merchant Husillia B. 55 F MA MA MA Wife Keeping House Husillia B. 24 F MA MA MA Daughter At Home Grace 22 F MA MA MA Daughter At Home | Bassett, Zenas Doane Jr. (I07448)
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| 7335 | 1860 Federal Census of 3rd Ward, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (18 Jun 1860) E.P. Bassett - 40 - M - New York - Attorney 20,000 2,000 Cornelia S. - 32 - F - Ohio Edward A. - 12 - M - Ohio Louis O. - 8 - M - Ohio Charles - 4 - M - Ohio & 5 others not related 1880 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Edward P. Bassett - 61 - M - NY-CT-CT - Head - Retired Lawyer Leurie - 28- F - OH-NY-OH - Son - Laborer Charles - 23 - M - OH-NY-OH - Son - Music Teacher Cornelia - 11 - F - OH-NY-OH - Daughter - At School Edward A. - 31 - M - OH-NY-OH - Son - Post Office Clerk Dorthula - 29 - F - CN-CN-CN - Wife - Keep House Alice - 6 - F - OH-OH-CN - Daughter - At School Helen - 3 - F - OH-OH-CN - Daughter - At School Mary Brand - 20 - F - OH-GM-GM - Other - Servant | Bassett, Louis O. (I1799)
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| 7336 | 1860 Federal Census of 3rd Ward, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (18 Jun 1860) E.P. Bassett - 40 - M - New York - Attorney 20,000 2,000 Cornelia S. - 32 - F - Ohio Edward A. - 12 - M - Ohio Louis O. - 8 - M - Ohio Charles - 4 - M - Ohio & 5 others not related 1880 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Edward P. Bassett - 61 - M - NY-CT-CT - Head - Retired Lawyer Leurie - 28- F - OH-NY-OH - Son - Laborer Charles - 23 - M - OH-NY-OH - Son - Music Teacher Cornelia - 11 - F - OH-NY-OH - Daughter - At School Edward A. - 31 - M - OH-NY-OH - Son - Post Office Clerk Dorthula - 29 - F - CN-CN-CN - Wife - Keep House Alice - 6 - F - OH-OH-CN - Daughter - At School Helen - 3 - F - OH-OH-CN - Daughter - At School Mary Brand - 20 - F - OH-GM-GM - Other - Servant | Bassett, Charles Olmstead (I1800)
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| 7337 | 1860 Federal Census of 4th ward of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama Marie McCullough 19 F Henry Bassett 3 M Pennsylvania 1900 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA (2 Jun 1900) Harry Bassett 45 M Mar 1855 PA PA PA Head Upholstery Goods Emma 30 F May 1870 PA PA PA Wife Henry B. 4 M May 1896 PA PA PA Son Mary S. Leigh 50 F Feb 1850 PA PA PA Cousin (Living at 1126 North 41st Street) (#298B12) (Married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living; Mary married 20 years, 1 child, 1 living) 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA (18 Apr 1910) Henry Bassett 53 M PA PA PA Head Merchant Upholstery Emma 39 F PA PA PA Wife Henry Jr. 13 M PA PA PA Son John W. Leigh 52 M PA PA PA Cousin Clerk Upholstery Store Alfred B. 29 M PA PA PA Cousin Clerk Upholstery Store Mary S. (Wd) 62 F PA PA PA Cousin Katherine J. Brennan 25 F IR IR IR Servant Servant Private Family (Living at 1126 W. 41st Street) 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA (24 Jan 1920) Henry Bassett 62 M PA PA PA Head Merchant Upholstery Emma C. 47 F PA PA PA Wife Pearl Brown B 28 F VA VA VA Servant Waitress private family ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PENNSYLVANIA BIOGRAPHY, by Ernest Spofford (192 Bassett, Henry - Business man. Among widely known business men of Philadelphia must be numbered Henry Bassett, president and director of Bassett, McNab Company, Incorporated. Anything that makes for the advancement of Philadelphia finds in Mr. Bassett a warm supporter, and he is a welcome figure in her club circle Henry Bassett, was born in Philadelphia, March 29, 1857, son of Jacob Keen and Elizabeth (Burt) Bassett. He received his education in the schools of Philadelphia and Eastern Maryland. He began the business of life as a farm boy on a farm on the Eastern Shore, Maryland, continuing in this work until the age of sixteen. Henry Bassett, his grandfather, emigrated from Philadelphia, going to Mobile, Alabama, where he entered the shipbuilding business on his own account. Jacob Keen Bassett, father of Henry Bassett, went South and started with his father and was there one year when he and his wife died of yellow fever. Henry Bassett was raised by his grandfather, until the age of nine, when he was sent to Philadelphia, where he lived with his uncle, Clement Keen, finally going to Holmesburg, Philadelphia. Here he remained with Henry Weed for two years and later went to Isaac Overdorf, an uncle, in Burlington, New Jersey, for six months and thence to the farm at Longwood, Maryland, where he remained for seven years, finally taking up his residence with Mrs. Benjamin E. Mahan, his sister, in Wilmington, Delaware, where he remained for four years, then returning to Philadelphia. Here he learned the trade of upholstering, and in 1882 came with the present house, then known as Brown, DeTurck and Company, which name was changed later to DeTurk, Bassett & Company, at which time Mr. Bassett became a partner. In 1902 the firm name was changed again to Bassett, McNab & Company, and was incorporated January 1, 1921, as Bassett, McNab Company, Incorporated, with Mr. Bassett as its first president, and office, with that of director, he still holds. A man of action rather than words, he has ever demonstrated his public spirit by actual achievements that have advanced the wealth and prosperity of his city. The upholstery house which he heads, and has largely aided in making one of the largest of its kind in the United States, has offices in Paris, New Yor Chicago and Los Angeles, the headquarters being, of course, Philadelphia. Its great growth has been chiefly due to the vision, foresight and aggressiveness of Mr. Bassett. Politically, Mr. Bassett is a Republican, but has never accepted office. Of genial personality, he holds membership in various clubs, among them the Union League and Philadelphia Country, of Philadelphia; the Ocean City Fishing and Ocean City Yacht, of Ocean City, New Jersey, and the Seaview Gold, of Absecon, New Jersey. Fraternally, he is identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Harmony Lodge, No. 52, Free and Accepted Masons; Oriental Chapter, No. 183, Royal Arch Masons; Mary Commandery, No. 36, Knights Templar, and a member of Lulu Temple. For a number of years Mr. Bassett was a member of Company C, First Regiment, National Guard, Pennsylvania and is now a member of the First Regiment, Veteran Corps. The personality of Henry Bassett gives assurance of the force of character and vigor of mentality which his career has shown him to possess. Progressiveness is a part of his being, and he keeps step with all that is new, but no man perceives more clearly the dividing line between courage and rashness. His nature is kindly and genial, he makes friends and holds them, and in appearance and manner he is a true type of the broad-gauge business man of Philadelphia. On November 25, 1890, in Philadelphia, Mr. Bassett married Emma Cecelia Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett are the parents of a son: Henry Bassett, Jr.; born May 18, 1896, educated at and a graduate of Episcopal Academy, then attended the Wharton School of Finance, of the University of Pennsylvania; now in business with his father, being secretary and director of Bassett, McNab Company, Incorporated; married Dorothy Fisher Morris, and they are the parents of two sons (twins) and a daughter: Henry Bassett, born May 24, 1922; Robert Morris Bassett, born May 24, 1922; and Ann Bassett, born August 30, 1924. Henry Bassett's career may be summed up in one word - success - the result of his own unaided efforts. Throughout his career he has been animated by the spirit of progress, ever pressing forward and seeking to make the good better and the better best. Happily gifted in manner, disposition and taste, enterprising and original in ideas, personally liked most by those who know him best, and as frank in declaring his principles as he is sincere in maintaining them, his career has been a well-rounded one, and has add worthy page to the business annals of Philadelphia. Mr. Bassett's portrait appears with this account. Henry Bassett PHILADELPHIA - Sept. 27. Henry Bassett, well known in the upholstery trade here, died today at the home of his son, Henry Bassett Jr., in Wynnefield, after an illness of more than a year. He was 75 years old. Formerly the head of Bassett, McNab Company, he was a member of the Uni League the Elks and several Masonic orders. He leaves his wife and a son. | Bassett, Henry (I9)
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| 7338 | 1860 Federal Census of 4th Ward, Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA (30 Jun 1860) G. Basset 32 M England Paper Hanger 300 M. 29 F Pennsylvania E. 7 F Pennsylvania M. 4 F Pennsylvania C. 2 M Pennsylvania E. Morrow 12 F Pennsylvania H. Mason 60 M Pennsylvania 1870 Federal Census of Third Ward, Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (23 Jun 1870) George Bassett - 41 - M - England - Plasterer 6500 1000 Eliza - 38 - F - Louisiana Emma - 16 - F - Pennsylvania - At Home Mary - 15 - F - Pennsylvania Charles - 11 - M - Pennsylvania Lillie - 5 - F - Pennsylvania | Bassett, George (I5)
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| 7339 | 1860 Federal Census of 5th District, Houston County, Georgia (27 Jul 1860) Stephen E. Basset 27 M Georgia Farmer 1000 2500 Frances 24 F Georgia William 4 M Georgia Walter 2 M Georgia Stephen 5/12 M Georgia Francis Waite 18 F Georgia 1860 Federal Census of 5th District, Houston County, Georgia (30 Jul 1860) John W. Bassett 42 M Florida? Farmer 1500 2880 Martha 42 F Florida? Mary 21 F Georgia George 19 M Georgia Wm 17 M Georgia James 15 M Georgia John F. 13 M Georgia Nancy C. 11 F Georgia Naomi 10 F Georgia Virginia 8 F Georgia Benjamin 5 M Georgia Julia 3 F Georgia 1870 Federal Census of Fort Valley, Houston County, Georgia (28 Jun 1870) Stephen E. Bassett 37 M Georgia Minister 5000 1000 Frances E. 34 F Georgia Keeping house William A. 14 M Georgia At home Walter L. 12 M Georgia At school Stephen H. 10 M Georgia At school Elijah G. 8 M Georgia Francis A. 2 M Georgia 1880 Federal Census of Fort Valley, Houston County, Georgia Stephen E. Bassett 46 M GA NC SC Head Farmer Frances E. 44 F GA GA GA Wife Keeping House Walter L. 22 M GA GA GA Son Farmer Stephen H. 20 M GA GA GA Son Attending School Elisha G. 17 M GA GA GA Son Attending School Charles D. 9 M GA GA GA Son Sidney G. 8 M GA GA GA Son Martha 3 F GA GA GA Daughter Ada Johnson 19 F GA GA GA Other At Home C.A. Cook 26 M GA GA GA Other Farm Laborer Susan Eal B 60 F MI MI MI Other Cook Milas Walker B 22 M GA GA GA Other Farm Hand Oaklawn Cemetery, Peach County, Georgia Rev. Stephen Elisha Bassett 17 June 1833 20 July 1897 Tommie Young Bassett, wife of Rev. S.E. Bassett 22 April 1843 24 Sep 1927 Frances E. Bassett, wife of Rev. S.E. Bassett 4 September 1835 30 October 1889 Martha Frances Bassett, daughter of S.E. & F.E. Bassett 13 Jul 1876 15 Dec 1931 | Hicks, Frances Emmoline (I39)
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| 7340 | 1860 Federal Census of 6th ward of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama Henry Bassett 72 M Switzerland Carpenter 2000 Sarah 71 F Pennsylvania Living in the home of George (42) and Mary West (32). According to a family history, Henry moved with his son to Mobile, Alabama. 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Benjamin Mahan 31 M PA PA PA Head Upholsterer Sarah 31 F PA PA PA Wife Keeping House Etta Mahan 4 F DE PA PA Daughter Henry Bassett 89 M SW SW SW GfathL Henry 23 M PA SW PA BrotherL Upholsterer William Elder 47 M PA PA PA Uncle Clerk in Store William 21 M PA PA PA Cousin Plumber Mary Kitchen 17 F PA EN IR Other Servant | Bassett, Henry (I1)
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| 7341 | 1860 Federal Census of 6th Ward, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts (17 Jun 1860) Sarah Bassett - 46 - F - Massachusetts 1500 200 Robert - 24 - M - Massachusetts - Shoemaker Sarah - 26 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Mary A. - 23 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Celia C. - 20 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Lucinda - 11 - F - Massachusetts Eliza R. - 8 - F - Massachusetts Josephine - 4 - F - Massachusetts 1870 Federal Census of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts (14 Jul 1870) Sarah P. Bassett - 58 - F - Massachusetts - Keeping House Sarah E. - 34 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Ann - 30 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Cecelia - 25 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Lucinda - 19 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Lizzie R. - 17 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Josephine - 14 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation | Bassett, Cecelia Christina (I40)
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| 7342 | 1860 Federal Census of 6th Ward, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts (17 Jun 1860) Sarah Bassett - 46 - F - Massachusetts 1500 200 Robert - 24 - M - Massachusetts - Shoemaker Sarah - 26 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Mary A. - 23 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Celia C. - 20 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Lucinda - 11 - F - Massachusetts Eliza R. - 8 - F - Massachusetts Josephine - 4 - F - Massachusetts 1870 Federal Census of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts (14 Jul 1870) Sarah P. Bassett - 58 - F - Massachusetts - Keeping House Sarah E. - 34 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Ann - 30 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Cecelia - 25 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Lucinda - 19 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Lizzie R. - 17 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Josephine - 14 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation | Bassett, Eliza Rebecca (I41)
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| 7343 | 1860 Federal Census of 6th Ward, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts (17 Jun 1860) Sarah Bassett - 46 - F - Massachusetts 1500 200 Robert - 24 - M - Massachusetts - Shoemaker Sarah - 26 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Mary A. - 23 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Celia C. - 20 - F - Massachusetts - Shoe Binder Lucinda - 11 - F - Massachusetts Eliza R. - 8 - F - Massachusetts Josephine - 4 - F - Massachusetts 1870 Federal Census of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts (14 Jul 1870) Sarah P. Bassett - 58 - F - Massachusetts - Keeping House Sarah E. - 34 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Ann - 30 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Cecelia - 25 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Lucinda - 19 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Lizzie R. - 17 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation Josephine - 14 - F - Massachusetts - No Occupation | Bassett, Josephine (I46)
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| 7344 | 1860 Federal Census of 7th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (9 Jun 1860) Ebenezer D. Bassett M 26 M Connecticut School Teacher -- 400 Eliza M 33 F Connecticut Charlotte M 4 F Connecticut Eliza M 2 F Connecticut Billy Sullivan B 40 M Pennsyvlania Servant 1880 Federal Census of New Haven, New Haven County, CT Ebennuseer Bassett MU 45 M CT CT CT Head Eliza P. MU 35 F CT CT CT Wife Keeping House Ebennuseer MU 21 M CT CT CT Son Yale Student Lizzie MU 12 F CT CT CT Daughter At School Ulysus Grant MU 7 M CT CT CT Son At School Olive MU 3 F CT CT CT Daughter At Home Wendell P. MU 1 M CT CT CT Son At Home Edward Haxton B 17 M NA NA NA Other Servant Ellen Edwards B 60 F JM JM JM Other Servant (NA – Nassau, JM – Jamaica) 1900 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (14 Jun 1900) Ebenezer D. Bassett B 42 M May 1858 CT CT CT Roomer Clerk (Govt) 1910 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (19 Apr 1910) Ebenezer D. Bassett 47 M CT CT CT Lodger Clerk Department 1910 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (19 Apr 1910) Ulisis G. Bassett 37 M ?? CT CT Lodger Teacher Public School Biography of Connecticut Ebenezer D. Bassett, New Haven: ex-minister to Hayti. Ebenezer D. Bassett was born at Litchfield, Conn., on Oct. 16, 1833. His father was a mulatto, and his mother a pure Indian of the Pequot tribe. He attended the Birmingham Academy, and early distinguished himself as a mathematician by solving problems in the differential and integral calculus with as much ease as an ordinary scholar would perform examples in arithmetic. After finishing the course of study at this academy, he attended the State Normal School at New Britain, from which he graduated in 1953. During the two years following his graduation he taught successfully the Whiting Street Grammar School in New Haven. At this time he availed himself of the privilege of continuing the study of the classics and higher mathematics under professors at Yale College. In 1855 he married Miss Eliza Park of New Haven, and moved to Philadelphia, Pa., where he accepted the principalship of the Institute for Colored Youth, a school founded by the Orthodox Society of Friends for the purpose of giving a liberal education to colored youth, and preparing them to become efficient teachers. At this institution he taught the advanced classes in Latin, Greek, and the higher mathematics, and devoted himself to the education of his race. Here he exhibited marked ability as an instructor and disciplinarian. He possessed the rare quality of inspiring his pupils with an earnest desire to excel in whatever they undertook, and he therefore cultivated to a high degree the power of patient investigation and application. Mr. Bassett's scholarly ability awakened in his pupils a desire to emulate him. About his time the institute used to be visited by interested persons from all parts of the United States and even from the old world, and, as they listed to the translations of Homer, of Virgil, and of Horace, and as they saw the facility with which difficult problems in mathematics were demonstrated and solved, they would exclaim "This is wonderful!" And this expression was not exaggerated when we consider that these results were achieved during the dark and apparently hopeless days of slavery. Through the untiring efforts of Mr. Bassett his school was made to rank with the best institutions in the country. The proficiency of his classed became a standing argument against the injustice which could keep in the darkness of ignorance minds capable of such attainments. So much was the cause of freedom advanced and its possibilities worked out in the quiet of the school-room. At the beginning of President Grant's administration, it was decided by the republican leaders at Washington that colored men of acknowledged ability should receive positions in both home and foreign service. Mr. Bassett was the first candidate selected unanimously by the prominent men of his own race, and supported by distinguished persons in all parts of the Union for a diplomatic appointment. In President Grant's first list of nominations Mr. Bassett's name was sent for the mission to Hayti, and the nomination was promptly confirmed by the senate. This appointment made Mr. Bassett the first colored man to represent our country abroad. Mr. Frederick Douglass spoke of it as "a significant event, the triumph of a cause - the first small wire stretched over a chasm separating tow races." After receiving from his countrymen many ovations and considerate attentions, Mr. Bassett sailed for Hayti in June, 1869. When he reached Port-au-Prince he was received with every evidence of regard and satisfaction by the Haytian government and people. Hayti was unfortunately at this time in the midst of a bitter civil strife. Mr. Bassett found himself surrounded at once by factions and intrigues, and yet, in the discharge of his duties, he won and maintained the confidence and respect of our government at Washington, by whom he was highly commended for his heroic conduct during the Salnave revolution. Mr. Bassett's experience at this time in a country where the right of asylum had a particular force and significance, brought to him afterwards an invitation from the Kent Club of the Yale Law School, to lecture before its members on the subject. The New Haven Palladium, at this time, in speaking of this lecture said, "Mr. Bassett, having been our ambassador at Port-au-Prince, was peculiarly qualified for the masterly handling of 'Right of Asylum.' The lecture was listened to by a highly intelligent and appreciative audience, among whom were many who are prominent in law circles. Those who attended had the pleasure of hearing an able and scholarly disquisition on the subject". Mr. Bassett so won the confidence of the Haytian people by his nine years residence among them, that he was appointed by President Salomon in 1880 to be Haytian consul at New York. He faithfully discharged the duties of this office until the end of President Salomon's administration in December, 1888. Mr. Bassett's ripe scholarship and high attainments make him distinguished among scholars. His thorough study of the classics and of the French language shows itself in the style of his writing, which is finished and accurate. He is unassuming and cordial in his manners, thus making his social intercourse pleasant and agreeable. He could hardly fail to have an honorable position in the community at his present home, New Haven, where he is known as one of its scholarly, public-spirited and influential citizens. On many occasions he enjoys extended courtesies from New Haven's city fathers. In all the relations of life he is emphatically a good man - not passively good, but actively worth and earnest. Biographies Ebenezer D. Bassett Was born in Litchfield, Conn., October 16, 1833, and came to Derby when an infant, so that he is essentially a Derby citizen. His early education was very meagre, and while an office boy for Doct. A. Beardsley he developed talents that courted encouragement. He attended the High School in Birmingham, then went to the academy at Wilbraham, Mass., graduated at the State Normal School in 1853; studied at Yale in 1854 and 1855, obtaining a good knowledge of the classics. He then devoted himself to teaching, continuing for sixteen years. If his skin was not white he was a good a scholar and excelled in mathematics. During the war he wrote many appeals, which appeared in the newspapers, to encourage the enlistment of colored soldiers. He has been minister to Hayti eight years, and is now stationed in New York city as consulate of the Unites States to Hayti, for which position he is laregely indebted to Col. William B. Wooster and others of Birmingham, who encouraged and furnished him means to press forward in his ambition. In a note he makes the following acknowledgment: "My success in life I owe greatly to that American sense of fairness which was tendered me in old Derby, and which exacts that every man, whether white or black, shall have a fiar chance to run his race in life and make the most of himself". The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography Picture included BASSETT, Ebenezer Don Carlos, diplomatist, was born at Litchfield, Conn., Oct. 16, 1833, son of Ebenezer Tobias and Susan (Gregory) Bassett. His father was a mulatto, and his mother was an Indian woman belonging to the Shagticoke branch of the Pequot tribe. He was educated at the high school, Birmingham, Conn., the Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Mass., and the Connecticut State Normal School. He was principal of a public school in New Haven, Conn., 1853-55, during which he continued his studies at Yale College, and while filling the post of principal of the colored high school in Philadelphia, he attended the University of Pennsylvania in 1857-58. He remained at the head of the high school until 1869, when he was appointed minister resident and consul-general of the United States to Haiti. His was the first appointement ever gievn to a negro by the U.S. government and he filled the position till the end of 1877. He was consul-general of Haiti at New York, 1879-88. After spending four years in Haiti, 1888-92, he returned to the United States and engaged in literary work. He is the author of the "Handbook of Haiti," issued by the bureau of American Republics at Washington and published in the English, French, Spanish and Portugeuse languages. He is a member of the American Geographical Society and the Connecticut Historical Society. He was married Oct. 16, 1855, to Eliza, daughter of Robert M. Park, and has three sons and two daughters. | Bassett, Ebenzer Don Carlos (I4)
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| 7345 | 1860 Federal Census of 7th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (9 Jun 1860) Ebenezer D. Bassett M 26 M Connecticut School Teacher -- 400 Eliza M 33 F Connecticut Charlotte M 4 F Connecticut Eliza M 2 F Connecticut Billy Sullivan B 40 M Pennsyvlania Servant 1880 Federal Census of New Haven, New Haven County, CT Ebennuseer Bassett MU 45 M CT CT CT Head Eliza P. MU 35 F CT CT CT Wife Keeping House Ebennuseer MU 21 M CT CT CT Son Yale Student Lizzie MU 12 F CT CT CT Daughter At School Ulysus Grant MU 7 M CT CT CT Son At School Olive MU 3 F CT CT CT Daughter At Home Wendell P. MU 1 M CT CT CT Son At Home Edward Haxton B 17 M NA NA NA Other Servant Ellen Edwards B 60 F JM JM JM Other Servant (NA – Nassau, JM – Jamaica) 1900 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (14 Jun 1900) Ebenezer D. Bassett B 42 M May 1858 CT CT CT Roomer Clerk (Govt) 1910 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (19 Apr 1910) Ebenezer D. Bassett 47 M CT CT CT Lodger Clerk Department 1910 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (19 Apr 1910) Ulisis G. Bassett 37 M ?? CT CT Lodger Teacher Public School | Park, Eliza (I6)
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| 7346 | 1860 Federal Census of 7th ward, Rochester, Monroe County, New York (Jun 1860) William Bassett 33 M Canada Carpenter Ellen 33 F Ireland Catherine 10 F Canada William 3 M New York 1870 Federal Census of 7th Ward, Rochester, Monroe County, New York (28 Jul 1870) William Bassett 50 M Canada House Carpenter 1000 --- Bridget 50 F Ireland Keeping House Hattie 20 F Canada Operator Shoe Store William 15 M New York At School 1880 Federal Census of Rochester, Monroe County, New York William Bassett 53 M CN IR IR Head Carpenter Ellen 56 F IR IR IR Wife Keeping House Hattie 27 F NY CN IR Daughter Works in Shoe Store William T. 24 M NY CN IR Son Plumber | Bassett, William (I1)
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| 7347 | 1860 Federal Census of 8th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6 Jul 1860) Louis D. Bassett - 32 - M - New Jersey - Cheese Dealer Caroline - 29 - F - New Jersey Annie - 4 - F - Pennsylvania Charlotte - 2 - F - Pennsylvania Emma - 3/12 - F - Pennsylvania 1870 Federal Census of 10th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (25 Jul 1870) Lewis D. Bassett - 43 - M - New Jersey - Cheese Dealer (Retired) 6000 1000 Caroline - 40 - F - New Jersey - Keeping House Anna - 14 - F - Pennsylvania - Attending School John D. - 8 - M - Pennsylvania Alice - 3 - F - Pennsylvania 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Lewis E. Bassett - 52 - M - NJ-NJ-NJ - Head - Cheese Dealer Caroline - 49 - F - NJ-NJ-NJ - Wife - Keeping House Anna - 24 - F - PA-NJ-NJ - Daughter John D. - 18 - M - PA-NJ-NJ - Son Alice - 12 - F - PA-NJ-NJ - Daughter Lewis - 7 - M - PA-NJ-NJ - Son Joseph Clarke - 22 - M - NJ-NJ-NJ - Other - Clerk in a Store | Bassett, Anna (I1817)
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| 7348 | 1860 Federal Census of 8th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6 Jul 1860) Louis D. Bassett - 32 - M - New Jersey - Cheese Dealer Caroline - 29 - F - New Jersey Annie - 4 - F - Pennsylvania Charlotte - 2 - F - Pennsylvania Emma - 3/12 - F - Pennsylvania 1870 Federal Census of 10th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (25 Jul 1870) Lewis D. Bassett - 43 - M - New Jersey - Cheese Dealer (Retired) 6000 1000 Caroline - 40 - F - New Jersey - Keeping House Anna - 14 - F - Pennsylvania - Attending School John D. - 8 - M - Pennsylvania Alice - 3 - F - Pennsylvania 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Lewis E. Bassett - 52 - M - NJ-NJ-NJ - Head - Cheese Dealer Caroline - 49 - F - NJ-NJ-NJ - Wife - Keeping House Anna - 24 - F - PA-NJ-NJ - Daughter John D. - 18 - M - PA-NJ-NJ - Son Alice - 12 - F - PA-NJ-NJ - Daughter Lewis - 7 - M - PA-NJ-NJ - Son Joseph Clarke - 22 - M - NJ-NJ-NJ - Other - Clerk in a Store | Titus, Caroline (I1324)
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| 7349 | 1860 Federal Census of 8th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6 Jul 1860) Louis D. Bassett - 32 - M - New Jersey - Cheese Dealer Caroline - 29 - F - New Jersey Annie - 4 - F - Pennsylvania Charlotte - 2 - F - Pennsylvania Emma - 3/12 - F - Pennsylvania | Bassett, Leila May (I1818)
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| 7350 | 1860 Federal Census of 8th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6 Jul 1860) Louis D. Bassett - 32 - M - New Jersey - Cheese Dealer Caroline - 29 - F - New Jersey Annie - 4 - F - Pennsylvania Charlotte - 2 - F - Pennsylvania Emma - 3/12 - F - Pennsylvania | Bassett, Emma (I1819)
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