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- 1850 Federal Census of Washington Township, Wood County, Ohio
Lyman Bassett 24 M Ohio 200
Cornelia C. 19 F Ohio
1860 Federal Census of Swan Creek Township, Fulton County, Ohio (14 Jun 1860)
L.A. Bassett 34 M Ohio Farmer 1600 275
Cornelia P. 28 F New York
Hollis 1 M Ohio
Hannah Wright 36 F New York
Wm. Gilbert 14 M England Laborer
1870 Federal Census of Swanton, Fulton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio (16 Jul 1870)
Lyman Bassett 44 M Ohio Druggist 2000 1500
Hollis 10 M Ohio Attending school
Laura Grover 30 F Michigan Keeping House
Levi S. Bassett 38 M Ohio Farmer 3000 300
David Lineham 24 M Ireland Day Laborer
1880 Federal Census of Swanton, Fulton County, Ohio
L.A. Bassett 54 M OH NY NY Head Physician
Laura 40 F MI OH OH Wife Keeps House
Holly S. 21 M OH OH OH Son Telegraph Operator
Serene Roast 14 F OH GM GM Other Apprentice to Millinery
(GM - Germany)
DIED AT 81
Dr. L. A. Bassett Passed Away at Swanton
He Was a Pioneer of This County and a Prominent Mas
Dr. L. A. Bassett, a pioneer settler of this county, died May 10, at
his home in Swanton, at the advanced age of 81 years. The Delta Atlas, in an
extended notice of his death says in part:
Dr. Bassett was the eldest of eleven children of Smith and Hulda
Bassett. At the age of 18 he was apprenticed to learn the trade of harness
making, at which he worked nearly four years. Owing to ill health he was
compelled to give up the trade, and in or about the year 1846 he commenced the
study of medicine under the instructions of Dr. John R. Osborn, of Wood
county.
About the year 1857 Dr. Bassett established himself in Fulton county,
at a point south of and near the village of Swanton, where he continued his
professional labors and engaged in other branches of busines
In his business and professional life Dr. Bassett was successful. In the
affairs of the village, its improvement and development, he was a prominent
figure.
Dr. Bassett was twice married. His first wife was Cornelia Elizabeth
Farrand, of Sandusky County, Ohio, whom he married in January, 1859. Three
children were born to this union, only one of whom is now living. In 1870, on
the 9th day of December, he married Laura A. Grover, daughter of Girden
Grover, and step-daughter of the late George H. Hollis, of Swan Creek
Township. The widow, together with his son, Hollis S. Bassett, of Columbus,
Ohio, and an adopted daughter, Emma L. Bassett, three sisters and two brothers
survive to mourn his loss.
Doctor Bassett was made a Master Mason by Wood County Lodge No. 112,
Bowling Green, Ohio, October 21, 1863. On the organization of the Mason
Lodge at Swanton, Ohio, he became one of the charter members. He was also a
member of the Wauseon Chapter, No. 111, Royal Arch Mason, and Wauseon Council,
No. 68, Royal and Select Masters.
Fulton County Historical Atlas, 1875 Personal Histori
Chesterfield Township
Lyman Augustus Bassett, son of Smith and Hulda (Lee) Bassett of New
York, was born in Huron County, Ohio, October 15, 1825. He was married to his
first wife, Cornelia Elizabeth Farrand, January 1, 1850. They had a family of
three children: Hulda E., born July 10, 1853, died July 10, 1855; Ella L. born
March 4, 1855; Hollis S., born March 9, 1859. Mr. Bassett was married to his
second wife, Laura A. Grover, born in Michigan, December 9, 1870. Her parents
were Gurden and Polly Grover. Mr. Bassett had two brothers in the Union army,
one died of lung fever, the other was honorably discharged at the close of the
war. Mr. Bassett settled in Fulton County in 1857. Post-office, Swanton.
Business, physician and druggist, section 1.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1825 - 1907 (81 years)