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- John Nelson was a Presbyterian and a Republican.
Lawrence County, New York, died 28 Apr 1890 (BFA1897
Canton Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday, August 21, 1906, Page ?, Columns 3
Dr. John N. Bassett
DIED.—At his Court Street residence, this village, Thursday, August 16t
1906, John Nelson Bassett passed away aged 50 years, 5 days. Few men leave a
community at the call of death's angel with so many friends and with so few
enemies as did this man whom the people of Canton mourn today with a grief
that is genuine and a sense of loss that is lasting. There is a saying that
"The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their
bones"—but nothing of evil will live after the man who toiled and struggled,
hewing his way from the obscurity of the little farm with its log house on the
rough hills of Jingleville to scholarly attainment and the skilled
practitioner alleviating the sufferings of his fellow-men. What liv
good—bears testimony of rugged honesty, cleanliness of character, a type of
citizen recognized the world over as most to be desired.
John N. Bassett was born in the southern part of this town August 11th 1850,
the son of John Nelson and Almira Bassett, sturdy New England stock. From
early childhood, he had a thirst for books and a few terms in early youth in
the local academy but deepened the desire, already taken root, to secure a
higher education. His people were poor and to go through college meant that he
must make his way by his own efforts and when he entered St. Lawrence
University in 1873 it was the beginning of a struggle that showed the temper
of the man. For five years—a term lengthened by his having to absent himself
from school, teaching school and in other ways employed to get the wherewith
to continue on in school. He graduated in 1878 and following his graduation
mapped out a course in a medical school and in 1882 graduated from New York
University.
This same year he began the practice of medicine in Canton. This year also he
was joined in wedlock with Miss Lillian Wright who survives him as does Harry,
one of two sons born to the union.
Dr. Bassett was, as a physician, always a very busy man, and also let it be
said that he was highly successful. Patients flocked to his office a
secured and retained a large practice, but for months before his death his
health was broken and he was obliged to absent himself from his duties for a
time to seek relief, but when the summons came Tuesday he was in the harness
and fell on the street never to regain consciousness.
He was a member of the Citizens Club, served twelve years on the Boa
Education, was elected village president in 1892 and always, in every place, at
every time and in whatever capacity found, stood erect and did what his
conscience told him was right—he was a good neighbor, friend and citizen, and
will be missed.
The funeral took place Saturday at 3 in the afternoon at the house and was
according to the mystic rites of Masonry, Master Mason and Knight Templ
burial ceremonies being held, the latter at the house, the former at Fairview
where interment was made in the family plot.
Canton Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday, August 21, 1906, Page ?, Columns 5
In Memorium
With sorrowing hearts we record upon the minutes of The Club of Canton, the
deep sense of irreparable lose which the death of our beloved and honor
fellow member, Dr. John N. Bassett, brings to us and all citizens of our
community.
Our close personal association with him for years had endeared him to each and
every one of us, and so long as memory retains its impression of those it has
loved, the noble character and sterling worth, the sturdy manliness and genial
smile, the honesty of purpose, thought and deed, which conspicuously
characterized Doctor Bassett, will be an ever present inspiration toward all
that is good and noble in man, and will be held in the most affectionate
remembrance.
We extend to his bereaved family our deepest sympathy.
LEDYARD P. HALE.
GEORGE 8. CONKEY.
J. STANLEY ELLSWORTH.
O. WILLIAM LEWIS,
WRILEY N. BEARD,
Committee.
Potsdam Paper
DR. J. N BASSETT CLAIMED BY DEATH
Well - Known Canton Physician Away
The death of Dr. John N. Bassett, a Canton physician occurred August 16, as a
result of a stroke of apoplexy. He was born on a farm in the southern part of
Canton, on August 11th, 1850, and was the son of John and Almira Bassett, who
were descendants of New England stock. While a young man he craved f
education and managed to attend the local village schools until he could
prepare himself for a course in St. Lawrence University, from which he was
graduated with distinction with the class of '78. Not content with this
schooling, he decided to study medicine, and entered New York Universit
being graduated in 1882, and came back to his native town to practice h
chosen profession.
He was a member of the local school board for twelve years. In 1892 he was
elected President of the village by a handsome majority, and proved a valuable
member of the village board. In politics he was a Republican, and in ev
station of life he was an upright citizen, respected by all. He was a
prominent member of the Citizens' club and a Mason, being a member of the Blue
lodge, chapter, and Commandery.
Canton Commercial Advertiser - Friday, August 24, 1906, Page ?, Columns 4
Dr. J.N. Bassett Claimed by Death
Well Known Canton Physician Passes Away
The death of Dr. John N. Bassett, a Canton physician occurred August 16, as a
result of a stroke of apoplexy. He was born on a farm in the southern part of
Canton, on August 11th, 1850, and was the son of John and Almira Bassett, who
were descendents of New England stock. While a young man he craved for an
education and managed to attend the local village schools until he could
prepare himself for a course in St. Lawrence University, from which he was
graduated with distinction with the class of '78. Not content with this
schooling, he decided to study medicine, and entered New York Universit
being graduated in 1882, and came back to his native town to practice h
chosen profession.
He was a member of the local school board for twelve years. In 1892 he was
elected President of the village by a handsome majority, and proved a valuable
member of the village board. In politics he was a Republican, and in every
station of life he was an upright citizen, respected by all. He was a
prominent member of the Citizens' club and a Mason, being a member of the Blue
lodge, chapter, and Commandery.
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