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- 1900 Federal Census of Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York (Jun 1900)
Rufus H. Bassett 39 M Aug 1860 NY NY NY Head Handyman
Orah M. 39 F Jan 1861 NY NY NY Wife
Anna M. 13 F Aug 1886 NY NY NY Daughter At School
Bernice S. 12 F Oct 1887 NY NY NY Daughter At School
Carl E. 6 M Apr 1894 NY NY NY Son At School
Beulah G. 3/12 F Feb 1899 NY NY NY Daughter
(Living on Buck Street) (Married 17 years, 4 children, 4 living)
1910 Federal Census of Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York (10 Apr 1910)
Rufus Bassett 49 M NY NY NY Head Handyman
Orah W. 49 F NY NY NY Wife
Bernice S. 21 F NY NY NY Daughter
Carl E. 16 M NY NY NY Son
Beulah G. 10 F NY NY NY Daughter
(Married 20 years, 4 children, 4 living) (Living on Buck Street)
1920 Federal Census of Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York (14 Jan 1920)
Rufus Bassett 59 M NY NY NY Head Cemetery Caretaker
Orah 58 F NY VT NY Wife
Anna 33 F NY NY NY Daughter
Beulah 19 F NY NY NY Daughter
(Living at 74 Buck Street)
Canton Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday, April 20, 1920, Page ?, Columns 2& 3
Local News
During the week, the barn originally belonging to the Taylor property at the
head of Mangin Alley, was moved across the rear end of the alley to the rear
of the Julius Rawson house, Mr. Rawson having purchased this some time ago.
Rufus H. Bassett, a resident of Canton for a great many years, died at his
home here last evening at about six o'clock, following an illness of several
months. Funeral services will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon
at 2:30. Burial at Fairview. Mr. Bassett was a brother of the late Dr. J.N.
Bassett. A widow, one son and three daughters remain.
Mrs. John N. Bassett has been critically ill at her home on Pearl street for
several days. Her son, Harold Bassett, and wife arrived here during the week.
Canton Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday, April 27, 1920, Page ?, Column 1 & 2
Rufus Henry Bassett
In the death of Rufus Henry Bassett, which occurred at his home in this
village Monday evening, April nineteenth, one of the most respected residents
of Canton passed away. Mr. Bassett was born in Canton on the seventeenth of
August, eighteen sixty and has lived in this vicinity all his life. He was
the son of John Nelson and Almira Rawson Bassett and the only brother of the
late Dr. John Nelson Bassett, who practiced medicine here for many years.
The writer of this brief sketch has known Mr. Bassett for forty-seven years.
He can say with the utmost sincerity that he has never known a more
industrious, upright or cleaner man than Rufus Bassett. He commanded t
confidence of all who knew him. He was thoroughly dependable in every place.
He cared for whatever was placed in his charge as if it were his own and his
word was as good as his bond. He was free from bad habits and clean of
speech. The writer does not recall ever hearing him use an objectionab
word, or speak unkindly of anyone.
He leaves, beside his wife, four children, one son and three daughters, Carl
and Mrs. William Johnson of Massena, and Anna and Beulah who live at home.
The funeral was held from his late home Wednesday afternoon of last week, the
services being conducted by Dr. James M. Payson and was largely attended, many
members of the Canton Lodge of Odd Fellows of which Mr. Bassett was a member,
being present. The floral offerings were unusually beautiful, testifying to
the esteem of many friends. Burial at Fairview.
Canton Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday, November 12, 1946, Page 1, Column 3
Obituary of John Henry Wade
Among the laundrymen who tried and quit was Rufus H. Bassett, brother
of Dr. John N. Bassett, Esbon C. Tupper, Alvah J. Runions, the photo ma
William C. Case, Orris J. Southworth, and probably numerous others. Canton at
one time had its Chinese laundry on Hodskin street and women were horrified to
see the Chink take water in his mouth and spray the clothes while ironing.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1860 - 1920 (59 years)