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- Charles had a large collection of Indian artifacts.
1920 Federal Census of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA (12 Jan 1920)
Charles Bassett 55 M MA MA MA Head Clerk Insurance Office
Catherine 49 F MA GM GM Wife
Kathleen 25 F MA MA MA Daughter Clerk Library Public
Helen 21 F MA MA MA Daughter Clerical Insurance Offi
Kenneth 20 M MA MA MA Son Clerical Loan & ???
Ronald 16 M MA MA MA Son
(Living at 50 Francis Avenue)
1930 Federal Census of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA (2 Apr 1930)
Charles Bassett 66 M MA MA MA Head Actuary Dept. Life Insurance
Catherine F. 60 F MA GM LX Wife
Kenneth C. 30 M MA MA MA Son ?? Foreman Laundry
Ronald A. 26 M MA MA MA Son Actuary Dept. Life Insurance
(Living at Chickering Street) (Married at 23 & 17)
Berkshire Life honors old Employee, 18 Dec 1927, Eag
Charles F. Bassett Has Been with the Company for 45 yea
Charles F. Bassett of 26 Euclid avenue entered the employ of the
Berkshire Life Insurance Company 45 years ago at Christmas time, and taking
cognizance of this record of service, Mr. Bassett's associates in the
actuarial department of the company and the officers and directors of t
company presented him a handsome gold watch and chain and a purs
When Mr. Bassett entered the employ of the company, it was a modest
little concern managed by a score of home office employees. There were three
members in the actuarial department, Henry J. Ryan leaving soon after M
Bassett's arrival. Mr. Bassett has seen the company develop into one of the
most substantial of financial institutions, the home office increasing more
than sixfold, while the actuarial force now numbers 35 with Alva C. Washburne,
actuary. Mr. Bassett's position with the company has been virtually his only
one. He entered upon it at the close of his school years.
Mr. Bassett, upon receiving his gifts, assured the company that he was
not looking for a new job; that he was willing to give his present one
another......
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Bassett Family Association Database
1864 - 1950 (85 years)
(Age 64 years)