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1900 Federal Census of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois (2 Jun 1900)
Alonzo W. Bassett 22 Apr 1878 M IL IL PA Head Teamster
Elizabeth 20 Jul 1879 F KY KY KY Wife
Pearl A. 2/12 Apr 1900 F IL IL KY Daughter
(Living at 1211 2nd Ave
1910 Federal Census of 1st ward Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois (29 Apr 1910)
Alonzo Bassett 32 M IL IL PA Head Teamster
Martha 32 F KY KY KY Wife
Pearl 10 F IL IL KY Daughter
Guy W. 6 M IL IL KY Son
Bernice A. 4 F IL IL KY Daughter
(Married 11 years, 5 children, 3 living)
1920 Federal Census of 8th Ward Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois (2 Feb 1920)
Alonzo W. Bassett 40 M IL IL PA Head Motorman Street Car
Martha 40 F KY KY KY Wife
Guy 17 M IL IL KY Son
Bernice 14 F IL IL KY Daughter
??? 8 M IL IL KY Son
Lois 6 F IL IL KY Daughter
Helen 4 F IL IL KY Daughter
Katherine 2 9/12 F IL IL KY Daughter
(Living on 5th Street)
1930 Federal Census of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois (22 Apr 1930)
Alonzo W. Bassett 52 M IL IL PA Head Motorman Street Car
Martha E. 50 F KY US US Wife
Lois M. 16 F IL IL KY Daughter Saleslady General Store
Helen E. 14 F IL IL KY Daughter
Kathryn R. 12 F IL IL KY Daughter
Clyde E. 9 M IL IL KY Son
Mary E. 5 F IL IL KY Daughter
(Married at 21 & 20)
(Living at 308 N. Day Avenue)
Rockford Morning Star, Wednesday, October 31, 1934
Bassett Rites On Thursday
Inquest of Trolley Accident Victim Saturday
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon for Alonzo W. Bassett, 56, 1314 Fairview avenue, who died Monday night from injuries suffered in a collision between his street car and a truck last Friday morning. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at this home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Broadway M.E. church, with the Rev. C.W. Jaycox officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Bluff cemetery.
An inquest into the fatality will be held Saturday afternoon, Coroner Walter Julian announced.
The accident which caused Bassett's death was the first he was involved in during 16 years service as a street car motorman.
In addition to his widow, eight children and six grandchildren, the accident victim is survived by a brother, Ray Bassett, California; two sisters, Mrs. Imogene Bunker, Newark, Del., and Mrs. Charles Johnson, 1109 6th street; and three half sisters, Mrs. Lillie Atwood, Mrs. Chester Fox, and Mrs. Ella Vincent, all of Rockford.
Bassett was born in Flora township, Boone county, April 14, 1878, and came to Rockford as a young child.
Rockford Morning Star, August 14, 1927
Jumps Off Of Ice Wagon And In Car's Path
Katherine Bassett Is Believed To Be Fatally Injured
She Is Operated On At Rockford Hospital
Katherine Bassett, 9 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Bassett, 308 North Day avenue, was probably fatally injured at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon when she jumped from the back end of an ice wagon in front of her home and ran directly into the path of an automobile driven by James Womack, rural route 8.
An emergency operation was performed last night in an attempt to save the girl's life, but at press time this morning little hope was held out for her recovery at Rockford hospital.
Run Over By Wheel
The wheels of the automobile passed over the child's abdomen and inflicted severe internal injuries. The operation revealed that the girl's spleen was ruptured and that other internal organs were injured. She also suffered severe shock and bruises about the body.
Katherine, her sister, Helen, 11 years old and brother, Clyde, 6years old, were playing in front of their homes when the ice wagon stopped in the middle of the street. When the iceman walked into the house to make his delivery, the three children ran out to the wagon and jumping upon the back step seized several pieces of ice that had been chipped off.
Runs Into Auto Path
Helen and Clyde ran back to the curbing in safety but when Katherien dashed from behind the wagon, she ran directly in front of Womack's automobile which was traveling north in Day avenue.
While her brother and sister looked on in horror, Katherine was rolled along the pavement for a short distance and then the front wheel of the car passed over her abdomen. Womack brought his automobile to a stop as quickly as possible and ran back to the aid of the injured child. She lay motionless on the pavement, gasping for breath.
Taken To Hospital
He picked her up and took her into her home and after a hasty examination revealed that she was seriously injured, Womack placed the girl in his car with her mother and rushed to Rockford hospital.
An examination revealed that she was seriously bruised about the abdomen. Physicians feared internal injuries and had the injured girl put to bed and kept under close observation. Early last night, her pulse started to rise and her condition became worse.
Spleen Ruptured
Physicians decided to operate knowing that the child's internal organs had been injured by the wheels of the automobile. When the abdomen was opened it was found to be filled with blood and further examination revealed that the spleen was cut for two inches.
After the operation, physicians said that the girl's condition was "very critical" with but slight chance for recovery. They said that if she recovered from shock and lived 24 hours, she might have a chance for life.
Rockford Daily Register Gazette, August 16, 1927
Girl Auto Victim's Condition Unchanged
Slight change in the condition of Katherine Bassett, age 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Bassett, 308 North Day avenue, who was run over by an automobile near her home Saturday, was reported by Rockford hospital authorities.
The girl appeared slightly improved during the night, but no marked change was apparent today. She suffered severe internal injuries and a ruptured spleen.
Rockford Republic, December 14, 1934
Notice To File Claim
Estate of Alonzo W. Bassett, deceased
All persons having claims against the estate of Alonzo W. Bassett, deceased, are hereby notified and requested to attend and present such claims to the Probate Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the purpose of having the same adjusted on a return day of said court, to be held at the Probate Court Room in the city of Rockford in said Winnebago County, on the third Monday of January, A.D. 1935.
Dated this 9th day of November A.D. 1934.
Owen Bassett, Administrator
Thomas F. Ryan, Attorney
Nov. 30-Fri.3.
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