1940 Federal Census

STATE – ALABAMA

1940 Federal Census of Prichard, Mobile County, AL (13 Apr 1940)Aaron Bassett Neg 40 M Head AL Same Laborer Ice FactoryMary Neg 42 F Wife AL SameAlbert E. Neg 10 M Grandson AL R Mobile Co.(Living at 290 Alley NO. 3) (#494B)

1940 Federal Census of High Shoals, Randolph County, AL (10 Apr 1940)Ed Bassett 52 M Head AL Same FarmingDee 48 F Wife AL Same HousewifeNauward 17 M Son AL Same(#13B115.7)

1940 Federal Census of Louina, Randolph County, AL (4 Apr 1940)J.M. Bassett 60 M Head AL Same Operator FarmNora 48 F Wife AL SameNaaman 16 M Son AL Same Laborer FarmVernon 14 M Son AL Same Helper FarmMorgan 12 M Son AL SameLouise 8 F Daughter AL SameEdward 5 M Son AL Same(#13B117.3)

1940 Federal Census of Roanoke, Randolph County, AL (19 Apr 1940)L.T. Bassett 34 M Head AL Randolph Co, AL FarmerMary Will 32 F Wife AL Randolph Co. ALCarlos 11 M Son AL Randolph Co. ALEmma Jane 10 F Daughter AL Randolph Co. ALRay 5 M Son AL Randolph Co. ALFay 5 F Daughter AL Randolph Co. AL(Living on Broughton Road) (#13B115.33)

1940 Federal Census of Childersburg, Talladega County, AL (7 May 1940)Cecil Bassett 35 M Head AL Talladega, AL Farmer FarmingTroy 30 F Wife AL Talladega, ALAlvin 13 M Son AL Talladega, ALRalph 11 M Son AL Talladega, ALJewell 9 F Daughter AL Talladega, AL(#13B636.3)

1940 Federal Census of Childersburg, Talladega County, AL (29 Apr 1940)Leroy Bassett 34 M Head AL Talladega, AL Miner Coal MineLucie 34 F Wife AL Talladega, ALCharles 10 M Son AL Talladega, ALJames 6 M Son AL Talladega, ALShirley 4 F Daughter ALLeroy 2 M Son ALJames Tousley 24 M BroL AL Talladega, AL Laborer Farming

(#13B637.2)

STATE – ARIZONA

1940 Federal Census of Gila County, Arizona (1940)Joseph R. Bassett 28 M Head AZ R. Gila AZ Rancher Stock RanchDorthella 28 F Wife AZ R Gila AZBarbara J. 5 F Daughter AZ R Gila AZShirley L. 2 F Daughter AZ (#57B841.33)

STATE – ARKANSAS

1940 Federal Census of Cleveland, Miller County, AR (21 May 1940)George B. Bassett 52 M Head AR Same Farm FarmingDora 49 F Wife AR SameJack 15 M Son AR SameLiving next door1940 Federal Census of Cleveland, Miller County, AR (21 May 1940)Albert W. Bassett 24 M Head AR Same Time Keeper Road ConstructionMaurine 22 F Wife AR SameElsie 2 F Daughter AR(William Albert Bassett, born 13 Jan 1916, died 30 Apr 1995, buried Rock Springs Cemetery, Garland, Miller County, Arkansas. He died married Maurine Chambers.)

Texarkana Gazette, April 8, 2013Maurine Bassett (Picture included)

Maurine Bassett, age 95, of Genoa, Arkansas died April 6, 2013, in a local nursing home.

Mrs. Bassett was born March 2, 1918, in Genoa, Arkansas. She was a loving wife and mother, a homemaker, a nurse, a cattle rancher, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Bassett and a son Don Bassett.

She is survived by a daughter Elsie Palmore; three sons; Jerry Bassett, Bill Bassett, and Kevin Bassett all of Genoa, Arkansas; a sister Blanche Bagley of Oakley, California; and a number of grandchildren; great grand children, and great great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 4 P.M. Monday at Rock Springs Cemetery with Rev. Doug Frost officiating. Arrangements are with Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.

STATE – CALIFORNIA

1940 Federal Census of Eden, Alameda County, CA (8 Apr 1940)Gertrude St. John (D) 22 F Head CA Fall River Mills, CA Nurse CountyHarold D. 4 M Son CA Fall River Mills, CA Hospital

DeWelden C. 5 F Son CA Fall River Mills, CA& 1 lodger (#124.2B4.14D.2)

1940 Federal Census of Eureka, Humboldt County, CA (11 May 1940)Walter A. Bassett 33 M Head CA Same Hook Tender Logging WoodsIngrid 28 F Wife CA SamePatricia J. 7 F Daughter CA SameBetty M. 3 F Daughter CA(#172.235.1A)

1940 Federal Census of Lone Pine, Inyo County, CA (16 May 1940)Merrill G. Bassett 35 M Head MO Parker, Randolph Co, IA MinisterEsther E. 27 F Wife IN Parker, Randolph Co, IA NazareneLowell G. 7 M Son IN Parker, Randolph Co, IAMilton G. 5 M Son INW. Leonard Hall 16 M IN Anderson, Madison Co, IN(Living Northwest Section West of Highway 395) (#125.317.514)

1940 Federal Census of Hanford, Kings County, CA (10 Apr 1940)Donald Bassett 26 M Head CA Same Mechanic CanneryWinona 22 F Wife CA SameDonald Dean 2 M Son CA(#44B136.851.424)

1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (4 Apr 1940)Virginia H. Bassett (Wd) 46 F Head AL Same Teacher of MusicVirginia 11 F Daughter CA Same(Living at 8101 W. Fourth St.) (#172.235.C21)

1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (Apr 1940)Ernest A. Bassett 24 M Head CA Same Coach Cleaner Steam RRMaria L. 20 F Wife NM SameCarl 16 M Head CA Same(#288B12)

1940 Federal Census of San Marino, Los Angeles County, CA (13 Apr 1940)Frances D. Bassett (Wd) 51 F Head IL PasadenaWallace D. 23 M Son CT Pasadena Salesman Aviation Co.Deborah 22 F Daughter MN Pasadena (#6B262.563.3)

1940 Federal Census of Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA (12 Apr 1940)Bruce Bassett 53 M Head MI Santa Monica, CA Owner Retail JewelryAnna 51 F Wife NE Santa Monica, CA(#125.316.312)

1940 Federal Census of Ukiah, Mendocino County, CA (12 Apr 1940)Avis A. Bassett 62 F Head WI Same (Divorced) Gordon 19 M Son WI Same(Living on East River Rd.)(#56B161.41)

1940 Federal Census of Temescal, Riverside County, CA (21 May 1940)Alice S. Bassett (Wd) 81 F Head WI SameFrederick F. (Div) 39 M Son MO SameHorace Pike (Div) 49 M Son MO Same Attendant Service Station(#118B2)

1940 Federal Census of Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA (9 Apr 1940)Frank J. Bassett (Div) 52 M Lodger WA Same Cook Restaurant(Fred Harvey Hotel & Dining Room) (#245B)

1940 Federal Census of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA (8 Apr 1940)Henry R. Bassett 30 M Head CA Same Clerk PublishingMargaret A. 32 F Wife CA SameRobert H. 4 M Son CA(#117B154.622)

1940 Federal Census of McArthur, Shasta County, CA (6 Apr 1940)Noel W. Bassett 26 M Head CA R Shasta CA Waiter RestaurantIris V. 18 F Wife CA R Shasta CA(#124.2B4.14D.2)

STATE – COLORADO

1940 Federal Census of Walsenburg, Huerfano County, CO (4 Apr 1940)Leslie Bassett Neg 37 M Head CO R Huerfano Miner Coal MineMyrtle Neg 28 F Wife CO R HuerfanoClara Neg 11 F Daughter CO R HuerfanoLeslie Neg 10 M Son CO R HuerfanoDoris Neg 9 F Daughter CO R HuerfanoMyrtle Neg 5 F Daughter CO R HuerfanoRobert Lee Neg 3 M Son COMyrtle Swanigan Neg 65 F MotherL IL (Wd)(505B3)

1940 Federal Census of Maple Grove, Jefferson County, CO (3 Apr 1940)Richard G. Bassett 71 M Head EN Same Farmer FarmElla 59 F Wife SW Same(Living on 38th Avenue) (SW – Sweden) (#44B136.851.12)

1940 Federal Census of Maple Grove, Jefferson County, CO (18 Apr 1940)Richard V. Bassett 37 M Head CO Jefferson Co. CO Farmer FarmCora C. 34 F Wife IL Jefferson Co. CORichard E. 8 M Son CO Jefferson Co. CORobert D. 6 M Son CO Jefferson Co. CO(Living on 26th Avenue) (#44B136.851.121)

1940 Federal Census of South Fort Morgan, Morgan County, CO (4 Apr 1940)Edward L. Bassett 35 M Head KS Washington Co. FarmingFrances 35 F Wife NE Washington Co.F. Lucille 10 F Daughter CO Washington Co.E. Eldon 7 M Son CO Washington Co.Wanda M. 4 F Daughter CO Russell L. 2 M Son CO

Minnie E. (Wd) 62 F Mother IN(#632.231.231.4)

STATE – CONNECTICUT

1940 Federal Census of Danbury, Fairfield County, CT (Apr 1940)Frank Bassett 29 M Head CT Same Hatter Hat FactoryMary 22 F Wife CT SameFrank Jr. 7/12 M Son CT(Living at 56 Town Hill Ave.) (#3B362.613)

1940 Federal Census of Danbury, Fairfield County, CT (16 Apr 1940)John F. Taylor 60 M Head EN Waterbury VT Typist Clerk CCCLillian 52 F Wife CT Georgetown, CTRaymond Bassett 27 M Stepson CT Georgetown, CT Blade Maker Medical Dorothy 18 F DauL CT Same place

The Bridgeport Post, Connecticut (26 Jun 1966)Mrs. Leroy Albert Bassett

Miss Mary Carson, Leroy A. Bassett Married Yesterday

Miss Mary Elizabeth Howe Carson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood D. Howe Carson, 32 Birch drive, Stratford, was married to Leroy Albert Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Bassett of Shelter Rock road, Danbury, yesterday at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Episcopal church. The Rev. Harry B. Whitley performed the ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her gown, designed and made by her mother, was of white satin and Chantilly lace, fashioned with a round neckline and elbow-length sleeves on the Empire bodice of lace, and A-line skirt of satin and a detachable train. She wore a triple-tiered veil of silk illusion, arranged from a lace cap, and carried a bouquet of white roses and stephanotis.

Mrs. Seth S. Boughton of Danbury served as matron of honor, and Mr. Boughton was best man. John D. Carson, brother of the bride, ushered.

A reception followed in Guild hall of the church, after which the couple left for a wedding trip to Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, V.I. They will reside at 76 Lincoln street, Meriden.

A graduate of Stratford high school, the bride is a telephone operator with the main branch of the Connecticut National bank. She is a great-great-granddaughter of Elias Howe, inventor of the sewing machine.

Mr. Bassett is an alumnus of Danbury high school and the Henry Abbott Technical school where he majored in electronics. He is a sales representative and technical advisor with the Acousticon Hearing Aid center in Hartford.

1940 Federal Census of Danbury, Fairfield County, CT (11 Apr 1940)Anna Bassett 57 F Head CT Same Trimmer Hat FactoryMarie 42 F Sister CT Same Binder Hat FactoryDorothy 41 F Sister CT Same Binder Hat FactoryJames 9 M Nephew CT Same Robert 59 M Brother CT Same Finisher Hat Factory(Living at 7 Triangle Street)(The James E. Bassett below is a listed as nephew above, but I do not yet know which family member he belongs to.)

Memorial SolutionsJames E. Bassett

March 12, 1931, Danbury, CT – October 25, 2009, Danbury, CT

James E. Bassett a lifetime resident of Danbury, died Sunday October 25,2009 at Danbury Hospital, he was 78 years old. James was born March 12, 1931 in Danbury , CT

He was a self-employed truck driver, most recently working for Danbury Printing, he enjoyed his model trains, fishing, and clamming in Rhode Island and Norwalk, CT and he was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Danbury. He was a kind and caring man who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, James and Susan Bassett of Barefoot Bay, FL, Glen and Marybeth Bassett of Brewster, MA, Lori and Paul Hubina of Newtown, CT, Wendy Weyer of Danbury, CT, Allison Sagnelli of Brookfield, CT, Betsy (Mack)Johnson of Newville, PA, Marie and Jim Beard of Bethel, CT, Barbara and Bob Mahoney of Schenectady, NY also survived by 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and three cousins Frank Bassett, Betty Cutler and Dolorita Zacavich. He was pre-deceased by his wives Grace May Bassett and Elizabeth Pawlisak Bassett.

The Bassett family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation of the nurses of the 11th floor of Danbury Hospital and Dr. Rella and his staff. Donations may be made to the Prax- Air Cancer, Center 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury CT, 06810.

The News-Times, Danbury, Connecticut, Thursday, June 1, 2006

BASSETT, Elizabeth "Betty " (Pawlisak), 90, of Danbury, May 27, 2006. S: Today, 9:30 a.m., St Peter Church, Danbury (Green Funeral Home, Danbury)

Dignity MemorialIn Memory of James L. Bassett

September 20, 1956 – August 20, 2014Obituary

James (Jimmy) Bassett, age 57, of Barefoot Bay, FL & formerly of Danbury, CT, passed away on August 20, 2014, after fighting end stage heart disease for over 14 years.Jimmy was born in Danbury, CT on September 20th, 1956. He graduated from Danbury High School and attended Western CT State University. Jimmy was married to his wife Sue Sheehan Bassett on Thanksgiving Eve on November 23rd 1988; they were married for over 25 years.Jimmy worked as a printer since high school but the highlight of his professional career was the time he spent working for New Fairfield Press, which became his second family, especially when he first became ill 14 years ago. After moving to Florida, Jimmy no longer officially worked but he did manage to put 453,000 miles on Sue's 2010 Ford Fusion, and as a result met many special people along the way!During his spare time Jimmy enjoyed his beloved New York Yankees, New York Giants & NY Jets. Thanks to the influence of his late In-laws, Marge & Bob, he

also became a fanatic Lady UCONN Huskies Fan! But, the sport he adored the most was NASCAR! For many years he & his wife Sue went to as many as 10 NASCAR races a year with the highlight being when he was a guest of Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 250 on August 26, 2000. Sue will especially miss Jimmy on Memorial Day when together they would watch racing starting with The Monaco Formula 1 Race, followed by The Indy 500 & ending their racing day with The Coke 600!In addition to his wife Sue, Jimmy is survived by his brother Glen Bassett & sister-in-law Beth of Brewster, MA, his sister Lori Hubina & brother in-law Paul of Newtown, his sister Wendy Weyer of Danbury and his sister Allison Sagnelli of Brookfield, his sister-in-law Maureen Hoock of St. Louis, MO, his sister-in-law Eileen McCann of Trumbull & his brother-in-law Terry Sheehan of Trumbull. He also held a special place in his heart for his nieces & nephews including Dr. Michael McCann of Hamden, Brendan McCann of Port Jefferson Station, NY, Coleen McLaughlin of Trumbull, Josh Weyer of New Milford, Nick, Mike & Matt Weyer of Danbury, Kelly Sagnelli of Danbury and Baylee & Frank Sagnelli of Brookfield, Steven Hubina of New York, New York, Grace Carpenter of Southbury and Janis & Andrew Hubina of Newtown, Chelsea Stranger & Emily Bassett of Brewster, MA. He was also very excited when he became a Great Uncle to Avery & Mason Keeler of Danbury and Logan & Andrew McLaughlin of Trumbull. Last but not least, Jimmy was also a devoted Dad to his furry kids Blue, Chez, Taco & Midnight.Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents Jim & Grace Bassett formerly of Danbury & his in-laws Marge & Bob Sheehan formerly of Trumbull and his beloved pets Dudley, Awesome, Horace, Max, Maxine, Rocco & Nacho.A Celebration of his life will be held at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street Danbury on Monday August 25th from 4pm until 6pm, with a prayer service to take place at 6pm. His cremated remains will be scattered privately by his family in some very special places at a late date.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Breast Friends of Florida, 1103 Hibiscus Blvd. Suite 405, Melbourne, FL 32901 or The Humane Society Vero Beach & Indian River County P.O. Box 644 Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644. Jimmy's family wishes to thank The Micco Fire Department who responded to the 911 call & worked tirelessly trying to say his life and the staff of The Sebastian River Medical Center Emergency Room & ICU who kept him comfortable in his final hours.

1940 Federal Census of Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT (5 Ap4 1940)Rose Bassett 49 F Head CF Vermont Housekeeper Priv. FamilyAndrew 23 M Son CF Vermont Caretaker Private EstateBernardine 20 F DauL VT HardwickJoanne 1 F Grdau. CTAndrew J. 8/12 M Grson CTRose 26 F Daughter CFRussell L. 16 M Son VT (Earl J. Bassett married Rose A. Bovare. Russell Lionell Bassett was born 28 Oct 1923 in Vermont.

Connecticut Post, 11 Mar 2006Josephine (Milazzo) Bassett

BASSETT - Josephine "Jo-Jo" Milazzo Bassett, age 78, died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of 50 years of the late Russell L. Bassett. Mrs. Bassett was born in Norwalk October 6, 1927,

daughter of the late Louis Milazzo and Frances Oliveri Milazzo and was a Nowalk resident for more than 70 years. She was the former owner of Plaza Variety in Norwalk and had also worked with her family at Milazzo's Florist. Survivors include a son, Louis Bassett and his wife Janet: two daughters, Lynn Bassett and Shari Herman; a brother, Thomas Milazzo; a sister, Ann Caputo; five grandchildren, Christine, Michele, Edward, Robert and Shannon; six great-grandchildren, Nicole, Rebecca, Sara, Jason, Justin and Becca; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Bassett was predeceased by two sons, Russell and Edward. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue, Norwalk with burial to follow in St. John Cemetery, Norwalk. The family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pan CAN, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 or to Attn. Thanks and Giving, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The Hour, September 11, 2011Louis James (The Hound) Bassett

Louis (The Hound) James Bassett, age 60, of Sarasota, FL, and previously of Norwalk, son of the late Russell and Josephine (Milazzo) Bassett passed away  June 5, 2011 in his home in Sarasota, FL. Louis was born October 7, 1950 in Norwalk and was a long time employee at the Wilton YMCA, where he spent some of the best times of his life teaching children to swim and gave SCUBA lessons.  He was a grand master dive instructor and loved to travel.  He is survived by his son Edward R. Bassett and daughter-in-law Lea, his former wife Janet Palmer Bassett, his two sisters, Lynn Bassett and Shari-Lyn Herman, two nieces, a nephew, two great-nieces, an Aunt, Uncle and many cousins. Friends are invited to a  Christian Memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011  at 10:00am. meeting directly in Our Lady of Peace Church,  Stratford, CT. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in his honor to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Russell L. Bassett (b. 28 Oct 1923 (SSDI), died 22 Oct 1996 (SSDI))

The Bridgeport Telegram, September 6, 1955Edward J. Bassett

NORWALK, Sept. 6 – Edward J. Bassett, 22-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bassett of 32 North Taylor avenue, died of pneumonia yesterday in Norwalk hospital.

Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday in the home of his parents. Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery.

In addition to his parents the child is survived by a brother, Louis, and a sister, Lynn; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bassett, of Norwalk, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frederick Wee, of Norwalk.

1940 Federal Census of Bristol, Hartford County, CT (30 Apr 1940)Joseph Bassett 50 M Head CT New London, CT Manager *Mae 45 F Wife CT New London, CT

James 12 M Son CT New London, CTLois 6 F Daughter CT New London, CTPaul 4 M Son CT(Living at 19 Britton Road) (* Manager Retail Furnishing Store)Canadian SoldiersJoseph Idola Bassett, 147 Park St. Bristol, CTBorn Pike River, Quebec, 1 Nov 1889Father is James Bassett

The Hartford Courant, May 24, 2014Lois (Bassett) Fons

Lois (Bassett) Fons, 80, died May 8, 2014, after a short illness. Lois was born in New London, CT, the daughter of Joseph I. Bassett and Mae (Anderson) Bassett. She graduated cum laude from Bristol High School and went on to graduate from Connecticut College. Lois married her college sweetheart, Stanley D. Fons, who attended Yale University. They spent 53 loving years together before Stan passed away in 2011. She enjoyed many years as a mother and a homemaker in Bedford, NH. Lois enjoyed playing bridge, doing crossword puzzles, and was an avid reader. She was deeply loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed. Lois is survived by her two children, Paul Fons and his spouse, Chieko of Japan, and daughter, Gail Fons and her spouse, Richard Scimone of Boxford, MA; grandchildren Christopher, Alexandra, Ken, and Mimi; her brothers, James Bassett of West Hartford, CT, and Paul Bassett of Avon, CT. A private ceremony was held on May 10th. Donations in her name can be made to: Lois Fons (Class of 1955), Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320.

1940 Federal Census of Harwinton, Litchfield County, CT (29 Apr 1940)Keith Bassett 25 M Head VT Waterbury, VT Laboratory Brass MillLaura 28 F Wife VT Waterbury, VTKenneth 3 M Son CTSandra 11/12 F Daughter(Living on Harwinton Avenue) (#631.533.252.7)

1940 Federal Census of Litchfield, Litchfield County, CT (23 Apr 1940)George Bassett 34 M Head CT Same Muffler Metal FactoryMadeline 28 F Wife CT SameNorma 11 F Daughter CT SameGeorge L. 8 M Son CT SameBarbara 3 F Daughter CTJoan 2 F Daughter CTShirley 6/12 F Daughter CTLucy Bills (Wd) 62 F MotherL CT Same(#1B112.136.123.2)

1940 Federal Census of North Haven, New Haven County, CT (2 Apr 1940)Harold S. Bassett 52 M Head CT Same Salesperson Wholesale Hdw.Jane E. 49 F Wife CT SameVirginia E. 24 F Daughter CT Same School Teacher Public SchoolGeraldine 21 F Daughter CT SameJane M. 20 F Daughter CT Same

(#6B294.613.31)

1940 Federal Census of North Haven, New Haven County, CT (11 Apr 1940)Lewis E. Bassett 64 M Head CT SameFreda 42 F Wife GM Same Housework private familyEmmerata 20 F Daughter CA Same Maid private familyGeorge W. 17 M Son CT Same Laborer CCC CampEvelyn 16 F Daughter CT Same(Living on Clarke Ave.) (#127.151.213)

1940 Federal Census of Waterbury, New Haven County, CT (11 Apr 1940)Raymond E. Bassett 61 M Head CT Same Supervisor Brass & Copper Co.Hazel B. 45 F Wife CT SameJames R. 15 M Son CT SameAllan L. 13 M Son CT Same(Living at 139 Fiske) (#1B112.134.421)

STATE – DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (WASHINGTON, DC)

1940 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (11 Apr 1940)George T. Bassett 37 M Head TN Same Architect Building US Govt.Mary K. 34 F Wife DC SameGeorge T. Jr. 12 M Son DC SameJames E. 10 M Son DC SameJoan T. 8 F Daughter DC SameLeo J. 5 M Son DC Same(Living at 4013 20th St.) (#172.235.D21)

STATE – FLORIDA

1940 Federal Census of Miami, Dade County, FL (2 Apr 1940)Albert Bassett Jr. 27 M Head IL Same Office Manager Credit & ??Anne 27 F Wife FL SameAlbert III 2 M Son (#7B236.1)

1940 Federal Census of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL (6 Jun 1940)Herman R. Bassett 33 M Head VA Same Postal Clerk US Postal Dept.Julie A. 32 F Wife WV SameCharles 7 M Son FL SamePhyllis 3 F Daughter FLDale 7/12 M Son FL(#233B44)

1940 Federal Census of River Hills, Duval County, FL (16 May 1940)A.C. Bassett 52 M Head FL Jacksonville Owner Retail FurnitureFlora 52 F Wife FL JacksonvilleLucile 17 F Daughter FL JacksonvilleA. Ray 23 M Son FL Jacksonville Bookkeeper Retail Furn.Katherine 24 F DauL FL Jacksonville(#48B217.4)

1940 Federal Census of Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL (15 Apr 1940)Eugene Bassett Neg 31 M Head FL Same Cement Finisher WPA ProjectColious Neg 29 F Wife FL SameEugenie Neg 9 F Daughter FL SameHerbert Neg 8 M Son FL SameCharles Neg 6 M Son FL SameFlorence Neg 2 F Daughter FLJennie (Wd) Neg 53 F Mother FL Same(Living at 2423 19th Ave.)(Colious Bassett, born 29 Jul 1910 (SSDI), died 2 May 2003 (SSDI))

Tampa Bay Times, January 18, 2013Herbert H. Bassett (Picture included)

BASSETT, Herbert H. The Celebration of Life for Herbert who passed Jan. 11, 2013 will be held Jan. 19, 11 am at St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2709 N 25th St., Tampa. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. He would later complete his studies at Don Thompson after completing a tour of duty with the U.S. Army, serving bravely during the Korean Conflict as a Gunnery Sergeant 1rst Division. For most of his life, Mr. Bassett's career revolved around masonry and construction; ironically, just as he would build structures, he also built lasting friendships and helped structure his other love---the church. A leader who followed great leadership, Mr. Bassett served in various local, state and regional roles including One Church, One Child; served as Past District President of for West Coast AME Conference Lay Organization, and Steward & Lay Board at St. Luke AME and later Bethel AME. In each position Mr. Bassett served diligently and faithfully. Survived by wife of 58 years, Coretha; daughter, Lori (Tarik); 2 grandchildren, Tariq and Talia; a sister, Florence; 3 sisters-in-law, Joyce, Harriet (Mitchelin), Eleara (Gerald); nephew, Robert (Lila); godson, Joseph "Jay" (Tiffany); friends, Howard (Bernadette) and Henry (Mary); cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of caring friends and neighbors. The remains will repose after 5 pm Jan. 18, 2013, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave. www.raywilliamsfuneralhome.com

Ray Williams Funeral Home, Inc.Mr. Herbert H. Bassett (Picture included)

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Herbert H. Bassett who passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2709 North 25th Street, Tampa, FL 33605, Reverend Ronald Williams, Pastor; Reverend A. Randolph Jerald, Officiant; and Reverend Marcus Burke, Jr., Eulogist.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Mr. Bassett was born to the union of Eugene & Colious Bassett in Melbourne, Florida on January 11, 1932. He was the second oldest of three children. Mr. Bassett received his education through the Hillsborough County School System. He would later complete his studies at Don Thompson after completing a tour of duty with the United States Army, serving bravely during the Korean conflict as a Gunnery Sergeant1rst Division.

After completing his tour of duty, he returned to the Tampa Bay area; he married the love of his life, the former Coretha Jordan; and that union

produced their only child and the apple of his eye, Lori Eugenia. Mr. Bassett loved family, friends and fashion--- he was known for looking as if he had just leaped from the pages of a fashion magazine.  The word “debonair” paled to describe his commanding presence and sense of style.

For most of his life, Mr. Bassett’s career revolved around masonry and construction; ironically, just as he would build structures, he also built lasting friendships and helped structure his other love---the church.

A leader who followed great leadership, Mr. Bassett served in various local, state and regional roles including One Church, One Child; served as Past District President of for West Coast AME Conference Lay Organization, and Steward & Lay Board at St. Luke AME and later Bethel AME.  In each position Mr. Bassett served diligently and faithfully.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father; his sister, Eugenia “Jewel” Dozier; and his brother, Charles Bassett.

Mr. Bassett leaves to celebrate his life, filled with great memories and special moments, a loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Coretha; a devout daughter, Lori (Tarik) Sharrieff and two very endearing grandchildren, Tariq and Talia Sharrieff. He also leaves a sister, Florence Bassett Darius; three sisters-in-law, Joyce Williams, Harriet (Mitchelin) Holder and Eleara (Gerald) Campbell; one devoted nephew, Robert (Lila) Dowling; his godson, Joseph “Jay” (Tiffany) Wilson; two devoted friends, Howard (Bernadette) Pierce of Tampa, FL and Henry (Mary) Hepburn of South Carolina, along with his cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of caring friends and neighbors.

The remains will repose after 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. 

1940 Federal Census of Marianna, Jackson County, FL (1 May 1940)Clyola D. Bassett Neg 37 F Head FL Same LaundressClara Mae Neg 14 F Daughter FL Same Nurse Private HomeBessie Lee Neg 12 F Daughter FL SameLouise Neg 10 F Daughter FL SameWilliam Henry Neg 8 M Son FL SameJohnnie Neg 4 M Son FL SameJennie Rie Neg 2 F Daughter FL Same(Alley of E. Jackson) (#211B12)

1940 Federal Census of Orlando, Orange County, FL (27 Apr 1940)W.L. Bassett 77 M Head VA SameMinnie 67 F Wife EN SameRalph S. 32 M Son IL Same Carpenter Building(Living at 1633 Ferris Street) (#27B211)

STATE – GEORGIA

1940 Federal Census of College Park, Fulton County, Georgia (5 Apr 1940)Addie Bassett (Wd0 49 F Head GA Same

Jake Jr. 29 M Son GA Same House Painter private jobsVernard 27 M Son GA Same Linesman Chevrolet Motor Co.Charlie 20 M Son GA Same House Painter private jobsAubrey 18 M Son GA Same Carpenter private jobsHelen 17 F Daughter GA SameRuby 14 F Daughter GA Same(#13B62B)

1940 Federal Census of Woodcliff, Screven County, Georgia (24 Apr 1940)Henry Bassett 34 M Head GA SameAda 33 F Wife GA SameDarthy 12 F Daughter GA SameHenry Jr. 8 M Son GA SameUnice 17 F Sister GA Same& 1 Lodger(#88B333.2)

1940 Federal Census of Tifton, Tiff County, Georgia (29 Apr 1940)Quinton Bassett 22 M Head GA R Tiff, GA Laborer FarmEzelle 39 F Mother GA R Tiff, GALawton 20 M Brother GA R Tiff, GA Laborer FarmIma 14 F Sister GA R Tiff, GAForrest 16 M Brother GA R Tiff, GABetty 12 F Sister GA R Tiff, GADelma 9 F Brother GA R Tiff, GA(#13B142.33)

STATE – IDAHO

1940 Federal Census of Iakom, Bannock County, Idaho (4 Apr 1940)Harry S. Bassett 32 M Head ID Pocatello, ID Office Manager ? PlantEvelyn 30 F Wife ID Pocatello, IDJames 2 M Son IDThomas 1 M Son ID(#12B46A.32)

STATE – ILLINOIS

1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, IL (5 Apr 1940)Albert J. Bassettt 47 M Head NY Same Glass Cutter Wholesale PlateMarie 42 F Wife IN Same Power Machine Operator Steam LaundryMargaret 22 F Daughter IN Same Bookkeeper National BankRonald 18 M Son IN Same(Living at 2113 Leland)(Albert Bassett, born 23 Apr 1892 New York City, WWI)(Margaret Lewin, born 19 Jan 1918, died Mar 1986.)

Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, Illinois, Thursday, August 19, 2004Walter G. Lewin of Elk Grove Village

Funeral services for Walter G. Lewin, 89, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner, Elk Grove Village, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Born in Chicago, he died peacefully in his sleep Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at his home. Interment will be

in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Lewin was a retired carpenter and teacher. He was a member of Carpenters Union @#181, the Ambassadors Singing Group, and the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights Men's Club. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, and also was a veteran, having served as a medic during World War II. Walter was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Lewin (nee Bassett), who passed away in 1986; loving companion of Lydia Erikson; devoted father of Wayne (Lynn), Glenn (Melanie), Gary (Janet) and Gordon (Janet) Lewin, and Yvonne (George) Raetzke; proud grandfather of Lisa Kress (nee Jaquest), Andrew Lewin, Brandon Lewin, Bradley Lewin, Deborah Smart (nee Jaquest), Timothy Lewin, Brittany Lewin , Kyle Lewin Jennifer Abanero (nee Jaquest), Matthew Lewin, Bethany Lewin and Heather Madden (nee Jaquest); loving son of the late William and Elizabeth Lewin; and fond brother of Helen Hoff and the late Clara Messerschmidt and Martha Fontana; and loved great-grandfather of 12. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road (three blocks south of Biesterfield Road), Elk Grove Village. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Elk Grove Baptist Church. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847)640-0566.

Chicago Tribune, May 29, 2015Wayne Lewin (Picture included)

1944-2015

Wayne B. Lewin, 70, a resident of Palatine since 1976. Wayne was born on August 25th, 1944 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Walter and Margaret (nee Bassett) Lewin and passed away on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Lynn (nee Bonander) Lewin; loving father of Andy (Ellen), Tim (Susan) and Matt (Emily) Lewin; cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Abby, Christian, Bryce, Tyler and Mark Lewin; dear brother of Yvonne (George) Raetzke, Glenn (Melanie), Gary (Janet) and Gordon (Janet) Lewin; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; treasured brother in law of Karen (late Nick) Gertos. The funeral services for Wayne will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, June 1st, 2015 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will be at Rochester Cemetery in Rochester, WI. The visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 from 3:00PM until 8:00PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Memorials appreciated for JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For info. 847-358-7411 or www.ahlgrimffs.com.

1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, IL (12 Apr 1940)Julia Taylor 69 F Head WI Same Fred Bassett 55 M SonL WI Same Locomotive EngineerVirginia 35 F Daughter IL Same Teacher Public School(Living at 1000 N. Waller Ave.)

1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, IL (8 Apr 1940)George Werneicke 53 M Head EN Same Mgr AgentMae 46 F Wife IL SameBerniece Bassett 26 F Daughter IL SameEmerson 28 M SonL RI Same Clerk office Mfg TractorsGeorgia 4 F Grdau IL(#639.819.251)

STATE – ILLINOIS

1940 Federal Census of Tuscola, Douglas County, IL (15/16 Apr 1940)Jessie H. Bassett 46 M Head IL SameMay 46 F Wife CO SameCharles R. 10 M Son IL SameAnna M. Bales (Wd) 82 F MotherL IL Same(#6B262.522.231)

1940 Federal Census of Foster, Madison County, IL (16 May 1940)Hector G. Bassett 73 M Head IL Same Store OperatorLaura O. 70 F Wife IL Same HousewifeClyde H. 34 M Son IL Same Deputy Sheriff Madison CountyNellie E. 32 F DauL IL Same HousewifeMerle C. 11 M Grandson IL Same& 1 hired hand(#3B325.435.3)

STATE – INDIANA

1940 Federal Census of Muncie, Delaware County, IN (16 Apr 1940)Raymond Bassett 29 M Head IN Same Salesman Hooker Paint & GlassGertrude 29 F Wife IN SameKate 70 F Mother IN R IN(Living at 907 West Powers Street) (#124.234.123)

1940 Federal Census of Greensboro, Henry County, IN (17 Apr 1940)Maurice Bassett Neg 37 M Head IN Rural Henry Co. Farmer LaborHelen Neg 37 F Wife IN Rural Henry Co.Howard Neg 13 M Son IN Rural Henry Co.Wilma Neg 10 F Daughter IN Rural Henry Co.Nola Neg 9 F Daughter IN Rural Henry Co.(#295B113.2)

1940 Federal Census of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN (13 Apr 1940)Edmond Bassett 35 M Head KY Same Maintenance City Water WorksEster 25 F Wife IN SameNorma 8 F Daughter IN SameGlenda 5 F Daughter IN Same(Edmond Bassett, born 14 Nov 1905 (SSDI), died Aug 1976 (SSDI). He married June Griffey on 25 Jun 1962 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana)

Courier Press, June 4, 2015Linda E. (Bassett) Wolf, Evansville, Ind. (Picture included)

1947-2015

Linda Ellen (Bassett) Wolf, 67, of Evansville, Ind., passed away June 1, 2015, at Deaconess Hospital. Linda was born in Evansville on June 13, 1947, and graduated from Reitz High School. She was a homemaker and was also the bookkeeper for the family business, Wolf's Fur Company. In her spare time Linda enjoyed quilting, gardening, and especially spending weekends with her grandchildren, Calissa

and Kaden. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Don Wolf; sons, Danny (Debbie) Wolf and Jay (Stacey) Wolf; grandchildren, Calissa and Kaden Wolf; brother, Ed (Donna) Bassett; nephew, Jason Bassett.She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Bassett and Dorothy (Berggrabe) Bassett-Hunt; and stepfather, Leon Hunt. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at noon at Sunset Funeral Home, 1800 St. George Road, Evansville, IN 47711. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.Condolences may be made online by visiting www.sunsetevansville.com.

Browning Funeral Home, January 2014Dorothy A. (Burgrrabe) Hunt

Dorothy A. (Burggrabe) Hunt, 85, of Benton, KY, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky.

Dorothy was born on May 20, 1928 to the late Charles and Marie (Rickman) Burggrabe in Evansville, IN. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 36 years of service. 

Dorothy is survived by her son, Edmond Bassett (Donna) of Grand Rivers, KY; daughter, Linda Wolf (Donald) of Evansville, IN; three grandchildren, Dan Wolf (Deb), Jay Wolf (Stacey) and Jason Bassett; two great grandchildren; brother, Charles Burggrabe; nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Hunt, parents, sisters, Marion Reyman, Elizabeth Hunt and Marie Tate.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday January 27, 2014 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711 with Father Anthoni Ottagan officiating. Entombment will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. 

Friends may visit from 10:00 AM until service time at Browning Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Road, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47715.

Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

STATE – IOWA

1940 Federal Census of Corning, Adams County, Iowa (15 Apr 1940)Mildred Bassett (Div) 30 F Head IA Same Bookkeeper OfficeDean 8 M Son IA SameRonald 6 M Son IA Same(#7B922.31)

1940 Federal Census of Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa (10 Apr 1940)George Bassett 46 M Head IA R Salesman Corn

Mary E. 41 F Wife IA RJohn 18 M Son IA RMarvin 14 M Son IA RKenneth 11 M Son IA RHarold 8 M Son IA RRuth 6 F Daughter IA RAlvin 4 M Son IAMary Louise 1 F Daughter IA(#1B114.691.27)

STATE – KENTUCKY

1940 Federal Census of Owen County, Kentucky (18 Apr 1940)W.B. Bassett 46 M Head KY Same Farmer FarmDessie 45 F Wife KY SameDoris 15 F Daughter KY SameRoberta 11 F Daughter KY Same(#269B85)

1940 Federal Census of District 5, Scott County, KY (8 Apr 1940)Denver Bassett 44 M Head KY Same Sharecropper FarmValeria 45 F Wife KY SameNorma 10 F Daughter KY Same(#269B74)

STATE – LOUISIANA

1940 Federal Census of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (16 Apr 1940)John W. Bassett 32 M Head LA Winfield, LA Barber Lumber Co.Emma B. 32 F Wife LA Winfield, LAWilliam R. 5 M Son LA Winfield, LAPeggy Sue 3 F Daughter LA(#55B111.13)

STATE - MAINE

1940 Federal Census of Mount Desert, Hancock County, ME (7 May 1940)Kenneth Bassett 35 M Lodger NY Lodger Laborer Road Construction(Living in Leyden, Lewis County, NY in 1935) (#14B773.691.5)

1940 Federal Census of Lovell, Oxford County, Maine (17 Apr 1940)Walter C. Bassett (Wd) 83 M Head ME Same Jack 34 M Son ME Same Ax Handle Turner Saw MillEdna M. 34 F DauL ME SameBeverly M. 14 F Grdau. ME SameBerle E. 13 F Grdau. ME SamePriscilla B. 11 F Grdau. ME SameJack Jr. 4 M Grson ME Same(Living on Main Street) (#683.533.44)

STATE – MARYLAND

1940 Federal Census of Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD (18 Apr 1940)J. Gordon Bassett 40 M Head MA SamePauline 36 F Wife PA Same Teacher Public School(#631.548.326)

1940 Federal Census of Dorchester County, Maryland (17 Apr 1940)Joseph W. Bassett 72 M Head MD FarmerRuby 39 F Wife MD John A. 6 M Son MD Mary 3 F Daughter MD Joseph W. 2 M Son MDJames 2/12 M Son MD(55B134)

STATE – MASSACHUSETTS

1940 Federal Census of Chatham, Barnstable County, MA (1 May 1940)Joshua A. Bassett 65 M Head MA SameAnnie S. 64 F Wife MA SameFrancis 14 M Son MA SameHelen Sears (Div) 32 F Daughter MA Same Maid Private SchoolMuriel 11 F Granddau MA Same(#392.464.435)

1940 Federal Census of Dennisport, Barnstable County, MA (29 Apr 1940)Norman L. Bassett 42 M Head MA Same CarpenterGladys L. 31 F Wife MA SameFranklin W. 7 M Son MA SameHorace L. 5 M Son MA Same(#392.421.181)

1940 Federal Census of Adams, Berkshire County, MA (5 Apr 1940)Eudor Bassette 44 M Head CT Same Machinist Textile MillOlivene 40 F Wife VT Same Weaver Textile MillAlfred 18 M Son MA Same Roving Layer Textile MillFrancis 10 M Son MA Same Albina 70 F Mother NY SameCeclia Pelletier 29 F SisL VT Same(#14B351.136.12)

1940 Federal Census of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA (11 Apr 1940)Julius G. Bassett 37 M Head MA Same Yard Foreman Machine MfrFlorida E. 35 F Wife CF Same Frame Operator Textile MillHarrison J. 8 M Son MA Same(#54B841)

1940 Federal Census of Marblehead, Essex County, MA (2 Apr 1940)Wilbur E. Bassett 39 M Head MA Same Steam Engineer Municipal Dept.Mary E. 37 F Wife MA SameWilbur E. 13 M Son MA SameFrederick M. 12 M Son MA Same

Marjorie L. 9 F Daughter MA SameGeorge Raynolds 27 M Nephew MA Same Letter Carrier USPO Dept.(Living at 25 Barnard St.) (#631.517.115.2)

1940 Federal Census of Nahant, Essex County, MA (16 Apr 1940)Sherrold E. Bassett 35 M Head MA Same Gardner Private Emp.Charlotte L. 30 F Wife MA Boston Draftsman Insurance(#124.345.522)

1940 Federal Census of Gill, Franklin County, MA (8 Apr 1940)Clifton Bassett 34 M Head Prov. Same Foreman Tap & Die Co.Edith 35 F Wife MA Same Operator Telephone Co.John 13 M Son MA SameMary 9 F Daughter MA Same(Living on Walnut Street) (#468B36)

1940 Federal Census of Holyoke, Hampden County, MA (15 Apr 1940)William Bassett 35 M Head MA Same Cook RestaurantRose 40 F Wife MA Same Sewer Home Project(#496B3)

1940 Federal Census of Holyoke, Hampden County, MA (11 Apr 1940)Gustav Lempke 55 M Head MA Same Winder WoolenAlbina 48 F Wife MA Same Counter paper millLawrence Bassett 22 M Stepson MA Same Bobbin Boy Cotton MillWilson 21 M Stepson MA Same Laborer Dept. of Agricul.

Springfield Republican, Sunday, August 17, 1941Dion-Bassett

Miss Rita Dion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dion of 98 Courtland street, Bridgeport, Ct., and Lawrence Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lempke of 9 North East street, were married this morning in Meter Dolorosa church, rev. Leonard Pakulski performing the single-ring service. Attendants were Miss Doris Davey of Springfield and Edgar Dion of Bridgeport.

When the couple return from New York city they will live at 13 North East street. Mrs. Bassett was educated in the local school and is employed by Kesnow brothers. Mr. Bassett was also educated in the local schools and is employed at the Livingston mills.

BRIDGEPORT SUNDAY POST, MARCH 9, 1969Lawrence Bassett

Lawrence Bassett, 54, of Holyoke, Mass., died Friday in his home. Services will take place at a time to be announced in the Messier funeral home, 290 Chestnut street, Holyoke. Burial will be announced. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rita Bassett of Fairfield; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Fradetta and Mrs. Kathleen Martins, both of Fairfield; a brother, Wilson Bassett of Massachusetts; eight grandchildren.

Connecticut Post, Bridgeport, CT, Friday, February 1, 2002Rita Dion Bassett

Rita Dion Bassett, age 79, of Fairfield, died Monday, January 28, 2002, at the Genesis Elder Care, Lebanon, N.H. Mrs. Bassett was born in Holyoke, Mass., and was an area resident for most of her life. She was a retired machinist for the Dictaphone Corp. She was the widow of Lawrence Bassett. Survivors include one son Steven Dion of Bridgeport; two daughters, Barbara Andrews and Kathleen Maturo, both of Naugatuck; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, February 2, 2002, at 9:15 a.m. The Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Avenue, Bridgeport, and at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Fairfield, for a Mass of Resurrection. Interment will be in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

1940 Federal Census of Amherst, Hampshire County, MA (1940)Frank Bassett 52 M Head Czech Same Foreman Amherst Brick Co.Stella 43 F Wife Poland SameEdward 17 M Son Mass. SameChester 16 M Son Mass. Same(Living on Brickyard)(See 1930 census for obits on this family)

1940 Federal Census of Burlington, Middlesex County, MA (4 Apr 1940)Walter Bassett 74 M Head EN SameMargaret E. 52 F Wife MA SameJohn J. Pysczynski 29 M SonL NE Cambridge Mechanic AutomobileLilian 22 F Daughter MA SameStanley 3/12 M Grandson MA(Living on Hampden Avenue) (#191B64)

1940 Federal Census of Framingham, Middlesex County, MA (6 Apr 1940)Harry A. Bassett 48 M Head MA Same Mechanic Retail Gas Co.Emma 40 F Wife MA SameHarry A. Jr. 18 M Son MA SameDorothy M. 17 F Daughter MA SameCharles W. 16 M Son MA SameEdgar J. 13 M Son MA SameFrancis C. 11 M Son MA SameJean M. 9 F Daughter MA SameElton R. 6 M Son MA SameStella D. 3 F Daughter MA(Living at 210 Grant Street) (#392.7G2.16)

1940 Federal Census of Somerville, Middlesex County, MA (6 Apr 1940)Herbert Bassett 34 M Head MA Charlestown Laborer Road ConstructionWilhelmina 26 F Wife MA Same(Living at 8 Myrtle Court)(Herbert Bassett, born 15 Jul 1906 (SSDI), died Oct 1974 (SSDI))

Boston Herald, Tuesday, February 21, 1989At 75, Wilhelmina Bassett, retired factory worker

Wilhelmina “Willie” (Pontes) Bassett of Salem, a retired factory worker, died

Saturday morning at Salem Hospital after a long illness. She was 75.Born and raised in Somerville, she attended local schools. She had been

a Salem resident for more than 30 years.Mrs. Bassett was employed by the General Stay Company in Lynn for a

number of years until her retirement.In recent years, she was a volunteer at the Shuaghnessey Day Care Center

in Salem.Mrs. Bassett is survived by one son, Herbert C. of Lynn; a daughter,

Barbara A. Noble of Salem; a brother, Julia DaPonta of Everett; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. tomorrow in St. Mary’s Church, Margin Street, Salem.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem.Funeral arrangements are by the Murphy Funeral Home, Salem.

1940 Federal Census of Randolph, Norfolk County, MA (2 Apr 1940)Milton Bassett 40 M Head MA Same Compound Man Rubber WorksAlice 34 F Wife MA SameMilton Jr. 12 M Son MA SameCharlotte 11 F Daughter MA SameBarbara 7 F Daughter MA SameEdward 1 M Son(Living at 47 Chestnut Street) (#392.742.213)

1940 Federal Census of Wellesley, Norfolk County, MA (25 Apr 1940)Robert J. Bassett 37 M Head MA Same Proprietor Filling StationNettie 37 F Wife CN SameEleanor 6 F Daughter MA SameRobert 3 M Son MA(Living at 27 Cavanaugh Road) (#492B1)

1940 Federal Census of Brockton, Plymouth County, MA (8 Apr 1940)William M. Bassett 44 M Head MA Same Caster Shoe ShopAgnes W. 46 F Wife ENW. Francis 23 M Son MA Helper Baker ShopRobert R. 21 M Son MA Sanding Automobile GarageWilliam 19 M Son MA Clerk Grocery StoreRuth 15 F Daughter MAEdna 8 F Daughter MA(#14B752.212.2)

1940 Federal Census of Middleborough, Plymouth County, MAAnthony Bassett 55 M Head MA Same Maston Tender WPAAlexina 49 F Wife MA SameEugenie (Wd) 67 F Sister CF Same(See Bessette)

1940 Federal Census of Wareham, Plymouth County, MA (26 Apr 1940)Benjamin E. Bassett 53 M Head MA Same Carpenter Building Const.Rachel W. 47 F Wife EN Same(#392.425.541)

1940 Federal Census of Boston, Suffolk County, MA (6 Apr 1940)Mary E. Bassett 52 F Head MA SameMargaret E. 27 F Daughter MA Same Waitress Restaurant

Eugene F. 22 M Son MA Same Joseph H. 22 M Son MA Same Elevator Operator Telephone Co.Eleanor R. 20 F Daughter MA Same Tester Meter ManufacturerJohn E. 18 M Son MA Same Kitchen Hand RestaurantHarold D. 14 M Son MA SamePaul W. 13 M Son MA Same(Living at 1 Moultry Street) (#14B353.712.3)

1940 Federal Census of Clinton, Worcester County, MA (2 Apr 1940)Mary F. Bassett 48 F Head MA Same Housekeeper Private familyEarl M. 22 M Son CT Same 1st class seaman U.S. NavyRobert R. 18 M Son MN Same Laborer Woodworking MillFlorence M. 16 F Daughter NY SameEdward S. 17 M Son NY Same(Living at 919 Main St.) (#242B)

1940 Federal Census of Northbridge, Worcester County, MA (23 Apr 1940)Alexander Bassett 62 M Head IR Same Machinist Machine ShopKatherine 66 F Wife IR Same Housekeeper Private Family(#34B212.124)

1940 Federal Census of Petersham, Worcester County, MA (18 Apr 1940)Leslie W. Bassett (Wd) 54 M Head MA Same Bus Driver Public SchoolErnest K. 18 M Son MA Same Foundryman FoundryM. Louella 15 F Daughter MA SameElwin 10 M Son MA SameEdward L. 21 M Son MA Same Molder FoundryMarion V. 22 F DauL MA Marlboro, Cheshire, NHEdward L. Jr. 1 M Grson MA(Living on East Road) (631.548.512)

1940 Federal Census of Spencer, Worcester County, MA (3 Apr 1940)Donald Bassett 33 M Head MA Worcester Truck Driver Paper Box FactoryRuby 34 F Wife NY Worcester House work at homeCecil Bosworth 14 M Son MA WorcesterRichard Bassett 8 M Son MA WorcesterArlene 3 F DaughterEdna 2 F DaughterDonald 1 M Son (Living at 96 Main Street) (#631.527.314)

1940 Federal Census of Spencer, Worcester County, MA (9 Apr 1940)Ernest A. Bassett 32 M Head MA Same Tester Wire MillIrene 33 F Wife CF Same Stitcher Shoe FactoryClaire 11 F Daughter MA SameDonald 7 M Son MA Same(#14B752.214.5)

STATE – MICHIGAN

1940 Federal Census of Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI (8 Apr 1940)John Bassett 26 M Head AL New Orleans, LA Maintenance Man *Kathleen 20 F Wife MI Berrien Co.

Duane Jay 11/12 M Son(Living at 396 North McCord St.)(*Maintenance man Products manufacturing) (#13B115.18)

1940 Federal Census of Cedar Springs, Kent County, MI (10 Apr 1940)Gordon Bassett 23 M Head MI Same Leaveler Shoe FactoryLillian 26 F Wife MI SameGeraldine 3 F Daughter MIIrwin Jay 1 M Son MI(#124.4A1.912.3)

1940 Federal Census of Mount Clemens, Macomb County, MIFlorence Bassett (Wd) 45 F Head CN Rural MacombLeslie 18 M Son CN Rural Macomb Pressman Paper DailyDorothy 17 F Daughter MI Rural MacombGladys 15 F Daughter MI Rural MacombHarry 14 M Son MI Rural MacombRandall 12 M Son MI Rural MacombAlvin 11 M Son MI Rural MacombJune 9 F Daughter MI Rural MacombIvan 6 M Son MI Rural MacombVirginia 5 F Daughter MI Rural Macomb

1940 Federal Census of Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (19 Apr 1940)French E. Bassett 41 M Head IL Same Sales Manager Malleable IronAlida A. 42 F Wife SD SameDonald C. 17 M Son MI SameThomas E. 9 M Son MI Same(Living at 2225 Adams) (#23B413.33)

1940 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (4 Apr 1940)Robert Bassett 63 M Head KY Same Water Meter RepairmanRose 55 F Wife NY SameRobert 14 M Son MI Same(Living at 619 Lillibridge Ave.)(Robert Emmet Bassett, born 16 Jul 1876 (WWI))(Robert was born 5 Dec 1925 in Detroit, died Oct 1985 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan)

STATE – MINNESOTA

1940 Federal Census of Owatonna, Steele County, MN (6 Apr 1940)Ellis B. Bassett 34 M Head IN Huston, Dayton County, TX * OperatorImogene 24 F Wife MN SameDouglas S. 6/12 M Son MN(Living at 139 E. Broadway) (#128B2C2.1)

STATE – MISSISSIPPI

1940 Federal Census of Adams County, Mississippi (13 Mar 1940)Abraham Bassett Neg 46 M Head MS Adams, MS Farmer

Addie Neg 31 F Wife MS Adams, MSWilliam Neg 9 M Son MS Adams, MSHugh Neg 7 M Son MS Adams, MSWalter Neg 5 M Son MS Adams, MSRose Neg 2 F Daughter MSLeola Neg 1 F Daughter MS(#236B43)

1940 Federal Census of Adams County, MS (9 May 1940)Eli Bassett Neg 32 M Head MS Adams, MS FarmerVirginia Neg 29 F Wife MS Adams, MSAnnie Mae Neg 3 F Daughter MS Farrow? Neg 2 M Son MSEllen Neg 67 F Mother MSAbraham Lincoln Neg 70 M Father MS(#236B49)

1940 Federal Census of Starkville, Oktobbehs County, MS (22 Apr 1940)Jennie Bell (Wd) 71 F Head MS Tupelo, MSEarlie Parrish 48 M SonL MS Same Boss Cotton MillInez 39 F Daughter MS Same ?? Cotton MillOza Bassett 20 M Grson MS Same Lay Up Roper Cotton MillDoris 17 F Grdau MS Same Spin Cotton MillBerta 15 F Grdau MS Same(Inez born 7 Nov 1895 (SSDI), died Apr 1982 (SSDI))

STATE – MISSOURI

1940 Federal Census of Washington, Clay County, MO (5 Apr 1940)Robert Bassett 45 M Head MO Ray Co. Common Laborer Govt. HospitalOpal 39 F Wife MO Ray Co. House Servant HotelKenneth 16 M Son MO Ray Co.(#2B112.122.714)

1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (3 Apr 1940)Leonard L. Bassett 54 M Head MI Same House PainterRuby M. 53 F Wife MO SameFrank C. 22 M Son SD Same House Repair WorkEvangeline R. 20 F Daughter SD Same Private houseworkerGeraldine I. 19 F Daughter SD Same Private houseworkerErnest H. 14 M Son SD Same(Living at 3431 Garner Ave.)Living next door1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (3 Apr 1940)Leonard B. Bassett 26 M Head GA Same Contract House PaintingCatherine A. 22 F Wife KS Same(#118B236)

1940 Federal Census of Dry Creek, Maries County, MO (22 Apr 1940)Wayne J. Bassett 32 M Head MO Same FarmingOpal L. 30 F Wife MO SameDonald L. 8 M Son MO SameNorris J. 3 M Son MO

Janice E. 0/12 F Daughter MO (#3B323.3A3.94)

STATE – NEBRASKA

1940 Federal Census of Bancroft, Cuming County, NE (5 Apr 1940)Fred Bassett 53 M Head NE Same FarmerEthel 44 F Wife KS SameCharles 19 M Son KS Same Farm Laborer(#172.232.615)

1940 Federal Census of Cliff, Custer County, NE (15 May 1940)Joseph I. Bassett 39 M Head NE Same Farming FarmOpal 40 F Wife NE SameBetty 15 F Daughter NE SameBonnie 12 F Daughter NE SameClaudice 10 M Son NE SameKenneth 9 M Son NE SameArthur 7 M Son NE SameRichard 5 M Son NE SameLoene 3 F Daughter NE(#33BW13.332)

1940 Federal Census of Willow Island, Dawson County, NE (13 Apr 1940)O.W. Bassett 56 M Head NE Same FarmerLillian 60 F Wife IL SameDorothy 18 F Daughter NE Same Housework Private HomeDoris 16 F Daughter NE SameWarren 25 M Son NE Same Laborer Farm WorkBerniece 23 F DauL MO SameNorman 3 M Grson NE Same(#266B368)

1940 Federal Census of Paxton, Keith County, Nebraska (23 Apr 1940)Charles E. Bassett 30 M Head NE Same Farmer FarmingMargaret E. 27 F Wife NE SameDelbert C. 5 M Son NE SameMary L. 2 F Daughter NEMargaret A. (infant) 0 F Daughter NE(#33BW13.315)

1940 Federal Census of Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska (11 Apr 1940)Gerald R. Bassett 23 M Head NE Antelope Co. NE LaborerGeorgina 20 F Wife NE Platte Co. NEGerald Jr. 2 M Son NEClifford S. 5/12 M Son NEBryan 16 M Brother NE Platte Co. NE(#113B1)

1940 Federal Census of Walthill, Thurston County, Nebraska (5 Apr 1940)Marton Bassett 30 M Head NE Boss WPAWinnifred 27 F Wife NEJeannette 7 F Daughter NE

John 5 M Son NE(#172.232.61D)

STATE – NEW HAMPSHIRE

1940 Federal Census of Laconia, Belknap County, NH (12 Apr 1940)Franklin Bassett 34 M Head MA Lowell, MA PlumberJessie 32 F Wife MA Lowell, MABetty Jean 9 F Daughter MA Lowell, MADonald 7 M Son MA Lowell, MA(Living at 69 Valley St.) (#682.714.6)

STATE – NEW JERSEY

1940 Federal Census of Florence, Burlington County, NJ (3 Apr 1940)Roland A. Bassett 28 M Head MD Burlington, NJ Crane OperatorDoris A. 24 F Wife NJ Burlington, NJRalph D. 4 M Son NJLee P. 6/12 M Son NJ(#55B111.92)

1940 Federal Census of Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ (6 Apr 1940)Charles Bassett 23 M Head NJ Same Laborer Can Mfg. Co.Ruth 20 F Wife NJ SameThomas 3 M Son NJRobert 7/12 M Son(Living at 162 Eighth Street)(See also 1930 Jersey City & 1910 Jersey City census)

1940 Federal Census of Paterson, Passaic County, NJ (12 Apr 1940)Howard Bassett 42 M Head VT Same Auto Mechanic GarageEstella 41 F Wife VT SameHoward 15 M Son CT SameJune 12 F Daughter CT SameWarner 7 M Son NJ Same(Living at 379 Sussex Street) (#480B622)

STATE – NEW YORK

1940 Federal Census of Watervliet, Albany County, NY (15 Apr 1940)John E. Bassett 43 M Head NY Same Salesman Wholesale BeverageMarie M. 41 F Wife NY Same Office Work Factory OfficeMary M. 13 F Daughter NY SameAnn E. 12 F Daughter NY Same(Living at 1350 Tenth Avenue) (#503B)

1940 Federal Census of Belmont, Allegany County, NY (22 Apr 1940)William Bassett 41 M Head NY Same Laborer Mill plantGertrude 39 F Wife NY SameJames 9 M Son NY SameMarjorie 2 F Daughter NYBelle Lewis (Wd) 75 F Mother PA(361.521.A12)

1940 Federal Census of Johnson City, Broome County, NY (24 Apr 1940)William Bassett 75 M Head NY SameAgnus 56 F Wife NY SameAlfred 20 M Son NY Same Meat Clerk Retail StoreRobert 27 M Son NY Same Pull Over Shoe FactoryElaine 2? F DauL NY Endicott Office Clerk Distribution(Living at 177 Willow Street)

1940 Federal Census of Buffalo, Erie County, New York (16 Apr 1940)William Bassett 40 M Head CN Same Truck Driver BreweryJosephine 28 F Wife NY Same(William V. Bassett, born 29 Apr 1937 (SSDI), died 27 Aug 2011 (SSDI)

The Buffalo News, New York, Monday, August 29, 2011William V. Bassett

BASSETT - William V. Of Cheektowaga, NY, August 27, 2011, beloved husband of MaryEllen (Walla) Bassett; dearest father of William J. (Edna) and Bradley M. Bassett; also survived by two grandchildren; son of the late William A. and Josephine (Giamo) Bassett; brother of Betty (Jerome) Burck; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 6-7 PM for a memorial gathering at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo where a Memorial Service will immediately follow at 7 PM. Mr. Bassett was a member of Teamsters Local #558 and past President. Flowers gratefully declined.

1940 Federal Census of Watertown, Jefferson County, NY (20 Apr 1940)William C. Bassette 47 M Head CN Same Civil Engineer State Highway Priscillah 42 F Wife NY Same Dept.Blanche L. 18 F Daughter NY SameJanet C. 15 F Daughter NY Same(Living at 1001 Myrtle Ave.) (#429B8)

1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY (9 Apr 1940)Frank Feingold 43 M Head Russia Same Painter HouseDora 40 F Wife Russia SameEugene 13 M Son NY SameGerald 9/12 M Son NY

Gene Eldon Basset, Cartoon Collection, Biographical NotesGene Basset was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 27, 1927. He studied at the University of Missouri, Brooklyn College (earned a BA in design), Copper Union, Art Students League, and at the Pratt Institute. He worked at various universities including Syracuse University Library, New York, Wichita State University, Kansas, University of Missouri, and University of Southern Mississippi. He landed a position at the Honolulu Star Bull as a political cartoonist from 1961-62. From Hawaii he went to Scripps-Howard Newspapers in Washington, D.C., in 1962. He moved to work at United Features syndicate in 1972. In 1982, Basset became the editorial cartoonist for the Atlanta Journal. Basset started teaching instructional seminars at the Gustave Adolphus College. Basset has won many awards including Best Editorial Cartoon from the Population

Institution in 1974. He is a member of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists and was president from 1973 to 1974. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society.

Virginia Marriage Certificate

Eugene Basset, born 24 Jul 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Frank Feingold and Dora Ezeroff, married Ann Lee (Komatz) Robock, daughter of Henry Komatz and Florence Duncan, born 25 Jun 1931 in Wisconsin, on 11 Dec 1981 at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, McLean, Virginia.

Virginia Divorce Certificate

Gene Basset, aged 54, born 24 Jul 1927, married 8 Jul 1951, divorced Charlotte Irene Goldenberg, born 2 May 1930, aged 51, on 20 Nov 1981.

Brian Basset, Wikipedia (2015)

Brian Basset is an American comic strip artist, with two daily strips, Adam At Home and Red and Rover. Previously he worked as an editorial cartoonist for the Seattle Times. Besides cartooning, Basset is actively engaged in animal shelter charity work. Basset currently lives in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Basset was born in Norwalk, Conn. In 1957. His father, Gene Basset, was a sports, theatrical and political cartoonist for over 40 years, retiring in 1993. His mother was a mental health administrator. He has one brother and one sister. Basset attended Langley High School in McLean, Virginia where he was political cartoonist for the Saxon Scope, 1975-75. In 1975, Basset enrolled at Ohio State University and drew comics in the school newspaper, The Lantern. There he attended the Fine Arts program.

Daily Press, Utica, New York, Friday, May 2, 1975High School Cartoonist Loses Censorship Battle

WASHINGTON (AP) – The cartoonist of a high school newspaper in nearby northern Virginia has resigned because the paper refused to publish a drawing bitterly criticizing reckless student driving.

It has been scheduled to appear in the newspaper of Fairfax County’s Langley High School last Friday along with an editorial on the subject and a tribute to a Langley student who was killed last month in an automobile accident during school hours.

The cartoonist, Brian Bassett, 17, refused to change the cartoon, which depicted five students picking up a black-clad, sickle-carrying grim reaper as a hitchhiker. He also refused to change the caption: “Hop in .. we’re just killing time till next class.”

“Basically I was doing humorous editorials, but death is a strong issue and I wanted the cartoon to have impact,” said Bassett, the son of a Scripps-Howard newspapers cartoonist, Gene Bassett.

John Bussey, 18, editor of the paper, said that after a close vote of the staff and considerable soul-searching, he decided to ask Bassett to change the drawing because it would not be in good taste along with a memorial to Patricia Collier, 17, the student who was killed.

“The cartoon was excellently done,” he said, “but it could be taken the wrong way by a segment of the school who knew Patty, and by her family.”

Huldah Clark, an English and journalism teacher who serves as faculty adviser to the tabloid paper, described the cartoon as “too personal, too soon and too strong,” adding: “It wasn’t a right or wrong situation. There were good points on both sides, but here were reservations that the cartoon might be taken too personally.”

Brian Basset, Creator of Adam@Home and Red and Rover

   Working from home is a dream of workers in all manner of careers. After dragging their wearybones out of bed and into the car or bus for the mind-numbing trip to the dreary office, they long for a change, for independence and control. Being a home-worker has its good points, allowing personal time-management and a feeling of freedom. But it also has its weird moments, such as making use of the local copy shop much too often.    "We're the ones at Kinko's who help the other customers change the paper and the toner because we know more about it than the employees do," cartoonist Brian Basset said about his work from home. "Just the other day, a kid came up to me and said, 'You know, we ARE hiring.'" *(1)    Working for 16 years as Editorial Cartoonist for the Seattle Times, Brian Basset was laid off in 1994 during a downsizing period. Though probably a blow at the time, it may have been a good step for Basset. Ten years earlier, he developed the comic strip Adam and received successful syndication through Universal Press. Based on an at-home father, the working mother and their family, Basset suddenly found a kinship with his creation. “I became my own character, which was a little scary.”    As Basset’s life changed, so did the life of his main character. (In further similarities, Basset’s wife Linda had to find work to help support the real family.) Adam began to evolve into a “Home Office strip… the voice of the telecommunter and the home-based businessperson.” The strip name was changed to Adam@Home to reflect the modern working environment. It now appears in over 200 newspapers plus six book collections. *(2)

     Though well-grounded in contemporary life, Basset found himself yearning for the simplicity and innocence of an earlier time. He created a second cartoon titled Red and Rover, a comic strip about a young boy and his beloved dog set in the late 1960s to early 1970s. It was a long journey from inception to print, with Basset calculating that he and his wife put in over 1700 hours to develop receiving many rejections from the syndicates who wanted something targeted to a specific audience, finally The Washington Post Writers Group understood the comic strip’s value and picked it up in 2000. Red and Rover, reminiscent of the style of Bill Watterson’s "Calvin and Hobbes", appears in 60 newspapers world-wide and is gaining in popularity. In an interview on the Washington Post’s Online Chat in June 2001, Basset said, “I felt and still feel that it’s possible to do a comic strip that appeals to all generations, not unlike ‘Comfort Food.’” *(3)    From his home studio, Basset does all drawing, lettering and inking by hand for both strips, creating two very different comics for each day and then the Sundays. He uses no assistants. Basset is a speedy-of-pencil artist, taking only 45 minutes to complete a daily strip and several hours to cartoon the larger Sundays. His strips are disparate in theme and plots, and the character sketches of from those in Red and Rover. It leaves the reader to think that possibly two cartoonists were behind the art and humour, yet it is the skill and ingenuity of just one very talented man.

    Brian Basset was born on November 30, 1957; he has one brother and one older sister. Gene

Basset, their father, was a sports, theatrical and editorial cartoonist for over 40 years, retiring in 1993. Needless to say, the young Basset picked up cartooning skills early, beginning to draw cartoons as early as kindergarten and then into high school for his school newspaper. He attended two years of the Fine Arts program at Ohio State University and continued his cartooning in The Lantern, the student newspaper. Skipping the third year at university, Basset tried a 6-month stint as political cartoonist for the Seattle Times in 1978. They hired him and his career as a professional cartoonist began.    The Basset family of Brian, Linda and teenage sons Keegan and Trevor live in Issaquah, Washington with five cats and a golden retriever-border collie-mix pooch named Reeses. Brian is a dedicated animal supporter and participates in events such as the Bark Ball in Washington, DC in 2001. He also travels to promote art and cartooning, such as a trip in 2001 to the US military base in Italy to speak with families posted overseas.

    Being bunted from his editorial cartooning job se ems to have been a good thing for Basset. He has created two sincere, funny and heart-warming cartoons that are gaining steadily in popularity. Basset does it all from his home office and if he ever tires of all that cartooning, he always has the job offer from the copy shop to fall back on. Let’s hope he never tires of drawing.

Meet Brian Basset...    

Brian was born on November 30, 1957, into an artistic family. His father, Gene Basset, would spend more than 40 years behind the drawing board, first as a sports and theatrical cartoonist in the 1950s, and then as an award-winning political cartoonist for Scripps Howard Newspapers, and later for the Atlanta Journal until his retirement in 1993. Brian's brother Roger is an accomplished painter and a graduate of England's famed Royal Academy of Art. However, an older sister, Darien, the one with the Harvard MBA, can't draw her way out of a paper bag. 

Not unlike an army brat, Brian, a newspaper brat, first drew his teacher without clothes as a kindergartner in Hawaii. . . his principal with two heads when he was in the first grade in Ohio. . . and the school cafeteria attendant dishing out platefuls of martian brain stew oozing over the tray when he was just a freckled second-grader in Maryland. It was here growing up in the Washington, D.C., suburb of McLean, Va., that Brian would hone even further his early skills at humor by watching TV's "My Three Sons," "The Monkees," and of course "The Brady Bunch." In Brian's world you were either a fan of "The Brady Bunch" or "The Partridge Family," but never both. 

Following high school, where he was given his first chance to draw for a student publication, Brian enrolled at Ohio State University, majoring in fine arts. It was on the student newspaper, The Lantern, home to such past giants as James Thurber and Milton Caniff, that Brian would really sharpen his pencils as

he took up residence as the editorial cartoonist, drawing three cartoons a week for three years. Brian knew he'd made the right choice in schools, when, on his first week drawing for The Lantern, legendary Buckeye coach Woody Hayes would claim amnesia when flattening an ABC cameraman, even though 15 million viewers on national television saw otherwise. 

During the summers of 1977 and '78 Brian served internships on the Detroit Free-Press as an editorial cartoonist. It was after this second go-round in the motor city that Brian, feeling sufficiently cocky, set out from Detroit and his last year of college to see the country and cut his cartooning teeth as a full-time professional. 

In the autumn of 1978, among the misty firs and pre-grunge culture of Seattle, where just one lone Starbucks dotted the landscape, Brian somehow managed a six-month tryout drawing political cartoons for The Seattle Times that eventually turned into a 16-year stint until his position was eliminated for "budgetary" reasons in 1994. Fortunately for Brian and his family of one wife, two boys, and numerous piles of bills, he had begun drawing a comic strip back in 1984 called ADAM, which centered around a stay-at-home dad and his bread-winning wife. Brian had become his own cartoon creation, never intended as his primary source of income, overnight. The comparisons didn't end there. The situation now called for Brian's wife, Linda, to go back to work, where she began to take on an eerie similarity to Adam's wife, Laura ... right down to the mole on her left thigh. 

With this all-too-real life experience finding its way into Brian's sketchbook of ideas, ADAM began displaying a far sharper edge. What was once a play on the Mr. Mom theme had transformed itself into the Home Office strip ... a voice for the telecommuter or small home-based businessperson. Even Laura in the strip made news as she discovered the corporate ax on Christmas Eve, only to re-emerge a few months later as an employee in a large bookstore, quite possibly the only full-time retail employee in the comics today. Brian's "downsizing" has become ADAM's "upsizing" in popularity. Syndicated today in more than 200 newspapers and climbing as the home-based work force continues to mushroom, ADAM has spawned five book collections, with the latest "BLESS THIS HOME OFFICE ... with tax credits" due out in October 1997. 

Brian is also a lifetime .455 hitter in slowpitch softball, which I guess isn't saying much considering the ball comes toward the plate at two miles an hour.

1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY (13 Apr 1940)Steven Bassett 31 M Head NY Same pipefitter helper steel const.Margaret 28 F Wife NY SameSteven Jr. 2 M Son NY(Stephen H. Bassett, born 29 Jan 1909, died Apr 1962 (SSDI)(Stephen H. Bassett Jr., born 5 Mar 1938)

Foust & Son Funeral HomeIn Memory of Kenneth Bassett

October 27, 1947 – February 22, 2015

Kenneth Bassett was born October 28, 1947 in Staten Island, New York. He passed from this life February 22, 2015 in Dallas at the age of 67 yaers. Kenneth had lived in Keller for the past 20 years. He worked in Sales and as a bus driver and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Erica and Daniel Syvrud of Carrollton; grandson, Jake Bassett; sister, Margaret Kuishay of Great Neck, New York and brother, Stephen Bassett of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5 at 1pm at the J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Home Chapel.

1940 Federal Census of New York, Kings County, NY (10 Apr 1940)Harry Bassett 25 M Lodger NY Male Nurse(Living at 3104 Snyder Ave.) (#219B2)

1940 Federal Census of Ogden, Monroe County, New York (25 Apr 1940)Philip T. Bassett 34 M Head NY Coldwater, MI Credit ReportsHelen E. 34 F Wife MI Coldwater, MI Wholesale CreditTerry L. 4 F Daughter NYPhilip Richard 2 M Son NY(Living on Brown Road) (#172.175.722)

1940 Federal Census of Utica, Oneida County, New York (1940)Albert Bassett 30 M Head NY Chef RestaurantHarriet 28 F WifeRichard 3 M SonElizabeth 2 F Daughter(Living at 1522 Francis St.) (Possibly a 2nd wife for #326B12)

1940 Federal Census of Utica, Oneida County, New York (Apr 1940)George Plantedi 40 M Head ME Same Laborer State HighwayMareka 44 F Wife NY SameCharles 24 M Son NY Same Spinner Tex MillAlbert Bassett 22 M SonL NY Same Mason WPR Park ProjectMartha 26 F Wife NY SameGeorge 5/12 M Son NY(#326B122)

1940 Federal Census of Naples, Ontario County, New York (Apr 1940)Flossie Bassett 34 M Head NY SameElizabeth 9 F Daughter NY SameDorothy 8 F Daughter NY SameMary Ann 6 F Daughter NY Same(#387B326)

1940 Federal Census of Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York (3 Apr 1940)Hudson Bassett 33 M Head NH Same Paper Maker Paper MillBeatrice 32 F Wife NY SameFloyd 11 M Son NY SameLaura M. 9 F Daughter NY SameMarjorie 8 F Daughter NY Same(#207B372)

1940 Federal Census of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York (7 Apr 1940)Adolph Osi 52 M Head AU Brewer BreweryJosephe 51 F Wife AUAnna 23 F Daughter NY Packer WarehouseKenneth Bassett 26 M SonL NY Handyman Own AccountJohanna 28 F Wife NYBarbara Ann 1 10/12 F Daughter NY(Living at 9 Canal Avenue) (#124B212)

1940 Federal Census of Madrid, St. Lawrence County, NY (27 May 1940)

Cyrus Bassett 38 M Head Canton Electrical Repair workMildred 37 F Wife Same Music Teacher Private homes(#124.2B8.311.1)

1940 Federal Census of Malta, Saratoga County, New YorkJames Bassett 42 M Head NY Ballston Spa Chaueffer *Margaret 37 F Wife NY Ballston Spa ?? Knitting Mill(* Chaeuffer Bischoff Chocolate Factory)

The Saratogian, Monday, Feb. 19, 1968Clarence Bassett, 69; Malta Tax Official

BALLSTON SPA – Clarence Bassett, 69, of RD 3, Ballston Spa, chairman of the Town of Malta, died late Saturday night at the Benedict Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient 16 days.

Mr. Bassett had previously been a patient at the Albany Medical Center Hospital.

A resident of the area for over 40 years, he was born in Troy, May 19, 896. He retired in 1963 from the Transportation Department of the General Electric Co. He was a past master and seventh degree member of the Malta Ridge Grange. He was a charter member of the Malta Ridge Fire Company and Malta Ambulance Corps and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and Aqua Sports Boat Club.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Hogan Bassett; two foster sons, Phillip and Gregory White, Ballston Spa, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence and a requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The residence will be open any time today and Tuesday.The Lattimore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New YorkClarence W. Bassett 1897 - 1968Margaret Hogan Bassett 1902 – 1997

1940 Federal Census of Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, NY (5 Apr 1940)Henry Bassett 43 M Head NY Same Panner of Salt *Ethel M. 38 F Wife PA Same Music Teacher Private PupilsJohn 14 M Son NY SameAlta 13 F Daughter PA SameLois 11 F Daughter PA SameBetty 7 F Daughter NY SameFrank 5 M Son NY SAME(Living at 333 S. Franklin St.)(* Panner of Salt, International Salt Plant) (#1B114.693.34)

1940 Federal Census of Lodi, Seneca County, New York (19 Apr 1940)Helen H. Bassett (Wd) 46 F Head NY SameHoward G. 13 M Son NY SameCharles W. 12 M Son NY SameFrancis H. 12 F Daughter NY SameRobert H. 10 M Son NY SameDaniel 7 M Son NY

(#1B114.694.23)

1940 Federal Census of Granville, Washington County, NY (8 May 1940)Charles Bassett 59 M Head VT Same WPA Road ConstructionLola J. 43 F Wife VT SameCharles 14 M Son NY SameDavid 11 M Son NY SameJohn Henry 7 M Son NY Same

1940 Federal Census of Greenburgh, Westchester County, NY (11 Apr 1940)Edwin W. Bassett 56 M Head NY Tarrytown, NY Accountant P.W.A.Mary 45 F Wife NY Tarrytown, NYRobert 19 M Son NY Tarrytown, NY Attendant Gas StationEdwin Jr. 18 M Son NY Tarrytown, NY Clerk Book IndustryKathryn 16 F Daughter NY Tarrytown, NYHenry 14 M Son NY Tarrytown, NYMatthew 4 M Son NY(Living at 121 Main Street) (#151B21.41)

1940 Federal Census of Attica State Prison, Wyoming County, NY (3 Apr 1940)Howard Bassett (Div) 35 M Inmate NY Steuben County, NY(#387B326)

1940 Federal Census of Barrington, Yates County, New York (1 Apr 1940)Edward Bassett 49 M Head MI Steuben Co. NY Farm OperatorAnna 38 F Wife NY Steuben Co. NY Housework HomeJames 17 M Son NY Steuben Co. NYDoris 15 F Daughter NY Steuben Co. NY

1940 Federal Census of Jerusalem, Yates County, New York (23 Apr 1940)Gerald Bassett 25 M Head NY Same Farm Labor FarmAnna 24 F Wife NY SameRodger 4 M Son NYPauline 8/12 F Daughter NY(#361.521.614.3)

STATE – OHIO

1940 Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (10 Apr 1940)Jack Bassett 34 M Head OH Same Taxicab driverBetty 29 F Wife MA SameMerle 12 M Son OH SameHoward 5/12 M Son OH (Living at 935 Lakeview Rd.)

Butler Funeral Home MemorialHoward Bassett

December 15, 1939 – October 10, 2014

Howard Bassett, age 74, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away Friday evening, October 10, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri.

A complete obituary including survivors and service information will be released at a later time.

1940 Federal Census of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio (2 Apr 1940)Alexander Bassett 35 M Head Italy Same Gen. Labor Steel DoorAntionette 28 F Wife Ohio Same(Living at 113 Victoria Street) (#512B1)

1940 Federal Census of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio (6 Apr 1940)Frank Bassett 62 M Head IT Same Greens Keeper Golf CourseMary 61 F Wife IT SameBenny 27 M Son PA Same Shoemaker Own BusinessAugust 24 M Son PA Same Laborer Steel MillLena 21 F Daughter PA Same New WorkerAnthony 19 M Son MD Same New Worker(Living at 822 Bennington) (#512B)

1940 Federal Census of Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio (16 Apr 1940)Frank Bassett 57 M Head IN Same ? Brush Man FabricatingMable 43 F Wife IN SameFrank Jr. 20 M Son OH Same Loader Glass WorksMonroe W. Tharp (Wd) 89 M FatherL IN Same(Living at 1210 North Main) (#124.2B4.446)

1940 Federal Census of Dover, Tuscarawas County, OH (5 Apr 1940)Laird Bassett 34 M Head OH SameDella 34 F Wife OH New Philadelphia(#19B477.A6)

1940 Federal Census of Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas County, OH (18 Apr 1940)Laura Peoples (Wd) 53 F Head OH SameVirgil (Div) 23 M Son OH Same Inspector Tool FactoryDorothy 19 F Daughter OH SameRussell 17 M Son OH SameMaxine 15 F Daughter OH SameBarbara 13 F Daughter OH SameHelen Bassett (Div) 25 F Daughter OH Edging Dept. Tool FactoryDelores Bassett 8 F Grdau. OHRichard 6 F Grdau. OH(#19B477.945.2)

STATE – OKLAHOMA

1940 Federal Census of Woodward, Woodard County, OK (18 Apr 1940)Byron Bassett 24 M Head OK Turlock, CA Salesman Retail GroceryDorothy 22 F Wife CA Turlock, CAByron Jr. 1 M Son CA(#125.31B.464)

STATE – PENNSYLVANIA

1940 Federal Census of McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA (Apr 1940)Roscoe Bassett Neg 32 M Head MS laborer WPL

Minnie Neg 20 F Wife PA HousewifeLaura Neg 2 F Daughter PAPriscilla Neg 1 F Daughter PAMildred Neg 3/12 F Daughter PA& 1 Lodger(#94B)

1940 Federal Census of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA (18 May 1940)Philip Flynn 74 M Head Eire SameMary 59 F Wife Eire SameJohn 24 M Son PA Same Truck Driver Refreshment Co.Harry 22 M Son PA Same Truck Driver Refreshment Co.Anna Bassett (Wd) 29 F Daughter PA Same Waitress CaterersRobert Bassett 10 M Grandson PA SameEleanor Flynn 10 F Daughter PA SameThomas Flynn 40 M Son PA Same Chauffeur Private Family(#325B5)

1940 Federal Census of Altoona, Blair County, PA (5 Apr 1940)Stanley R. Bassett 25 M Head PA Williamsport, PA Distribution SoftFlorence M. 24 F Wife PA Williamsport DrinksJames S. 3 M Son PARobert E. 1 M Son PA(Living at 211 26th Ave.) (#391.721.692)

1940 Federal Census of West Carroll, Cambria County, PAWilliam Bassett 35 M Head PA Laborer Coal MiningEmily D. 30 F Wife PADawne 12 F Daughter PAJohn 6 M Son PAJames 5 M Son PARichard 1 M Son (#22B114.663.D)

1940 Federal Census of Darby, Delaware County, PA (6 Apr 1940)Harold Bassett 39 M Head NY Same Machinist Print ShopMarie 38 F Wife PA SameHarold Jr. 15 M Son PA SameJohn 13 M Son PA SameWilliam 12 M Son PA Same(Living at 221 No. Seventh Street)

1940 Federal Census of Leolyn, Lycoming County, PA (2 Apr 1940)Carl D. Basset 31 M Head PA Track Hand Steam RailroadNellie O. 27 F Wife PARobert 6 M Son PAPhyllis 4 F Daughter PA(#391.721.65)

1940 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA (4 Apr 1940)Gerald Bassett 44 M Head PA Same Plumber Plumbing ShopClara 44 F Wife PA Same(#509B422)

1940 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA (10 Apr 1940)Carrie Bassett Neg 27 M Head VA Same Domestic Private HousePercy L. Neg 10 M Son VA SameIda M. Neg 7 F Daughter PA SameHerman Neg 6 M Son PA SameRonald E. Neg 1 M Son PA SameJames Watkins Neg 16 M Brother VA Same(#418B)

1940 Federal Census of Quemahoning, Somerset County, PA (20 Apr 1940)Robert J. Bassett 24 M Head PA Cambria, PA Laborer Wholesale MeatsMary M. 24 F Wife PA Johnstown, PAPhillip J. 1 M Son PA(#16B425.224.7)

1940 Federal Census of Conemaugh, Somerset County, PA (11 Apr 1940)William Bassett 43 M Head PA Same Laborer WPA ProjectMartha 31 F Wife PA SameWilliam 9 M Son PA SameArchie 8 M Son PA SameJohn 6 M Son PA SameAlvin 5 M Son PA SameGeorge 3 M Son PA Same(Living on Route 219) (@9B114.3)

1940 Federal Census of Bagdad, Westmoreland County, PA (5 Apr 1940)Charles O.D. Bassett 45 M Head PA ACPA Miner Coal MineAlice E. 47 F Wife PA ACPAElizabeth 19 F Daughter PA ACPA ServantRosella J. 14 F Daughter PA ACPAQuinton D. 12 M Son PA ACPACecil L. 6 M Son PA ACPA(ACPA – Armstrong County, Pennsylvania) (#405B)

STATE – RHODE ISLAND

1940 Federal Census of Pawtucket, Providence County, RI (2 Apr 1940)William W. Bassett 34 M Head RI Providence Toolmaking Machine ShopAttara 36 F Wife RI ProvidenceJohn W. 5 M Son RI Providence(Living at 40 Abram Street) (#392.593.735)

1940 Federal Census of East Providence, Providence County, RI (20 Apr 1940)George E. Bassett 36 M Head RI Same Night Supervisor Machine ShopH. Alice 37 F Wife RI SameG. Edwin 14 M Son RI SameJanice T. 10 F Daughter RI SameJohn C. Talbot 66 M FatherL NI Same Inspector Small Tools M. ShopHarriet 62 F MotherL RI Same(#392.593.745.1)

STATE – SOUTH DAKOTA

1940 Federal Census of Lee, Roberts County, South Dakota (29 Apr 1940)Walter Bassett 31 M Head SD Same Farm operatorLouella 31 F Wife SD SameKeith 4/12 M Son(#177.636.215)Living nearby1940 Federal Census of Lee, Roberts County, South Dakota (29 Apr 1940)Carl Bassett 60 M Head MN Same Farm OperatorAmelia 57 F Wife GM SameKenneth 33 M Son MN Same Farm OperatorMable 33 F DauL SD SameDon 10 M Grson SD SameDean 7 M Grson SD Same(#177.636.51)

1940 Federal Census of Dolton, Turner County, SD (2 Apr 1940)Fred H. Bassett 43 M Head IL Same Laborer Road Construction WPAGertrude H. 38 F Wife MN SameFredrick 18 M Son IA Same Laborer FarmBertha 16 F Daughter IA SameJoel 11 M Son IA SameJene 9 M Son SD SameDolly G. 7 F Daughter SD SameBertha Harms (Wd) 60 F MotherL IA Same

Heritage Funeral HomePatricia Jo Lamb (Picture included)August 20, 1952 – March 29, 2015

Patricia Jo Lamb, 62, of Sioux Falls, died on Sunday, March. 29, 2015, at the VA hospital after a long battle with COPD with her daughters at her bedside. She was born in Minnehaha County on August 20, 1952, daughter of the late Joel (wife Mary) Bassett and late Roma Lou Bassett. She was raised in Colton, and attained spiritual guidance from her special Aunt Barbara Skrovig (late husband Don), and later with Marge Mesman (late husband Arv) where she graduated from Edgerton High School, MN. After graduation, she joined the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam War Era. During her time in the service she met her husband, Don and resided in the Philippines, California, South Dakota and Illinois. After her discharge, she held various jobs until her early retirement due to disability in 2003. Pat enjoyed riding horse, reading, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and other family. She was a very active member of her church and enjoyed attending church activities. She is survived by daughters, Stacy Handshumaker (husband Rob) of Harrisburg, SD and Lisa Foster (husband Corey) of Chester, SD; sisters, Ronda Wolfe (husband Scott) of Sioux Falls, SD, Julie Meyer of Jasper, MN, and Mona Bassett of Pipestone, MN; brother EJ (wife Janine) of Brookings, SD; step sisters, Cindy, Jacki, Diane, Evelyn, and Glenda; and five wonderful grandchildren, Shelby (husband Brad), Warren, Alex, Kennedy, and Jacob, and Braelyn a great grandchild; late brother Joel Bassett, Jr. Services with military honors will be held at Heritage Funeral home in Sioux Falls, SD April 4th, 2015 at 10am with the burial to follow at Zion Cemetery in Colton, S.D.

STATE – TENNESSEE

1940 Federal Census of Knox County, Tennessee (9 May 1940)John Bassett Neg 43 M Head TN Knox County, TN Laborer W.P.A.Louise Neg 28 F Wife TN Knox County, TNBeulah Mae Neg 13 F Daughter TN Knox County, TNSally Lea Neg 8 F Daughter TN Knox County, TNJohn Edward Neg 6 M Son TN Knox County, TNNathaniel Neg 4 M Son TNMary Louise Neg 3 F Daughter TN (Living on Schaad Road)(John E. Bassett, born 3 Feb 1934 (SSDI), died 10 Dec 1994 (SSDI))(George F. Bassett, born 2 Sep 1938 (SSDI), died 29 Jun 1994 (SSDI), buried New Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee)

Knoxville News-Sentinel, February 27, 2013Elbert N. Bassett Sr.

BASSETT, ELBERT N. SR. – of Knoxville, departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at UT Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unit Mortuary.

Knoxville News Sentinel, February 27, 2013Elbert N. Bassett

BASSETT, ELBERT N., SR. - 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born on November 7, 1935 to John Jack and Louise Maude Bassett. He graduated from Austin High School. He was employed with B.T. Ice and Allied Chemical Companies for several years before opening the Bassett Boarding Home in 1976. A long time member of Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church and a volunteer with the Love Kitchen for many years. Preceded in death by parents, John Jack and Louise Maude Bassett; several siblings; and son-in-law, Nelson Truitt. Survivors, wife of 58 years, Pearlie Bassett; children, Vanessa Truitt, Elbert Jr., (Rhonda Bassett) and Artheria Bassett; godson, Pete Sawyer; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; very special grandchild, Kipling DeShawn Colbert; special niece, Pat Brown; sisters, Elizabeth Bassett and Sallie Lee Bassett Short; brother, Harold Bassett; a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel, with Reverend Stone Carr officiating and Reverend John Ghosten Eulogist. Interment to follow at Mt Olive Cemetery. Service to conclude with full dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary Mr. Bassett's guestbook can be signed on line at www.unitymortuary.com or www.legacy.com

Knoxville News-Sentinel, Friday, September 26, 2006Linda Darnell Bassett

BASSETT, LINDA DARNELL - age 59 of Knoxville, passed away quietly at herhome on September 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by: father, John JackBassett; mother, Maude Louise Bassett; sister, Beulah M. Hardin; brothers;John Edward, George Floyd, and Melvin Madison Bassett. She is survived by:sisters, Sallie Short of Nashville, Mary (Alfred) Stone, JoAnn Cash, and

Elizabeth Bassett; brothers, Elbert Nathaniel (Pearlie Mae) Bassett andHarold (Gloria) Bassett; sister-in-law, Jossielean Bassett; and a host ofnieces, nephews, cousins and friends, to include a devoted niece, Mrs.Brenda Calloway. A very devoted companion, Billie Cosby. Devoted friends ofthe family, Jonny B. Williams and Emanuel. The family will receive friendsfrom 11:00-11: 30 a.m. with funeral services to follow on Saturday,September 23, 2006 at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Keith Elliott,officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson City, Tennessee at WestviewCemetery. Friends may call or visit the family at the home of Alfred andMary Stone. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Bassett's guestbook can besigned on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org.

Knoxville News Sentinel, 5 Apr 2009Mary (Bassett) Stone (picture included) (African American)

STONE, MARY (BASSETT) – was born November 29, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Alfred Stone Jr.; parents, John and Louise Bassett; sons, Willie James Jr.; and Cutis Gilmore; sisters, Beulah Hardin and Linda Bassett; brothers, John Edward Bassett, George Floyd Bassett and Melvin Madison Bassett. Survivors: devoted sons, Kenneth Gilmore, Ronald Gilmore, Alfred (Almar) Stone III, and Daniel P. Stone; daughter, Joyce Ann Bowen; grandchildren, India Stone, Nichole Stone, Alitha (Justin) Flowers, Kenneth Gilmore, Jr., Darius Gilmore, Isiah Ensley, Zacchaeus Flowers, Michala Stevenson, Diaguons, Capshaw and Destinee Ensley; sisters, Sallie Short of Nashville, TN., Joann Cash, Elizabeth Bassett; brothers, Nathaniel (Pearlie Mae) Bassett and Harold (Gloria) Bassett and sisters-in-law Josilean Bassett, Wilma (Wayne) Florence and Marsha (Jimmy) Baker of Madison, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Marvin (Delores) Stone; devoted friends, Jackie Prater and Terry Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Unity Mortuary Chapel with funeral services to follow, Reverend Cecil Clark, officiating. Interment will be Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 10:P00 AM at Eastview Cemetery. Services to conclude with a dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Stone’s guestbook can be signed on-lin: www.unitymortuaryknox.org.

Knoxville News, January 2012Joann Bassett Cash (Picture included)

CASH, JOANN BASSETT - age 71, went to her eternal home after a lingering illness, January 11, 2012, at Bridge Nursing Home, Rockwood, TN. She was a nurse in Paris, France, Oak Ridge, TN and Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents; John and M. Louise Bassett; son, Clarence Cash, III; grandson, Michael Cash; sisters, Beulah Hardin, Mary Stone and Linda Bassett; brothers, John E., George and Melvin Bassett; and the father of her children, Clarence Cash, Jr. Survivors, daughters, Pamela and Angela Cash; son, Anthony Cash; grandchildren, Tyangela (Antonio) Smith, Demarcus (Varlesha) Cash, Randy Garner III, Annika, Zymir, and Anthony Cash, Jr.; great grandchildren, Dayja, Dakhia and Demarcus Cash, Jr. and Rajon Garner; sisters, Elizabeth Bassett and Sallie Short, Nashville, TN; brothers, and sisters-in-law, Nathaniel (Pearlie) and Harold (Gloria) Bassett and Josilean Bassett; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends 5:30-6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012 and Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 6:00 p.m., Rev. Steve Simpson, Officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, TN. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary

www.jarnigansmortuary.com

STATE – TEXAS

1940 Federal Census of Olmos Park City, Bexar County, TX (9 Apr 1940)Charles E. Bassett 24 M Partner IN Laporte, IN 2nd Lieut. US Air Corps(Living at 228 Primera Drive) (#165B185)

1940 Federal Census of Brazos County, Texas (16 May 1940)Lawrence Bassett Neg 20 M Head TX R Brazos, Texas Woodcutter FarmingNaomi Neg 19 F Wife TX R Brazos, Texas(#488B11)

1940 Federal Census of Dallas County, Texas (26 Apr 1940)Sidney C. Bassett 43 M Head MS Same FarmerEdna M. 48 F Wife TX SameS. Denton 10 M Son TX SameHenrietta E. 8 F Daughter TX Same(Living on Tripp Road) (#63B18C)

1940 Federal Census of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas (7 May 1940)Nolan Bassett Neg 32 M Head LA SameMartha Neg 32 F Wife LA Same(Living on 32nd Street) (#141B21)

1940 Federal Census of Jefferson County, Texas (24 Apr 1940)John Bassett Neg 27 M Head TX Jefferson County, TX Laborer Rice FarmBeatrice Neg 26 F Wife LAAnna Marie Neg 9 F Daughter TXJohn Wilfrid Neg 6 M Son TXJames Oscar Neg 3 M Son TXCleo? Doris Neg 1 F Daughter TX(#203B262)

1940 Federal Census of Waller County, Texas (11 May 1940)Otis Bassett Neg 30 M Head TX Same General FarmerHattie Neg 30 F Wife TX SameRose Marie Neg 11 F Daughter TX SameOtis Neg 10 M Son TX SameHenry Lee Neg 7 M Son TX SameClarence Neg 5 M Son TX SameEmmitt Neg 3 M Son TX SameBobbie Jean Neg 1 M Son TX Same(Otis Bassett Jr., born 9 Apr 1930, died 23 Dec 1997)Clemons Cemetery, Waller County, TexasBassett, Beatrice b. 12 Oct 1890, died 28 Mar 1985Bassett, Earnest b. 30 Oct 1892, died 18 Mar 1978Bassett, Clarence b. 1934, died 1981Bassett, Emmitt Sr. b. 1 Dec 1936, died 14 Aug 1994Bassett, Mary L. b. 8 Mar 1925, died 30 Dec 2007Bassett, R.J. b. 19 Feb 1929

Emmitt Bassett, son of Otis and Hattie (Mosley) Bassett, was born 1 Dec 1936 (TBI) in Waller County, TexasEmmitt Lewis Bassett, son of Emmitt and Delores Louise (Jackson) Bassett, was born 12 Sep 1958 (TBI) in Harris County, Texas.

Houston Chronicle, June 2, 2014Ester Bassett (1920 – 2014)

Ester Mae Bassett, 93, passed away May 26, 2014. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 9:00am to 11:00am. Funeral service will immediately follow starting at 11:00am. Both services will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 7218 N. Main Street, Houston, Texas 77022. Interment, Clemons Cemetery, Pattison, Texas. Dr. Francis E. W. Guidry, officiating. You may sign the guest book and order flowers at www.carlbarnesfuneralhome.net.

STATE – UTAH

1940 Federal Census of Whitney, Ada County, Utah (23 Apr 1940)Walter G. Bassett 40 M Head IA Same Salesman Electric ApplicancesValla P. 42 F Wife UT SameMaxine 13 F Daughter OR Same(#177.A45.76)

1940 Federal Census of Wellsville, Cache County, Utah (17 Apr 1940)Edward Bassett 28 M Head UT Same Laborer CommonEdna 29 F Wife UT SameE. Norman 10 M Son UT Same(#66B166.111.3)

STATE – VERMONT

1940 Federal Census of Rutland, Rutland County, VT (25 Apr 1940)Dexter Bassett 24 M Head VT Same Laborer Lumber MillMaude 22 F Wife VT SameFrances G. 5 F Daughter VT SameCharles M. 3 M Son VT Betty L. 2 F Daughter VTRobert S. 7/12 M Son VT(#631.584.A4)

1940 Federal Census of Barre, Washington County, VT (22 Apr 1940)Ruth Bassett (Div) 41 F Head VT Same Harold 15 M Son VT SameBarbara 13 F Daughter VT SameFrank Diack 36 M Brother VT Same Laborer WPA Contractor(Living at 41 Pleasant St.) (#639.426.315)

STATE – VIRGINIA

1940 Federal Census of Totaro, Brunswick County, VA (14 Jun 1940)Johnie Basset Neg 26 M Head VA Same Laborer Paints HousesPearl Neg 24 F Wife VA Same

Nathaniel Neg 7 M Son VA SameJohnie Jr. Neg 5 M Son VA SameAgnes L. Neg 3 F DaughterCharlotte Neg 1 F Daughter(#213B44)Living next door1940 Federal Census of Totaro, Brunswick County, VA (14 Jun 1940)Charlotte Bassett Neg 55 F Head VA Same (Wd)Pennie Turner Neg 70 F StepMo. VA SameLiving next door1940 Federal Census of Totaro, Brunswick County, VA (14 Jun 1940)William Basset Neg 50 M Head VA Same Farmer FarmSussie Neg 51 F Wife VA SameSarah Neg 17 F Daughter VA SameWillis Neg 16 M Son VA Same Laborer FarmElla Basset (Wd) Neg 82 F Mother VA Same(#213B4)

1940 Federal Census of Tyler, Charles City County, VA (3 Apr 1940)George W. Wallace Neg 68 M Head VA Charles City, VA FarmerGeorge T. Bassett Neg 30 M Stepson VA Charles City, VA FishermanLouise Neg 29 F Stepdau. VA Charles City, VABurl Neg 10 M Grson. VA Charles City, VAElizabeth Neg 6 F Grdau. VA Charles City, VAKatherine W. Neg 4 F Grdau. VALouise E. Neg 0 F Grdau. VA(#55B66)

1940 Federal Census of West Point, King William County, VA (19 Apr 1940)C.R. Bassett 28 M Head VA Same Electrician Pulp MillMarion 27 F Wife VA SameElizabeth 5 F Daughter VA SamePeggy Jean 1 F Daughter(Living at 277 Main Street) (#77B153.3)

1940 Federal Census of Sleepy Hole, Nansemond County, VA (24 Apr 1940)David Bassett Neg 60 M Head VA Same Laborer FarmMary Neg 45 F Wife VA Same Housework Own HomeMelissa Neg 24 F Daughter VA Same Servant Private HomeClara Neg 17 F Daughter VA Same Piece work farmSam Neg 22 M Son VA Same Yardman FarmEthel Lee Neg 21 F Daughter VA Same Housework Own HomeVirginia Neg 11 F Grdau. VA SameAgnes Neg 9 F Grdau. VA SameEllen Neg 7 F Grdau. VA SameHelen Neg 4 F Grdau. VA Bernard Neg 2 M Grson VA(Bernard Bassett, born 14 Sep 1937 (SSDI), died 14 Feb 2003 (SSDI))

The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 19 Feb 2003Bernard O. Bassett

Bernard Odell Bassett, 65, of the 6200 block of Skeet Road, passed away Feb.

14, 2003, in Maryview Medical Center. A native of Nansemond County, now Suffolk, he was a retired supervisor at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock where he served for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Bassett; three stepsons, Fred Lee Freeman Jr. of Atlanta, Troy Jones (Ethel) of Portsmouth and Michael Freeman of Suffolk; two sisters, Helen White of Suffolk and Evelyne Perry (William) of Portsmouth; two brothers, Arthur C. Bassett (Paula) of Suffolk, Jeffry Bassett (Dana) of Portsmouth; four sisters-in-law, Deloise Bassett of Richmond, Phyllis Jones (Sam), Grace Banks of Portsmouth, Eleanor Scott of Suffolk; three brothers-in-law, Larry Ried (Monica) of Maryland, Reginal Banks (Deloris) and George Banks Jr. of Suffolk; a special adopted daughter Samantha T. Ward and two adopted grandsons; a special cousin, Mary Agnes Pinner; a special friend, "Herman Austin" and other aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and uncles and a host of friends. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Little Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, (Huntersville), by the Rev. Ralph Richardson. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. Viewing will be held today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Family and friends may assemble at 10:30 a.m. for the procession to the church.

1940 Federal Census of Richmond, Richmond County, VA (15 Apr 1940)Jake Bassett 54 M Prisoner Georgia Atlanta, GA(CITY JAIL)(#13B62B)

1940 Federal Census of Henry, Sussex County, VA (23 Apr 1940)William Bassett Neg 53 M Head VA Same Farmer FarmBessie Neg 48 F Wife VA SameDorotha Neg 18 F Daughter VA SameWilma Neg 14 F Daughter VA SameWilliam Neg 11 M Son VA SameCesar Neg 9 M Son VA SameAndrew Neg 5 M Son VA Same(Caesar Bassette, born 22 Jul 1930 (SSDI), died May 1968 (SSDI))

Richmond Times-Dispatch, 20 Dec 2012Vernetta Bassette-Jones (Picture included)

Vernetta F. Bassett-Jones, 77, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 81, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Caesar Bassette Sr. and John Jones, parents, Walter and Ruth Woodridge, and sister, Mary Ruth Smith Wilson. Her cherished memories will forever live in the hearts of her two children, D. Gail Bassette and Caesar Bassette Jr. and his wife, Jean Bassette; her adopted daughter, Rev. Diane Peters; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two devoted godchildren, a shot of nieces and nephews, and very special best friends, Lennie, Helena, Doris, Isabelle and Lovelee. A visitation will be open Friday, December 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Billey’s – Central, 3081 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, at Westwood Baptist Church, 915 Glenburnie Road, Richmond. Interment to follow at the Westwood Cemetery.

STATE – WASHINGTON, D.C.

1940 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (11 Apr 1940)Bernard Bassett Neg 39 M Head VA Same Porter Retail Art DealerPearl Neg 34 F Wife VA SameRobert Neg 12 M Son VA SameBernard Neg 11 M Son VA Same& 2 Lodgers(Bernard Bassett, born 28 May 1902 (SSDI), died Aug 1975 (SSDI))

The Washington Post, October 31, 2013Bernard Bassett, Jr.

On October 29, 2013 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Beloved husband of the late Veronica J. Bassett. He is survived by four children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Bassett was a long time employee of the old "Washington Star" newspaper and was also a "Hill Topper" member. Family will receive friends at the Lee Funeral Home, Inc. Branch Avenue and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 10 a.m. until service time of 11:30 a.m. with interment to follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.

1940 Federal Census of Washington, D.C. (5 Apr 1940)James S. Bassett Neg 31 M Head VA Janitor Apartment HouseEmma Neg 29 F Wife VA Maid Private HouseJames Jr. Neg 9 M Son DCSylvia A. Neg 5 F Daughter DCEmily Jean Neg 4 F Daughter DCPatricia H. Neg 2 F Daughter DC(Living at 2255 12th Place NW) (#478B)

STATE – WASHINGTON

1940 Federal Census of Bothell, King County, WA (24 Apr 1940)Palmina Bassett (Wd) 44 M Head AU RentonJoe 21 M Son WA Renton Landscape NurseryRosie 18 F Daughter WA RentonFrederick 17 M Son WA RentonViolet 13 F Daughter WA RentonConstance 8 F Daughter WA Renton(#198B2)

1940 Federal Census of Foy, King County, Washington (3 Apr 1940)Paul A. Bassett 42 M Head PA Buffalo, NY Inspector Machine ShopMary S. 44 F Wife PA Buffalo, NY(Living at 14027 1st N.W.)(#361.566.11)

1940 Federal Census of McGilvra, King County, Washington (18 Apr 1940)Samuel B. Bassett 43 M Head DC Same Lawyer Private PracticeVirginia 33 F Wife NE SameHalcyone 7 F Daughter WA SameStephen 4 M Son WABarbara 1 F Daughter WA

(#498B)Seattle Daily Times, Monday, January 18, 1971

Samuel B. Bassett, labor lawyer, died

Samuel B. Bassett, 75, of 2621 Magnolia Lane W., a prominent labor lawyer for many years, died Saturday after a long illness.

At his request there were no services. There was cremation.A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Bassett came here in 1920. He graduated

from the University of Washington Law School in 1924. During the late 1920s he became a law partner with the late George Vanderveer, known as “counsel for the dammed,” who represented unions.

In the early 1930s, Mr. Bassett began representing the Teamsters Union and later the Retail Clerks Union. He also represented several other unions for many years.

Mr. Bassett established that unions have the right of collective bargaining as a matter of common law. He also was instrumental in many labor laws for the unions. In 1968 both labor and management and members of the judiciary honored him for his work.

Mr. Bassett was a senior partner in the firm of Bassett, Donaldson & Hafer. He was a member of the American, Washington State and Seattle-King County Bar Associations, the College Club and the Masons. He was an Army veteran of World War I.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia; a son, Stephen S. Bassett, Woodinville, two daughters, Mrs. Don Coutts, Marina Del Rey, Calif., and Mrs. Todd Smavely, Torrance, Calif., and two half sisters, Mary and Estelle Bassett, and a half brother, Harry Bassett, all of Washington, D.C.

1940 Federal Census of Renton, King County, WA (3 Apr 1940)James B. Bassett 39 M Head WA Chehalis School Teacher Public HSGladys 32 F Wife CA King Co.Roger 1 M Son WA(#38B141.4)

1940 Federal Census of Seattle, King County, WA (12 Apr 1940)Harry H. Bassett (Wd) 63 M Head NY Same Laborer(Living at 622 West 51st Street)Harry Harris Bassett married Jessie M. Haynes on 28 Jul 1924 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

1940 Federal Census of Collins, Pierce County, WA (18 Apr 1940)Edgar J. Bessett 45 M Head NY Chelan, WA Laborer Building ConstructionStephanie 38 F Wife CN Chelan, WARalph E. 15 M Son WA Chelan, WARonald A. 13 M Son OR Chelan, Wa(Edgar born 23 May 1894 (WWII) in Rochester, New York.)

The Wenatchee World, Washington, Sunday, September 30, 2012Ralph E. Bessett

Ralph E. Bessett, 88, of East Wenatchee, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. He had resided in East Wenatchee for 21 years and had been a longtime banker. Survivors include his children, Barbara Bessett of East Wenatchee, Dana

Bessett of Costa Rica and David Bessett of Wenatchee. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

1940 Federal Census of Fort Lewis, Pierce County, WA (1 Apr 1940)Willis H. Bassett 25 M NY U.S. Army(#151B252.222.4)

1940 Federal Census of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA (29 Apr 1940)Benjamin E. Bassett 31 M Head MA Same Part Owner Commercial GlassPearl 31 F Wife WA SameDianne 5 F Daughter WA(Living at 5832 S. Puget Sound) (#392.425.541.1)

1940 Federal Census of Chewelah, Stevens County, WA (23 Apr 1940)William A. Bassett 43 M Head OR Same Crusher Man Magnesite? QuarryEvelyn B. 43 F Wife MN Same(#14B77C.312.3)

STATE – WEST VIRGINIA

1940 Federal Census of St. Albans, Kanawha County, WV (17 Apr 1940)George S. Bassitt 63 M Head Syria Same Owner Manager Dept. StoreNahala 56 F Wife Syria SameHassib B. 27 M Son WV Same Clerk Dept. Store(Living at 417 Sixth Avenue) (#107B221)Living next door1940 Federal Census of St. Albans, Kanawha County, WV (17 Apr 1940)Adeeb E. Bassitt 32 M Head WV Same Manager Department StoreHelen M. 28 F Wife WV SameGeorge E. 10 M Son WV SameHelen M. 7 F Daughter WV SameWilliam C. 4 M Son(Living at 413 Sixth Avenue) (#107B221.1)

STATE – WISCONSIN

1940 Federal Census of Mondovi, Buffalo County, WI (13 Apr 1940)Harold Bassett 43 M Head IL Eau Claire Mechanic GarageFlorence C. 37 F Wife WI Eau ClaireMarjorie L. 19 F Daughter WI Eau Claire Eugene H. 14 M Son WI Eau Claire New WorkerBarbara J. 2 F Daughter WI Eau Claire(#324B)

1940 Federal Census of Minocqua, Oneida County, WI (24 Apr 1940)Edward J. Bassett 34 M Head WI Proprietor Seasonal Garage BusinessIna 33 F Wife KY(#681.221.611)

1940 Federal Census of Minocqua, Oneida County, WI (30 Apr 1940Francis H. Bassett 33 M Head WI Farmer FarmMarion B. 33 F Wife WIBarbra M. 9 F Daughter WI

Richard J. 7 M Son WI(#681.221.612)

1940 Federal Census of Appleton, Outagamie County, WI (11 Apr 1940)Elton W. Bassett 29 M Head WI Same * Salesman Alyce M. 27 F Wife WI Same Beautician Beauty Parlor(Living at 1214 North Drew St.) (* Salesman Refrigerator Sales & Service(#490B1)

1940 Federal Census of Appleton, Outagamie County, WI (8 Apr 1940)Wm. Bassett 59 M Head MI Same Salesman Car partsEdith 53 F Wife DN SameCharles 22 M Son WI Same Meter Dept. Electric Light Co.(Living at 3235 Outagamie) (#490B)

1940 Federal Census of Whitestown, Vernon County, WI (8 May 1940)George Bassett 34 M Head WI Same Farmer FarmHelen 34 F Wife IL SameKenneth 14 M Son IL SameBobby 6 M Son WI Same(#361.524.636)