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Roswell C Baskett 1897–1985

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Roswell Baskett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 May 1897 · Rockford, Spokane, Washington, United States
Died 22 Jan 1985 · Costa Mesa, Orange, California, USA
Father C M Baskett
Mother Martha Isabelle Dail
Spouse Matilda Baskett
Children Gerald Baskett, Jack Baskett, Marcon Baskett, Richard Baskett, Robert Harold Baskett
Siblings Charles Edward Baskett, Effa H Basket, Ida May Baskett Buster, Julia Ann Baskett, Lucille Maureen Baskett Whipple, Mary B Baskett, Maude Christina Baskett, Rufus N Baskett, Scott Ezra Baskett
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … California, Death Index Washington, Birth Records Washington, King County Delayed Births
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Roswell C Baskett began in 1897 in Rockford, Spokane, Washington, United States. In 1900, Roswell C Baskett resided in Rockford, Spokane, Washington, USA. In 1910, Roswell C Baskett resided in Mcintosh, Spokane, Washington, USA. Roswell C Baskett married matilda baskett, and had children including gerald baskett, jack baskett, marcon baskett, richard baskett, robert harold baskett. Roswell C Baskett passed away in 1985 in Costa Mesa, Orange, California, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Death Records California, Death Index

  9. 9
    Birth Records Washington, Birth Records

  10. 10
    Record Washington, King County Delayed Births

Life Timeline

1897
Birth of Roswell C Baskett in Rockford, Spokane, Washington, United States
Birth
1900
Roswell C Baskett resided here in Rockford, Spokane, Washington, USA
Residence
1910
Roswell C Baskett resided here in Mcintosh, Spokane, Washington, USA
Residence
1930
Roswell C Baskett resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Residence
1935
Roswell C Baskett resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Residence
1940
Roswell C Baskett resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Residence
1985
Death of Roswell C Baskett in Costa Mesa, Orange, California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roswell Baskett

This ancestor line traces from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England (1525) to Rockford, Spokane, Washington, United States (1897) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roswell Baskett (1897–1985) was born in Rockford, Spokane, Washington, United States and died in Costa Mesa, Orange, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Roswell in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

C M Baskett
Father
Martha Isabelle Dail
Mother

Roswell Baskett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roswell C Baskett PTP
1897–1985
Rockford, Spokane, Washington, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Roswell Baskett's Descendants

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Roswell C Baskett PTP 1897–1985