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Jeremiah Bassett 1759–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1759

Birth Location: West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 06 Mar 1821

Death Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Father: John Bassett

Mother: Mercy Newcomb

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Simpson

Children(s): Elizabeth Basset, Jeremiah Bassett, LUTHER BASSETT, Martha Bassett, Rachel Bassett, Sarah Bassett

The story of Jeremiah Bassett began in 1759 in West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA. Jeremiah Bassett married Elizabeth Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Basset, Jeremiah Bassett, Luther Bassett, Martha Margaret Bassett, Rachel Bassett, Sarah Bassett. Jeremiah Bassett passed away in 1821 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • The story of Jeremiah Bassett began in 1759 in West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA.
  • Jeremiah Bassett married Elizabeth Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Basset, Jeremiah Bassett, Luther Bassett, Martha Margaret Bassett, Rachel Bassett, Sarah Bassett.
  • Jeremiah Bassett passed away in 1821 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bassett
1716–1781
Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
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Mercy Newcomb
1720–1765
Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Simpson
1758–1844
Birth Location: Sussex County, New Jersey
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Basset
1792–1843
Birth Location: Bethlehem, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
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Jeremiah Bassett
1783–1821
Birth Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
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LUTHER BASSETT
1788–1875
Birth Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
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Martha Bassett
1790–1845
Birth Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
MB
Rachel Bassett
1790–
Birth Location: Bethlehem, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
RB
Sarah Bassett
1795–1875
Birth Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
SB

Jeremiah Bassett's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Bassett
1759–1821
Birth Place: West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Parents
John Bassett
1716–1781
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Mercy Newcomb
1720–1765
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
William Bassett
1680–1744
Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail Beirne
1684–1764
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
William Newcomb
1702–1736
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Bathsheba Bourne
1703–1787
Sandwich, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
William III
1648–1732
Sara Hood
1657–1721
Elisha Bourne
1641–1706
Patience Skef
1652–1716
Peter Newcomb
1674–1723
Mary Smith
1679–1723
Meletiah Bourne
1673–1742
Desire Chipman
1678–1705
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bassett
1624–1703
Mary Raynesford
1632–1694
Richard Sr.
1625–1695
Mary Newhall
1632–1728
Richard Bourne
1610–1682
Bathsheba Hallett
1616–1670
James Skiffe
1611–1687
Margaret Reaves
1617–1673
Andrew Jr
1640–1708
Sarah Young
1642–1674
Shobal Smith
1654–1734
Abigail Skiffe
1666–1718
Shearjashub Esq.
1644–1718
Bathshua Skiffe
1645–1714
John Chipman
1621–1708
Hope Howland
1629–1682

Jeremiah Bassett's Descendants

1.
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Jeremiah Bassett (1759–06 Mar 1821) m. Elizabeth Simpson (1758–30 Aug 1844)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Basset 1792–1843 m. David (Davis Shannon) Sr. 1791–1884
    1. 1. Mark (Thompson) Shannon 1836–1910 m. Elizabeth Miller 1837–1915
      1. 1. Arthur (Smith) Shannon 1872–1939 m. Ellen (Elizabeth) Hicks 1880–1969
        1. 1. Harold (Gordon) Shannon 1908–1986 m. Alice (Ellen) McAllister 1912–
        2. 2. Arthur (Earl) Shannon 1899–1953 m. Alice (May) Lawliss 1905–1976
        3. 3. Rosabell Shannon 1902–1989 m. Charles Gray 1900–1957
        4. 4. Neil (Herbert Shannon) Sr. 1912–1977 m. Anna (Louise) Pierson 1922–
        5. 5. Elwood (William) Shannon 1914–1971
        6. 6. George (Walton) Shannon 1920–1980 m. Dolores (Grace) Canfield 1926–1961
      2. 2. James (Albert) Shannon 1857–
      3. 3. David (S.) Shannon 1858–1876
      4. 4. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Shannon 1862– m. Percy Snyder 1862–
        1. 1. Snyder 1891–
        2. 2. Henry Snyder 1889–1891
      5. 5. Willie Shannon 1864–
      6. 6. Rosetta (B "Rose") Shannon 1866–1940 m. Henry (T.) Brink 1864–1907
        1. 1. Katharine Brink 1896–1969
      7. 7. Saidie Shannon 1883–
    2. 2. Rebecca (Ann) Shannon 1827–1903
    3. 3. Silas (Cook) Shannon 1820–1875
    4. 4. Jeremiah (B) Shannon 1819–1865
    5. 5. Rosetta (Miller) Shannon 1825–1908
    6. 6. David (Davis Shannon) Jr. 1833–1914 m. Christian (Amanda) Potter 1841–1915
      1. 1. Jessie Shannon 1861–1895
      2. 2. Claude (Elwood Shannon) Sr 1862–1934 m. Mabel (Catherine Elizabeth) Wolf 1880–1945 m. Emma (A) MNU 1866–
        1. 1. Claude (Elwood Shannon) Jr. 1916–2001 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Moore 1922–2017
        2. 2. Catherine (W) Shannon 1911–
    7. 7. Mary (Margaret) Shannon 1825–1862
      1. 1. David (S) Hildebrant 1850–1909
    8. 8. Samuel Shannon 1812–
    9. 9. Margaret Shannon 1839–
    10. 10. Lydia (Ann) Shannon 1827–
    11. 11. James (N) Shannon 1832–1910
  2. 2. Jeremiah Bassett 1783–1821
  3. 3. LUTHER BASSETT 1788–1875
  4. 4. Martha ((Margaret)) Bassett 1790–1845
  5. 5. Rachel Bassett 1790–
  6. 6. Sarah Bassett 1795–1875

Jeremiah Bassett's Timeline

5 Records

1759
1759
Birth of Jeremiah Bassett in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
1759
1759
Birth of Jeremiah Bassett in West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
1782
30 May 1782
Age 23
Jeremiah Bassett was married in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States
1821
06 Mar 1821
Age 62
Death of Jeremiah Bassett in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
1821
6 Apr 1821
Age 62
Jeremiah Bassett - Probate in Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: West Creek, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 May 1782
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hunterdon
    Record Source: New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Mar 1821
    Event Place: Hunterdon County, New Jersey
    Record Source: New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Hunterdon County); Probate Place: Hunterdon, New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1821
    Event Place: Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Hunterdon County); Probate Place: Hunterdon, New Jersey
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