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Seth Bassett 1787–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1787

Birth Location: Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Death Date: 3 Mar 1876

Death Location: Bridgewater Center, Windsor County, Vermont, USA

Father: Hayward Bassett

Mother: Lois Damon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Meacham

Children(s): John Bassett, Rufus Bassett

The story of Seth Bassett began in 1787 in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts. In 1850, Seth Bassett resided in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont. In 1860, Seth Bassett resided in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States. Seth Bassett married Elizabeth Meacham, and had children including John Sylvester Bassett, Rufus J Bassett. Seth Bassett passed away in 1876 in Bridgewater Center, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Seth Bassett began in 1787 in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts.
  • In 1850, Seth Bassett resided in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont.
  • In 1860, Seth Bassett resided in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
  • Seth Bassett married Elizabeth Meacham, and had children including John Sylvester Bassett, Rufus J Bassett.
  • Seth Bassett passed away in 1876 in Bridgewater Center, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hayward Bassett
1754–1844
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Lois Damon
1757–1813
Birth Location: Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Meacham
1788–1865
Birth Location: Fair Haven, Rutland, Vermont
EM

Children(s)

John Bassett
1817–1900
Birth Location: Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
JB
Rufus Bassett
1825–1861
Birth Location: Windsor County, Vermont
RB

Seth Bassett's Ancestors

Self
Seth Bassett
1787–1876
Birth Place: Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
Hayward Bassett
1754–1844
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Lois Damon
1757–1813
Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Seth Bassett
1715–1776
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Mary Hayward
1718–1776
Raynham, Bristol, Massachusetts
Noah (Damon) Jr.
1723–1799
Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Hannah Merrifield
1737–
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
William Sr.
1667–1734
Mary Bumpas
1684–1719
Joseph Jr.
1673–1758
Sarah Crossman
1686–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Bassett
1635–1712
Mary Lapham
1641–1676
Joseph Crossman
1659–
Sarah Alden
1665–1713

Seth Bassett's Descendants

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Seth Bassett (24 Aug 1787–3 Mar 1876) m. Elizabeth Meacham (23 Nov 1788–5 Nov 1865)
  1. 1. John (Sylvester) Bassett 1817–1900 m. Rachel (Elvira) White 1821–1887
    1. 1. Elvira (E.) Bassett 1842–1938 m. Alonzo (Norman) Townsend 1846–1926
    2. 2. Seth (Howard) Bassett 1845–1927 m. Betsey (Olinda) Wyman 1848–1919
      1. 1. Ernest (Elwin) Bassett 1877–1947
      2. 2. Luna (J.) Bassett 1880–1961
      3. 3. Talmage (Wyman) Bassett 1872–1941 m. Allura (Carrie) Bennett 1870–1912
        1. 1. Walter (Irving) Bassett 1899–1982
        2. 2. Lena (Vaughan) Bassett 1898–1962 m. Howard (Boynton) Slayton 1894–1924 m. Carl (John) Anderson 1878–
        3. 3. Marjorie (Rachel) Bassett 1902–1988 m. Reno (Lewis) Atwood 1897–1983
        4. 4. Milton (Albert) Bassett 1905–1987 m. Cecile (Alice) Prior 1908–1987
        5. 5. Mabel (Lucie) Bassett 1905–1928
      4. 4. Ida (May) Bassett 1874–1950
      5. 5. Bettina (Florence) Bassett 1884–1960 m. Edwin (J.) Wells 1862–1955
        1. 1. Edwin (Ray) Wells 1906–1992 m. Dorothy (Irene) Townsend 1907–1999
      6. 6. Infant Bassett 1886–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (G.) Bassett 1845–1912 m. Munroe Metcalf 1847–1924
      1. 1. Bertha (Minerva) Metcalf 1885–1957
      2. 2. Frank Metcalf 1872–1904
      3. 3. Elizabeth (May) Metcalf 1875–
      4. 4. Lura (M.) Metcalf 1881–1975
      5. 5. Dora Metcalf 1870–
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) Bassett 1848–1928 m. Austin Sloan 1834–1885 m. Stephen (A.) Sanderson 1846–
    5. 5. Edgar (E.) Bassett 1850–1943 m. Amanda (Mahala) Fay 1857–1939
      1. 1. Bertha (A.) Bassett 1880–1955 m. George (Washington) Badger 1873–1938
        1. 1. Everett (E.) Badger 1901–
        2. 2. Rachel (B.) Badger 1920–
        3. 3. Ruth (A.) Badger 1917–
        4. 4. G. (Warren) Badger 1922–
        5. 5. Reba (A.) Badger 1921–
      2. 2. Flora (Ettoline) Bassett 1876–1959 m. Edwin (James) Wood 1873–1945
        1. 1. Ethel (F.) Wood 1906–2003
        2. 2. Hilda (M.) Wood 1909–1967
        3. 3. Lena (Amanda) Wood 1903–1998
        4. 4. Gerald (B.) Wood 1899–1973
        5. 5. Maurice (E.) Wood 1901–1991
        6. 6. Ehrick (Jason) Wood 1913–1991
        7. 7. Verona (Emily) Wood 1916–2016
      3. 3. Eunice (Arabella) Bassett 1893–1963 m. Henry (John) Gramling 1892–1962
      4. 4. Erich Bassett 1899–1900
      5. 5. Annie (Elvira) Bassett 1878–1938 m. Lorenzo (John) Peoples 1877–1951
        1. 1. Orvis (L.) Peoples 1903–
        2. 2. Ferris (A.) Peoples 1901–
        3. 3. Ralph (E.) Peoples 1899–
        4. 4. Ellery (V.) Peoples 1918–
      6. 6. Ethel (R.) Bassett 1881–1884
    6. 6. Frank (Herbert) Bassett 1853–1938 m. Lizzie (Ella) Pratt 1870–
      1. 1. Elwin Bassett 1900–
      2. 2. Gracie Bassett 1888–
    7. 7. Sylvester (E.) Bassett 1858– m. Agnes Ewing 1870–
      1. 1. John (Henry) Bassett 1900–
    8. 8. Alvina Bassett 1859–
    9. 9. Sepha (L.) Bassett 1860–
    10. 10. Fred Bassett 1862–1938
  2. 2. Rufus (J.) Bassett 1825–1861 m. Harriet (C.) Salter 1827–
    1. 1. Wellington (Franklin) Bassett 1850–1931 m. Amanda Wheeler 1849– m. Jane (W.) Pulley 1845–1932
      1. 1. Eva (Jane) Bassett 1886–1975 m. George (Winfield) Lamphere 1883–1967
        1. 1. Richard (Wellington) Lamphere 1915–2003 m. Alice (Eunice) Avery 1914–2000
      2. 2. Infant Bassett 1881–
      3. 3. Edith (Gertrude) Bassett 1882–1969 m. Frederick (Augustus Dodge) Jr. 1878–1972
        1. 1. Infant Dodge 1907–1907
      4. 4. Harriet (Mary) Bassett 1877–1949 m. Leslie (H.) Cleveland 1873–1946
      5. 5. James (Wellington) Bassett 1879–1910 m. Lena Bourdon 1882–1968
      6. 6. Francis (Percivel) Bassett 1883–1964

Seth Bassett's Timeline

5 Records

1787
24 Aug 1787
Birth of Seth Bassett in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
1850
1850
Age 63
Seth Bassett resided here in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
1860
1860
Age 73
Seth Bassett resided here in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
1870
1870
Age 83
Seth Bassett resided here in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
1876
3 Mar 1876
Age 89
Death of Seth Bassett in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1787
    Event Place: Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: 61; Image: 131.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_930; Page: 170B; Image: .
    [5] Vermont, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_930; Page: 170B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: 61; Image: 131.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records
    [2] Vermont, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridgewater Center, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Find a Grave Index
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