Major Nathan Bassett, I

Nathan Bassett, Sr Birth 25 Sep 1667 Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA Death 16 Nov 1743 (aged 76) Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA Burial Chilmark Cemetery Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map Memorial ID 5848085 ·Find A Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5848085/nathan-bassett

He was a blacksmith and in all deeds called a "gentleman". He was also a man of large influence and a benefactor to the church, donating to it a site for its location in 1724 on Abel's Hill. His will 1-31-1740 was proved 1-29-1743. It is noted that both husband and wife made their wills on the same day and d. within eight days of each other, both being over 70 yrs. of age. From: "Colonial Families of Martha's Vineyard" by Charles Edward Banks

He was the son of William Bassett and Mary Rainsford, and the husband of Mary Huckins.

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Nathan Bassett was a blacksmith and in all deeds called a "gentleman". He was also a man of large influence and a benefactor to the church, donating to it a site for its location in 1724 on Abel's Hill. His will 1-31-1740 was proved 1-29-1743. It is noted that both husband and wife made their wills on the same day and d. within eight days of each other, both being over 70 yrs. of age. From: "Colonial Families of Martha's Vineyard" by Charles Edward BanksHe was the son of William Bassett and Mary Rainsford, and the husband of Mary Huckins.
Originally Created by: P FazziniRecord added: Aug 27, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 57759266 Source Link: https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000175875251855label=@S489@