Samuel Bassett, Gent.

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Samuel Bassett was born on 4 Feb 1693 in Chilmark, Massachusetts Bay to Nathan Bassett and Mary (Huckins) Bassett. He is the brother of Ruth Bassett, Cornelius Bassett, Elizabeth (Bassett) Smith, Barachiah Bassett and Hope (Bassett) Tisdale. He married Martha (Pease) Bassett. He is the father of Sarah (Bassett) Norton. Samuel died on 20 Nov 1770. Profile manager: Whitney Rapp Profile last modified 9 Nov 2017 | Created 9 May 2014

Biography

Mary & Nathan Bassett's son Samuel was born 04 Feb 1693 in Chilmark, Massachusetts Bay. [1]

Sources

↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZST-6RZ : 4 December 2014), Nathan Bassett in entry for Samuel Bassett, 04 Feb 1693; citing CHILMARK,DUKES,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823599 IT 3.

Acknowledgement

Bassett-1491 was created by Lisa Franklin through the import of BarbaraStephanieSarradet-ancsAndChildren.ged on May 7, 2014.

Inventory of estate He was one of the wealthiest men on the island, and his estate was valued at £1, 265 7s. 10d.

He was styled "gentleman" and held many public offices including deputy sheriff.

Samuel was a blacksmith who held many public offices in Edgartown including deputy sheriff. He also owned large tracts of land in Edgartown and Chilmark. He was known to be one of the wealthiest men on the island.

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