5032. William Addison "Bark" Jackson-428
From Bill White, descendant: William, more often called "Bark" or "W. A." lived most of his life on a farm near Jane Lew. He had little formal education but excelled in mathematics. He was a dealer in livestock and traded in several counties. He was known as a man of his word. he owned real estate and had interests in several businesses.
1900 Census Dist 64, Hackers Creek, Lewis Co., West Virginia
Jackson, William A. head W M Apr 1865 35 married 1yr WV WV VA
Jackson, Blanch wife W F Feb 1870 30 married 1yr WV WV WV
Jackson, Robert P. son W M Dec 1888 11 single WV WV WV (child of 1st marriage)
Jackson, Irene dau W F Nov 1890 9 single WV WV WV (child of 1st marriage)
Jackson, Straley C. son W M May 1899 1 single WV WV WV (child of 2nd marriage)
Henderson, Maud servant W F Apr 1877 23 single WV VA WV
8077. Robert Pomeroy Jackson-1880
His death certificate states that he was a single farmer.
1900 Census Dist 64, Hackers Creek, Lewis Co., West Virginia
Jackson, William A. head W M Apr 1865 35 married 1yr WV WV VA
Jackson, Blanch wife W F Feb 1870 30 married 1yr WV WV WV
Jackson, Robert P. son W M Dec 1888 11 single WV WV WV (child of 1st marriage)
Jackson, Irene dau W F Nov 1890 9 single WV WV WV (child of 1st marriage)
Jackson, Straley C. son W M May 1899 1 single WV WV WV (child of 2nd marriage)
Henderson, Maud servant W F Apr 1877 23 single WV VA WV
From Bill White, descendant: Sarah Blanche Hall was only twelve days old when her mother Sarah Straley Hall died, February. 27, 1870. Joseph (Son of Christian and Christina Straley) and Mary - the grandparents - took the baby into their home. Both English and German were spoken. Her bachelor uncle Joshua taught her to read in the Bible at the age of four. During her stay in this home she was taught to knit, cook, ride horses (side saddle) and play the organ. Later in life she gave music lessons and used her horse for transportation. She also gained knowledge of herbs and home remedies made from plants grown for that purpose.
She graduated from the West Virginia Normal and Classical Academy of Buckhannon, June 18, 1891 and taught in its model school.
8079. Straley 'Clifford' Jackson-1882
From Bill White descendant: Clifford was a very successful farmer all of his life. He lived with his father, Bark, until his father's death and for the last several years they were partners in the farming business. He also bought and sold cattle in the surrounding counties where he had the reputation of being a very honest trader whose word was as good as a notarized contract. After his father's death he continued to live in the same house with his widowed sister, who also farmed.
8080. James Addison Jackson-1883
From Bill White, descendant: James attended Otterbein College in Westerville Ohio majoring in Law until World War I began. He volunteered to join the Army and was waiting to be shipped to France when the war ended. When he returned he took up farming eventually owning over 650 acres of prime farmland just east of Jane Lew on the Berlin road. He was known as a very successful farmer
5033. Anna Mariah Jackson-236
1900 Lewis county, West Virginia (Hackers Creek Dist 64, June 7, 1900, pgs 137B & 138A, house 55, family 55)
JAMES W JACKSON 67 m mrd 44 head Feb 1832 WV WV WV capitalist
SALLIE A JACKSON 67 f mrd 44 wife Oct 1832 VA VA VA 6 children / 5 living
ANNA M BRYAN 33 f mrd 10 dau May 1867 WV WV VA 4 children / 3 living
DAVID L BRYAN 48 m mrd 10 s-law May 1857 PA PA PA commercial trader
MINTER E JACKSON 29 m mrd 1 son Aug 1870 WV WV VA salesman dry goods
ALEXINDY JACKSON 27 f mrd 1 d-law Mar 1873 WV WV WV 0 children / 0 living
HARRY J BRYAN 9 m sng g-son Nov 1890 WV PA WV
ANNA N BRYAN 7 f sng g-dau Oct 1892 WV PA WV
MARY G BRYAN 3 f sng g-dau Oct 1896 WV PA WV
MARY H LEE 8 f sng blk servant Dec 1891 WV WV WV servant
JOHN W LACY 31 m sng blk servant Jan 1869 WV WV WV servant
8088. Robert Bryan-8393
Bill White notes that Robert died after shooting the wadding from a toy pistol in his head. The cause of death was blood poisoing.
No death info found in SSDI or in WV Vitals Online.
5034. Minter Earl Jackson-237
1930 Lewis county, West Virginia (Hackers Creek Dist 15, Jane Lew, April 5, 1930, pg 136A, house 80, family 81)
MINTER E JACKSON 59 m mrd 30 head WV WV VA retail merchant general store
ALLIE B 56 f mrd 27 wife WV WV WV
MARY M 28 f sng dau WV WV WV teacher at high school
GEORGE W.-? 26 m sng son WV WV WV
8093. Mary M. Jackson-1874
MARY M. JACKSON
Mary M. Jackson, 98, of Jane Lew, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at 8:45 a.m., at The Home on the Hill, operated by Shirley Burrows of Route Two, Jane Lew.
She was born December 04, 1901, at Jane Lew, a daughter of the late Minter Earl and Allcinda Blake Cookman Jackson.
Surviving are two first cousins, Christine Jackson White of Jane Lew and Mary Goodloe Hall of Frederick, Md. - not found.
She was preceded in death by one brother, George Jackson; and one niece, Julia Jackson Nichols.
Miss Jackson was a Methodist.
A funeral service was held at Morris Funeral Home in Jane Lew, Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m., with Clifford N. West officiating. Interment followed in the Broad Run Cemetery.Source:
The Weston Democrat--Wednesday, April 19, 2000, page 4B.
Transcribed by Barbara Palmer, Member of Hackers Creek Pioneer Descentants, Jane Lew, WV.
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Mary Jackson's $2.2 million gift to provide scholarships for Lewis County students to attend WVU
The West Virginia University Foundation has received $2.2 million from the estate of Mary Jackson of Jane Lew to provide scholarships for students from Lewis County to attend WVU. She had earned a master's degree in education from WVU in 1928.The Mary M. Jackson Scholarship Fund will benefit students who qualify for admission to WVU and meet national guidelines for need. First preference will be given to students who reside in Jane Lew.
"This fund will enable generations of Lewis County students, many of whom would not otherwise have the opportunity, to attend the University," said F. Duke Perry, president of the WVU Foundation. "Scholarship funds, such as the one provided by Mary Jackson, enable the University to expand its capacity of assisting deserving students -- a cornerstone of WVU's land-grant mission."
Jackson, who died in April at the age of 98, lived most of her life in Jane Lew, where her family operated a general store. She taught junior high school in Jane Lew and Ohio and also worked in the State Education Office in Charleston. Following her retirement, she traveled, spending time in the Far East and Europe.Jackson attended Mary Baldwin College, received a bachelor's degree in education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and was active in the Chi Omega Sorority.
According to Jackson Anderson, a long-time family friend and her attorney, Jackson strongly believed in education and family. She also was very interested in the history of Jane Lew and her family. Jackson had one brother, the late George J. Jackson of Clarksburg.
The scholarship endowment was created through the WVU Foundation in conjunction with Building Greatness, Campaign: West Virginia University, a $250 million fundraising effort it is conducting on behalf of the University. The Foundation, a private non-profit organization, is the designated agency to receive and administer gifts from private individuals and organizations for the benefit of WVU and its affiliated organizations.
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From
STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS 2001
Presented by WVU President David C. Hardesty February 12, 2001
Another exceptional gift-$2.2 million-comes from the estate of Mary Jackson of Jane Lew. Ms. Jackson strongly believed in education and family and earned her master’s degree in education from WVU. She taught middle school and also worked in the West Virginia Department of Education. Her gift is for scholarships to benefit WVU students who are residents of Lewis County, with a preference to those from Jane Lew.
From the WVU Alumni Magazine:
$2.2 Million Gift Assists Lewis County Students
The WVU Foundation has received $2.2 million from the estate of Mary Jackson of Jane Lew, West Virginia, to provide scholarships for students from Lewis County to attend WVU. Jackson earned a master's degree in education from WVU in 1928. The Mary M. Jackson Scholarship Fund will benefit students who qualify for admission to WVU and meet national guidelines for need. First preference will be given to students who reside in Jane Lew. "This fund will enable generations of Lewis County students, many of whom would not otherwise have the opportunity, to attend the University," said F. Duke Perry, president of the WVU Foundation. "Scholarship funds, such as the one provided by Mary Jackson, enable the University to expand its capacity of assisting deserving students-a cornerstone of WVU's land-grant mission." Jackson, who died in April 2000 at the age of 98, lived most of her life in Jane Lew, where her family operated a general store. She taught junior high school students in Jane Lew and Ohio, and worked in the state education office in Charleston. Following her retirement she traveled, spending time in the Far East and Europe. Jackson attended Mary Baldwin College, received a bachelor's degree in education from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and was active in the Chi Omega Sorority. According to Jackson Anderson, a long-time family friend and her attorney, Jackson strongly believed in education and family. She also was very interested in the history of Jane Lew and her family. Jackson had one brother, the late George J. Jackson of Clarksburg. The scholarship endowment was created through the WVU Foundation in conjunction with Building Greatness, Campaign: West Virginia University, a $250 million fund-raising effort it is conducting on behalf of the University.
8096. Evert Shope Ward-187
The Jackson Ledger spells his name Ebert Shobe Ward. I don't know which is correct.
5037. James Minter Davis-194
1900 Census Dist 56, Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado
Davis, James head W M June 1858 41 married 14yrs VA VA VA
Davis, Maggie wife W F Oct 1868 31 married 14yrs 1ch/1 lvg VA VA VA
Davis, Joseph son W M Sept 1888 11 single CO VA VA
1900 Census Dist 56, Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado
Davis, James head W M June 1858 41 married 14yrs VA VA VA
Davis, Maggie wife W F Oct 1868 31 married 14yrs 1ch/1 lvg VA VA VA
Davis, Joseph son W M Sept 1888 11 single CO VA VA
8102. James Joseph Davis-197
1900 Census Dist 56, Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado
Davis, James head W M June 1858 41 married 14yrs VA VA VA
Davis, Maggie wife W F Oct 1868 31 married 14yrs 1ch/1 lvg VA VA VA
Davis, Joseph son W M Sept 1888 11 single CO VA VAJames Joseph Davis is a descendant of two Jackson branches:
he is grand-son of Ellen Jackson and William Davis, gr-grandson of Capt. Stephen Jackson and Hannah Bailey and
gr-gr-grandson of Capt. Stephen Jackson and Elizabeth Pomeroy plus
he is also gr-gr-grandson of Susannah Jackson and Benjamin Bassel Sr.
5044. Benjamin J. Bassel-3778
The following information was contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
From the book, A MEMORIAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF McLENNAN, FALLS, BELL AND CORYELL COUNTIES, TEXAS: Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1893, Page 869
"Benjamin, who served through the war, was captured at Arkansas Post, remained a prisoner nine months, was wounded at Missionary Ridge, and after the war settled in Erath county, where he died about 1880."U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Benjamin Bassel
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Texas
Regiment Name: 10 Texas Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 10th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Nelson's)
COMPANY: H,K
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M227 roll 2American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Benjamin Bassel
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Texas
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private. Enlisted in Company H, 10th Infantry Regiment TexasCENSUS: 1870 Texas, Coryell County, Precinct 5, P.O. Ranis Creek, Page 5 & 6, Stamped: 312
M593-1581 Image 104
dwelling 36 family 35, taken 26 September, 1870
BASEL, Benjamin, (31), M W, Farmer, 2500 300, VA
Elizabeth, (32), F W, Keeping house, GA
Anna, (5), F W, TX
William, (3), M W, TX
FOX, Lucy, (17), F W, VACENSUS: 1880 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville, District: 3rd, Page 19C, Stamped 128
dwelling 75 family 75
RASSEL, Ben, W M, (40), Miller, VA VA VA
E.B., W F, (442), wife, keeping house, GA GA GA
A.M., W F, (14), daughter, at home, TX VA GA
William, W M, (13), son, at home, TX VA GA
Charles, W M, (5), son, TX VA GA
L.R.B., W M, (1), son, TX VA GA
Sources: 425
Elizabeth "Bettie" Sydnor Davenport-22996
The following information was contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
Elizabeth's husband & son's names were taken from an e-mail dated 7/14/2005 from HW-Davenport@wui.edu, regarding Davenports by generations.
CENSUS: 1850 Georgia, Campbell Co., 10 District, page 408
dwelling 81 family 81, taken 15 August 1850
Wm. Davenport, (53), Occupation: Farmer, Born: GA
Elizabeth S., (50) Born: GA
Jno. A., male, (18), Born: GA
Mary O.A., (16), Born: GA
Wm. H., (13), Born: GA
E.S., female, (11), Born: GA (Elizabeth
S.S., male, (9), Born: GA
J.H., male, (20), Occupation: Farmer, Born: GA
Sarah D., (20), Born: GA
C.C., male, (7), Born: GA
M.W., female, (4), Born: GA
W.G., male, (4), Born: GABirth Date: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/georgia/d/wmdvbprt.html
CENSUS: 1860 Georgia, Campbell Co., Post Office: Campbellton, Page No., 67
dwelling 545 family 507, taken 27 June 1860
William Davenport, (63), $1,200, $50
Elizabeth, (60)
Sarah, (34)
Elizabeth, (22)
Samuel, (18)
Charles, (16)
Margaret, (14)CENSUS: 1870 Texas, Coryell County, Precinct 5, P.O. Ranis Creek, Page 5 & 6, Stamped: 312
M593-1581 Image 104
dwelling 36 family 35, taken 26 September, 1870
BASEL, Benjamin, (31), M W, Farmer, 2500 300, VA
Elizabeth, (32), F W, Keeping house, GA
Anna, (5), F W, TX
William, (3), M W, TX
FOX, Lucy, (17), F W, VACENSUS: 1880 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville, District: 3rd, Page 19C, Stamped 128
dwelling 75 family 75
RASSEL, Ben, W M, (40), Miller, VA VA VA
E.B., W F, (442), wife, keeping house, GA GA GA
A.M., W F, (14), daughter, at home, TX VA GA
William, W M, (13), son, at home, TX VA GA
Charles, W M, (5), son, TX VA GA
L.R.B., W M, (1), son, TX VA GACENSUS: 1900 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville, E.D. 66, Page 1B
T623_1631
dwelling 17 family 17, taken 1st June 1900 by Eugene Moon
BUSSELL, E.S. Mrs., Head, W F, Jan 1839, (61), widow, GA VA GA, Landlord
Reed B., son, W M, Mar 1879, (21), TX VA GA, salesman-dry goodsCENSUS: 1910 Texas, Erath Co., Stephenville, Voting Precinct 27, Ward 3, E.D. 17, Page 25B
T624_1550 Image 605
dwelling 552 family 554, taken 18 May 1910 by W R McClellan
BASSELL, Elizabeth, Head, F W, (71), widow, 5 children 2 living, GA VA VA
Reid B., son, M W, (31), single, TX WV GA, salesman-dry goods storeCENSUS: 1920 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville, Precinct 1, E.D. 5 Page 2B
T625_1801 Image 97
dwelling 35 family 37, living on Devine Street, taken 6 January 1920 by Mrs. Della E. Bostick
BASSEL, Elizabeth, Head, Owns, F W, (76), Married, GA GA GA
Rud B., son, M W, (37), single, TX GA GA, salesman-dry goods store
8110. Benjamin J. Bassel-22999
The following information was contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1900 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville City, E.D. 66, Page 15A, Stamped 74
T623_1631
dwelling 288 family 292, taken 22nd June 1900 by Eugene Moon
BASSELL Benj., Head, W M, Sep 1874, (25), married 1 year, TX VA GA, Implement merchant
Gertrude L., wife, F W, Nov 1878, (21), TX IN TX
STRAUGHAN (or STRINGHAM), Lanham, brother-in-law, M W, Jan 1887, (13), single, TX IN TX, at school
BELL, Lucy, servant, B F, Mar 1876, (24), single TX TN TNCENSUS: 1910 Texas, Erath County, Voter Precinct No. 27, Stephenville Town, Ward 1, E.D. 17, Sheet 26A Stamped 26
T624_1550 Image 606
dwelling 653 family 565, taken 19 May 1910 by W R McClellan
BASSEL, Benjamin B., Head, M W, (35), 1st marriage-10 years, TX VA GA, cotton buyer
Gertrude, wife, F W, (31), 3 children 3 living, TX IN TX
Mary L., daughter, F W, (9), TX TX TX
Jack B., son, M W, (9), TX TX TX
Elizabeth D., daughter, F W, (6), TX TX TXWORLD WAR I REGISTRATION CARD
Serial No.: 1058 Order No.:1094, Stamped: 42-4-35-C
Benjamin Bassel
Permanent Address: Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Age in Years: 42
Date of Birth: September 16, 1874
White, Native Born
Present Occupation: Cotton Buyer in Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Nearest Relative: Gertrude Bassel of Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Signed: Ben Bassel
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and light hair
Signed; L.F. Burleson
Sept 12, 1918
Local Board Erath County, Stephenville, TexasCENSUS: 1920 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville, Precinct 1, E.D. 5, Page 4A, Stamped 50
T625_1801, Image 100
dwelling 68 family 73, taken 7 Jan 1920 by Mrs. Della E. Bostick
BASSEL, Benjamin, Head, owns, WM W, (45), married, TX VA GA, buyer-cotton
Gertrude, wife, F W, (40), TXIN TX
Mary G., daughter, F W, (19), single, TX TX TX
Jack, son, M W, (17), TX TX TX
Elizabeth, daughter, F W, (16), TX TX TXINFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Ben J. Bassel was the son of Ben J. Bassel and Elizabeth Davenport, both of Georgia. He was born in Texas on September 16, 1874. He had been working as a cotton buyer at the time of his death on July 26, 1922, in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, where he and his wife lived. He was 46 years 10 months 10 days old. Ben died from "starvation because of inability to swallow and assimulate food and drink - caused by slowly progressive paraylsis" the cause was unknown. Dr. S.D. Naylor treated Ben from May 17, 1922 until the time of his death. He was buried July 26, 1922 in West End Cemetery in Stephenville. B.I. Trivetl, undertaker, handled the arrangements. Ben's brother, Reid Bassell, also of Stephenville, provided the information.Name: Ben J Bassel
Death date: 26 Jul 1922
Death place: Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): white
Age at death: 46 years 10 months 10 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 16 Sep 1874
Birth place: Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse name:
Father name: Ben J Bassel
Father birth place: Ga.
Mother name: Elizabeth Dovenport
Mother birth place: Ga.
Occupation: Cotton Buyer
Residence:
Cemetery name: West End Cem.
Burial place:
Burial date: 26 Jul 1922
Additional relatives: X
Film number: 2074633
Digital GS number: 4166808
Image number: 858
Reference number: cn 20334
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
At the time of the 1930 census, Gertrude was living in San Francisco, California, with her daughter, Mary L. Bassel and husband, Joe R. Davis, and their two sons.
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Gertrude Straughan Bassel was born in Palo Pinta, Texas on December 21, 1878 to Jack Straughan and Martha Cowden, from Indiana and Texas, respectively. She was living for the previous 18 months at the home of her daughter, Elizabeth Bassel Crosby, 508 Pecan, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. The widow had been living in Stevenville, Texas prior to that time. Mrs. Bassel had slipped on the floor of the home, on October 12, 1948, fracturing her neck and left femur. Surgery was performed on November 29, 1948 on her leg. She had suffered from paralysis agitans for about 20 years, but cause of death was from respiratory injection/hypostatic pneumonia, after 2 weeks. Gertrude died on February 2, 1949, at the age of 70 years 2 months 22 days. The body was removed the same day by funeral director Thomas E. Cook, of Stevenville.Name: Gertrude Strauchan Bassel
Death date: 02 Feb 1949
Death place: Gilmer, Upshur, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 70 years 2 months 23 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 21 Dec 1878
Birth place: Palo Pinta, Texas
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name:
Father name: Jack Strauchan
Father birth place: Ind.
Mother name: Martha Cowden
Mother birth place: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Stevenville, Texas
Cemetery name: D.K.
Burial place: Stevenville, Texas
Burial date: 02 Feb 1949
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2223203
Digital GS number: 4031765
Image number: 17
Reference number: cn9014
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8111. Reid Burrough Bassel-22998
The following information was contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
WORLD WAR I REGISTRATION CARD
Serial No.: 1116 Order No.: 1277, Stamped: 42-4-35-C
Reid Burrough Bassel
Permanent Address: Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Age in Years: 37
Date of Birth: March 26, 1879
White, Native Born
Present Occupation: Dry Goods Business, for Blakney Dry Goods
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Elizabeth Bassel - Mother, of Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Signed: Reid Bassel
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is of medium height, and small build, with blue eyes and light hair
Signed: L.F. Burleson
Sept 12, 1918
Local Board, Erath County, Stephenville, TexasCENSUS: 1930 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville, Justice Precinct 1, Ward 1, E.D. 1, Page 1B
Roll: 2326 Image 67.0
living on Devine St., taken Apr 2, 1930 by Myrtle Waller
BEAUCHAMP, Anddrew H., Head, M W, (54), married at 22, TX AL GA, deputy sheriff-county
Bertie O., wife, F W, (58), TX NC AL
Merrie, son, M W, (17), TX TX TX, labor-filling station
*BASSEL, Reed B., lodger, M W, (51), single, TX GA GA, salesman-dry goodsINFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Reid Burrough Bassel, of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, died March 19, 1942, from a self-infliceted gunshot wound. He was 62 years 11 months, 23 days old. He had never married. Reid was born on March 26, 1879, in Erath County to Benjamin Bassel (Mississippi, NOTE: Should be Virginia) and Elizabeth Davenport (Georgia). SSN: 452-03-0518. He had been a merchant in men's furnishings. Burial was in West End Cemetery in Stephenville. K.E. Jones was the undertaker who handled the arrangements. Mrs. E.W. Crosby of Gillmer provided the information.Name: Reid Burrough Bassel
Death date: 19 Mar 1942
Death place: Stephenville, Erath, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 62 years 11 months 23 days
Estimated birth year: 1880
Birth date:
Birth place:
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name: Benjamin Bassel
Father birth place:
Mother name: Elizabeth Davenport
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2137023
Digital GS number: 4168344
Image number: 301
Reference number: certificate # 11883
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
5047. John Deaver Bassel-435
1900 Census Dist 17, Belton, Bell Co., Texas
Bozzell, Jno head W M Sep 1847 52 married 17yrs VA VA VA landlord
Bozzell, Sarah wife W F Apr 1860 40 married 17yrs 7ch/6lvg TX NC NC
Bozzell, Neal son W M Dec 1884 15 S TX VA TX
Bozzell, Mable dau W F Nov 1886 13 single TX VA TX
Bozzell, Edna dau W F May 1888 12 single TX VA TX
Bozzell, Andrew son W M Sep 1891 8 single TX VA TX
Bozzell, Annie dau W F Apr 1894 6 single TX VA TX
Bozzell, Jno ?. son W M Sep 1895 4 single TX VA TXThe following information was contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1920 Texas, Bell County, Belton, Precinct 1, E.D. 3, Page 6B
T625_1776, Image 64
taken 7th January, 1920, by Wm. . Hunter, Jr.
BASSEL, John D., Head, M W, (72), Married VA VA NC
Sarah, wife, F W, (61), married, NC NC NC
Andrew, son, M W, (28), single, TX VA NC, Farm labor-working out
Alleen, daughter, F W, (25), single, TX VA NC
John H., son, M W, (24), single, TX VA NC
Paul, son, M W, (18), single, TX VA NC
BLANTON, Bassel N., grandson, (5), single, TX TX TXINFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
John Deaver Bassell died on March 31, 1930, in Belton, Bell County, Texas, of arterio-schlerosis, with broncho-pneumonia contributing. He was retired, and a widower. J.D. was 82 years 6 months 4 days old. He was born in Virginia, the son of Byron Bassell, on September 27, 1847. Burial was April 1, 1930 in North Belton Cemetery. Dr. Paul Bassell [his brother] of Temple, Texas, provided the information.Name: John Deaver Bassell
Death date: 31 Mar 1930
Death place: Belton, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male Race or color (on document): white
Age at death: 82 years 6 months 4 days Birth date: 27 Sep 1847
Birth place: Virginia
Marital status: Widowed
Father name: Byron Bassell
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Retired
Cemetery name:
Burial place: North Belton
Burial date: 01 Apr 1930
Additional relatives: X
Film number: 2135273
Digital GS number: 4137708
Image number: 1494
Reference number: cn 11441
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Mrs. Sarah Bassell, wife of J.D. Bassell, was born in South Carolina, on April 20, 1859, the daughter of Neal Messer. At the time of her death on December 23, 1929, she was married, a housewife, and 70 years 8 months 2 days of age. She died from a brain hemorrhage, and had been under a doctor's care for two days. Burial was in Belton, Bell County, Texas, at the North Belton Cemetery, on December 24, 1929. M. Eads & Son handled the arrangements.Name: Mrs. Sarah Bassell
Death date: 23 Dec 1929
Death place: Belton, Bell, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 70 years 8 months 2 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 20 Apr 1859
Birth place: South Carolina
Marital status: Married
Spouse name:
Father name: Neal Messer
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Housewife
Residence:
Cemetery name: North Belton Cemetery
Burial place: Belton, Texas
Burial date: 24 Dec 1929
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2134915
Digital GS number: 4163951
Image number: 2804
Reference number: 56744
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8114. Neal Byron Bassel-23022
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1910 Texas, Bell County, Belton, Ward 1, Precinct 1, E.D. 4, Page 3B
T624_1530 Image 132
dwelling 46 family 47, taken 11th April 1910
BASSIL, Neele, head, M W, (25), 1st married 5 years ago, TX VA TX, Merchant-general
Myrtle, wife, F W, (24), 2 children 2 living, TX TX TX
John D., son, M W, (2), TX TX TX
Allen, son, M W, (5/12), TX TX TX
ROBINSON, Marcus, grandfather, M W, (87), 1st marriage 60 years, TX GA TX
[Allen], Blanche, mother-in-law, F W, (44) 1st marriage 28 years, TX TX TX
ALLEN, Benjamin, father-in-law, M W, (47) 1st marriage 23 years, TX TX TX, merchant-general
SMITH, Tomas, cook, M B, (18), single, TX TX TX, servant-cookWORLD WAR I REGISTRATION CARD
Serial Number: 35 Order Number: 1345 Stamped: 32-1-6-C
Neal Byron Bassel
Peremanent Address: 902 N. Main, belton, Bell, Texas
Age in Years: 33
Date of Birth: Dec 16, 1884
White Native Born
Present Occupation: Mayor - City of Belton, Belton, Texas
Nearest relative: Mrs. Myrtle A. Bassel of 902 N. Main, Belton, Bell, Texas
Signed: Neal Byron Bassel
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is of medium height and build, with dark blue eyes and brown hair
Signed: J. Hall
Sept 12, 1918
Local Board for Division No. 1, for the County of Bell, State of Texas, Belton, Texas
CENSUS: 1920 Texas, Bell County, Belton, Precinct 1, E.D. 4 page 4B
T625_1776 Image 132
BASSELL, Neal, Head, Rents, M W, (35), married, TX VA TX, Mayor-City
Nyrtle, wife, F W, (34), TX TX TX
J.D., Jr., M W, (11), TX TX TX, school -grammar
Byron, Son, M W, (10), TX TX TX, School-grammarCENSUS: 1930 Texas, Bell County, Belton City, Justice Precinct 1, Ward 2, E.D. 2, Page 6A, Stamped 19
Roll 2290 Image 623.0
dwelling 141 family 148, living on 1st Avenue, taken April 5, 1930 by Arthur L. Holland
BASSELL, Neal, Head, owns, 10000, M W, (45), Married at age 20, TX VA TX, merchant
Myrtle, wifle, F W, (44), married at age 19, TX TX TX
John D., son, M W, (22), single, TX TX TX, salesman
Byron A., son, M W, (20), single TX TX TX
Neal, son, M W, (16), single, TX TX TXINFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
According to informant, P. M. Bassel of Temple, Texas, Neal Bassel was born in Texas to J.D. Bassel of West Virginia and Sarah Jane Misser of Tennessee. He had been living at the Gunter Hotel in Temple and was about 60 years of age at the time of his death. He was married at the time to Mrs. Neal Bassel. He was in the wholesale produce business. Cause of death was listed as acute alcoholism. Neal died April 4, 1930 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Burial took place the same day in Temple. Hagy & McCollum of 425 E. Pecan St. handled the arrangements.Name: Neal Bassel
Death date: 04 Apr 1930
Death place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): W
Age at death: About 60 years
Estimated birth year: 1870
Birth date:
Birth place: Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse name: Mrs. Neal Bassel
Father name: J. D. Bassel
Father birth place: W. Va.
Mother name: Sarah Jane Misser
Mother birth place: Tenn.
Occupation: Wholesale Produce Busines
Residence: Temple, Texas
Cemetery name:
Burial place: Temple, Texas
Burial date: 04 Apr 1930
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2135323
Digital GS number: 4163817
Image number: 128
Reference number: 17121
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Myrtle Allen Bassel passed away September 18, 1961, at the Brenham Rest Home, in Brenham, Washington County, Texas, where she had resided for three years. Cause of death was myocarditic failure. She was a widow of 74 years of age, and had formerly resided at 416 E. 13th, in Belton, Bell County, Texas. Myrtle was born November 24, 1886 in Belton, to Ben F. Allen and Blanche L. Robinson. Her son, J.D. Bassel, provided the information. Burial took place in the North Belton Cemetery in Belton, Bell County, Texas, on September 18, 1961. Edward Pace was the funeral director in charge.Name: Myrtle Allen Bassel
Death date: 18 Sep 1961
Death place: Brenham, Washington, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): W
Age at death: 74 years
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 24 Nov 1886
Birth place: Belton, Tx
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name:
Father name: Ben F. Allen
Father birth place:
Mother name: Blanche L. Robinson
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Belton, TX
Cemetery name: North Belton
Burial place: Belton, Tx
Burial date: 18 Sep 1961
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2116793
Digital GS number: 4166599
Image number: 858
Reference number: 55129
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1910 Kansas, Greeley County, Tribune Township, Horace City, E.D. 59 Page 3B
dwelling 17 family 17, taken 27 April, 1910 by Susie VanNoy
BLANTON, William S., head, M W, (22), single, TX KY TX, secretary-YMCA1915 - KANSAS STATE CENSUS
Roll ks1915_157 Page 38
Montgomery County, Coffeyville
dwelling 1051 Family 1125
BLANTON, W.S., (30), M W
Mabel S., (27), F W
Vassel N., (6 mo), M WWORLD WAR I REGISTRATION CARD
Serial Number: 2081 Order Number: A2687 Stamped: 15-1-32-C
William Sneed Blanton
Permanent Address: 612 Elm, Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas
Age in Years: 32
Date of Birth: October 29, 1885
White, Native Born
Present Occupation: General Secretary-YMCA, Board of Directors, Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas
Nearest Relative: Nonie Blanton of 612 Elm, Coffeyville, Montgomery, Texas
Signed: William Sneed Blanton
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is of medium height and build, with gray eyes and dark hair
Signed: A.H. Gibson
September 12, 1918
Local Board for Division No. 2, County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, Cherryville, KansasCENSUS: 1920 Kansas, Montgomery County, E.D. 172 Page 5A, Stamped 159
Film T625_541 Image 870
dwelling 117 family 143, taken 13 January, 1920 by Tipten P. Laughlin
NEILSEN, Francis A., Head, owns, M W, (59), widowed, MS TN TN
BLANTON, Nonie N., daughter, F W, (30), OK MS KS
*William S., son-in-law, M W, (31), married TX KY KY, secretary-YMCACENSUS: 1930 Kansas, Montgomery County, Coffeyville, Precinct 8, E.D. 20, Image 489.0 Page 10A
Roll 712 Image 489.0
dwelling 241 family 271, living on Elm Street, taken April 16, 1930 by Mrs. mary Ensch
BLANTON, William S., Head, owns $8000, M W, (44), TX TX KY , agent-real estate
Nonie N., wife, F W, (40), married at 27, OK MS KS
Armella, daughter, F W, (8), KS TX OK
8116. Edna Alice Bassel-23024
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1910 Texas, Bell County, Belton, Ward 1, E.D. 3, Page 1B
Film T624_1530 Image 82
dwelling 14 family 14, taken 15 April 1910 byJames E. ramsey
WILSON, Frank W., Head, M W, (31), 1st marriage-1 year, TX MS MS, Salesman-hardware store
Edna A., wife, F W, (21), 1 child 1 living, TX VA TX
Alvin B., son, M W, (6/12), TX TX TXCENSUS: 1920 Texas, Bell County, Belton, Precinct 1, E.D. 3, Page 2B
Film T625_1776 Image 56
dwelling 40 family 41, living on E. 12th Ave., taken 3rd January, 1920 by Wm. S. Hunter, Jr.
WILSON, Frank, Head, rents, M W, (40), TX MS MS, Salesman-insurance
Edna Alice, wife, F W, (31), TX VA SC
Bassel, son, M W, (11), TX TX TX
Frank, son, M W, (8), TX TX TX
Claude, son, M W, (7), TX TX TX
Edna May, daughter, F W, (5), TX TX TX
John Jeff, son, M W, (2 6/12), TX TX TX
Ralph, son, M W, (1 6/12), TX TX TXCENSUS: 1930 Texas, Bell County, Temple, Precinct 5, E.D. 17, Page 9B
Roll 2291 Image 19.0
dwelling 218 family 237, living on North 1st, taken April 9, 1930 by Kathleen M. Sevier
WILSON, Frank W., Head, rents $40, M W, (49), maried at 29, TX MS MS, Manager-produce
Edna B., wife, F W, (41), married at 20, TX W va SC
Bassel, son, M W, (20< TX TX TX, manager-produce
Claude, son, M W, (17), TX TX TX
Edna N., daughter, F W, (15), TX TX TX
John J., son, M W, (12), TX TX TX
Ralph, son, M W, (11), TX TX TX
Milas Jane, daughter, F W, (8 2/12), TX TX TXINFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE #48606
Mrs. Edna Alice Wilson, of 618 N 1st, Temple, Bell County, Texas, died at home on November 18, 1938, of cerebral hemorrhage, with chronic nephritis contributing. She was 50 yeears 6 months and 11 days of age. The housewife was married to Frank W. Wilson. She was born May 7, 1888 in Belton [Bell County] Texas, to J.D. Bassel and Sarah Jane Messer, of Virgina and Texas, respectively. Her husband, Frank W. Wilson, of Temple, provided the information. Burial was November 20, 1938 in North Belton under the direction of T.S. Wright. P.M. Bassel [her brother], of Scott & Whtie Hospital in Temple, signed the death cerficate.Name: Edna Alice Wilson
Death date: 18 Nov 1938
Death place: Temple, Bell, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 50 years 6 months 11 days
Estimated birth year: 1888
Birth date:
Birth place:
Marital status: Married
Spouse name: Frank W. Wilson
Father name: J. D. Bassel
Father birth place:
Mother name: Sarah Jane Messer
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2117825
Digital GS number: 4030412
Image number: 351
Reference number: item 2 cn 48606
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
WORLD WAR REGISTRATION CARD
Serial Number: 62 Order Number: 359, Stamped 12-1-6-C
Frank William Wilson
Permanent Address: 12th Avenue, Belton, Bell, Texas
Age in Years: 38
Date of Birth: Sept 15th, 1879
White, Native Born
Permanent Occupation: Livestock Trades
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Edna Alice Wilson, of 12th Avenue, Belton, Bell, Texas
Signed: Frank William Wilson
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is of medium height and build, with brown eye and brown hair. He lost one eye.
Signed: G. C. Love
Sept 12, 1918
Local Board for Division No. 1, for the County of Bell, State of Texas, Belton, TexasINFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE #50032
Frank W. Wilson, 80, was killed instantly when struck by the Santa Fe train at 4:21 p.m. on August 18, 1960, at East 1st St, Cameron, Milam County, Texas.. An inquest was held the same day. The widower had been in the area for about 6 months, residing at the Cameron Hotel in Cameron, according to Bassel Wilson [his son], who provided the information. He was a retired merchant. Frank was born September 13, 1879 in Temple [Bell County], Texas, to J.D. Wilson and Mila Barfield. Funerral arrangements were handled by Derek-Burns Funeral Home. Burial was August 21, 1960 in North belton Cemetery, Belton, Bell County, Texas.Name: Frank W. Wilson
Death date: 18 Aug 1960
Death place: Cameron, Milam, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): w
Age at death: 80 years
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 13 Sep 1879
Birth place: Temple, Texas
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name:
Father name: J.D. Wilson
Father birth place:
Mother name: Mila Barfield
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Retired Merchant
Residence: Cameron, Milam, Texas
Cemetery name: North Belton
Burial place: Belton, Bell, Texas
Burial date: 21 Aug 1960
Additional relatives: X
Film number: 2116318
Digital GS number: 4166585
Image number: 1888
Reference number: 50032
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8117. Willie E. Bassel-23025
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
Willie E. Bassel shows up only in the 1880 census. In the 1900 census, his mother said that she had given birth to 7 children with 6 still living. The remaining 6 were still at home and on the census record.
8118. Andrew Jackson Bassel-23026
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
WORLD WAR I REGISTRATION CARD
No 178 No. 88 Stamped 42-1-6-A
Andrew Jackson Bassel
Age in Years: 25
Home address: North Beal, Belton, Texas
Date of Birth: Sept 27, 1891
natural Born
Place of Birth: Penetton?, Texas, U.S.A.
U.S. Citizen
Present Occupation: Banker for Fonnier State Bank triple?
Single, caucasian
No dependents or prior military experience
Signed: Andrew Jackson Bassel
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is tall and slender, with gray eyes and brown hair
Signed: Jos. A. Ferguson
Precinct 2, Belton City, Texas
June 5, 1917INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Andrew Jackson Bassel, age 82, died at Rolling Brooke Hospital in Lampsas, Lampasas County, Texas, on June 10, 1974 from cerebral hemorrhage. He had lived in Lampasas for 50 years. He and his wife were residing at 501 N. Broad Street at the time of his death. He had worked in the food processing industry for Lampasas Locker Co. He had served his country during World War I. SSN 467-48-1665. Andrew was born September 27, 1891 in Bell County, Texas, to Jane Messer and John Bassel. Briggs-Gakel Funeral Home, Inc. handled the funeral. Burial was June 12, 1974, in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Paul Lang provided the information.Name: Andew Jackson Bassel
Death date: 10 Jun 1974
Death place: Lampasas, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 82 years
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 27 Sep 1891
Birth place: Bell County, Texas
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name: John Bassel
Father birth place:
Mother name: Jane Messer
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence:
Cemetery name: Oak Hill
Burial place: Lampasas, Texas
Burial date: 12 Jun 1974
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2243248
Digital GS number: 4170159
Image number: 2365
Reference number: 51991
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8119. John Hudson Bassel-23034
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1930 Texas, Bell County, Precinct 1, E.D. 4, Page 12A
Roll 2290 Image 689.0
dwelling 259 family 265, taken April 24, 1930 by Myrtle Casey
BASSEL, John H., head, M W, (34), married at 25, TX MS TX
Dorothy, wife, F W, (36), married at 27, TX MS TX
John H., Jr., son, M W, (6), TX TX TX
Ruby Ann, daughter, F W, (3 11/12), TX TX TX
CLEARMAN, Mrs. J.S., mother-in-law, F W, (69), widowed, married at 27, TX US USINFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
John H. Bassel, was born September 29, 1895 in Belton, Bell County, Texas--the son of John Dever Bassel of Virginia, and Sarah Jane Messer, of North Carolina. He passed away in Scott and White Memorial Hospital, in Temple, Bell County, Texas, after a 4 day stay, on January 4, 1953, at the age of 57 years 3 months 5 days. Cauase of death was glioma of brain. John had served in World War I. He and his wife had a farm outside of Temple (Route 2). Mrs. John H. Bassel provided the information. Burial was January 5, 1953 at North Belton Cemetery, in Belton.Name: John H. Bassel
Death date: 04 Jan 1953
Death place: Temple, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 57 years 3 months 5 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 29 Sep 1895
Birth place: Belton, Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse name:
Father name: John Dever Bassel
Father birth place: Va.
Mother name: Sarah Jane Messer
Mother birth place: N. Car.
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Temple, Bell, Texas
Cemetery name: North Belton Cem.
Burial place: Belton, Tex.
Burial date: 05 Jan 1953
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2113747
Digital GS number: 4165440
Image number: 161
Reference number: Item 1 cn 149
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Dorothy Clearman Bassel died at Santa Fe Memorial Hospital in Temple, Bell County, Texas, on January 14, 1976, from colon cancer. She was 82 years of age. The widow had been residing at Rt 5 Box 402-A, Temple, Texas, and had been hospitalized for 9 days prior to her death. The daughter of John S. Clearman and Mary Virginia Abney was born in Texas on September 23, 1893. Burial was January 16, 1976, in the North Belton Cemetery, in Belton, Texas. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple, handled the arrangements. Information was provided by her son-in-law, Earl Fielding.Name: Dorothy C Bassel
Titles:
Gender: Female
Marital status:
Death date: 14 Jan 1976
Death county: Bell
Death place: Bell, Texas, United States
Collection: Texas Death Index 1964-1998Name: Dorothy Clearman Bassel
Death date: 14 Jan 1976
Death place: Temple, Bell, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 82 years
Estimated birth year: 1894
Birth date:
Birth place:
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name: John S. Clearman
Father birth place:
Mother name: Mary Virginia Abney
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2243842
Digital GS number: 4167927
Image number: 2190
Reference number: 00140
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8120. Allene Bassel-23035
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1930 Texas, Bell County, Belton, Justice Precinct 1, Ward 1, E.D. 1, Page 6A, Stamped 6
Roll 2290 Image 597.0
dwelling 127 family 139, living on Main Street, taken April 9, 1930 by George B. Cavanaugh
BROWN, Harry, Head, owns-$10.000, M W, (35), 1st married at 31, MS ENGLAND TX, electrician
Allene B., wife, F W, (35), 1st married at 30, TX West VA NC
BLANTON, Bassel N., nephew-in-law, M W, (15), KS TX TXNEW ORLEANS PASSENGER LISTS, 1820-1945
Roll T905_152
Allene Bassel Brown and her nephew, Bassel Blanton, are on the List of U.S. Citizens travelling on the S.S. Baja California from Bluefields, Nicaraguaon June 23, 1934, arriving in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 29, 1934.
Bassel is listed as being 19 years 7 months old, male, and single. He was a United States citizen, born October 26, 1914 in Coffeyville, Kansas, and returning to their home at 410 North main, Belton, Texas.
Allen Bassel Brown is listed as a 40 year 2 month old female, married. She is a U.S. citizen, born April 9, 1896 in Belton, Texas, and heading home to 410 North Main, Belton, Texas.
I don't know what they were doing in Nicaragua, but on the previous page of the manifest, there is a Mrs. W.E. Wells, who is moving back from Nicaragua who will be living "the rest of her life" in Belton, Texas. Perhaps she was a relative or a friend of the family.INFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE #12067
Allene Bassel Brown died March 6, 1959,of myocardial failure, due to anterior myocardial infarction in Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Bell County, Texas. She was 62 years 10 months 27 days of age. She and her husband resided at 410 No. Main, Belton. She was a housewife. Allene was born April 9, 1896 in Belton, Texas, to John Devers Bassel and Sarah Jane Messer Bassel. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Edward Pace. Removal and burial was March 7, 1959, in North Belton Cemetery in Belton. W.H. Brown Jr. provided the information.Name: Allene Bassel Brown
Death date: 06 Mar 1959
Death place: Temple, Bell, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 62 years 10 months 27 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 09 Apr 1896
Birth place: Belton, Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse name:
Father name: John Devers Bassel
Father birth place:
Mother name: Sarah Jane Messer
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Belton, Bell, Texas
Cemetery name: North Belton Cemetery
Burial place: Belton, Texas
Burial date: 07 Mar 1959
Additional relatives: X
Film number: 2115875
Digital GS number: 4166793
Image number: 2131
Reference number: cn 12067
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8121. Dr. Paul Maiden Bassel-23043
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1930 Texas, Bell County, Temple, Precinct 5, Ward 1, E.D. 17, Page 8B
Roll 2291 Image 17.0
dwelling 201 family 219, taken April 9, 1930 by Kathleen M. Sevier
BASSELL, Paul M., head rents, M W, (28), married at 23, TX WVa NC, physician-hospital
Elizabeth, wife, F W, (24), married at 19, TX KY TX
Paul A., son, M W, (2 8/12), MN TX TX
SCHILLER, Adelia, servant, F W, (25), single, TX GERMANY Chechezlovakia, servant-private familySocial Security Death Index
Name: Paul Bassel
SSN: 455-07-9192
Last Residence: 76501 Temple, Bell, Texas, United States of America
Born: 6 Oct 1901
Died: Feb 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)INFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DETH CERTIFICATE
Dr. Paul Maiden Bassel, 73, died at Scott and White Hospital of bronchopneumonia, on February 20, 1975. Complications were caused by asthma, diabetes, mellitus, and ischemic heart disease. A native ot Temple, Bell County, Texas, he was born to John D. Bassel and Sarah Jane Messer on October 6, 1901.He and his wife, Elizabeth, resided on a farm outside Temple, at Route 5, Box 163. Burial was on February 22, 1975, in the Noth Belton Cemetery, in Belton. Sam C. Harper handled the arrangements.Name: Paul Maiden Bassel
Death date: 20 Feb 1975
Death place: Temple, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 73 years
Estimated birth year: 1902
Birth date:
Birth place:
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name: Josh D. Bassel
Father birth place:
Mother name: Sarah Jane Messer
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2243875
Digital GS number: 4167930
Image number: 3081
Reference number: Certificate Number 6873
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Mrs. Elizabeth Bassel, 70, passed away on her farm at Rt #5, Box 163, Precinct #3, in Bell County, Texas, of a cerebrovascular accident, on January 10, 1976. She had suffered from hypertensive cardiovascular disease for years. She was born September 4, 1905 in Belton, Texas, to A.D. Potts and Clara Hefley. Her husband had passed away before her. She was a housewife. Burial took place January 12, 1976, in the North Belton Cemetery in Belton, Bell County Texas. Sam C. Harper handled the arrangements.Her son, Paul A. Bassel, provided the information. Maria E. Bassel, M.D. of 1901 South 1st Street, Temple, signed the certificate.Name: Elizabeth Bassel
Death date: 10 Jan 1976
Death place: Precinet 3, Bell, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 70 years
Estimated birth year: 1906
Birth date:
Birth place:
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name: A.D. Potts
Father birth place:
Mother name: Clara Hefley
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2243842
Digital GS number: 4167927
Image number: 2267
Reference number: 00217
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
5048. Byron Stout Bassel-3780
The following information was contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1880 Texas, Bell County, Justice Precinct 6, E.D. 6, Page 23, Stamped: 411C
T9-1290, FHF 1255290 Page 411.3000
dwelling 195 family 196, (living next to his parents), taken 12th June 1880
BASSEL, Byron S., W M, (30), Farmer, VA VA VA
Sarah E., W F, (24), wife, Keeping house, TX TN TN
Robert C., W M, (3), son, TX VA TX
Byron J., W M, (1), son, TX VA TXCENSUS: 1900 Oklahoma, Greer County, Duke, E.D. 81, Page 9B
Duke Township (East part) Greer, Oklahoma Territory
T623_1337
dwelling 177 family 172, taken 21 June 1900 by levi S. welch
BASSEL, Byron S., Head, W M, Oct 1849, (50), married 24 years, WV VA VA
Sarah E., wife, W F, Feb 1856, (44), 8 children 8 living, TX TN TN
Byron J., son, W M, Aug 1878, (21), TX WVA TX, Farmer
Stephen P., son, W M, Jun 1880, (19), TX WVA TX, Laborer-Farm
Bibb R., son, W M, Dec 1883, (16), TX WVA TX
Minnie Alice, daughter, W F, May 1886, (14), TX WVA TX
Gurtie, daughter, W F, (Aug 1889, (10), TX WVA TX
178 dwelling 178 family
BASSEL, Robin, Head, W M, Apr 1877, (23), married 2 years, TX WVA TX, Farmer
Venie, Wife, W F, Nov 1881, (18), 0 children, ARK unk --
Willie G., brother, W M, June 1893, (6), single, TX WVA TX
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
Birth day and death dates froun in NewFamilySearch.org. NOT VERIFIED.
Death dates of 15 Apr 1936 and 17 May 1946, Harmon Co., Texas are given.
8122. Robert Curren Bassel-15782
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE TEXAS DEATH CERTIFICATE
Robert Curren Bassel, retired farmer, formerly of Gould, Harmon County, Oklahoma, died at St. Joseph Hospital in Wellington, Collingsworth, Texas, from a cerebral hemorrhage, on January 16, 1963. He had been in the hospital for about 2 1/3 years. Robert was 85 years old at the time of his death. His wife (name not given) preceded him in death. He was born April 11, 1877 in Bell County, Texas, to (unknown) Bassel and Sarah Elizabeth Russell. Carnie Bassel of Gould, Rt. 3, Oklahoma, provided the information. Tims Mortuary handled the funeral arrangements. Burial was January 16, 1963 in the Clarendon, Texas Cemetery.Name: Robert Curren Bassel
Death date: 16 Jan 1963
Death place: Wellington, Collingsworth, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 85 years
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 11 Apr 1877
Birth place: Bell Co., Texas
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name:
Father name: Bassel
Father birth place:
Mother name: Sarah Elizabeth Russell
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Residence: Gould, Harmon, Oklahoma
Cemetery name: Clarendon, Texas Cemetery
Burial place: Clarendon, Texas
Burial date: 16 Jan 1963
Additional relatives: X
Film number: 2117176
Digital GS number: 4028564
Image number: 135
Reference number: cn 7631
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
8123. Byron Jackson Bassel-15783
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
WORLD WAR I REGISTRATION CARD
Serial No. 995 Order No. J-47 Stamped: 35-3-17-C
Byron J. Bassel
Permanent Address: McQueen, Harmon, Okla.
Age in Years: 40
Date of Birth: August 21, 1878
White, Native Born
Present Occupation: Farming
Nearest Relative: Essie B. Bassel, wife, of McQueen, Harmon, Okla.
Signed: Byron J. Bassel
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Applicant is of medium height and build, woth black eyes and black hair.
Signed Thomas M. Depain
Sept. 12, 1918
Local Board for ______ County, Hollis, OklahomaCENSUS: 1930 Oklahoma, Harmon County, Looney, E.D. 11, Page 6A, Stamped: 221
Roll 1905 Image 971.0
BASSEL, Byron J., Head, owns, M W, (52), married at 24, TX VA TX, Farmer-general
Essie B., wife, F W, (48), married at 19, SC SC SC
Eleta B., daughter, (13), OK TX SC
Dorothy G., daughter,F W, (4), OK TX SC
Stone W., son, M W, (26, married at 21, OK TX SC, Barber
Gladys, daughter-in-law, F W, (25), married at 20, OK ARK ARK
Lyne A., grandson, M W, (6), OK OK OK
SWEAT, Henry R., boarder, (20), single, ARK ARK ARK, Laborer
8125. Bibb Russell Bassel-23031
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
CENSUS: 1930 Texas, Hale County, Plainview, Justice Precinct 1, E.D. 2, page 37A, Stamped 63
Roll 2339 Image 774.0
taken April 24, 1930, by Mrs. Elizabeth Klinger
BASSELL, Bibb, Head, M W, (46), married, TX TX TX, Farmer
Minnie, wife, F W, (45), married, TX TX TX
POWELL, Eula, roomer, F W, (25), single, TX TX TX, waitress
McMATH, Eula, roomer, M W, (27), single, TX MS MS, Lawyer
COX, Ruth, Niece, F W, (15), single, TX IL INName: Bibb R Bassel
Titles:
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Death date: 01 Jan 1974
Death county: Hale
Death place: Hale, Texas, United States
Collection: Texas Death Index 1964-1998
The following info contributed by Maureen Briscoe:
Name: Minnie E Bassel
Titles:
Gender: Female
Marital status:
Death date: 13 Jun 1978
Death county: Hale
Death place: Hale, Texas, United States
Collection: Texas Death Index 1964-1998