Samuel Bassett
M, b. 15 February 1654/55, d. 8 April 1716
Samuel was born on Monday, 15 February 1654/55 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.1 He was the son of William Bassett and Hannah Dickerman. Samuel married Mary Dickerman on 21 June 1677 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.2 Samuel & Mary had children: Mary [1679-1751], Phebe [1681- ], Abiah [1684-1760], Samuel [1687-1744], John [1690-1726], Abraham [1692-1755], Martha [1695-1759], Amos [1698-1751], Ebenezer [1700-1722] & Thankful [1792-1787]. Samuel departed this life on Wednesday, 8 April 1716 in New Haven at age 61 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was buried there in the Center Church Cemetery on the Green. The inscription on his tombstone reads: Here Lyeth Ye Body of Samuel Bassat Who Died April ye 8th 1716 Aged 62 years.3