Robert BASSETT

                   Historical information in Notes

Note: pages 35-37 - John & his wife were hired in England to be servants of Mr. Goodyear. John took oath at New Haven 1644. In 1651, he was considering returning to England and the town agreed to bare hischarge for returning if he "was willing to come again". He boughtLieut. Seeley's house in 1646. He was a carpenter. In 1652, he boughtland in Stamford. His wife & son Robert removed to Stamford after hisdeath. The information on the original John Bassett is a bit speculative, and comes largely from Savage's Dictionary. Only Robert is mentioned in his will, but Savage considers William his son as well; it does seem likely. If true, then most of the Bassets in the French genealogy are related, if distantly.Probably came to Boston originally; engaged by William Goodyear to come to New Haven as a servant. Lived in New Haven, took oath of allegiance 1644. By 1646 paid for release from servitude. Freed from watching in 1649 because of lameness.

Probated May 1656 - mentions son Robert to receive house & lot at New Haven, two daughters: wives of John Emery & John Webb, two daughters: Sarah & Elizabeth single.John and Margery immigrated to the New Colonies about 1628. This is 8 years after the Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower. This can be approximated since all their children were born in England, the last in 1627. This is the first generation of this line found to have come to America.