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Male Rufus H. Bassett Click to view Rufus H. Bassett in the family tree

Rufus H. was born before 1839 in Georgia.1   Rufus H.'s father was John Bassett and his mother was AGATHA Heard.  His paternal grandparents were RICHARD WILLIAM BASSETT and ANN; his maternal grandparents were GEORGE Heard and Heard. He had five brothers and three sisters, named Thomas Jefferson, WILLIAM Parnell, John Newton, Richard Lawson, Floyd H., Louisa M., Sarah Bostick and Nancy Berella.  He was the second youngest of the nine children.  He died on August 28th, 1862 in Monacacy, Maryland.1 


Rufus H.'s family with Mary Ann Smedley

‌Rufus H. and Mary Ann were married in a religious ceremony on September 26th, 1854 in Troup County, Georgia.1 

1 Vinson.FTW
Further sources/citations:
World Family Tree Vol. 19, Ed. 1 @ Tree #1055, Descendants of Richard W Bassett Vol 19 Tree 1055.FTW @ Tree #1055, 878560.ged, junehale.ged


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