Bio: Charles & Jay P. Bassett : Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: March 10, 2001
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From the Book
'History of Pittsfield, N. H. in the Rebellion'
by H. L. Robinson, published 1893


CHARLES   BASSETT
was a native of Pittsfield, born about 1845, a son of Samuel and Sarah
(Cram) Bassett. In 1862 he enlisted as a recruit for the Second New
Hampshire volunteers, and was mustered into Company B September 10, and
became one of the best soldiers in that famous company. He reenlisted
February 19, 1864, and served until the close of the war. He now resides at
Hampstead, N.H.


JAY   P.   BASSETT,
like his brother spoken of above, was a native of Pittsfield. Being
younger he did not enlist until December 24, 1863. He became a member of
Company H, Fourth New Hampshire volunteers, and served with that regiment
until the close of the war. He is now living at Fremont, N. H.