Bassler , Frederick (1793)
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Birth
Frederick was born on the homestead in 1793.[1]
His life
Coming into possession of one half of the homestead, he added more to his landed possessions where he remained a life-long and successful farmer. He was prominent and influential in the political affairs of his town and county, being chosen six times to represent them in the Board of Supervisors and was once elected to represent them in the State Legislature on the Republican ticket. He was actively identified with the church and was one of the building committee to erect the first Dutch Reformed Church in Berne, in which he afterwards officiated.[1]
Marriage and Children
His wife was Maria Salsburg,[1] and their children were:
- Anna Bassler[1]
- Maria Bassler[1]
- Elias Bassler[1]
- Jacob Bassler[1]
- Peter Bassler[1]
- Levinus Bassler[1]
- Sophia Bassler[1]
- Eliza Bassler[1]
- Emma Bassler[1]
Death
His wife died in 1862 and Frederick in 1874.[1]
Additional Media
Sources
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY
