"Bassett, John. Carpenter, took the oath at New Haven 1644. Mr. Evance hired him and his wife in England to be servants to Mr. Goodyear. He bought Lieut. Seeley's house in 1646. Evidently went, or intended going, to England 1651, as the town, considering his usefulness and that he is 'willing to come again', agreed to bear his charge in coming. Died between 17 and 20 Feb. 1652/3 at New Haven, but had bought land of Elias Bailey at Stamford the previous year. William Bassett of New Haven is sometimes included among the children of John, but we have found no evidence for so placing him."