Joseph was the son of Pleasant Basket(t) and Hixie Brown. His tall, obelisk monument, shared with his wife, Mary Burroughs, is the largest in this family graveyard which is located on his former farm.
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Henderson Gold Leaf, 3 May 1888:
DEATH OF A GOOD MAN - Mr. Joseph Basket, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home, near Henderson, about 5 o’clock p.m., on Saturday, April 21st, in the 79th year of his age. Mr. Basket led an active and industrious life as a farmer, but had been in feeble health for some time before his death. His wife survives him at the ripe age of 80 years. They had been married 56 years and during all that time, more than half a century, lived together peaceably and happily. In the death of Mr. Joe Basket a good man and a respected citizen has gone to his rest.
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Henderson Gold Leaf, 3 May 1888:
DEATH OF A GOOD MAN - Mr. Joseph Basket, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home, near Henderson, about 5 o’clock p.m., on Saturday, April 21st, in the 79th year of his age. Mr. Basket led an active and industrious life as a farmer, but had been in feeble health for some time before his death. His wife survives him at the ripe age of 80 years. They had been married 56 years and during all that time, more than half a century, lived together peaceably and happily. In the death of Mr. Joe Basket a good man and a respected citizen has gone to his rest.
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Joseph was the son of Pleasant Basket(t) and Hixie Brown. His tall, obelisk monument, shared with his wife, Mary Burroughs, is the largest in this family graveyard which is located on his former farm.
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Henderson Gold Leaf, 3 May 1888:
DEATH OF A GOOD MAN - Mr. Joseph Basket, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home, near Henderson, about 5 o’clock p.m., on Saturday, April 21st, in the 79th year of his age. Mr. Basket led an active and industrious life as a farmer, but had been in feeble health for some time before his death. His wife survives him at the ripe age of 80 years. They had been married 56 years and during all that time, more than half a century, lived together peaceably and happily. In the death of Mr. Joe Basket a good man and a respected citizen has gone to his rest.
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Henderson Gold Leaf, 3 May 1888:
DEATH OF A GOOD MAN - Mr. Joseph Basket, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home, near Henderson, about 5 o’clock p.m., on Saturday, April 21st, in the 79th year of his age. Mr. Basket led an active and industrious life as a farmer, but had been in feeble health for some time before his death. His wife survives him at the ripe age of 80 years. They had been married 56 years and during all that time, more than half a century, lived together peaceably and happily. In the death of Mr. Joe Basket a good man and a respected citizen has gone to his rest.
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Lord now lettest thy servants depart in peace according to thy worth for our eyes have seen thy salvation
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