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Hannah Lavila <I>Bassett</I> Sperry

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Hannah Lavila Bassett Sperry

Birth
Ohio, USA
Death
4 May 1923 (aged 82)
District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 13, Grave 5400-H
Memorial ID
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Hannah BASSETT b. 11 Apr 1841 in Plymouth,Ohio d. 4 May 1923 in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania probably was living with her son Artur. m. Andrew Fuller SPERRY buried this cemetery. A English teacher, dau of William Cole BASSETT b. 1810 MA.d.1883 Carpenter & Joiner and (m. 5 Jul 1835) Lavina Martha GREENWOOD b. 1813 d. 1910 of Dorset, Ashtabula, Ohio Hannah and Andrew Had ch: Arthur, Vinnie and Paul.

The Washington Post, Sept. 2, 1905
" Hannah B. Sperry is well known in all circles prominent in charitable and literary circles and in the work for the betterment and advancement of women.

Pioneer Women of Dorset 1808-1850
Mrs. Hannah B. SPERRY, of Washington, president of the Woman's National Press Association, was the first "organist" to play in Dorset. "We take great pride in her success. Her sister, Mrs. Perry PLATT; of Pella, Pa., (Elizabeth BASSETT,) has had a house full of girls (just nine), and one son."

Hannah Bassett Sperry knew Susan B. Anthony, in fact had her original printing press in her basement, Both women were active in Washington at the same time

Granddaughter of Nathan BASSET b. 1785-1788 MASS or CT. and Hannah lived (Millsford TWP.) Dorset, Ashtabula, Ohio 1827.
Hannah's other Grandparents were John and Elizabeth GREENWOOD b. 1783 NJ. All buried Dorset Cemetery.
Hannah BASSETT b. 11 Apr 1841 in Plymouth,Ohio d. 4 May 1923 in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania probably was living with her son Artur. m. Andrew Fuller SPERRY buried this cemetery. A English teacher, dau of William Cole BASSETT b. 1810 MA.d.1883 Carpenter & Joiner and (m. 5 Jul 1835) Lavina Martha GREENWOOD b. 1813 d. 1910 of Dorset, Ashtabula, Ohio Hannah and Andrew Had ch: Arthur, Vinnie and Paul.

The Washington Post, Sept. 2, 1905
" Hannah B. Sperry is well known in all circles prominent in charitable and literary circles and in the work for the betterment and advancement of women.

Pioneer Women of Dorset 1808-1850
Mrs. Hannah B. SPERRY, of Washington, president of the Woman's National Press Association, was the first "organist" to play in Dorset. "We take great pride in her success. Her sister, Mrs. Perry PLATT; of Pella, Pa., (Elizabeth BASSETT,) has had a house full of girls (just nine), and one son."

Hannah Bassett Sperry knew Susan B. Anthony, in fact had her original printing press in her basement, Both women were active in Washington at the same time

Granddaughter of Nathan BASSET b. 1785-1788 MASS or CT. and Hannah lived (Millsford TWP.) Dorset, Ashtabula, Ohio 1827.
Hannah's other Grandparents were John and Elizabeth GREENWOOD b. 1783 NJ. All buried Dorset Cemetery.


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