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William Basse
M, #2263, b. circa 1522
| Birth* | circa 1522 | William Basse was born circa 1522 at France. |
| MARRIAGE* | 1542 | He married Mary Carkin in 1542 at England Wedding said to have taken place at St. James Garlickhite which is in London..jpg "St. James Garlickhite is in the middle of the block. Apparently this was at one time a Garlic market.") St. James Garlickhite is in the middle of the block. Apparently this was at one time a Garlic market. |
| Note* | | Here are some thoughts from Don Floyd has been doing a good deal of research on the early Basse family. Its likely that none of his ideas can be proven, but that does not diminish their importance as they are educated guess that serve to illuminate the times if not the actual family. Here are a few:
See what you think about this theory:William (Guilliaume?) Basse and Mary (Marie?) Carkin (?) Basse migrated from northern France (probably Rouen)to London between 1562 and 1565, the year that Humphrey Basse was born. William Basse would be about 42 years old in 1562, the year when the Guise faction of Catholics killed a group of Huguenots worshipping on a March day in Wassy, which is in Champagne, probably in the vicinity of Reims. The number of those killed has been estimated by various sources from 23 up to 1,200. The small number is reported by at least one Catholic historical report, and the higher figures seem to come from sources more sympathetic to the Huguenots, the latter of whom called themselves “Les Reformees.”
The Huguenot capital offense, according to the clearly biased Catholic report, was disrupting a Mass by singing loudly during their own worship. The Catholic report said that while an edict in January 1562 provided for Les Reformees worship, theretofore forbidden in France, such worship was still forbidden in a fortified town, which Wassy apparently was.
It is safe to assume that news of the slaughter spread quickly throughout northern France, where the Huguenots seem to have originated. And it didn’t take but a few weeks for the Huguenots to organize an army to fight the Catholic army, which apparently also was formed with urgent speed. The Huguenot Army, which seems to have included mercenaries, some from Germany – those war-loving Germans) quickly secured some towns in Northern France, including Rouen. The “Wars of the Religions,” being born that March day, continued for many years.
William Basse could have served in that army but we have no way of knowing. I theorize that William Basse lived in an area about 10 miles south of the Belgium border. The place is called La Basse, which was reduced to tree stumps by the Germans during World War I. It may be the place where a Levis plant is now, but I’m not sure. La Basse would be a logical place for textile production, for much of northern France has been historically associated with the production of haberdashery items such as lace. Flax also was used to produce linen in the same area. The production of lace and linen in Northern France vastly predates the 16th century. Cambrais is chiefly associated with lace, and Cambrai is also up there close to the Belgium border, and Belgium also was and is a lace-producing country. Mention lace, and many people automatically think of Belgium.
Anyway, William Basse soon saw the handwriting on the wall and knew that he had to get himself out of there. Where would he go? If his family specialized in lace, an area of wealth would be the best place to go, for only the wealthy could afford lace, which was incredibly intricate and highly desired by the landed gentry and nobility. Some of the Huguenots went to present-day Florida, and I believe I read that some went to Germany, which probably was a lousy idea. And some went to London, among other places.
And as we know, Humphrey Basse made himself a fortune at his haberdashery in London where he sold girdles (belts) and probably other textile products, including lace, ribbon and linen. The girdles of that period were nothing remotely resembling the Scarlet O’Hara corset. In fact, girdles then were not corsets. Girdles of that period were belts worn by both men and women. The expression “girding one’s loins” is most likely associated with girdles, which did, indeed, gird loins.
But why would Northern France be a desired base for making lace and other textile products, including wool? The land there, being in the lowlands (Basse-Terre) and wetlands, was and is very fertile, which would be ideal for raising cotton and flax and grazing sheep, all needed to make the textile products.
In summary, we have a number of factors favoring northern France, possibly La Basse, as being the home of the Basses.
1. Northern France was where the Les Reformees, apparent followers of Calvin, were based, and they became known as Huguenots, and the Basses have been reported to be Huguenots. They apparently were based in northern France because that is where the well-off apparently lived, and the well-off were especially attracted to the idea of “the priesthood of the believer.”
2. The English word “lowlands” is “Basse Terre” in French, the same as Terre Haute (highland) is in Indiana, and the lowlands are, in fact, in northern France.
3. Northern France is where textile products, especially lace, were made, having apparently filtered down from Belgium. (There are some localities in southern Belgium that have “Basse” as part of their names.)
4. Northern France was and is a fertile area, which would attract people wanting to raise cotton and flax and to graze sheep.
5. Humphrey Basse ran a haberdashery in London, indicating that he had a good knowledge of textile products and who to market them to.
6. It’s a fairly straight shot and not a very long distance from northern France to London by way of the English Canal. Probably ferry.
7. London apparently needed craftsmen and was happy to see the Huguenots, who clearly provided products highly desired by the well-off in that city of approximately 500,000 people in the 16th century. (The Mountjoys, another Huguenot family, is reported to have provided headwear for the Crown.) |
Citations
- [S1] Bass Family, Book, 1961 State Archives of Georgia.
William Basse
M, #2270, b. 1594
| Birth* | 1594 | William Basse was born in 1594 at London, England.1 |
| | He was the son of Humphrey Basse and Mary Buscher. |
| Christening | 20 October 1594 | He was christened on 20 October 1594 at London, England.2 |
| Burial* | 12 February 1595 | He was buried on 12 February 1595.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Bass Family, Book, 1961 State Archives of Georgia.
- [S610] Boyd, Boyd's.
 William Basse1
M, #2907, b. 19 July 1713
| Birth* | 19 July 1713 | William Basse was born on 19 July 1713 at Norfolk, VA.1 |
| | He was the son of Richard Basse and Mary Burwell.1 |
| Anecdote* | 1727 | In 1727 "In 1727, William Bass, Sr., one of Richard's sons, had to have an inquest held by the county court to prove that he and his kinsmen were of English and Nansemond descent only and that by the Treaty of Middle Plantation in 1677 they were entitled to bear arms and to use the "cleared Lands and Swamps" that their ancestors had used 'since and before English governance in Virginia." The county government was plainly willing to accord the Basses priveleges that ceased for other, more "Indian" groups when they lost their reservations."2 |
| Anecdote | 1742 | In 1742 "The Nansemond-descended Basses continued to have problems with racist English meighbors, so in 1742 William Bass went back to the county court and got a certificate stating that he was "of English and Indian descent with no admixture of negro blood" and was "numbered as a Nansemun by his own Choosing." This certificate, which describes Bass as "tall, swarthy, dark eyes," is a foreummer in form of the certificates of free birth which became required for free non-whites after the turn of the 19th century.2 |
| Anecdote | | In 1798 another William Bass had to get yet another certificate from the county court reciting his ancestry and stating plainly that he was "of English and Indian descent and was not a Negroe or a Mulattoe as by some falsely and malitiously stated." The genealogies recited in the certificates show at least two ties to the traditional Nansemond tribe; one was the John Bass marriage of 1638 and the second linked William Bass of 1797 to Great Peter, Nansemond headman on the reservation in Isle of Wight (now Southampton) county in 1710. The Christianized Nansemonds had clearly kept up ties with their reservation kinsmen for a long time, and in the long run they were the goup that survived. Note from MVW -The Indian name Keziah is found in five related Bass families and descends through at least five generations! Obvioulsy this family treasured their Indian heritage. |
Citations
- [S1] Bass Family, Book, 1961 State Archives of Georgia.
- [S461] Helen Haverty King, Isle of Wight.
William Basse
M, #2936
William Basse1
M, #2952, b. 18 February 1647/48, d. 1695
Citations
- Found his name on page 10 of "Historical Notes on Isle of Wight County."
- [S1] Bass Family, Book, 1961 State Archives of Georgia.
William Basse1
M, #4495
Citations
- [S1] Bass Family, Book, 1961 State Archives of Georgia.
William Basse Sr.1
M, #2287, b. 25 December 1618
| Death* | | William Basse Sr. died at Norfolk, VA. |
| Birth* | 25 December 1618 | He was born on 25 December 1618 at London, England.2 |
| | He was the son of Nathaniel Basse and Mary Jordan. |
| MARRIAGE* | 26 September 1641 | He married Sarah Batten on 26 September 1641.2 |
| Death | 1695 | He died in 1695 at Norfolk, VA.3 |
Sarah Batten1
F, #2893, b. 1620
| Birth* | 1620 | Sarah Batten was born in 1620.1 |
| MARRIAGE* | 26 September 1641 | She married William Basse Sr., son of Nathaniel Basse and Mary Jordan, on 26 September 1641.1 |
| Married Name | 26 September 1641 | As of 26 September 1641,her married name was Basse. |
Citations
- [S460] Basse Sermon Book.
Drury Battle
M, #2156, b. say 1777
Citations
- [S229] Unknown subject unknown repository.
John Battle
M, #2155, b. say 1777
Citations
- [S229] Unknown subject unknown repository.
John Battle (Bittle)
M, #1860
Margaret Battle
F, #2154, b. say 1777
Citations
- [S229] Unknown subject unknown repository.
Winnifred Battle
F, #2153, b. say 1777
Citations
- [S229] Unknown subject unknown repository.
Anna Barbara Baunin
F, #2747
| MARRIAGE* | say 1762 | Anna Barbara Baunin married Johann Jacob Albrecht say 1762. |
| Married Name | say 1762 | As of say 1762,her married name was Albrecht. |
Ruth Beall
F, #2464, b. 1741
William Beall
M, #2944
Ella Bonner Beckett
F, #775, d. 14 April 1962
| MARRIAGE* | 1900 | Ella Bonner Beckett married Joseph William Woodrough, son of Horace William Woodrough and Sarah Beckett, in 1900.1 |
| Death* | 14 April 1962 | She died on 14 April 1962 at Omaha, NE, Ella died Apr. 14, 1962 in Omaha. She and husband are buried side by side in the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) section, Lot 29, graves 8 & 9. |
| Note* | | She was the widow of W.D. Beckett who appears to be the brother of Joseph William's mother i.e his uncle. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Woodrough. |
Citations
- [S518] 1930 Census;.
Frank R. Beckett
M, #3484, b. January 1853
| Birth* | January 1853 | Frank R. Beckett was born in January 1853. |
| | He was the son of William Beckett and Martha Woods. |
| CENSUS1900* | 2 June 1900 | Shown living with his mother at 510 E. Dayton St.1 |
Citations
- [S59] 1900 Census;, T623 # 1243 Book 2 p. 245B.
Sarah Beckett
F, #169, b. 21 October 1849, d. 15 April 1898
| Birth* | 21 October 1849 | Sarah Beckett was born on 21 October 1849 at Hamilton, Butler County, OH. |
| | She was the daughter of William Beckett and Martha Woods. |
| MARRIAGE* | 22 September 1866 | She married Horace William Woodrough, son of Joseph Woodrough and Agnes Moreman, on 22 September 1866 Thomas Robinson and His Descentands give marriage date as March 17, 1870.1 |
| Death* | 15 April 1898 | She died on 15 April 1898 at age 48. |
| Married Name | 22 September 1866 | As of 22 September 1866,her married name was Woodrough.1 |
| CENSUS1880* | 1880 | She appeared on the Census in 1880 at Covington, Kenton County, KY. |
Citations
- [S374] The Woods Family.
William Beckett
M, #170
| | William Beckett was the son of Robert Beckett and Mary Crawford. |
| MARRIAGE* | | He married an unknown person. |
| MARRIAGE* | circa 1848 | He married Martha Woods, daughter of John Woods and Sarah Ann Lynch, circa 1848 at Ohio, OH. |
| Biography* | | He was a prominent lawyer as well as founder of the Beckett Company. Henry Howe in Historical Collection of Ohio vol. 1, page 350 states: "The manufacturing development of Hamilton County has been advanced by William Beckett, a man of large public spirit and a general public operator. If any project is thought for the good of the community the first inquiry is: "Where is Beckett?" He came to Ohio in 1821 in Hanover Township, Butler County, Ohio. |
William Beckett Jr.
M, #790
Mary Sarah Beckwith1,2,3
F, #3116
| MARRIAGE* | | Mary Sarah Beckwith married Thomas Penuel Floyd Sr., son of Delialah Floyd. |
| Note* | | She She comes from a long line of Beckwiths stretching back to the earlies days in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Floyd. |
| Immigration* | 1835 | She immigrated in 1835 to GA.4 |
Citations
- Nash County estate records book 14 talk about Sarah widow of Penuel.
Cameron gave me the name Mary Sarah.
- [S486] Donald Floyd, "Donald Floyd", Posted by: Donald Floyd Date: December 29, 2001 at 23:09:52
In Reply to: Re: Nancy Floyd born 1806 GA by Jesse FLoyd of 4034
Jesse:
Here's the info I have on Dolphin Floyd's brothers and sisters. His brothers, John W. Floyd and Thomas Beckwith Floyd,are reported by other researchers to have moved to Georgia first and built homes there. Then Penuel Jr., along with his sisters, Sarah Floyd and Susannah Floyd, and his mother, Sarah Beckwith Floyd, moved to Georgia about 1835.
According to my material, here are all the siblings of Dolphin: Elizabeth Floyd Whitfield, Mary Braswell, Temperance Floyd Griffin, John W. Floyd, Thomas Beckwith Floyd, Delilia or Deliah or Delilah Floyd Jones, Penuel Floyd Jr., Sara Floyd and Susan Floyd Davidson.
Dolphin and siblings were the apparent children of Penuel Floyd Sr., who died intestate in 1815 in Nash County, N.C. Penuel Floyd Sr. was the son of Delilah Floyd who later married Nathaniel Drake.
According to my material, Dolphin arrived in Georgia aboutabout 1825, but that is not confirmed. We do know that he first appeared in Texas records in 1832.
Don Floyd.
- [S594] Unknown author, "Cameron/Beckwith," e-mail to MVW, Dec 12, 2006.
- [S486] Donald Floyd, "Donald Floyd."
Elizabeth Beleke
F, #3831
Nancy Belknap
F, #997, b. 27 March 1798, d. 1 July 1869
| Birth* | 27 March 1798 | Nancy Belknap was born on 27 March 1798 at Balls Town, NY. |
| | She was the daughter of William B Belknap and Martha Carscadden. |
| MARRIAGE* | 11 August 1816 | She married James McNeil, son of John McNeil and Ann Carman, on 11 August 1816 at Cato, Cayuga, NY. |
| Death* | 1 July 1869 | She died on 1 July 1869 at Mason Township, MI, at age 71. |
| Married Name | 11 August 1816 | As of 11 August 1816,her married name was McNeil. |
Family | James McNeil b. 29 April 1796, d. 1 September 1841 |
| Child | |
William Belknap
M, #1004, b. 27 May 1730, d. 2 February 1767
| MARRIAGE* | | William Belknap married Hannah Flagg. |
| Birth* | 27 May 1730 | He was born on 27 May 1730. |
| | He was the son of Samuel Belknap and Lydia Stearns. |
| Death* | 2 February 1767 | He died on 2 February 1767 at age 36. |
Family | Hannah Flagg b. 10 November 1732, d. 3 April 1763 |
| Child | |
William B Belknap
M, #998, b. 21 February 1751, d. 18 July 1831
| Birth* | 21 February 1751 | William B Belknap was born on 21 February 1751 at Charleston, Suffolk, Massachusets. |
| | He was the son of William Belknap and Hannah Flagg. |
| MARRIAGE* | 20 January 1785 | He married Martha Carscadden, daughter of Robert Carscadden Jr and Diana Gifford, on 20 January 1785 at Newburgh, Orange, NY. |
| Death* | 18 July 1831 | He died on 18 July 1831 at Newburgh, NY, at age 80. |
| Milit-Beg* | 1776 | He began military service in 1776 at Lieutenant Served in the Revolution. Verification in DAR records. He was a member of the Society of Cincinnatius. |
Arthur Bell1
M, #3951
| Birth* | | Arthur Bell was born at Isle of Wight County, VA. |
| | He was the son of George Bell Jr.1 |
| Note* | 1751 | In 1751 An Arthur and Ester (wife?) Bell witnessed a will.2 |
Citations
- [S469] Williams and Griffin, Wills Edgecomb NC.
- [S555] Wills of North Carolina, N.C Wills CD #509.
David Bell
M, #4001
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