Background
Bassett, William Hastings was born on March 7, 1868 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Albert and Almira Durfee (Mayhew) Bassett.
Bassett, William Hastings was born on March 7, 1868 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Albert and Almira Durfee (Mayhew) Bassett.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1891.
Chemist with Popes Island Manufacturing Company, 1891-1893, superintendent 1893-1895. Teacher science, Swain Free School, 1895-1900. Chemist New Jersey Zinc Company, 1900-1902.
Chemist Coe Brass Manufacturing Company, 1902-1903.
Chief chemist and metallurgist, 1903-1912. Technical superintendent and metallurgist American Brass Company, 1912-1930.
Metallurgical manager of same company, since 1930.
Member metallurgical advisory board United States Bureau Standards and United States Army Ordnance Department Trustee Public Library. Cheshire, Connecticut.
Married Sarah H. Whiting, November 3, 1892. Children: Alice Whiting, William Hastings, Junior.