Background
II, William Wood Bassett was born on December 18, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of William Wood and Martha Slevin (Robb) B.
II, William Wood Bassett was born on December 18, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of William Wood and Martha Slevin (Robb) B.
Juris Doctor, Catholic U., 1972.
Teacher, Alleman High School, Rock Island, Illinois, 1960-1962; vice chancellor, Diocese of Peoria (Illinois), 1965-1967; professor of law, Catholic U., Washington, 1967-1973; professor of law, University San Francisco, since 1974.
Trustee Catholic U., 1969-1973. Member American Society Legal History, Canon Law Society American (vice president 1969-1970), Selden Society.
Married Jacqueline Marie Krueger, June 23, 1973. Children: William, John, Jacqueline.