Biographies
W. WALTER BASSETT
Those
who have known and observed with interest the career of the native sons of
California are impressed with their intelligence, their marked ability and
increased prominence in both business and public affairs. The opportunities
afforded the Great West brought them a degree of individual prestige, and the
localities identified with their labors have benefited thereby.
W.
Walter Bassett was born in the city of Sacramento; its schools gave him
exceptional educational advantages. His first business position was that of
assistant to the city surveyor. Later he found employment with the old
established firm of Adams McNeill Company, and he continued in their service
for several years, finally resigning the position as traveling salesman for
that company. He then became associated with Sparrow Smith, and the Capital Banking
& Trust Company was organized, of which he became cashier, and one of its
directors. In 1911 the commercial department of the bank was nationalized under
the name of The Capital National Bank; he is now cashier of this bank also. He
is also one of the re-organizers and a director of the Citizens Bank of Oak
Park.
While
devoting his time to banking business Mr. Bassett has shown his interest in
municipal affairs, serving as a director of the Chamber of Commerce, and he was
at the same time, from 1906 to 1911, its treasurer. For some
time he has been interested in the Consumers Ice & Cold Storage Company,
and is its vice-president. Fraternal associations enlist his interest
and assistance. He is treasurer of the local Aerie of Eagles, and has been
honored by election as their state treasurer. Mr. Bassett is a member of the
Masonic order, to whose principles he zealously adheres, and by his
contribution aids philanthropic movements. He is a Republican and gives loyal
allegiance to that party. Though not personally identified with any religious
denomination, he is ready to contribute to movements that insure the religious
advancement of the city.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 997-998. Historic Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.