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Inscriptions at
Hassett, New Tusket, Digby County
Nova Scotia, Canada |
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William Hassett (alias Blennerhassett, b.c1790/4 Ireland, d.11-Jul-1876 Hassett) was foreman of the first sawmill on the Sissaboo River (at what is now Weymouth Falls). He acquired land and became a farmer, founding the small community of Hassett (near New Tusket, Clare township, Digby County) which grew up around him, taking its name from him and his homestead. William Hassett was also the first postmaster at Hassett, his son Byron succeeding him. |
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Hassett, Nova Scotia
This community has always been named "Hassett", with signs as shown here.
In 2004 the municipality erected new signs reading "Hassetts", an error that hopefully will be corrected. |
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photo: courtesy of Stefanie Hassett
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drawing: courtesy of Kelly Nelson
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photo: courtesy of Kelly Nelson
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St James' Church, Hassett
Church of England
since demolished <when?> |
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Tremont Church & Cemetery, Nova Scotia |
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photo: courtesy of Stefanie Hassett  |
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photo: courtesy of Stefanie Hassett  |
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Albert Eugene Hassett
b.29-Aug-1890 d.c1949
in the Ruggles plot at Tremont | | |
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INSCRIPTIONS at Hassett, Nova Scotia, Canada
