Thomas Basnett

Thomas Basnett
Born1808 (1808)
Died1886(1886-00-00) (aged 77–78)
Occupation(s)British astronomer and meteorologist
Known forMarabanong mansion

Thomas Basnett (1808–1886) was a British-born astronomer and meteorologist. He built Marabanong in the Jacksonville, Florida area and married Eliza Wilbur in his third marriage. Basnett moved from England to Illinois in 1835 and ran a drugstore. Circa 1876 he constructed Marabonong on a promontory above the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Florida[1]

References

  1. ^ Empire Point mansion has long history of strong Trout women by Leni Bessette and Louise Stanton Warren October 8, 2005 Florida Times-Union
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