Washington HASSETT, William D. Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, pp 215-216 William D. HASSETT, Washington, D. C., newspaper man, was born 28 August 1880 at Northfield [Washington County, Vermont], son of David and Mary A. (BURKE) HASSETT. Graduated from Northfield High School, and for two years was a student in collegiate department of Clark University, Worcester [Worcester County], Massachusetts. Began newspaper work in Vermont; later joined the staff of the "Washington Herald;" for a year and a half with the "Washington Post;" is now connected with the Capital staff of The Associated Press. Communicant of the Catholic church. Member of National Press Club. Address: National Press Club, Washington, D. C. Mr. [William D.] HASSETT is unmarried. Submitted by Cathy Kubly