Josie Bassett

Josie Bassett
Born
Josephine Bassett

(1874-01-17)January 17, 1874
Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
DiedMay 1, 1964(1964-05-01) (aged 90)
Jensen, Utah, US
Resting placeBassett Cemetery
40°47′29.04″N 108°50′44.88″W / 40.7914000°N 108.8458000°W / 40.7914000; -108.8458000 (Bassett Homestead Cemetery)
Other namesJosie Bassett Morris
Occupations
  • Western Rancher
  • Cattle Rustler
  • Bootlegger
Known for
  • Association with outlaws such as Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch
  • Romantically involved with Elzy Lay and Will "News" Carver
  • Claimed Butch Cassidy visited in 1930 and lived in Utah until the late 1940s
Spouses
  • Jim McKnight
  • Carl McKnight
  • Emerson Wells
  • M.B. "Ben" Morris
Children2
RelativesAnn Bassett (sister)

Josie Bassett (January 17, 1874 – May 1, 1964) was a rancher. She and her sister "Queen" Ann Bassett are known for their love affairs and associations with well-known outlaws, particularly Butch Cassidy's "Wild Bunch".