Henry Bassett1
M, #152, b. 24 March 1861, d. 6 August 1944
| Father | John Bassett1 b. 1 Aug 1824, d. 14 Nov 1897 |
| Mother | Jane Thomas1 b. 6 Dec 1826, d. 12 Mar 1867 |
| Relationship | 2nd great-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 9 May 2021 |
| Birth* | 24 March 1861 | Mount Pleasant, SA, Australia; When Born: 24th March 1861 Name: Henry Sex: Male Name and Surname of Father: John Bassett Name and Maiden Name of Mother: Jane Bassett, formerly Thomas Rank or Profession of Father: Boot Maker Residence of Parents: Mount Pleasant2 |
| Death of Mother | 12 March 1867 | Mount Pleasant, SA, Australia; When Died: 12th March 1867 Name and Surname: Jane Bassett Sex: F Age: 41 Rank or Profession: wife of John Bassett, Shoemaker, Mt Pleasant Usual Residence: Mt Pleasant Cause of Death: Syncopsy consequent on long duration of Dropsy, Geo H Robinson M.D. Place where Death occurred: Mount Pleasant;Principal=Jane Thomas3 |
| Marriage* | 18 June 1889 | Residence of Robert Macknell, "Wardry", Lachlan River, NSW, Australia; Groom: Henry Bassett Status: Bachelor Place of Birth: Adelaide Occupation: Farmer Age: 28 Usual Residence: Derrawong Father: John Bassett Occupation: Farmer Mother: Jane Thomas Bride: Mary Ann Macknell Status: Spinster Place of Birth: Mittagong Occupation: Publican Age: 21 Usual Residence: Wardry Father: Robert Macknell Occupation: Publican Mother: Mary Ann McFadden Date of Marriage: June 18th 1889 Place of Marriage: Residence of Robert Macknell "Wardry" Lachlan River Religion: Church of England Witnesses: Elizabeth Macknell, Robert Macknell Minister: Robert *;Bride=Mary Ann Mackrell4 |
| Death of Father | 14 November 1897 | "Bellview", Condobolin, NSW, Australia; Name: John Bassett Date of Death: 14 Nov 1897 Place of Death: Bellview, Condobolin Occupation: Selector Sex: Male Age: 75 years Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Penzance, Cornwal, England Time in Aust Colonies: 50 years Father: Not stated Occupation: Not stated Mother: Not stated Place of Marriage 1: Penzance, Cornwall, England Age at Marriage 1: 21 years Name of Spouse 1: Jane Thomas Children of Marriage 1: James 49, John 47, Ellen 45, Elizabeth 42, Walter 37, Henry 35, Alfred 32 living; deceased 1 male Place of Marriage 2: Beachworth, Victoria Age at Marriage 2: 53 years Name of Spouse 2: Elizabeth Polmear Children of Marriage 2: Arthur 20, William 18, Ernest 12 living Informant: James Bassett, son, "Springs Gully", Derrawong, Condobolin Cause of Death: order of burial by justice peace Length of Illness: three years Medical Attendant: Date Last Seen: Inquest unnecessary H W Grey JP 14th November 1897 Date of Burial: 15 Nov 1897 Place of Burial: Cemetery Condobolin Minister & Religion: W A Walker, Wesleyan Undertaker: F W Marlin Witnesses: A W H Lestrange, J A Dawson;Principal=John Bassett5 |
| Note* | 7 December 1900 | Condobolin, NSW, Australia;Another worthy settler of this district in the person of Mr H. Bassett of Ethervale, Derriwong, has sold out and shortly intends to seek fresh fields and pastures new. This gentleman has sold his estate of 1000 acres with improvements st 30 shillings per acre to Mr J Berryman of Narromine, who is to take possession on 1st February 1901. Mr Bassett selected this land fifteen years ago and by hard work and perseverance has despite many obstacles been able to hold his own and progress.6 |
| Electoral Roll* | 1936 | "Halston", Adelargo Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia;no occupation7 |
| Occupation* | 1944 | Coolamon Hotel, Coolamon, NSW, Australia;Innkeeper8 |
| Death* | 6 August 1944 | "Halston", 116 Best Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia9 |
| Obituary | 11 August 1944 | "The Narandera Argus", Narandera, NSW, Australia; OBITUARY Mr. H. Bassett The death occurred at his home on Sunday afternoon of a well known resident of Wagga and district, Mr. Henry Bassett, of 'Halston,' 116 Best Street, Wagga, at the age of 82 years. The late Mr. Bassetthad been living in retirement in Wagga for over 30 years and practically all his life was a well known hotelkeeper. He built the Coolamon Hotel at Cooiamon, which he conducted for many years prior to his retirement and retained the ownership of that hotel up till his death. A keen sportsman and athlete all his life, he was particularly fond of cricket and bowls, and was a member of both the Wagga Club and the South Wagga Bowling Club. For the last seven months he had been ill and confined to his bed at his home. Widely known and esteemed he made many friends in Wagga and district during his many years of residence. He married over 50 years ago, and is survived by his wife, four sons, Messrs. AvelynHenry,of Mosman; Harvey Harold, of Narandera; Reginald, of Wagga; and Lon (R.A.A.F,), at present in Queensland; one daughter, Mrs. V. G. Slattery, of Wagga; and two brothers, Messrs. Walter and Alfred Bassett,both of Sydney. The funeral took place on Tuesday. Among the floral tributes were wreaths from the directors and staff of S. Richards and Co. Ltd., Narandera.9 |
Family | Mary Ann Mackrell b. 1867, d. 15 Jun 1953 | |
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Citations
- [S1240] South Australian Birth Registrations 1842-1906.
- [S1558] South Australian Birth Registrations transcripts (Keith Bassett), Henry Bassett 1861.
- [S14] Death Certificate, 116/1867.
- [S1643] Condobolin All Saints Church marriages 1885-1936, Henry Bassett & Mary Ann Mackrell 1889.
- [S14] Death Certificate, John Bassett 1897.
- [S645] The Lachlander.
- [S1418] Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980.
- [S171] Rhonda Bassett.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Narandera Argus, Friday, August 11, 1944.
- [S51] Neville Bassett.
- [S644] Anthony Slattery.