Arthur Bassett

M, #131, b. 19 March 1877, d. 7 August 1949
FatherJohn Bassett b. 1 Aug 1824, d. 14 Nov 1897
MotherElizabeth Polmear b. 10 Jun 1843, d. 22 Feb 1923
Relationship2nd great-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited30 Jan 2020
Birth*19 March 1877 Dam Creek near Bungowannah, NSW, Australia;
Name: Arthur Bassett
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1877
Place of Birth: Dam Creek, near Bungowannah NSW

Father: John Bassett
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Cornwall England
Age: 50

Date of Marriage: 26 May 1865
Place of Marriage: Beechworth Victoria

Mother: Elizabeth Polmear
Birthplace: Cornwall England
Age: 34

Previous Issue: 5 males, 2 females living

Informant: Elizabeth Bassett, Mother, Beechworth [sic]
Present at Birth: Mrs Hanel, Elizabeth Swann1 
Death of Father14 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 Bassett2 
Residence*1903 Bellview, Derriwong, NSW, Australia;Farmer3 
Marriage*1910 Yackandandah, VIC, Australia;Bride=Jane Short4 
Residence1913 Euablong Rd, Condobolin, NSW, Australia;Farmer3 
News-Arct*5 February 1915 "The Grenfell Record", Grenfell, NSW, Australia;
MANGANESE
Some little time ago, Mr Arthur Bassett, while prospecting, came upon a manganese outcrop, and secured the right to mine for same from Mr G. M. Stein, on whose property the mineral exists. The property was offered to Messrs. Hoskins, of Lithgow, and one of the firm visited Grenfell and approved of the mineral. The area is being applied for in the name of Hoskins Bros., and Fix this text20 tons have been dispatched to Lithgow. If the result proves satisfactory, and this seems certain — the industry should give employment here to at least 50 or 60 men. The original owners are Messrs Arthur Bassett, Henry Hall, H. Gravenmaker, and Angellinetta. The Broken Hill Proprietary are being offered the adjoining 40 acres by Mr A. Bassett.5 
Death of Mother22 February 1923 Grenfell, NSW, Australia;age 82;Principal=Elizabeth Polmear6 
Residence1925 Adelargo Rd, Grenfell, NSW, Australia;Farmer3 
Residence1928 Cranleigh, Adelargo Rd, Grenfell, NSW, Australia;Farmer3 
Electoral Roll*1936 "Cranleigh", Adelargo Road, Grenfell, NSW, Australia;farmer7 
Death of Spouse18 February 1939 Grenfell, NSW, Australia;Principal=Jane Short8 
Death*7 August 1949 Grenfell, NSW, Australia9 
Obituary11 August 1949 "The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser", Grenfell, NSW, Australia;
MR. ARTHUR BASSET.
At the age of 72 Mr. Arthur Bassett passed away in the local hospital on Sunday.
He is survived, by a grown-up family, his wife having predeceased him, surviving members of the family being Misses Ivy and Eva Bassett, and son Hedley.
Deceased was a native of Bungowannah, near Albury.
The funeral was from the Salvation Army Citadel, Captain Merrick taking the services.
A number of old friends assembled to pay their last tribute to a good citizen, and many wreaths were forwarded.9 

Family

Jane Short b. 1873, d. 18 Feb 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S1483] NSW Birth Registration Transcription, Arthur Bassett 1877.
  2. [S14] Death Certificate, John Bassett 1897.
  3. [S655] NSW Electoral Rolls.
  4. [S171] Rhonda Bassett.
  5. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Grenfell Record, Friday, February 5, 1915.
  6. [S143] NSW Death 3647/1923 - Elizabeth Bassett (Polmear).
  7. [S1418] Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980.
  8. [S51] Neville Bassett.
  9. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser, Thursday, August 11, 1949.
  10. [S414] Garry Batt.