Benjamin Bassett was the son of #406B John Bassett of Bedfordshire, England.
Kyneton Newspaper, May 8, 1909
Death in the West - The death is announced of Mr Benjamin Bassett, who for many years resided with his family at the extreme western end of Pohlman Street. The sad event, which in consequences of his advanced years, was not wholly unexpected, occurred on April 13th at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Robertson, at Perth, W.A. whither he had gone some years ago in search of improved health, as he had been in a very indifferent state of health for some time previous. Mr Bassett was one of those sturdy pioneers who did much towards the settlement of this fair country. He was a native of Bedfordshire, and came to this State when he had reached his majority. He followed the occupation of a contracter for many years with varying success and succeeded in raising a family in respectability and comfort. One of his sons, well known in this district is Mr B. Bassett, of Sturt Street, Kyneton, whilst Mrs E. Tranter, who for many years has resided in Lauriston, is a respected daughter. Mr Bassett was for many years an enthusiastic member of the Kyneton Baptist church, and on his moving westward he allied himself to the same denomination. His remains were laid to rest in the Karrakatta cemetery, the service being read by the Rev. Samuel J. Pitman, of the Baptist denomination.