Thomas Samuel Bassett descends from William Bassett of Blore as follows:<\/p>\n
Sir William Bassett of Blore
\nThomas Bassett
\nEdward Bassett (b. 1500) and wife Elizabeth Chatwynd
\nThomas Bassett of Hints (b. 1525) and wife Margaret
\nEdward Bassett (b. 1545) and wife Jane Lynne
\nWalter Bassett (b. 1567) and wife Sconsolate Greville
\nThomas Bassett (b. 1599) and wife Jane Holden
\nThomas Bassett (b. 1633) and wife Katherine
\nBartholomew Bassett (b. 1677) and wife Mary
\nThomas Bassett (b. 1705) and wife Elizabeth Brooks
\nSamuel Bassett (b. 1758) and wife Sarah Hands
\nThomas Bassett (b. 1781) and wife Elizabeth Heathcock
\nSamuel Bassett (b. 1817) and wife Harriett Robinson
\nThomas Samuel Bassett (b. 1843)<\/p>\n
Birmingham Daily Mail, 2 Jul 1875
\nShocking And Fatal Accident In
\nBirmingham This Morning
\nA Merchant Killed And Others Injured<\/p>\n
A very shocking and painful accident occurred at the corner of Clement Street this morning, by which Mr. Thomas Samuel Bassett, of the firm of Bagnall, Bassett, and Company, metal merchants of Gem Street, lost his life. Mr. Bagnall has also been very seriously injured and the coachman, Richard Latham, lies in a dangerous state at the Queen\u2019s Hospital. A little before nine o\u2019clock Mr. Bagnall and Mr. Bassett were driving in an open carriage in the direction of Gem Street, and when near the Railway bridge in the vicinity of Clement Street, a shrill whistle from one of the railway engines caused the horse to become restive, and in an instant he dashed on at a furious pace, the driver losing control over him. On reaching the corner of Clement street, the affrighted animal rushed up against the manufactory of Mr. Phillips, throwing Mr. Bassett headlong against the brickwork of the building, smashing his skull and causing other serious injuries. Mr. Bagnall attempted to save himself by jumping from the vehicle an instant before it came into collision with the manufactory, but he also was hurled against the building, as was also the coachman. An immense crowd at once collected, and the three men were picked up. It is said that no man amongst all those present could be found to volunteer to take Mr. Bassett to the hospital, who, although terribly bruised and bleeding freely from his wounds, was still alive. A woman named Mrs. Gold, who lives close by, after a little delay, called a cab, into which Mr. Bassett was lifted, the woman following. She laid the injured man\u2019s head upon her apron, and bound it up as best she could on her way to the Queen\u2019s Hospital, but when the cab had gone a little way in the direction of the institution, Mr. Bassett gave a deep moan and expired. The coachman, who is insensible from the injuries he has received, was also taken to the institution, and it is doubtful whether he will survive. Mr. Bagnall, who is severely injured about the head and other parts of the body, was removed to the house of a friend, and it said that his case is also dangerous. The terrible news was indiscreetly communicated to Mrs. Bassett, when the unhappy lady, who is within a few days of her confinement, swooned away, and medical aid had to be at once sent for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thomas Samuel Bassett descends from William Bassett of Blore as follows: Sir William Bassett of Blore Thomas Bassett Edward Bassett (b. 1500) and wife Elizabeth Chatwynd Thomas Bassett of Hints (b. 1525) and wife Margaret Edward Bassett (b. 1545) and … Continue reading