Charles William Bassett descends from Richard Bassett of Eardisland as follows:<\/p>\n
Richard Bassett and wife Elizabeth Hooper
\nRichard Bassett (b. 1685) and wife Sarah Caldwell
\nThomas Bassett (b. 1731) and wife Mary Jones
\nWilliam Bassett (b. 1776) and wife Jane Cambel
\nThomas Bassett (b. 1811) and wife Eleanor
\nCharles William Bassett (b. 1859)<\/p>\n
Neath Guardian, Friday, 24 January 1936
\nWell Known Agricultural Figure
\nByrncoch Family Bereaved<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A well known and influential figure in agricultural circles has just passed away in the person of Mr. Charles W. Bassett of Tredegar Farm, Llangyfelach, following an operation in Clydach Hospital. He leaves behind a widow, two sons, (Messrs. Philip and Harry Bassett) four daughters (Mrs. Harold A. Bradley, Dyffryn; Nurse Florence and the Misses Lesie and Winifred Bassett) with other relatives to mourn their loss.<\/p>\n
Mr. Bassett was a native of Eardisley, Hereford, and identified himself prominently with Church life in that parish, serving as chorister, bellringer, lector, and churchwarden for a period of 21 years. Upon leaving there for Wales to take up a farm appointment for Mr. W. J. Percy Player, Clydach, he was presented with many gifts, including a silver tea service, and was given by the then vicar, with the expressed approval of the Easter Vestry, and with a suitable signed inscription, a Bible of historic value \u2013 the gift to the church by a prominent parishioner and church-warden of long service, nearly 100 years ago.<\/p>\n
Mr. Bassett was the first manager of the West Glamorgan Farmers\u2019 Society, and managed for some five years the extensive farm of the Main Colliery Co. on the Dyffryn Estate, and subsequently took over the Tredegar Farm, where his lengthy experience, wisely directed capabilities and diligence, with the efficient co-operation of his family, have proved very successful. A man of resolute will, sterling integrity and genial disposition, his counsel was often sought, and he will be greatly missed, not only in the social and industrial circle, but also in the ancient Church of Llangyfelach, of which he was a staunch and active supporter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Charles William Bassett descends from Richard Bassett of Eardisland as follows: Richard Bassett and wife Elizabeth Hooper Richard Bassett (b. 1685) and wife Sarah Caldwell Thomas Bassett (b. 1731) and wife Mary Jones William Bassett (b. 1776) and wife Jane … Continue reading