Thomas Ascot Bassett

1844 - 1916  (72 years)

• Name	Thomas Ascot Bassett
  Birth	2 Feb 1844	Bridgerule East, Cornwall, England
  Gender	Male
  _UID	AAAD915892641D47A7D4194536AD7B56270C
  Death	4 Dec 1916	Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
  Burial	Griffith Cemetery, Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
  Notes	Thomas Ascot Bassett may be a son of John and Anne (Sluggett) Bassett from the 22B124.7 family. However, he does not show as listed in the 1851 or 1861 census with that family. Daily Advertiser Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Saturday, December 16, 1916 Death BASSETT - On December 4, 1916, at Griffith, Ascot Thomas Bassett, of Ascot Valley, Mt. Ida, aged 74, deaerly loved husband of Matilda Wrixon Bassett (daughter of Dr. Large, late of Wagga), and beloved father of George Thomas Bassett, Mt. Ida; Alfred Henry Bassett, Gillenbah; Mrs. G. Black, Sarandrea; Mrs. A.E. Hill, Tumbarumba; Mrs. T. Latham, Totenham, P.O.; Mrs. J. Painting, Allendale; Mrs. J. Dickie, Hurston P.O., Vic.; Mrs. Jo Roche, Tottenham, P.O.; Mrs. W. Roche, Tottenham, P.O. Albury Banner and Wodonga Express New South Wales, Australia Friday, December 15, 1916 On Monday last the death occurred of Mr. Thomas Bassett, of Ascot Valley, Mount Ida. Though 76 years of age, Mr. Bassett had led an active life up to within a couple of days of his demise, his death being accelerated as the result of an accident sustained recently whilst supervising harvesting operations upon his farm. The late Mr. Bassett was the oldest resident pioneer landholder in the neighborhood, and during his avocation of a farmer and grazier, but by thrift and the application of unbounded energy he had carried his undertaking through with success. A widow, two sons and six daughters are left to mourn their loss. With the exception of one son, the remainder of the family are married and settled in various parts of the State. The interment took place at Griffith Cemetery on Wednesday. The deceased had, by his genial manner and straightforward honesty of purpose, commanded the respect of everyone in the district.
  Person ID	I1	398B Thomas Ascot Bassett of Australia
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2016

  
  

  Father	John Bassett
  Mother	Anne Sluggett
  Family ID	F1	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Caroline Sophia Amelia Beaumont,   b. 25 Dec 1845, Hanwell, Middlesex, England d. 1895 (Age 49 years)
  Marriage	31 Dec 1866	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  Children	1. Amelia Ann Bassett,   b. Abt 1868, Australia   2. Caroline Sarah Bassett,   b. Abt 1871, Australia   3. Martha Bassett,   b. Abt 1874, Australia   4. Bassett,   b. Abt 1876, Australia   5. Thomas George Bassett,   b. Abt 1877, Hay, New South Wales, Australia d. 12 Aug 1967, Griffith, New South Wales, Australia (Age 90 years) + 6. Charlotte Bassett,   b. 5 Jan 1880, Hay, New South Wales, Australia d. 8 Jan 1917, Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia (Age 37 years)   7. Mary Bassett,   b. Abt 1882, Australia + 8. Alfred Henry Bassett,   b. Abt 1883, Hay, New South Wales, Australia d. 6 Jun 1943, Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia (Age 60 years)   9. Emily Beaumont Bassett,   b. Abt 1889   d. 1960 (Age 71 years)   10. Mary Watts Bassett,   b. Abt 1891   d. 1954 (Age 63 years)
  Family ID	F2	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Apr 2016

  
  

  Family 2	Matilda Wrixon Large,   b. Abt 1854   d. Aug 1933, Griffith, New South Wales, Australia (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	6 Jun 1901	Hay, New South Wales, Australia
  Family ID	F3	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Apr 2016