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Henry Thurstan Bassett

Male 1858 - 1891  (33 years)


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  • Name Henry Thurstan Bassett 
    Born 1858  Birmingham, Warwick, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID F4EFF68BF5DB8E4FA999F9B73D18D50A37CC 
    Died 8 Sep 1891  Steytlerville, South Africa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Lancet, October 24, 1891
      Obituary ? Medical News
      Henry Thurstan Bassett, M.B. Lond, M.R.C.S.

      Particulars have recently reached us respectring the death of Dr. H.T. Bassett, which occurred at the early age of thirty-three at Steytierville, near Ultenhage, Cape Colony, on Sept. 8th. Dr. H.T. Bassett was the son of Dr. John Bassett of Birmingham, and commenced his medical studies at the Queen?s College in that city, whence he passed to Guy?s Hospital, where he went through the usual medical curriculum, and occupited the various offices assigned to students, ending by being house physician to Dr. Moxon. During this time he graduated at the University of London in the honours division. After spending a winter in Vienna he eturned to his native city and joined his father in practice. He was elected honorary surgeon to the Skin and Lock Hospital, and when farily established he married, and had abright prospect before him. In the spring of 1888, after an arduous winter?s work, his healt failed. It was thought imperative that he should try a warmer climate; he accordingly went to South Africa, and settled in a rising village in the Karoo. Here his healt for a time greatly improved, and he son acquired a larage and lucrative practice; but his pulmonary symptons never became quit quiescent. A few months since they reappeared, and after a period of ver-increasing weakness he passed away. The Uitenhage Chronicle says of him : ?Dr. THurstan Bassett was gifted with a pleasing exterior; he also possessed a quiet and impressive manner and well-store mind. Those among whom his lot was cast, and among whom he died, became not only his patients but his frends. Urbane and sympathetic, he will long live in the memories of those who sincerely regret the loss of a brilliant physician and faithful friend.?
    Person ID I53  196B Richard Bassett of Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, England
    Last Modified 5 Jan 2020 

    Father John Bassett,   b. 26 Jun 1825, Countesthorpe, Leicester, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Mar Qtr 1892, West Bromwich District Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Hannah Hadley 
    Family ID F10  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Josephine Messer 
    Married Sep Qtr 1887  Reading District Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mary Bassett,   b. 27 Apr 1888, Birmingham, England Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Jean Bassett,   b. About 1890, South Africa Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 2 Jul 2014 
    Family ID F43  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart