Bassett Family Association Database
Benjamin Bassett
1832 - 1909 (~ 77 years)-
Name Benjamin Bassett Christening 25 Mar 1832 Cardington, Bedfordshire, England 
Gender Male _UID 1D691C1B03D90C46AC022D8412B2094D6410 Death 19 Apr 1909 North Perth, Australia Notes - 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.
The West Australian, Thursday, 22 April 1909
Deaths
BASSETT ? On April 19, at the residence of his son-in-law, J.T Robertson, Ellesmere-street, North Perth, Benjamin Bassett, aged 78.
Benjamin and Elizabeth Bassett emigrated to Australia, arriving in Melbourne in 1857 with three children on the ship "Tudor". The "Tudor" left Plymouth on March 28, 1857 and arrived in Melbourne on June 30, 1857. Occupation when Benjamin Bassett arrived was as a labourer. They lived several places in Victoria but by 1865 were living in the gold fields area of Lauriston.
1841 British Census of Aston, Warwickshire, England
John Bassett - 30 - M - Ag Laborer - Not born in County
Hannah - 30 - F - Not born in County
George - 10 - M - Not born in County
Benjamin - 5 - M - Not born in County
Mary - 5 - F - Not born in County
Ann - 4 - F - Not born in County
Jane - 1 - F - Not born in County
1851 British Census of 18 High Street, Portland, Dorset, England
John Bassett - 41 - M - Head - Fenlake, Bedford - Rail Laborer
Hannah - 45 - F - Wife - Copal, Bedford
George - 22 - M - Son - Fenlake, Bedford - Rail Laborer
Benj. - 18 - M - Son - Fenlake, Bedford - Rail Laborer
Mary - 16 - F - Daughter - Fenlake, Bedford
Ann - 13 - F - Daughter - Newport, Bucks
Jane - 10 - F - Daughter - Birmingham, Warwick
Samuel - 7 - M - Son - Liverpool, Lancashire - Scholar
and 4 Lodgers
Person ID I6 406B John Bassett of Cardington, Bedfordshire, England Last Modified 7 Mar 2018
Father John Bassett, b. Abt 1810, Fenlake, Bedfordshire, England Mother Hannah Armstrong, b. Abt 1806, Copal, Bedfordshire, England Family ID F2 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Elizabeth Luceas d. 1901 Marriage Mar Qtr 1853 Weymouth District, Dorset, England Children + 1. Sarah Ann Bassett, b. Abt 1854, England 2. Elizabeth Bassett, b. Abt 1856, Portland, Dorset, England d. 21 Apr 1935, Marrickville, Sydney, Australia (Age 79 years)+ 3. Mary Ann Tudor Bassett, b. Apr 1857, On ship "Tudor" enroute to Australia bur. St. Anne's Church Catholic Cemetery, Tribunna, Tasmania + 4. Hannah Maria Bassett, b. Abt 1860, Sunbury, Victoria, Australia 5. Rosetta Helena Bassett, b. Abt 1863, Malmsbury, Victoria, Australia 6. Benjamin Bassett, b. Abt 1865, Lauriston, Victoria, Australia 7. Matilda Jane Bassett, b. Abt 1867, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia 8. George William Bassett, b. 1871, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia d. 29 Jan 1949 (Age 78 years)+ 9. Lilian Lucas Bassett, b. Abt 1872, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia 10. Alice Victoria Bassett, b. 1875, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia d. 1875, Lauriston, Victoria, Australia (Age 0 years)11. Florence Maud Bassett, b. 1876, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia d. 1876, Lauriston, Victoria, Australia (Age 0 years)12. Mabel Florence Bassett, b. Abt 1880, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia Family ID F6 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- 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.