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- Cambrian, 7 February 1908
Death of Capt. Basset
Well Known To Swansea Devonians
The death occurred on Monday of Captain Charles H. Basset, R.N., who formerly represented Barnstaple in Parliament.
Captain Basset, who was born in 1834, was the son of Sir William Williams, of Tregullow, Cornwall. He married Miss Basset, of Watermouth Castle, and adopted his wife?s name. The deceased officer commanded a gunboat during the Crimean war, for which he received two medals. He was for some time Master of the Devon and Somerset Hounds.
1891 British Census of Watermouth Castle, Berrynabour, Devonshire
Charles H. Bassett - 58 - Male - Head - St. Dary, Cornwall - Local Justice of the Peace
Harriett - 61 - Female - Wife - Ilfacombe, Devonshire - Living on her means
Walter B. - 27 - Male - Son - Atherington, Devonshire - Retired Naval Officer
Ellen C.C. - 28 - Female - Daughter-in-law - Bideford, Devonshire
and 12 servants
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