Robert Bennett Bassett

1893 - 1924  (31 years)

• Name	Robert Bennett Bassett
  Born	21 Apr 1893	Davie County, North Carolina
  Gender	Male
  _UID	B1D801862D002343BA15958D200D6AEF1A75
  Died	28 Nov 1924	Forsyth County, North Carolina
  Notes	The Davie Record, 29 January 1913 Serious Shooting Affair A serious shooting affair occurred just above Farmington on last Sunday week. Bennett Bassett and Cash James, both young men and cousins, got into a difficulty, and Bassett shot James, the ball entering just above James? heart, and glancing to one side. After receiving the shot, James managed to cut a part of Bassett?s nose off. Bassett made his escape. The condition of James is serious, but not necessarily fatal. A posse started in pursuit of Bassett soon after the shooting, but failed to capture him. Sheriff Sprinkle went to the scene of the trouble Monday, but failed to land Bassett. There had been feeling between Bassett and James for some time. 1920 Federal Census of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC (12 Jan 1920) Robt. B. Bassett 29 M NC NC NC Head Machinist Job Factory Mattie E. 27 F NC NC NC Wife Ruby J. 10 F NC NC NC Daughter Nellie G. 8 F NC NC NC Daughter Robt. B. Jr. 6 M NC NC NC Son & 8 lodgers (Living at 227 N. Elm Street) 1930 Federal Census of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC (4 Apr 1930) Mattie E. Bassett (Wd) 37 F NC NC NC Head Robert B. 16 M NC NC NC Son Retail Grocer Grocery Store J.B. 6 M NC NC NC Son Clifton 5 M NC NC NC Son (Living at 1621 East First St.) Winston-Salem Journal, October 23, 1924 Held for Operating an Illicit Distillery Bennett Bassett, a young white man who is well-known in police circles, and who was arrested several days ago on a charge of operating an illicit distillery, has been bound over to the superior court under a bond of $750. The stills were alleged to have been operated by Bassett near Lewisville. Winston-Salem Journal, December 1, 1924 Funeral Service for Mr. Bassett The funeral service for Robert Bennett Bassett was held Sunday afternoon. A short service was held at the home by Rev. C.H. Kegerise at 1 oâ??clock, followed by the service proper at the Farmington Methodist church by Rev. C.W. KcKinney. Interment followed in the church graveyard. Winston-Salem Journal, December 10, 1924 Sentences Given in Superior Court Bennett Bassett, charged with violating the prohibition law, had died since the court calendar was made up and the case was dismissed.
  Person ID	I75	91B James Bassett of North Carolina
  Last Modified	19 May 2023

  
  

  Father	Daniel F. Bassett,   b. 3 Jul 1838, Buncombe County, North Carolina ,   d. 21 Oct 1897, Farmington, Davie County, North Carolina  (Age 59 years)
  Mother	Edna D. James,   b. 6 Sep 1848,   d. 8 May 1923  (Age 74 years)
  Married	15 Jul 1866	Davie County, North Carolina
  Family ID	F12	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mattie E. Caudle
  Children	+ 1. Ruby Josephine Bassett,   b. 1910, North Carolina ,   bur. Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, North Carolina + 2. Nellie G. Bassett,   b. 28 Mar 1911, Davie County, North Carolina ,   d. 7 Nov 2002, Winston-Salem, North Carolina  (Age 91 years)   3. Robert Bennett Bassett, Jr.,   b. 1914, North Carolina   4. Living   5. Clifton Bassett,   b. 19 Mar 1925, North Carolina ,   d. Apr 1978  (Age 53 years)
  Family ID	F19	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart