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- Neath Guardian, Friday, 24 January 1936
Well Known Agricultural Figure
Byrncoch Family Bereaved
A well known and influential figure in agricultural circles has just passed away in the person of Mr. Charles W. Bassett of Tredegar Farm, Llangyfelach, following an operation in Clydach Hospital. He leaves behind a widow, two sons, (Messrs. Philip and Harry Bassett) four daughters (Mrs. Harold A. Bradley, Dyffryn; Nurse Florence and the Misses Lesie and Winifred Bassett) with other relatives to mourn their loss.
Mr. Bassett was a native of Eardisley, Hereford, and identified himself prominently with Church life in that parish, serving as chorister, bellringer, lector, and churchwarden for a period of 21 years. Upon leaving there for Wales to take up a farm appointment for Mr. W. J. Percy Player, Clydach, he was presented with many gifts, including a silver tea service, and was given by the then vicar, with the expressed approval of the Easter Vestry, and with a suitable signed inscription, a Bible of historic value ? the gift to the church by a prominent parishioner and church-warden of long service, nearly 100 years ago.
Mr. Bassett was the first manager of the West Glamorgan Farmers? Society, and managed for some five years the extensive farm of the Main Colliery Co. on the Dyffryn Estate, and subsequently took over the Tredegar Farm, where his lengthy experience, wisely directed capabilities and diligence, with the efficient co-operation of his family, have proved very successful. A man of resolute will, sterling integrity and genial disposition, his counsel was often sought, and he will be greatly missed, not only in the social and industrial circle, but also in the ancient Church of Llangyfelach, of which he was a staunch and active supporter.
(Dated May 1903) "Mr. C.W. Bassett retired as churchwarden at the Easter Vestry Meeting after 15 years of service."
"On Thursday May 26th (1904) a complimentary dinner was held at the Corss in honour of a parishioner who always tried to do his duty - Mr. C. W. Bassett. Mr Bassett has left Moss Hill for Kipperknoll, Dinmore. During his residence in Eardisland he was a member of the choir for 30 years and churchwarden for 15."
1901 British Census of 95 The Villa, Kingsland, Hereford
George Macklen 74 M Head Tenbury, Worc. Farmer
Sarah 62 F Wife Oldbury, Worc.
Florence Bassett 6 F Granddau Eardisland, Hereford
Phillip 4 M Grandson Eardisland, Hereford
1901 British Census of 1 Moss Hill, Stretford, Hereford
Charles W. Bassett 41 M Head Eardisland Farmer
Mary 34 M Wife Eardisland
Elsie 10 F Daughter Eardisland
Winnifred 8 F Daughter Eardisland
Harry 1 M Son Stretford
Earnest C. Macklin Wife's Brother
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