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- John and Agatha are buried in a cemetery near West Point Lake. There is no way to get to the cemetery as there is no longer a roadway. John enlisted in the War of 1812 on 21 Nov 1814 and served until 8 Mar 1815 as a private in Capt. Jesse Thmas’ Company of Infantry, 3 Regiment, Georgia Militia.
Agatha is referred to as Agatha Bassett in her father George Heard's will, dated 6 Jan 1851 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
I found an IGI record for John Bassett, son of Richard Bassett, for 1787 at Saint Pauls Parish in Richmond, Georgia.
1850 Federal Census of Troup County, Georgia
John Bassett 63 M Georgia Farmer 4000
Agatha 22 F Georgia
Richard M. 21 M Georgia Farmer
Eliza 19 F Georgia
Rufus 15 M Georgia Farmer
Lloyd B. 11 M Georgia
1860 Federal Census of West Warren District, Troup County, Georgia (17 Jun 1860)
R. Bassett 30 M Georgia Farmer --- 4000
John Sample 21 M Georgia Grocer
E. Bassett 9 F Georgia
Living next door
A. Bassett 60 F Georgia 7000 8000
Floyd 20 M Georgia Farmer
Jane 18 F Georgia
His property was valued at $4,000. He had 9 slaves.
State of Georgia, Troup County
This indenture made and entered into this Jany 7th A.D. one thousand Eight hudnred and fifty Six by and between John Bassett of the Said County and State of the one part and Agatha Bassett the present wife of the Said John Bassett of Same place of the other part. Witnesseth: That the Said John Bassett for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he has for and to his said wief Agath Bassett together with the attention and affection render him (the Said John Bassett) by her (the Said Agatha Bassett) during their contirmance together in mutual matrimony hath this day given and granted and conveyed and does by these presents give grant & convey unto the said Agatha Bassett during her life time all that tract or parcel of Land whereon I now reside Situate lying and being in the fifteenth district of Originally Carroll but now Troup County, ebracing munber nineteen (19) and part of no. twenty Six (26) all of number one hudnred and fifty two (152) in the fourteenth District of Said County and State. Also part of lot number twenty Seven (27) and part of lot number (62) in the fifteenth District of Originally Carroll now Troup County in all containing five hundred and fifty siz acres more or less together with whatever other lands I may be Professed? of at my death to have and to hold the Said tracts or parcels of land unto her the Said Agatha Bassett together with all and singular the rights members and appertenances to the Same in any manner belonging to her own proper use benefit and behoof for and during her natural life in fee Simple. Also for the consideration above named + give unto my beloved wife the Said Agatha Bassett the following negros to wit. Bachel a woman and her four children Jack, a boy, Simeon, a boy, Julian a girl and Monroe, a boy. Margarett a gril William a man, Charles a man and Fanny a woman also whatever other servants I may possess at my death to have and hold the above named servants during her natural life unless same or all the above named servants become unruly nad refus to be governed and contralled by her the Said Agatha Bassett in which case the Servant becoming thus unruly Shall at her the Said Agatha Bassett say so be put on the blocks in the Town of LaGrange and Sold off the highest bidder on a twelve months credit and the proceeds of the sale belong to the Said Agatha Bassett the same as Servant did before being sold to appropriate the ????? to her the Said Agatha Bssett own use and benefit during life. I also at my death commit my body unto the hands and care of my beloved wife Agatha Bassett to be decently interred and after all my just debts are paid I further more give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Agatha Bassett for and during her natural life all my Sotck of every discription horses or mules cows, hogs and every other species of live stock I may be possessed of at my death together with all ma??? on hand bonds notes ??? or other evideinces of debt also all my plantation tools of every order and desciprtion waggons, carts, plows, hoes etc. together with all my household and kitchen furniture clothing and every other description of property that I may be possessed of at my death to have and to hold the Same and control it as her best Judgement and interest may direct for and during the terms of her natural life unmolested by and press? whatever.
In witness whereof I the Said John Bassett hath hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and date above written.
Signed Sealed and acknowledged John Bassett JB
Georgia, Troup County, Jany 7th, 1856
I the Said John Bassett being Still of Sound mind and disposing memory though arrived to the years when I just Soon depart this life do for the further adjustment of my worldly matters decree that after the death of my bleoved wife Agath Bassett that whatever of property there may be belonging in any manner whatever to my Estate including both that which were deeded for life to my beloved wife Agatha Bassett and what may have been accumulated during her control over it both personal and real Sahll be siposed of in the following manner: 1st Pay all the just debts and burial expenses of my beloved wife Agatha Bassett 2nd Pay Richard L. Bassett my fourth son Rufus Bassett my fifth son and Floyd Bassett my sixth son the sum of fifteen hundred dollars that is five hundred dollars to each one which will make the Shares of all my children as nearly equal as I can possibly make it all the others having received about that much to each one hertefore. 3rd Then divide the remainder of all the property equally between my nine children viz Thomas Bassett, Eliza M Lancaster wife of Lewis Lancaster Sarh B. Brooks wife of William Brooks William P. Bassett John N. Bassett Richard L. Bassett Nancy B. Whatley wife of Willis J. Watley, Rufus H. Bassett and Floyd H. Bassett So that each child at the final division and settlement may not have one dollar more of said property than another. An for fully carrying out my intentions as expressed in this instrument I do hereby appoint Thomas Bassett my Son and Richard L. Bassett my Son and Willis Whatley my son in Law to see to it and fully carry it out as above directed.
In tesimony whereof I have this day set my hand and affixed my seal.
John Bassett JB
Harmony Cemetery, Harmony Methodist Church, Troup County, Georgia
Bassett Family Plot
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Clara R. Consort of R.L. Bassett,
born Feb. 22, 1830, died June 11
1876
Not Dead, But Sleepeth
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Texas P. Freeman, wife of F.R. Bassett, born
Oct. 8, 1867, died Oct. 16, 1902.
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Antioch Cemetery, Troup County, Georgia
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In Memory of Eliza Jane
Consort of R.L. Bassett
Born April 25, 1830
Died Feb. 17, 1860
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Wehadkee Baptist Church, Troup County, Georgia
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Mary A. Bassett, born Dec. 1, 1833,
Died March 13, 1913
Preserve me, Oh God, for in thee do I
put my trust. Psalm XVII.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1787 - Abt 1859 (72 years)