Rubbing of his tombstone is in PM-152
Note: 1841 Census for the St Mary Hill area lists three Richard Bassetts, not clear which one is father of my John Bassett.
Baptism record for 13 Oct 1805 lists his parents as Richard & Elizabeth Basset. (PM-194.3)
Welsh birth records for his children show him to be a laborer (PM-48)
He was baptized 13 Oct 1805 in St Mary Hill, the son of Richard & Elizabeth Bassett. (PM-48)
Y-DNA test of his great great grandson, Bill Bassett (kit #56212) matches 22 of 25 of the Y-DNA of Elias Bassett’s descendant. Kit #56212 matches 11 of 12 markers of line #167B Bassett of Maine and matches 11 or 12 markers of line #311 Charles of England. (PM-232)
6 May1837 St Mary Hill Marriages: John Bassett, of this parish and Elizabeth Griffith of this parish were married in this church by Banns; signed by the mark of John Bassett and the mark of Elizabeth Griffith; Witnessed by: Evan Watkins and Ann Jenkin. (PM-209 & PM-385.4, scan)
1838 he lived in Lanilid and was listed as a laborer (PM-79)
1838-1844 His address was Llanilid. (PM-194.3)
St. Mary Hill parish is 5 miles due east of Bridgend, Mid. Glamorgan. (PM-52)
His address was TY Ffald, Mynydd yr Eithyn, St. Mary Hill which means The Fold (in a hollow) in Mynydd Ruthin or in English, Gorse Mountain. (PM-52)
1841 Llanilid parish (Ty Falch). John Bassett (30) Agric Labourer with wife, Elizabeth (25) and two daughters: Rebecca (3) and Mary (1). (PM-154 & 1841 Glamorgan Census CD) Note: Ancestry.com for 1841 Glamorgan census indexes his family under surname RAPETTI
1843 Llanilid Tithe Map: John Bassett is Occupier of properties #86 & 87. (PM-358)
1844 he was listed as a laborer (PM-79)
Barrie Diamond shows his siblings as: Thomas (1795-1846); Ann (1803-1821); David (1808-??); Daniel (1810-1889) and Jane/Rebecca (twins born 1813). (PM-186)
1851 St. Mary Hill, Glamorgan Co. Census: (PM-51 & PM-174)
John Bassett Head 46 b. Llanilid living at 12 Ty’r Fald in Llanilid with:
Elizabeth Bassett Wife 41 b. Llanilid
Rebecca Bassett Dau 13 b. Llanilid Errand Girl
Mary Bassett Dau 11 b. Llanilid
David Bassett Son 9 b. Llanilid
John Bassett Son 7 b. Llanilid
Daniel Bassett Son 5 b. Llanilid
Thomas Bassett Son 4 b. Llanilid
Richard Bassett Son 9 mo.s b. Llanilid
See 1851 Llanilid_003 (PM-344) for image of census.
1861 Glamorgan Census: John Bassett, aged 57, born St Mary Hill, living at Four Ashes, St Mary Hill with wife, Elizabeth (51, born Pyle) and kids: Richard (11 Llanilid); William (3 St Mary Hill); daughter, Rebecca Griffiths (23 Llanilid) and son-in-law, William Griffiths (26 St Mary Hill).
1871 Ancestry.com Glamorgan Census: John Bassel (sic), aged 66, born St Mary Hill, living in St Mary Hill with wife, Elizabeth (61 Pyle); dau., Mary Bassel (30 St Mary Hill); son, William (12 St Mary Hill); nephews John Griffiths (9 Aberdare) and Moses Bassett (9 St Mary Hill). (PM-198)
1881 Glamorgan Co. Census: John Bassett, aged 77 living in Llangan & St. Mary Hill parish with wife, Elizabeth (71). (PM-201.52)
1891 Wales Census (Ancestry.com): John Barret (sic) (88 St Mary Hill) living at 36 Llanilid Rd., St Mary Hill with wife Elizabeth (82 Cornelly). (PM-186.1)
Llanilid parish Burials records: 8 July 1893 John Bassett of St Mary Hill, 89 yrs. (PM-308.9)
Llanilid Parish Monumental Inscriptions: In loving memory of John Bassett of St Marys Hill who died July 7th 1893 aged 89 years. Also Elizabeth the beloved wife of the above who died March 18 1901 aged 91 years. Also John Griffiths grandson of the above who died April 1873 aged 12 years. Also Mary daughter of the agove and beloved wife of James Vallance who died at High ST. Heol y cyw Jan 17 1933 aged 93 years. Also James beloved husband of the above who died Feb 17 1933 aged 82 years. (PM-288.10)
Photo of John & Mary’s tombston PM-456
Barrie Diamond says he died in 1901. (PM-186.1) Incorrect since tombstone shows 1883.
No Death Civil Registration for John Bassett in 1901
1893-1894 Did not find him listed in Death Duty Register (FindMyPast.com)