Did he have a sister named Margaret Bassett (ID No. 51279) or she could be sister of Charles Bassett of St Mary Hill??
Is Robert Bassett (b. ca 1781ID No. 40445 and married St Mary Hill in 1802) his brother??
Nov 2009 Info from Bob Sanders indicates his father, Thomas Bassett was probably living along the north coast of Somerset (i.e. Minehead, Porlock, Watchet, Clevedon, Portishead) but Wivilescombe is about 8 miles from coast.
Baptisms, Wiveliscombe Parish, Somerset: (PM-619)
BASSETT, Catherine 06 Oct 1772, D/O Thomas & Jane
BASSETT, Richard 30 Dec 1774, S/O Thomas & Jane
Regarding his birthplace: The book Somerset Place Names by Stephen Robinson, 1992 (LDS Library) has not listed for Weldiam but possibilities by similarity listed are:
Weacombe Wembdon Westcombe Westham Widcombe Williton Wilmersham Wilmington Wilscombe & Wiveliscombe.
14 Dec 1796 St Mary Hill parish marriage: Richard Bassett, Batchelor of this parish and Elizabeth Edmunds, of this parish, Widow. Signed by Richard Bassett and mark of Elizabeth. Witnessed by Charles Bassett, the mark of Ann David and signature of William Williams. (PM-48 & PM-154 & PM-385.2 (scan))
Barrie Diamond shows Richard & Elizabeth Bassett’s children as: (PM-187)
John Bassett (b. 1805)
Thomas [1795-1846] (only Thomas shown on St Mary Hill baptisms, 1798 S/O Charles & Anne)
Ann [1803-1821], (Anne Basset, bapt. 1803 D/O Richard & Elizabeth)
David [1808-??], (not listed on St Mary Hill baptisms)
Daniel [1810-1889], (Daniel Basset, bapt. May 1808 S/O Richard & Elizabeth)
Jane [born 1813], (Jane Bassett, bapt. July 1813 D/O Richard & Elizabeth)
Rebecca [born 1813], (Rebecca Bassett, bapt. July 1813 D/O Richard & Elizabeth) (PM-186)
In 1813 Richard was a laborer (PM-79)
Jane Bassett Will: written 25 July 1814, proved 1817. (PM-362)
Jane Bassett of the parish of Welsh St Donats in the county of Glamorgan, widow. I give unto my three sons Richard Bassett, John Bassett and Robert Bassett one acre of land in the parish of Welsh St Donats to be divided equally being holden of the manor of Talyvan. I give unto my son Charles Bassett of St Mary Hill the sum of 2 pounds; to my daughter Jane Bassett Spinster 10 pounds. I give to Mary the wife of Lewis David of Welsh St Donats 10 pounds and all my household furniture (except one bed which I give to Mary David her mother). I give to Catherine the wife of Morgan John of Welsh St Donats the sum of 5 pounds. I give to Elizabeth the wife of William Willaims of Treos in the parish of Langan 2 pounds. Executors: sons: Richard Bassett, John Bassett and Robert Bassett. The Mark of Jane Bassett 25 March 1817. Witnesses: Wm Howell of Cowbridge, Ann Mathew of Ystradowen and Richard Thomas, Prisk. Richard Bassett the lawful son and one of the Executors swears that the personal estate does not amount to more than 10 pounds. (PM-362)
1817 Richard Bassett of the parish of St Mary Hill, Executor named in the last Will and Testament of Jane Bassett late of the parish of Welsh St Donats who died February 1817 and that the valve of the personal estate is less than 10 pounds. (PM-362.1)
Is this ID #1163 or #40411?? Glamorgan Land Records D/D Au 268: 27 April 1824 Sir John Aubrey of Dorton, Bart. To Richard Bassett of St Mary Hill, labourer: A cottage, 1 croft and garden, now in occupation of Richard Bassett in St Mary Hill. (PM-611)
1838, he witnessed marriage of David Davies & Jemamh John (PM-79)
Note: 1841 Census for the St Mary Hill area lists three Richard Bassetts, not clear which one is father of my John Bassett.
1841 Glamorgan Census: Richard Basset (60) Agric Labourer living in St Mary Hill next door to Jenkin Llewellyn family; with wife, Elizabeth (75), Mariah (3), Rebeca Bassett (25) and Jane Bassett (25). (PM-247.26 & PM-270) Note: is shows all of them born in county
1844 St Mary Hill Tithe Map: Richard Bassett has several properties incl. 59 acres. (PM-359.1)
1851 Glamorgan Census: Richard Bassett (75) Agric. Labourer Pauper, born Weldiam, Somerset Co., living at Four Ashes, St. Mary Hill with wife, Elizabeth (86), born Pentyrch, Glamorgan Co. and granddaughter, Mariah Bassett (14), born Treforest, Glamorgan Co. (PM-106 & PM-174 & PM-247.25 & PM-271)
See PM-208 & PM-271 for image of this 1851 census entry.
See 1851 St Mary Hill files (PM-343) for scans of all of St Mary Hill.
See file 1851 Rich Bassett_A & _B for closeup of his entry in census.
Death Registration:
4th Qtr 1853 Richard Bassett Brigend 11a 205 lists is age as 81 yrs; witnessed by Margaret Llewellyn at Saint Mary Hill. (PM-240) Note: 1851 St Mary Hill Census lists only one Margaret Llewellyn (wife of Jenkin Llewellyn), aged 64, born Pennilline living next door to Richard & Elizabeth Bassett.
St Mary Hill Burials: 2 Jan 1854 Richard Bassett; Address: St Mary Hill; aged 81 yrs. (PM-194.21)
1854 No listing in Death Duty Register (FindMyPast.com)
His burial is not listed in St Mary Hill Monumental Inscriptions. (PM-289.4)