Thread: Bassett's of London

catbas

As a new member, I am hoping this message arrives on the right board.!!
My 'brick wall' is my 3 x g grandfather, John Bassett.
Born c.1792. No birth certificate located. The 1841 census shows he was not born in the census area of London.
He married in Kingston Upon Hull 1811 at the Holy Trinity Church, to Susanna Shannon. The cert states he was in the West Kent Militia at the time.
His 2nd son, John James, my 2 x g grandfather, was born at Canterbury Barracks, Kent, in 1817.
He doesn't appear in the 1851 or 1871 census, that I can find.
Hoping some one can help me to locate his place of birth.
Thank you in anticipation
catbas

Raven

Could this be your John Bassett and his wife Susanna on the 1851 Census

John Bassett
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1794
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Susanna
Gender: Male
Where born: Oxborough, Norfolk, England

Civil Parish: Oxborough
County/Island: Norfolk
Country: England
Occupation: Farm Labourer
Condition as to marriage:married
Disability:
Registration district: Swaffham
Sub registration district: Swaffham
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 55
Household Members:
Name Age
John Bassett 57
Susanna Bassett 57

Class: HO107; Piece: 1831; Folio: 176; Page: 15;

Raven

there is this christening on the IGI that ties in with the Place where John and Susanna were living on the 1851 Census..

JOHN BASSETT Pedigree
Male

Event(s):
Birth:
Christening:
12 OCT 1794 Oxborough, Norfolk, England
Death:
Burial:

Parents:
Father: JAMES BASSETT Family
Mother: MARY MRS BASSETT

(this is a submitted entry)

Raven

There is also this death that might contribute to the fact that you can't find him on the 1871 Census

John Bassett
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791
Year of Registration: 1866
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at Death: 75
District: Swaffham
County: Norfolk
Volume: 4b
Page: 239

this is all supposition on my part at the moment..

Raven

Did you find John and Susanna on the 1841 Census??

Sorry I have gone on totally they wrong family... will have a further search..

Raven

Are these all the children of John and Susanna.??

From the IGI
CHARLES HENRY BASSETT - International Genealogical Index - British Isles
Gender: Male Christening: 19 AUG 1821 Saint John Horseleydowns, Bermondsey, London, England
2. ELIZA REBECCA BASSETT - International Genealogical Index - British IslesGender: Female Christening: 01 DEC 1826 Saint John Horseleydowns, Bermondsey, London, England
3. LUCY ANN BASSETT - International Genealogical Index - British Isles
Gender: Female Christening: 30 NOV 1823 Saint John Horseleydowns, Bermondsey, London, England
4. MATILDA EMMA BASSETT - International Genealogical Index - British IslesGender: Female Christening: 06 FEB 1820 Saint John Horseleydowns, Bermondsey, London, England
5. FREDERICK GEORGE BASSETT - International Genealogical Index - British Isles Gender: Male Christening: 01 DEC 1826 Saint John Horseleydowns, Bermondsey, London, England
6. JOHN JAMES BASSETT - International Genealogical Index - British Isles
Gender: Male Christening: 20 APR 1817 Saint Matthew, Bethnal Green, London, England

catbas

Hi Jon
Sorry this is the wrong family.I have looked at them before.
John and Susanna are on the 1841 census residing in Bethnal Green with 4 of their children. All 6 children were christened in London.
Susanna died in London in 1881. She was living with a daughter, as was noted as blind.
Thanks

Raven

lol I realised that after I had looked at the 1841 Census.... I am sorry... will have a further search and see what I can see...

catbas

Jon. Have just received your listing from the IGI. Yes you have the correct family
Carol

Raven

Hi Carol.,

you seem to be under a misapprehension... My name is Raven not Jon...