He was from Lavernock, which is just south of Cardiff on the coast. (PM-178.14)
John Bassett’s Baptism is not found on Glamorgan Baptism Index CD (1569-1837)
1730 Will of father, Lewis Bassett of Lavernock named John Bassett his Sole Executor and left him the bulk of his Estate. (PM-527)
John Bassett’s marriage is not found on Glamorgan Marriage Index CD (1569-1837)
Janis Burns’ info says he was buried in Lavernock 22 Aug. 1782. (PM-213.2)
Pat Halliday says he died 1782 Lavernock. (PM-317 BASSETT2.GED)
Birth Info from Bassett DNA spreadsheet for Lineage #9144
Is this him?? Glamorgan Land Records D/D Au 308 & 309: 6 & 7 August 1766: Referring to lands being leased by the Aubrey Estate; A messuage (28 acres) in occupation of John Bassett, clerk, for £1 3s yearly. (PM-611)
Burial: 28 Jun 1783 Sully John Basset (Glamorgan Burial Index CD (1569-1837). (PM-388.3)
Is this him?? Burial: 22 Aug 1781 Lavernock: John Bassett. (Glamorgan Burial Index CD (1569-1841). (PM-388.7)