Background
Bassett was the son of John Bassett and Honor Grenville, sister of Sir Richard Grenville the Elder (d1550).
Bassett was the son of John Bassett and Honor Grenville, sister of Sir Richard Grenville the Elder (d1550).
Bassett had a son named James, aged c.15 when Bassett died c.1580. He was a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of England for Launceston in 1563 and 1572, for Bossiney in 1571.