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Robert Raymond Bassett 1907 - 1963

Robert Raymond Bassett of Fitzroy Australia was born on March 6, 1907 in Fitzroy to Robert Bassett and Alice Mclennan Bassett. He had siblings Aileen Bassett, Conral Elaine Passmo Bassett, Colin Bassett, Eileen Bassett, Coral Elaine Pas Parsons, and Myrtle Dorothy Parsons. Robert Bassett died at age 56 years old on September 13, 1963 in Flowerdale, VIC, and was buried at Preston Cemetery in Bundoora, City of Darebin County.

Robert Raymond Bassett

Fitzroy Australia

March 6, 1907

Fitzroy, Australia

September 13, 1963

Flowerdale, VIC, 3717, Australia

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Introduction

Born to Robert John Henry Bassett and Alice Jane McLennan, Robert had seven siblings: Myrtle, Eileen, Coral, Colin, Albert, George, and David. Robert Bassett married Mary Magdalene Radcliff in 1946 and they had one daughter, Raylene. He had served in the Royal Australian Air Forced during World War II. See Robert Raymond Bassett: Obituary.
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1907

Birthday

March 6, 1907

Birthdate

Fitzroy Australia

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Robert and his parents were born in Australia. He was of Scottish heritage on his maternal side - his maternal grandfather was born in Scotland.
Military Service

Robert served in the Royal Australian Air Force as a corporal during World War II.
Personal Life & Family

Robert Raymond Bassett was born to Robert John Henry Bassett (1875 - 1952), who was born in Australia, and Alice Jane McLennan (1877 - 1954), who was born in Australia as well. His maternal grandfather was born in Scotland and his maternal grandmother was born in the Channel Islands. He had seven siblings: Myrtle, Eileen, Coral, Colin, Albert, George, and David. Robert Bassett married Mary Magdalene Radcliff (1916 - 1997) in 1946 in Victoria, Australia and they had one daughter, Raelene.
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1963

Death

September 13, 1963

Death date

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Cause of death

Flowerdale, VIC 3717, Australia
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Preston Cemetery in Bundoora, City of Darebin County, VIC 3083, Australia
Burial location
Obituary

Bassett, - On September 13 (suddenly), Robert Raymond (R.A.A.F.), beloved husband of Mary, of 31 Excelsior Street, Reservoir, dear daddy of Raelene, at rest. - The Age (Melbourne, Australia) Saturday, September 14, 1963 on page 21. Bassett, - The Funeral of the late Mr. Robert Raymond Bassett will leave his home, 31 Excelsior Street, Reservoir, Tomorrow, after a service commencing at 10 a.m., for the Preston Cemetery. - The Age (Melbourne, Australia) Monday, September 16, 1963 on page 13.

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Robert Raymond Bassett lived 18 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 56.

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In 1907, in the year that Robert Raymond Bassett was born, the state of Oklahoma was admitted to the United States on November 16. Previously called "Oklahoma Territory" and "Indian Territory", the two areas were merged and Oklahoma became the 46th state. It is the 28th most populous state.

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In 1935, by the time he was 28 years old, on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.

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