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b. 1598, 1st s. of Sir Robert Bassett† of Umberleigh, Devon and Elizabeth, da. and coh. of Sir William Peryam†, c. bar. Exch. Vivian, Vis. Devon, 47. educ. Exeter Coll., Oxf. 1613, BA 1616; I. Temple 1617. Al. Ox.; I. Temple Admiss. m. 13 Apr. 1629, Agnes, da. of Sir William Leigh of Northam, Devon, 4s. (1 d.v.p.). suc. fa. 1641. d. 7 Jan. 1673. Vivian, 47, 528.
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J.p. Devon 1634 – at least43, 1660–d.; C193/13/2; Devon RO, QS 28/2; C220/9/4. commr. charitable uses, Barnstaple, Devon 1637, C192/1, unfol. (6 July). piracy, Devon 1637 – at least41, from 1662, soap manufacture 1638, C181/5, ff. 84v, 102v, 133; 181/7, p. 139. assessment 1641–2, SR, v. 61, 83, 150. array 1642, Northants. RO, FH 133. col. militia 1642, from 1661, HMC Portland, i. 54; HMC 9th Rep. i. 215. commr. oyer and terminer 1660–d., C181/7, pp. 9, 636. dep. lt. by 1661-at least 1662; HMC 9th Rep. i. 215; SP29/60/139. commr. assoc. Barnstaple 1665. C181/7, p. 305.

Recorder, Barnstaple 1661–5. J.B. Gribble, Memorials of Barnstaple, 229–300.

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BASSETT, Arthur (1598-1673), of Heanton Punchardon, Devon.
Main residence: Heanton Punchardon, Devon.
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P.M.H.
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Commons 1604-1629
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BASSETT, Arthur (1598-1673)

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