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Capt Nathaniel Basse

Birth	:	29 Dec 1589 London, City of London, Greater London, England
Death	:	3 Jul 1655 London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial	:	St. Alfege Churchyard, Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate	:	51.4804610, -0.0097090
Description	:	Nathaniel Basse was born in December 1589, in London, England, the son of Humphrey Basse and Mary (Buschier) Basse. He was the brother of: Richard, Humphrey (died young), William, Mary, Hester, Humphrey, Thomas, Samuel, Barnaby, John, Lydia, Abigail, Luke, and Sarah. Nathaniel married Mary Jordan in 1613, in England. His first trip to the new world was in 1619, arriving at Jamestown. Captain Basse and others established a plantation east of "Lawne's Creek" on the Warrosquoacke River (now known as the James River) and Pagan's Creek, and named it Basse's Choice. "Basse's Choice" is located in Smithfield... Read More	Nathaniel Basse was born in December 1589, in London, England, the son of Humphrey Basse and Mary (Buschier) Basse. He was the brother of: Richard, Humphrey (died young), William, Mary, Hester, Humphrey, Thomas, Samuel, Barnaby, John, Lydia, Abigail, Luke, and Sarah. Nathaniel married Mary Jordan in 1613, in England. His first trip to the new world was in 1619, arriving at Jamestown. Captain Basse and others established a plantation east of "Lawne's Creek" on the Warrosquoacke River (now known as the James River) and Pagan's Creek, and named it Basse's Choice. "Basse's Choice" is located in Smithfield Virginia. The houses on Captain Basse's plantation were being built when at midday on Good Friday, 22 Mar 1622, the Indians attacked the settlers killing 347 of the 1240 English inhabitants in the 80 settlements on the north and south sides of the river (James). Nathaniel and his wife, Mary, were in England at the time, and some of the children were at "Basse's Choice" with a nurse. Five-year old John was one of the children that escaped and was rescued by some friendly Nansemond Indians. (He eventually married the chief's daughter). His older brother Humphrey (aged 6 years) died that day. Nathaniel was commissioned to trade between England and other countries, and to try to "invite inhabitants" to the new world. He served in the House of Burgesses at Jamestown at least twice. Nathaniel and Mary's children were: Humphrey (1615-1622), Samuel (twin of Humphrey), John (1616-1699), William (1618-1641), Anthony (b1620), Edward (1622-1696), Mary, Genevieve (b1624), Anne (twin to Genevieve), Richard (b1625), Gregory (b1628), George (twin of Gregory). While giving birth to a stillborn son in 1630, Mary died, and is buried somewhere in Virginia. On one of his many trips back to England, Nathaniel died (in 1654), and was buried in the Church of St Alphage, Cripplegate, London. (The Church and surrounding area were almost totally destroyed during WWII).

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Where is Capt Nathaniel Basse's memorial?
Capt Nathaniel Basse's memorial is located at: St. Alfege Churchyard, Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England.
When did Capt Nathaniel Basse death?
Capt Nathaniel Basse death on 3 Jul 1655 in London, City of London, Greater London, England
Where are the coordinates of the Capt Nathaniel Basse's memorial?
Latitude: 51.4804610
Longitude: -0.0097090

Family Members:

Parent

Humphrey Benjamin Basse Sr.

(1563 - 1616)

Mary Buschier Basse

(1568 - 1616)

Spouse

Mary Marie “Mary” Jourdan Basse

(1591 - 1629)

Siblings

Lydia Basse

(1608 - 1628)

Children

Mary Basse Bragg

(1614 - 1702)

Stillborn Basse

(1629 - 1629)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. Alfege Churchyard
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4804610, -0.0097090

2. Observant Friars Churchyard
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4825810, -0.0097240

3. Old Royal Naval College Chapel
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4822650, -0.0056610

4. Bellot Memorial
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4836700, -0.0078360

5. Royal Observatory
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4778110, -0.0014750

6. Congregational Chapel Chapelyard
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4819930, 0.0003560

7. St Nicholas Churchyard
Deptford, London Borough of Lewisham, England
Coordinate: 51.4819610, -0.0227660

8. Unitarian Baptist Chapel Chapelyard
Deptford, London Borough of Lewisham, England
Coordinate: 51.4801250, -0.0234300

9. St. Nicholas Churchyard Extension
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Coordinate: 51.4819870, -0.0237210

10. St Paul Churchyard
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Coordinate: 51.4795920, -0.0244260

11. East Greenwich Pleasaunce
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4844380, 0.0134990

12. Old St. Margaret's Churchyard
Lee, London Borough of Lewisham, England
Coordinate: 51.4633010, 0.0001900

13. St. John-the-Evangelist Churchyard
Blackheath, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4758000, 0.0187000

14. St. Margaret's of Antioch Churchyard
Lee Green, London Borough of Lewisham, England
Coordinate: 51.4628430, 0.0008400

15. St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard
Lewisham, London Borough of Lewisham, England
Coordinate: 51.4556700, -0.0160400

16. Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries
Lewisham, London Borough of Lewisham, England
Coordinate: 51.4570700, -0.0309400

17. St. Luke's Churchyard
Charlton, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England
Coordinate: 51.4817960, 0.0357090

18. St. Matthias Churchyard
Poplar, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England
Coordinate: 51.5095240, -0.0161050

19. St. Magnus the Martyr Churchyard Extension
Bridge, City of London, England
Coordinate: 51.5094600, 0.0000000

20. Nunhead Cemetery
Nunhead, London Borough of Southwark, England
Coordinate: 51.4642296, -0.0530430

21. St Anne's Limehouse Churchyard
Limehouse, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England
Coordinate: 51.5120818, -0.0298991

22. Honor Oak Crematorium
Southwark, London Borough of Southwark, England
Coordinate: 51.4536111, -0.0436111

23. St Mary's Churchyard
Rotherhithe, London Borough of Southwark, England
Coordinate: 51.5013890, -0.0539280

24. Camberwell New Cemetery and Crematorium
Camberwell, London Borough of Southwark, England
Coordinate: 51.4534836, -0.0466380