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Elijah Bass

Male 1838 - 1910  (71 years)


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  • Name Elijah Bass 
    Born 18 May 1838  Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Feb 1910  Oconee, Shelby County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 

    • Newspaper Obituary, Source unknown
      Elijah Bass

      Elijah Bass, son of Guilford, Sr., and Mary (Proctor) Bass, was born near Ramsey, Ills., June 18, 1840, and died at his home near Oconee, Ills., February 21, 1910, aged 69 years, 6 months, and 3 days.
      He ws united in marriage with Sarah Chase about 1863, and to them was born one son, John William. They wife died in 1865. In 1866 he was married to Mahala Rogers and to this union were born nine children, five of whom preceded him indeath. His second wife died October 26, 1909, preceding him only a few months. Those surviving him are Altona M. of Ramsey; Frederick of Oconee; Charles on the home place; and Mrs. Sadie Fleming of Nokomis.
      In connection with his farm life he delt largely in stock as a trader and feeder, and for many years his dealing furnished a source for stock raising which has been of great value to his community. He professed faith in Christ, and was baptized Oct. 10, 1909. He was a faithful, affectionate husband, a kind indulgent father, a good neighbor, and an honest citizen.
      Besides his five children and eighteen grand children there are left to mourn their loss a host of relatives and friends. He will be missed in the home and in the community. Funeral services were conducted from First Baptist church of Oconee, Tuesday
    Person ID I35011  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2021 

    Father Guilford Bass,   b. 1797 
    Mother Mary Polly Proctor,   b. 1800,   d. 1872  (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F12529  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mahala Rogers,   b. 1843,   d. 1909  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 16 Nov 1867  Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Edward Monroe Bass,   b. 1868,   d. 1886  (Age 18 years)
    +2. Alton Anthony Bass,   b. 7 Oct 1870, Shelby County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Nov 1935, Ramsey, Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     3. Baby Bass,   b. 1873,   d. 1873  (Age 0 years)
    +4. Fred Bass,   b. 20 Jul 1876, Oconee, Shelby County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jul 1944, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     5. Berta Bass,   b. 1879,   d. 1879  (Age 0 years)
     6. Almer Bass,   b. 1880,   d. 1880  (Age 0 years)
     7. Charlie Bass,   b. 1883,   d. 1957  (Age 74 years)
     8. Sadie Bass,   b. 1886,   d. 1966  (Age 80 years)
     9. Baby Bass
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2021 
    Family ID F17046  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Sarah Chase 
    Children 
     1. John William Bass
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2021 
    Family ID F11431  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart