Edwin Gray Bass

Family/Spouse: Appie Jane Hinnant. Appie was born in 1862; died in 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William Thomas Bass was born on 13 Aug 1875 in Black Creek, Wilson County, North Carolina; died on 17 Oct 1963 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina.
2. Leora Bass was born in 1881; died in 1970.
3. Alice C. Bass was born in 1884; died in 1885.
4. John James Bass was born on 15 Apr 1887 in Black Creek, Wilson County, North Carolina; died on 18 Jul 1971 in Elm City, Wilson County, North Carolina.
5. Isaac Lester Bass was born on 12 Jul 1889 in Black Creek, Wilson County, North Carolina; died on 22 Apr 1952 in Black Creek, Wilson County, North Carolina; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina.
6. Malinda Bass was born in 1892; died in 1940.
7. Donie Bass was born in 1892; died in 1967.
8. James B. Bass was born on 23 Feb 1898 in Black Creek, Wilson County, North Carolijna; died on 1 Nov 1965 in Elm City, Wilson County, North Carolina.

Isaac married Belinda Newsom on 19 Jul 1851. Belinda was born in 1830; died on 11 Sep 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1820 Federal Census of Wayne County, North Carolina
Doctor Bass 100010-20100
1mU10,1m26-45,2fU10,1f16-26

1830 Federal Census of Wayne County, North Carolina
Doctor Bass 2201001-0111001
2mU5,2m5-10,1m15-20,1m40-50,1f5-10,1f10-15,1f15-20,1f40-50

Doctor married Appie. Appie was born in 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

W I L L O F E P H R A I M B A S S


In the name of GOD Amen I Ephraim Bass of the State of North Carolina and County of Wayne being weak in body But in perfect mind and memory thanks be to God and calling to mind he mortality of my Body and Knowing that it appointed for all men Once to die do make and Ordain this to be my last will and Testament in Manner and form following Viz) in the first place I recommend my body to be Buried in a Christian like and Decent manner and my Soul into the hands of GOD that gave it - - - -
Item 1st I give to Son Jonathan Bass one Feather Bed and Furniture to him and his heirs forever - - - -
Item 2nd I give to my son Doctor Bass thirty Dollars to him and his heirs forever - - - - - - - - - -
Item 3rd I give to my son Isaac the whole of my land containing the plantation whereon I now live with all improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging One horse, Bridle and Saddle of his choice one Cow and Calf of his choice and one Heafer of his Choice and four head of Sheep One feather bed and Stead and furniture and one new home made Rug Two large pewter plates and two mugs and Six Earthen plants and One wool wheel and one Flax wheel and One painted Chest and one Table of his Choice and one gallon pewter Bason One Brass Teapot and Three setting Chairs and Six quart jug and one pot of his Choice and one Black Silk handkerchief and one Spoted Shall and one Wheat box to him and his heirs forever, and one pair of Flat Irons.
Item 4th I give to Penelope and Wm. Hosea one Feather Bed betwixt them and I give Sd Penelope one legged Chest to her and her heirs forever - - - - - - - -

The Ballance of my estate I leave to be sold and after paying my Just Debts and legacies I give to be equally Divided among the Whole of my children to them and their heirs forever,
I constitute and appoint my Son Jeremiah Bass and my Friend Jacob Fulghum Executors to this my last will and Testament in Witness whereof I have set my hand and Seal this 29th day of May 1823
his
Ephraim X Bass
mark
Signed Sealed and acknowledged
in the presents of

Jacob Fulghum
Elizabeth Fulghum

Ephraim married Nancy. Nancy was born in 1755; died in 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]