Elijah Bass

1840 - 1910  (69 years)

• Name	Elijah Bass
  Birth	18 Jun 1840	Illinois
  Gender	Male
  Death	21 Feb 1910	Oconee, Shelby County, Illinois
  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 was united in marriage with Sarah Chase about 1863, and to them was born one son, John William. The 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 in death. 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	14 Apr 2026

  
  

  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)
  Marriage	16 Nov 1867	Fayette County, Illinois
  Children	1. Edward Monroe Bass,   b. 1868   d. 1886 (Age 18 years) + 2. Alton Anthony Bass,   b. 7 Oct 1870, Shelby County, Illinois d. 22 Nov 1935, Ramsey, Fayette County, Illinois (Age 65 years)   3. Baby Bass,   b. 1873   d. 1873 (Age 0 years) + 4. Fred Bass,   b. 20 Jul 1876, Oconee, Shelby County, Illinois d. 29 Jul 1944, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois (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. 27 Feb 1886, Oconee, Shelby County, Illinois d. 15 Dec 1966, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin (Age 80 years)   9. Baby Bass
  Family ID	F17046	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Jun 2021

  
  

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