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Rachel Philips (Mrs. Archamack Bass)
Ezekiel Bass, oldest son of Archamack and Rachel, was born April 28, 1823. His first marriage was to Jane Smith. Ezekiel became a captain in the Union Army and was known throughout his life as “Cap’n Zeke”. His oldest son, John A., was also in the Union army for several months. Captain Zeke’s brother, John W. Bass, was a captain in the Confederate Army.
Ezekiel was a prominent citizen and substantial farmer in DeKalb County. He died October 2, 1900, and is buried in Salem Cemetery at Liberty.
1850 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Tennessee (September 11, 1850)
Zekiel Bass - 27 - Male - Tennessee - Farmer
Susan - 19 - Female - Tennessee
John A. - 6 - Male - Tennessee
Thomas - 3 - Male - Tennessee
William - 0 - Male - Tennessee
1860 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Tennessee (August 16, 1860)
Ezekiel W. Bass - 37 - Male - Tennessee - Farmer 7000 3000
Susan - 29 - Female - Tennessee
John A. - 14 - Male - Tennessee
Thomas - 13 - Male - Tennessee
William - 11 - Male - Tennessee
Josiah - 9 - Male - Tennessee
Jordan - 6 - Male - Tennessee
Henry - 3 - Male - Tennessee
1870 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Tennessee (August 17, 1870)
Ezekiel Bass - 47 - Male - Tennessee - Farmer 10,000 1900
Susan - 37 - Female - Tennessee - Keeps House
Thomas - 21 - Male - Tennessee 200
William - 20 - Male - Tennessee
Josiah - 17 - Male - Tennessee
Jordan - 15 - Male - Tennessee
Henry - 13 - Male - Tennessee
Charles - 11 - Male - Tennessee
Rachael - 9 - Female - Tennessee
Ezekiel - 3 - Male - Tennessee
Sallie - 9/12 - Female - Tennessee
and two hired hands
Living next door
1870 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Tennessee (August 17, 1870)
John A. Bass - 27 - Male - Tennessee - Farmer 3500 1800
Sarah - 23 - Female - Tennessee - Keeps House
Hershel - 3 - Male - Tennessee
Ezekiel - 1 - Male - Tennessee
and two hired hands
1880 Federal Census of Dowelltown, DeKalb County, Tennessee (June 3, 1880)
John A. Bass - 36 - Male - TN-TN-TN - Head - Farmer
Jane - 36 - Female - TN-TN-TN - Wife - Keeping House
Wingate H. - 12 - Male - TN-TN-TN - Son - Works on farm
Ezekiel S. - 10 - Male - TN-TN-TN - Son - Works on farm
Lannes - 8 - Male - TN-TN-TN - Son
Clarence L. - 5 - Male - TN-TN-TN - Son
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