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- Death
Wm. F. Bass, an old citizen of Athens, was found dead in his bed on Wednesday morning. It is supposed he died of disease of the heart.
The Southern Banner, Athens, Georgia, Wednesday, August 12, 1863
Death of Mr. Wm. F. Bass
Our community was shocked on Wednesday morning last at the announcement of the death, the nigh previous, of Mr. Wm. F. Bass. We learn that dieseas of the heart was the cause of the sudden death; which was probably hastened by a ride to Watkinsville on horseback, Tuesday, exposed to the rays of an unusually hot sun.
Mr. Bass had been book-keeper of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company for many years; the duties of which position he discharged to the entire satisfaction of all concerened. The most prominent trait of his character was his unwavering integrity and fidelity to the tursts reposed in him. No many in our community was more highly esteemed that Mr. Bass.
By his death, a large family is deprived of the main support. His remains were followed to the grave by a large number of our citizens.
1840 Federal Census of Tallapoosa County, Alabama
W.F. Bass 30001-10001
3mU5,1m30-40,1fU5,1f20-30
1850 Federal Census of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia (27 Aug 1850)
William F. Bass 38 M Georgia Clerk 1,000
Rissia H. 38 F Georgia
Camilla E. 16 F Alabama
Charles C. 12 M Alabama
Uriah D. 10 M Alabama
Walter B. 8 M Alabama
George F. 6 M Alabama
William T. 5 M Alabama
Elizabeth T. 2 F Alabama
1860 Federal Census of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia (31 Aug 1860)
William F. Bass 48 M Georgia Insurance Officer 2500 6700
Mary A. 34 F Georgia
Walter B. 17 M Georgia
George F. 15 M Georgia
William T. 13 M Georgia
Lizzie T. 13 F Georgia
Sallie H. 10 F Georgia
Henry C. 2 M Georgia
Ann M.O. 1 1/2 F Georgia
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Bassett Family Association Database
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