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Frances John Bass

Female 1817 - 1913  (95 years)


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  • Name Frances John Bass 
    Born 1 Oct 1817  Halifax County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 27 Mar 1913  Halifax County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
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      Mrs. Frances Dickens
      Passed Away at a Ripe Old Age, Honored and Beloved

      Died at her old home near Aurlian Springs on Thursday, March 27, Mr. Frances Dickens in the 96th year of her age. Mrs. Dickens, who was Miss Frances Bass, sister of Mr. B.W. Bass, and half sisters of Mr. J.L. Bass, who formerly lived in and near Weldon. She was born at the old homestead near Weldon, in 1818. When quite young she was married to Mr. Enoch Dickens, who died some years since. Since her marriage she had always lived in the same neighborhood and for manyyears at her home where she passed away. Until within a few months of her death, she was active in body and mind, would often attend to her housekeeping, and would read the papers with interest in current events. Her memory was fine and was a connecting link in the affairs of almost a century of years. She was from early girlhood a consistent member of Ebeneezer M.E. Chruch and was beloved by neighbors and friends.
      She raised a large family of children, of whom there are eight now living, with many grandchildren, about sixty-five great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was buried at her old home on Friday last, the funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. Rufus Bracley, amid a large gathering of relatives and friends. The floral offerings were very pretty coming from friends far and near. She has many relatives now living in Weldon to whom we extend sympathy in their bereavement and congratulations for the life os such a mother in Israel.
    Person ID I48127  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 10 Dec 2020 

    Father Simon Bass,   d. About 1825, Halifax County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Margaret Pugh 
    Married About 1811 
    Family ID F17189  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart