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Charles Larkin Bass

Male 1869 - 1945  (~ 76 years)


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  • Name Charles Larkin Bass 
    Born Apr 1869  Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 25 Sep 1945  Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Memoirs of Georgia Volume 1 Historical Society of Georgia, 1895
      Charles Larkin Bass

      Charles Larkin Bass, lawyer, lawyer, Clarkesville, Habersham Co., Ga., son of Dr. Charles H. and Mattie (Greene) Bass, was born near Milledgeville, Baldwin county, Ga., April 30, 1869. His great-grandfather on his father's side was Wm. Rabun, once governor of Georgia, and for whom Rabun county was named. William Rabun was born in Halifax county, N.C., April 8, 1771, and came to Georgia in 1795 with his father Matthew Rabun, who settled in Wilkes county, and a year later moved thence to Hancock county. Though but indifferently educated, he possessed mental endowments and a personality that brought him into popular favor, and he was elected repeatedly to both the lower and upper house of the general assembly. He was president of the senate when Gov. Mitchell resigned in March, 1817, and was acting governor from that time until November, when he was elected governor, and afterward, by the people, for a full term, during which he had a spicy correspondence with Gen. Jackson. He died on his plantation in Hancock county while governor, Oct. 24, 1819, and his message was delivered to the general assembly by the president of the senate, Matthew Talbot, who succeeded him. Dr. Larkin Bass, an eminent physician, who married Miss Mary, a daughter of Gov. Rabun, was the grandfather of Charles Larkin Bass. His father, Dr. Charles H. Bass, was a son of Dr. Larkin and Mary (Rabun) Bass, and was born in Hancock County. In 1858 he married Miss Mattie, daughter of Thomas F. Greene, of Milledgeville. Dr. Bass ranked very high as a member of the medical profession, as a gentleman of scholarly attainments and varied information. Hew was assistant physician of the state lunatic asylum soon after his graduation from the Medical college of Georgia, until his death, which occurred in 1872. His widow is still living, and makes her home with her son in Clarksville. Of nine children born to this union five survive: Addie, Mary Rabun, Mattie, Julia and Charles L. Mr. Bass' maternal great-grandfather was William Montgomery Greene, an Irish patriot, who, on account of his participation in the rebellion of 1798, was compelled to seek refuge in the United States. He was a friend of Thomas Addis and Robert Emmett, and assisted in the capture of the latter's remains from the keeper of the Killmainham jail, and their subsequent interment. He was a cousin of the celebrated Lord Edward Fitzgerald, for whom he named his son, Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald Greene, Mr. Bass' grandfather. Dr. Greene was superintendent of the state lunatic asylum for a period of thirty-six years, a statement of which fact is evidence enough as to his capability and fidelity. Dr. Greene married Miss Adeline, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hawkins) Crowder, a granddaughter of Col. John Hawkins, who served with distinction in the revolutionary war under the immediate command of Washington. Mr. Bass received his early education in Milledgeville, but finished it in the Atlanta high school in 1884. The following year the family removed to Clarksville, where they made their permanent home. Deciding to embrace the legal profession he commenced reading law, and in 1890 was admitted to the bar at Habersham superior court, Hon. C. J. Wellborn, judge presiding. Entering at once upon the practice, and giving his enthusiastic and undivided attention to this profession, he has already secured an extensive practice and a wealthy and influential clientage in the northeastern circuit. His practice is general and covers every branch of the profession, and his record is that of a well-read lawyer, a prudent counselor and polished advocate. His style before a jury is that of easy and affable character, which invariably marks the successful nisi prius lawyer and wins verdicts. He has a large clientage in whose confidence his professional and private character is safe and permanently secure. Politically, Mr. Bass is a strong and active and consistent democrat. In 1890 he was a chairman of the county committee, and later president of the democratic club of Habersham county, rendering invaluable service in the campaign of 1892. That year he was elected a member of the state gubernatorial convention, and gave his enthusiastic support to the state ticket. Mr. Bass is a young man of marked ability, accomplished and polished manners, for whom the future would seem to have much in store. Reasonably and honorably ambitious to attain to distinction, his many friends in his section of the state will doubtless see to it that his abilities are recognized and his services rewarded.

    Person ID I55791  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 7 Feb 2022 

    Father Dr. Charles Henry Bass,   b. 1830, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1872, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years) 
    Mother Mattie Green Crowder 
    Family ID F16923  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Elizabeth Bodie,   b. 1861,   d. 1941  (Age 80 years) 
    Children 
     1. Mary Ida Bass,   b. 1890,   d. 1910  (Age 20 years)
     2. Sarah Ellen Bass,   b. 1892,   d. 1972  (Age 80 years)
    +3. John Preston Bass,   b. 18 Jan 1895, Caryville, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1963, Escambia County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    +4. James David Bass,   b. 1 Feb 1897, Caryville, Washington County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1987, Orange County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     5. Clara Bass
     6. Jonah Nathan Bass,   b. 1900,   d. 1905  (Age 5 years)
     7. Ruth Jane Bass,   b. 1903,   d. 1990  (Age 87 years)
    Last Modified 7 Feb 2022 
    Family ID F19108  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart