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- Gulfport Daily Herald
Mississippi
Wednesday, April 19, 1912
Aged Biloxian Takes A Wife
Vincent Bass, 94 Years, Weds New Orleans Woman
Bridegroom Said to Be Wealthy
Biloxi, April 10 - Vincent Bass, a wealthy Biloxian, who is 94 years old, went to New Orleans yesterday accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Bass, and he returned a benedict. He was married to Miss Alvena Commett in New Orleans and the bride and bridegroom returned to Biloxi last night and went to the home of Mr. Bass at 311 East Howard Avenue.
Mr. Bass’ first wife died some years ago, and despite his advanced age, Mr. Bass found life very lonesome without a partner.
Gulfport Daily Herald
Mississippi
Monday, August 23, 1915
Vincent Bass Is Claimed By Death At Ripe Old Age
Respected Citizen Was Ninety-Seven Years Old At Time Of His Death
Which Occurred Sunday
Resident Of Biloxi For Last Sixty-Eight Years
Is Survived by Son, Frank P. Bass, and Daughter, Mrs. M.J. Banks,
His Widow and Nine Grandchildren
Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon
Biloxi, August 23 - After a long and active life Vincent Bass, one of Biloxi’s oldest and most respected citizens, passed away at his residence at 311 East Howard Avenue last night at 6 o’clock.
The end came peacefully while the aged man was surrounded by loved ones and friends. Mr. Bass was 97 years, four months and nineteen days old, having been born on April 3, 1818.
LIVING IN TWO CENTURIES
Having lived in two centuries this strong old man had witnessed some of the most stirring events that have transpired for centuries. He had always lived an active life until about twenty years ago, when he retired, since which time he had enjoyed the fruits of his labors when he was younger and stronger.
Mr. Bass was born in Di Trani, Italy, but came to the United States when yet a young man, settling in Boston, Massachusetts. He lived but four years in the New England states, removing after this short residence to the South. He had been a resident of Biloxi for sixty-eight years when taken by death.
ALWAYS STRONG
Mr. Bass had always enjoyed a remarkably healthful life until about a year ago when the effects of his age began to tell on him. The ailment which finally resulted in his death began to show about one year ago.
Mr. Bass is survived by his widow and one son and one daughter, all of whom are residents of Biloxi, and nine grandchildren. He was married three times. His second wife, the mother of his son and daughter, who was Miss Bridget Clancey before her marriage to Mr. Bass, was a native of Ireland. She died in Biloxi on February 19, 1910.
The grandchildren who survive Mr. Bass are Vincent P., Irene, Agnes, Julia, Frank, Charles and Roy Bass, and Walter Nixon and Johnnie Banks, the last named two being the children of Mr. Bass’ daughter, Mrs. Irene Banks, wife of M.J. Banks, of Biloxi. His son is Frank P. Bass, a well-known citizen of Biloxi.
MEMBER OF CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mr. Bass was a member of the Church of the Nativity of this city. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, who will assist at the obsequies.
The funeral will take place from the residence under the auspices of the Church of the Nativity tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock and the interment will be in the Biloxi cemetery.
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