Bassett Family Association Database
Andrew Washington Bass
1. Andrew Washington Bass was born about 1856 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 11 Mar 1923 in Honeycutts, Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Dicey Julia West. Dicey was born about 1857; died in 1910; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Rufus Franklin Bass
was born on 6 Jan 1868 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 6 Oct 1963 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 3. William Bright Bass
was born on 28 Apr 1874 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 24 Sep 1947 in Harnett County, North Carolina; was buried in Benson City Cemetery, Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina. - 4. Galveston Bass
was born about 1881. - 5. Henry Allen Bass
was born about 1883 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 1952 in Johnston County, North Carolina; was buried in Piney Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 6. Ardonia (Donnie) Bass
was born on 7 Aug 1887 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Mar 1959 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 7. Naomi Bass
was born on 24 Feb 1889 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 26 Feb 1915 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 8. Simeon Bass
was born about 1892. - 9. Julia Francis Bass
was born about 1895 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 1931 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina.
- 2. Rufus Franklin Bass
Generation: 2
2. Rufus Franklin Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born on 6 Jan 1868 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 6 Oct 1963 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. Rufus married Mary Edge on 12 Feb 1908 in Sampson County, North Carolina, and was divorced. Mary was born on 26 Sep 1894 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1992 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. William R. Bass
was born on 15 Oct 1909 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 2 Jan 1910 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 11. Roscoe Almond Bass, Sr.
was born on 17 Apr 1910 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 26 Aug 1956 in Duplin County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 12. Burnice Cleveland Bass
was born on 19 Feb 1915 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 17 Jan 1996 in Duplin County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 13. Norman J. Bass
was born on 24 Jul 1918 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 16 Aug 1921 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 14. Hardy Bass
was born on 24 Nov 1920 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1922 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 15. Rosine Bass
was born on 6 Feb 1923; died on 2 Apr 1991; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 16. Clester Paul Bass
was born on 23 Mar 1925; died on 20 Oct 2012. - 17. Mattie Pearl (Mollie) Bass
was born on 16 Jul 1928 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 5 Jan 2009 in Sampson County, North Carolina. - 18. Cooper Calvin Bass
was born on 4 Jul 1931 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 25 Jun 1999 in Sampson County, North Carolina. - 19. Mary Alene Bass
was born on 15 Dec 1934 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 12 Oct 1981 in Orange County, North Carolina; was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 20. Lester Bass
was born on 31 Jul 1938 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 23 Sep 2004 in Polk County, Florida; was buried in Socrum Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.
- 10. William R. Bass
3. William Bright Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born on 28 Apr 1874 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 24 Sep 1947 in Harnett County, North Carolina; was buried in Benson City Cemetery, Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina. William married Mary Cogdell Lawhon on 3 Feb 1909 in Johnston County, North Carolina. Mary was born on 28 Mar 1870 in Johnston County, North Carolina; died on 12 Jun 1942; was buried in Benson City Cemetery, Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Galveston Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born about 1881. Family/Spouse: Carrie Edge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Ophelia Bass
was born on 10 Feb 1918 in North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1938 in North Carolina.
- 21. Ophelia Bass
5. Henry Allen Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born about 1883 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 1952 in Johnston County, North Carolina; was buried in Piney Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Emma Louise Bryant. Emma was born on 30 Jun 1887 in North Carolina; died on 29 Mar 1980 in Johnston County, North Carolina; was buried in Piney Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Zilpha Jane Bass
was born on 17 Mar 1909; died on 24 Mar 1981 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 23. Odius Bass
was born on 28/30 Aug 1913 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 1999 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Johnston County, North Carolina. - 24. Remun Bass
was born about 1915/1916 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Feb 1938 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Piney Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 25. Lurena Bass
was born on 6 Oct 1917 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 21 Nov 2007 in North Carolina. - 26. Dorothy Mae Bass
was born on 2 Sep 1924 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 15 Dec 2006; was buried in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Johnston County, North Carolina.
- 22. Zilpha Jane Bass
6. Ardonia (Donnie) Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born on 7 Aug 1887 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Mar 1959 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: William Farmer Hiram Thornton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Naomi Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born on 24 Feb 1889 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 26 Feb 1915 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. 8. Simeon Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born about 1892. 9. Julia Francis Bass
(1.Andrew1) was born about 1895 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 1931 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Iverson C. Bass. Iverson (son of Joseph Washington Bass and Dollie Tyndall) was born on 5 Dec 1888 in North Carolina; died on 31 Dec 1968 in Halifax County, North Carolina; was buried in Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Merlin E. Bass
- 27. Merlin E. Bass
Generation: 3
10. William R. Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 15 Oct 1909 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 2 Jan 1910 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. 11. Roscoe Almond Bass, Sr.
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 17 Apr 1910 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 26 Aug 1956 in Duplin County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Mamie Lee Haney. Mamie (daughter of Elijah Haney and Betty Reeves) was born on 18 Sep 1915 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 May 2004 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, Duplin County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Living
- 29. Living
- 30. Roscoe Almond Bass, Jr.
was born on 3 Mar 1946 in North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 2005 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Beulah Road Cemetery, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 31. Willie Rubin Bass
was born on 25 Oct 1947 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died in Jul 2004 in Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. - 32. Glenn Robert Bass
was born on 19 Jul 1950 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 8 Feb 2022. - 33. Mary Katherine Bass
was born on 19 Mar 1952 in Scotland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Feb 2025. - 34. Living
- 28. Living
12. Burnice Cleveland Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 19 Feb 1915 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 17 Jan 1996 in Duplin County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. Burnice married Leona Kennedy on 17 Feb 1968 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Leona was born on 8 Aug 1914 in North Carolina; died on 31 Jul 1987 in Duplin County, North Carolina; was buried in Sandhill Church Cemetery, Beulaville, Duplin County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Gertie Parker. Gertie was born on 3 Jun 1909 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 9 Jun 1967 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Godwin Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Norman J. Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 24 Jul 1918 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 16 Aug 1921 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. 14. Hardy Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 24 Nov 1920 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1922 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. 15. Rosine Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 6 Feb 1923; died on 2 Apr 1991; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. Rosine married John Stevens Avery on 19 Apr 1943 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: David R. Hall. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Clester Paul Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 23 Mar 1925; died on 20 Oct 2012. Clester married Linnie Mae Piner on 19 Apr 1943 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Linnie was born on 25 Jun 1927 in Pender County; died on 9 Sep 2021 in Dunn, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Living
- 36. Living
- 37. Paul Franklin Bass
was born on 14 Aug 1947 in Harnett County, North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 2026 in Smithfield. - 38. Living
- 35. Living
17. Mattie Pearl (Mollie) Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 16 Jul 1928 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 5 Jan 2009 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: David Faircloth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Cooper Calvin Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 4 Jul 1931 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 25 Jun 1999 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Cooper married Addie Hill on 15 Mar 1950 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Addie was born on 2 Jun 1922 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 15 Apr 2000 in Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Mary Alene Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 15 Dec 1934 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 12 Oct 1981 in Orange County, North Carolina; was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: William Owen Holland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. Lester Bass
(2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 31 Jul 1938 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 23 Sep 2004 in Polk County, Florida; was buried in Socrum Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. Family/Spouse: Peggy Jean Parker. Peggy was born on 28 Sep 1935 in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 20 Mar 2004 in Florida; was buried in Old Mill Church Cemetery, Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Lester married Delores Jean Farr on 3 Jan 1988 in Polk County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Ophelia Bass
(4.Galveston2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 10 Feb 1918 in North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1938 in North Carolina. 22. Zilpha Jane Bass
(5.Henry2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 17 Mar 1909; died on 24 Mar 1981 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Melvin Thornton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Odius Bass
(5.Henry2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 28/30 Aug 1913 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 1999 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Johnston County, North Carolina. 24. Remun Bass
(5.Henry2, 1.Andrew1) was born about 1915/1916 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 1 Feb 1938 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Piney Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. 25. Lurena Bass
(5.Henry2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 6 Oct 1917 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 21 Nov 2007 in North Carolina. Family/Spouse: John Brown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Dorothy Mae Bass
(5.Henry2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 2 Sep 1924 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 15 Dec 2006; was buried in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Johnston County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Luby D. Jackson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Merlin E. Bass
(9.Julia2, 1.Andrew1)
Generation: 4
28. Living
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)29. Living
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Roscoe Almond Bass, Jr.
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 3 Mar 1946 in North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 2005 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Beulah Road Cemetery, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Wilma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
31. Willie Rubin Bass
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 25 Oct 1947 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died in Jul 2004 in Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina; was buried in Peters Family Cemetery, Spiveys Corner, Sampson County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Margaret Katherine Wallace. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Francis R. Bass
was born in Michigan. - 46. Ray Bass
was born on 31 Jan 1967; died on 15 Dec 2023.
- 45. Francis R. Bass
32. Glenn Robert Bass
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 19 Jul 1950 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 8 Feb 2022. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Living
- 47. Living
33. Mary Katherine Bass
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 19 Mar 1952 in Scotland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Feb 2025. Family/Spouse: Corbett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
34. Living
(11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. Living
(16.Clester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)36. Living
(16.Clester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
37. Paul Franklin Bass
(16.Clester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 14 Aug 1947 in Harnett County, North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 2026 in Smithfield. 38. Living
(16.Clester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)39. Living
(20.Lester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)40. Living
(20.Lester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
41. Living
(20.Lester3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)
Generation: 5
42. Living
(30.Roscoe4, 11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)43. Living
(30.Roscoe4, 11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)44. Living
(30.Roscoe4, 11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)45. Francis R. Bass
(31.Willie4, 11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born in Michigan. 46. Ray Bass
(31.Willie4, 11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1) was born on 31 Jan 1967; died on 15 Dec 2023. 47. Living
(32.Glenn4, 11.Roscoe3, 2.Rufus2, 1.Andrew1)
