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- COL. JOHN G. BASS DEAD.
Colonel Bass was the eldest citizen of this place. His death occurred on last Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C .E. Gaddis in West Wetumpka. He was a most distinguished and beloved man by all who knew him. His children, grand children and great grand children recently met at the home of Mrs. Gaddis to celebrate his ninetieth birthday. During all these years, he has accomplished much good for his country and his fellow man. He had always led a very active life until about a year ago, he had a fall (broke his hip). He never recovered from this and was confined to his bed until the end came. He bore his sufferings with great fortitude and patience, but never failed to display his interest in the affairs of the world. Colonel Bass was born in Green County, Georgia, and was one of the few survivors who served in the Mexican war, going as a volunteer. In the year 1867 he was sent as representative to the legislature from Tallapoosa County. During the Civil war he was commissioned by the Confederate government to make salt. During Governor Houston's administration he was appointed warden of the state penitentiary. While in this office he built the spur track of the L. and N. railroad which connects Wetumpka to the main line. He was a life long member of the Methodist church and his good deeds to his fellow man will ever live in the memory of the older citizens of the state. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Gaddis on Tuesday morning by Reverend A. C. Boyd of the Methodist Church, assisted by Reverend A. G. Moseley of the Baptist Church. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Interment was made in the Wetumpka cemetery. The pall bearers were as follows: F. W. Lull, W. E. Thomas, M. D. Still, Y. J. Williams, L. W. Farrow, H. A. Robison, Adolph Hohenberg, Geo. F. Sedberry, Jr., W. A. Austin, L. C. Cantelou. Colonel Bass is survived by two sons, T. H. Bass of Houston, Texas, and C. L. Bass of San Antonio, Texas, one daughter, Mrs. C. E. Gaddis of Wetumpka, a number of grand children and a large family connection. Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: T. H. Bass and son, Charles B. Gaddis of Three Rivers, Texas, Colonel Thomas L. Bulger and Miss Otis Carlisle of Dadeville, and Mrs. J. B. Roylance of Montgomery.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1827 - 1917 (90 years)