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Scyon Ambler Bass
Scyon Ambler Bass, a leading Attorney-at-Law of Russellville, son of Scyon M. and Mary (Chick) Bass, was born in Baker County, Kentucky, March 15, 1855.
His father was born in Nelson County, Tennessee, August 28, 1827; was educated in the common schools and became a farmer in his native county, where he remained until 1867, when he removed to Butler County, Kentucky, and engaged in the same business. A few years ago he removed to Auburn, Logan County, where he is now living. He has always been a stock trader, making a specialty of fine horses, and is still interested in this branch of his business. He has been a prominent Democrat, but never an office-seeker; is a high Mason and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He was married in 1846 to Mary Chick, who was born in Virginia, March 15, 1823. She removed with her parents to Tennessee when she was quite young and was educated in the latter state. The children of Scyon M. and Mary (Chick) Bass were:
Thadeus, born December 10, 1847, now a farmer in Logan County; married a Miss Stanley.
Corilla, born in 1849; married John C. Phaland, and is now residing at Auburn.
Perlina, born in 1853; was the wife of Virgil Gray, who was a member of General John H. Morgan?s cavalry in the late war. They both died in 1872.
Scyon Ambler, born March 15, 1855, subject of this sketch.
Mary Frances, born in 1857, now the wife of Joseph S. Ray, residing at Auburn.
Scyon Bass (grandfather) was a native of North Carolina; removed to Silver Springs, Tennessee, where he was a merchant for more than fifty years. His home was within a few miles of that of President Jackson. He was a Whig of decided convictions; a member of the Baptist Church, and a highly esteemed citizen of his county. He married Mary Ragland, and was the father of six children: Solomon; Harmon, born in 1814, and died at the age of eighty years; Cader, whose home is Tennessee; Scyon M. (father); Julia and Polly.
Scyon Bass (great-grandfather) was born August 1, 1781, and died August 28, 1847. He was married three times ? first to Miss Brantley, a native of Halifax Court House, Virginia, who was the mother of one son, Bennett Bass. After the death of his first wife he married her sister, who was the mother of Solomon Bass. His third wife was Mary Perry, who was born in Virginia, July 3, 1789, and died May 18, 1857. Her children were Harmon, who died at the age of Eighty-four years; Hetty, who married Kemp, and Harrison died at the age of eighteen years; Cader, born in 1818; Julia, born in 1822; Scyon , born August 8, 1925; Harriet and Almeta died when young; Turner and Lucretia.
Solomon Bass (great-great-grandfather) was a native of France, who emigrated to America and settled in Virginia, and was the father of six children: Scyon, Jones, Cader, Oren, Nancy, Hearta. The sons of Solomon Bass were born in Virginia and all of the removed to Tennessee, where they died.
Ambler Chick (maternal grandfather) was born in Virginia in 1795. He removed to Tennessee as early as 1820, where he owned a plantation and was largely engaged in the cultivation of cotton, owning a large number of negroes. In 1852 he removed to Logan County, Kentucky, and raised large crops of tobacco and wheat. He married Mary Ragland (also the name of the wife of grandfather, Scyon Bass, but probably not related), who was born and educated in Virginia. Their children were Burril, Judeth, John, Pettis, Davis, William, Virginia and Perlina.
William Chick (maternal great-grandfather) and Mary Ragland (Still another of the same name) were natives of Wales, who emigrated to America and settled in Virginia, but the date of their coming has not been recorded.
Scyon Ambler Bass, lawyer, of Russellville, was educated at Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky, and began the study of law at Bowling Green in the office of that triumvirate of Kentucky jurists, Judge W.L. Dulaney (see sketch), John M. Porter and Thomas H. Hines. After reading in this office for one year he went to Cumberland University, his preceptors being Judge Nathan Green and Robert L. Carothers, and was graduated and admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1877.
In the following year he was admitted to the bar in Kentucky and began the practice of law in Russelville, where he has since distinguished himself as a lawyer of ability and excellent judgement.
In March, 1890, he was appointed master commissioner of the Logan Circuit Court for a term expiring in 1897.
During the whole time in which he has practiced law in Russellville, he has been extensively interested in stock raising on his farm in the country; is a silent partner in the firm of W.C. Seward & Company, and from 1880 to 1885 was a member of the firm of Clay & Bass, but took no active part in the management of the business; in 1893 was elected president of the Russellville Tanning & Harness Company, and is interested in a cattle ranch in Presidio County, Texas. But with all of these interests and investments he is devoted to his profession and gives his law business his best attention.
Mr. Bass was married November 18, 1879, to Mrs. Anneta Seward, whose maiden name was Carter. She was born July 7, 1853, and was educated in the Louisville high school and at Mrs. Tevis? Science Hill Academy in Shelbyville. Her first husband was William J. Seward, of Franklin, deceased.
The children of Scyon A. and Anneta Carter Bass are: Edwin Lucas, born January 16, 1881; Mary Ellen, born August 5, 1882; Russell Martin, born May 6, 1884, and Minnie Louise, born November 29, 1889.
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