Thomas Bass (1723 - 1786)

Born 4 Feb 1723 in Chesterfield, Virginia

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Died 26 Apr 1786 at age 63 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Thomas Bass performed Patriotic Service in Virginia in the American Revolution.

In Thomas Bass' 7 Apr 1786 Brunswick Co., VA will, Thomas names his wife Mary Clark; sons Hartwell, John, and James; daughters Tempie Warren, Elizabeth Green, and Nancy Stainback.

From DAR: Service: VIRGINIA Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE Birth: CIRCA 1725 BRUNSWICK CO VIRGINIA Death: ANTE 4-24-1786 BRUNSWICK CO VIRGINIA Service Source: ABERCROMBIE & SLATTEN, VA REV PUB CLAIMS, VOL 1, PP 146, 148, 150, 156; LIB OF VA, BRUNSWICK CO PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX, 1782-1798, REEL #56 Service Description: 1) RENDERED MATERIAL AID; PAID SUPPLY TAX, 1783 ^[1]

Research Notes

The Chesterfield County, Virginia Bass Family list Thomas Bass son of William & Cecillia Bass was born ye Fourth Day ofFebruary 1723. ^[2]

“II. William Bass, b. ca 1690, Dale Parish, Henrico Co., Va., d. in Chesterfield Co., Va. LWT pvd 2/27/1746 Chesterfield Co., Va. WB I, P. 115. According to Bible of William Bass, he m. Cecilia, dau. of Christopher Branch and Ann Sherman on 10/8/1718, gr-dau of Christopher Branch (1602-1681), the immigrant to Va. abt 1620, a Member of House of Burgesses who m. in 1639 Mary Adder. Issue of William Bass follows:

1. Christopher Bass, b. 3/5/1720, LWT dtd 11/8/1772 Chesterfield Co., Va., naming w., Frances, bequeathing the plantation in Dale Parrish. Issue: William, Christopher, Mary, Edward and Joseph. (last two named as his brother).

2. Mary Bass, b. 1/9/1721 Chesterfield Co., Va. m. Mr. Clay.

3. Thomas Bass, b. 2/4/1723, d. 1786 Brunswick Co., Va., w., Mary. His LWT dtd 4/7/1786, pvd 4/2/1786 Brunswick Co., Va., names w., Mary and issue: John, b. 1751, present at the marriage of William Bass to Sarah Shackleford 1789 Chesterfield Co., Va.; Hartwell Bass; Elizabeth Bass m. Mr. Green; Temple Bass m. Mr. Warren; Nancy Bass m. Mr. Stainback;” ^[3]

• • Did the two Thomas listed in William Bass' bible die prior to brother Christopher Bass' 1772 will as there is no Thomas listed?

• • The John Bass referenced at William Bass’ wedding was William’s brother who was not Thomas’ son as there was no William listed in this Thomas' will. “On 2 June 1843 Sarah Bass, 69, of Chesterfield County applied for a pension stating that she married William Bass, Sr. in Oct 1789, and he died 10 May 1839. John Bass certified that he had been present at the marriage of his brother, William Bass, to Sarah Shackleford. Her sister, Nancy Sublet, 67, also certified the marriage.” ^[4]

• • The referenced James has been mistaken as Burrell Bass as James was added to his name before middle names were used. DNA has disproven Burrell Bass’ connection.

• • The referenced James Bass is most likely in Richard’s line as his son is named Burwell possibly after Mary Burwell’s family. Also looking at Y-DNA for alignment.

Given descendants are Y-DNA R1b-M269-L47, this designator descends from Nathaniel Basse through only 3 of his sons: John Basse {then only his son Richard Basse with Jane Bryant-Basse only}, William Basse, and Edward Basse.

Thomas descends from Nathaniel’s son-William. Could Thomas be the son of William Bass, being this Thomas Bass? Or did both of William Bass' sons named Thomas die before his son Christopher, explaining why no Thomas is listed in Christopher's will?

Or, is it more likely that Thomas is the son of Thomas Bass and is actually this Thomas Bass?

Sources

1. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Record A007215 https://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/default.cfm?action=full&p_id=A007215
2. ↑ Chesterfield County, Virginia Bass Family https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/bass/1478/
3. ↑ The Georgian: Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers; Jeannette Holland Austin; page 21 **some information has been incorrectly mingled https://books.google.com/books?id=4RCglni-o4IC&pg=PA21&lpg=PA21&dq=thomas+bass+23+mar+1727&source=bl&ots=uRETsc2zNG&sig=ACfU3U2qNmgBh7ImEkwFN2Okf0T81Jvj2Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwir_cmQsOjmAhWHIjQIHUr3DwQQ6AEwBHoECAoQAg#v=onepage&q=thomas%20bass%2023%20mar%201727&f=false
4. ↑ Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements & Rosters Ref: Wedding https://revwarapps.org/w5766.pdf

• Two Thomas’ are mentioned in the family bible. Thomas Bass son of William & Cecillia Bass was born ye Fourth Day of February 1723.

Thomas Bass son of William Cecilla Bass was born ye 23rd Day of March Ano Domi 1727/28.

• https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/bass/1478/

Acknowledgments

• Thank you to Nancy Hadley for creating WikiTree profile Bass-1628 through the import of dinwiddiemaupinmerge_2013-10-06.ged on Oct 7, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Nancy and others.
• https://www.geni.com/people/Thomas-Bass/6000000012592677786