BASS, BLAKELY, FLOYD, HOLLAND, McDERMOTT, OGLE,
PIATT, RUFFNER, VOLLMER, WOODROUGH
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BASS, BLAKELY, FLOYD, HOLLAND, McDERMOTT, OGLE, PIATT, RUFFNER, VOLLMER, WOODROUGH All rights reserved - Margaret V. Woodrough margo4it@tampabay.rr.com Copying of this material for sale is prohibited without permission -2003 |
MARGARET ANNETTE FLOYD KAPLAN - Ancestors1. Margaret Annette1 Floyd (James, #2) is still living.
ANNETTE FLOYD KAPLAN 2. James Edward2 Floyd (Shadrick, #4); bur. 1960 at ., Bleckley, GA.1 He was employed at Farmer. He appeared on the census of 1880.2 He The newspaper for Cochran, Georgia dated Thursday, September 22, 1960 tells of the death of J. E. Floyd. Funeral services for James Edward Floyd, 86, who died Monday morning in the Taylor Memorial Hospital following an illness of several weeks, were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Cochran. The services were conducted by Elder Ben Lord and Edward J.W. Brantley. Burial was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Floyd was a lifelong resident of Bleckley County, the son of the late Shadrick and Liza Davis Floyd. He was a member of the Mt. Horab Primitive Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Holland Floyd; five sons, Arthur J., Albert, Herschel and Jay Floyd all of Cochran and Aaron Floyd of Hawkinsville; seven daughters, Mrs. Viola Berryhill and Mrs. Hassen El Khadem of San Diego, California, Mrs. C. E. Rosenberger of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Maurine Berryhill and Mrs. Frank Richardson of Cochran, Mrs. Annette Vollmer of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. LaVerne Dykes of Macon. Twenty-four grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Joe Lyles, Jr., James Berryhil, James Hamlin, Joseph Collins, Edward Wimberly and Wallace Williams. Honorary pallbearers were, Rufus Coody, Jr., Bob Scarborough, William Smith, Clifford Davis, Willie Davis, James Barlow, Luther Benson, Jessie Davis, Henry Kirkpatrick, C. M. Thompson, Morgan Floyd, Joe Floyd, Walker Davis, J. A. Webb, Leonard Ross, Robert Smith, Sam Smith, J.T. Smith, James Smith, Charlie Evans, Johnn Floyd, Jack Barlow, Henry Simpson and T. L. Willians. Fisher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements in 1960.
ANNIE AND ED FLOYD FAMILY IN 1947 Children of James Edward2 Floyd and Annie Jane Holland (see #3) were as follows:
3. Annie Jane2 Holland (Jesse, #6); bur. 1967 at Cochran, Bleckley, Georgia.4 She appeared on the census of 1900.5 An article in the Cochran, Georgia newspaper dated April 22, 1948 tells much about the relationship of Annie Jane Holland and J. E. Floyd. The headline reads: "Mr and Mrs. J.E. Floyd celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary" and it is followed by the text: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Floyd of Cochran, Ga. entertained their family with a barbecue dinner at their home on Easter Sunday, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. There are 12 children, 20 grand children and 3 great grand children. The held open house in the afternoon and the guests were received at the door by Mrs. Frank Richardson. Mrs. Floyd kept the guest book. They were ushered into the living room by Mrs. R. B. Bembry of Hawkinsville, where Mr. and Mrs. Floyd greeted their friends. In the receiving line with them were, Mrs. Lucian Berryhill, Sr. of Macon, Mrs. C. E. Rosenberger of Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Linder Berryhill and mrs. Raymond Dykes of cochran, Mrs. H. C. Vollmer of Washington, D.c.. and Mrs. Mary Wilson of Cairo, Egypt were not present. They are both connected with the State Department. They [Floyds] have five sons, Arthur, Albert, Herschel, Jay and Aaron. The living room was beautifully decorated with spring flowers, wedding bells and bridal wreath. The dining room was decorated in dogwood and pine, with gold streamers. The table was overlaid with hand crocheted table cloth and centered with a three tiered wedding cake with miniature bride and groom. It was flanked by tapers burned in crystal candelabra. Punch and cakes topped with gold colored icing was served during the afternoon by Medames Arthur, Albert, Jay and Aaron Floyd. [wives of sons] They were assisted by mrs. Bob hendricks and Mrs. Mattie Brown. The gift tables were presided over by Mrs. Lucian Berryhill, Jr.. and Mrs. Clyde Berryhill, Jr.. Mrs. Earl I. Sanders and Mrs. Vance Wimberly played the wedding music. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Giddens, Jr.. Giddens and Mrs. R. L. Piper of Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. Earl I Sanders and mrs. R., Mrs. Emory Davis and Mrs. Walker T. Bembry of Hawkinsville; Elder and Mrs. W. H. Hancock, Mr. and mrs. Davis of Macon. About 75 guests called during the day. From the newspaper description it is easy to imagine that the fiftieth anniversary celebration was likely a more sumptuous affair than the original wedding of the young country couple. The fact that three of their daughters lived far away in sophisticated cities is a certain indication of how far this family had progressed. Imagine that two daughters were "connected with the State Department" and that one of them was living in Egypt! 4. Shadrick D. [Shade]3 Floyd (Amos, #8); bur. circa 1916 at Pulaski, GA.6 He was CENSUS 1880 in 1880 at Pulaski, GA (Living in house # 445 between his brother Gw and his father Amos and two doors from other brother Frederick).7 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Pulaski, GA.8 He was MLT PENSION on 13 Sep 1901 at CSA Company B Montgomery (Application for indigent pension states that he enlisted in Dec of 1863 and surrendered at Greensboro, NC in April of 1865. Application for pension based on infirmity and poverty. "I was wounded during the war in the hip and have never been enitirely well since. Have frequent attacks of Rheumatism - general breaking down." Possess no property. Have had no real property in the years 1894-1899 and am supported by the labor of "my two sons" The physician's affidavit states "struck by a shell at Savannah, GA in 1864 during an engagement, as a result has never been strong and vigorous since. Since then has suffered with general debility of soul, also suffers from recurrent attacks of Rheumatism."
Pension was granted and received through 1907).
SHADE AND FREDERICK FLOYD - PICTURE TAKEN AT FAMILY REUNION. NOTE CONFEDERATE VETERAN MEDALS hildren of Shadrick D. [Shade]3 Floyd and Elizza (Louisa or Louise) Davis (see #5) were as follows:
. 5. Elizza (Louisa or Louise)3 Davis (Zachariah, #10) was also known as Margarete Eliza.14 She appeared on the census of 1850 at GA. She was CENSUS 1880 in 1880 at Pulaski, GA (Living in house # 445 between his brother Gw and his father Amos and two doors from other brother Frederick).15 6. Jesse Jasper3 Holland (John, #12) and Mary Orliffie Bryant (see #7) were divorced circa 1893 at Pulaski, GA; bur. 1934 at Salem Cemetery, Cochran, Bleckley, Georgia.16
JESSE JASPER HOLLAND He appeared on the census of 1900 at Laurens, GA.17 Children of Jesse Jasper3 Holland and Mary Orliffie Bryant (see #7) both b. at Pulaski, GA, were as follows:
7. Mary Orliffie3 Bryant (James, #14) and Jesse Jasper Holland (see #6) were divorced circa 1893 at Pulaski, GA. She appeared on the census of 1880 at Pulaski, GA.18 8. Amos Kinchen4 Floyd (Federick, #16); his estate was probated 3 Sep 1900 at Pulaski, GA ( Will of Amos Floyd dated September 29, 1892 at Pulaski County, Georgia Wills Book B 1855-1906 pp. 464 465 State of Georgia Pulaski County I Amos Floyd of siad State and County being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament Item 1st I give bequeath and devise to my wife Elizabeth Floyd the following property to wit. All of the household and Kitchen furniture and equal part of my estate with the balance of my children. Item 2nd I give bequeath and devise to my children Fredrick Floyd Arch Floyd Shade Floyd Amos Floyd JJ Floyd G.W. Floyd Harriet Grimsley and Ann Davis with my wife Elizabeth Floyd the balance of my estate both real and personal to be sold and equally divided amony my wife and eight children or their heirs. Item 3rd I hereby constitute and appoint my sons JJ Floyd and GW Floyd Executors of this my last will and testament. This the 29th day of September 1898. signed with an "X" Amos Floyd Signed Sealed and published by Amos Floyd as his last will and testament in the presence of us the Subscribers our names hereto in the presence of said testator at his instance and request and of each other he signing in our presence and our signing in his presence. M.K. Allen Matte Allen Hiram M. Allen Will was proved on September 3rd 1900). He was employed at Farmer, Georgia, GA. He was CENSUS 1850 - FREE in 1850 at Pulaski, GA (He is shown at house # 133 living with wife and five children. His next door neighbor is Francis Mary Ann Wardlow (his youngest sister) who is the person who preserved the family data in her bible).19 He was CENSUS 1870 in 1870 at Pulaski, GA.20 He was CENSUS 1880 in 1880 at Pulaski, GA (Lived at house # 446 adjacent to G.W., Shadrack and Frederick. Living in the household of Amos was an Everitt age 18 and Henry Davis and wife Ann both age 33). Children of Amos Kinchen4 Floyd and Anna Luttia Mc Daniel (see #9) were as follows:
. 9. Anna Luttia4 Mc Daniel appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulaski, GA.32 10. Zachariah4 Davis (Zachariah Davis?, #20) (Doris Dixon says he had a brother named Zenos. She maintains this was not a twin brother as some have said since Zenos was born October 6 1815. An internet source says that all the children starting with William of 1852 and later were born in Pulaski County. Don't know if the family moved or if the county line changed); bur. 28 Jun 1891 at Pulaski, GA (Buried in the Pipkin Cemetary in Bleckley County, GA). He appeared on the census of 1870 at Pulaski, GA.
ZACHARIAH DAVIS Children of Zachariah4 Davis and Elizabeth King (see #11) were as follows:
11. Elizabeth4 King (Tommy, #22); bur. Jul 1895 at Pulaski, GA (Picture in MVW file shows tombstone that appears to be original. Inscription reads: "She is waiting for us in the Eden land beyond the sunset of life..." The last part is worn away. Picture sent to MVW by Doris Dixon).34 She appeared on the census of 1850 at GA. 12. John Jasper4 Holland (John, #24); bur. circa 1862 at Virginia. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulaski, GA.35 He was CENSUS 1860 - FREE in 1860 at Pulaski, GA (1860 Census shows Joseph Holland 22, Josephine 18, Elizabeth 1, William (brother?) 15. I believe this is the same as John Jasper Holland (mvw 1984)). Children of John Jasper4 Holland and Josephine Donaldson (see #13) both b. at Pulaski, GA, were as follows:
. 13. Josephine4 Donaldson (Joseph, #26) was CENSUS 1870. . 14. James4 Bryant (Larry, #28) was also known as Thomas Bryant 7-99 I merged Thomas and James Bryant. Page 709 of History of Pulaski County shows James Bryant married Margaret McDaniel Jan 20, 1844. I know Margaret McDaniel is the mother of Orliffy Bryant (family knowledge). However, census shows that the family was headed by Thomas Bryant. I suspect that Thomas and James are the same person.36 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulaski, GA.37 Children of James4 Bryant and Margaret McDaniel (see #15) were as follows:
. 15. Margaret4 McDaniel appeared on the census of 1870 at Pulaski, GA. 16. Federick (Fed)5 Floyd (Thomas, #32) was also known as Fed. He was DEED in 1806 at Nash, NC (There is at least one and possible two deeds of sale from Frederick Floyd - no doubt in preparation for move to Georgia).42 He was living in 1813 at Pulaski, GA (He served in the local militia).43 He appeared on the census of 1820 at Pulaski, GA. Children of Federick (Fed)5 Floyd and Mourning Bass (see #17) were as follows:
. 17. Mourning5 Bass (John, #34) was DEED on 8 Apr 1850 at Pulaski, GA (Deeds at Archives in Georgia Book L. p. 138 show transfer of land to son Washington J.Floyd. No doubt this was when she came to live with them). She appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulaski, GA (According to AFK "Mourning Bass and Washington J. Floyd lived on the Green Perry farm above Cochran. There is evidence of an old cemetery across the road from the old home which may be where they are buried. This is not documented").49 Children of Zachariah5 Davis? and an unknown spouse were as follows:
22. Tommy5 King (John, #44). Children of Tommy5 King and Matilda Runnels (see #23) were:
. 24. John5 Holland appeared on the census of 1850 at 1850, Pulaski, GA.51,52 Children of John5 Holland and Sarah A. (--?--) (see #25) were as follows:
. 26. Joseph C.5 Donaldson appeared on the census of 1850. Children of Joseph C.5 Donaldson and Susie Odom (see #27) were:
. 27. Susie5 Odom appeared on the census of 1850 at 1850, Pulaski, GA. . 28. Larry O.5 Bryant (Joel, #56) appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulaski, GA.55 Children of Larry O.5 Bryant and Erliffa (--?--) (see #29) were as follows:
. 29. Erliffa5 (--?--) appeared on the census of 1860 at Pulaski, GA.56 32. Thomas6 Floyd (Thomas?, #64). Children of Thomas6 Floyd and an unknown spouse were as follows:
. 34. John6 Bass (Abraham, #68) was DEED in 1779 at Pigbasket Creek, Nash, NC (The following deed seems to belong to this John Bass. However, it needs to be confirmed by other evidence. (8-92) Nash County Record of Deeds - 1782-1813 Vol. 3 p. 202 State of North Carolina to John Bass State of North Carolina. To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifth Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our treasury by John Bass have given and granted and by these presents have given and granted unto the said John Bass a tract of land containing six hundred and forty acres lying and being in our county of Nash on Pigbasket Creet Beginning at a Red oak in Isaac Hilliards Line thence running North Three hundred six Poles to a red oak in _____West's line thence along Wests line East Eighty Pole to a pine his Corner thence along his other line North one hundred and sixty pole to a pine his corner thence along his other line North East one hundred and eighty pole to (another point?) near Willian Battles line thence Battles line to and along _____line south one hundred and seventy three poles to a red oak tree west seventy pole to white oak thence south two hundred and seventy three pole to a pine in said Hilliards thence along his line west to the Beginning as by the Plat hereunto annenxed doth appear Together with all Woods Waters mines minerals ________ and appurtances to the Said Land Belonging or appurtaining to hold to the Said John Bass his heirs and assigns forever yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our general assembly from time to time may Direct Provided always that the Said John Bass shall cause this grant to be Registered in the Registers office of our Said County of Nash within eleven months from the date hereof otherwise the said shall be void and of no effect. In testimony whereof we have caused our great seal to be hereunto affixed Witness Richard Caswell Esquire our governor Captain General and Commander in Chief at Kingston the Tenth day of November in the fouth year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine. Signed Richard Caswell Registered in the Registrars office of Nash April 1780). Children of John6 Bass and Charity (--?--) (see #35) were:
44. John6 King (Thomas, #88). Children of John6 King and Priscilla Williams (see #45) were:
45. Priscilla6 Williams (Allen, #90). Children of Joel or Joseph6 Bryant and Charity Bryant (see #57) both b. at North Carolina, NC, were as follows:
. 57. Charity6 Bryant appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulaski, GA.59 64. Thomas?7 Floyd (/Floyd/ (--?--), #128) (This is a "hypothetical person. I know that Joanna Goodson Floyd had a son named Thomas and I know that Fed Floyd's father was named Thomas. However, there seems to be a generation missing. Looking for evidence to prove this "guess"). Children of Thomas?7 Floyd and an unknown spouse were:
68. Abraham7 Bass (John, #136); his estate was probated Aug 1805 at then Surrey Co., North Carolina.60 He left a will in 1804 (Nash County Wills, 1778 to 1859, Part 1, p. 46 Abraham Bass' Will - August Court 1804 In the name of God amen I Abraham Bass of Nash County being of perfect mind and memory do this Seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord 1803 make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit. Item I give and bequeath to Ann Rose wife of Thomas Rose ten pounds current money. Item I give and bequeath to Ann More wife of Collum More ten pounds current money. Item I give and bequeath to Charraty Rogers daughter of Robert Rogers deceased ten pounds current money. Item I give and bequeath to Mourning Rogers daughter of Robert Rogers deceased ten pounds current money. Item I give and bequeath to Zona Rogers daughter of Robert Rogers deceased ten pounds current money. Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Jorden Bass one still Item I give and bequeath to Thomas Hammmitton (Hamilton) one negr woman named Little Rose also one blue chest. I give and bequath to my daughter Elizabeth Bridgers one horse caled Charlemain one table and bible, also one bed and furniture her choce. Item my desires is that my negro girl named Lyloe (?) shall be set free and that Thomas Hamilton should have the care of her until she is twenty one years of age Item My desire is that all the rest of my estate both real and personal not already given away to be sold and after paying the above legacys and debts to be equally divided between Elizabeth Bridgers and Sion Bass Heirs and John Bass Heirs in the following manner to wit. One half of the whole of the sweeping legacy to Elizabeth Bridgers. Item The other half to be divided in the following manner between Jordan Bass Polly Parker Quinne Bass Aldin Bass Kinchen Bass John Bass and Mourning Floyd. Item my will is that Polly Parker part of legacy shall be discretionary with my executors whether they par her or not untill the expiration of six years. Item my will and desire is that if Fed Floyd husband of mourning Floyd ever brings a law suit against my self or my executors for any part of my estate - his part then to be only forty shillings and balance over and above the forty shillings to be for the use of supporting the said lawsuit. Item I constitute and appoint Willian Bridges Jessee Bass and George Boddie Executors to this my last will and testament and I prononce this to be my last will and testament and no other signed sealed and published in the presencet of us. Signed with an "x" Abraham Bass Witness D. Sills (signed with an "x") and Lucy Boddie The foregoing will was duly proven in ____ by the Oath of David Sills a subscribing witness thereto and on Motion ordered to be recorded).61 Children of Abraham7 Bass and Mary (--?--) (see #69) were as follows:
Children of Thomas7 King and an unknown spouse were:
Children of Allen7 Williams and an unknown spouse were:
Children of /Floyd/8 (--?--) and Joanna Goodson (see #129) were as follows:
. 129. Joanna8 Goodson (Edward, #258) left a will on 30 Mar 1736 at Isle of Wight, VA (Her will mentions sons James and Matthew Lowry and George (presumably Lowry but could be Floyd) as executor (oldest?) Mentions sons by another mariage as Francis, Thomas, and Joseph Floid).63 136. John8 Bass, Jr. (John, #272); his estate was probated Sep 1777 at Northampton, NC (John Bass, Jr.'s birth in Bertie County and death in Northampton County, North Carolina is demonstrative of the type migration that gradually settled the southern states. His will which was filed in Northampton County, N.C. in 1777 and currently residing in the County Will Book Part II (1762-1791) p. 285-288 also paints a picture in the life of the time. Read it and step for a minutes into the shoes of a wealty man who sees his death approaching. Know all men that I John Bass of Northampton County in the provence of North Carolina being sick of sound mind and memory do make constitute and appoint and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my son Jacob Bass one negro girl named Beck and her increase, Item I give devise and bequeath unto my son Issac Bass two negro women named Rose and Moll and their increase one feather Bed and furnichure and a mare colt called Pleasure. Item I give devise bequeath unto my Grandson John Bass son of Issac Bass a negro girl named Fanny and her increase. Item, I give devise and bequeath unto my son Abraham Bass one negro girl named Philles and her increase. Item, I give devise and bequeath unto my grandson Job Bass one negro girl named Queen and her increase and one feather bed and furnichure. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my grandson Council Bass son of Jethro Bass my land and plantations whereon I now do live containing two hundred acres more or less my negro fellow named Sharper my still (cap and ??) and a negro boy named Scotland to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my grandson Uriah Bass son of Drury my land and Plantation whereon the said Drury now lives containing one hundred acres more or less joining Dickhomny Branch and Mass Halls line also the half of my land lying in Uriah Swamp joining Col. Dawson's line also a negro woman named Hannanh and her increase hereafter also a negro boy named Ben to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my Daughter Alic Enpi (?) one negro woman named Peg and her increase also one negro boy named Pompey. Item I lend unto my daughter Undice Councill the use of one negro woman named Dinah and her increase during her life and at her (?) I give devise and bequeath the said negro woman Dinah and her increase aforesaid to be equally divided between or amongst her children. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my Grandson Jesse Battle (Bittle?) son of John Battle the land and Plantations whereon the said John Battle lives and containing two hundred acres more or less bounded on an agreed line already made also 100 acres adjoining my son Jethro's land an agreed line already made and joining Charles Bryan's line. Also 50 acre of land I purchased of John Kerrey according to the most known and published bounds thereof. Also one negro girl named Jane and her increase to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give devise and bequeath unto my grandaughter Winnifred Battle one negro boy named Davy. I give unto my grandson John Battle one negro girl and increase named Patt. Item I give unto my grandaughter Margaret Battle one negro girl named Rachel and her increase. Item I give devised and bequeath unto my grandson Drury Battle a negro boy named Ishan (Joham?). Item I give unto my Daughter Elizabeth Battle one negro woman named Judith and her increase hereafter. Item I give devise and bequeath all the remainder of my estate that is not in my will given away to be equally divided between or amongst my children namely Jacob, John, Abraham, Issac, Jethro and Drury Bass also Earp Undice Councill (Alc?) and Elizabeth Battle to their heirs and assigns forever. Item I do hereby ordain constitute and appoint my esteamed friend John Know my son John Bass and Richard Deal (Neal?) my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament hereby annulling and making void all former wills and testaments by me heretofore made and this only to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereby set my hand and seal this fourteenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven. John Bass (signed with an "X") Signed sealed and published and declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in presence of Thomas Knox Moses Hall William Love John Larsiner (?) The preceeding will of John Bass was exhibited in court proved by the oath of Willian Love one of the subscribing witnesses). He lived at "Deep Creek", NC ("The Deep Creek deeds demonstrate conclusively that the John Bays who lived on Deep Creek in present day Hertford County was obviously a different person from John Bass who lived on Urah Swamp in present day Northampton County. There is a concrete trail of owners and adjoiners from the grant to John Bays in April 1714 up to well after 1755, all in Bertie county and all with calls on Deep Creek).64 Letter (E) not part of his name. Used only for identification purposes (Letter (E) not part of his name. Used only for identification purposes).65 His father, John Bass, Sr. left "my loving son John Bass my ould Square mosled gun." Children of John8 Bass, Jr. and Elizabeth Winborn (see #137) were as follows:
137. Elizabeth8 Winborn (J. Albert Bell gives surname of Winborn on page 33 of his work. However, when questioned about its source he said he could not remember). Children of Edward9 Goodson and Mary (--?--) (see #259) were:
272. John9 Bass (William, #544); his estate was probated 18 Jan 1732 at Bertie, North Carolina.70 Letter (C) is not part of his name. Given for identification purposes only (The letter (C) is not part of his name. Given for identification purposes only).71 Children of John9 Bass and Love Harris (see #273) were as follows:
. 273. Love9 Harris (Richard, #546); Deed Book 5 Part 2 "Orders" May 19 1687, Ann Harris, Love Harris, and Elizabeth Jennett acquitted of any wilfull neglect in death of an infant child of Ann Harris. 1693 Jean Harris age nine orphan of Richard Harris deceased with consent of mother Ann Harris bound to Malachy Johnston. January 6, 1693 Coroner requested a ruling on his fee in cases of death by misadventure, with specific reference to the accidental deaths of Richard Harris and his two children. Matter referred to His Excellency. June 1, 1694, John Harris orphan of Richard Harris, deceased and son of Ann Harris, apprenticed to James Lowry to learn the craft of a cordwainer or shoemaker.73 544. William10 Bass Sr. (John Basse, #1088); Letter (A) is not part of name. Given for identification purposes only (The (A) is not part of his name but was given for identification purposes).74 He left a will on 1 Oct 1740 at Norfolk, VA (Will proved September 17, 1742 Sons William, Edward, Joseph and Thomas were given token bequests. Grandson William given my little gun. Daughter, Mary Bass, residuary legatee and executrix. She was willed all remaining money and personal property and "my land if she can save it after my death." Note that our ancestor, John Bass m. to Love Harris, is not mentioned in will as he died before his father). Children of William10 Bass Sr. and Catherine LANIER (see #545) were as follows:
Children of Richard10 Harris and Ann (--?--) (see #547) were:
1088. John11 Basse Sr. (Nathaniel, #2176) (He is called "Sr." in the Sermon Book); his estate was probated 19 Sep 1699 at Norfolk, VA (Estate of John Basse. Inventory - mentions Bible and sermon book among personal possessions). Letter A inserted only for identification purposes. It is NOT PART of his name (The letter (A) is inserted for identification purposes only and is not part of the name).78 According to a History of Isle of Wight County Virginia, "The Nansemond Indians live again. They never really died out but it took Oliver L. Perry, Sr. two years to verify things he had been told as a child. The trail began with his great grandmother's death certificate and led to a fragile old family Bible. Helen C. Rountree, an Old Dominion University anthropologist, helped Perry find the Bible. The Bible documented the 1638 marriage of an Englishman, John Basse to Keziah Elizabeth Tucker, daughter of the King of the Nansemond Indian Nation. Stuck in the Bible was a copy of a Norfolk County Circuit court paper certifying that William Bass is of English and Indian descent and is not a Negroe (sic) nor a Mulatto as by some falsely and malitiously stated. His late mother was a vertuous woman of Indian descent lawfully begotten."79 Children of John11 Basse Sr. and Elizabeth Keziah Tucker (see #1089) were as follows:
1089. Elizabeth Keziah11 Tucker (Nansemond, #2178) (The Tucker name may be incorrect. She is not named as a daughter of Robin Tucker. He was not born at this time. Also, the name Keziah is not used in the John Bass sermon book. FAA states she was the daughter of Robin the Elder. This is possible. I think there were two Robins (i.e. elder and son)). 2176. Nathaniel12 Basse (Humphrey, #4352); In 1631 Nathaniel was sent to New England to try to entice settlers to come to the warmer climate of Virginia. After this he does not appear in records. Possibly he returned to England, possibly the records are lost. Interestingly though, there was an earlier Bass in New England who married an Alden of the John Alden family. I find it interesting that a number of southern Bass families chose to name a son "Alden". Possibly there is a connection here that has yet to be discovered. MVW Nov. 1999. Note too that some of the Basse family may have been either settlers to or traders with the Carribean Islands - possibly Barbados. Children of Nathaniel12 Basse and Mary Jordan (see #2177) were as follows:
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