John
BASS
Born
18 September 1630
,
Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony*
Died
12 September 1716
,
Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: 18 September 1630 in Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony*
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John married Ruth ALDEN 13 February 1657 in Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Ruth ALDEN was born abt. 1637 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (North Plymouth) (White Island Shores) (White Horse Beach). Ruth died 12 October 1674 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth was the child of John ALDEN and Priscilla MULLINS.
John BASS died 12 September 1716 in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Parents:
Samuel Bass (1600 - 1694)
Ann Saville Bass (1601 - 1693)
Samuel Bass (1600 - 1694)
Ann Saville Bass (1601 - 1693)
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Spouse & Children of John BASS
John BASS married 
Ruth ALDEN
Marriage date: 13 February 1657
Marriage place: Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Ruth ALDEN was the child of John ALDEN and Priscilla MULLINS
Ruth ALDENMarriage date: 13 February 1657
Marriage place: Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Ruth ALDEN was the child of John ALDEN and Priscilla MULLINS
Children of John BASS and Ruth ALDEN
Hannah BASSBorn: 22 June 1667, Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 24 October 1705, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 24 October 1705, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Joseph ADAMS 8 February 1688 Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah BASSBorn: 29 March 1672, Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 19 August 1751, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 19 August 1751, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Ephraim THAYER 7 January 1692 Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 163018 September 1630
Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony*
1657 Marriage / PartnerJohn BASS and Ruth ALDEN 13 February 1657, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
He was 26 years old.
1667 Birth of ChildHannah BASS was born 22 June 1667, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
John was 36 years old.
1672 Birth of ChildSarah BASS was born 29 March 1672, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
John was 41 years old.
1674 Death of Spouse/PartnerRuth ALDEN died 12 October 1674, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
1688 Marriage of ChildHannah BASS married 8 February 1688, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA to Joseph ADAMS
1692 Marriage of ChildSarah BASS married 7 January 1692, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA to Ephraim THAYER
1705 Death of ChildHannah BASS died 24 October 1705, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
John was 75 years old.
Death — 171612 September 1716
Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 86.
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Hancock Cemetery Quincy Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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Last updated: 10/5/2017 10:35:12 AM
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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