Samuel Bass (1660–1751) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 21 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Bass 1660–1751

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 21 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1660 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 20 Feb 1751 · East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Bass

Mother Ruth Alden

Siblings Hannah Bass, John Bass, Joseph Bass, Phillip Bass, Ruth Bass, Sarah Alden Bass

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Bass

Ruth Alden

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1660, Samuel Bass entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to john bass and ruth alden. Samuel Bass passed away in 1751 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records
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Life Timeline

1660

Birth of Samuel Bass in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1751

Death of Samuel Bass in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Bass

This ancestor line traces from Richards Castle, Shropshire, England (1000) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1660) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Bass (1660–1751) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 21 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 21 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.