William Thomas Bass 1882–1939
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Bass in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Bass 1882–1939
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Thomas Bass began in 1882 in Stella, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, William Thomas Bass resided in Civil District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, William Thomas Bass resided in District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA. William Thomas Bass married ellie may beasley, and had children including clara e bass, clyde bass, eugene bass, herman o bass, james a bass, mary lee bass, robert o bass. William Thomas Bass passed away in 1939 in Goodspring, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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3Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bass
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Bass (1882–1939) was born in Stella, Giles, Tennessee, USA and died in Goodspring, Giles, Tennessee, USA. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
William Bass's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record