Theophilus Bass [Parents] was born on 2 FEB 1811 in Columbia, Murray Co., Tennessee, USA. He died on 11 MAR 1849 in Jefferson City, Missouri, USA. He married Mildred C. Shannon on 5 NOV 1840 in Forsyth, Missouri.
Theophilus Bass, was the first County-Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Taney County (now part of Stone County, Missouri), being appointed in 1837 by Governor Lilburn W. Boggs. Coming from a family with means, he was highly educated for one of that period, and was very industrious and had taken up the work of surverying. It was while surveying the "base line" with Nathaniel Boone (son of Daniel Boone) that he met, wooed and won Mildred Shannon, daughter of John David Shannon, of White River Township.
Theophilus Bass entered his land on White River (Missouri), just a little way from Forsyth, on August 23, 1845), comprising about 132 acres of Government land for which he paid $1,25 an acre, but turned in Government vouchers for surveyer s services as payment. It was on both sides of the river and part of it became known and still is rememered as the Casey homestead (not related Caseys!). The land was sold to Levi Casey in April of 1848, for $1500 the year before Theophilus Bass died. Ill health may have been a factor in his selling this land for he was not quite forty years old.
Theophilus owned NW 1/4 on the West and the NE 1/4 on the East side of the White River, giving him a shore line of 1 3/4 miles on the west and 3/4 miles on the east side of the river, and which comprised the new Shepherd of the Hills Estates.
He lived on the south side of White River and held court at the mouth of Bull Creek. He was the sixth representative from Taney County to the 15th Gen. Assembly from Taney County, at Jefferson City, in 1848-49., and died while in office March 11th 1849. He was buried at Jefferson City, by Special Act of the Legislature and a tablet was erected to his memory.
The following is taken from the proceedings of the Session of 1848-49: "An Act to pay funeral expenses of Hon. Theopolis Bass" Introduced and passed in the Senate march 12, 1849. Mr Mares introduced a Resolution in reference to the death of Theo. Bass, which were read, rules suspended and adopted. Mr. Hicks, introduced a Resolution autorizing George P. Bass (brother) to draw the pay which is due Theo. Bass, late member of Taney County, deceased. Adopted (House). House adopted an Act to pay funeral expenses. Senate adopted following Resolutions relating to the death of Theopolis Bass, and have also adopted House resolutions on the same subject. The House concurred in the Resolitions from the Senate in reference to the death of T.B.
The inscription on the tablet in the Cemetery reads: "Sacred to the memory of Theopolis Bass, late Representative from Taney County, Missouri, who was born in Columbia, Murray County, Tennesse, on the 2nd of February 1811, and died on the 11th of March 1949. Erected by an Act of the General Assembly".
The Missouri Statesman, published at Columbia, Missouri, says on March 16th, 1849: "Mr. Theopolis Bass, a member of the Legislature from Taney County, and who has been seriously ill during most of the Session, died on Saturday night last. Mr. Bass, was a son of Mr. Lawrence Bass of this County."
In reading the preceedings of the latter part of this Session, Theopolis Bass, was absent for many days, unable to answer the roll call, but was reported from day to day as being sick and unable to atend the Sessions. At that day and age, distances were great, roads were bad, travel wa light, and news was carried slowly and largely from "mouth to mouth". Mrs. Bass, (or as she was known later, Grandma Nelson,) did not know anything of her husband s death, until weeks later a horseman came riding to her doorway, leading another horse, and announced the death of Theopolis. The riderless hors was the one Theo. rode away to Jefferson City on, with saddle, saddle bags, clothing and gun etc.
Mildred C. Shannon [Parents] was born on 17 NOV 1823 in White River Township. She died on 17 JUL 1906 in USA. She married Theophilus Bass on 5 NOV 1840 in Forsyth, Missouri.
Other marriages:Nelson, Samuel D.
A letter to Mrs. Mildred C. Bass, Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri.
Jefferson City, Jan. 3, 1849.
My Dear, I have with pleasure taken my pen in hand to inform you that I have missed the chills for several days hoping that I am now entirely clear and remain so. I was taken with the chill on Friday after I left home and had them several days though the weather was so cold, sleeting and snowing on us all the way from Hancock s here. I looked for noting else. I have not been up to Father s yet. I expect to go up on Saturday nect. Brother Eli, was here last week. Our relations are well. Father strained his ankle and has been laid up with it for several weeks. James Harris, married Sabru Jackson, shortly after he returned from the south. I have an excellent place to board. There are seven of us together, Hancock, Neveas, Hicks, Cole, Hawkins, Sanders and myself, all good moral men. (Hancock was a Senator from the 21st District; the rest of the men were representatives, Neaves from Greene County, Hicks from Ozark County, Cole from Morgan County, Hawkins from Camden County and Sanders from Chariton County). All of the members are complaining of colds and several are pretty sick. It is said that the cholera is in St. Louis and some of the members are very uneasy for fear it will get here and if it does, we will adjourn forthwith and go home. I am unable to say when the Legislature will adjourn, but I do think it will not be a long session. I am anxious to see you and the children. It would give me more pleasure to be with you and the children than all the luxury and splender here which I am surrounded. You will please wirte to me as it will be more pleasure to see a line from your hands than all the news I could receive from any other. You can write me and seal your leter and have it backed by some person to me. My dear, do not fail to wirte to me often, and I will do the same with you. Kiss the children for me, especially sweet little John and give all the news of the neighborhood. Do the best you can. My dear, I remain Your affectionate Husband, Theo. Bass
-------------------------------------------------------- Ozark County, Missouri, March 20th A.D. 1849.
Mrs. Bass, I inclose to you a few lines on my return home from Jefferson City which will inform you of the death of your husband. I can say to you that I was eye witness to all his sickness. We both roomed and bedded together until he got to low to be troubled. I waited on him through all his sickness which was 52 days with countinued feavour. His two brothers, George and Edward Bass, Pilee Dunkns wife and Wade Jackson was there nearly through all his sickness. He died on the 11th March the day before the Legislature broke. I got an Act past the day we adjourned appropriating two hundred dollars to pay his funeral ecpenses and to erect a tomb over hus grave. I also interduced a resolution and got it pst authorizing George P. Bass to draw his pay as a member from thre treasur which was $282.00. He is to settle off his bill both for Boarding and Doctor fees and account you for the remained. His beast was at his brothers and I think George Bass was to take charge of his clothing and return all to you as soon as he could conveanently. If you wish any further information you will please write to me. Your Friend and well wisher in hast, Robert Hicks
They had the following children:
F i Mary Catherine Bass M ii James Theophilus Bass was born on 27 AUG 1844 in USA. He died in Killed At Wilder Creek.
Special body guard of Gen. Price.
Killed in action at Wilson Creek.F iii Nancy Elizabeth Bass M iv John Shannon Bass
John David Shannon [Parents] was born on 16 APR 1798 in Williamson Co, Tennessee. He died on 12 APR 1862 in White River Township. He was buried in Parsons Family Cemetery, Old Oto, Stone Co. MO. He married Mary Polly Goode on 25 SEP 1817 in Williamson Co., TN.
Washington, May, 1860
Letter to John D. Shannon from Washington National Monument Office:
Sir, Agreeable to instructions, I have to request that you will act as Collector for the Society during the taking of the census in your district. Should you feel disposed to undertake the duty, and it be with the consent of the Marshal in your ditrict, a commission of fifteen per cent. will be allowed you out of the gross amount of your colections. You will also deduct the cost, from said collections, of a book necessary for the purpose, and make your returns and pay te nett amount collected to the Marshal of your district, who will account for and remit the same to the Society. The enclosed instructions are sent for your guidance. Very respectfully, your obediant servant, John Carrol Brent, Secretary.
Mary Polly Goode [Parents] was born on 26 DEC 1797 in Stokes Co., NC. She died on 3 MAR 1891 in Stone Co., MO. She was buried in Parsons Family Cemetery, Old Oto. She married John David Shannon on 25 SEP 1817 in Williamson Co., TN.
Children: James H. (1818), David C. (1820), Thomas M. (1823), Mildred C., Rufus B. (1828), Leonidas A. (1833), Leona E. (1836) m. John II Cox, Cordella Orleana (1840) m. William Burchfield Cox.
They had the following children:
F i Mildred C. Shannon
David Shannon [Parents] was born in 1756 in Montgomery Co, VA. He died in 1823 in Jackson Co., TN. He married Jane McKnight.
Children: Finis, Jane Reid, James, Elizabeth, Mary, David Mc Knight, Samuel H., John D, Nancy, Thomas.
Jane McKnight was born in 1759 in NC, USA. She died about 1820 in Franklin, TN.. She married David Shannon.
Father: Robert Mc Knight (1732 - 1818)
They had the following children:
M i John David Shannon
Charles B. Goode [Parents] was born in 1774 in Surry Co., NC. He died before 2 MAY 1835 in Rogersville, Lauderdale Co., AL. He married Elizabeth Halbert on 29 DEC 1796 in Stokes County, NC.
Elizabeth Halbert [Parents] was born about 1776 in Surry Co., NC, USA. She died about 1830 in Lauderdale Co., AL, USA. She married Charles B. Goode on 29 DEC 1796 in Stokes County, NC.
They had the following children:
F i Mary Polly Goode
Major James Marion Madison Moore was born on 13 MAY 1811 in Tennessee. He died on 5 MAR 1873 in Marionville, Missouri. He married Martha Ellen Anderson on 7 DEC 1869 in Stone Co, MO, USA.
Other marriages:Patton, Rachel
The town of Marionville, Missouri is named after major James Marion Madison Moore.
Martha Ellen Anderson [Parents] was born in 1820 in Pendelton, South Carolina. She died on 15 FEB 1899 in Galena, Stone Co., MO, USA. She married Major James Marion Madison Moore on 7 DEC 1869 in Stone Co, MO, USA.
Other marriages:Massey, James H.
Gentry, Allen
Allen Gentry was born on 12 JUN 1814 in Tennessee. He died in USA. He married Martha Ellen Anderson on 13 MAY 1885 in Stone Co, MO, USA.
Other marriages:Anderson, Sarah Jane
Second marriage to Sarah's widowed sister, Martha Ellen Anderson Moore in 1885, third marriage: Nancy Martin 5 Mar 1899.
Martha Ellen Anderson [Parents] was born in 1820 in Pendelton, South Carolina. She died on 15 FEB 1899 in Galena, Stone Co., MO, USA. She married Allen Gentry on 13 MAY 1885 in Stone Co, MO, USA.
Other marriages:Massey, James H.
Moore, James Marion Madison
Samuel Anderson was born in 1794 in White, Tennesee. He died in 1873 in Greene Co, MO, USA. He married Mary McKenzie in 1818.
Parents: Nobil Anderson and wife Elizabeth.
Mary McKenzie was born in 1802 in White, Tennesee. She died in 1863 in Douglas, Missouri. She married Samuel Anderson in 1818.
They had the following children:
F i Martha Ellen Anderson F ii Elizabeth Anderson was born on 20 MAR 1829 in White, Tennesee. She died on 10 MAY 1875 in Douglas, Missouri. F iii Sarah Jane Anderson F iv Anna Anderson was born in 1828 in White, Tennesee. She died in USA. F v Helen Anderson was born in 1830 in USA. She died in USA. F vi Dorcas Anderson F vii Eliza W. Anderson was born in 1837 in Greene Co, MO, USA. She died in USA.
Richard Massey [Parents] was born on 15 SEP 1857 in Campell Twp, Greene Co., Missouri, USA. He died on 22 OCT 1942 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. He married Hannah Prier on 14 APR 1874 in Stone Co, MO, USA.
Other marriages:Prier, Mary Jane
Carpenter work, railroad grade contracting, general contracting.
Successful in his line of work and has handled some large jobs, among which was the Valley water falls, the Grant Street subway, did the work for the filtering plant at the pump station for the Springfield water works, and he built te first peice of special read that was ever seen in Greene County.
Owned a commodious home on South Campbell street, surrounded by a lot containing five acres.
Married twice to sisters Hannah and Mary J. Prier. 13 children.
Hannah Prier [Parents] was born on 16 AUG 1853 in Henry County, Iowa, USA. She died on 24 OCT 1890 in Stone County, Missouri, USA. The cause of death was Childbirth. She was buried in Galena Cemetery, Stone County. She married Richard Massey on 14 APR 1874 in Stone Co, MO, USA.
They had the following children:
Richard Massey [Parents] was born on 15 SEP 1857 in Campell Twp, Greene Co., Missouri, USA. He died on 22 OCT 1942 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. He married Mary Jane Prier about 1882 in Stone County, Missouri, USA.
Other marriages:Prier, Hannah
Carpenter work, railroad grade contracting, general contracting.
Successful in his line of work and has handled some large jobs, among which was the Valley water falls, the Grant Street subway, did the work for the filtering plant at the pump station for the Springfield water works, and he built te first peice of special read that was ever seen in Greene County.
Owned a commodious home on South Campbell street, surrounded by a lot containing five acres.
Married twice to sisters Hannah and Mary J. Prier. 13 children.
Mary Jane Prier [Parents] was born on 9 JUL 1865 in Henry County, Iowa. She died in Greene County, Missouri. She was buried in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Richard Massey about 1882 in Stone County, Missouri, USA.
In the 1880 census of New London, Henry County, Iowa, page 357B
They had the following children:
Marzavin V. Massey [Parents] was born on 1 JAN 1843 in Campell Twp, Greene Co., Missouri, USA. He died on 31 AUG 1907 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. He married Theresa Rathbone on 16 MAY 1867 in Springfield, Missouri, USA.
Theresa Rathbone.Theresa married Marzavin V. Massey on 16 MAY 1867 in Springfield, Missouri, USA.
They had the following children:
F i Elva Massey F ii Aimy Massey F iii Eva Massey M iv Benny Massey died in Before He Was 20 Years Old. F v Willie Massey F vi Nellie Massey