Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862

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Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862

by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County

EN·~19 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
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COLONEL SION S. BASS 1827-1862

0:52
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FOREWORD

18:48
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Transcriber’s Notes

0:15

Description

This compact biography brings back into focus a once‑familiar name in Fort Wayne—a native son whose bravery on the battlefield has faded from everyday conversation. Drawing on family recollections, period newspapers, and diligent research by local historians, the pamphlet offers a clear snapshot of a life lived at a pivotal moment in American history. It serves both as a tribute and as a resource for anyone curious about the town’s Civil War legacy.

Born on a Kentucky farm in 1827, Sion S. Bass grew up among siblings, helping with the chores and dreaming of riverboats on the Ohio and Tennessee. After studying commerce in Cincinnati, he heeded his mother’s advice and relocated to Fort Wayne, where he quickly entered the burgeoning fur‑trade and later co‑founded an iron‑works venture tied to the expanding railroad network. Marrying Eliza Bayles, he raised two daughters while remaining an active member of the Episcopal community.

When the nation fractured in 1861, Bass answered the call, leaving his prosperous business life to join the Union forces. The narrative follows his transition from a respected merchant to a determined officer, highlighting his early training and the camaraderie of fellow volunteers. Listeners will gain a vivid sense of the personal convictions that propelled him into service, setting the stage for the larger story of his wartime contributions.

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en

Duration

~19 minutes (19K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2021-07-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County

A longtime Indiana public library, this institution became known for preserving and publishing local history as well as serving generations of readers in Fort Wayne and Allen County. Its name appears on a wide range of regional history titles, especially works tied to northeastern Indiana and family research.

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