The Miller County Autogram, January 24, 1929
Funeral services for Mrs. J.C. Bassman, whose death was reported in last week's paper, were conducted at the Tuscumbia Christian Church Friday afternoon by Rev. A.L. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church.
Lucy Evelyn Birdsong, daughter of William and Mary Ann Stapp Birdsong, was born November 15, 1858 near Tuscumbia. She was truly the daughter of pioneers, for her father, who was born in Tennessee in 1828, came to Miller County with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Birdsong, many years before Miller County was organized, which was in the year 1837. Her parents resided on the farm near Tuscumbia now owned by J. B. Harrison, for many years, even as far back as the Civil War. Her mother was born in Howard County, her family being prominent in that county before the Civil War.
She was united in marriage April 1, 1879 to John G. Bassman, and to this union seven children were born, five of whom are living, they being Mrs. C.W. (Lena) Holtzman of Chicago, Mrs. L. A. (Ercell) Wright of Tuscumbia, Mrs. J.F. (Eva) Wright of Tuscumbia, J.L. Bassman of Kansas City, and Mrs. Henry E. (Phreda) Lang of Kansas City. One son—Fritz, died in infancy and another son—William D. Bassman, died October 14, 1928.
In addition to the children, she is survived by one brother—William F. Birdsong of Etterville, and two sisters—Mrs. E.L. (Lizzie) James of Verden, Okla., and Mrs. A.B. (Theresa) Breen of Wellsville, Mo. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, they being Casper, Basil, Ruth, Mabel, Edith, Willzene, Erma Glen and Geraldine Bassman, Dorothy, Doris, Gerald, Lloyd, Lucille, Frank Newell and Dorrell Wright, Herbert and Harold Bassman and Benard Lang.
She was preceded in death by two sisters—Mrs. Mattie WEitz and Mrs. Nancy Morris, also two brothers—Cyrus, who died when about four years of age, and Charlie, who died while a young man.
The family resided for many years on a farm on the Big Saline Creek, then they moved to Tuscumbia in 1900. They lived here until 1919 when they moved to Kansas City where they resided until recently with their daughter, Mrs. Lang.
Eight years ago Mrs. Bassman suffered a fractured hip when she slipped and fell while at work in the home. She was in the hospital at Kansas City several months, and was never able to walk without the use of crutches after she left the hospital. Last summer she became very feeble, and she and her husband came out to Tuscumbia last July to live with their daughters here. Her condition became gradually worse from day to day.
She united with the Tuscumbia Christian Church in the year 1879 during a meeting held here by Eld. Dorsey, and she retained her membership here until death.
Mrs. Bassman was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind and sympathizing neighbor, and many relatives and friends expressed esteem for her by contributing abundant and beautiful floral offerings. She was devoted to her family and all followed in her footsteps and teaching by uniting with the church early in life.
An invalid walking on crutches for six long years, yet she was cheerful and was always happy to see her old friends and neighbors. But the strain finally became too great, and a weary soul gave up life's battle to go to a better world to meet loved ones gone on before. We sorrow for mother, shoes tender care and words of advice have helped us onward o'er life's way, and when the Brighter Day shall come, may we all meet her Over There.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. C.W. Holtzman of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Bassman, Mrs. And Mrs. H.E. Lang and son Benard of Kansas City, Basil Bassman of Union, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bassman, Mrs. Helen Bassman Schwartz, Mrs. Oscar Bassman, Mrs. J.E. Fricke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nash, Mrs. Lee Hemmel, Miss Dora Bassman, Will Bassman, Toney Weitz, all of Jefferson City; Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Birdsong and daughter, Miss Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Priest Etter and sons Carson and William of Etterville; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Breen and daughter Miss Ruth of Wellsville; and R.L. Brown of Eldon.
Funeral services for Mrs. J.C. Bassman, whose death was reported in last week's paper, were conducted at the Tuscumbia Christian Church Friday afternoon by Rev. A.L. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church.
Lucy Evelyn Birdsong, daughter of William and Mary Ann Stapp Birdsong, was born November 15, 1858 near Tuscumbia. She was truly the daughter of pioneers, for her father, who was born in Tennessee in 1828, came to Miller County with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Birdsong, many years before Miller County was organized, which was in the year 1837. Her parents resided on the farm near Tuscumbia now owned by J. B. Harrison, for many years, even as far back as the Civil War. Her mother was born in Howard County, her family being prominent in that county before the Civil War.
She was united in marriage April 1, 1879 to John G. Bassman, and to this union seven children were born, five of whom are living, they being Mrs. C.W. (Lena) Holtzman of Chicago, Mrs. L. A. (Ercell) Wright of Tuscumbia, Mrs. J.F. (Eva) Wright of Tuscumbia, J.L. Bassman of Kansas City, and Mrs. Henry E. (Phreda) Lang of Kansas City. One son—Fritz, died in infancy and another son—William D. Bassman, died October 14, 1928.
In addition to the children, she is survived by one brother—William F. Birdsong of Etterville, and two sisters—Mrs. E.L. (Lizzie) James of Verden, Okla., and Mrs. A.B. (Theresa) Breen of Wellsville, Mo. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, they being Casper, Basil, Ruth, Mabel, Edith, Willzene, Erma Glen and Geraldine Bassman, Dorothy, Doris, Gerald, Lloyd, Lucille, Frank Newell and Dorrell Wright, Herbert and Harold Bassman and Benard Lang.
She was preceded in death by two sisters—Mrs. Mattie WEitz and Mrs. Nancy Morris, also two brothers—Cyrus, who died when about four years of age, and Charlie, who died while a young man.
The family resided for many years on a farm on the Big Saline Creek, then they moved to Tuscumbia in 1900. They lived here until 1919 when they moved to Kansas City where they resided until recently with their daughter, Mrs. Lang.
Eight years ago Mrs. Bassman suffered a fractured hip when she slipped and fell while at work in the home. She was in the hospital at Kansas City several months, and was never able to walk without the use of crutches after she left the hospital. Last summer she became very feeble, and she and her husband came out to Tuscumbia last July to live with their daughters here. Her condition became gradually worse from day to day.
She united with the Tuscumbia Christian Church in the year 1879 during a meeting held here by Eld. Dorsey, and she retained her membership here until death.
Mrs. Bassman was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind and sympathizing neighbor, and many relatives and friends expressed esteem for her by contributing abundant and beautiful floral offerings. She was devoted to her family and all followed in her footsteps and teaching by uniting with the church early in life.
An invalid walking on crutches for six long years, yet she was cheerful and was always happy to see her old friends and neighbors. But the strain finally became too great, and a weary soul gave up life's battle to go to a better world to meet loved ones gone on before. We sorrow for mother, shoes tender care and words of advice have helped us onward o'er life's way, and when the Brighter Day shall come, may we all meet her Over There.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. C.W. Holtzman of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Bassman, Mrs. And Mrs. H.E. Lang and son Benard of Kansas City, Basil Bassman of Union, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bassman, Mrs. Helen Bassman Schwartz, Mrs. Oscar Bassman, Mrs. J.E. Fricke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nash, Mrs. Lee Hemmel, Miss Dora Bassman, Will Bassman, Toney Weitz, all of Jefferson City; Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Birdsong and daughter, Miss Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Priest Etter and sons Carson and William of Etterville; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Breen and daughter Miss Ruth of Wellsville; and R.L. Brown of Eldon.
The Miller County Autogram, January 24, 1929
Funeral services for Mrs. J.C. Bassman, whose death was reported in last week's paper, were conducted at the Tuscumbia Christian Church Friday afternoon by Rev. A.L. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church.
Lucy Evelyn Birdsong, daughter of William and Mary Ann Stapp Birdsong, was born November 15, 1858 near Tuscumbia. She was truly the daughter of pioneers, for her father, who was born in Tennessee in 1828, came to Miller County with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Birdsong, many years before Miller County was organized, which was in the year 1837. Her parents resided on the farm near Tuscumbia now owned by J. B. Harrison, for many years, even as far back as the Civil War. Her mother was born in Howard County, her family being prominent in that county before the Civil War.
She was united in marriage April 1, 1879 to John G. Bassman, and to this union seven children were born, five of whom are living, they being Mrs. C.W. (Lena) Holtzman of Chicago, Mrs. L. A. (Ercell) Wright of Tuscumbia, Mrs. J.F. (Eva) Wright of Tuscumbia, J.L. Bassman of Kansas City, and Mrs. Henry E. (Phreda) Lang of Kansas City. One son—Fritz, died in infancy and another son—William D. Bassman, died October 14, 1928.
In addition to the children, she is survived by one brother—William F. Birdsong of Etterville, and two sisters—Mrs. E.L. (Lizzie) James of Verden, Okla., and Mrs. A.B. (Theresa) Breen of Wellsville, Mo. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, they being Casper, Basil, Ruth, Mabel, Edith, Willzene, Erma Glen and Geraldine Bassman, Dorothy, Doris, Gerald, Lloyd, Lucille, Frank Newell and Dorrell Wright, Herbert and Harold Bassman and Benard Lang.
She was preceded in death by two sisters—Mrs. Mattie WEitz and Mrs. Nancy Morris, also two brothers—Cyrus, who died when about four years of age, and Charlie, who died while a young man.
The family resided for many years on a farm on the Big Saline Creek, then they moved to Tuscumbia in 1900. They lived here until 1919 when they moved to Kansas City where they resided until recently with their daughter, Mrs. Lang.
Eight years ago Mrs. Bassman suffered a fractured hip when she slipped and fell while at work in the home. She was in the hospital at Kansas City several months, and was never able to walk without the use of crutches after she left the hospital. Last summer she became very feeble, and she and her husband came out to Tuscumbia last July to live with their daughters here. Her condition became gradually worse from day to day.
She united with the Tuscumbia Christian Church in the year 1879 during a meeting held here by Eld. Dorsey, and she retained her membership here until death.
Mrs. Bassman was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind and sympathizing neighbor, and many relatives and friends expressed esteem for her by contributing abundant and beautiful floral offerings. She was devoted to her family and all followed in her footsteps and teaching by uniting with the church early in life.
An invalid walking on crutches for six long years, yet she was cheerful and was always happy to see her old friends and neighbors. But the strain finally became too great, and a weary soul gave up life's battle to go to a better world to meet loved ones gone on before. We sorrow for mother, shoes tender care and words of advice have helped us onward o'er life's way, and when the Brighter Day shall come, may we all meet her Over There.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. C.W. Holtzman of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Bassman, Mrs. And Mrs. H.E. Lang and son Benard of Kansas City, Basil Bassman of Union, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bassman, Mrs. Helen Bassman Schwartz, Mrs. Oscar Bassman, Mrs. J.E. Fricke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nash, Mrs. Lee Hemmel, Miss Dora Bassman, Will Bassman, Toney Weitz, all of Jefferson City; Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Birdsong and daughter, Miss Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Priest Etter and sons Carson and William of Etterville; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Breen and daughter Miss Ruth of Wellsville; and R.L. Brown of Eldon.
Funeral services for Mrs. J.C. Bassman, whose death was reported in last week's paper, were conducted at the Tuscumbia Christian Church Friday afternoon by Rev. A.L. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church.
Lucy Evelyn Birdsong, daughter of William and Mary Ann Stapp Birdsong, was born November 15, 1858 near Tuscumbia. She was truly the daughter of pioneers, for her father, who was born in Tennessee in 1828, came to Miller County with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Birdsong, many years before Miller County was organized, which was in the year 1837. Her parents resided on the farm near Tuscumbia now owned by J. B. Harrison, for many years, even as far back as the Civil War. Her mother was born in Howard County, her family being prominent in that county before the Civil War.
She was united in marriage April 1, 1879 to John G. Bassman, and to this union seven children were born, five of whom are living, they being Mrs. C.W. (Lena) Holtzman of Chicago, Mrs. L. A. (Ercell) Wright of Tuscumbia, Mrs. J.F. (Eva) Wright of Tuscumbia, J.L. Bassman of Kansas City, and Mrs. Henry E. (Phreda) Lang of Kansas City. One son—Fritz, died in infancy and another son—William D. Bassman, died October 14, 1928.
In addition to the children, she is survived by one brother—William F. Birdsong of Etterville, and two sisters—Mrs. E.L. (Lizzie) James of Verden, Okla., and Mrs. A.B. (Theresa) Breen of Wellsville, Mo. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, they being Casper, Basil, Ruth, Mabel, Edith, Willzene, Erma Glen and Geraldine Bassman, Dorothy, Doris, Gerald, Lloyd, Lucille, Frank Newell and Dorrell Wright, Herbert and Harold Bassman and Benard Lang.
She was preceded in death by two sisters—Mrs. Mattie WEitz and Mrs. Nancy Morris, also two brothers—Cyrus, who died when about four years of age, and Charlie, who died while a young man.
The family resided for many years on a farm on the Big Saline Creek, then they moved to Tuscumbia in 1900. They lived here until 1919 when they moved to Kansas City where they resided until recently with their daughter, Mrs. Lang.
Eight years ago Mrs. Bassman suffered a fractured hip when she slipped and fell while at work in the home. She was in the hospital at Kansas City several months, and was never able to walk without the use of crutches after she left the hospital. Last summer she became very feeble, and she and her husband came out to Tuscumbia last July to live with their daughters here. Her condition became gradually worse from day to day.
She united with the Tuscumbia Christian Church in the year 1879 during a meeting held here by Eld. Dorsey, and she retained her membership here until death.
Mrs. Bassman was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind and sympathizing neighbor, and many relatives and friends expressed esteem for her by contributing abundant and beautiful floral offerings. She was devoted to her family and all followed in her footsteps and teaching by uniting with the church early in life.
An invalid walking on crutches for six long years, yet she was cheerful and was always happy to see her old friends and neighbors. But the strain finally became too great, and a weary soul gave up life's battle to go to a better world to meet loved ones gone on before. We sorrow for mother, shoes tender care and words of advice have helped us onward o'er life's way, and when the Brighter Day shall come, may we all meet her Over There.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. C.W. Holtzman of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Bassman, Mrs. And Mrs. H.E. Lang and son Benard of Kansas City, Basil Bassman of Union, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bassman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bassman, Mrs. Helen Bassman Schwartz, Mrs. Oscar Bassman, Mrs. J.E. Fricke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nash, Mrs. Lee Hemmel, Miss Dora Bassman, Will Bassman, Toney Weitz, all of Jefferson City; Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Birdsong and daughter, Miss Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Priest Etter and sons Carson and William of Etterville; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Breen and daughter Miss Ruth of Wellsville; and R.L. Brown of Eldon.
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