Obituary of Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves (born July 1, 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas) was a military personnel who was noted as the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. His career was in Arkansas and the Oklahoma Territory. Bass died on January 12, 1910 and his death was because of kidney failure caused by nephritis. He died at age 71.

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Bass Reeves Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Reeves, Bass
Common Name: Bass Reeves
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Crawford County, Arkansas, United States
Birth Date: July 01, 1838
Age: 71 (at death)
Occupation: Military Personnel

Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: James Stewart

Bass's Family Tree

Birth Name: Bass Reeves
Father:
Mother: Parilee Washington Stewart (1821-1915)
Spouse/Partner:

Nellie Jennie (married 1864-divorced 1896)
Winnie Sumter (married 1900-1910, his death)

Son(s):

Newland Reeves (1873-?)
Benjamin Reeves
Homer Reeves (1882-1903)
George Reeves
Edgar Reeves (1876-?)
Bass Reeves Jr. (1887-1901)
Robert Reeves

Daughter(s):

Alice Reeves
Sally Reeves (1864-?)
Harriet Reeves
Lula Reeves (1881-1899)

Death Notice:

Date: January 12 1910 at age 71
Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
Cause of Death: Kidney failure (caused by nephritis)

Category Tags:

Military Personnel American Born on July 1st Born in 1838 Born in Arkansas Died in 1910 Died at age 71 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Bass Reeves lived a remarkable life full of bravery, dedication, and justice, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of African Americans even after his passing. (V)"

"Bass Reeves had a distinguished professional life as the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal, often referred to as "the Lone Ranger of the Wild West," and unfortunately died in unknown circumstances. (V)"

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