ï In fact, the Bass family - already headed by Lydia - had been within earshot of the Battle of Bennington (1777), living in Hoosick Township, New York. This story has been passed down for generations: Hannah was just a babe "in cradle" when the sound of the cannon evoked a cry of "delight!" But as the roar grew louder, Lydia rushed the three children into the cellar, and just in time! - for stray bullets were striking the house.
ï Lydia rushed the children into the cellar, for by now stray bullets were beginning to strike the house. They were on the edge of the Battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777. Some historians call it the turning point of the war.
ï John Mosher, 11 Nov. 1789. ...That he married his wife at Mapletown while he lived at Van Arnum's, that he has one child by his wife which was born at the widow Bass' in this town...
ï The pioneer mother, Lydia, was an expert weaver and brought her loom and flax spinning wheel, called a "Jenny" with her.
ï On 9th inst., Mrs. Lydia Bass, widow, in the 81st year of her age, mother of John Bass, of Augusta. |