Bass, Edward, 1726-1803

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Birth 1726-11-23
Death 1803-09-10

Biographical notes:

First Episcopal Bishop of Massachusetts.

From the description of Edward Bass papers, 1759-1835. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 654373132

Edward Bass was Episcopal Bishop of Massachusetts, 1797-1803.

From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886194

Born in Dorchester.

Graduated from Harvard 1747.

Ordained to Episcopalian priesthood 1752.

Rector of St. Paul's Church, Newburyport.

First Bishop of Mass. 1797.

From the description of Sermons, [Newburyport], ca. 1765-1792. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 10498085

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Subjects:

  • Bishop
  • Episcopal Church
  • Episcopalians
  • Sermons, American

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Places:

  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)

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