Person:John Gass (8)

Research notes

• John Gass is sometimes said to have been born in Castle's Woods Virginia, in 1765. If his year of birth, and parents, are correct, this would not be possible. Southwest Virginia was not open to settlement until 1769, and his father David, is believed to have been in Albemarle County until after this date.

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1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Perrin, William Henry, ed. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky. (Chicago, IL, USA: O. L. Baskin, 1882)
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   ... John Gass was born in the year 1765, and was with his father [David] in the fort [Boonesboro]. He grew to manhood, and turned his attention to farming pursuits, and became prominently identified with the interests of Madison County, and served as Sheriff. He removed to Bourbon County in 1793, locating on the Stoner, upon lands now owned by Geo. M. Bedford, and engaged in farming pursuits, and remained here until his death, which took place Dec. 24, 1855. He was a man that was esteemed for his virtues, and was a respected member of the community, a member of the Presbyterian Church and an Elder in the same. ...