"Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a mid-20th century biography preserving the story of Colonel Sion S. Bass, a courageous Union officer and pillar of the Fort Wayne community, detailing his life from his Kentucky upbringing to his impactful presence in Fort Wayne, where he thrived before answering the call to serve in the Civil War; it follows his command of the Thirtieth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, the hardships they endured together, and his heartbreaking death following injuries sustained at the Battle of Shiloh, revealing Bass's personality, his dedication to service, and the lasting effect of his sacrifice on his loved ones and the city that mourned him through personal letters, military documents, and memories from those who knew him.
Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862
By Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
A brave Civil War colonel's life of service and sacrifice is remembered through letters and historical accounts, revealing his impact on his community, before his tragic demise on the battlefield.
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About the AuthorThe Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100 m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100 m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.
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