Samuel Bason
American politician (1894–1986)
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Samuel Murphey Bason (December 3, 1894 – January 15, 1986) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 15th district of the North Carolina Senate.[2]
December 3, 1894
Samuel Bason | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 1947–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Murphey Bason December 3, 1894 |
| Died | January 15, 1986 (aged 91) Danville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Hatchette[1] |
| Children | 1[1] |
| Relatives | Russell B. Long (son-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Bason was born in Swepsonville, North Carolina,[1] the son of Flora Murphey and William Henry Bason. He attended Burlington High School, Oak Ridge Military Academy and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[1] He served in the United States Army during World War I.[1]
In 1947, he won the election for the 15th district of the North Carolina Senate, and served for the 15th district until 1959.[2] He worked as a banker[3] in Yanceyville, North Carolina and was an elder of the Yanceyville Presbyterian Church.[1]
Bason died in January 1986 at the Roman Eagle Memorial Home in Danville, Virginia, at the age of 91. He was buried in the Yanceyville Presbyterian Church cemetery.[1]
