About Robert Wilton Bass
Lived 1921 – 1998 (aged 76). Robert Wilton Bass was an American politician.
Robert Wilton Bass (September 16, 1921 – June 28, 1998) was a politician from Texas, United States, who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961-1969.
Life Bass was born on September 16, 1921, the youngest of 6 siblings. His parents were Allie Bass and Stella Smith. Bass married Joann Sheppard and they had two children: Portia Coye Bass (1940-2008) and Penny Bass (1946-2006). He died aged 76, and was buried at Texas State Cemetery.
Politics
He was elected in the 1960 election, and served from January 10, 1961. He also won the 1962, 1964, and 1966 elections, serving until January 14, 1969.
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Who was Robert Wilton Bass?
American politician (1921-1998)
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Robert Wilton Bass was born on 16 September 1921.
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Robert Wilton Bass died on 28 June 1998.
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Robert Wilton Bass was a politician.
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Robert Wilton Bass was American.
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