Mary Ann Walthal Bass was the daughter of Elum Bass (1790 Chesterfield Co., VA. - 22 Feb 1847 Halifax Co., VA.) and wife Mary Elizabeth Oliver (1795 Halifax Co., VA. - 18 Feb 1869 Halifax Co., VA.), born 30 Oct 1819 in Halifax Co., VA. She married John A Holloway (11 Dec 1809 NC. - 5 Jan 1846 in Fayette Co., TX.) on Wednesday, December 13, 1837 in VA. From this union came four known children:
- James J Holloway (13 Dec 1837 VA - 20 Jul 1913 McLennan Co., TX.
- Mary Frances Holloway DUNN(13 Jan 1840 VA - 7 Jul 1890)
- John Beard Holloway (20 Jul 1842 Person Co., NC - 15 Jul 1925 Waelder, Gonzales Co., TX.
- Richard Edwin Holloway (20 May 1844 - unknown)
After John died in 1846, Mary then married Phillip James Shaver (17 Jun 1814 Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC. - 5 Apr 1875 Fayette Co., TX.) on Thursday, December 2, 1847 in Rutersville, Fayette Co., TX. From this union came 8 known children:
All Linked Below Except:
- Emma Lou "Emilie" Shaver (30 Nov 1853-22 Dec 1937)
- Anna Shaver (Jul 1859 - Before 1870 in Fayette Co., TX.

The 1910 Census states 7 of 16 children or alive.
∼Born Oct 3, 1819 to John and Mary Bass in Nottaway Co., Va

Mary Ann Bass was married to John A Holloway 2/22/1837, They came to Texas 1845, landing at Galveston March 4, 1845.

HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY - Grandma Shaver Celebrated with Large Gathering of Relatives, Weimar, Tx Oct 4- Mrs Mary A Shaver, better known all over the county as "Grandma Shaver," celebrated her 95th birthday Oct. 3, 1909. The occasion was the gathering together of her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Mrs. Shaver was born in Halifax County, Virginia, Oct 3, 1819. She was the daughter of Mr. Elum Bass, who married Miss Mary Elizabeth Oliver, both of Halifax County, Va., and were among the most prominent citizens. The venerable old lady's first marriage was to Mr. John A. Holloway on Feb 22, 1837, at that time being only 18 years of age. Of this marriage there are now only two living children, James J. Holloway of Weimar & John Holloway of Waelder. Her husband died in Texas. She then married Mr. P. J. Shaver in 1847 in the little town of Rutersville, Fayette County, Tx. Of this marriage there are living at present W.S. & P.M. Shaver of Weimar, Mrs. C. M. Breeding of Dripping Springs, Mrs. Ella Ahlers & Miss Martha Shaver of Weimar. There were over a hundred people at the banquet. Among them were Mrs. & Mrs P.M. Shaver, Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Shaver of Weimar, Mrs. R. A. Shaver of San Marcos, Mr & Mrs. John R. Holloway of Waelder, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Holloway & Mrs. R. E. Holloway of Weimar.

The grandchildren were: Mr. & Mrs. R. G. Dunn of Mildon. Mr. & Mrs. S. B. Seymour of Columbus, Mrs. Sidney Smith of Commerce, Mr. & Mrs. John G. Logue of Houston, Dr. & Mrs. H. L. Great of El Campo, Mrs. J. W. Holloway of Waco, Mrs. James Stewart of Waelder, Mr. & Mrs Johnnie Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Baker Hold, Miss Lillie Dunlevy of Weimar, Mr. Ben F. Dunn of Muldoon, Chas. Holloway, Benjamin & Henry Ahlers, Grady, & Miss Louisa Shaver & Mrs. Davis Holloway of Weimar. The great-grandchildren present were: Sam B. & Benetta Seymour of Columbus, Verna, Hennie Merle & Elizabeth Holloway of Waco. Rev. J. E. Stack of Waco, Pro. Guy McBride, principal of the high school at Weimar; Mrs. Bertha Wagner, Mrs. J. M. Mahon, & Mrs. D. A. Zumalt of Columbus; Mrs. J. D. Worrell & children , Gussie & J. D., of Weimar; Dr. Chas. G. Cook & wife, Mrs. Wm. Herndon, Mrs. Harris Green & Children, Ruth, Pearl & Little Jennie; Mrs. H. Brasher and sons, Henry & Laurie; Mrs. John H. Brooks, Miss Mary Strittmatter & Alfred P. Shatto, Jr., of Weimar; Mrs. W. H. Carleton of Waco, Hugh Hibbler of El Campo, & the old Family servant who was nurse of both sets of children. Aunt Adeline McGruder of Fayetteville. The dinner lasted from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., during which time Mrs. R. A. Shaver, who is one of the principal teachers in the San Marcos schools, paid a glowing tribute in verse to Mrs. Shaver entitled "On Grandma Shever's Birthday." Prof. Oscar Hilden & orchestra, assisted by Prof. A. F. Rose, kindly furnished beautiful music during the evening and the whole affair was a most enjoyable one. The entire citizenship wish Grandma Shaver as many more such birthdays as is possible. A copy by Robert Terrell Shaver, Lt. Col. U.S.A. Retired, 408 Angelo Lane, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Mary Ann Shaver moved to Weimar after James Phillip Shaver died. Her family arrived by boat in Galveston. They traveled to Fayette Co by an ox drawn wagon. Her first husband John Holloway had been politically active in N.C. before they came to Texas.

Death of Grandma Shaver:
A death that caused universal gloom to pervade the hearts of our people occurred Tuesday morning at 12:30, when the spirit of Mrs. M. A. (better known as "Grandma")_ Shaver took its flight to that heavenly home above, where suffering, sorrow, and parting were never more to be known. For several weeks, deer "Grandma's" health had been failing, and it was evident that the end was near. However expected it might have been, those left behind were illy prepared for it, for "Grandma" had been with them so long that the idea of parting was death itself. The sweet old soul"fell asleep in Jesus" calmly, peacefully, regretful of leaving those behind, but glad to be with loved ones who had gone on before.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Masonic cemetery, and was feelingly conducted by the Methodist pastor. Rev. G. T. Gibbons.
"Grandma" Shaver was a lovely type of the old time southern womanhood. Kind and courteous to all, the soul of hospitality, thoughtful of the comfort and pleasure of others, the best of friend and neighbor, none knew her but to love her.
Her death has left an aching void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her which can never be filled.
"Grandma" Shaver was born in Halifax county, Va., the 3rd of October 1819, and was over 92 years of age. She came to Texas in 1845, and her early experience (of which she retained a most vivid recollection up to the time of her death) was fraught with many incidents of hardship and dange
Many relatives and friends were present from a distance to pay the last said tribute to the memory of one they loved so well. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives.

Record of Southwest Texas Gen 976.4 M53:
Sketch of J. J. Halloway about his family.
Mary Ann Holloway landed in Houston in 1845 with four children, nine Negroes in the month of April, conveyed on ox wagon to the town of La Grange. John A Holloway died in 1846. Mary Ann moved to Rutersville and in 1847 married P. J. Shaver and located in Fayetteville in 1848.
Mary Ann Shaver lived here later years in Weimar with her son J. J. Holloway, who had a profitable wholesale grocery business.
NOTE: Adelina MacGruder, a slave who came with Mary Ann remained with the family after the Civil War. She was about seven when the family arrived from N.C., Adelina was considered as part of the family by many of the children. W. H. Dunlavy born 1895 in Borden, could remember being cared for by her when he was quite young. Adelina was buried in the white section of the La Grange Cemetery.
Shaver, Mary Ann (Bass) Holloway
Death of Grandma Shaver
A death that caused universal gloom to pervade the hearts of our people occurred Tuesday morning at 12:30, when the spirit of Mrs. M.A. (better known as "Grandma")Shaver took its flight to that heavenly home above, where suffering, sorrow, and parting were never more to be known. For several weeks, dear "Grandma's" health had been failing, and it was evident that the end was near. However expected it might have been, those left behind were illy prepared for it, for "Grandma" had been with them so long that the idea of parting was death itself. The sweet old soul "fell asleep in Jesus" calmly, peacefully, regretful of leaving those behind, but glad to be with loved ones who had gone on before.

The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Masonic cemetery, and was feelingly conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. G.T. Gibbons.

"Grandma" Shaver was a lovely type of the old time southern womanhood. Kind and courteous to all, the soul of hospitality, thoughtful of the comfort and pleasure of others, the best of friend and neighbor, none knew her but to love her.

Her death has left an aching void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her which can never be filled. "Grandma" Shaver was born in Halifax County, Va., the 3rd of Oct., 1819, and was over 92 years of age. She came to Texas in 1845, and her early experiences (of which she retained a most vivid recollection up to the time of her death) was fraught with many incidents of hardship and danger.

Many relatives and friends were present from a distance to pay the last said tribute to the memory of one they loved so well. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives.

Weimar Mercury, January 5, 1912, page 1
Submitted by Sue Dunlavy McIlveen

Shaver, Mary Ann; born: Oct 30, 1819; died: Jan 2, 1912; cemetery: Weimar Masonic
Daughter of John and Mary Bass...married John Adam Holloway, Feb 22, 1836...married Philip James Shaver

The Monument Hill Chapter in Conjunction with the Dilue Rose Harris Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Welcome you to the Citizen of the Republic of Texas Marker Dedication for Mary Ann Bass Hollowary Shaver and to the Grave Marker Dedication in tribute to Mary Grant Weimar Cemetery Sunday April 27, 2003

Hubbard Funeral Home at 3:00 in the afternoon. (Funeral Service)

Weimar Methodist Church Records
Shaver, Bertha, Mrs.; Date of Death: May 3, 1951; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 3, Register of Members

Shaver, Grace (Mrs. W. S.); Date of Death: May 2, 1953; Where Buried: Masonic Cemetery, Weimar; Source: Book 3, Death Records

Shaver, Grace, Mrs.; Date of Death: May 3, 1953; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 3, Register of Members

Shaver, Martha, Miss; Date of Death: May 1928; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 2, Register of Members

Shaver, Mary; Date of Death: January 5, 1907; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 1, Register of Members

Shaver, Mary; Date of Death: 1907; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 1, Register of Members

Shaver, P. G., Mrs.; Date of Death: April 1951; Where Buried: Weimar; Source: Book 3, Death Records

Shaver, P. J.; Date of Death: April 10, 1928; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 2, Register of Members

Shaver, W. S.; Date of Death: June 8, 1935; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 2, Register of Members

Shaw, Dora, Mrs.; Date of Death: December 1946; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 2, Register of Members

Shaw, Mary; Date of Death: 1921; Where Buried: [not recorded]; Source: Book 2, Register of Members