Well.... at least is says the name Nancy might be a Massey name...<g>. When I look at the Walker Co., Georgia 1850 census - in terms of Massey - there are several listed - spelled both Massey and Massy. But the one that seems to be of most interest is this one: Massy, Ancel - 47 - farmer - SC Sarah - 47 - SC Reuben - 17 - farmer - Ga Sarah - 12 - Frances F. - 9 McClanihan, Margaret - 80 - Ireland This Ancel Massy and his family are on pg. 439B. Jacob Ivester and Nancy are on pg. 441B John Eason and Elmira are also on pg. 441B Ancel Massy is 47. Nancy ???? Ivester is 24. So he could be her father based on age... Ancel Massy named a son Reuben. Jacob Ivester and Nancy named a son Reuben - not the most common of names. Ancel Massy and his wife Sarah both indicate they were born in SC. In 1880 Nancy ???? Ivester indicates that both her parents were born in SC. Now... none of that is what you could call "documentation"....<g>. But.... I do find them interesting. Take care - Emma In a message dated 3/31/2004 8:12:49 PM Central Standard Time, ddce98@bellsouth.net writes: Emma, I have a Nancy Massey,born 1856 but she married William C. Penley. Dennis