The following is my analysis of the Masseys in Betty's tabulation of 1790 Wake Co., NC. I added Richard Mossey {should be Massey] and the the Masseys (plus Edward Freeman) of adjoining Franklin Co. I'd love to see comments, especially if there's disagreement with my picks. I'd love to do the same thing with 1800! Maybe next year! Cheers,Theron. Masseys in 1790 Wake Co., NC census: ------- Location with Wake Co. not known ------- p. 102 Hezekiah 1-0-1-0-0 Not identified; not located close to Burwell, et al -- Extreme eastern area of Wake Co near Moccasin Creek (boundary with Franklin Co.)------------ p. 102 Burwell 1-0-1-0-0 Burwell(4) [Hez(3);Rich(2)] ALTERNATIVE:Burwell(5) [Hez(4);Hez(3);Rich(2)] p. 102 Frederick 1-4-4-0-0 Frederick(4) [Wm(3);Rich(2)] p. 102 Herze 1-2-5-0-0 Hezekiah(4)=Nancy [Wm(3); Rich(3)] p. 103 Nathan 1-2-1-0-0 Nathan(5) [Pettipool(4);Wm(3);Rich(2)] p. 103 William 1-0-5-0-0 maybe William(4) [Wm(3); Rich(2)] -- Extreme westerm Wake Co (now in or near Durham Co.) -- p. 103 Ricd [Mossey in printed index] 3-0-2-0-7 [Richard(4) Massey [Rich(3);Hez(2)] [4-great grandfather of the two authors of Massey books - Judge Frank Massey and William W.Massey Jr] Masseys in 1790 Franklin Co., NC census: (Complete census is alphabetical by surname) ------- Location within Franklin Co. not known ------- (maybe near Louisburg} p. 59 Edward Freeman 1-0-4-0-7 [father of Temperance Freeman who married William (5) Massey whose parents we'd like to identify.] -- Area of Franklin Co. near Moccasin Creek (boundary with Wake Co.)------------ p. 60 Pettipool 2-3-7-0-0 s of William(3)=Judith s of Richard(2) p. 60 Ezekiah [Hezekiah] 1-4-3-0-0 Hezekiah(3)=(2)Martha s of Richard(2) Alternative: Hezekiah(4)=Martha s of Hezekiah(3) p. 60 Ricd [Richard] 2-5-4-0-2 Richard(4) s of Hezekiah(3) [4-great grandfather of the compiler]

The census information I sent on the Wake Co. NC Masseys was incomplete. I was interrupted and never finished the e-mail. While it was in my "waiting to be sent" box, it accidentally got sent the way it was. The complete tabulation is below: 1790 census: Hezekiah 1-0-1-0-0 Nathan 1-2-1-0-0 William 1-0-5-0-0 Burwell 1-0-1-0-0 Frederick 1-4-4-0-0 Herze 1-2-5-0-0 1800 census (trailing columns with 0s are omitted): p. 747: Richard 3001-101 p. 747: Demsey 101-101 p. 749: Henry 02001-4211 p. 749: Richard Senr 00101-00001 p. 750: Samuel 2001-201 p. 750: Joseph (Masse) 11001-13001 p. 751: Josiah 0001-001 p. 751: Nathan 3001-2001 p. 751: Hezekiah 1111-2111 p. 751: Frederick 20201-00301 p. 751: Thomas 2001-001 p. 751: John 1001-3001 p. 751: William 00001-0 The 1810 and 1820 census for Wake Co are lost 1830 All except Dempsey B. are in Little River Twp. Dempsey is in unknown twp. p. 426: Azel 000001-00000011 p. 426: Jeptha 00000001-00002002 p. 426: Elijah 13001-211 p. 426: Lydia 0-00001011 p. 426: Mathew Sr. 10001-0131101 p. 427: Josiah 00011001-0131101 p. 428: Hezekiah 0000101-00001001 p. 477: Dempsey B. 230001-200001 1840 p. 138: Asial 0001101-00000011 p. 138: Craton 200001-110001 p. 139: Josiah 000000001-00013001 p. 140: Lydia 0-00000002 p. 141: Jeptha 000000001-000011001 p. 185: Dempsey B. 0123001-1120011 Hope this is of more help than previous posting. Betty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theron L.Smith" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 12:13 PM Subject: [MASSEY-L] Re: William Massey (4) and Fannie Goodrich > I wrote: > <<I have seen no sources that discuss the family of William and Fannie after > they were married - where they lived, when they died, etc. Some of the > accounts in the possession of descendants of William (5) Massey and and > Sarah Freeman show (without citing sources) this William (4) Massey and > Fannie Goodrich as the parents of: > -William (5) [called William III] b. c1785, NC, d. c1815, Smith Co., TN m. > Sarah Temperance of Franklin Co., NC > -Samuel (5) b. c1790, d. 1836/7, Smith Co., TN; m. Nancy ---- > I cannot find any original sources that support William (5) and Samuel (5) > being sons of William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich. Can anyone shed any > light on proving or disproving this connection?>> > > I am a little embarressed! Obviously since William and Fannie were married > 25 Feb 1796, we can conclude that they were NOT parents of William(5) b. > c1785 and Samuel (5) b. c1790! > > Note however that one account placed the marriage as 1784 which, if correct, > would not exclude the possibility of William and Samuel being their > children. But the 1784 date is an obvious transcription error on someone's > part. > > I noticed this fact while reviewing Betty's tabulation of Masseys in the > 1790 and 1800 census of Wake Co., NC. I hope to post an analysis of this > later with Franklin Co. Masseys added to the list. (The Freemans of interest > were in Franklin Co.) Unfortunately, there are no surviving 1790 or 1800 > Greenville Co., VA census records (only tax substitutes.) Actually, I think > the William who m. Fannie in 1796 may be the one in an 1810 Greenville, VA > census with a woman of his mother's age the only other one in the household. > Good chance Fannie died young and that they had no children. > > Cheers, > Theron Smith. > >

I wrote: <<I have seen no sources that discuss the family of William and Fannie after they were married - where they lived, when they died, etc. Some of the accounts in the possession of descendants of William (5) Massey and and Sarah Freeman show (without citing sources) this William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich as the parents of: -William (5) [called William III] b. c1785, NC, d. c1815, Smith Co., TN m. Sarah Temperance of Franklin Co., NC -Samuel (5) b. c1790, d. 1836/7, Smith Co., TN; m. Nancy ---- I cannot find any original sources that support William (5) and Samuel (5) being sons of William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich. Can anyone shed any light on proving or disproving this connection?>> I am a little embarressed! Obviously since William and Fannie were married 25 Feb 1796, we can conclude that they were NOT parents of William(5) b. c1785 and Samuel (5) b. c1790! Note however that one account placed the marriage as 1784 which, if correct, would not exclude the possibility of William and Samuel being their children. But the 1784 date is an obvious transcription error on someone's part. I noticed this fact while reviewing Betty's tabulation of Masseys in the 1790 and 1800 census of Wake Co., NC. I hope to post an analysis of this later with Franklin Co. Masseys added to the list. (The Freemans of interest were in Franklin Co.) Unfortunately, there are no surviving 1790 or 1800 Greenville Co., VA census records (only tax substitutes.) Actually, I think the William who m. Fannie in 1796 may be the one in an 1810 Greenville, VA census with a woman of his mother's age the only other one in the household. Good chance Fannie died young and that they had no children. Cheers, Theron Smith.

Eleanore wrote: >> Hi, does anyone know whose daughter Virginia S.MASSIE is? she married 12/1865 to in Rusk Co.TX to C.M. BUTTS; thanks,Eleonore.<< Betty Marsicek" <[email protected]> wrote: The 1850 census for Rusk Co. (p 288) shows the following family: John W. Massey, M, 42, Physician, b. VA [$10,000] [born 1807/8. VA] Jane Massey, F, 27, b. TN Virginia Smith Massey, F, 3, b. TX [b. 1846/7. TX] Martha E.Massey, F, 1, b. TX Mary M. Massey,1, b. TX Cisero D. Alston, M, 10, b. MS Mary Ann Alston, F, 8, b. TX I just wrote Eleanore that the 1850 Rusk census doesn't show Virginia - I was quoting from Judge Massey's MASSEY ON CENSUSES (1980) (p. 394). Actually Cousin Frank wrote: "Children by name of Alston , all b, in Miss. [sic] ,. in household but both too old to be Jane's children. [sic]" Nothng about the 3 Massey children. I didn't check the original. Good show, Betty! Now, Eleanore, we must find out where Dr. Smith came from. With a worth of $10,000 in 1850 he must have left some tracks somewhere in 1840. Theron. Theron Smith

The 1850 census for Rusk Co. (p 288) shows the following family: John W. Massey, M, 42, Physician, b. VA Jane Massey, F, 27, b. TN Virginia Smith Massey, F, 3, b. TX Martha E.Massey, F, 1, b. TX Mary M. Massey,1, b. TX Cisero D. Alston, M, 10, b. MS Mary Ann Alston, F, 8, b. TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eleonore Crespo" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 6:19 PM Subject: [MASSEY-L] VIRGINIA S.MASSIE > Hi, does anyone know whose daughter Virginia S.MASSIE is? she married > 12/1865 to in Rusk Co.TX to C.M. BUTTS; thanks,Eleonore >

Hi, does anyone know whose daughter Virginia S.MASSIE is? she married 12/1865 to in Rusk Co.TX to C.M. BUTTS; thanks,Eleonore

Does anyone recognize this Isaac MASSEY who is referenced in the following record? McCracken Co, KY Court Orders Book A, pg 293 13 March 1837 "Ordered that Jesse ROLLINS... of road repairs beginning at Isaac MASSEY's to John FERGUSON's to widow DAVID/DAVIS to Peter ALLEN's to John L. DOYLE to beginning." I have found an Isaac MASEY in 1830 Livingston Co, KY, Salem Twp. 0101001-32101 Is this the same? NO Isaac MASSEY anywhere in KY 1840. There are MASSEY's that are found in McCracken Co, KY in later years that I have been unable to find parents for, including my Eliza Jane MASSEY b 1833 KY married Adon VENABLE in McCracken,KY and/or Massac,IL 1852. Thanks for any response or suggestions. --Gina

Although I won't pretend I can sort them all out, I have been looking at Masseys in Wake Co. NC and from the names I am finding, I believe they may be this William and his descendants. The census listings show the following: 1790 Hezekiah 1-0-1-0-0 Nathan 1-2-1-0-0 William 1-0-5-0-0 Burwell 1-0-1-0-0 Frederick 1-4-4-0-0 (looks like Herze) 1-2-5-0-0 1800 Richard 3001-101 Demsey 101-101 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theron L.Smith" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 7:54 PM Subject: [MASSEY-L] William Massey (4) and Fannie Goodrich > I am of the opinion that William (5) Massey of Franklin Co., NC abd Smith Co., TN who m. Sarah Freeman is probably from Hezekiah (3) or William (3), both sons of Hezekiah (2), but I have been unable to uncover completing convincing evidence for this descent. > > Reports in the possession of at least three descendants of William (5) Massey and Sarah Freeman show this William (5) as a son of William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich. I can't verify this descent either. However, I have been able to correct earlier ancestries of William (4) as shown in these and other reports, using primarily Bill Massey's MASSEY GENEALOGY 2000 [MG hereafter] and Judge Frank Massey's MASSEY GENRALOGY ADDENDUM (1979) [MA hereafter.] > -------------------- > 1. Richard Massey (1661-aft. 1702), believed to be the emigrant ancestor and from Cheshire, Eng. [See MG for supporting arguments and ancestry.] The account in MA showing a John (1) Massey (son of John (0) of Cambridgeshire, Eng.) in this slot is unsupportable.] > > 2. Richard Massey (c1693-1740) of Brunswick (later Greensville) Co., VA marred Anne Pettipool. Four sons: > 3. William Massey c1716-1782/3) m. Judith ---- [the attempts to place her as a JONES or PETTIPOOL cannot be supported; see below under Richard.] > 4. Pettipool [definitely son of William (3)] > [William (3) almost certainly had other sons, including: > 4. Frederick > 4. Noel > 4. Hezekiah (who m. Nancy ----), and probably > 4. William (who. m. Delphia Broadway) > [Other accounts have shown, without convincing support, other sons - Reuben (4), Seaburn. Warren. Thomas, Brittain.] > > 3. Hezekiah Massey (c1720-1791) m. Sarah ---- (and maybe Martha ----.) > 4. Richard Massey (1743/4-1815) [ancestor of the current compiler] > > 3. John Massey (14 Feb 1725/6-c1790) > 3. Richard Massey (14 Feb 1725/6-c1786) (twin to John) m. Martha ---- [Earlier researchers placed her (BY HYPOTHESIS) as a PETTIPOOL, not knowing that Richard's mother was a PETTIPOOL]. Four children named in will: > 4. Pettipool (1766-69) m. Eizabeth > 4. William Massey (c1770) m. Fannie Goodrich [more on William (4) below] > 4. John Massey (c1772)m. Ann Shehorn > 4. Sarah Massey (1771 or later) m. Upshaw Jordan > > More on William (4) Massey, born about 1770. > This appears to be the William Massey who married Fannie Goodrich (daughter of W. Goodrich) in Greenville Co., VA [from Brunswick and Sussex in 1780] on February 25, 1796 [per genealogy.com CD; some accounts have 1784.] Other accounts (both apparently incorrectly) have placed this William(4) as son of Richard (2) [his grandfather] or as son of William (3) and Judith ---- > [his uncle.] [This is the correction I'm making.] > > I have seen no sources that discuss the family of William and Fannie after they were married - where they lived, when they died, etc. Some of the accounts in the possession of descendants of William (5) Massey and and Sarah Freeman show (without citing sources) this William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich as the parents of: > -William (5) [called William III] b. c1785, NC, d. c1815, Smith Co., TN m. Sarah Temperance of Franklin Co., NC > -Samuel (5) b. c1790, d. 1836/7, Smith Co., TN; m. Nancy ---- > > I cannot find any original sources that support William (5) and Samuel (5) being sons of William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich. Can anyone shed any light on proving or disproving this connection? > > Regards to all, > Theron Smith > 4-great grandson of Richard (4) above. > >

I am of the opinion that William (5) Massey of Franklin Co., NC abd Smith Co., TN who m. Sarah Freeman is probably from Hezekiah (3) or William (3), both sons of Hezekiah (2), but I have been unable to uncover completing convincing evidence for this descent. Reports in the possession of at least three descendants of William (5) Massey and Sarah Freeman show this William (5) as a son of William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich. I can't verify this descent either. However, I have been able to correct earlier ancestries of William (4) as shown in these and other reports, using primarily Bill Massey's MASSEY GENEALOGY 2000 [MG hereafter] and Judge Frank Massey's MASSEY GENRALOGY ADDENDUM (1979) [MA hereafter.] -------------------- 1. Richard Massey (1661-aft. 1702), believed to be the emigrant ancestor and from Cheshire, Eng. [See MG for supporting arguments and ancestry.] The account in MA showing a John (1) Massey (son of John (0) of Cambridgeshire, Eng.) in this slot is unsupportable.] 2. Richard Massey (c1693-1740) of Brunswick (later Greensville) Co., VA marred Anne Pettipool. Four sons: 3. William Massey c1716-1782/3) m. Judith ---- [the attempts to place her as a JONES or PETTIPOOL cannot be supported; see below under Richard.] 4. Pettipool [definitely son of William (3)] [William (3) almost certainly had other sons, including: 4. Frederick 4. Noel 4. Hezekiah (who m. Nancy ----), and probably 4. William (who. m. Delphia Broadway) [Other accounts have shown, without convincing support, other sons - Reuben (4), Seaburn. Warren. Thomas, Brittain.] 3. Hezekiah Massey (c1720-1791) m. Sarah ---- (and maybe Martha ----.) 4. Richard Massey (1743/4-1815) [ancestor of the current compiler] 3. John Massey (14 Feb 1725/6-c1790) 3. Richard Massey (14 Feb 1725/6-c1786) (twin to John) m. Martha ---- [Earlier researchers placed her (BY HYPOTHESIS) as a PETTIPOOL, not knowing that Richard's mother was a PETTIPOOL]. Four children named in will: 4. Pettipool (1766-69) m. Eizabeth 4. William Massey (c1770) m. Fannie Goodrich [more on William (4) below] 4. John Massey (c1772)m. Ann Shehorn 4. Sarah Massey (1771 or later) m. Upshaw Jordan More on William (4) Massey, born about 1770. This appears to be the William Massey who married Fannie Goodrich (daughter of W. Goodrich) in Greenville Co., VA [from Brunswick and Sussex in 1780] on February 25, 1796 [per genealogy.com CD; some accounts have 1784.] Other accounts (both apparently incorrectly) have placed this William(4) as son of Richard (2) [his grandfather] or as son of William (3) and Judith ---- [his uncle.] [This is the correction I'm making.] I have seen no sources that discuss the family of William and Fannie after they were married - where they lived, when they died, etc. Some of the accounts in the possession of descendants of William (5) Massey and and Sarah Freeman show (without citing sources) this William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich as the parents of: -William (5) [called William III] b. c1785, NC, d. c1815, Smith Co., TN m. Sarah Temperance of Franklin Co., NC -Samuel (5) b. c1790, d. 1836/7, Smith Co., TN; m. Nancy ---- I cannot find any original sources that support William (5) and Samuel (5) being sons of William (4) Massey and Fannie Goodrich. Can anyone shed any light on proving or disproving this connection? Regards to all, Theron Smith 4-great grandson of Richard (4) above.

I just learned that Johnny Cash has MASSEY ancestry, and, I'm thinking other subscribers would also be interested in knowing about this. The Genealogy.com account has the descent from William Lawrence Massey (1814 - 1895) to Johnny. Generations 4-6 are from Judge Massey's ADDENDUM. A recent conclusion is that Arthur Massey is son of John (3) and grandson of Joseph (2) Massey of the Charles City Co., VA MASSEYs rather than being from a Phillip Massey of MD as Judge Massey had thought. It appears that I am an 8th cousin once removed of Johnny. Regards to all, Theron Smith Massey Ancestry of Johnny Cash 1 Richard Massey 1661 - 1702 +(?) Sarah 2 Hezekiah Massey 1680 - 1727 2 Joseph Massey 1686 - 1760 3 John Massey 1710 - 4 Arthur Massey 1736 - 1801 +Elizabeth Alston 5 Alston S. Massey 1762 - 1854 6 William Massey 1785 - 1862 +Nancy Thurman 7 William Lawrence Massey 1814 - 1895 +Huldah Meadows 1810 - 8 Lydia Jane Massey 1835 - +William Jasper Rivers 1831 - 9 John Lewis Rivers 1866 - 1947 +Rosanna Hurst 1870 - 1951 10 Carrie Cloveree Rivers 1904 - +Roy Cash 1897 - 1985 11 Johnny Cash 1932 - 2003 +Vivian Liberte *2nd Wife of Johnny Cash: +June Carter 2 Richard Massey abt.1693 - 1740 [my line]

Hi, would the Massey list administrator, please get in touch with me, off the list, thank you,Eleonore [email protected]

G'day Cobbers, I am researching my MASSEY ancestry and have the following: Gravestone Inscriptions – old Belfast families & the New Burying Ground MASSEY Erected by William Massey of Saltwater Bridge to the memory of his wife Elizabeth Massey who departed this life on the 5th day of January 1825 aged 38 years. Also the above named William Massey who departed this life the 2nd day of May 1846 aged 65 years. Also Samuel Son of the above died 29th June 1866 aged 38 years. Also Sarah second wife of the above William Massey died 8th January 1896 aged 89 years. The above William MASS(E)Y is my great-great-great grandfather. His first marriage was to Elizabeth (Betty) TOWNSLEY, b. 1787 d. 05 Jan 1825, m. 24 Aug 1806, Carnmoney, Antrim, Ireland. Known Children (must have been others as married in 1806): 1. James MASS(E)Y b. 22 Dec 1821 2. Martha MASS(E)Y b. 24 Jun 1823 William MASS(E)Y’s second marriage was to Sarah CLOTWORTHY on the 25 Jun 1825, at Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast, Antrim, Ireland. Sarah CLOTWORTHY’s parents are Samuel CLOTWORTHY & Jean CLOTWORTHY (nee Unknown): Children: 1. William MASS(E)Y 2. Joseph MASS(E)Y 3. Elizabeth MASS(E)Y 4. Samuel MASS(E)Y b. 1828 d. 29 Jun 1866 Can anybody assist me with my research? Regards Greg Baldwin - Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia My Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Excellent Virus Tool: http://www.avast.com/

Hi everyone, our Massey DNA Project and Webpage (this includes various spellings of that surname) is now up and running and ready for viewing at http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~mandaley/MasseyDNA.html We still need many more male Massey participants to make it a real success and broaden the scope of or research into the various branches of our Massey line;take care,Eleonore

Hi, I am looking for the parents of SALLY TERESA RICHARDSON b.3/8/1870 or '76, died 1934, m. JOHN CASWELL MASSEY b.1869 GA, son of ROBERT WILLIAM MASSEY and HARRIETT NUEL MCLEARD; thanks,Eleonore

Hi, I am still trying to get our 'male' Massey researchers interested in going for the DNA test to help us in our research of our ancestors and to establish whether we are following the right Massey line. Below is a message I received from Mr.Greenspan the project co-coordinator, explaining exactly what the test is all about and for what purpose. For exact prices, please contact me 'off-list'; we need at least 6 direct Massey male descendants to get a "Massey DNA Project" started; my cousin has 'volunteered' for my branch of Masseys;and we need someone to head the project, which I am perfectly willing to help with; looking forward to hearing from you,Eleonore ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bennett Greenspan" <[email protected]> To: "'Eleonore Crespo'" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:56 AM Subject: RE: DNA surname testing Hi Eleanor We don't have a Massey Project at this time but you may establish one > if you want to be the group coordinator. 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I recently received the following inquirer and would appreciate any help as I don't have any info on Roddie MASSEY. The only info I found on him is on http://www.accident-report.com/NAMES/M.HTM and the one listed in the email below. Happy family hunting, kemis massey CC - Muscogee and Chattahoochee Counties, GA Researching: DUKE, EVANS, HICKEY, MAYS, ROSAMOND, SONGER, and CAMP for me Researching: BROOKS, CHAMBERS, MASSEY, FOUNTAIN, and SMITH for my hubbie and CLAPP Factory Cemetery in Columbus, GA for preservation purposes From: Patrick Lucas Dear Kemis Massey, I recenty visited a village in southern China where a Roddie L. Massey parachuted in during WWII after his fighter plane ran out of fuel. He broke his leg and was taken care of by the villagers. Local government officials have asked me to find out what happened to him after the war, etc., so that they can properly commemorative this event. I know it is unlikely, but might you know something about him? We think he is the Roddie L. Massey listed at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tevie/morg25.htm, probably from Alabama (maybe Coosa county). He is son of George Houston Massey. He married Virginia Lee Estes. We do not know if they had any children. Another American flyer who bailed out and was taken care of that day is still alive, Charles Breingan, but he does not know what happened to Roddie later. Any leads you might be able to give us? Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks so much for looking at this unsolicited email! Regards, Patrick Lucas Beijing

I would urge this group, if you are going to do a DNA project, to use Family Tree DNA in Houston. This group is connected with the University of Arizona. They have done many families' DNA projects, but I believe that of the Boone family is posted online. i am aware of another family group that used another DNA group (well-known) and had many difficulties with the project. Also while many groups are testing on the direct male lines, it is also possible to test the female direct lines (although the cost is greater). Family Tree DNA will take individuals' submission of their own DNA results (not connected to group testing) and will inform the individual if he or she matches anyone in their database. I have signed up earlier this month to participate in this; the cost to me as a female was $219. I talked to the doctor that runs this project at the recent FGS national conference. He is as interested in genealogy as he is in the science of DNA. He is trying to find new markers in DNA that will expand our information. I urge all of you to consider this group carefully if you go forward with this project. Carla Tate _________________________________________________________________ Fast, faster, fastest: Upgrade to Cable or DSL today! https://broadband.msn.com

I have in my files (although it is not my line) a Calvin J. Massey b. ca 1833. The 1870 census of Madison Co. Mississippi shows him living with his parents, John B.. Massey b. ca 1811 in TN and Catherine b. ca 1813 in KY. Calvin J. is shown as born in TN. Also in the household are three siblings, John W. b. ca 1848, James b. ca 1852 and Charles b. ca 1859. The three brothers are all shown as b. Mississippi. The usgenweb archives for Madison Co. MS has the records of Concord Cemetery in that county. These records show John and Catherine "Kate" both buried there, John in 1886 and Catherine in 1881. Hope this helps. Betty Marsicek ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Harvey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 9:04 AM Subject: [MASSEY-L] Calvin J. Massey Geneology > Looking for Information!! > > Is there anyone here doing research on Calvin J. Massey? > (b. 11 May 1833, died 6 Feb 1903? > > > > Jennifer Harvey > [email protected] > > _________________________________________________________________ > Compare Cable, DSL or Satellite plans: As low as $29.95. > https://broadband.msn.com > >

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The following Massey Marriages were located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~arconway/conwaybookA.htm Can you identify these Grooms and who their MASSEY parents were? I do not recognize who they are by just their initials. Groom: MASSEY, J. L. Bride: PRICE, RACHALL Date: Book: A/465 19 Groom: MASSEY, J. L. 20 Bride: REID, RACHEL A. 19 Date: 9 Oct. 1870 Book: A/ 19 Groom: MASSEY, J. W. 20 Bride: HOWARD, M. J. 17 Date: 17 Feb. 1874 Book: A/ 19 Groom: MASSEY, LEVI A. Bride: CARGILE, MARY D. Date: 3 Sept. 1871 Book: A/509 19 Thanks, Thelmarie "Thel" Alexander Curtis [email protected]