Does anyone have the death for my ancestor Elizabeth (Avent) Massey b 1Jan1739 in Sussex Co, Albemarle Parish, VA and died in Greensville Co, St Andrews Parish, VA, the wife of Richard Massey b c1733 in Greensville Co, St Andrews Parish, VA, d 8Nov1813 in Greensville Co, St Andrews Parish, VA. Thank you for your time and attention. Ray Mack Camarillo, CA

Mr. Smith, Thank you for the information. It is nearly as helpful to have something eliminated as a possibility, as it is to have it confirmed (well, almost : ) Do you know whether Tabitha Massey ever married at all? Best Regards, Cynthia

Thank you for your message. It is as helpful to have connections eliminated as possibilities as it is to have them confirmed (or, at least, almost as helpful : ). Do you know whether Tabitha Massey ever married at all? Best Regards, Cynthia Benua

Cynthia wrote: <<Seeking confirmation of the marriage of Tabitha Massey to Henry Cato, probably Brunswick County Va, c 1750 or so. >> Tabitha Massey, my ancestral aunt, daughter of Richard Massey and Anne Pettipool. could not be the wife of the Henry Cato in question. This in spite of the fact that this item has floated around a long time and was picked up by Judge Massey in his 1974 book. MY MASSEY FAMILY IN MAERICA. Tabitha Massey was born 1729 and is named in her mother's 1770 will as Tabitha MASSEY. Henry Cato and wife, Tabitha <unknown> , had children by 1764 when Richard's Tabitha was 35 and still single, and she was still single and aged 41 or 42 in 1770. Henry's son William did marry one Sarah Massey, daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Massey. Sorry to be a spoiler again. Best regards, Theron Smith.

Seeking confirmation of the marriage of Tabitha Massey to Henry Cato, probably Brunswick County Va, c 1750 or so. This marriage is listed in the research/Massey family genealogy book of Judge Frank Massey. Perhaps more information or a source is listed in an Addendum somewhere? Please help, I do not have access to these books. Judge Massey's information seems to be extremely well researched. It doesn't make sense that this marriage would have been plucked out of thin air. But perhaps the source is lost? Thank you for your time, Cynthia

Hillbilly Genealogy Poem Suzy Lee fell in love. She planned to marry Joe. She was so happy about it all, she told her Pappy so. Pappy told her, "Suzie Gal, yu'll have to find anuther. I'd just as soon yo Maw don't know, but Joe is yo alf-brother." So Suzie forgot about her Joe and planned to marry Will. But after telling Pappy this, he said "There's trouble still." You can't marry Will, my gal and please don't tell yo Muther, cause Will and Joe and several mo I know is yo half-brother." But Mama knew and said, Honey chile, do what makes yo happy. Marry Will or marry Joe, You ain't no kin to pappy!"

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Helping a friend research for his roots. Pretty confidant the family listed below is his ancestor family. Anyone researching the Massey family from MCNAIRY County, TN-household # 840?? Friend's name is Tom (Thomas) Owen Massey, he is a junior, he says that his grandfather was called Rit Massey. He is not sure of full name other than Rit. Does anyone have this line? Tom says his Massey family came from Selmer, TN. which would be McNairy county. Please let me know if anyone has this line. Also, I feel pretty confidante that this Tom below is related to John Massey of Carroll County, TN. See below census data for brief excerpt of will of John Massey. Thanks for any help. Jenn MCNAIRY COUNTY TN - CENSUS RECORDS -1850 District No. 3 McNairy County, TN Federal Census                                                                                                                                                    ATTEND   CAN'T SURNAME     First Name    AGE    SEX  COLOR     OCCUP     VALUE   BORN MARRIED SCHOOL R/WRITE  DISTRICT    PAGE          LINE                                                                                                                                                  DWELLING 840 Massey    Thomas     27       m             farmer    150    NC                                         3            61b        27840    Massey    Elizabeth    25    f                                 NC                                           3            61b        28840 Massey    Martha        5    f                                 NC                                           3               61b        29840    Massey    William        2    m                                 TN                                          3               61b      30 JOHN MASSEY'S WILL I, John Massey of the County of Carroll and State of Tennessee do make  ordain publish and deliver this my last will & testament revoking all other wills  by me hertofore made. First, I bequeath my body to the dust from whence it came & my soul to God  whogave. Secondly I direct that all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any monies that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor. Thirdly I bequeath to my son Thomas Massey  Eighty Seven Acres and  a  half  of land being a part of the tract of land on which I now  live  begining  on  the east boundary and run west for compliment and after my death ----continued on website. Jennifer of MS Delta

Several subscribers to this list claim descent from one or more Drury Masseys. Two sources will be referenced in the discussion which follows: 1. MASSADD - Judge Frank Massey, MASSEY GENEALOGY ADDENDUM (1979) 2. MASS200 - William W. Massey Jr., MASSEY GENEALOGY 2000 (2000) (To allow easy comparisons, all generation numbers have been converted to the numbering scheme used in MASS2000 which in one higher than that in MASSADD.) Three early Drury Massey families have been identified: (a) Drury Massey, b. abt. 1750; m. daughter of William, or more likely Thomas HUNT. See MASSDD,p. 295ff where he is shown with up to 4 children: i. Josiah, b. abt. 1772 ii. Alfred (BY HYPOTHESIS of Judge Massey) iii. William (BY HYPOTHESIS of Judge Massey) iv. Alfred (BY HYPOTHESIS of Judge Massey) (b) Drury Massey, b. abt. 1750, m. Barbara BRYAN [not NEEDHAM as sometimes reported], Dau. of William Bryan and Edith Smith. See MASSADD, p. 304 and other sources. Many descendants of this family changed the spelling to MASSEE. Five known children: i. Drury W. m. Sophia PORTER ii. Mary m. ---- ROSS iii. Elizabeth m. Thomas Algiers iv. (Captain) Needham. b. abt. 1779, 1m. Sarah Little; 2m.Parmela Ann Braswell. v. Warren (c) Drury Massey of Spartanburg Co., SC and Washington Co., AL, reportedly b. 1773. [Not discussed in the current post.] Two Drury Masseys are found in the 1790 NC census: (1) 1790 Lincoln Co., NC (10100); printed version of the census had "Dron" Massey - almost certainly Drury; appears to be newly married - no children. MASSADD identified this Drury as the one in Family (b) above , and, identified his ancestry as: Drury(5), John(4) m. Winney, Richard(3), Hezekiah(2). Placement of Family (b) here was challenged by descendants of that family and, in my judgement, the facts are on their side. From new information in MASS2000, the ancestry of the Lincoln Co., Drury appears most likely to be: Drury(5), John(4) m. Winney [others say, Winney DANIELS who 2m Steven Senter], John(3), Hezekiah(2), Hezekiah(1). I'm guessing that some of the list subscribers are descended from this Drury, but unfortunately, no one has developed a descendency chart for him. He appears to have brothers William and Daniel. From the 1790 census, his widowed mother, Winney Massey (02402) appears to have 2 sons under 16 and 3 daughters. Co executors of John(4)'s 1788 Lincoln Co. will was son Drury and another John Massey whom some believe to be his son. This other John could been first cousin, John(4) who m. Mary HENRY [ Hezekiah(3), Hezekiah(2)], and had also moved to Lincoln Co. (2) Drury Massey in 1790 Johnston Co., NC (14301); census indicates 4 sons under 16; 2 daughters and 1 slave. Although MASSFAM showed this Drury to be the one in Family (a) above, he is most definitely the one in Family (b) above. From researcher William Leonard Moore-Thomas, a descendant of Needham Massee, there's some evidence that Drury probably 1m. ---- Hunt; then 2m. Barbara Bryan. I'm inclined to accept that Family (a) and (b) are both of Drury of Johnston Co., NC. The BY HYPOTHESIS children shown by MASSADD should probably be deleted. There are 3 versions of this Drury's ancestry: (1) MASSADD: Drury(5), William(4), John(3), Hezekiah(2) [prob. incorrect] (2) Mr. Thomas: Drury(5), William(4), William(3), Hezekiah(2) [extra generation not verified.] (3) MASS2000: Drury(4), William(3), Hezekiah(2), Hezekiah(1) [best documented, but not specifically identified as the father of Needham Massee] If there's only one Drury in Johnston Co., NC, then there are conflcting accounts of when he died. MASS2000 says one Drury d. by 1802 whereas a descendant says he is the Drury Massey in 1810 and 1820 Cumberland Co., NC and the testator of an 1820 Cumberland Co. will. So there may be more than one adult Drury in the Wake/Franklin/Johnston, NC area around 1800. The Drury who d. in 1802 was probably not the father of Needham. MASSADD (p. 295) says there was a "Tory" [British sympathizer] Drury Massey who had his horse and gun taken from him in 1776 at the Wake Co. courthouse. This doesn't sound like Needham's father, but might be the one who d. in 1802. Comments and corrections will be appreciated. Best regards to all, Theron Smith. 6-great grand nephew of Hezekiah (2)

Eleanore raised some pertinent questions about the new Massey book. If anyone missed my earlier post with ordering information, contact me privately. Thinking that her questions and my commnets might be of some interest to other subscribers, I am replying via the list. >> I am surprised to read that my Massey line, (back from Joseph and Elizabeth(Washington Lanier)Massey, does not originate with the Isle of Ely bunch!<< It's always been shaky. As I've stated many times, the two Johns that have been shown as father and grandfather of Hezekiah, Joseph (yours), and Richard (mine) have never been proven. Also, no relevant doumentation was provided on the alleged descent from Isle of Ely. Judge Massey found some interesting data from which he developed a plausible account of what might have been the ancestry. Some of the critical assumptions were later proven to be inaccurate. << Is that some of the info in that book?>> Absolutely. The author, William W. Massey, is a straight 2d cousin (no removes) of Judge Frank Massey. Like myself, the new author saw problems with the Isle if Ely theory. He discusses the problems along the same lines that I did. He has a completely different account of the ancestors of Hezekiah (2) , Joseph (2) (yours), and Richard (2) (mine). He believes their father was Richard (1) Massey of Puddington, co Chester, Eng. He then traces Richard (1) back to Hamon de Mascy who came to England with William the Conqueror; also shows several descents of Richard (1) from King Edward iii and many other earlier nobles and royals. The conclusions made, can, of course, be challenged, and need to be critically evaluated, but there is some real extensive documentation that can be checked out. Mr. Massey was assisted on the medieval ancestries by a well known Medieval Genealogy scholar. << Is Joseph mentioned at all?>> Yes. Joseph, his two (yes!) wives, and all his children are discussed. It even shows some children of Joseph that Judge Massey hadn't identified. Again good documentation is provided. Some researchers, including myself, enjoy finding royal descents; some don't. Lest it be thought that I take this part of genealogy too seriously, let me state that a verified royal descent and $1.50 will get you a good cup of coffee at most restaurants! Best regards to all, Theron Smith.

I'm sorry, but I don't really have time to deal with all this right now. Would you please stop emailing me? Thanks.

YOu stated that Jonathan was the son of Thomas Massey. Which Thomas? from what part of NC? What info do you have on Thomas? Thanks. Carla Tate _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I am searching for any info on: Jonathan MASSEY (son of Thomas) B. about 1773 in NC D. unknown in IN?? He married: Francis (Franky) DAVIS on November 2, 1797 in Grainger county TN Francis(Franky) DAVIS (dau of John and Elizabeth (?)DAVIS b.about 1777 in NC d. unknown in IN?? Jonathan and Franky are last found in the Owen county 1850 census taking listed as: Jonathan 77 years old Franky 73 years old both born in NC living in the household with them is: Jane age 26 born KY Lydia age 13 born IN With Lydia's birth that would place them in IN about 1837. The total of children for this couple is seven: Issac born 1807 TN Lucy Ann born about 1809 TN Willis born about 1813 TN Jacob born October 6, 1814 KY Elizabeth born about 1816 KY Jane born about 1824 KY Lydia born about 1837 IN I would like to fill in some of these blanks and some of the "abouts" also find the info on the parents of Jonathan and Francis (DAVIS)MASSEY. Thanks for any help Debbie Jennings [email protected] "Following the footprints through time" Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD, VA,CAN,GER,ENG http://www.angelfire.com/in3/longagoandfaraway/index.html

--part1_49.9b64ee9.27fbd7d3_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I am forwarding this to list...Can anyone help her, this isnt my line so I dont know all that much abt it. She is needing to know what info has proven James Madison Massey as son of Nicholas Massey. My line was the James M Massey that was also in Hunt Co, TX but he was born June 1873/1876 TN ...anyone know him???? --part1_49.9b64ee9.27fbd7d3_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <[email protected]> Received: from rly-xb05.mx.aol.com (rly-xb05.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.106]) by air-xb04.mail.aol.com (v77_r1.36) with ESMTP; Tue, 27 Mar 2001 13:00:21 -0500 Received: from lepton.soltec.net (lepton.soltec.net [64.5.64.30]) by rly-xb05.mx.aol.com (v77_r1.36) with ESMTP; Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:59:45 -0500 Received: from default.soltec.net (ppp-34.cu.soltec.net [64.5.66.196]) by lepton.soltec.net (8.11.2/8.11.2) with ESMTP id f2RHuit21537 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:56:44 -0600 (CST) Message-Id: <[email protected]> X-Sender: [email protected] (Unverified) X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.0.2 Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:54:38 -0600 To: <[email protected]> From: Carol Climer <[email protected]> Subject: Massey Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Dear Ann, I saw your postings. I have just started working on my husband's Massay lines. Prior to this week, all we had was from a pamphlet about the Cavender Family. I have started with the Texas census and now I am checking the TN. This is what I have: James Madison Massay b. abt 1825 in SC(also listed as TN and NC) father b. SC, mother b.TN md 1) ? probably in TN. [ I so far have four candidates hopefully the TN census will help determine if any are possibilities. I have no documentation of a first marriage, just the ages of the two children with them in Texas in 1860 and the date of his marriage to Margaret Ann Smith, and given the wide age difference] Pathena J. b. abt 1852 TN (f) Brittiana b. abt 1854 TN (these two appear in the TX census with him and his second wife. 2) Margaret Ann Smith b. 1835/1836 AL (both parents b. NC according to 1880 TX census) md 22 sep 1856 Fannin Co.,TX (family is on the TX census, 1860,1870,1880) in Hunt co. Lawson B. b. abt 1859 TX [ he may have marries G.E. Pile 27 Feb 1879, Hunt) D.N. b. abt 1861 TX [ md? R.A. Buchanan 25Dec 1881, Hunt) Henry M. b. abt 1865 TX d. aft 1959 of Dallas Sarah Elizabeth b 22 Sep 1867 Caddo Mills,Hunt,TX d. 24 Jun 1963 md. Joseph Calvin Cavender 29 Jun 1882 Hunt parents of 14 children, I believe she raised 11 of these. This is where we are connected, I have sketchy info - my husband was raised in another state after his father died. J. M. b. abt 1875 Tx [father is listed in 1880 as from KY but the enumerator may have made a slip when he started a new page, oir may be like Laura] As you can see we k

I have a Charles Massey b.c. 1845 in Ohio. Family settled in Moultrie County IL I believe via IN by 1860. Charles was a brother to Ggrandfather Isaac, so have parents and other siblings. But know nothing about Charles. Michelle

I am searching for info on Masseys from the area around Gallatin Co.IL or Posey Co IN. Anywhere within a 100 mile radius I suppose. All I have is that my Great grandfather, Charles E. Massey came from that area, "near where the rivers fork". He married a Donia Matney. I have no dates other than 1885-1898. Another set of Masseys I am researching also came from the area and may be related. They married Stikes or Stites and a lady whose last name was Joachim, those are about all I have to go on at the moment. I'm waiting for more info from family. Darlene --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.243 / Virus Database: 118 - Release Date: 3/30/01

Looking for any information on Frederick MASSEY who on the 1881 census (below) was living in Newington. His wife was Hannah (HARRISON). Three of his children were born in Lambeth. 1881 Census Dwelling: 11 Lower Bland St Census Place: Newington, Surrey, England Frederick MASSEY M 45 M Soho, Middlesex, England Hannah MASSEY M 41 F Mile End, Middlesex, England Hannah A. MASSEY U 18 F Lambeth, Surrey, England Charlotte MASSEY U 17 F Lambeth, Surrey, England Frederick MASSEY 10 M Lambeth, Surrey, England Charlotte COTTRELL M 73 F Bethnal G, Middlesex, England

Someone posted that Jonathan of Grainger Co. TN was the son of Thomas Massey. Which Thomas is that? The one that was the son of Frederick and Millie Chamblee and lived in Wake Co. NC? Thanks. Carla _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I am searching for any info on: Jonathan MASSEY (son of Thomas) B. about 1773 in NC D. unknown in IN?? He married: Francis (Franky) DAVIS on November 2, 1797 in Grainger county TN Francis(Franky) DAVIS (dau of John and Elizabeth (?)DAVIS b.about 1777 in NC d. unknown in IN?? Jonathan and Franky are last found in the Owen county 1850 census taking listed as: Jonathan 77 years old Franky 73 years old both born in NC living in the household with them is: Jane age 26 born KY Lydia age 13 born IN With Lydia's birth that would place them in IN about 1837. The total of children for this couple is seven: Issac born 1807 TN Lucy Ann born about 1809 TN Willis born about 1813 TN Jacob born October 6, 1814 KY Elizabeth born about 1816 KY Jane born about 1824 KY Lydia born about 1837 IN I would like to fill in some of these blanks and some of the "abouts" also find the info on the parents of Jonathan and Francis (DAVIS)MASSEY. Thanks for any help Debbie Jennings [email protected] "Following the footprints through time" Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD, VA,CAN,GER,ENG http://www.angelfire.com/in3/longagoandfaraway/index.html

I think I may want to purchase one/some of the MASSEY books out there but I am wondering if my family is in any? Anyone with any or all of the books, could you please see if there is a Daniel Massey from Leeds Co., Ontario who married Angeline or Angelina HAYNES and their son John Massey (abt 1809) who married Julia Ann ROWLEY and their son Charles Edgar Massey/Masscey who married Dorothy Ann HAYWARD and their son John "Fred" Frederich Massey/Masscey who married Ora Catherine Clark and their son was Elman Russell Massey/Masscey who married Nettie Elizabeth RANNALS whose son is my father, Carl Eugene Massey (4/2/1925) still living. Any idea of these? Which book/books should I buy? Thank you in advance for any help regarding these Masseys. Mary Lou (Massey)