This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DCB_NWH Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.massey/1701.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Dave, I have not been able to link up all of the Masseys, but this is what I have: - My wife's ancestor was Elizabeth Massey Varnham, baptised in Coleorton in 1817, daughter of John Varnham and Mary Massey, born c1789. Elizabeth's sister, Grace, was baptised in a Methodist church in 1827 and her mother is described as the daughter of Joseph Massey and Mary. In Breedon churchyard there are six graves of a Massey family of Griffydam: - 1. Joseph Massey, d 1805 age 78, wife his wife, Ann, d 1786. Ann is described as the daughter of Samuel Bonsor and Jane. 2. John Massey, the son of Joseph and Ann, d 1798, age 53. 3. Thomas Massey, the son of Joseph and Ann, d 1791, age 22. 4. Mary Mee, daughter of Joseph Massey and Ann, d 1837, age 80. 5. Joseph Massey, d 1818, age 67. 6. Elizabeth Wheatley, the daughter of Joseph and Ann Massey, d 1796, age 30. There is an Elizabeth Massey, baptised in Worthington in 1795, who could be the sister on Mary, and I was wondering if John, b c1800, could be their brother. John Varnham was the son of Thomas Varnham and Rebecca Bonsor, who might be related to Jane, the wife of Joseph Massey. John Varnham's sister, Hannah, married William Stenson of Coleorton. There are several graves in Coleorton churchyard but the spelling is always Stinson. There are also some later Stinson graves in Swannington. I have pictures of all of the graves, which I can email to you, if of interest. I also have access to a tree which has the family of Thomas Massey, the son of John and Ann Stinson. Regards, David Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.