Julie wrote: >> Richard's father was Charles Massey b. abt 1771 in Franklin Co. NC and died aft.1840 in Laurence Co.TN His wife was Jane Montgomery abt.1794 daughter of Hugh Montgomery<< Many think Charles Massey was Charles(4) Massey son of Hezekiah(3), but this link has not been rigorously proven. We are on firmer ground in placing Hezekiah(3) as son of Hezekiah (2) son of Richard(1) Massey who has been convincigly placed as our emmigrant ancestor. Theron Smith 6-great grandson of Richard(2), brother of Hezekiah(2)