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Abner Massey 1816–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1816

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Homer, Banks County, Georgia, USA

Father: Seaborn Jr

Mother: Prudence None

Spouse(s): Sarah Ragsdale

Children(s): James Massey, Mary Massey

In 1816, Abner Massey entered the world in South Carolina, born to Seaborn Massey Jr And Prudence. In 1840, Abner Massey resided in District 284, Franklin, Georgia, USA. In 1850, Abner Massey resided in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA. Abner Massey married Sarah Ragsdale, and had children including James Franklin Massey, Mary E Massey. Abner Massey passed away in 1880 in Homer, Banks County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1816, Abner Massey entered the world in South Carolina, born to Seaborn Massey Jr And Prudence.
  • In 1840, Abner Massey resided in District 284, Franklin, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Abner Massey resided in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA.
  • Abner Massey married Sarah Ragsdale, and had children including James Franklin Massey, Mary E Massey.
  • Abner Massey passed away in 1880 in Homer, Banks County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Seaborn Jr
1775–1827
Birth Location: , Wake, North Carolina, USA
SJ
Prudence None
1790–1840
Birth Location: Of, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Ragsdale
1815–1891
Birth Location: Georgia
SR

Children(s)

James Massey
1849–1937
Birth Location: GA
JM
Mary Massey
1841–
Birth Location: Georgia
MM

Abner Massey's Ancestors

Self
Abner Massey
1816–1880
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Seaborn Massey Jr
1775–1827
, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Prudence
1790–1840
Of, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Seaborn Massey
1753–1827
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Massey
1730–1783
Judith Collir
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Massey
1696–1740
Anne Pettipool
1693–1770

Abner Massey's Descendants

1.
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Abner Massey (abt 1816–1880) m. Sarah Ragsdale (1815–15 June 1891)
  1. 1. James (Franklin) Massey 1849–1937
  2. 2. Mary (E.) Massey 1841–

Abner Massey's Timeline

7 Records

1816
abt 1816
Birth of Abner Massey in South Carolina
South Carolina
1840
1840
Age 24
Abner Massey resided here in District 284, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 284, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 34
Abner Massey resided here in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 44
Abner Massey resided here in Militia District 8, Banks, Georgia, USA
Militia District 8, Banks, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 54
Abner Massey resided here in Subdivision 51, Franklin, Georgia, United States
Subdivision 51, Franklin, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 64
Death of Abner Massey in Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Franklin County, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 64
Abner Massey resided here in District 1210, Banks, Georgia, USA
District 1210, Banks, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1816
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M432_70; Page: 243A; Image: 14
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Militia District 8, Banks, Georgia; Roll: M653_111; Page: 316; Image: 316; Family History Library Film: 803111
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 51, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 37B; Image: 293; Family History Library Film: 545649
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1210, Banks, Georgia; Roll: 133; Family History Film: 1254133; Page: 336A; Enumeration District: 002; Image: 0671
    [5] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Homer, Banks County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 25 Feb 1863
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1210, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1210, Banks, Georgia; Roll: 133; Family History Film: 1254133; Page: 336A; Enumeration District: 002; Image: 0671

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 51, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 37B; Image: 293; Family History Library Film: 545649

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 51, Franklin, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 51, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 37B; Image: 293; Family History Library Film: 545649

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Militia District 8, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Militia District 8, Banks, Georgia; Roll: M653_111; Page: 316; Image: 316; Family History Library Film: 803111

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M432_70; Page: 243A; Image: 14

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 284, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 284, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 41; Page: 341; Image: 709; Family History Library Film: 0007043
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