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Charles S Messer 1799–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Apr 1799

Birth Location: Roberson, North Carolina, USa

Death Date: 15 May 1862

Death Location: Henry, Alabama, United States,

Father: Peter Messer

Mother: Piety None

Spouse(s): Matilda Messer, Elizabeth Locke

Children(s): Drucilla Messer, Rebecca Messer, Elizabeth Messer, Margaret Messer, Jesse Messer, Sarah Messer, Silas Messer, Joseph Messer, Nancy Messer, John Messer, Alfred Messer, Allen Messer

Charles S Messer was born in 1799 in Roberson, North Carolina, USa, the child of Peter Messer And Piety. In 1830, Charles S Messer resided in Henry, Alabama, USA. In 1850, Charles S Messer resided in Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA. Charles S Messer married Elizabeth Betsy Locke, Matilda Messer, and had children including Alfred Messer, Allen Thomas Messer, Drucilla Jane Messer, Elizabeth Messer, Jesse Messer, John Messer, Joseph Messer, Margaret Messer, Nancy Messer, Rebecca Ann Messer, Sarah Messer, Silas Messer. Charles S Messer passed away in 1862 in Henry, Alabama, United States,.

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Biography

  • Charles S Messer was born in 1799 in Roberson, North Carolina, USa, the child of Peter Messer And Piety.
  • In 1830, Charles S Messer resided in Henry, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1850, Charles S Messer resided in Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA.
  • Charles S Messer married Elizabeth Betsy Locke, Matilda Messer, and had children including Alfred Messer, Allen Thomas Messer, Drucilla Jane Messer, Elizabeth Messer, Jesse Messer, John Messer, Joseph Messer, Margaret Messer, Nancy Messer, Rebecca Ann Messer, Sarah Messer, Silas Messer.
  • Charles S Messer passed away in 1862 in Henry, Alabama, United States,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Messer's Ancestors

Self
Charles Messer
1799–1862
Birth Place: Roberson, North Carolina, USa
Parents
Peter Messer
1770–1832
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Piety
1783–1860
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Henry Messer
1736–1791
Virginia, United States
Hannah Messer
1745–
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Messer
1718–1763
Dorothy Simmons
1715–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Margaret Suggs
1696–1772

Charles Messer's Descendants

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Charles (S) Messer (27 Apr 1799–15 May 1862) m. Matilda Messer (Abt 1819–) m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Locke (1800–2 May 1841)
  1. 1. Drucilla (Jane) Messer 1838–1900
    1. 1. Charles (William) Pettis 1867–1935
      1. 1. Joseph (David Andrew) Pettis 1897–1978
        1. 1. Joseph (D) Pettis 1933–1995
    2. 2. Jessie (W) Pettis 1868–
      1. 1. John (Thomas) Pettis 1905–1973
        1. 1. James (Earl “Buck”) Pettis 1932–1957
  2. 2. Rebecca (Ann) Messer 1836–1855
  3. 3. Elizabeth Messer 1829–1852
  4. 4. Margaret Messer 1834–
  5. 5. Jesse Messer 1820–1878
  6. 6. Sarah Messer 1825–
  7. 7. Silas Messer 1832–1863
  8. 8. Joseph Messer 1823–1945
  9. 9. Nancy Messer 1855–1927 m. George (W.) McClenny 1849–1934
    1. 1. William (Charley) McClenny 1871–1962
      1. 1. Thelma (Isabell) McClenny 1908–1969
        1. 1. Charles (Mack) Gray 1935–2015
    2. 2. Bonnie (Lee) Skeen 1896–1984
    3. 3. Kansas (Lavonia) McCleney 1883–1972 m. Henry (M) Varnham 1884–
      1. 1. William (Henry) Varnham 1925–1993
      2. 2. Juanita (Clois) Varnhan 1906–1990 m. Fred (C.) Arnold 1903–
      3. 3. May (R) Varnhan 1910–
    4. 4. L (John) Mccleney 1876–
    5. 5. Nita Mccleney 1880–
    6. 6. Georgia Mccleney 1886–
    7. 7. Sam Mccleney 1889–
    8. 8. Henry Mccleney 1893–1962
  10. 10. John Messer 1830–1867
    1. 1. Joseph (Stephen) Messer 1853–1938
      1. 1. Laura (Jane) Messer 1874–1964
        1. 1. William (Arvin) Crutchfield 1891–1971
  11. 11. Alfred Messer 1857–
  12. 12. Allen (Thomas) Messer 1860–

Charles Messer's Timeline

5 Records

1799
27 Apr 1799
Birth of Charles S Messer in Roberson, North Carolina, USa
Roberson, North Carolina, USa
1830
1830
Age 31
Charles S Messer resided here in Henry, Alabama, USA
Henry, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Charles S Messer resided here in Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA
Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Charles S Messer resided here in Rowville, Henry, Alabama
Rowville, Henry, Alabama
1862
15 May 1862
Age 63
Death of Charles S Messer in Henry, Alabama, United States,
Henry, Alabama, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1799
    Event Place: Roberson, North Carolina, USa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rowville, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M653_11; Page: 202; Family History Library Film: 803011
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M432_6; Page: 412B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Henry, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 2; Page: 313; Family History Library Film: 0002329

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama State Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M432_6; Page: 412B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rowville, Henry, Alabama
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rowville, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M653_11; Page: 202; Family History Library Film: 803011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama CIVIL War Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1862
    Event Place: Henry, Alabama, United States,

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