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Clarence Chester Massey 1913–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 August 1913

Birth Location: Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA

Death Date: 30 August 1996

Death Location: Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA

Father: Charles Massey

Mother: Ollie Tapley

Spouse(s): Lettie Massey

Children(s):

In 1913, Clarence Chester Massey entered the world in Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA, born to Charles Newton Massey And Ollie Tapley. In 1930, Clarence Chester Massey resided in Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, USA. In 1935, Clarence Chester Massey resided in Navarro, Texas. Clarence Chester Massey married Lettie Massey, and had children including Homer Gene Massey, Tuynene Massey. Clarence Chester Massey passed away in 1996 in Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Clarence Chester Massey entered the world in Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA, born to Charles Newton Massey And Ollie Tapley.
  • In 1930, Clarence Chester Massey resided in Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Clarence Chester Massey resided in Navarro, Texas.
  • Clarence Chester Massey married Lettie Massey, and had children including Homer Gene Massey, Tuynene Massey.
  • Clarence Chester Massey passed away in 1996 in Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Massey
1888–1915
Birth Location: Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA
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Ollie Tapley
1888–1970
Birth Location: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
OT

Spouses(s)

Lettie Massey
1919–
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Clarence Massey's Ancestors

Self
Clarence Massey
1913–1996
Birth Place: Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA
Parents
Charles Newton Massey
1888–1915
Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA
Ollie Tapley
1888–1970
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William (Aven) Massey
1835–1912
Henry, Georgia, United States
Mary (Jane) Williams
1855–1910
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Robert (Edward) Tapley
1868–1940
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Susie (Eugenia) Courtney
1871–1951
Polk, Texas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Berry Massey
1806–1846
Elmira Cole
1813–1900
Robert Williams
1797–1870
Malinda
1817–1870
Benjamin Tapley
1827–1870
Martha Coleman
1830–1880
Amos Courtney
1830–1874
Sarah Burnaman
1841–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Massey
1774–1838
Elizabeth Privette
1776–1808
Isaiah Cole
1780–1860
Mary Cole
1785–1860
Frederick Williams
1764–1841
William Tapley
1799–
Winiford Howdershell
1800–1872
Wiley Coleman
1792–1835
Nancy Elam
1793–1865
Emily Johnson
1822–1870

Clarence Massey's Timeline

7 Records

1913
31 August 1913
Birth of Clarence Chester Massey in Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA
Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Clarence Chester Massey resided here in Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Clarence Chester Massey resided here in Navarro, Texas
Navarro, Texas
1935
1935-1993
Age 22
Clarence Chester Massey resided here in Canton, TX
Canton, TX
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
Clarence Chester Massey resided here in Navarro, Texas, United States
Navarro, Texas, United States
1995
1995
Age 82
Clarence Chester Massey resided here in Athens, TX
Athens, TX
1996
30 August 1996
Age 83
Death of Clarence Chester Massey in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 August 1913
    Event Place: Roane, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] Texas, Birth Certificates
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: T627_4113; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 175-26
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 463-20-2909; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas; Roll: 2355; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 414.0; FHL microfilm: 2342089
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [8] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas; Roll: 2355; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 414.0; FHL microfilm: 2342089

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Navarro, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: T627_4113; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 175-26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Canton, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Navarro, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: T627_4113; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 175-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Athens, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 August 1996
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 463-20-2909; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012
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