YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

David Holland Messer 1928 – 2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1928

Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Death Date: 3 Jan 2001

Death Location: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina

Father: David Messer

Mother: Ruth Turner

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of David Holland Messer Jr. began in 1928 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. In 1930, David Holland Messer Jr. resided in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. In 1940, David Holland Messer Jr. resided in Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. David Holland Messer Jr. passed away in 2001 in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina.

Find more search results for David Messer
DM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of David Holland Messer Jr. began in 1928 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • In 1930, David Holland Messer Jr. resided in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • In 1940, David Holland Messer Jr. resided in Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • David Holland Messer Jr. passed away in 2001 in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Messer's Ancestors

Self
David Messer
1928 – 2001
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Parents
David Holland Messer
1899 – 1972
Greenbrier, Sevier, Tennessee
Ruth (Belle) Turner
1905 – 1968
South Carolina
Grandparents
William (Washington Joseph) Messer
1876 – 1959
Sevier, Tennessee
Mary (Jane) Reece
1875 – 1963
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
William (Clarence) Turner
1873 – 1940
Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina
Carrie Morris
1879 – 1958
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James Messer
1846 – 1905
Rachel Barnes
1854 – 1920
Thomas Reece
Ellie Akins
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Messer
1822 – 1899
Elizabeth Palmer
1825 – 1887
Henry Barnes
1827 – 1864
Catherine Caldwell
1827 – 1947

David Messer's Timeline

4 Records

1928
6 Jan 1928
Birth of David Holland Messer Jr. in Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 2
David Holland Messer Jr. resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
David Holland Messer Jr. resided here in Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
2001
3 Jan 2001
Age 73
Death of David Holland Messer Jr. in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina
Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1928
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 1705; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 386.0.
    [2] North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000
    [3] U.S. Public Records Index
    [4] U.S. Public Records Index
    [5] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004, Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics; Certificate: .
    [7] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [8] Social Security Death Index, Number: 243-34-8243; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2914; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 36-32

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 2001
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004, Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics; Certificate: .
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 243-34-8243; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2914; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 36-32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004, Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 1705; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 386.0.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE