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Elisha Messenger 1756–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1756

Birth Location: Simsbury, CT

Death Date: 1851

Death Location: West Virginia, USA

Father: Isaac Messenger

Mother: Hannah Alford

Spouse(s): Hays None

Children(s): David Messenger, William Messenger, James Messenger, Mary Messenger, Marynda Messenger, Henry Messenger

In 1756, Elisha Messenger entered the world in Simsbury, CT, born to Isaac Messenger And Hannah Alford. In 1741, Elisha Messenger resided in Connecticut, USA. Elisha Messenger married Hays, and had children including David Chandler Messenger, Henry H Messenger, James Messenger, Mary Ann Messenger, Marynda Messenger, William C Messenger. Elisha Messenger passed away in 1851 in West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1756, Elisha Messenger entered the world in Simsbury, CT, born to Isaac Messenger And Hannah Alford.
  • In 1741, Elisha Messenger resided in Connecticut, USA.
  • Elisha Messenger married Hays, and had children including David Chandler Messenger, Henry H Messenger, James Messenger, Mary Ann Messenger, Marynda Messenger, William C Messenger.
  • Elisha Messenger passed away in 1851 in West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Messenger
1717–1801
Birth Location: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Hannah Alford
1724–1811
Birth Location: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Hays None
1756–1849
Birth Location: , , Delaware, USA
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Children(s)

David Messenger
1808–1893
Birth Location: Morgan twp, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Messenger
1804–
Birth Location: Pennslyvania, USA
WM
James Messenger
1810–1876
Birth Location: , Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
JM
Mary Messenger
1811–1872
Birth Location: Jefferson, Greene Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Marynda Messenger
1806–1872
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Henry Messenger
1818–1893
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HM

Elisha Messenger's Ancestors

Self
Elisha Messenger
1756–1851
Birth Place: Simsbury, CT
Parents
Isaac Messenger
1717–1801
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hannah Alford
1724–1811
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Messenger
1687–1763
Windsor, CT
Catherine Holcomb
1689–1769
Granbury, , Connecticut, USA
Nathaniel Alford
1698–1769
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Experience Holcomb
1706–1774
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Messenger
1651–1700
Rebecca Kelsey
1659–1678
Nathaniel Holcombe
1648–1722
Mary Bliss
1651–1722
Josias Alford
1649–1722
Hannah Westover
1668–1753
Joshua Holcomb
1672–1727
Hannah Carrington
1675–1708
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Messenger
1617–1688
Dorcas Bosworth
1620–1702
Mark Kelsey
1632–1723
Rebecca Hoskins
1634–1683
Thomas Holcomb
1605–1657
Elizabeth Ferguson
1617–1679
Nathaniel Bliss
1622–1654
Catherine Chapin
1626–1712
Benedict Alvord
1619–1683
Jane Newton
1622–1715
Jonah Westover
1628–1708
Ann Griswold
1642–1714
Joshua Holcomb
1640–1690
Ruth Sherwood
1648–1699
John Carrington
1640–1690
Elizabeth Clark
1653–1690

Elisha Messenger's Descendants

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Elisha Messenger (1756–1851) m. Hays (abt 1756–31 Oct 1849)
  1. 1. David (Chandler) Messenger 1808–1893 m. Sarah 1807–
  2. 2. William (C.) Messenger 1804–
  3. 3. James Messenger 1810–1876
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1811–1872
  5. 5. Marynda Messenger 1806–1872
  6. 6. Henry (H.) Messenger 1818–1893 m. Mary Messenger 1812–1883
    1. 1. Sarah Golden 1851–1904 m. Charles (Hartland) Golden 1847–
      1. 1. Walter (S) Golden 1884–
      2. 2. Theodore (T) Golden 1879–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Leonard 1848–1929 m. Oliver (Porter) Leonard 1840–1915
      1. 1. Stella (Pearl) Leonard 1891–
      2. 2. Harvey (Ray) Leonard 1888–
      3. 3. Blanche (Elizabeth) Leonard 1885–
      4. 4. Adaline (Bell) Leonard 1883–
      5. 5. Fannie Leonard 1878–
      6. 6. Ida Leonard 1875–
      7. 7. Frank Leonard 1872–
      8. 8. Mary (Etta) Leonard 1869–
    3. 3. William (R) Messenger 1845–1848
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1843–1925 m. D (Wesley) Sallars 1844–1921
    5. 5. John Messenger 1841–1923 m. Harriet (Louisa) Whipkey 1856–1900
      1. 1. Agnus Messenger 1894–
      2. 2. Grace Messenger 1891–
      3. 3. Ora Messenger 1885–
      4. 4. Columbia Messenger 1882–
      5. 5. Mattie Messenger 1880–
      6. 6. Dot Messenger 1878–
      7. 7. Harry (H) Messenger 1876–1952 m. Carrie (Love) Liston 1880–
        1. 1. Donald (Grove) Messenger 1902–1955
        2. 2. Harry (Fane) Messenger 1909–1985
        3. 3. John (William) Messenger 1922–1989
    6. 6. James Messenger 1838–1910 m. Elizabeth (Sarah) Anthony 1844–1909
      1. 1. Mary (Bell) Messenger 1867–1957
      2. 2. Fanny (Fern) Messenger 1868–1921
      3. 3. Flora Messenger 1869–1887
      4. 4. Agnes (A) Messenger 1872–1952
      5. 5. Joseph (Henry) Messenger 1874–1935 m. Theodosia (Grace) Beal 1882–1913 m. Ina (V.) Lawson 1893–1990
        1. 1. Wilma (Fern) Messenger 1900–1967
        2. 2. Leo Messenger 1902–1975
        3. 3. Loyd (J.) Messenger 1909–1975
      6. 6. James (A) Messenger 1877–1925 m. Rose (Elizabeth) SKODA 1887–1968
        1. 1. Mildred (Mary) MESSENGER 1910–1992
        2. 2. Glenn (James) MESSENGER 1914–1970
        3. 3. Wayne (Franklin) MESSENGER 1916–2000
      7. 7. Jesse (Leasure) Messenger 1880–1966 m. Maud (Inez) Showalter 1884–1966
        1. 1. Lester (F.) Messenger 1907–1991
        2. 2. Bernice (E.) Messenger 1913–
        3. 3. Darl (J.) Messenger 1915–1998
        4. 4. Keith (S.) Messenger 1922–1975
        5. 5. Juanita (M.) Messenger 1925–
      8. 8. William (Murdy) Messenger 1884–1955 m. Hazel (Pearl) Duble 1895–
        1. 1. Homer (R.) Messenger 1914–1980
        2. 2. Opal (Mae) Messenger 1916–1916
        3. 3. Cecil (M.) Messenger 1919–2004
        4. 4. Lewis (V.) Messenger 1921–1991
    7. 7. Henry (H.) Messenger 1857–1934 m. Matilda Carroll 1856–1905 m. Mary (N) Messenger 1893–1979
      1. 1. Charles (R) Messenger 1882–1962
      2. 2. Margaret (E.) Messenger 1882–
      3. 3. Evelyn Messenger 1918–1993 m. Frank (Anthony) Resciniti 1903–1985
      4. 4. Henry (H) Messenger 1912–1991 m. Ida Kranyick 1920–2006 m. Margaret Messenger 1910–1981
        1. 1. Joan (Elizabeth) Messenger 1937–2016 m. Samuel (Vance) Bungard 1934–2015
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1939–2003
      5. 5. William (S) Messenger 1914–1970 m. Ina (Bertha) Jones 1914–2010

Elisha Messenger's Timeline

8 Records

1741
1741-1769
Elisha Messenger resided here in Connecticut, USA
Connecticut, USA
1756
1756
Birth of Elisha Messenger in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1756
1756
Birth of Elisha Messenger in Simsbury, CT
Simsbury, CT
1776
1776
Age 20
Birth of Elisha Messenger in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 34
Elisha Messenger resided here in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
1800
1800
Age 44
Elisha Messenger resided here in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut
Granby, Hartford, Connecticut
1815
1815
Age 59
Elisha Messenger was married in United States
United States
1851
1851
Age 95
Death of Elisha Messenger in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Simsbury, CT
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1756; Birth city: Simsbury; Birth state: CT.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford Co, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1741-1769
    Event Place: Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut Historical Society Collections, Volumes VIII-IX, XI, XIII, XV-XVII, and XIX

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 405; Image: 361; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Granby, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Granby, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 1; Page: 520; Image: 275; Family History Library Film: 205618

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Messenger family in Portage and Geauga Counties, Ohio, New Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Preston, West Virginia, USA
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