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Frances (Franky) Lowe 1805–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: (West) Virginia, USA

Death Date: BEF 1870

Death Location: Wayne County, (West) Virginia, USA

Father: Daniel Lowe

Mother: Hannah Baber

Spouse(s): Stephen Messer

Children(s): Martha (Brewer), Hanie Messer, Elizabeth Messer, Patsey Messer, Martha Messer, Haney Messer, Margaret Messer, Bryant Messer, Jesse Messer, George Messer, Rueben Messer, Morgan Messer, Moses Messer

The story of Frances (Franky) Lowe began in 1805 in (West) Virginia, USA. In 1850, Frances (Franky) Lowe resided in Age: 50, District 32, Logan, Virginia. In 1850, Frances (Franky) Lowe resided in District 32, Logan, Virginia. Frances (Franky) Lowe married Stephen Messer, and had children including Bryant Messer, Elizabeth Messer, George Washington Messer, Haney Messer, Hanie Haney Messer, Jesse Messer, Margaret Messer, Martha Jane Messer, Martha Jane Messer Brewer, Morgan Messer, Moses Messer, Patsey Messer, Rueben Messer. Frances (Franky) Lowe passed away in 1870 in Wayne County, (West) Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Frances (Franky) Lowe began in 1805 in (West) Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Frances (Franky) Lowe resided in Age: 50, District 32, Logan, Virginia.
  • In 1850, Frances (Franky) Lowe resided in District 32, Logan, Virginia.
  • Frances (Franky) Lowe married Stephen Messer, and had children including Bryant Messer, Elizabeth Messer, George Washington Messer, Haney Messer, Hanie Haney Messer, Jesse Messer, Margaret Messer, Martha Jane Messer, Martha Jane Messer Brewer, Morgan Messer, Moses Messer, Patsey Messer, Rueben Messer.
  • Frances (Franky) Lowe passed away in 1870 in Wayne County, (West) Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frances Lowe's Ancestors

Self
Frances Lowe
1805–1870
Birth Place: (West) Virginia, USA
Parents
Daniel Lowe
1790–1859
Lowesville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Hannah (Delilah) Baber
1794–1852
Clark, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
John Lowe
1762–1826
Lowesville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Frankey Adams
1775–
Reddies River, Surry, North Carolina, United States
Obadiah Baber
1760–1822
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Hannah (Delilah) Martin
1761–1844
Goochland, Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Lowe
1734–1767
Catherine McKenny
1734–
Charles Adams
1747–1783
Elizabeth Hopper
1757–
Thomas Baber
1720–1778
Elizabeth Lawson
1719–1778
John Martin
1740–1821
Rachel Pace
1735–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Lowe
1705–
margaret farr
1714–1792
Peter Keenon
1756–1814
Charles Adams
1711–1780
Anna Hooper
1727–1778
Thomas Hopper
1730–1777
Elizabeth Proffitt
1738–1767
Thomas Baber
1690–1788
Elizabeth Hutchins
1690–
John Lawson
1690–1761
Mary Dew
1695–1740
Valentine Martin
1710–1760
Jane Bridgewater
1710–1778
Joseph Pace
1698–1765
Ann Basford
1698–1765

Frances Lowe's Descendants

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Frances ((Franky)) Lowe (1805–BEF 1870) m. Stephen Messer (1787–BEF 1870)
  1. 1. Martha (Jane Messer) (Brewer) 1832–1910
  2. 2. Hanie ((Haney)) Messer 1822–1900
  3. 3. Elizabeth Messer 1829–1918 m. Jacob (M.) Marcum 1823– m. John (Preston) Damron 1827–1883
    1. 1. Jacob (M.) Marcum 1862–
    2. 2. Rebecca Marcum 1865–
    3. 3. James (M) Damron 1862–
    4. 4. Alen (J.) Marcum 1867–
    5. 5. Andrew Marcum 1856–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Marcum 1863–
    7. 7. Nancy (J) Damron 1862–
    8. 8. Rhoda Damron 1870–
    9. 9. Bethany Damron 1863–
    10. 10. Marian Damron 1851–
    11. 11. John Damron 1866–
  4. 4. Patsey Messer 1839–1880 m. Tom Muncey 1835–
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Messer 1832–1947 m. Calvin Brewer 1830–1880
    1. 1. Margarrette Brewer 1853–1941 m. Elias Workman 1858–
      1. 1. Eliza Workman 1877–1958 m. Jacob Messer 1873–1953
    2. 2. Lydia Brewer 1848– m. Russell Perry 1933–2009
    3. 3. Mary (Catharine) Brewer 1852–
    4. 4. Lou (Emma) Brewer 1857–
    5. 5. John Brewer 1866–
    6. 6. David (C) Brewer 1860–
    7. 7. Louisa Brewer 1861–1937
    8. 8. Jane ("Jinsy") Brewer 1848–1922
    9. 9. Samuel Brewer 1868–1910
    10. 10. Cilvester Brewer 1874–1946
    11. 11. Frances Brewer 1862–
    12. 12. Calvin Brewer 1872–1955
  6. 6. Haney Messer 1823–1900 m. David (Chester) Maine 1810–1852
    1. 1. Martha (Ann) Maine 1845–1898
    2. 2. Louisa (Jane) Maine 1843–1877
    3. 3. William (Henry) Maine 1847–1872
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Maine 1841–
    5. 5. William Southers 1849–
    6. 6. Susan (Cambell) Maine 1849–1877
  7. 7. Margaret Messer 1836– m. James (M.) Lowe 1830–
    1. 1. Amanda Lowe 1858–
    2. 2. Frances ((Franky)) Lowe 1855–1940
    3. 3. John Lowe 1860–
  8. 8. Bryant Messer 1824–1911 m. Charlotte (Martha) Davis 1839– m. Patsy Newsome 1836–1880 m. Jane (Yantis) Workman 1856–1895
    1. 1. Handy Messer 1875–1950 m. John Muncy 1865–
      1. 1. Charlie (A) Vance 1896–
      2. 2. Lyda Vance 1898–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Vance 1897–1957
      4. 4. Cora Vance 1906–
      5. 5. Lou Vance 1906–
    2. 2. Gideon (D) Messer 1875–1946 m. Martha Block 1880–1946
      1. 1. Lutisha Messer 1903–
      2. 2. Lonnie Messer 1905–1994
      3. 3. Henry Messer 1902–
    3. 3. Haney Messer 1884–1950
    4. 4. Lucinda Messer 1856–
    5. 5. William Messer 1858–
    6. 6. George (Washington) Messer 1868–1929
    7. 7. Pattie (Workman -) Messer 1879–
    8. 8. Morgan Messer 1853–
    9. 9. Leticia ((Letty)) Messer 1858–1948
    10. 10. Daniel Messer 1864–
    11. 11. Evaline Messer 1862–1880
    12. 12. Randy ((or Handy) Workman -) Messer 1877–
    13. 13. W. (Riley) Messer 1886–
    14. 14. Rease (Browning) Messer 1860–
    15. 15. Lucinda ((Lurinda?)) Messer 1892–
    16. 16. Nancy Messer 1855–
    17. 17. Isom Messer 1873–
    18. 18. Melvina (Workman -) Messer 1878–
    19. 19. Chloe ((Clora)) Messer 1866–
  9. 9. Jesse Messer 1835–1870 m. Martha Combs 1839–1900
    1. 1. Reuben Messer 1857–1949
    2. 2. Benjamin Messer 1861–1936
    3. 3. Susan Messer 1865–1944
    4. 4. Louanna Messer 1865–
    5. 5. Emaline Messer 1868–
  10. 10. George (Washington) Messer 1828– m. Clarissa ('Clary' Marcum) Allen 1825–1900
    1. 1. Alpha Messer 1865– m. Rhuben Workman 1861–
      1. 1. Preston Workman 1901–
      2. 2. Bob (S) Workman 1905–
      3. 3. Mildred Workman 1895–
      4. 4. Thurs (A) Workman 1889–
      5. 5. Elmer Workman 1902–
      6. 6. John (Henry) Workman 1891–
      7. 7. Columbia (J) Workman 1892–
    2. 2. James (M) Messer 1853–
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Messer 1860–
    4. 4. Amanda Messer 1849–
    5. 5. Martha Messer 1858–
    6. 6. Clarinda Messer 1855–
    7. 7. Samuel ('Sam') Messer 1880–1970
    8. 8. Stephen Messer 1851–1917
    9. 9. Polley Messer 1862–
  11. 11. Rueben Messer 1818–1890 m. Sarah Laws 1823–1890
    1. 1. Jane Messer 1851–
    2. 2. Milly Messer 1844–1910
    3. 3. Sythia ((Cynthia)) Messer 1841–1900 m. John Bailey 1839–1928
      1. 1. Robert Bailey 1880–
      2. 2. William Bailey 1872–
      3. 3. Sara Bailey 1864–
      4. 4. Celia (Ann) Bailey 1867–1946
      5. 5. George Bailey 1874–
      6. 6. Martha (Jane) Bailey 1864–1900
      7. 7. James (D) Bailey 1858–
      8. 8. Rheuben Bailey 1876–
      9. 9. John (H.) Bailey 1870–
    4. 4. Austin Messer 1848–1923 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Farley 1849–1944 m. Lucinda (Jane) Collins 1850–1878
      1. 1. Ella (S.) Messer 1888–
      2. 2. Flora Messer 1885–
      3. 3. Flo Funk 1883–1978
      4. 4. Marrtha (J.) Messer 1880–
    5. 5. James (M) Messer 1840–1912 m. Margaret ((Peggy) Jane) Vance 1862–1959 m. Pricy (J) Smith 1865–1890
      1. 1. Cordia (A) Messer 1895–1979 m. Harry Dorten 1891–
        1. 1. Curtis Dorton 1921–
        2. 2. Harry Dorton 1925–
        3. 3. Peggy Dorten 1919–1972
        4. 4. Emily Dorton 1917–
      2. 2. Cathrine Messer 1897–1953 m. Boyd Baisden 1887–1978
        1. 1. Matilda Balsden 1920–1998
      3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Messer 1893–1937 m. Richard Vance 1888–1936
        1. 1. Nara Vance 1919– m. Clyde (P) Vance 1915–1980
        2. 2. Hazel Vance 1918–
        3. 3. Nola Vance 1912–
        4. 4. Hellen Vance 1914–
        5. 5. Ervin Vance 1924–
        6. 6. Mary Vance 1920–
        7. 7. Charlie Vance 1922–
        8. 8. Leonard Vance 1916–
      4. 4. Robert (Lee) Messer 1902–1955 m. Mae Smith 1910–1972
      5. 5. Jessie (James) Messer 1896–1982 m. Myrtle Vance 1902–1997
        1. 1. Delcie Messer 1928–2003
        2. 2. Harden Messer 1929–1987
        3. 3. Renee Messer 1925–2014
        4. 4. Chilcie Messer 1924–1942
        5. 5. Clifford Messer 1923–2011 m. Betty (Ruth) Smith 1924–1987
        6. 6. Everett Messer 1926–1977
        7. 7. Harvey Messer 1935–2011
      6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Messer 1891–1956 m. Rena Browning 1900–1975 m. Millie (Vannce) Tomblin 1892–1977
        1. 1. Gertrude Messer 1934–1941
        2. 2. Virgil (Bethel) Messer 1936–2000
        3. 3. John (Franklin) Messer 1921–1961 m. Margaret (Virginia) Spencer 1922–2003
        4. 4. Damsel Messer 1920–2008
        5. 5. Wilda (Areta) Messer 1939–1994
        6. 6. Golden (Lee) Messer 1923–2008
        7. 7. Noah (Gordon) Messer 1925–1972
        8. 8. Esta (Gladys) Messer 1928–1975
      7. 7. Richard Messer 1909–2004 m. H (Marie) Messer 1915–2008
        1. 1. Virgie Messer 1943–2007
        2. 2. katherine Messer 1938–2005
        3. 3. James (D) Messer 1933–2005
        4. 4. John (L) Messer 1935–2011
        5. 5. Lawson Messer 1947–1966
      8. 8. Frank Messer 1900–1962 m. Nancy (R) Browning 1901–1993
        1. 1. Newman Messer 1926–1971
        2. 2. Robert (Edsell) Messer 1927–1980 m. Sylvia (Sheets) Messer 1886–1928 m. Minnie (Grace) BURKS 1886–1954
        3. 3. Wansell Messer 1929–1983
        4. 4. Donald Messer 1933–1967
      9. 9. Dicey Messer 1886–1967 m. James (Abner) Vance 1881–1957
        1. 1. Peggy (Margaret) Vance 1926–1950
        2. 2. Selwyn Vance 1920–
        3. 3. Ivory Vance 1926–
        4. 4. Zelza Vance 1921–
        5. 5. Spicy (Bell) Vance 1904– m. Elex Williamson 1892–1982
        6. 6. John (B) Vance 1914– m. Myrtie Vance 1907–
        7. 7. John (Lewis Sullivan) Vance 1919–1990 m. AnnaAnnie McCloud 1913–1991
        8. 8. Bessie Vance 1917–
        9. 9. Wade Vance 1921–2003
      10. 10. Harden Messer 1909–1969 m. nettie (cosby) kirk 1914–
      11. 11. Nevada (Vada) Messer 1900–1976 m. Alvis Maynard 1890–1962
        1. 1. Betty (Jo) Maynard 1938–2012 m. Clawd Adkins 1932–1993
        2. 2. Dicy ((Jackie)) Maynard 1929–1983 m. Raymond (Buddy) Adkins 1919–1968
        3. 3. Miriam Maynard 1936–2008 m. William (Warren Bedwell Mc) Donald 1921–1972
        4. 4. Isom Maynard 1932–2007 m. Maxine Maynard 1935–1979
        5. 5. Ersell Maynard 1918–2009
      12. 12. Rebecca (C) Messer 1890–
    6. 6. Preston (will) Messer 1846–1930 m. Frances ((Franky) Lowe) Morgan 1856–1920
      1. 1. Alfa Messer 1885– m. James Baily 1859–
        1. 1. Preston Baily 1910–
        2. 2. Biddy Baily 1898–
        3. 3. John (H) Baily 1893–
      2. 2. Delila Messer 1878–
      3. 3. Rebecca (Jane) Messer 1889–1946 m. Hiram (Malin) Blankenship 1863–1932
        1. 1. Susie Blankenship 1909–1941
        2. 2. Mildred Blankenship 1907–
        3. 3. William (E) Blankenship 1903–1942
        4. 4. Creed Blankenship 1917–
      4. 4. George (W) Messer 1885–1968 m. Flara Flora 1878– m. Nancy (J) Messer 1895–
      5. 5. John (Harmon) Messer 1875–1941 m. Mary Munsey 1890– m. Mary Block 1875–
      6. 6. Preston Messer 1893–1967 m. Rhoda Spaulding 1892– m. Sallie (A) Ferrell 1909–
      7. 7. Harmon Messer 1896–
      8. 8. Hiram Messer 1892–1956 m. Mary Marcum 1897–
        1. 1. Blanch Messer 1923–
        2. 2. William Messer 1924–
        3. 3. Francis Messer 1918–
    7. 7. John Messer 1839–1924 m. Chloe (A) Harris 1846–1927
      1. 1. Chloe (Anna (Annie)) Messer 1873–1951 m. Lewis (Blackburn) Meade 1880– m. Clinton Thompson 1863–1900
        1. 1. Herbert Menes 1907–
        2. 2. Violet Menes 1903–
        3. 3. Blanche Mead 1896–
        4. 4. (Aria) (May) Messer 1894–
        5. 5. Doon Meade 1908–
        6. 6. (Lula) (Blanche) Thompson 1896–1958 m. Charley Stollings 1881–1943
        7. 7. May Mead 1894–
      2. 2. Columbia (A) Messer 1875–1969 m. Edward York 1874–1910
        1. 1. Gustavia York 1902–1990 m. Frank Egnor 1895–1956
        2. 2. Gustava Egnor 1902–
      3. 3. Birdie (B) Messer 1893–
      4. 4. James (Harvey (Jimmie)) Messer 1877–1933
      5. 5. Osmonda Messer 1891–
      6. 6. Henry Messer 1880–1926
      7. 7. Columbus Messor 1875–
      8. 8. Charles (Everett) Messer 1882–1961 m. Farie (B) Meiser 1893– m. Roxie Messer 1894–
        1. 1. Ora Messer 1920–
        2. 2. Brady (Hampton) Messer 1926–
        3. 3. Farrell Messer 1921–
        4. 4. Harry (Leana) Messer 1925–
        5. 5. Lillian Messer 1917–
        6. 6. James (Norval) Messer 1908–
        7. 7. Vernon Messer 1919–
        8. 8. Pearl Messer 1922–
      9. 9. Paris Messer 1880–
      10. 10. Rosie (E) Messer 1889–1910
      11. 11. Evi (Britton) Messer 1887–1972 m. Lona (Ethel) Estep 1894–1981
        1. 1. Gladys (Opal) Messer 1913–1928
        2. 2. Fairy (Belle) Messer 1916–1920
        3. 3. Verba (Ellen) Messer 1912–2003 m. Leonard (C) Epling 1912–2003
        4. 4. Esther (Alma) Messer 1920–2006 m. Hannan (Byron) Walker 1914–1958
        5. 5. Raymond (Kyle) Messer 1917–1997 m. Mary (Lee) Messer 1923–
        6. 6. Virginia (Dare) Messer 1926–2002 m. Flao Whitten 1917–
        7. 7. Betty (Lou) Messer 1930–1930
        8. 8. Vonnie Messer 1923–
        9. 9. Raymond Messer 1918–
    8. 8. Lucinda Messer 1852–1944 m. David Hodge 1855– m. Lee (Jesse "Pearl") Fuller 1863– m. Stanley Baisden 1855–
      1. 1. Preston Fuller 1887–1934
    9. 9. Jane Messer 1861–
  12. 12. Morgan Messer 1837–1897 m. Elizabeth Williamson 1845–1933 m. Frances Spauldin 1848–
    1. 1. Jacob Messer 1879–1967
    2. 2. Elizabeth Messer 1866–1931
    3. 3. Flemon Messer 1872–
    4. 4. Nancy Messer 1874–
    5. 5. Bryant Messer 1868–1938
    6. 6. James ((Red Head)) Messer 1858–1923
    7. 7. John (A) Messer 1888–
    8. 8. Dolly Messer 1864–1927
    9. 9. Virginia ((Jennie)) Messer 1893–
    10. 10. Polly Messer 1885–
  13. 13. Moses Messer 1828–1880

Frances Lowe's Timeline

7 Records

1805
1805
Birth of Frances (Franky) Lowe in (West) Virginia, USA
(West) Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Frances (Franky) Lowe resided here in Age: 50, District 32, Logan, Virginia
Age: 50, District 32, Logan, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 45
Frances (Franky) Lowe resided here in District 32, Logan, Virginia
District 32, Logan, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 45
Frances (Franky) Lowe resided here in District 32, Logan, Virginia, USA
District 32, Logan, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
Frances (Franky) Lowe resided here in Age in 1860: 55, Wayne, Virginia, United States
Age in 1860: 55, Wayne, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 55
Frances (Franky) Lowe resided here in Falls Tug P.O., Wayne County, WV
Falls Tug P.O., Wayne County, WV
1870
BEF 1870
Age 65
Death of Frances (Franky) Lowe in Wayne County, (West) Virginia, USA
Wayne County, (West) Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: (West) Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wayne, Virginia; Roll: M653_1383; Page: 841; Family History Library Film: 805383
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 32, Logan, Virginia; Roll: M432_956; Page: 152A; Image: 308
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 17 January 2018, 22:03), entry for Frances Lowe(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LCV6-NHC

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Age: 50, District 32, Logan, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 1870
    Event Place: Wayne County, (West) Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Logan, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Logan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 32, Logan, Virginia; Roll: M432_956; Page: 152A; Image: 308

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Age in 1860: 55, Wayne, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Falls Tug P.O., Wayne County, WV
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wayne, Virginia; Roll: M653_1383; Page: 841; Family History Library Film: 805383
    [2] West Virginia, Compiled Census Index

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