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Frank Messer 1900–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 OCT 1900

Birth Location: Mingo, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 MAR 1962

Death Location: Mingo, West Virginia

Father: James Messer

Mother: Margaret Vance

Spouse(s): Nancy Browning

Children(s): Newman Messer, Robert Messer, Wansell Messer, Donald Messer

The story of Frank Messer began in 1900 in Mingo, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Frank Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia. In 1910, Frank Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia. Frank Messer married Nancy R Browning, and had children including Donald Messer, Hessie Messer, Jimmie Ward Messer, Newman Messer, Robert Edsell Messer, Ronald Messer, Wansell Messer. Frank Messer passed away in 1962 in Mingo, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Frank Messer began in 1900 in Mingo, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Frank Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia.
  • In 1910, Frank Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia.
  • Frank Messer married Nancy R Browning, and had children including Donald Messer, Hessie Messer, Jimmie Ward Messer, Newman Messer, Robert Edsell Messer, Ronald Messer, Wansell Messer.
  • Frank Messer passed away in 1962 in Mingo, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Messer
1840–1912
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
JM
Margaret Vance
1862–1959
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States of America
MV

Spouses(s)

Nancy Browning
1901–1993
Birth Location: Barnabus, Logan Co, Virginia, United States
NB

Children(s)

Newman Messer
1926–1971
Birth Location: West Virginia
NM
Robert Messer
1927–1980
Birth Location: West Virginia
RM
Wansell Messer
1929–1983
Birth Location: West Virginia
WM
Donald Messer
1933–1967
Birth Location: West Virginia
DM

Frank Messer's Ancestors

Self
Frank Messer
1900–1962
Birth Place: Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James M Messer
1840–1912
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Margaret ((Peggy) Jane) Vance
1862–1959
West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
John Messer
1812–1850
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Jane Miller
1812–1879
North Carolina, USA
Andrew (Jackson Vance) Sr
1841–1920
Mate Creek, Logan County, Virginia, USA (Now West Virginia)
Rebecca Hensley
1846–1930
Logan, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Messer
1786–1824
Elizabeth Gregory
1793–1875
Solomon Miller
1780–1850
Catherine CROWELL
1783–1853
Meeken Vance
1820–1880
Phoebe Workman
1822–1900
Daniel Jr
1804–1850
Margaret Davis
1816–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Messer
1755–1815
John Messer
1755–1815
Thomas Gregory
1773–1828
Jeriah Messer
1771–1830
Michael Miller
1752–1793
Anna (Kalteis)
1755–1823
George (Grauel)
1747–1837
Margaret Sell
1762–1850
Richard Veteran
1792–1865
Mary Simms
1787–1860
Moses Workman
1777–1847
Sarah Marrs
1797–1850
Daniel SR.
1774–1850
Jemima Davis
1784–1860
William Davis
1790–1849
Mary Hensley
1787–1870

Frank Messer's Descendants

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Frank Messer (17 OCT 1900–9 MAR 1962) m. Nancy (R) Browning (5 JUN 1901–4 SEP 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
    1. 1. Arthur (Raymond) Messer 1908–1966
    2. 2. Eva Messer 1907–
    3. 3. Melvin Messer 1906–1969
  3. 3. Wansell Messer 1929–1983
  4. 4. Donald Messer 1933–1967

Frank Messer's Timeline

11 Records

1900
17 OCT 1900
Birth of Frank Messer in Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Mingo, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Frank Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 10
Frank Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 20
Frank Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 20
Frank Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 30
Frank Messer resided here in Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Logan, Logan, West Virginia
Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Logan, Logan, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 30
Frank Messer resided here in Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Logan, Logan, West Virginia
Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Logan, Logan, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 35
Frank Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 40
Frank Messer resided here in Age: 39Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia, United States
Age: 39Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia, United States
1942
1942
Age 42
Frank Messer resided here in Breeden, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Breeden, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
1962
9 MAR 1962
Age 62
Death of Frank Messer in Mingo, West Virginia
Mingo, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 OCT 1900
    Event Place: Mingo, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1965; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 72
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 2540; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 547.0; FHL microfilm: 2342274
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4431; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 30-2
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1688; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375701

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1688; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375701

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Breeden, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 MAR 1962
    Event Place: Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1965; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 72

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Logan, Logan, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 2540; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 547.0; FHL microfilm: 2342274

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Logan, Logan, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4431; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 30-2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Age: 39Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4431; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 30-2

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Breeden, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
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