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Jacob Massey 1760–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1760

Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 14 May 1796

Death Location: Montgomery, Kentucky, United States

Father: Nicholas Massey

Mother: Henrietta (Whaley?)

Spouse(s): Catherine Barrier

Children(s): Pvt. SR, Abraham Massey, Henrietta Massey, Abraham Massey, Rachel Massey, Elizabeth Massey

The story of Jacob Massey began in 1760 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, Jacob Massey resided in Iredell, North Carolina, United States. Jacob Massey married Catherine Caty Barrier, and had children including Abraham Elon Massey, Elizabeth Massey, Henrietta Jane Massey, Pvt Nicholas Elon Massey Sr, Rachel Massey. Jacob Massey passed away in 1796 in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Massey began in 1760 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, Jacob Massey resided in Iredell, North Carolina, United States.
  • Jacob Massey married Catherine Caty Barrier, and had children including Abraham Elon Massey, Elizabeth Massey, Henrietta Jane Massey, Pvt Nicholas Elon Massey Sr, Rachel Massey.
  • Jacob Massey passed away in 1796 in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Massey's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Massey
1760–1796
Birth Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Nicholas Massey
1735–1809
Kent, Maryland
Henrietta (Wells) (Whaley?)
1736–1773
Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Peter Massey
1714–
Kent County, Maryland, United States of America
Richard (Wells) (Whaley?)
1710–1767
, Queen Anne's, Maryland, USA
Mary Holliday
1711–1746
Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Massey
1690–1795
Rachel Jayne
1690–
Samuel Holliday
1675–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Massey
1662–1724
Mary PBGGM
1666–1720
Abel Janes
1644–1718
Mary Judd
1660–1735

Jacob Massey's Descendants

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Jacob Massey (1760–14 May 1796) m. Catherine ("Caty") Barrier (18 Oct 1761–25 Aug 1845)
  1. 1. Pvt. (Nicholas Elon Massey) SR 1788–1847 m. Mary (Polly) Moddrell 1787–1865
    1. 1. Jacob Massey 1822–1889 m. Almassa (Sarah) Peters 1830–1900
      1. 1. Elmer Massey 1860–
      2. 2. Caroline Massey 1867–
      3. 3. John (W.) Massey 1870–
      4. 4. Emily (Ann) Massey 1866–1937
      5. 5. Hugh (Harper) Massey 1849–1908
      6. 6. Isaac (Linsey) Massey 1858–1903
      7. 7. Armendia (Massey) (Vaught) 1853–1886
      8. 8. Ealen (Allen) Massey 1860–
    2. 2. Nicholas (Elon Massey) JR 1817–1893
    3. 3. Abraham Massey 1812–1892 m. Susannah Hamilton 1812–
      1. 1. David (M.) Massey 1846–
      2. 2. Ceily (M.) Massey 1851–
      3. 3. Nicholas (E) Massey 1840–1923
    4. 4. George Massey 1810–1857
    5. 5. Moses Massey 1813–1850
    6. 6. Eliza (Massey) (Godby) 1811–1887
  2. 2. Abraham (Elon) Massey 1792–1867
  3. 3. Henrietta (Jane) Massey 1787–1860 m. Samuel (Daniel) Stogsdill 1789–1862
    1. 1. Susanah (Stogsdill) (Holmes) 1806–1861
    2. 2. Henrietta (Stogsdill) (Matthews) 1818–1901
  4. 4. Abraham (Elon) Massey 1785–1830
  5. 5. Rachel Massey 1786–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Massey 1791–1853

Jacob Massey's Timeline

4 Records

1760
1760
Birth of Jacob Massey in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 30
Jacob Massey resided here in Iredell, North Carolina, United States
Iredell, North Carolina, United States
1796
14 May 1796
Age 36
Death of Jacob Massey in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
1844
1844
Age 84
Jacob Massey resided here in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Iredell, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 392; Image: 554; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1796
    Event Place: Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths

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