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James Ballard Massey 1859–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1859

Birth Location: Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 6 July 1934

Death Location: United States

Father: Andrew Massey***

Mother: Lucinda Wills

Spouse(s): Louisa Dickens-Massey, Rosa Pettry

Children(s): Dora Massey

In 1859, James Ballard Massey entered the world in Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Andrew Jackson Massey And Lucinda Catherine Sinda Wills. In 1860, James Ballard Massey resided in Rock Creek, Coal River Marshes, Raleigh, Virginia,. James Ballard Massey married Louisa Dickens Massey, Rosa Belle Coon Workman Massey Pettry, and had children including Dora Massey. James Ballard Massey passed away in 1934 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1859, James Ballard Massey entered the world in Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Andrew Jackson Massey And Lucinda Catherine Sinda Wills.
  • In 1860, James Ballard Massey resided in Rock Creek, Coal River Marshes, Raleigh, Virginia,.
  • James Ballard Massey married Louisa Dickens Massey, Rosa Belle Coon Workman Massey Pettry, and had children including Dora Massey.
  • James Ballard Massey passed away in 1934 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Massey***
1831–1899
Birth Location: Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
AM
Lucinda Wills
1829–1922
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
LW

Spouses(s)

Louisa Dickens-Massey
1860–1927
Birth Location: Arnett, Boone County, Virginia, USA
LD
Rosa Pettry
1882–1951
Birth Location: Boone County, West Virginia USA
RP

Children(s)

Dora Massey
1888–1920
Birth Location: West Virginia
DM

James Massey's Ancestors

Self
James Massey
1859–1934
Birth Place: Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Andrew Jackson Massey***
1831–1899
Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Lucinda (Catherine "Sinda") Wills
1829–1922
Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
William (C.) Massey
1798–1879
Monroe, Amherst, Virginia, USA
Martha (P "Mattie") Lafferty
1804–1880
Rock Creek, Kanawha, Virginia, USA
William ((Hiram)) Wills
1797–1875
Grayson Co, Virginia, USA
Sarah (E C) Wills
1865–1859
Raleigh Co , West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Henry Massey
1770–1848
Nancy Dixon
1778–1798
William LAFFERTY
1741–1818
Nancy Lafferty
1773–1808
William Wills
1775–1857
Mary Jones
1774–1861
Jabez Wills
1833–1893
Susannah Webb
1843–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Barnaby 1812)
1748–1822
Margaret Wells
1750–1792
John Jones
1746–1832
Nancy Webb
1753–1832
William Wills
1797–1875
Sarah Wills
1865–1859
Jacob Webb
1821–1870
Nancy Dickens
1819–1899

James Massey's Descendants

1.
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James (Ballard) Massey (24 May 1859–6 July 1934) m. Louisa Dickens-Massey (25 Feb 1860–5 Apr 1927) m. Rosa (Belle Coon Workman Massey) Pettry (14 Jan 1882–24 Dec 1951)
  1. 1. Dora Massey 1888–1920 m. Wm. (Harvey) Cottle 1895–1960

James Massey's Timeline

8 Records

1859
24 May 1859
Birth of James Ballard Massey in Arnett (Raleigh County), Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Arnett (Raleigh County), Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
1859
24 May 1859
Birth of James Ballard Massey in Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 1
James Ballard Massey resided here in Rock Creek, Coal River Marshes, Raleigh, Virginia, USA
Rock Creek, Coal River Marshes, Raleigh, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
James Ballard Massey resided here in Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
James Ballard Massey resided here in Pine Grove, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Pine Grove, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
James Ballard Massey resided here in Marsh Fork, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Marsh Fork, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1934
06 Jul 1934
Age 75
Death of James Ballard Massey in Arnett (Raleigh County), Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Arnett (Raleigh County), Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
1934
6 July 1934
Age 75
Death of James Ballard Massey in Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1859
    Event Place: Arnett (Raleigh County), Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [2] Raleigh County, West Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1853-1875
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342286
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 1771; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0116
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rock Creek, Raleigh, Virginia; Roll: M653_1373; Page: 1001; Family History Librar
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Grove, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1375708
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1859
    Event Place: Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Coal River Marshes, Raleigh, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rock Creek, Raleigh, Virginia; Roll: M653_1373; Page: 1001; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 1771; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0116

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine Grove, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Grove, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marsh Fork, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342286

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Arnett (Raleigh County), Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 July 1934
    Event Place: Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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