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John Jackson Musser 1817–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 June 1817

Birth Location: Smyth, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 11 Mar 1885

Death Location: United States

Father: Peter Musser

Mother: Barbara Coley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ridings

Children(s): John Musser, Eliza Musser, Sarah Musser, Mary Musser, William Musser, Nancy Musser, Ellen Musser, Peter Musser, George Musser

In 1817, John Jackson Musser entered the world in Smyth, Virginia, United States, born to Peter Musser And Barbara Coley. In 1850, John Jackson Musser resided in District 68, Wythe, Virginia, USA. In 1860, John Jackson Musser resided in Smyth, Virginia, USA. John Jackson Musser married Elizabeth Ridings, and had children including Eliza Jane Musser, Ellen Cecil Musser, George R Musser, John Washington Musser, Mary Musser, Nancy E Musser, Peter G F Musser, Sarah Musser, William Madison Musser. John Jackson Musser passed away in 1885 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1817, John Jackson Musser entered the world in Smyth, Virginia, United States, born to Peter Musser And Barbara Coley.
  • In 1850, John Jackson Musser resided in District 68, Wythe, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, John Jackson Musser resided in Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • John Jackson Musser married Elizabeth Ridings, and had children including Eliza Jane Musser, Ellen Cecil Musser, George R Musser, John Washington Musser, Mary Musser, Nancy E Musser, Peter G F Musser, Sarah Musser, William Madison Musser.
  • John Jackson Musser passed away in 1885 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Musser's Ancestors

Self
John Musser
1817–1885
Birth Place: Smyth, Virginia, United States
Parents
Peter Musser
1790–1862
Wythe, Virginia, United States
Barbara Coley
1813–1852
Virginia
Grandparents
John ("Saddler") Musser
1760–1844
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
barbara coley
1770–1830
Shenandoah County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Musser
1738–1802
Elizabeth Bentley
1740–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Mosser
1695–1752
Veronica
1700–

John Musser's Descendants

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John (Jackson) Musser (12 June 1817–11 Mar 1885) m. Elizabeth Ridings (16 April 1818–26 June 1890)
  1. 1. John (Washington) Musser 1849–1925 m. Eunice (Lavinia) Tibbs 1849–1917
    1. 1. Sidney (Lee) Musser 1889–1979 m. Ruth (Ella) FEAZELL 1896–1980
      1. 1. Donald (Jay) Musser 1924–2002 m. Marian (Elizabeth) Payne 1933–1989
      2. 2. Lula (G) Musser 1912–
      3. 3. Anna (M) Musser 1913–
      4. 4. John (Lee) Musser 1915–1998
      5. 5. Franklin (Fred) Musser 1916–2006
      6. 6. William (Ray) Musser 1918–1999
      7. 7. Margaret (Virginia) Musser 1920–
      8. 8. Cecil (N) Musser 1925–1991
    2. 2. Laura (E) Musser 1881–1975
    3. 3. David (M) Musser 1884–
    4. 4. Amassa (A) Musser 1886–1942
    5. 5. Maggie (G) Musser 1892–
    6. 6. George (Monroe) Musser 1871–1950
  2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Musser 1857–1921
  3. 3. Sarah Musser 1853–
  4. 4. Mary Musser 1843–
  5. 5. William (Madison) Musser 1844–1912
  6. 6. Nancy (E) Musser 1847–
  7. 7. Ellen (Cecil) Musser 1851–1931
  8. 8. Peter (G F) Musser 1854–
  9. 9. George (R) Musser 1859–

John Musser's Timeline

6 Records

1817
12 June 1817
Birth of John Jackson Musser in Smyth, Virginia, United States
Smyth, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 33
John Jackson Musser resided here in District 68, Wythe, Virginia, USA
District 68, Wythe, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
John Jackson Musser resided here in Smyth, Virginia, USA
Smyth, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
John Jackson Musser resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
John Jackson Musser resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1885
11 Mar 1885
Age 68
Death of John Jackson Musser in Marion District, Smyth, Virginia, United States
Marion District, Smyth, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1817
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Page: 14C; Enumeration District: 081
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: M593_1679; Page: 34A; Family History Library Film: 553178
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Smyth, Virginia; Page: 1028; Family History Library Film: 805377
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 68, Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 982; Page: 270b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 68, Wythe, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 68, Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 982; Page: 270b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Smyth, Virginia; Page: 1028; Family History Library Film: 805377

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: M593_1679; Page: 34A; Family History Library Film: 553178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Page: 14C; Enumeration District: 081

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Marion District, Smyth, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

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