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Joseph R Messer 1856–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 June 1856

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 18 December 1927

Death Location: Red Oak, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: John Messer

Mother: Martha Posey

Spouse(s): Mary Phillips, Cyntha None

Children(s): Minnie Messer, Mary Messer, John Messer, Quilla Messer, Richard Messer, Irene Messer, Joseph Messer

The story of Joseph R Messer began in 1856 in Alabama. In 1860, Joseph R Messer resided in Sanders, Henry, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Joseph R Messer resided in Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama, USA. Joseph R Messer married Cyntha, Mary Elizabeth Phillips, and had children including Irene H Messer, John H Messer, Joseph J Messer, Mary J Messer, Minnie L Messer, Quilla Messer, Richard M Messer. Joseph R Messer passed away in 1927 in Red Oak, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph R Messer began in 1856 in Alabama.
  • In 1860, Joseph R Messer resided in Sanders, Henry, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph R Messer resided in Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama, USA.
  • Joseph R Messer married Cyntha, Mary Elizabeth Phillips, and had children including Irene H Messer, John H Messer, Joseph J Messer, Mary J Messer, Minnie L Messer, Quilla Messer, Richard M Messer.
  • Joseph R Messer passed away in 1927 in Red Oak, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Messer's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Messer
1856–1927
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
John Messer
1830–1867
Alabama
Martha (Emeline) Posey
1829–1904
Georgia
Grandparents
Peter Messer
1770–1832
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Piety
1783–1860
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Messer
1736–1791
Hannah Messer
1745–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Messer
1718–1763
Dorothy Simmons
1715–1764

Joseph Messer's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (R) Messer (10 June 1856–18 December 1927) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Phillips (Oct 1857–) m. Cyntha (Oct 1857–Abt. 1901)
  1. 1. Minnie (L) Messer 1881–
  2. 2. Mary (J) Messer 1884–
  3. 3. John (H) Messer 1887–1960 m. Lula (L.) Edwards 1888–1955
    1. 1. Lessie (Mae) Messer 1916–2004 m. Oscar (D) Fleming 1909–
    2. 2. Trimi (Vesta) Messer 1919–2005
    3. 3. John (Alton) Messer 1909–1967
    4. 4. Esther (Lou) Hoover 1908–1978
    5. 5. Robert (Lynn) Messer 1928–2017
    6. 6. Bonnie (Vera) Messer 1925–2003
    7. 7. Burt Messer 1914–
    8. 8. Ted (Furman) Messer 1921–1970 m. Nora (Bell) Long 1923–1997
  4. 4. Quilla Messer 1892–1960 m. Arthur Cobb 1890–
    1. 1. Joseph (S) Cobb 1919–
  5. 5. Richard (M) Messer 1893–
    1. 1. Joseph (Howard (Joe)) Messer 1930–1995
  6. 6. Irene (H) Messer 1896–
  7. 7. Joseph (J) Messer 1899– m. Mary (Clifford) Howard 1900–
    1. 1. Milborn Messer 1921– m. Grady (L) O'Hearon 1918–
    2. 2. James Messer 1925–
    3. 3. Ernest (Earl) Messer 1927–2001 m. Maude (L.) Layfield 1928–2013

Joseph Messer's Timeline

6 Records

1856
10 June 1856
Birth of Joseph R Messer in Alabama
Alabama
1860
1860
Age 4
Joseph R Messer resided here in Sanders, Henry, Alabama, USA
Sanders, Henry, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Joseph R Messer resided here in Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Joseph R Messer resided here in Green Bay, Covington, Alabama, USA
Green Bay, Covington, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Joseph R Messer resided here in George, Covington, Alabama, USA
George, Covington, Alabama, USA
1927
18 December 1927
Age 71
Death of Joseph R Messer in Covington County, Alabama, United States of America
Covington County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 June 1856
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: George, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T625_10; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 61
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240017
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sanders, Henry, Alabama; Page: 253; Family History Library Film: 803011
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green Bay, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T624_9; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374022
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sanders, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sanders, Henry, Alabama; Page: 253; Family History Library Film: 803011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piney Grove, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240017

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Green Bay, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green Bay, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T624_9; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374022

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: George, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: George, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T625_10; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 61

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1927
    Event Place: Covington County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Red Oak, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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