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Lawson Messer 1861–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1861

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: June 1912

Death Location: Sevier, Tennessee, United States

Father: Mose Messer

Mother: Barbary Flemming

Spouse(s): Delia Lewallyn

Children(s): Turley Messer, Orleana Messer, Maggie Messer, Willie Messer, John Messer, Otha Messer, Paralee Lawson, Arlie Messer, Nora Messer

The story of Lawson Messer began in 1861 in North Carolina. In 1870, Lawson Messer resided in Jonathans Creek, Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North C. Lawson Messer married Delia Lewallyn, and had children including Arlie H Messer, John Messer, Maggie Messer, Nora Messer, Orleana Messer, Otha Levator Messer, Paralee Martha Lawson, Turley Messer, Willie Messer. Lawson Messer passed away in 1912 in Sevier, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lawson Messer began in 1861 in North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Lawson Messer resided in Jonathans Creek, Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North C.
  • Lawson Messer married Delia Lewallyn, and had children including Arlie H Messer, John Messer, Maggie Messer, Nora Messer, Orleana Messer, Otha Levator Messer, Paralee Martha Lawson, Turley Messer, Willie Messer.
  • Lawson Messer passed away in 1912 in Sevier, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mose Messer
1824–1902
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Barbary Flemming
1826–1909
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Delia Lewallyn
1866–1902
Birth Location: Sevier County, TN
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Children(s)

Turley Messer
1895–
Birth Location: Sevier County
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Orleana Messer
1894–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Maggie Messer
1885–1912
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM
Willie Messer
1886–1972
Birth Location: McNairy Co., TN
WM
John Messer
1888–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JM
Otha Messer
1889–1970
Birth Location: Tennessee
OM
Paralee Lawson
1891–1961
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Arlie Messer
1895–1922
Birth Location: Tennessee
AM
Nora Messer
1899–1901
Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee
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Lawson Messer's Ancestors

Self
Lawson Messer
1861–1912
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Mose Messer
1824–1902
North Carolina
Barbary (A.) Flemming
1826–1909
North Carolina
Grandparents
George Messer
1797–1862
Tennessee, USA
Nancy Caldwell
1808–1870
Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Christian Messer
1760–1850
Jane Freeman
1765–1879
William Caldwell
1771–1862
Nancy Black
1791–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt Messer
1734–1771
Mary
1740–

Lawson Messer's Descendants

1.
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Lawson Messer (Nov 1861–June 1912) m. Delia Lewallyn (Jul 1866–12 May 1902)
  1. 1. Turley Messer 1895–
  2. 2. Orleana Messer 1894–
  3. 3. Maggie Messer 1885–1912 m. Charlie (R) Repass 1880–1954
    1. 1. Herman (C) Repass 1911–1912
    2. 2. Mae (Repass) Nicholson 1907–1988 m. Chas (R) Nickison 1895–1972
      1. 1. Charles (Lee) Nicholson 1924–2011 m. Mae (W) Nicholson 1907– m. Reba (Faye) Brown 1931–2016
  4. 4. Willie Messer 1886–1972
  5. 5. John Messer 1888–
  6. 6. Otha (Levator) Messer 1889–1970
  7. 7. Paralee (Martha) Lawson 1891–1961
  8. 8. Arlie (H) Messer 1895–1922
  9. 9. Nora Messer 1899–1901

Lawson Messer's Timeline

7 Records

1861
Nov 1861
Birth of Lawson Messer in North Carolina
North Carolina
1864
1864
Age 3
Birth of Lawson Messer in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 9
Lawson Messer resided here in Jonathans Creek, Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Jonathans Creek, Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Lawson Messer resided here in Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Lawson Messer resided here in Knoxville Ward 3, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville Ward 3, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1900
7 Sep 1900
Age 39
Lawson Messer resided here in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
1912
June 1912
Age 51
Death of Lawson Messer in Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sevier, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., City Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: M-27
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 388A; Enumeration District: 184
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1142; Page: 188A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241581

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1861
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241581

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jonathans Creek, Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonathans Creek, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1142; Page: 188A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 388A; Enumeration District: 184

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241581

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1900
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Sentinel - 7 Sep 1900 - Page 2, Two Scarlet Fever Cases 7 Sep 1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1900
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1910
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal and Tribune - 6 Feb 1910 - Page 20, Rabies? 6 Feb 1910

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1912
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
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