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Martha Messer 1888 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 NOV 1888

Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 9 APR 1961

Death Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA

Father: Ambrose Messer

Mother: Elizabeth Edwards

Spouse(s): Alexander Bailey

Children(s): Ellis Bailey, Denver Bailey, Frances Bailey, Lula Bailey, Fannie Bailey, Otis Bailey, Della Bailey

The story of Martha Messer began in 1888 in Knox, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Martha Messer resided in Upper Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Martha Messer resided in Upper, Daviess, Kentucky, USA. Martha Messer married Alexander Alex Bailey, and had children including Ellis Bailey, Denver Bailey, Frances A Bailey, Lula Bailey, Fannie Mae Bailey, Otis Bailey, Della Bailey. Martha Messer passed away in 1961 in Knox, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Messer began in 1888 in Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Messer resided in Upper Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Messer resided in Upper, Daviess, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Messer married Alexander Alex Bailey, and had children including Ellis Bailey, Denver Bailey, Frances A Bailey, Lula Bailey, Fannie Mae Bailey, Otis Bailey, Della Bailey.
  • Martha Messer passed away in 1961 in Knox, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ambrose Messer
1861 – 1900
Birth Location: Clay Co. Ky.
AM
Elizabeth Edwards
1861 – 1908
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
EE

Spouses(s)

Alexander Bailey
1883 – 1963
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
AB

Children(s)

Ellis Bailey
1922 – 1955
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
EB
Denver Bailey
1924 – 1989
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
DB
Frances Bailey
1927 – 2000
Birth Location: Mill, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
FB
Lula Bailey
1916 –
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
LB
Fannie Bailey
1909 – 1987
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
FB
Otis Bailey
1930 – 1970
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
OB
Della Bailey
1919 – 1968
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
DB

Martha Messer's Ancestors

Self
Martha Messer
1888 – 1961
Birth Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Ambrose Messer
1861 – 1900
Clay Co. Ky.
Elizabeth Edwards
1861 – 1908
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Ambrose Messer
1827 – 1900
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Clarinda (" Clara") Taylor
1819 – 1900
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Cornelius Taylor
1794 – 1874
Sarah Walker
1794 – 1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Walker
1765 – 1850
Elizabeth McGill
1780 – 1856

Martha Messer's Descendants

1.
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Martha Messer (11 NOV 1888 – 9 APR 1961) m. Alexander (Alex) Bailey (15 JUN 1883 – 15 MAR 1963)
  1. 1. Ellis Bailey (22 JUL 1922 – 20 AUG 1955)
  2. 2. Denver Bailey (3 SEP 1924 – 11 APR 1989)
  3. 3. Frances (A) Bailey (6 APR 1927 – 12 NOV 2000)
  4. 4. Lula Bailey (21 MAY 1916 – )
  5. 5. Fannie (Mae) Bailey (11 MAY 1909 – 16 JAN 1987)
  6. 6. Otis Bailey (16 JUN 1930 – 23 JAN 1970)
  7. 7. Della Bailey (30 SEP 1919 – 18 NOV 1968) m. Raymond (H) Jackson (15 MAR 1914 – 9 FEB 1982)
    1. 1. Maxine Jackson (1949 – 2025)
    2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Jackson (9 FEB 1951 – 12 OCT 2022) m. Clifford Cozart (1937 – )
      1. 1. Martin (L.) Cozart

Martha Messer's Timeline

17 Records

1888
11 NOV 1888
Birth of Martha Messer in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Martha Messer resided here in Upper Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Upper Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Martha Messer resided here in Upper, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Upper, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Martha Messer resided here in Messer, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Messer, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Martha Messer resided here in Messer, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Messer, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Martha Messer resided here in District 4, Knox, Kentucky
District 4, Knox, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 42
Martha Messer resided here in District 4, Knox, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Martha Messer resided here in Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Martha Messer resided here in Dewitt, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Dewitt, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Martha Messer resided here in Dewitt, Mills, Knox, Kentucky
Dewitt, Mills, Knox, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 52
Martha Messer resided here in Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
Martha Messer resided here in Mag Dist 4, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist 4, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Martha Messer resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Martha Messer resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Martha Messer resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Martha Messer resided here in Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1961
9 APR 1961
Age 73
Death of Martha Messer in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 NOV 1888
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stinking Creek, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 APR 1961
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox, Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Messer, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Messer, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Knox, Kentucky
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dewitt, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dewitt, Mills, Knox, Kentucky
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Knox, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist 4, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees
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