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Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger 1853–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1853

Birth Location: Michigan, USA

Death Date: 25 Nov 1932

Death Location: West Danby, Tompkins County, New York, United States of America

Father: William Messenger

Mother: Elizabeth Messenger

Spouse(s): Peter Baylor, Coy Crance

Children(s): Peter Baylor, Jomer Baylor, Zenia Baylor, John Baylor, Louvica Baylor, Minnie Crance, Steven Crance

In 1853, Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger entered the world in Michigan, USA, born to William Messenger And Elizabeth Messenger. In 1870, Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided in La Grange, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided in Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA. Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger married Coy Crance, Peter Gaston Baylor, and had children including John Wilcox Baylor, Jomer Baylor, Louvica Belle Baylor, Minnie Crance, Peter Baylor, Steven C Crance, Zenia Baylor. Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger passed away in 1932 in West Danby, Tompkins County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger entered the world in Michigan, USA, born to William Messenger And Elizabeth Messenger.
  • In 1870, Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided in La Grange, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided in Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA.
  • Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger married Coy Crance, Peter Gaston Baylor, and had children including John Wilcox Baylor, Jomer Baylor, Louvica Belle Baylor, Minnie Crance, Peter Baylor, Steven C Crance, Zenia Baylor.
  • Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger passed away in 1932 in West Danby, Tompkins County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Messenger
1833–
Birth Location: New Jersey
WM
Elizabeth Messenger
1833–
Birth Location: New Jersey
EM

Spouses(s)

Peter Baylor
1829–1902
Birth Location: Sussex New Jersey
PB
Coy Crance
1871–
Birth Location: United States
CC

Children(s)

Peter Baylor
1890–1967
Birth Location: Candor, Tioga, New York, USA
PB
Jomer Baylor
1894–1961
Birth Location: United States
JB
Zenia Baylor
1901–1939
Birth Location: United States
ZB
John Baylor
1888–1952
Birth Location: West Danby, N.Y.
JB
Louvica Baylor
1885–1928
Birth Location: Danby, New York
LB
Minnie Crance
1907–
Birth Location: United States
MC
Steven Crance
1909–1970
Birth Location: United States
SC

Mary Messenger's Ancestors

Self
Mary Messenger
1853–1932
Birth Place: Michigan, USA
Parents
William Messenger
1833–
New Jersey
Elizabeth Messenger
1833–
New Jersey
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Messenger's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Elizabeth Shepherd) Messenger (Dec 1853–25 Nov 1932) m. Peter (Gaston) Baylor (Apr 1829–11 Oct 1902) m. Coy Crance (abt 1871–)
  1. 1. Peter Baylor 1890–1967 m. Marie (Ethel) Crance 1895–1989
  2. 2. Jomer Baylor 1894–1961 m. Myrtle (E Van) Gorder 1897–1928 m. Hannah Watkins 1896–1968
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Baylor 1931–2002 m. George (A.) Potter 1929–2011
    2. 2. James (Baylor) Jr 1925–2006 m. Doris (K) Rooney 1924–
    3. 3. Evelyn (Jean) Baylor 1921–2006
    4. 4. Emily (Arletha) Baylor 1923–2010 m. Clifford (Jenks) Todd 1926–1985
      1. 1. Stephen (Michael) Todd 1948–2017
    5. 5. Laurence ("Larry" C.) Baylor 1937–2008
  3. 3. Zenia Baylor 1901–1939 m. Claude (Albert) Sutton 1892–1968
    1. 1. Yvonne (Claudena) Sutton 1937–2001 m. Louis (Hubert) Rivard 1928–2002
    2. 2. Glenn (Nathan) Sutton 1925–2005 m. Ruth (L) King 1927–1985
      1. 1. Glennda (Lee) Sutton 1947–1953
    3. 3. Joan (Marie) Sutton 1939–2003
    4. 4. Barbara (J) Sutton 1922–1985 m. Roger (Durfee) Webster 1917–1945 m. Donald (Edward Beam) Sr 1920–1969
      1. 1. Monte (Roger) Webster 1939–1988 m. Toyoko (S (Judy)) Webster 1932–2014
      2. 2. Donald (Edward Beam) Jr 1949–2014
      3. 3. Judy (Elaine) Beam 1947–1997 m. George (Henry) Swan 1942–2014
      4. 4. William (Brian) Beam 1951–1995
      5. 5. Nancy (W) Webster 1938–2021 m. William (Floyd) Elsbree 1932–2019
    5. 5. Claude (Franklin) Sutton 1916–1935
    6. 6. Harold Sutton 1924–1959
  4. 4. John (Wilcox) Baylor 1888–1952
  5. 5. Louvica (Belle) Baylor 1885–1928 m. Benjamin (Franklin Emery) Sr. 1882–1948
    1. 1. Winifred (Beatrice) Emery 1916–1990 m. Samuel (Giles) Skilling 1914–1969
      1. 1. Patricia (Anne) Skilling 1935–2023 m. Karl (Frederick Kellerman) III 1936–2000
      2. 2. Thomas (Giles) Skilling 1936–2022
    2. 2. Rachel (May) Emery 1904–1987 m. Harvey (Romaine) Wilson 1894–1968
      1. 1. Frances (Vivian) Wilson 1922–2005 m. John (William) Barton 1917–1973 m. Elwood (R.) Jumper 1917–2002
        1. 1. Elaine (M.) Jumper 1941–2013 m. Richard (James) Coe 1930–2004 m. Richard (Leroy) Davis 1940–1995
        2. 2. Clifford (J. Barton) Sr. 1943–1990
      2. 2. Harold (Eugene Wilson) Sr 1928–1989 m. Lillian (Julia) Percival 1930–2014
        1. 1. Sharon (Lee) Wilson 1948–2011
        2. 2. Roy (Marshall) Wilson 1951–2002 m. Goldie (M) Bates 1940–2020
      3. 3. Richard (Harvey) Wilson 1926–1984
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Helen") Emery 1911–1936 m. Clyde (O) Morgan 1906–1985
      1. 1. James (E.) Morgan 1935–2008 m. Joan (Elna) McCarthy 1937–1999
    4. 4. Bernice (Marion) Emery 1906–1973 m. Clyde (Earl Chilson) Sr 1903–1980
      1. 1. Betty (Jane Chilson) Becker 1924–2003
      2. 2. Carley (June Chilson) Theetge 1926–1996
      3. 3. Gloria (Dawn Chilson) Achilles 1935–2008
    5. 5. Mildred (Louise) Emery 1908–1988 m. Ervin (John) Hunsinger 1908–1999 m. George (W.) Stark 1906–1981
      1. 1. Robert (Ervin) Hunsinger 1927–1997 m. Patricia (Joan) Shepherd 1944–1993 m. June (Rhea) Carper 1930–2002
        1. 1. Karl ([ Carl ] Ervin) Hunsinger 1950–2008
      2. 2. Phyllis (Ann) Hunsinger 1935–2007 m. Richard (John) Sullivan 1928–2013
      3. 3. Beverly (Hunsinger) Lewis 1929–2016 m. Barney (Junney) Warren 1926–2012 m. Dio (Weldon Lewis) Jr 1923–2005 m. John (Calvin) Graham 1928–2000
    6. 6. Erma Emery 1908–1973 m. Albert ((Sisson)) Ross 1872–1956 m. Fay (L) Ross 1901–1932
      1. 1. Pauline (H) Ross 1929–2015
      2. 2. Helen (Irene) Ross 1930–2013 m. Dixon (Anthony) Douglas 1916–1978 m. Harry (Eugene) Cannon 1925–1989
    7. 7. Nelson Emery 1933–1965
    8. 8. Richard (Benhard) Emery 1904–
  6. 6. Minnie Crance 1907–
  7. 7. Steven (C) Crance 1909–1970

Mary Messenger's Timeline

9 Records

1853
Dec 1853
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in La Grange, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
La Grange, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 52
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 62
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States
Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 67
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 72
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in Danby, Tompkins
Danby, Tompkins
1930
1930
Age 77
Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger resided here in Danby, Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
Danby, Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
1932
25 Nov 1932
Age 79
Death of Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Messenger in West Danby, New York
West Danby, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1853
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: La Grange, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M593_668; Page: 64B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Danby; County: Tompkins; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Danby; County: Tompkins; Page: 07

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Danby, Tompkins
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Danby; County: Tompkins; Page: 7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Danby, Danby, Tompkins, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danby, Tompkins, New York; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341388

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1932
    Event Place: West Danby, New York

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Danby, Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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