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Mary Jane Reece 1875–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1875

Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina

Death Date: 20 Oct 1963

Death Location: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina

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Spouse(s): William Messer

Children(s): James Messer, William Messer, Mary Messer, John Messer, Ellen Messer, Margaret Messer, Eslee Messer, Ruthie Messer, Franklin Messer, Rufus Messer, David Sr.

The story of Mary Jane Reece began in 1875 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina. In 1900, Mary Jane Reece resided in Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1910, Mary Jane Reece resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina. Mary Jane Reece married William Washington Joseph Messer, and had children including David Holland Messer Sr, Ellen Andora Messer, Eslee R Messer, Franklin Fay Messer, James Lester Harrison Jim Messer, John Mayfield Messer, Margaret Alice Messer, Mary Marjorie Margie Messer, Rufus Ray Messer, Ruthie B Messer, William Beecher Messer. Mary Jane Reece passed away in 1963 in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Jane Reece began in 1875 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina.
  • In 1900, Mary Jane Reece resided in Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Mary Jane Reece resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina.
  • Mary Jane Reece married William Washington Joseph Messer, and had children including David Holland Messer Sr, Ellen Andora Messer, Eslee R Messer, Franklin Fay Messer, James Lester Harrison Jim Messer, John Mayfield Messer, Margaret Alice Messer, Mary Marjorie Margie Messer, Rufus Ray Messer, Ruthie B Messer, William Beecher Messer.
  • Mary Jane Reece passed away in 1963 in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina.

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Mary Reece's Ancestors

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Mary Reece
1875–1963
Birth Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
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Mary Reece's Descendants

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Mary (Jane) Reece (7 Jul 1875–20 Oct 1963) m. William (Washington Joseph) Messer (31 Jul 1876–10 Nov 1959)
  1. 1. James (Lester Harrison "Jim") Messer 1913–1986 m. Ella (Mae) Wright 1914–1987
    1. 1. William (Harley) Messer 1937–2007
    2. 2. Jerry (Alfred) Messer 1944–1956
    3. 3. James (Melton "Jimmie") Messer 1934–2000
  2. 2. William ("Beecher") Messer 1909–1988
  3. 3. Mary (Marjorie "Margie") Messer 1906–1983 m. Clarence (Elford) Turner 1903– m. Walter ("Walt") Branch 1907–2002
    1. 1. Sherman (Alonzo (Turner)) Branch 1924–1982
    2. 2. Dorothy (Geneva "Dot" (Turner)) Branch 1925–1997
  4. 4. John (Mayfield) Messer 1904–1968
  5. 5. Ellen (Andora) Messer 1903–1966 m. Mack (William) Riley 1901–1987
    1. 1. Paul (Edward) Riley 1922–1999
  6. 6. Margaret ("Alice") Messer 1896–1985 m. William ("Frank") Lindsay 1894–1974
    1. 1. Mary (Janetta) Lindsay 1922–
  7. 7. Eslee (R.) Messer 1898–
  8. 8. Ruthie (B.) Messer 1918–
  9. 9. Franklin ("Fay") Messer 1919–1992 m. Betty (Joyce) Martin 1941–2003 m. Rose (Ella) Caldwell 1919–2005
  10. 10. Rufus ("Ray") Messer 1919–1935
  11. 11. David (Holland Messer) Sr. 1899–1972 m. Ruth (Belle) Turner 1905–1968
    1. 1. Gladys (Inez) Messer 1926–2003
    2. 2. David (Holland Messer) Jr. 1928–2001
    3. 3. Geneva Messer 1925–

Mary Reece's Timeline

6 Records

1875
7 Jul 1875
Birth of Mary Jane Reece in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 25
Mary Jane Reece resided here in Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 35
Mary Jane Reece resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 55
Mary Jane Reece resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 65
Mary Jane Reece resided here in Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
1963
20 Oct 1963
Age 88
Death of Mary Jane Reece in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1596; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146.
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1692; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 512.0.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2915; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 36-55

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2915; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 36-55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1692; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 512.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1963
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [2] North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1596; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146.

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