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Oliver Massey 1890–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 SEP 1890

Birth Location: Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 6 DEC 1966

Death Location: Colcord, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States

Father: Abraham Massey

Mother: Alice Nelson

Spouse(s): Rhoda Stanley, Pliney Ward

Children(s): Arthur Massey, Darry Massey, Larry Massey, Reba Massey, Robert Massey

In 1890, Oliver Massey entered the world in Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States, born to Abraham Lincoln Massey And Alice Ann Nelson. In 1900, Oliver Massey resided in Loudon district (Precincts 1-3), Kanawha, West Vir. In 1935, Oliver Massey resided in Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia. Oliver Massey married Pliney Elizabeth Ward, Rhoda Stanley, and had children including Arthur Lincoln Massey, Darry David Massey, Jerry Massey, Larry Massey, Reba Lee Massey, Robert Massey, Saddie Massey. Oliver Massey passed away in 1966 in Colcord, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Oliver Massey entered the world in Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States, born to Abraham Lincoln Massey And Alice Ann Nelson.
  • In 1900, Oliver Massey resided in Loudon district (Precincts 1-3), Kanawha, West Vir.
  • In 1935, Oliver Massey resided in Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia.
  • Oliver Massey married Pliney Elizabeth Ward, Rhoda Stanley, and had children including Arthur Lincoln Massey, Darry David Massey, Jerry Massey, Larry Massey, Reba Lee Massey, Robert Massey, Saddie Massey.
  • Oliver Massey passed away in 1966 in Colcord, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver Massey's Ancestors

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Oliver Massey
1890–1966
Birth Place: Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States
Parents
Abraham Lincoln Massey
1864–1930
Boone, West Virginia, United States
Alice (Ann) Nelson
1868–1868
Boone, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Owen Nelson
1847–1879
Logan Co
Martha (J) Stone
1848–1878
Boone, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Nelson
1813–1868
Mary Estep
1822–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrack Estep
1741–1780
Elizabeth Hunt
1747–1780

Oliver Massey's Descendants

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Oliver Massey (5 SEP 1890–6 DEC 1966) m. Rhoda Stanley (23 AUG 1895–) m. Pliney (Elizabeth) Ward (2 APR 1905–20 OCT 1961)
  1. 1. Arthur (Lincoln) Massey 1914–1990 m. Ramona (Jean) Akers 1929–2012
  2. 2. Darry (David) Massey 1948–2006
  3. 3. Larry Massey 1947–1947
  4. 4. Reba (Lee) Massey 1919–
  5. 5. Robert Massey 1929–1990

Oliver Massey's Timeline

6 Records

1890
5 SEP 1890
Birth of Oliver Massey in Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States
Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 10
Oliver Massey resided here in Loudon district (Precincts 1-3), Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Loudon district (Precincts 1-3), Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
1935
1935
Age 45
Oliver Massey resided here in Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia
Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 50
Oliver Massey resided here in Marsh Fork Mag District, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Marsh Fork Mag District, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1966
1966
Age 76
Burial of Oliver Massey in Rock Creek, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States of America
Rock Creek, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States of America
1966
6 DEC 1966
Age 76
Death of Oliver Massey in Colcord, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States
Colcord, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 SEP 1890
    Event Place: Sylvester, Boone, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-3A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Loudon district (Precincts 1-3), Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-3A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 DEC 1966
    Event Place: Colcord, Raleigh, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-3A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marsh Fork Mag District, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marsh Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-3A

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