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Robert Lee Messer 1902–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 APR 1902

Birth Location: Mingo Co, West Virginia

Death Date: 25 MAR 1955

Death Location: Mingo Co Wva

Father: James Messer

Mother: Margaret Vance

Spouse(s): Mae Smith

Children(s):

The story of Robert Lee Messer began in 1902 in Mingo Co, West Virginia. In 1910, Robert Lee Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia. In 1910, Robert Lee Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia. Robert Lee Messer married Mae Smith. Robert Lee Messer passed away in 1955 in Mingo Co Wva.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Lee Messer began in 1902 in Mingo Co, West Virginia.
  • In 1910, Robert Lee Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia.
  • In 1910, Robert Lee Messer resided in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia.
  • Robert Lee Messer married Mae Smith.
  • Robert Lee Messer passed away in 1955 in Mingo Co Wva.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Messer
1840–1912
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
JM
Margaret Vance
1862–1959
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States of America
MV

Spouses(s)

Mae Smith
1910–1972
Birth Location: West Virginia . USA
MS

Children(s)

Robert Messer's Ancestors

Self
Robert Messer
1902–1955
Birth Place: Mingo Co, West Virginia
Parents
James M Messer
1840–1912
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Margaret ((Peggy) Jane) Vance
1862–1959
West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
John Messer
1812–1850
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Jane Miller
1812–1879
North Carolina, USA
Andrew (Jackson Vance) Sr
1841–1920
Mate Creek, Logan County, Virginia, USA (Now West Virginia)
Rebecca Hensley
1846–1930
Logan, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Messer
1786–1824
Elizabeth Gregory
1793–1875
Solomon Miller
1780–1850
Catherine CROWELL
1783–1853
Meeken Vance
1820–1880
Phoebe Workman
1822–1900
Daniel Jr
1804–1850
Margaret Davis
1816–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Messer
1755–1815
John Messer
1755–1815
Thomas Gregory
1773–1828
Jeriah Messer
1771–1830
Michael Miller
1752–1793
Anna (Kalteis)
1755–1823
George (Grauel)
1747–1837
Margaret Sell
1762–1850
Richard Veteran
1792–1865
Mary Simms
1787–1860
Moses Workman
1777–1847
Sarah Marrs
1797–1850
Daniel SR.
1774–1850
Jemima Davis
1784–1860
William Davis
1790–1849
Mary Hensley
1787–1870

Robert Messer's Timeline

8 Records

1902
8 APR 1902
Birth of Robert Lee Messer in Mingo Co, West Virginia
Mingo Co, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 8
Robert Lee Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 8
Robert Lee Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 28
Robert Lee Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 33
Robert Lee Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 38
Robert Lee Messer resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia, United States
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia, United States
1955
25 MAR 1955
Age 53
Death of Robert Lee Messer in Breeden Mingo Co, West Virginia
Breeden Mingo Co, West Virginia
1955
25 MAR 1955
Age 53
Death of Robert Lee Messer in Mingo Co Wva
Mingo Co Wva

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 APR 1902
    Event Place: Mingo Co, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1688; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375701
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4431; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-2
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: 2547; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 329.0; FHL microfilm: 2342281
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04431; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1688; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375701

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilsondale, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry.com, <i>Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012</i> ( N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.;, n.d.)
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 MAR 1955
    Event Place: Breeden Mingo Co, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: 2547; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 329.0; FHL microfilm: 2342281

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4431; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04431; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4431; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04431; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 MAR 1955
    Event Place: Mingo Co Wva
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