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Rueben Messer 1818–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1818

Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: BEF 1890

Death Location: Logan County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Stephen Messer

Mother: Frances Lowe

Spouse(s): Sarah Laws

Children(s): Jane Messer, Milly Messer, Sythia Messer, Austin Messer, James Messer, Preston Messer, John Messer, Lucinda Messer, Jane Messer

In 1818, Rueben Messer entered the world in Knox County, Kentucky, USA, born to Stephen Messer And Frances Franky Lowe. In 1840, Rueben Messer resided in Perry, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Rueben Messer resided in District 2, Perry, Kentucky, USA. Rueben Messer married Sarah Laws, and had children including Austin Messer, James M Messer, Jane Messer, John Messer, Lucinda Messer, Milly Messer, Preston Will Messer, Sythia Cynthia Messer. Rueben Messer passed away in 1890 in Logan County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Rueben Messer entered the world in Knox County, Kentucky, USA, born to Stephen Messer And Frances Franky Lowe.
  • In 1840, Rueben Messer resided in Perry, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Rueben Messer resided in District 2, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rueben Messer married Sarah Laws, and had children including Austin Messer, James M Messer, Jane Messer, John Messer, Lucinda Messer, Milly Messer, Preston Will Messer, Sythia Cynthia Messer.
  • Rueben Messer passed away in 1890 in Logan County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Messer
1787–1870
Birth Location: Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
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Frances Lowe
1805–1870
Birth Location: (West) Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Laws
1823–1890
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Jane Messer
1851–
Birth Location: Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, United States
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Milly Messer
1844–1910
Birth Location: Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, USA
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Sythia Messer
1841–1900
Birth Location: Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, USA
SM
Austin Messer
1848–1923
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
AM
James Messer
1840–1912
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
JM
Preston Messer
1846–1930
Birth Location: Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, United States
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John Messer
1839–1924
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, USA
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Lucinda Messer
1852–1944
Birth Location: Virginia
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Jane Messer
1861–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Rueben Messer's Ancestors

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Rueben Messer
1818–1890
Birth Place: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Stephen Messer
1787–1870
Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Frances ((Franky)) Lowe
1805–1870
(West) Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (James) Messer
1755–1815
Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Margaret (Agnes) Dillard
1755–1802
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Daniel Lowe
1790–1859
Lowesville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Hannah (Delilah) Baber
1794–1852
Clark, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Captain Messer
1735–1771
John Dillard
1722–1799
Dana Hughes
1720–1798
John Lowe
1762–1826
Frankey Adams
1775–
Obadiah Baber
1760–1822
Hannah Martin
1761–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph (Messer)
1694–1734
John Dillard
1690–1804
Elizabeth Moor
1691–1762
John Lowe
1734–1767
Catherine McKenny
1734–
Charles Adams
1747–1783
Elizabeth Hopper
1757–
Thomas Baber
1720–1778
Elizabeth Lawson
1719–1778
John Martin
1740–1821
Rachel Pace
1735–1820

Rueben Messer's Descendants

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Rueben Messer (ABT 1818–BEF 1890) m. Sarah Laws (1823–BEF 1890)
  1. 1. Jane Messer 1851–
  2. 2. Milly Messer 1844–1910
  3. 3. Sythia ((Cynthia)) Messer 1841–1900 m. John Bailey 1839–1928
    1. 1. Robert Bailey 1880–
    2. 2. William Bailey 1872–
    3. 3. Sara Bailey 1864–
    4. 4. Celia (Ann) Bailey 1867–1946
    5. 5. George Bailey 1874–
    6. 6. Martha (Jane) Bailey 1864–1900
    7. 7. James (D) Bailey 1858–
    8. 8. Rheuben Bailey 1876–
    9. 9. John (H.) Bailey 1870–
  4. 4. Austin Messer 1848–1923 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Farley 1849–1944 m. Lucinda (Jane) Collins 1850–1878
    1. 1. Ella (S.) Messer 1888–
    2. 2. Flora Messer 1885–
    3. 3. Flo Funk 1883–1978
    4. 4. Marrtha (J.) Messer 1880–
  5. 5. James (M) Messer 1840–1912 m. Margaret ((Peggy) Jane) Vance 1862–1959 m. Pricy (J) Smith 1865–1890
    1. 1. Cordia (A) Messer 1895–1979 m. Harry Dorten 1891–
      1. 1. Curtis Dorton 1921–
      2. 2. Harry Dorton 1925–
      3. 3. Peggy Dorten 1919–1972
      4. 4. Emily Dorton 1917–
    2. 2. Cathrine Messer 1897–1953 m. Boyd Baisden 1887–1978
      1. 1. Matilda Balsden 1920–1998
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Messer 1893–1937 m. Richard Vance 1888–1936
      1. 1. Nara Vance 1919– m. Clyde (P) Vance 1915–1980
      2. 2. Hazel Vance 1918–
      3. 3. Nola Vance 1912–
      4. 4. Hellen Vance 1914–
      5. 5. Ervin Vance 1924–
      6. 6. Mary Vance 1920–
      7. 7. Charlie Vance 1922–
      8. 8. Leonard Vance 1916–
    4. 4. Robert (Lee) Messer 1902–1955 m. Mae Smith 1910–1972
    5. 5. Jessie (James) Messer 1896–1982 m. Myrtle Vance 1902–1997
      1. 1. Delcie Messer 1928–2003
      2. 2. Harden Messer 1929–1987
      3. 3. Renee Messer 1925–2014
      4. 4. Chilcie Messer 1924–1942
      5. 5. Clifford Messer 1923–2011 m. Betty (Ruth) Smith 1924–1987
      6. 6. Everett Messer 1926–1977
      7. 7. Harvey Messer 1935–2011
    6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Messer 1891–1956 m. Rena Browning 1900–1975 m. Millie (Vannce) Tomblin 1892–1977
      1. 1. Gertrude Messer 1934–1941
      2. 2. Virgil (Bethel) Messer 1936–2000
      3. 3. John (Franklin) Messer 1921–1961 m. Margaret (Virginia) Spencer 1922–2003
      4. 4. Damsel Messer 1920–2008
      5. 5. Wilda (Areta) Messer 1939–1994
      6. 6. Golden (Lee) Messer 1923–2008
      7. 7. Noah (Gordon) Messer 1925–1972
        1. 1. Danny (gordon) Queen 1950–1995
      8. 8. Esta (Gladys) Messer 1928–1975
    7. 7. Richard Messer 1909–2004 m. H (Marie) Messer 1915–2008
      1. 1. Virgie Messer 1943–2007
      2. 2. katherine Messer 1938–2005
      3. 3. James (D) Messer 1933–2005
      4. 4. John (L) Messer 1935–2011
      5. 5. Lawson Messer 1947–1966
    8. 8. Frank Messer 1900–1962 m. Nancy (R) Browning 1901–1993
      1. 1. Newman Messer 1926–1971
      2. 2. Robert (Edsell) Messer 1927–1980 m. Sylvia (Sheets) Messer 1886–1928 m. Minnie (Grace) BURKS 1886–1954
        1. 1. Arthur (Raymond) Messer 1908–1966
        2. 2. Eva Messer 1907–
        3. 3. Melvin Messer 1906–1969
      3. 3. Wansell Messer 1929–1983
      4. 4. Donald Messer 1933–1967
    9. 9. Dicey Messer 1886–1967 m. James (Abner) Vance 1881–1957
      1. 1. Peggy (Margaret) Vance 1926–1950
      2. 2. Selwyn Vance 1920–
      3. 3. Ivory Vance 1926–
      4. 4. Zelza Vance 1921–
      5. 5. Spicy (Bell) Vance 1904– m. Elex Williamson 1892–1982
        1. 1. Effie Williamson 1928–2012
      6. 6. John (B) Vance 1914– m. Myrtie Vance 1907–
        1. 1. Pauline Maynard 1925–
      7. 7. John (Lewis Sullivan) Vance 1919–1990 m. AnnaAnnie McCloud 1913–1991
      8. 8. Bessie Vance 1917–
      9. 9. Wade Vance 1921–2003
    10. 10. Harden Messer 1909–1969 m. nettie (cosby) kirk 1914–
    11. 11. Nevada (Vada) Messer 1900–1976 m. Alvis Maynard 1890–1962
      1. 1. Betty (Jo) Maynard 1938–2012 m. Clawd Adkins 1932–1993
      2. 2. Dicy ((Jackie)) Maynard 1929–1983 m. Raymond (Buddy) Adkins 1919–1968
      3. 3. Miriam Maynard 1936–2008 m. William (Warren Bedwell Mc) Donald 1921–1972
      4. 4. Isom Maynard 1932–2007 m. Maxine Maynard 1935–1979
      5. 5. Ersell Maynard 1918–2009
    12. 12. Rebecca (C) Messer 1890–
  6. 6. Preston (will) Messer 1846–1930 m. Frances ((Franky) Lowe) Morgan 1856–1920
    1. 1. Alfa Messer 1885– m. James Baily 1859–
      1. 1. Preston Baily 1910–
      2. 2. Biddy Baily 1898–
      3. 3. John (H) Baily 1893–
    2. 2. Delila Messer 1878–
    3. 3. Rebecca (Jane) Messer 1889–1946 m. Hiram (Malin) Blankenship 1863–1932
      1. 1. Susie Blankenship 1909–1941
      2. 2. Mildred Blankenship 1907–
      3. 3. William (E) Blankenship 1903–1942
      4. 4. Creed Blankenship 1917–
    4. 4. George (W) Messer 1885–1968 m. Flara Flora 1878– m. Nancy (J) Messer 1895–
    5. 5. John (Harmon) Messer 1875–1941 m. Mary Munsey 1890– m. Mary Block 1875–
    6. 6. Preston Messer 1893–1967 m. Rhoda Spaulding 1892– m. Sallie (A) Ferrell 1909–
    7. 7. Harmon Messer 1896–
    8. 8. Hiram Messer 1892–1956 m. Mary Marcum 1897–
      1. 1. Blanch Messer 1923–
      2. 2. William Messer 1924–
      3. 3. Francis Messer 1918–
  7. 7. John Messer 1839–1924 m. Chloe (A) Harris 1846–1927
    1. 1. Chloe (Anna (Annie)) Messer 1873–1951 m. Lewis (Blackburn) Meade 1880– m. Clinton Thompson 1863–1900
      1. 1. Herbert Menes 1907–
      2. 2. Violet Menes 1903–
      3. 3. Blanche Mead 1896–
      4. 4. (Aria) (May) Messer 1894–
      5. 5. Doon Meade 1908–
      6. 6. (Lula) (Blanche) Thompson 1896–1958 m. Charley Stollings 1881–1943
        1. 1. Helen (F) Stallings 1924–
        2. 2. Hattie Thompson 1920–
        3. 3. Cleo Stallings 1925–
        4. 4. Oma (E) Thompson 1915–
        5. 5. Dulcie (P) Thompson 1913–
        6. 6. Eunice Thompson 1910–
      7. 7. May Mead 1894–
    2. 2. Columbia (A) Messer 1875–1969 m. Edward York 1874–1910
      1. 1. Gustavia York 1902–1990 m. Frank Egnor 1895–1956
        1. 1. June Egnor 1931–1985
        2. 2. Harry (Eugene) Egnor 1926–
      2. 2. Gustava Egnor 1902–
    3. 3. Birdie (B) Messer 1893–
    4. 4. James (Harvey (Jimmie)) Messer 1877–1933
    5. 5. Osmonda Messer 1891–
    6. 6. Henry Messer 1880–1926
    7. 7. Columbus Messor 1875–
    8. 8. Charles (Everett) Messer 1882–1961 m. Farie (B) Meiser 1893– m. Roxie Messer 1894–
      1. 1. Ora Messer 1920–
      2. 2. Brady (Hampton) Messer 1926–
      3. 3. Farrell Messer 1921–
      4. 4. Harry (Leana) Messer 1925–
      5. 5. Lillian Messer 1917–
      6. 6. James (Norval) Messer 1908–
      7. 7. Vernon Messer 1919–
      8. 8. Pearl Messer 1922–
    9. 9. Paris Messer 1880–
    10. 10. Rosie (E) Messer 1889–1910
    11. 11. Evi (Britton) Messer 1887–1972 m. Lona (Ethel) Estep 1894–1981
      1. 1. Gladys (Opal) Messer 1913–1928
      2. 2. Fairy (Belle) Messer 1916–1920
      3. 3. Verba (Ellen) Messer 1912–2003 m. Leonard (C) Epling 1912–2003
      4. 4. Esther (Alma) Messer 1920–2006 m. Hannan (Byron) Walker 1914–1958
      5. 5. Raymond (Kyle) Messer 1917–1997 m. Mary (Lee) Messer 1923–
      6. 6. Virginia (Dare) Messer 1926–2002 m. Flao Whitten 1917–
      7. 7. Betty (Lou) Messer 1930–1930
      8. 8. Vonnie Messer 1923–
      9. 9. Raymond Messer 1918–
  8. 8. Lucinda Messer 1852–1944 m. David Hodge 1855– m. Lee (Jesse "Pearl") Fuller 1863– m. Stanley Baisden 1855–
    1. 1. Preston Fuller 1887–1934
  9. 9. Jane Messer 1861–

Rueben Messer's Timeline

7 Records

1818
ABT 1818
Birth of Rueben Messer in Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 22
Rueben Messer resided here in Perry, Kentucky, USA
Perry, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 32
Rueben Messer resided here in District 2, Perry, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Perry, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Rueben Messer resided here in Warfield KY. P.O., Logan County, WV
Warfield KY. P.O., Logan County, WV
1870
1870
Age 52
Rueben Messer resided here in Hardy, Rich Creek, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Hardy, Rich Creek, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Rueben Messer resided here in Hardee, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Hardee, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1890
BEF 1890
Age 72
Death of Rueben Messer in Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Logan County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1818
    Event Place: Knox County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Perry, Kentucky; Roll: 122; Page: 261; Family History Library Film: 0007831

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 1890
    Event Place: Logan County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: 216; Page: 420a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Warfield KY. P.O., Logan County, WV
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hardy, Rich Creek, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hardy, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 514A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hardee, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hardee, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Page: 253C; Enumeration District: 073
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