Thomas B Massie

Brief Life History of Thomas B

When Thomas B Massie was born on 26 December 1758, in New Kent, Virginia, British Colonial America, his father, Sylvanus Massie, was 20 and his mother, Hannah Ragland, was 19. He married Frances Hudson about 1781, in Bedford, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 7 September 1835, in Sangamon, Illinois, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Morgan Cemetery, Farmingdale, Sangamon, Illinois, United States.

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Family Time Line

Thomas B Massie
1758–1835
Frances Hudson
1760–1790
Marriage: about 1781
William R Massie
1782–1864
Jonathan Massie
1785–1863
Mary Massie
1789–1867
Thomas Massie
1790–1835
Frances Jane Massie
1802–1880
Jessie Massie
1811–1879
Martha Massie
1813–1850

Sources (4)

  • St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia computer printout; births or christenings, 1680-1790; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4T-X6RS
  • Thomas Massie, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Thomas B. Massie - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Thomas Massie

World Events (8)

1775

"Patrick Henry made his ""Give me Liberty or Give me Death"" speech in Richmond Virginia."

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital

On April 18, 1780 Richmond became the capital of Virginia. It was the temporary capital from 1780-1788.

Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeen): variant of Massey .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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