It is believed that this branch of the Massey Family came from Ireland through England to the United States in the 1600s. A story often told, but not verified as of this date, is that the Massey arriving in the United States sometime in early 1600 was married to a German Countess in England. We believe that his first name is Peter.
Josiah Massey is the earliest known Massey that we have verified as our ancestor. He is believed to have been born in the late 1700s or early 1800s in the State of Virginia.
Josiah Massey was married three times ahd had children with each wife. We do not know the name of his first wife. Children by his first wife are William and John. Josiah then married Betsy Tillett on May 15, 1827 in Greene County, Tennessee. That marriage produced two daughters, Mary and Caroline. On April 18, 1835 Josiah Massey married Susanna Walden in Greene County, Tennessee. This union produced Elizabeth, Eli and Josiah,Jr.
John Massey, born November 16, 1817, Josiah's son, married Nancy Moore on December 7, 1843 in Greene County, Tennessee. His son, William Taylor Massey married Sara Mildred Teer on November 18, 1847 in Caldwell County, Kentucky. My branch of the Massey Family desended from him.
Any information regarding members of this family is welcome.
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