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Re: Louisville, KY Messengers

litl1997 — 2009-11-12 23:15:30Z

by the way minnie died in 1909 or 1910 so there is no way she remarried.

Re: Elsie, Sadie, Annie, Daisy of Louisville, Ky.

litl1997 — 2009-11-12 23:02:51Z

I am the descendants

Re: Louisville, KY Messengers

litl1997 — 2009-11-12 23:01:06Z

elsie elnora messenger is my great grandmother to. please contact me at litl1997@yahoo.com

Re: Messenger Cumberland

dorothyclem — 2009-09-07 23:38:39Z

Hi Cathy,
I haven't had any luck with the Messengers of Allonby.
Thanks
Dorothy

messenger in Preston County, West Virginia

2009-08-30 10:30:54Z

I am looking for information on Russell Ray Messenger or John Messenger of Preston County. John Messenger was in the poorhouse in Kingwood just before he died. I have no dates. Russell Messenger was born 1897 and died 1947. His sister's name was Cleo. He was married to Delsia Burke and had 13 children one of which is my father, Albert Ray Messenger, Born May 12,1927 Died March 1996.

Re: messenger in Preston County, West Virginia

EdnaBritton — 2009-08-29 14:37:57Z

Linda, I would like to share information on John Messenger.

Edna in Preston County, WV

Trying to find elthel mathena's Maiden name

litl1997 — 2009-08-08 21:53:45Z

If anyone knows ethel mathena ( messenger) mothers last name her first name is minnie. she is married to george messenger. Any info will help

Re: Messenger

justin11035 — 2009-07-29 20:50:21Z

Hi I don't know if this helps but my family apparently originated from Cumbria my father being Frederick Messenger, his father was also Frederick Messenger married to a woman of the surname Wearmouth - family names that are popular and have been passed down are Hugh, Frederick and James

I'd love to be able to trace the Cumbrian element of the family maybe this rings some bells with you

Kind regards

Justin Messenger

Re: Messenger Cumberland

mossy05 — 2009-07-26 17:10:00Z

Hi Dorothy
I see that your family research includes Messengers from Allonby, Cumberland. I don't have Isaac, but I do have Huddart, Richard, Gilbert and Henry who were born between 1819 and 1828. Their parents were Joseph and Ann. Could they be cousins of your Isaac perhaps? Have you managed to find out any more?
Look forward to hearing from you.
regards
Cathy

James Henry Messenger

leomalley — 2009-07-26 02:21:40Z

Looking for information James Henry Messenger born around 1899 in New York,NY. Mother name was Elizabeth(we believe that James parents imigrated from england). joined the canadian miltary fought in the first world war. Married Mary Elizabeth Malcolm Mclean in 1922 around pincourt, quebec. they had one son sept 23, 1922 James Henry Messenger. They seperated soon after, James grew up thinking that Mary was this sister. The family kept the secret till 1983 one year prior to the passing of james.
Mary remarried Donald Kelly and had 2 more boys and 2 girls.

We believe James Henry Messenger may have return to the US.
any help would be great

Re: Messenger's in Nova Scotia

roger_weir1976rw — 2009-06-30 01:13:16Z

Would any of you share which Ezekiel Messenger married Harriet Poole? I have record of 3 Ezekiels and am confused. The Ezekiel Messenger whose parents were Ebenezer Messenger and Margaret Ann Hooper, I have his wife as Mary Ricketson. Any idea...DO I even have the right Ezekiel? Roger

Eliza Messenger/Messinger, married to Salisbury Orswell

larrijean — 2009-05-29 02:42:25Z

I am doing research on Eliza Messenger/Messinger. Trying to find her parents. I have found two possibilities:
Eliza born 11/20/1801 to John Messinger Jr. and Peggy/Margaret Fisher;
Eliza born 6/15/1804 to George Whitfield Messinger and Polly LNU.
Both births were in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, MA
If anyone could provide some info on these two couples, or if you know any additional info on Eliza, I would really appreciate from you.

MESSENGER Cathryn M 1975

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-15 13:25:54Z

MESSENGER Cathryn M 1975

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Messenger

sandie_harding — 2009-04-14 00:43:39Z

looking for Cumberland Messengers born around Salta Silloth or Wigton. My connection is with Margaret. She married a Harding. Any info would be helpful
Sandie

persson fromHalland Lan Halland sweden

joenpeg122 — 2009-03-06 23:24:28Z

Looking for Johannes Persson -1837-1898 and wife Benedikta [Matilda] Andresdotter-1837-1914. Born in Halland Lan, Halland Looking for family and living family members.

Re: Messengers of Big Island Township

margaretcoleman23 — 2009-02-07 02:13:51Z

All messengers from Andrew messenger and Sarah who went to boston, mass, are related to me thru my mother. They went from boston to conn, new york, virginia, michigan, ohio, wyo, colorado, calif. maybe mot in that order however they are a direct line to me. There were 3 sons that went to 3 different states. But they all go back to Boston where the imigrant came in. The family was all born in England and were over here by 1635.

James Messenger

AdeleShield61 — 2008-12-31 17:10:46Z

I am researching about a murder that was committed in Gaddesby in Leicestershire in 1843. The body of James Garner was found on farm land that was owned by James Messenger and James Garner worked as a farm labourer and lived in the house of James Messenger. The murder was in the Leicestershire newspapers and was in The Times newsapaper also. I have followed the reporting of the murder but it stops being reported before a conclusion is made as to who definatley was guilty. I would like to hear from anyone who may know anything about this or could advise me where to look for further information. The Assize courts would of dealt with this case but I can find no records surviving. James Messenger was suspected and put in prison for the murder, due to him being suspected as he was jealous of the attention his housekeeper paid to James Garner. Messenger I have found on the census after 1841 still on the farm until his retirement where he went to live in Rearsby where he died in 1886. Messenger was born in Sapcote. Messenger had a child by the housekeeper.

OBITUARY MESSENGER Rodman H. Sr. 1999 PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia

SueAnnRobson — 2008-11-23 19:48:44Z

Inquirer, The ( PA ) - Sunday, August 15, 1999

RODMAN H. MESSENGER SR.

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN, 71 Rodman H. Messenger Sr., 71, a onetime plumber who worked on packaging technology, died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Elkins Park.

Mr. Messenger retired in 1997 after spending more than 45 years with area companies that packaged liquor, food, chemicals, and petroleum-based products.

He started as a plumber after graduating from Dobbins Technical High School in 1946. Five years later, he joined the former Publicker Co., producer of liquors and cordials, as a pipefitter and became interested in bottling machinery.

Mr. Messenger later moved to New Yorker Cheese Co., where he became plant manager and learned about packaging. During his career, Mr. Messenger helped to develop a heat-activated labeling machine.

Besides packaging machines, Mr. Messenger also was adept at repairing clocks, most notably the Grundy Tower Clock in downtown Bristol Borough, his family said.

He worked six months in the mid-1970s to restart and electrify the clock that had been silent for 20 years.

The clock's four 14-foot-diameter faces are visible throughout most of the borough.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Charlotte L. Carlson Messenger; sons Rodman H. Jr., Thomas and Carl; a brother; and eight grandchildren.

A viewing will be at 7 p.m. today at Mannal Funeral Home, 6925 Frankford Ave., where services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery , Norristown.

Re: Messenger info

Alma_Robertson — 2007-08-11 16:32:03Z

As it so happens, I do know where Thomas and Sarah (Barnes) Finch are buried. They are at Fouts Cemetery. Go down 15th Street in Ottawa, past Highland Cemetery on your right. Take the first right. Go over the bridge over I-35. Take the first left after the bridge (the road turns into gravel just before the turnoff). I haven't been there for a while, but I believe you have to cross one intersection before you get to the part of the road the cemetery is on. Fouts is on your left, about midway between intersections. There is a latch on the cemetery gate, but last time I tried it, you could get in just by opening the latch. A number of Finches are buried there. NOTE: The death year on Sarah's stone is probably wrong. It says 1886. I found a small item in a newspaper from 1885 saying that "Mr." Finch had died. I think this was a misprint for "Mrs." Finch.

You will find Jefferson Cleveland Finch at Ruhamah Cemetery near Rantoul, as well as a few other folks including two of Aunt Nettie's husbands (I believe she was also buried there when she died). Velma Finch, Jeff's daughter, is there I think. I don't have my info in front of me, but that's what I remember. Haven't been out there in years.

Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, just email me directly!

Alma

VA OBIT: Clara F. Messenger (B: Abt 1910 / D: Aug 3, 2007) // M: Charles W. Messenger

grapejam83 — 2007-08-15 00:27:08Z

I have no connection to this family.

Excerpt from: The Farmville (VA) Herald, Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Page 6A

Funeral Service held Tuesday for Clara F. Messenger

Cumberland, August 7 –
Clara F. Messenger, 97, of Cumberland, died Friday, August 3, 2007. She was a retired nursing assistant at Hopemont State Hospital.

She was the widow of Charles W. Messenger, and is survived by two children, Richard A. Messenger of Quinton and Shirley M. Martin of Cumberland; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Tuesday at Payne Memorial United Methodist Church, Cumberland.

Interment will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Terra Alta Cemetery, Terra Alta, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made to Payne Memorial United Methodist Church.

Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

Re: Messenger in Nebraska

JeremePatterson — 2008-09-28 08:29:04Z

Hazel and Howard were my great grandparents! Lorene Rapp is my grandmother, and Colleen Patterson is my mother.

Sandy Jordan

shirleysauers4057 — 2007-04-16 00:43:45Z

I am looking for Sandy Jordan who lives in OH. I am the great grandaughter of Homer Messenger.

Please e-mail me at sjwsauers@comcast.net

Re: Royal Messenger's parents

isis2068 — 2007-04-18 00:08:21Z

His parents would be Frederick Dent Messenger and Jane Johnson. They lived in Iowa where Frederick died I believe that Jane and some of her sons to Washington State.

Geraldine(Jerry) Richards Messenger

CNagla — 2007-08-03 21:00:15Z

I am looking for anyone with information on Geraldine. She was born around 1927 or 1928 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Her mother was Margaret(Smith)Richards. Judging by the census records Margaret was married to her first husband between 1924-1930 to a man named Richards In the 1930 census Margaret and Geraldine lived with Margaret's family in Des Moines, Iowa. Margaret was 18 at that time and divorced. Geraldine could be in Texas or California. I think she has a son named Stuart/Stewart. Please email me direct at lily4evr@yahoo.com

Re: Messenger info

D_Cunningham — 2007-08-11 17:11:52Z

Thank you so much. I have been to the Ruhamah cemetery, but not Fouts, didn't know about that one. I went to Nettie's funeral. Wish I had taken my camera now. I usually do when I go to funerals to take pictures of relatives. I printed out your message to keep so I can find the Fouts Cemetery. I am always running to cemeteries as I am a volunteer in Franklin County on RAOGK, Random Acts of
Genealogy Kindness. I get requests all the time for gravestone pictures, that is all I do, no record lookups takes too much time for that. My husband says the only outings we have are finding dead people. :)

Re: Messenger info

D_Cunningham — 2007-08-11 15:28:34Z

Hey Alma, I am working on the Finch line. Just wondered, I have that Thomas Finch and Sarah Barnes Finch died in Franklin County, Ks, do you know where they are buried?

Re: MESSENGER FAMILY

KathySoukup — 2007-05-01 10:39:20Z

Lori,

Do you have any info on Sarah Keene's parents Jonathan and Amelia Powers Keene? Sarah is a sister to my g.g. grandfather Charles Keene. Jonathan is mentioned in the bio for James Messenger on Eaton Co. Genweb, and mentions that Jonathan was one of the first settlers in Eaton Co., coming from NY, but can't find much more on him and Amelia than where they are buried. Especially interested in his parents and Amelia's. Amelia lived with James and Sarah until her death.

Thanks,
Kathy Soukup

Re: Israel Messenger line

maggie4901 — 2007-09-22 14:14:13Z

are you still working on this line love to share and have a bit more info and pictures.. Lorenzo Messenger and Emily Curl and family.

Dudley Messenger born Barnet, England 1919

christian362 — 2007-11-21 16:58:38Z

Does anyone know of the above, he was the son of Muriel Whale and Tom Messenger from London. I would be interested to hear.

Re: Messenger Cumberland

lynnebspurs — 2007-09-13 05:38:32Z

Hello Jackie

I'm looking up Messenger family in Burgh by Sands
Dinah b abt 1820
Margaret abt 1781
John abt 1781

Re: My Great-Grandparent's Family

kbrownst — 2008-02-11 14:10:25Z

I am not researching this family but ran accross your message as I was cross posting for my family and this is what I found.

1900 Census William and Lena Messenger family as follows
Harry 11, Elmer 5 and Demey(male) age 2. (Elmer b. approx 1895 in Michigan)

1910 William the father is listed as Willis rest of the family is the same.

1920 Elmer and Myrtle listed with son Ralph who was b. 1919/1920.

1930 Elmer and Mrytle listed with Ralph 10, Windell 8, Naomia A. 6 and Robert I 4.

You can at least get approximate birth years from the census. Hope this helps

Perlea Messenger and Arthur Chaffee

kbrownst — 2008-02-11 13:14:35Z

According to "The Messenger family in Portage and Geauga Counties, Ohio, New Connecticut" Perlea (or Leslea) Messenger married Arthur Chaffee 9-4-1901 in Garrettsville, OH. They had the following Children born in Portage, OH. Newman K. b. 10-5-1902 and Ruth Elnora b. 1-10-1912. I am trying to identify which Arthur she married. So I can connect them into my tree. Any Help Greatly appreciated. Cross posted on the Chaffee Board as well.

FRANCIS GLEN MESSENGER

pennypfeiffer35 — 2007-06-27 23:01:22Z

DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ANY INFO ON A FRANCIS GLEN MESSENGER OF POMEROY WASHINGTON OR LEWISTON IDAHO OR CLARKSTON WASH.

Stephen, Blanche, Minnie Messenger and Rollin Baker

billluvsbeer — 2007-06-15 15:36:44Z

Hope someone out there can help.

Rollin Messenger, son of Stephen and Blanche, was adopted during 1881 while an infant by James Baker and given the Baker surname. The Messengers lived in Elgin, a small town in the southeastern part of Erie County, PA. Jim lived across the county line in Spartansburg.

There is no record of why the adoption nor the reason for Jim becoming the legal father. When the papers were signed, Stephen Messenger was in Chicago.

Rollin married Pearl Van Tassel and moved to Elkhart, Indiana. She died during 1910 and her body was returned to Pennsylvania. Rollin at the time was a fireman with the Lake Shore and Southern Michigan RR. In the 1910 census he is listed as living with father Stephen Messenger and his second wife Minnie.

I cannot find another account of Rollin. The Messengers are listed in the 1920 census as living in the northwestern corner of Indiana.

Re: MESSENGER FAMILY

JoannaBenson_1 — 2008-03-21 04:15:36Z

Benoni is Hebrew.

Re: Emma D. Rollins Messenger

unknown5218549210 — 2008-09-18 22:34:05Z

Hello Mike,

I just ran across another old posting where you were looking for info on Emma Dora Rollins - she was the sister of my G-Grandfather Charles Ashley Rollins.

b. May 23, 1874 Lewis Co. WV
m. August 30, 1891 in Gilmer Co. to James Warner Messenger b. abt. 1870

Children were:
Okey Messenger

Re: Messengers of Big Island Township

Delilah36 — 2008-07-11 13:01:22Z

I don't recognize this branch, but I feel certain all Messengers are connected. I'm from Simeon Messenger's branch. I'd like to see where this branch fits in. My email is delilahclausen@yahoo.com

Re: MESSENGER FAMILY

Delilah36 — 2008-03-22 14:14:14Z

Are you by chance from Chastina Messenger's line? She was the daughter of Truman Messenger, and sister to my Harvey Edison Messenger.

Re: MESSENGER FAMILY

Delilah36 — 2008-03-22 14:09:34Z

While on your treks through Portage OH or other counties in OH has anyone seen the grave for Truman Messenger who died betw 1840 and 1850. I've tons of information about him but can't find where he is buried or for that matter where in OH he died. I've checked with the last known county he lived in to no avail. Thanks

Messengers of Big Island Township

Jer911 — 2008-07-10 02:59:59Z

I have noticed that family trees for the Messengers of Big Island Township stop with my grandfather John Newton Messenger. I have information regarding his siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. If anyone is interested please contact me and I will be happy to fill you in.

~~~Cynthia Messenger and Eligah Rathburn

pam1m — 2008-03-16 23:44:39Z

Looking for information on the Messenger families of Granby Ct. I have quite a bit of info. on this family but am always looking for more. My line starts with Cynthia, David, Nathaniel, Joseph, Nathaniel, Edward, Andrew, John, and William. If there is anyone else out there following this line, would you please get in touch with me.
Thank you~~~Pam

Re: Elisha Messenger bn 1776 CT, son David bn 1810 Greene Co PA

milldean — 2007-04-10 02:42:33Z

Sorry I don't have a Harriet. I have William C. no birthdate, Marynda, Aug 10, 1806, David C. Aug 31, 1808, James, Jan 14 1810, Mary Ann May 13, 1813, and Henry Hayes, May 23, 1817. Marynda died in Union Co OH Nov 18, 1872. I had Seaton Harper bn 1846. I had Marynda also having an Elisha bn 1842.

Darrow of New York

EdStoermer34 — 2008-01-14 16:06:11Z

Joseph E. Darrow, b: 28 Jun 1824, d: 28 Oct 1896 in Brooklyn. He married Emily Mott. His sister, Phoebe married Augustus Pinckney. According to my research Joseph had seven children. Joseph's son, Joseph Jr. served and died in the Civil War.
I have some good information on this family but would be interested in communicating with anyone who has additional or needs some help.
I have some photos taken on a recent visit to Cypress Hills Cemetery in New York.

Re: Messenger Cumberland

dorothyclements23 — 2008-11-05 17:31:39Z

Hi Jackie
I am researching my family tree and have Isaac Messenger abt.1811 who was born in Allonby but I can't find out any birth or marriage. I do know he married Margaret Lockerbie who was from Scotland but again I don't have a date or place. They had children Henderson, Jonathan, Isaac Mary Nancy and my gt. grandmother Elizabeth. Can you help please.
regards Dorothy

Re: Elisha Messenger bn 1776 CT, son David bn 1810 Greene Co PA

tlongberry — 2007-04-09 02:46:06Z

looking for info on Elishas Other children.... My GRgrgrgrandmother Harriet Messenger Larue was born in PA in 1819, married in Richland county OH in 1840 and died in Union Cty approx 1885-90. I have pension papers linking Seton Harper son of Wm and Marynda Messenger Harper to my Larues as a cousin. That would make Harriet Marynda's sister. Harriet named one of her sons Elisha. Any help would be appreciated.....

harriet messenger

tlongberry — 2007-03-19 20:53:06Z

looking for the parents and siblings for Harriet messenger. B 1819 or 1820 in PA. M in Richland Cty Oh Jan 1842 to Harrison Larue. I have alot of info on her and her children to share. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Elisha Messenger bn 1776 CT, son David bn 1810 Greene Co PA

tlongberry — 2007-04-26 02:27:03Z

If you have a link for marynda to Elisha, then we have a link for Harriet. I do have Seton listed as a cousin to Harriets son William in her (Harriet's) Widowed Mothers pension papers. I'd be happy to share any info I have with you if you're interested.
Thanks!!!

Wife for Elisha Messenger?

tlongberry — 2007-06-06 02:31:16Z

I was at my local library and found an entry for a tombstone in Peak Cemetery, Winfield Tp, Knox county, Oh.
"Lucretia Messenger Consort of Elijah Messenger of Simsbury Conn, D Aug 12, 1831, Aged 67Y 7M.

also at the same cemetery

Messenger, George Asa, S/O Adonya(sp) and Rachel Messenger D Sep 4, 1818.
Thought I'd pass these along

Edward Messenger 1829 Esher Surrey

pauldoherty11 — 2008-02-08 19:38:50Z

I'm trying to find the father of Edward bn 1829. He was a Butler according to the 1861 census in Middleham Yorks and then became a groomsman on the 1871 census in Skelton Yorks. Finally on the 1891 census he became a Publican in Newcastle upon Tyne. Any Info or Ideas greatly appreciated. Regards Paul.

Re: Messengers in the Colony of Connecticut

daphnekenney — 2007-10-23 16:26:05Z

I have a messenger in my family line. Her name is Kesiah messenger. She was born December 4 1779 in Sinsbury,Connecticut. She married Benjamin Benson in Illinois and then died March 10 1857 in Springville,Utah. I would love to find more information about her parents and her ancestors.