Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-7.Lyda (Eliza Adelaide) Massey(6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
7 Oct.1854
Birth: Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Mo.
2
22 Dec.1929
Kansas City, Mo.
3
6 Feb.1879
Marriage: Jefferson City, Mo.; Daniel Boone Holmes, b. 13 Mar.1850, Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky., d. 5 Nov.1911, Kansas City, Mo.
4; 5; 18



Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
 8-m-b.Mo.

>Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

7
25 Jul.1864
Boonville, Cooper Co.,Mo.: Maria Hawkins Withers Massey, mother of M-7.Lyda Massey, died and the family was scattered, never to be all together again.
6
1865-1869
Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo.: M-7.Lyda Massey, and her sister, M-47.Molly Massey, lived in the household of M-43.Nina Massey and her husband, Warwick Hough; Nina Massey Hough was, in effect, her foster-mother.


15 Jul.1869 Columbia,Mo.: M-6.B.F. Massey writes from Newtonia, Newton Co.Mo., to his friend Dr. J.F. Snyder: "the two little girls [M-7.Lyda Massey and M-47.Molly Massey] are at Columbia, Mo., going to school."
8
Nov.1872
Kansas City, Mo.: Warwick Hough, husband of 43.Nina Massey, invited Daniel B. Holmes to join his law firm.
9
Note
Daniel B. Holmes had graduated, June 1872, from Harvard Law School, and had settled in Kansas city.  M-7.Lyda Massey was living in the household of her foster-parents, the Houghs.

Nov.1872
Kansas City, Mo.: Daniel B. Holmes elected to form a Law partnership with Thomas V. Bryant.
9
15 Feb.1875
Kansas City, Mo.: M-6.B.F. Massey, writes from Neosho, Mo. to his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder, in Virginia, Ill:  "there is two girls [7.Lyda Massey and 47.Molly Massey], both sometimes with Nina [Massey Hough] at Kansas City, and sometimes with Ben [M-44.Benjamin Ulpian Massey] at Springfield, Mo."
10
1876
Kansas City, Mo.: M-7.Lyda Massey became engaged.
11
Note
Her engagement ring clearly shows the year 1876, but the month and day have worn off.

4 Jan.1877
Jefferson City, Mo.: D.B. Holmes asked Charles E. Robertson, Bishop of Missouri, to officiate at his wedding, and the Bishop replied from St. Louis:-  "...I am especially glad to have it in my power to accede to your request, as my acquaintance with Miss Massey & her family has been so intimate & pleasant to me in the past ... make my regards to Miss Lyda when you write to her ... I will come to Jefferson on the Tuesday P.M. train."
12
6 Feb.1877
Springfield, Mo.: "Lydia A. Massey, of Springfield, Mo., & Daniel Boone Holmes, of Kansas City, married."
4; 5
Note
They were married in the Protestant Episcopal Church; the wedding certificate pasted in the D.B. Holmes family Bible calls her "Lyda A. Massey" and is witnessed by John P. Phelps and Warwick Hough.

6 Mar.1877
Springfield, Cole Co., Mo.: The marriage of Lyda A. Massey and Daniel B. Massey was recorded.
4
20 Jan.1878
Kansas City, Mo.: their first child, a son, Massey Bryant Holmes, was born.
5
17 Dec.1879
St. Louis, Mo.: Her father, M-6.Benjamin Franklin Massey, died, was buried at Jefferson City, Mo.

8 Jun.1880
Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation, etc.
Daniel Holmes
W-M-30-b.Ky.
Lawyer
Lyda Holmes
W-M-25-b.Mo.
wife
Massey Holmes
W-M-3-b.Mo.
son in law
Mollie Holmes
W-F-23-b.Mo.
s[?]
Barbara Ernst

servant

13 Jul.1880
Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky.: Her mother-in-law, Sally Ann Gilbert Holmes, died.
15
27 Aug.1881
Kansas City, Mo.: their second child, first daughter, Sydney Holmes, was born.
5
24 Nov.1881
Lexington, Ky: As heirs of Sally A. Holmes, deceased, Daniel B. Holmes and wife Lydia, with W. H. Holmes and wife Laura C., sell a house and lot on Broadway, Lexington, Ky. to William Sinclair for $3,000.
16
28 Jun.1884
Kansas City, Mo.: their third child, second daughter, Mignon Gilbert Holmes, was born.
5
25 Jan.1896
Kansas City, Mo.: Lyda Massey Holmes became a member of the D.A.R.
17
1 Mar.1898
Kansas City, Mo.: Lyda Massey Holmes became a member of the Virginia Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
17
14 Nov.1900
Kansas City Mo.: Her daughter, Sydney Holmes, married George Langford.
5; 19
3 Nov.1906
Kansas City, Mo.: Her daughter, Mignon Gilbert Holmes, married John Ray Russell.
5; 20
24 Sep.1907
Scituate, Mass.: Her son, Massey Bryant Holmes, married Ethel Greenough.
5; 20
5 Nov.1911
Kansas City, Mo.: Her husband, Daniel Boone Holmes, died intestate.  Her son, Massey Bryant Holmes, was Administrator of the estate.
5
27 Jan1912
Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. Lyda Holmes is listed as a sister and an heir of Julian Pinckney Massey, deceased.
24
9 Oct.1912
Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. Lyda Holmes, sister, received a $250. distribution from estate of J.P. Massey, deceased.
25
1 Apr.1914
Kansas City, Mo.: Lyda M. Holmes received a distribution from the estate of R.D. Massey, deceased.
27
6 Feb.1917
Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. Lyda M. Holmes, listed as a legatee of 90.Robert Douglass Massey, deceased.
26; 27
1 Nov.1919
Bentonville, Ark.: W.J. Dole, Administrator of the estate of Robert D. Massey, died 7 Nov.1909, sells to Mrs. Lyda M. Holmes, for $21,500., Lots 123 and 124 in the City of Bentonville, and all the personal property belonging to said estate.
22; 28
10 Nov.1919
Bentonville, Ark.: Lyda M. Holmes sells Lots 123 and 124 in the City of Bentonville, upon which is located the Massey Hotel, and all furniture and fixtures in said hotel, to C.R. Craig, for $20,000.
23; 28
16 Nov.1919
Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. Lyda Holmes is listed as a sister and legatee of R.D. Massey, deceased.
27
26 May 1920
Kansas City, Mo.: Lyda M. Holmes, a sister of R.D. Holmes, deceased, receives $2,000.84 in settlement of the estate of R.D. Massey.
27
22 Dec.1929
Chicago, Ill.: On 25 May 1951, Sydne H. Langford, daughter of Lyda Massey Holmes, makes Affidavit:   "Lyda Massey Holmes died 22 Dec.1929 in Kansas City, Mo., and is buried in the Holmes family lot in the Mount Washington Cemetery, Kansas City.  She died intestate, was married only once, to Daniel B. Holmes, who pre-deceased her on 5 Nov.1911."
27; 29

Sources

Page
1
Appendix XXXIII: M-6.B. F. Massey: His Children's Names.

2
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
3
Jackson Co., Mo.: Estate #33336 Papers: Owned by GL,Jr.

4
Cole Co., Mo.: Marriage Records: Bk. D, p.126.
p.0536
5
Daniel B. Holmes family Bible: Owned by GL,Jr.

6
Appendix XXIX: M-44.Benjamin Ulpian Massey: Recollections of his Father M-6.B.F. Massey's Remembrance of his last Autobiography

7
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
8
Appendix XLVII: 6.B.F. Massey Letters to the Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection.

9
Memorial Records of Kansas City & Jackson County, p.445-6.

10
Appendix XLVII: Supra: B.F. Massey letter, 15 Feb.1875.

11
Lyda Massey Holmes: Engagement ring: Owned by GL,Jr.

12
D.B. Holmes family Bible: Supra: Letter pasted in Bible.

13
Obituary Notice.
p.0485
14
Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo.: 1880 Census, p.27.
p.H-138
15
D.B. Holmes family Bible: Supra: Clipping pasted in Bible.

16
Fayette Co., Ky.: Deeds: Book 64, p.374.

17
Lyda Massey Holmes: Papers: Owned by GL,Jr.

18
Excursus XIV: Holmes.

19
Excursus XIII: Langford.

20
Excursus XV: Russell.

21
Excursus XVII: Greenough [not present - GL,III. ed. Might be: Excursus XVII:Smith.]

22
Benton Co., Ark.: Administrative Deeds: Bk.148, p.8.
p.0169
23
Benton Co., Ark.: Warranty Deed: Copy owned by GL,Jr.

24
Green Co., Mo.: Probate Court Records: File 7683.
p.0770
25
Ibid: file 7683.
p.0778
26
Ibid: File 7775.
p.0771
27
Appendix XXXVII: M-90.Robert D. Massey: Land Ventures; Dimmit County, Texas.

28
Appendix XXXV: M-90.Robert D. Massey: Massey Hotel: Bentonville, Benton Co., Ark.

29
Affidavit: Dated 25 May 1951: Sydne H. Langford.
p.0635

Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-42.Frank Raliegh Massey(6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
12 Apr.1850
Birth: Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Mo.
2
25 Jun.1916
Death: Springfield, Mo. Buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
2; 3
12 May 1872
Marriage: Neosho, Mo., Sallie E. Jones, b. 4 Mar.1854, d. 30 Oct.1930.
4; 5; 46



6 Sep.1850
Jasper Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Ben. F. Massie
40-b.Md.
Farmer
Mariah H. Massie
29-F-b.Va.

Elizth. Ellenor Massie
10-F-b.Mo.

Ben U. Massie
8-M-b.Mo.

Julian P. Massie
6-M-b.Mo.

Clarence R. Massie
4-M-b.Mo.

Logan S. Massie
2-M-b.Mo.

>Frank R. Massie
5/12-M-b.Mo.

Sarah L.
23-F-b.Va

7
7 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

>F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.


c. 1861-1866
Virginia: "When a child, he went to Virginia, where he was reared to manhood; leaving there in 1866, when came back to Missouri."
41
1866
Springfield, Mo.: "Returned to Springfield, Mo., to clerk for J.L. Carson."
9
14 Jun.1870
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Elizabeth
45-F-b.Ky.
Keeping boarding-house
Walker


Frank Massey
20-M-b.Mo.
Clerk in store
10
12 May 1872
Neosho, Mo.: Married to Sallie E. Jones.
4; 5
Nov.1873
Neosho, Mo.: On 14 Dec.1874, B.F. Massey wrote from Neosho to his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder, at Virginia, Ill.:
"One of my sons, (Frank, my 6th child, and now in his 25th. year). married some 2 or 3 years since a Miss Jones, daughter of Doct. Richard Jones, a Merchant for a long time at this place.  Mr. Jones died some 2 or 3 years ago.  A year ago last Nov., the youngest child of the Jones came of age, and on dividing property the store with some real estate fell to Frank's wife, and Frank with a brother of hers commenced to run the old store, and Frank is still at it.  Old Man Jones left no will.  The widow took a child's part.  I understand there was something over ten thousand to each heir."
47
12 Nov.1873
Newton Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey and Sallie E. Massey on a Deed from Richard A. Henning.
11
22 Nov.1873
Newton Co., Mo.: Sallie E. and Frank R. Massey on a Deed to R.A. Henning.
12
26 Nov.1873
Newton Co., Mo.: Sallie E. and Frank R. Massey on Deeds to:- Hubbard F. Jones, Richard M. Jones, Frank S. Jones, Fannie W. Jones and Amelia W. Jones.
13
27 Nov.1873
 Newton Co., Mo.: Sallie Massey, Grantee, on a Deed from Hubbard Jones et al.
14
2 Apr.1874
Newton Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey and wife deed 160 acres to J. C. Williams.
15
14 Dec.1874
Neosho, Mo.: B.F. Massey in this letter to Dr. J.F. Snyder, reports:-  "Frank, with a brother-in-law, is still at it [operating the Jones store.]"
47
15 Feb.1875
Neosho, Mo.: B.F. Massey, in a letter to Dr. J.F. Snyder reports:-    "Another son [F.R. Massey] is in business in this place on his own hook."
47
20 Apr.1875
Newton Co., Mo.: F.R. Massey and R.W. Jones deed a 58 acre tract to John B. Jackson.
16
10 Dec.1875
Neosho,Mo.: F.R. Massey and Sallie E. Massey deed Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 in McCord's Addition in Neosho to John Shotliff.
17
1878
Springfield, Mo.: The City Directory lists Frank R. Massey as with J. G. Aumont & Co., Springfield.
18
14 Jun.1880
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Frank Massey
30-M-b.Mo.
Mcht. (Wholesale Groceries)

Sallie Massey
26-F-b.Mo.
Wife
Louise Massey
1-F-b.Mo.
Dau.
19
1881
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists Frank Massey with Massey & McCann, Wholesale Grocers.
20
1884
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists Frank R. Massey as owner, Massey & Robertson, Wholesale Grocers.
21
1888
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists Frank Massey as Manager, Springfield Grocer Co.
22
1890,'92,'95
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists Frank R. Massey as President, Massey - Herndon Shoe Co.
23
1900
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey became interested in a mining venture.
2
1901-1905
Springfield, Mo.: During this period, Frank R. Massey is listed only as a Springfield resident.
24
1907
Springfield, Mo.: The City Directory lists him as a mine operator
25
1908
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists him as "farmer".
26
16 Nov.1909
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey requests Letters of Administration on estate of Robert D. Massey, d.7 Nov.1909, intestate.
27
1910-1911
During this period, the City Directory lists him, but does not note his occupation.
28
16 Jan.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey requests that a Probate Court jury determine whether Julian P. Massey, is capable of managing his own affairs.  He states that Julian Massey became, in 1871, an inmate of the Fulton Insane Asylum, and that R.D. Massey has always paid for his support in that institution, which is requesting current expense payments of $150.00 per year, plus $25.00 for clothes.
29
22 Jan.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey is appointed Administrator of estate of Julian P. Massey, late of Fulton, Mo.
29; 31
22 Jan.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey is appointed Guardian of Clarence R. Massey, adjudged incompetent to manage his affairs and legally insane.
32
1912
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey listed as city resident.
33
23 Dec.1912
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey requests Letters of Administration on estate of Clarence R. Massey of Greene Co., Mo., who died 10 Nov. 1912, intestate; and whose son, Benj. F. Massey, relinquishes his right to administer.
34
2 Feb.1913
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey's niece, Jean Virginia Massey, daughter of Scott Withers Massey, was married in his home to Samuel Laws Watson.
35
1913
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey listed as city resident.
36
1 Apr.1914
Springfield, Mo.: A letterhead used by Frank R. Massey lists him as President and General Manager of the Little Boss Mining Co., with offices in Springfield, and mines at Granby, Mo.
37
1 Apr.1914
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey, as Administrator of the estate of R.D. Massey, write G.G. Lydy, Probate Court Judge, enclosing receipts from beneficiaries of the R. D. Massey estate.
30
1914
Springfield, Mo.: His city Directory listing reads:- "Frank R. Massey, (Sallie E.) mining."
38
25 Jun.1916
Springfield, Mo.: His obituary notice reads: 
"Frank R. Massey died suddenly, at his home, from a paralytic attack, one of several ones the past three years.  Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sallie E. Massey, and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Holland, of Springfield."
41; 39
25 Jun.1916
Springfield, Mo.: Another obituary article reads:
"When 16 years of age, he came to Springfield, and assumed a clerical position under J.L. Carson, later becoming connected with J.G. Aumont & Co.  Later, he became connected with Dyer, Massey & McCann, Wholesale Grocers; which later was known as the Massey Wholesale Grocers.  Later he was Manager of the Springfield Grocery Co.; and after severing his connection with this firm, he was with the Massey - Herndon Boot & Shoe Store.  His last venture in the mercantile world was with the Keet - Roundtree Boot & Shoe Co.  Sixteen years ago, he became interested in mining, and at the time of his death was operator of valuable mines near Granby."
41
25 Jun.1916
Neosho, Mo.: This obituary reads:
"He was in the mercantile business for many years in partnership with O.A. Moss."
41



Children

44
+M-208
Louise Massey, b.10 Feb.1879, Springfield, Mo. d. 3 May 1928, Springfield, Mo.
42

Sources

Page
1
 J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Springfield, Mo.: Obituary Notice.
p.0522
3
Springfield, Mo.: Hazelwood Cemetery records.
p.0741
4
Springfield, Mo.: Weekly Leader, 16 May 1872.
p.0756
5
Excursus II: Jones.

6
Larry A. James: Pioneer Families of Newton Co., Mo.; 1976.
p.0802
7
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0748
8
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
9
Charles Holland Jr.: 21 Feb.1971: Letter to O.L. Hough.
pp.0560, 0561
10
Greene Co., Mo.: 1870 Census.
p.0747
11
Newton Co., Mo.: Deeds: #R-483.
p.0798X
12
Ibid: R-477.
p.0798
13
Ibid: R-486, R-489, R-493, R495 and R492.
p.0798
14
Ibid: R-491.
p.0798X
15
Ibid:
p.0798
16
Ibid:
p.0798
17
Ibid:
p.0798
18
Escott:  History & Directory of Springfield & No. Springfield; 1878.
p.0743
19
Greene Co., Mo.: 1880 Census.
p.0742
20
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory; 1881.
p.0743
21
Barber & Escott: Springfield City Directory; 1884.
p.0743
22
Hoye: Springfield City Directory; 1888.
p.0743
23
Hoye: Springfield City Directories; 1890 & 1892 & 1895.
pp.0743, 0744
24
Hoye: Springfield City Directory; 1901 & 1905.
p.0744
25
Springfield City Directory; 1907.
p.0744
26
Ibid: 1908.
p.0744
27
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775
p.0783
28
Springfield City Directory; 1910.
pp.0744, 0745
29
Greene Co., Mo.:  : File #7653.
p.0776
30
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0777; 0780
31
Ibid: File #7683.
p.0770
32
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader, 27 Jan.1912.
p.0758
33
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory; 1913.
p.0745
34
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7682.
p.0779
35
Greene Co., Mo.: Marriage Records: BK. V, p.312.
p.0746
36
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory; 1913.
pp.0744, 0745
37
Letterhead: Little Boss Mining Co.
p.0775
38
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory; 1914.
p.0745
39
Springfield, Mo.: Weekly Leader:, 16 May 1872.
p.0756
40
Neosho, Mo.: Times; obituary notice.
p.0794
41
Fairbanks & Tuck: Past and Present of Greene Co., Mo.; 1915; pp.1828-29 and 1914-16.
pp.0750; 0766, 0769
42
Louise Holland: Obituary Notice, 4 May 1928.
p.0757
43
Greene Co., Mo.: Marriage Records: BK. N, p.240.
p.0746
44
Excursus VII: Holland.

45
Springfield, Mo.: Leader, 4 May 1928.
p.0757
46
Appendix XXXIV: Massey - Jones Family Connections.

47
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey Letter, 14 Dec.1874.



Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-43.Nina Eleanore(1) Massey
(6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas) {XE "Massey: Nina Eleanore (43)"}
Dates

Source
12 Apr. 840
Birth: Jasper Co., Mo.
2; 3;29
10 Mar.1925
Death: St. Louis, Mo. Buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St.Louis.
4
30 May 1861
Marriage: Jefferson City, Mo. to Warwick Hough, b.26 Jan.1836 Loudoun Co., Va. d.28 Oct.1915, St. Louis, Mo.
3; 5; 6; 7; 26



1840
Newton Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Sex/Age
Occupation
Benjamin Franklin Massey
M-20/30
Farmer
Maria Hawkins Withers Massey
F-20/30

[Sarah L. Pierce?]
F-15/20

>Nina Massey
F-under 5

9
1840-1850
1850: Newton/Jasper Co., Mo.: Nina Massey writes:
"I lived on a farm until I was ten years old, on what was called Spring River Valley, half way between Mt. Vernon and Sarcoxie."
3
1850
Jasper Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Benjamin F. Massie
40-M-b.Md.
Farmer - $1,000; R.E.
Maria H. Massie
29-F-b.Va.

>Eliz. Ellenor Massie
10-F-b.Mo.

Ben U.
8-M-b.Mo.

Julian P.
6-M-b.Mo.

Clarence R.
4-M-b.Mo.

Logan S.
2-M-b.Mo.

Frank R.
8/12-M-b.Mo.

Sarah L. Pierce
23-F-b.Va.

10
c.1853-1856
Boonville, Cooper Co., Mo.: Nina Massey again writes:
"I attended school at Boonville, Mo. until my father was elected Secretary of State, ... staying with Mr. [Peter] Pierce, my mother's mother, when I moved to Jefferson City."
3
Note
This grandmother was Eliza Jane Matilda Hawkins, 1788-1871, widow of Daniel Withers, 1775-    ; who, as a widow, m.2nd. Peter Pierce, 1794-1871.
12
Aug.1856
Her father, Benjamin Franklin Massey, was elected Missouri Secretary of State for a four-year term.
11; 28
Oct.1856
Jefferson City, Mo.: B.F. Massey was inducted into office as Secretary of State.
11
1857
Jefferson City, Mo.: Nina Massey writes:
"My father found it impossible to rent a house in Jefferson City, and as Gov. Polk had been elected to the [U.S.] Senate, Lt. Gov. [Claiborne F.] Jackson offered father the Governor's Mansion, as no one was occupying it."
3
1857
Jefferson City, Mo.: Warwick Hough was appointed Chief Clerk to B.F. Massey, then Secretary of State.
26
1858
Jefferson City, Mo.: Nina Massey notes:
"I met Warwick Hough."
3
Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole, Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-M-b.Md.
Secy of State; Zero R.E., $3,600 P.P.
M. H. Massey
38-F-b.Va.

>Nina E. Massey
20-F-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-M-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-M-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-M-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-M-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-M-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-M-b.Mo.


Eliza Massey
6-F-b.Mo.

Maria Massey
4-F-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-M-b.Mo.

17
1860
Jefferson City, Mo.: Warwick Hough, Nina Massey's husband-to-be, was appointed Adjutant General of Missouri, with rank of Brigadier General.
28
30 May 1861
Jefferson City, Mo.: Nina Massey writes:
"I married Warwick Hough, during what was known as the Price and Harney Agreement."
3; 5;8
12 Jun.1861
Jefferson City, Mo.: Nina Massey Hough continues her story:
"Two weeks after our marriage, Blair and Lyons, with five or six thousand troops, came to Jefferson City and took charge of State government.  Warwick Hough and Gov. Claiborne Jackson, Gen. Sterling Price and Benjamin Franklin Massey, then Secretary of State, moved the duly elected [C.S.A.] State Government to Boonville, Mo."
3; 26; 27; 28
6 Dec.1861
Nina Massey Hough notes:
"For seven months I had not heard from Mr. Hough."
Then Nina joined Warwick Hough at Osceola, Mo. in the Southern part of the State [Missouri], and followed him and her father and the State Government-in-Exile to Columbus, Mississippi, then the headquarters of the Confederate military operations, where her first two children were born.
3; 8
29 Sep.1862
Columbia, Miss.: Their first child, a son, Warwick Massey Hough, was born.
15
6 Dec.1862
Her father, B.F. Massey, having resigned as Missouri's Government-in-Exile Secretary of State; her husband, Warwick Hough, was appointed Secretary of State in his stead.
28
9 Jan.1863
Her husband, Warwick Hough, resigned his newly appointed post as Secretary of State, and was commissioned Captain in the Department of the Inspector General.
28
28 Apr.1864
Their second child, first daughter, Alice Ramsey Hough, was born at Columbus, Miss.
15
1864
Nina Massey Hough writes:
"I remained in the South during the War, except for the two months I spent in prison, when I came through St. Louis to see my mother, who then resided in Boonville, Mo.  After being released from prison, they would not allow me to see my mother, and banished me to the South."
3; 16
25 Jul.1864
Fayette, Howard Co. Mo.: Her mother, Maria Hawkins Withers Massey, died.
11
Note
At this point, Nina Massey Hough, in effect became foster-mother to the youngest of the B.F. Massey children.

10 May 1865
Mobile, Ala.: Warwick Hough surrendered at the defeat of the Rebel troops, and was given his parole by Gen. E.R.S. Canby.
26
1866
Memphis, Tenn.: Warwick Hough was prevented from returning to his practice of Law in Missouri, because of the restrictive "test oath" required by the Drake Constitution, so they settled in Memphis, where he again took up the practice of Law.
26
25 Oct.1866
Memphis, Tenn.: Their third child, second daughter, Maria Withers Hough, was born.
15
1867
Jefferson City, Mo.: After the Drake Constitution restrictions on the practice of Law were removed, Nina and Warwick Hough returned to Jefferson City.
26
24 Dec.1867
Jefferson City, Mo.: Their fourth child, second son, Louis Hough, was born.  Nina Massey Hough, and her four children, remained in Jefferson City at the home of Warwick Hough's Aunt, Mrs. Pleasant Hough Harrison, widow of James Harrison, sometime Mayor of Jefferson City.  Meanwhile, Warwick  Hough continued West to Kansas City, Mo., where he intended to re-establish himself in the practice of Law.
8
9 Jan.1868
Kansas City, Mo.: Warwick Hough resumed his Law practice, setting himself up with a small office in front and living quarters in the back room.
26
1869
Kansas City, Mo.: Warwick Hough immediately prospered, and brought his wife, Nina Massey Hough and their children to Kansas City.  Their last four children were born in Kansas City.
8
15 Jul.1869
Her father,B.F. Massey, wrote his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"Nina is now the Mother of 4 children, and I believe they have all red heads, 2 boys and 2 not boys."

9 Feb.1870
Kansas City, Mo.: Their fifth child, third son, Heber Hough was born; but died 13 Jul.1870.
15
17 Oct.1871
Kansas City, Mo.: Their sixth child, third daughter, was born but died 14 Sep.1872.
15
29 Aug.1873
Kansas City, Mo.: Their seventh child, fourth daughter, Eleanor Holmes Hough was born. She died 25 Jan.1955, in St. Louis, Mo., unmarried.
15
1874
Kansas City, Mo.: At the urging of members of the Missouri Bar, Warwick Hough ran for election to the Missouri Supreme Court, and was elected to a term of ten years.
26
15 Feb.1875
Kansas City, Mo.: Her father, B.F. Massey, wrote  again to Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"There is two girls [daughters 7.Lyda Massey and 47.Molly Massey], both single; sometimes with Nina at Kansas City, and sometimes with 44.Ben [Benjamin Ulpian Massey] at Springfield."
32
26 Apr.1876
Kansas City, Mo.: Howard Hough, their eighth and last child, fourth son, was born.  He died 20 Jul.1876.
8
1876
Jefferson City, Mo.: Nina and Warwick Hough established a residence in Jefferson City, where they lived until 1885.
8
17 Dec.1879
St. Louis, Mo.: Benjamin Franklin Massey, father of 43.Nina Massey Hough, died.
30
1885
St. Louis, Mo.: After Judge Warwick retirement from Missouri's Supreme Court, he moved Nina and the children to St. Louis, where he joined his son Warwick Massey Hough in a Law partnership which continued until his death.  They bought a beautiful summer home near Arcadia, Mo. overlooking the Missouri River, where Nina spent her Summers.
2; 8
c. 1905
St. Louis, Mo.: Nina's arthritis had restricted the use of her arms and legs.  She gave up the summer home, and resigned herself to life in their home at 5884 Cates Ave., St. Louis.  Her condition worsened, until she had to be carried from bedroom to living room, where she remained in her chair all day ... keeping up her voluminous correspondence, playing backgammon, and receiving friends.  Her hands were so gnarled that her pen had to be inserted into her fist, so that she could write.  Her internment in prison was believed to have created this arthritic condition, which was to immobilize her and cause her so much pain in later years.
8
Note
In light of the fact that Nina's father, Benjamin Franklin Massey, had suffered crippling arthritis or rheumatic attacks all his life; it is possible that Nina's condition was hereditary.

16 Nov.1909
St. Louis, Mo.: Mrs. Nina E. Hough is listed as a sister and heir of Robert Douglass Massey.
20
31 May 1911
St. Louis, Mo.: Nina and Warwick Hough celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 5884 Cates Ave., St. Louis.  Among their guests were four of their children:- Warwick M. Hough and his wife, Mrs. Marie Borden, of Texas, Miss Alice Hough, and Miss Eleanor Hough.  Their son, Dr. Louis Hough, sent greetings from his home in Denver, Colo.
18
27 Jan.1912
St. Louis, Mo.: Mrs. Nina E. Hough, of St. Louis, is listed as a sister and heir of Julian Pinckney Massey.
19
9 Nov.1912
St. Louis, Mo.: Mrs. Nina E. Hough received a $250 distribution from the estate of Julian Pinckney Massey.
21
1 Apr.1914
St. Louis, Mo,: Mrs. Nina E. Hough received a distribution from the estate of Robert Douglass Massey.
22
28 Oct.1915
St. Louis, Mo.: Nina's husband, Judge Warwick Hough, died, and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis.
26
28 Oct.1915
St. Louis, Mo.: After the death of her husband, Nina Massey Hough carried on with the help of her daughters, Alice Hough and Eleanor Hough.
8
6 Feb.1917
St. Louis, Mo.: Mrs. Nina Hough is listed as a legatee of Robert Douglass Massey.
23
26 May1920
 St. Louis, Mo.: Nina E. Hough, sister of Robert Douglass Massey, received $2,000.84 in final distribution of his estate.
24
28 Jun.1920
St. Louis, Mo.: Nina E. Hough is listed as a sister and legatee of Robert Douglass Massey.
25
c.1921
St. Louis, Mo.:
Note. I last saw "Aunt Nina", as we called her, when my mother and I visited in St. Louis.  She still had red hair, was cheerful and very good company.  Although bed-ridden, and with badly crippled hands, she wrote her own letters, and was, by far, the best dispenser of family news in the family.

10 Mar.1925
St. Louis, Mo.:
"Mrs. Nina Hough died in St.Louis, intestate, was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis.  She was survived by: Son, Dr. Louis Hough, of Denver, Colo., daughters, Alice and Eleanor Hough, of St. Louis, and daughter, Mrs. Abel P. Borden, of Pierce, Texas."
4; 8

Sources

Page
1
Appendix XXXIII: B.F. Massey: His Children's names.

2
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
3
Appendix XXXI: Nina Massey Hough: Autobiographical Notes.

4
St. Louis, Mo.: Newspaper Obituary.
p.0520
5
Cole Co., Mo.: Marriage Records; Bk.B, p.228.
p.0486; p.0536
6
Excursus I: Hough.

7
U.S. Dictionary of Biography; Missouri; Vol.2, p.499.
p.0016
8
O.L. Hough: Biography of 41.Nina E. Massey.
pp.0537, 0538, 0539
9
Newton Co., Mo: 1840 Census.
p.0487
10
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0486
11
Appendix XXIX: M-44.Benjamin Ulpian Massey: Recollections of His Father M-6.B.F. Massey's Remembrance of His Lost Autobiography

12
Boonville, Mo.: Walnut Hill Cemetery records.
...
13
Boonville, Mo.: Newspaper clipping.
...
14
Johnson: History of  Cooper Co., Mo., p.173.
...
15
O.L. Hough: Children of Nina Massey and Warwick Hough
p.0543
16
Appendix XXXVI: 43.Nina Massey Hough: Her Military Imprisonment.

17
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
18
St. Louis, Mo.: Newspaper clipping.
p.0263
19
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
20
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0783
21
Ibid: File #7683.
p.0778
22
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0775
23
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
24
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0786
25
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0773
26
O.L. Hough: Biography of Warwick Hough.
pp.0540, 0541, 0542
27
Appendix XLI: The Active Rebel Massey Family.

28
Appendix XXXIX: the Missouri Rebel Secretaries of State.

29
Appendix LVIV: B. F. Massey - Farmsite Residences.

30
History of Cole Co., Mo.
pp.0484 0485
31
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey Letters: 15 Jul.1869.

32
Ibid: B.F. Massey Letter: 15 Feb.1875.



Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-44.Benjamin Ulpian(54) Massey
(6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
28 Feb.1842
Birth: Jasper Co., Mo.: near Sarcoxie.
1
10 May 1907
Death: Springfield, Mo., of apoplexy.  Buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
2; 3; 27
20 Apr.1869
1st Marriage: Jefferson City, Mo., Mary Sydney Smith, b.c.1844-45, d. 18 Feb.1875.
49; 31; 32; 4
Nov.1879
2nd Marriage: Crissie Boone, b.c.1856, d. 17 Jul.1891.
4; 50; 25
1893
3rd Marriage: Ella Jones, b.1874, d.1955. 48; 53



26 Sep.1850
Jasper Co;, Mo;: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Ben. F. Massie
40-b.Md.
Farmer
Mariah H. Massie
29-F-b.Va.

Elizth. Ellenor Massie
10-F-b.Mo.

>Ben U. Massie
8-M-b.Mo.

Julian P. Massie
6-M-b.Mo.

Clarence R. Massie
4-M-b.Mo.

Logan S. Massie
2-M-b.Mo.

Frank R. Massie
5/12-M-b.Mo.

Sarah L.
23-F-b.Va

32
1856-1861
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: He attended a private school in Jefferson City, run by Professors Berch and Shomaker, preparing himself to enter the State University.
37
7 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
>B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

8
12 Jun.1861
Jefferson City, Mo.: Benjamin U. Massey, Chief Clerk to his Secretary of State father, B.F. Massey, helped pack up his father's records, including the State Seal, took them to Boonville.
5
30 Jul.1861
Jefferson City, Mo.: The elected Missouri State administration, including Governor Claiborne F. Jackson, and Secretary of State Benjamin F. Massey, was ousted from the office by the Gamble Convention.
4
1861-1862
Des Arc, Ark.: The fugitive Rebel State government authorized a $10 million Bond issue to help pay for the War.  Acting as his father's Chief Clerk, it was Ben. U. Massey's duty to affix his father's signature and the State Seal to these bonds.
5; 37
1862-1864
Benjamin U. Massey accompanied the Rebel State Government on its flight through the South throughout the War.

1864-1865
Jefferson City, Mo.: During the closing days of the War, and just after, B.U. Massey read Law in the office of Judge E.L. Edwards.
3; 37
1865
Springfield, Mo.: B.U. Massey entered the Law firm headed by John S. Phelps and Charles B. McAfee.  Phelps became Governor of Missouri in 1875.  McAfee became Criminal Court Judge of Greene Co., Mo.
2; 37
18 Jul.1867
Greene Co., Mo.: B.U. Massey was admitted to the Bar in Greene County Circuit Court.
2; 37
1869
Springfield, Mo.: B.U. Massey became Senior Partner in the Law firm of Massey, McAfee & Phelps.
2
14 Jun.1870
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1870 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benjamin Massey
28-M-b.Mo.
Lawyer
Sidney Massey
25-F-b.Mo.
Keeping House
James French
39-M-b.N.Y.
Gardener
Louisa French
39-F-b.Mo.
Keeping House
30
1873
Springfield, Mo.: B.U. Massey served as City Councilman.
14
15 Feb.1875
Springfield, Mo.: Benjamin Franklin Massey, in a letter to his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder, writes:
"The second [child] we used to call Ulpian, they now call him Ben, is with Phelps at Springfield, and has been since the commencement of 1866."
51
1878
Springfield, Mo.: His listing in the City Directory reads:
"B.U. Massey, (Massey & McAfee, attys. at Law) res. same."
13
8 Jun.1880
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1880 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Other
Benj. Massey
36-M-b.Mo.
Lawyer
Father: b.Md; Mother: B.Va.
Crissie Massey
24-F-b.Mo.
Wife - Keeping House
Father: b.Ark; Mother: b.Va.
Minor Massey
7-M-b.Mo.
Son

12
1881
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
B.U. Massey - Massey & McAfee, attys. at Law, City Hall - res. 504 W. Walnut.
F.R. Massey - Dyer, Massey & McCann, 228 South - res. 209 Mt. Vernon.
15
1884
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
B.U. Massey (Massey & McAfee) r. 502 W. Walnut
Massey & McAfee (B.U. & C.B.) attys City Hall room 3.
16
1888-1889
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
Benjamin U. Massey (Massey & McAfee, 308 South) r. NS Walnut near National Blvd.
Minor Massey, clk Rogers & Baldwin Hdw. Co., r. E. Walnut East of Boulevard
17
1890-1891
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Benj. U. Massey, lawyer, 13 Baker block.  r. East Walnut, City Limits.
18
1892-1893
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Benjamin U. Massey, lawyer, 13 Baker blk.
r. Walnut N. W. cor Kickapoo Ave.
19
1894-1895
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Benjamin U. Massey, lawyer, 13 Baker blk.
r. 486 East Walnut.
B. Minor Massey, r. 486 East Walnut.
20
1899-1900
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Benj. U. Massey (Massey & Tatlow) r. 239 S Dollison.
B. Minor Massey, atty, r. 239 S. Dollison.
21
1901
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Benj. U. Massey (Massey & Jones) r. 624 St. Louis.
21
1905
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: City Directory:
Ben U. Massey (Massey & Schmook) r. NS Cherry 1st E of Frisco tracks.
23
1907
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Benj. U. Massey, attorney, r. 1333 Cherry.
24
10 May 1907
Springfield, Mo.: Benj. U. Massey died of apoplexy, intestate, buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
2; 39; 27
10 May 1907
Springfield, Mo.: His  obituary reads, in part:
"During his law practice he has been prominently connected with different enterprises:
"Metropolitan Street R.R.: Director, stock holder, attorney.
"Bank of Springfield: Director.
"Arkansas Lead Mines: Owner."
37



Children
with 1st. wife, Mary Sidney Smith:
49
+209
Benjamin Minor Massey, b.1873, d.1903.
27; 3
315
Sidney Louise Massey, b.[c.1875], d.4 Mar.1875, "infant daughter."
7



Children
with 2nd wife, Crissie Boone:
50
+M-210
Robert U. Massey, b.[c.1881]

M-211
Alice C. Massey, b.1885, d.26 Jul.1907, Springfield,, Mo., unmarried. Buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
27; 52



Children
with 3rd. wife, Ella Jones:
48
+M-212
Mildred Massey, b.[c.1894-1895]

+M-213
Hubbard J. Massey, b.[c.1902], d.1947.
36

Sources
Page
1
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Newspaper Obituary.
p.0525
3
Charles Holland Jr.: Letter, 21 Feb.1971 to O.L. Hough.
pp.0555, 0556, 0557
4
O.L. Hough: Notes, 17 May 1976, to GL,Jr.
pp.0320, 0321, 0322
5
History of Bench & Bar of Missouri, p.257.
p.0065
6
Newspaper Obituary.
p.0265
7
History of Missouri.
pp.0484, 0485, 0486, 0487
8
Dimmit Co., Texas, Land Papers, 1951.
pp.0632, 0633, 0634
9
Ibid: 1934
pp.0613, 0614, 0615, 0616
10
Ibid: 1971
pp.0645, 0646, 0647, 0648
11
Ibid: 1949
pp.0617, 0618
12
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1880 Census.
p.0742
13
Escott: Springfield City Directory: 1878.
p.0743
14
Escott: History of Springfield: 1878.
p.0743
15
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory: 1881.
p.0743
16
Barker & Escott: Springfield, Mo.: City Directory: 1884-1885.
p.0743
17
Hoye: Springfield City Directory: 1888-1889.
p.0743
18
Springfield City Directory: 1890-1891.
p.0743
19
Hoye: Springfield City Directory: 1892-1893.
p.0743
20
Springfield City Directory: 1894-1895.
p.0744
21
Hoye: Springfield City Directory: 1899-1900.
p.0744
22
Supra: 1901.
p.0744
23
Supra: 1905.
p.0744
24
Springfield City Directory: 1907.
p.0744
25
Supra: 1910-1911.
p.0744
26
Supra: 1908.
p.0744
27
Records of Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
p.0741
28
Springfield City Directory: 1912-1913.
p.0745
29
Supra: 1914.
p.0745
30
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1870 Census.
p.0747
31
Cole Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0748
32
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0748
33
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
34
Springfield, Mo.: Springfield News & Leader: Obituary, 1 May 1955

35
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader: Obituary, 26 May 1907.
p.0754
36
Springfield, Mo: Leader & Press: Obituary, 19 Aug. 1947.
p.0755
37
Goodspeed Brothers: Record of Greene Co., Mo.; 1893, p.213.
p.0764
38
Ibid: p.214.
p.0765
39
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records; File #7326.
p.0772
40
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
41
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
42
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0773
43
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
44
Ibid:
p.0616
45
Ibid:
p.0632
46
Ibid:
p.0633
47
Ibid:
p.0664
48
Excursus II: Jones.

49
Excursus XVII: Smith.

50
Excursus XVIII: Boone.

51
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey Letters: 15 Feb.1875.

52
Mrs. Regina Ann Holland: Letter, 23 Mar.1979 to G.L.Jr.
p.1305
53
Appendix XXXIV: Massey - Jones Family Connections.

54
Appendix XXXIII: B.F. Massey: His Children's Names.


Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-45.Scott Withers(19) Massey
(M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
4 Mar.1852
Birth: Jasper Co., Mo., near Sarcoxie.
1
30 Dec.1905
Death: Springfield, Mo. Buried in Maple Cemetery, Springfield.
2; 3; 4
16 Mar.1855
Marriage: Ozark, Christian Co., Mo. Virginia L. Vaughn, b.c.1867, Christian Co., d.c.1900, Yellville, Ark.
5



7 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

>S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

18
14 Jun.1870
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1870 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Henry Lick
32-M-b.Pa.
Editor of Newspaper
Sarah Lick
26-F-b.Iowa
Keeping House
>Scott Massey
18-M-b.Mo.
Printer
7
15 Feb.1875
Springfield, Mo.: B.F. Massey, in a letter to his friend Dr. J.F. Snyder, reports:
"Another [son] is a printer also, has been at it about 5 years."
17
1884-1885
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
S. W. Massey: Atty. with F.R. Massey and C.B. McAfee, bds. 502 W. Walnut.
B.U. Massey (Massey & McAfee) r. 502 W. Walnut.
8
1888-1889
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Scott W. Massey, lawyer, 302 College, r. 897 South.
9
1890-1891
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Scott W. Massey, atty., rm. 10 Baker Block
r. Wallace 1 1/4 miles W. Square.
10
1892-1893
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Scott W. Massey, lawyer, 6 Baker blk. r. 55 Walnut, 1 St W of Nettleton.
11
1894-1895
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory:
Scott W. Massey, atty., 13 Baker blk. r. 486 E. Walnut.
12
c.1900
Yellville, Ark.: Moved from Springfield, continued his practice of Law.
3
30 Dec.1905
Springfield,  Mo,: His obituary reads:
"He practiced law here for 25 years, and five years ago moved to Yellville, where he had practiced his profession since."
2



Children

13
+M-214
Nina Vaughn Massey, b.c.1886, d.c.1973.

+M-215
Benjamin F. Massey, b.[c.1885], d.c.1953.

+M-216
Jean Virginia Massey, b.1888, d.1949.


Sources

Page
1
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader: Obituary.
p.0752
3
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0633
4
Springfield, Mo.: Maple Park Cemetery records.
p.0741
5
Christian Co., Mo.: Marriage Records: Bk. II. 
p.0740
6
Excursus III: Vaughan.

7
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1870 Census.
p.0747
8
Escott: Directory of Springfield, Mo.: 1884-1885.
p.0743
9
Hoye: Directory of Springfield, Mo.:1888-1889
p.0743
10
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory: 1890-1891.
p.0743
11
Hoye: Directory of Springfield, Mo.:1892-1893.
p.0743
12
Hoye: Directory of Springfield, Mo.:1894-1895.
p.0744
13
Nina M. Botts: Letters 5 April 1974, to GL,Jr.
p.0114-A
14
Berry A. Watson: Notes: 19 May 1977.
pp.0702, 0703
15
Ibid: 4 Mar.1977: Letter to O.L. Hough.
pp.0558, 0559
16
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
17
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey Letters, 15 Feb.1875.

18
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0742
19
Appendix XXXIII: B.F. Massey: His Children's Names.



Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-46.Clarence Randolph Massey
(M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
16 Jul.1846
Birth: Jasper Co., Mo., near Sarcoxie.
1
10 Nov.1912
Death: Greene Co., Mo. intestate.  Buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
2
...
Marriage: Clara E______. She re-married, after 1913, and d.1929. 3



6 Sep.1850
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Ben. F. Massie
40-M-b.Md
Farmer
Maria H. Massie
29-F-b.Va.

Elizth. Ellenor Massie
10-F-b.Mo.

Ben U. Massie
8-M-b.Mo.

Julian P. Massie

6-M-b.Mo.


>Clarence R. Massie
4-M-b.Mo.

Logan S. Massie
2-M-b.Mo.

Frank R. Massie
5/12-M-b.Mo.

12
7 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
>C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

13
c.1861
Jefferson City, Mo.: 43.Nina Massey Hough in her notes to her son, c.1920, said:
"I had two brothers run off and join the army."
Note. Julian P. Massey was one of these two brothers, and Clarence R. Massey was the only one of about the right age to have been the other.
15
c.1865
B.F. Massey, in his 15 Feb.1875 letter to his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder, writes:
"Another [son] is a Jour. [Journeyman] printer, and has been at it for near 10 years."
14
15 Feb.1875
Per the above letter, C.R. Massey, was still a printer at this time.
14
1880
Census: Enumeration not located.

1890
Census: Same.

1900
Census: Same.

1907
Springfield, Mo.: Clarence R. Massey was admitted to the Missouri State Hospital, Nevada, Mo.
6
19 Jan.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Ben Baugh, Sheriff, served notice on Clarence R. Massey, of Vernon Co., Mo., that a Court hearing will be held 27 Jan.1912 to determine whether C.R. Massey is capable of managing his own affairs.
9
27 Jan.1912
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: A Probate Court jury adjudged Clarence R. Massey incapable of managing his own affairs, and legally insane.  Probate Judge G.G. Lydy appointed his brother, Frank R. Massey, to be his Guardian, to protect his share of the estate of Robert D. Massey.  Probate Court File #7683, makes note that Clarence R. Massey is a resident of Nevada, Mo.
6; 7; 9
27 Jan.1912
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey applies for Guardianship of his brother, Clarence R. Massey, to protect his interest in the undivided estate of Robert. D. Massey; the interest being worth an estimated $2,500.
10
10 Nov.1912
Clarence R. Massey died intestate, leaving widow Clara E. Massey, sons Ray R. Massey and Ben F. Massey, and daughter Nina.
15
23 Dec.1912
Warrensburg, Mo.: Benj. F. Massey, son of Clarence R. Massey, deceased, relinquished his right to administer his father's estate.
8
23 Dec.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey, 758 E. Walnut St., Springfield, Mo., applies for, and is granted, Letters of Administration for the estate of Clarence R. Massey, who died 10 Nov.1912, intestate, in Greene Co.  Estimated estate value; $2,200. personal and $1,800 real estate.  Heirs are:
Mrs. Nina M. Kelly, daughter, Warrensburg, Mo.
Benjamin Massey, son, Warrensburg.
Ray Massey, son, Idabel, Okla.
8



Children

13
+M-217
Ray R. Massey, b.[c.1875], d.1946.
13
+M-218
Benjamin F. Massey, b[c.1875], d.1930.
13
+M-219
Nina Massey, b.[c.1880]


Sources

Page
1
J.G. Massey: 1908: Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Charles Holland Jr.: Letter, 21 Feb.1971, to O.L. Hough.
pp.0555, 0556, 0557
3
O.L. Hough: 4 Mar.1972 Chart.
p.0319
4
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers; 1971.
pp.0645, 0646, 0647, 0648
5
Ibid: 1933.
pp.0613, 0614, 0615, 0616
6
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader; 27 Jan.1912.
p.0758
7
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
8
Ibid: File #7682.
p.0779
9
Ibid: File #7591.
pp.0781, 0782, 0780
10
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
11
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: Land Ventures: Dimmit County, Texas.

12
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0748
13
Jefferson Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0749
14
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey: Letter of 15 Feb.1875.

15
Appendix XXXI: 43.Nina Massey Hough: Autobiographical Notes.



Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-47.Molly(1) Massey
(M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
12 Dec.1857
Birth: Boonville, Cooper Co., Mo.
2; 3; 4
26 Sep.1912
Death: Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, intestate.  Buried, Missoula.
4; 7
1 Jul.1885
Marriage: Fayette, Howard Co., Mo., George T. McCullough, who d.1938.
2; 3; 5; 8



7 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M. H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

>Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

18
15 Jul.1869
Columbia, Mo.: Her father, B.F. Massey, writes his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"The two little girls [47.Molly Massey and 7.Lyda Massey] are at Columbia, Mo., going to school."
10
15 Feb.1875
Columbia, Mo.: B.F. Massey, again writes to Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"There is two girls, both sometimes with Nina [Massey Hough] at Kansas City, and sometimes with Ben [Benjamin Ulpian Massey] at Springfield."
11
c.1877
Columbia, Mo.: Molly Massey had College training at Christian College, Columbia, Mo.
4
8 Jun.1880
Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo.: 1880 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Daniel Holmes
30-M-b.Ky.
Lawyer
Lyda Holmes
25-F-b.Mo.
Wife
Massey Holmes
3-M-b.Mo.
Son
>Mollie Massey
23-F-b.Mo.
Son in law
Barbara Ernst

servant
12
1 Jul.1885
Boonville, Cooper Co., Mo.: m. George T. McCullough.

1890
Missoula, Mont.: With her husband, moved to Missoula, where she was a member of the Episcopal Church.
4
1909-1912
Missoula, Mont.: Suffered several strokes; became an invalid.
4
26 Sep.1912
Missoula, Mont.: Died, intestate, leaving heirs at law:
G.T. McCullough, husband.
Massey S. McCullough, son.
Maude B. McCullough, daughter.
6

Sources

Page
1
Appendix XXXIII: B.F. Massey: His Children's Names.

2
M.M. McCullough: 28 Aug.1879: Letter to GL,Jr.
p.1424
3
J.G. Massey: 1908: Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
4
Missoula, Mont.: Newspaper obituary.
p.0263
5
Massey McCullough: 21 Jun.1949: Letter to Sydne Langford.
p.0620
6
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0784
7
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: Land Ventures: Dimmit Co., Texas.

8
Excursus XI: McCullough.

9
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
10
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey Letter, 15 Jul.1869.

11
Ibid: B.F. Massey Letter, 15 Feb.1875.

12
Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo.: 1880 Census.



Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-89.Julian Pinckney Massey
(M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
15 Jan.1844
Birth: Jasper Co., Mo., near Sarcoxie.
1
22 Jan.1912
Death: Fulton, Calloway Co., Mo.  Buried in the Robert D. Massey lot, Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
6; 2
...
Never Married.




6 Sep.1850
Jasper Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Ben. F. Massie
40-M-b.Md
Farmer
Maria H. Massie
29-F-b.Va.

Elizth. Ellenor Massie
10-F-b.Mo.

Ben U. Massie
8-M-b.Mo.

>Julian P. Massie

6-M-b.Mo.


Clarence R. Massie
4-M-b.Mo.

Logan S. Massie
2-M-b.Mo.

Frank R. Massie
5/12-M-b.Mo.

Sarah L.
23-F-b.Va.

11
6 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

>Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

7
1861
Chariton Co., Mo.: Jule Massey, listed on Army Rolls.
14
c.1861
43.Nina Massey Hough wrote, in her notes to her son:
"I had two brothers run off and join the army."
Note. One of these brothers appears to be the "Jules Massey", noted above.  The other brother would seem to have been 46.Clarence R. Massey.
12
1 Dec.1867
Fulton, Mo.: In a letter dated 15 Jul.1869 from B.F. Massey to Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"Julian has been at the Asylum at Fulton for about 18 mo., until about the first of June last, he is now at Springfield, not improved, and I have but little hope he will recover."
8
Note
Note.  A published article, states:- "Julian P. Massey died, crazed, in a Federal Prison."  Although we have found no confirming records, it seems not unlikely that his problems were war-related.
3
1 Jun.1869
Springfield, Mo.: His father wrote that he had left the Fulton Asylum, and was now in Springfield.
15
1870
Mt. Vernon: Lawrence Co., Mo.: 1870 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
William C. Langston
49-M-b.Tenn.
Farmer
Minerva C. Langston
46-F-b.Tenn.
Keeping House
James Langston
21-M-b.Tenn.
Works on farm
Roda A. Langston
16-F-b.Mo.

John Langston
14-M-b.Mo.

Perry Langston
10-M-b.Mo.

Charles Langston
7-M-b.Mo.

Jacob Dini
28-M-b.Ill.
Dealer in Stock
Henry Vineyard
23-M-b.Tenn.
Farmer
>Julian Massey
26-M-b.Mo.
Insane
Sylvester West
22-M-b.Ohio.
School Teacher
10
1872
Fulton, Mo.: B.F. Massey, in a 15 Feb.1875 letter to Dr. J.F. Snyder wrote:
"Julian, the third [son] is in the Asylum at Fulton and has been there some three years."
16
15 Feb.1875
Fulton. Mo.: At this time, Julian P. Massey was in the Fulton Asylum.
16
17 Dec.1879
St.Louis, Mo.: His father died, and his  obituary states:
"Ten children survive."
Therefore, at this time, Julian P. Massey was still living.

Note
From this 1879 date until he died in 1912, we have found no records of Julian P. Massey.  But he appears to have been an inmate of the Fulton Asylum for the forty years from 1872 to 1912.

16 Jan.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey requests that a Probate Court jury determine whether Julian P. Massey is capable of managing his own affairs.  He states that Julian Massey became, in 1871, an inmate of the Fulton Insane Asylum, and that R.D. Massey has always paid for his support in that institution, which is requesting current expense payments of $150.00 per year, plus $25.00 for clothes.
18; 7
22 Jan.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey is appointed Administrator of the estate of Julian P. Massey, late of Fulton, Mo.
8
22 Jan.1912
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader, 27 Jan.1912:
"Julian P. Massey, an inmate of the State Asylum, Fulton, Mo., died there last week.  His brother, Frank R. Massey, had been appointed his Guardian."
5
9 Nov.1912
Nov.1912: Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Judge G. G. Lydy orders distribution of the following items of the estate of Julian P. Massey:
1
$1,325.00; Personal Property.
2
As an heir of Robert D. Massey, a 1/8th interest in the sale of Real Estate items listed here:
Lot 10, Hawthorne Addition, Springfield, Mo.
Lot 24, Lindenwood Addition, St. Louis, Mo.
East 1/2 of N.E. 1/4 of Section 32, Township 25, Range 26, Barry Co., Mo.
8

Sources

Page
1
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Charles Holland Jr.: 21 Feb.1971, Letter to O.L. Hough.
pp.0555, 0556, 0557
3
Judge F. A. Massey: Chart: 19 Jun.1975, p.17.
p.0175
4
Jefferson City, Cole Mo., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
5
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader, 27 Jan.1912.
p.0758
6
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
7
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0777
8
Ibid: file #7683.
p.0778
9
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: Land Ventures: Dimmit Co., Texas.

10
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1870 Census: Microfilm roll #787.
p.1012
11
Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0748
12
Appendix XXXI: 43.Nina Massey Hough: Autobiographical Notes.

13
Appendix XLI: The Active Rebel Massey Family.

14
O. L. Hough: 22 Aug.1979 letter.
p.1420
15
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey letters: 15 Jul.1869.

16
Ibid: B.F. Massey letter 15 Feb.1875.

17
Jefferson City, Mo.: Peoples Tribune.
pp.0321, 0322; 0485; 0608
18
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7653.
p.0776


Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-90.Robert Douglass Massey
(M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
19 Oct.1858
Birth: Greene Co., Mo.
1; 6
7 Nov.1909
Death: Bentonville, Ark., intestate.  Buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
2; 3; 19
...
Never Married.




6 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

>Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

4
15 Jul.1869
Newtonia, Newton Co., Mo.: B.F. Massey wrote his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"I am selling goods for an old acquaintance ... my youngest [Robert D. Massey], is here with me."
12
10 Aug.1870
Newtonia, Newton Co., Mo.: 1870 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Tatum, Drury
45-M-b.N.C.
Dry Goods Merchant
Tatum, Evaline
43-F-b.N.C.

Tatum, John P.
23-M-b.N.C.

Tatum, George T.
20-M-b.N.C.

Tatum, Benjamin F
15-M-b.Mo.

Massey, Benjamin
59-M-b.Md.
Clerk, store
>Massey, Robert D.
11-M-b.Mo.

11
15 Feb.1875
Neosho, Mo.: B.F. Massey wrote Dr. J.F. Snyder:
"My baby Bob, now passed 16, is here in the store with his brother [42.Frank R. Massey]."
13
c. 1877
Springfield, Mo.: His obituary reads, in part:
"Early on, he had been a salesman for the notion house of Peck and Clark, Springfield."
6
c. 1878-1903
St. Louis, Mo.: Again, to quote his obituary:
"Then, for 25 years, he was employed by the Carlton Co., St. Louis, eventually becoming owner of a large block of Carlton Co. stock."
6
c. 1903
Bentonville, Ark.: His obituary reads:
"He was also a large stockholder in the Long-Shroud Mercantile Co., Bentonville."
6
c. 1903
Dimmit Co., Texas: R.D. Massey, with four partners surnamed Coxsey, Shadburn, George and Floyd, purchased land tracts:
Texas Location
Acres
Dimmit Co.: Survey #71
674
Dimmit Co.: Survey #76
467
Dimmit Co.: Survey #76
229
Total
1,370
2
c. 1908
Bentonville, Ark.: R.D. Massey started construction of his Massey Hotel, Bentonville
6
7 Nov.1909
Bentonville, Ark.: His obituary reads:
"Robert D. Massey was killed --- in a runaway horse accident. --- Funeral services will be held at the home of his nephew, Charles D. Holland in Springfield, Mo. --- He had just finished building the Massey Hotel in Bentonville, scheduled to open 1 Jan.1910."
6
16 Nov.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Frank R. Massey requests Letters of Administration on estate of Robert D. Massey, d.7 Nov.1909, intestate.
7
9 Nov.1912
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Judge G.G. Lydy orders distribution of the following items of the estate of Julian P. Massey: as an heir of Robert D. Massey, a 1/8th. interest in the sale of Real Estate items listed here:
Lot 310: Hawthorne Addition, Springfield, Mo.
Lot #24: Lindenwood Addition, St. Louis, Mo.
East 1/2 of N.E. 1/4 of Section 32, Township 25, Range 26; Barry Co., Mo.
15
1 Apr.1914
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey, as Administrator of the estate of R.D. Massey, writes G.G. Lydy, Probate Court Judge, enclosing receipts from beneficiaries of the R.D. Massey estate.
8
25 Jun.1916
Springfield, Mo.: Frank R. Massey died suddenly.
14
5 Jul.1918
Greene Co., Mo.: Final settlement of the estate of Robert. D. Massey has been extended at the request of Mrs. Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix, pending settlement of property in Arkansas, in litigation in U. S. District Court, Fort Smith, Ark.
7
1 Nov.1919
Bentonville, Ark.: W.J. Dole, Administrator of the estate of Robert D. Massey, died 7 Nov.1909, sells to Mrs. Lyda M. Holmes, for $21,500.00, Lots #123 and #124 in the original Town of Bentonville, and all the personal property belonging to said estate.
16; 4
10 Nov.1919
Bentonville, Ark.: Lyda M. Holmes sells Lots #123 and #124 in the City of Bentonville, upon which is located the Massey Hotel, and all furniture and fixtures in said hotel, to C.R. Craig, for $20,000.
17
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, submits her final accounting of settlement:
Expenses of litigation, attorney's fees, etc. in Arkansas:
   $684.95
Administrative charge
     224.10
Probate Court fees
       21.20
Payments to heirs:


Nina E. Hough, sister
$2,000.84

Lyda M. Holmes, sister
  2,000.84

Louise Massey Holland, niece, dau. of Frank R. Massey
  2,000.84

Mildred Massey Laport, niece. dau. of B.U. Massey
    667.28

Robert U. Massey, nephew, son of B.U. Massey ($250.00 assigned to Ben C. Moss, of Kansas City, Mo.)
    667.28

Nina Massey Kelly, niece
    667.28

Benj. Massey, nephew
    667.28

Ray R. Massey, nephew ($729.66 Prin. + $311.20) Net assigned to Choctaw Lumber Co., Idabel Okla.)
    667.28

Jean Massey Watson, dau. of Scott Massey
    667.28

Benj. F. Massey, nephew, son of Scott Massey
    667.28

Nina M. Botts, niece, dau. of Scott Massey ($200.00 assigned to Holland Banking Co.)
    667.28

Massey McCullough, nephew, son of Mollie McCullough
  1000.92

Maude McCullough Turner, dau. of Mollie McCullough
  1000.92
8

Sources

Page
1
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: Dec.1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Newspaper clipping: Obituary.
p.0524
3
Charles Holland Jr.: 21 Feb.1971, Letter to O.L. Hough.
pp.0555, 0556, 0557
4
Appendix XXXV: 90.Robert D. Massey: Massey Hotel: Bentonville, Ark.

5
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Ventures.

6
Springfield, Mo.: Springfield Leader, 8 Nov.1909.
p.0759
7
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0785
8
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0786
9
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0622
10
Springfield, Mo.: Maple Park Cemetery records.
p.0741
11
Newton Co., Mo.: 1870 Census.
p.1362
12
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: B.F. Massey Letters: 15 Jul.1869.

13
 Ibid: B.F. Massey Letter; 15 Feb.1875.

14 Springfield, Mo.: Newspaper obituary.
p.0522
15
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0778
16
Benton Co., Ark.: Administrative Deeds: Bk.148, p.8.
p.0169
17
Benton Co., Ark.: Warranty Deed: Copy owned by GL,Jr.
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M-208.Louise Massey(M-42.Frank Raliegh,
M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
10 Feb.1879
Birth: Springfield, Mo.
1
3 May 1928
Death: Springfield, Mo. Buried in Hazlewood Cemetery, Springfield.
1; 2
18 Apr.1900
Marriage: Springfield, Mo. to Charles Holland, b. 9 Nov.1879.
3; 4



4 May 1928
Springfield, Mo.:  Her obituary reads, in part:
"Louise Massey Holland, died in her home at 758 E.  Walnut Street, Springfield; ...  she had been in ill health for some time, and seriously ill for the past seven weeks. ...  She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, ... She is survived by her mother, her husband, and four sons."
5



Children



Sources

Page
1
Louise Holland: Obituary Notice, 4 May 1928.
p.0757
2
Springfield, Mo.: Hazelwood Cemetery records.
p.0741
3
Greene Co., Mo.: Marriage Records: BK. N, p.240.
p.0746
4
Excursus VII: Holland.

5
Springfield, Mo.: Leader, 4 May 1928.
p.0757

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M-209.Benjamin Minor Massey(M-44.Benjamin Ulpian,
M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
1873
Birth
1; 8
1903
Death, in Summer, at Springfield, Mo. Buried in Benjamin Ulpian Massey lot, Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
8; 1
...
Never Married
8



8 Jun.1880
Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.: 1880 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. Massey
36-M-b.Mo.
Lawyer
Crissie Massey
24-F-b.Mo.
Wife Keeping House
>Minor Massey
7-M-b.Mo.
Son
3
1888-1889
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
Minor Massey, clk, Rogers & Baldwin Hdw. Co., res. E Walnut, E. of Boulevard.
4
1893
Lexington, Va.: Washington & Lee University: Taking a regular course.
5
c.1894
New Haven, Conn.: Yale University: graduated.
8
1894-1894
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
B. Minor Massey, res. 486 E. Walnut
Benjamin U. Massey, atty. res. 486 E. Walnut
6
1899-1900
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
B. Minor Massey, atty., res. 239 So. Dollison.
Benjamin U. Massey, (Massey & Tatlow) res. 239 So. Dollison.
7
1903
Mexico: Wrote the first "Blue Book" of Mexico, called the Massey - Gilbert Blue Book."
8
1903
In Summer, Springfield, Mo.: Contracted TB in Mexico, returned home to Springfield, where he died.


Sources

Page
1
Maple Park Cemetery Records, Springfield, Mo.
p.0741
2
Charles Holland Jr.: Letter: 21 Feb.1871 to O.L. Hough.
pp.0555, 0556, 0557
3
Springfield, Mo.: 1880 Census.
p.0742
4
Hoye: Springfield City Directory; 1888-1889.
p.0743
5
Goodspeed Brothers: Record of Greene Co., Mo.: 1893, p.214.
p.0765
6
Springfield City Directory, 1894.
p.0744
7
Springfield City Directory, 1899-1900.
p.0744
8
Mrs. Regina Ann Holland: Letter 23 Mar.1979, to GL,Jr.
p.1305

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M-210.Robert U. Massey
(M-44.Benjamin Ulpian, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
c.1881
Birth: Springfield, Mo.
1
1959
Death: Plymouth, Mass. Ashes scattered at sea, off Cape Cod.
1
1908
St Louis, Mo., Eleanor Watson.  She d.1968, Plymouth, Mass.
1



1899-1900
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists him:
Robt. U. Massey, clk, Keet - Rountree Shoe Co., res. 239 So. Dollison.
Benj. U. Massey, (Massey & Tatlow), res. 239 So. Dollison.
3
1901
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
Robt. U. Massey, Stk. clk., Keet - Rountree Shoe Co., res. 624 St. Louis.
Benj. U. Massey,(Massey & Jones), res. 624 St. Louis.
4
1905
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
Robt. U. Massey, electric. Frisco System, res. 532 W. Walnut.
5
1907
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
Robert U. Massey, Chief Electrician Frisco, rms. The Ullman.
7
1908
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory listing:
Robert U. Massey, chf. Electrician Frisco, S.S. Shops; res 1333 Cherry.
7
27 Jan.1912
St. Louis, Mo.: Was living in St. Louis, Mo.
9
6 Feb.1917
New York, N. Y.: Was living in New York City.
10
26 May 1920
Greene co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, made this payment:
Robert U. Massey, nephew, son of B.U. Massey ($250.00 assigned to Ben. C. Moss, of Kansas City, Mo.), $667.28.
14
18 Dec.1933
New York, N.Y.: Living in New York City.
11
9 Jan. 1934
New York, N.Y.: His New York City address was:
56 Fort Washington Ave., New York, N.Y.
12
7 Jun.1951
Hingham, Mass.: Mentioned as entitled to 7/18ths. of 1/7th. of the Robert D. Massey Texas land
13
1959
Plymouth, Mass.: died.
1

Sources

Page
1
Mrs. Regina Ann Holland: Letter, 23 Mar.1979 to GL,Jr.
p.1305
2
Springfield: Greene Co., Mo.: 1880 Census.
p.0742
3
Hoye: Springfield City Directory, 1899-1900.
p.0744
4
Ibid: 1901.
p.0744
5
Ibid: 1905.
p.0744
6
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory, 1907.
p.0744
7
Ibid: 1908.
p.0744
8
Ibid: 1910-1911.
p.0744
9
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
10
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
11
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
12
Ibid:
p.0616
13
Ibid:
p.0632
14
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0786

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M-212.Mildred
Massey(M-44.Benjamin Ulpian, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
8 Jul.1898
Birth: Springfield, Mo.
1
...
Death

6 Nov.1918
1st Marriage, ended in divorce: Ewing Laport, b. in France.  An attorney.
1
23 Nov.1950
2nd Marriage: William Cotton, b. Newport, R.I.; d. 1958.  An artist.
1



27 Jan.1912
Springfield, Mo.: She lived in Springfield.
2
1914
Springfield, Mo.: Directory listing:
Mildred Massey; student; res. 788 East Walnut.
Ella J. Massey (widow Benj.), Librarian, Springfield Court of Appeals; res. 788 East Walnut.
3
6 Feb.1917
Springfield, Mo.: Mildred Massey lived in Springfield.
4
6 Nov.1918
Married Ewing Laport.
1
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, made this payment:
Mildred Massey Laport, niece, dau. of B.U. Massey: $667.28.
11
18 Dec.1933
Pittsburgh, Pa.: Mrs. Ewing Laport lived at 5479 Darlington Road, Pittsburgh.
5
19 Aug.1947
Washington, D.C.: Mrs. Ewing Laport now lived in Washington.
6
23 Nov.1950
Mildred Massey Laport married William Cotton.
1
7 Jun.1951
Stockton, N. J.: Mrs. Mildred Massey Cotton is listed as entitled to 8/18ths. of 1/7th. share of the Dimmit Co., Tex. land of Robert D. Massey.
7
1 May 1955
Stockton, N. J.: Mrs. William C. Cotton is referred to as a daughter of Mrs. Ella J. Massey.
8
27 Apr.1971
Stockton, N.J.: Mrs. Mildred Massey Cotton, a resident.
9
23 Aug.1979
Stockton, N.J.: Mrs William Cotton's address is:- Mill House, Stockton, N. J. 08559.
1



Children

10
...
Lucile _____________, m. Henry P. Farine; no children.

...
Jacquiline _____________,  d.1977; m. Abbott W. Widdicombe:
Children:
Sara Widdicombe; lives in New York.
David Widdicombe.
Abbott Cotton Widdicombe; lives in New York.
Catherine Widdicombe.

...
Nancy _____________, d.c.1970; m.William Bemis, Children:
Sally Bemis, b.c.1964.


Sources

Page
1
Mrs. Regina Ann Holland: Letter, 23 Mar.1979 to GL,Jr.
p.1305
2
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
3
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory, 1914.
p.0745
4
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0773
5
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
6
Springfield, Mo.: Leader & Press: obituary.
p.0755
7
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0632
8
Springfield, Mo.: News & Leader: obituary.
p.0753
9
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0664
10
Mrs. Mildred Massey Cotton: Letter, 20 Sep.1979 to GL,Jr.
pp.1444-1445-1446
11
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
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M-213.Hubbard J. Massey
(M-44.Benjamin Ulpian, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
c.1902
Birth: Springfield, Mo.

18 Aug.1947
Death: Suez Canal.
1
...
Marriage: He died unmarried and without issue.
3



27 Jan.1912
Springfield, Mo.: attended St. Agnes School.
1
6 Feb.1917
Springfield, Mo.: Hubbard J. Massey is listed as a nephew of Julian P. Massey, deceased.
3
1918
Springfield, Mo.: The last time he was in Springfield.
1
1918
St. Mary's, Kansas: Graduated from St. Mary's Academy.
1
1919
Was in the Merchant Marine.
1
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of 90.Robert D. Massey, in a final settlement pays:
Hubbard Jones Massey, nephew, son of B.U. Massey:- $667.28.
4
18 Dec.1933
Los Angeles, Cal.: he lived at 837 W. 36th. Place, Los Angeles.
5
1934
Still at the Los Angeles address; he is called son of 44.Benjamin Ulpian Massey, and is one of the heirs of 90.Robert D. Massey.
6
18 Aug.1947
Suez Canal: At age 45, he died of a heart attack aboard an American Export liner in the Suez Canal.
3

Sources

Page
1
Springfield, Mo.: Leader & Press, 19 Aug.1947, Obituary.
p.0755
2
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0771
3
Ibid: File #7683.
p.0770
4
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0786
5
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
6
Ibid:
p.0616

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M-214.Nina Vaughan Massey(M-45.Scott Withers,
M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
c.1886
Birth: Springfield, Mo.
1
c.1973
Death: Springfield, Mo.
1
11 Oct.1905
1st Marriage: William S. Botts.
1; 2
<1949
2nd Marriage: Springfield, Mo.: _________ Moore, of Springfield.
3
<1951
3rd Marriage: John Mills, of Burlington, Iowa.
1; 3



1905
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory lists her:

4
11 Oct.1905
She and William S. Botts were married by the Rev. John J. Lilly, Catholic clergyman.
5
27 Jan.1912
Nina Botts is listed as living in Kansas.
7
6 Feb.1917
Nina Botts was living in Pittsburg, Kansas.
7
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of 90.Robert D. Massey, pays, in final settlement:
Nina M. Botts, niece, dau. of Scott Massey.  ($200.00 assigned to Holland Banking Co.) $667.28.
14
27 Oct.1933
Springfield, Mo.: Mrs. Nina M. Botts, wrote a letter regarding the Robert D. Massey Texas land.
8
18 Dec.1933
Springfield, Mo.: Mrs. Nina M. Botts; still in Springfield.
9
Jan.1934
Springfield, Mo.: An affidavit, signed by A.C. Clurges and Thomas H. Gideon, states, that among the heirs of R.D. Massey, are:
Nina M. Bottes, 240 So. National Blvd., Springfield, Mo.: four children.
10
1938
Dimmit Co., Texas:
Mrs. Nina Botts paid $42.20 for the taxes on the Dimmit Co., Texas property.  Tax balance due is $435.57, or $62.65 for each of the seven inheriting families.
11
8 Jun.1949
Burlington, Iowa: As Mrs. Nina M. Moore, she is living at 2306 Columbia, Burlington.
11
7 Jun.1951
Burlington, Iowa:
Mrs. Nina Massey Mills, 701 Harrison Street, Burlington, has been determined to be entitled to 1/3rd. of 1/7th. of the Robert D. Massey Texas land.
12
27 Apr.1971
Burlington, Iowa: Nina Massey Mills still lives at the 701 Harrison Street address.
13

Sources

Page
1
Berry A. Watson: Notes, 19 May 1977.
pp.0702, 0703
2
Excursus V: Botts

3
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
4
Hoye: Springfield, Mo.: City Directory, 1905.
p.0744
5
Greene Co., Mo.: Marriage Records: Bk. Q, p.185.
p.0746
6
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
7
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
8
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0613
9
Ibid:
p.0615
10
Ibid:
p.0616
11
Ibid:
p.0617
12
Ibid:
p.0632
13
Ibid:
p.0633
14
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
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M-215.Benjamin F. Massey
(M-45.Scott Withers, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
...
Birth

>1951
Death
1
20 Sep.1913
Marriage: Nellie Spencer.
2



30 Dec.1905
St. Louis, Mo.: His father's obituary states that he was a student in St. Louis.
3
27 Jan.1912
St. Louis, Mo.: Court records list him as a resident of St. Louis.
4
20 Sep.1913
St. Louis, Mo.: At the time of his marriage, he was employed by the Carleton Dry Goods Co., St. Louis.
2
6 Feb.1917
Los Angeles, Cal.: Ben. F. Massey listed as a resident of Los Angeles.
5
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, makes final settlement payments; including:
Benj. F. Massey, nephew, son of Scott Massey $667.28.
11
18 Dec.1933
Beverly Hills, Cal.: Benj. F. Massey lived at 623 No. Elm Drive, Beverly Hills.
6
Jan.1934
Beverly Hills, Cal.: Benj. F. Massey, son of Scott Massey, and an heir of Robert Douglass Massey, is listed as living at 623 No. Elm Drive, Beverly Hills; with three children.
7
7 Jun.1951
Beverly Hills, Cal.: Benj. F. Massey,of the 623 No. Elm Drive address, has been determined to be entitled to 1/3rd. of 1/7th. of the 90.Robert D. Massey Texas land.
8
27 Apr.1971
Los Angeles, Cal.: Mrs. Benjamin F. Massey is living at 351 So. Fuller, Los Angeles.
9



Children

10
M-377
Scott Massey

M-78
Nancy Massey

M-159
Ann Massey


Sources

Page
1
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land papers.
p.0615
2
Nina Massey Hough: Journal.
pp.0488, 0491
3
 Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader: Obituary.
p.0752
4
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7683.
p.0770
5
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
6
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land papers.
p.0615
7
Ibid:
p.0616
8
Ibid:
p.0632
9
Ibid:
p.0633
10
Berry A. Watson: Letter, 4 Mar.1977, to Lou Hough.
pp.0558, 0559
11
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0786
12
Date estimated by GL,Jr.
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M-216.Jean Virginia Massey
(M-45.Scott Withers, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
13 Jan.1888
Birth
1
1949
Death: Boone Co., Mo.: intestate.
2
2 Feb.1913
Marriage: Springfield, Mo.; Samuel Laws Watson.
3; 4



30 Dec.1905
Springfield, Mo.: Jean Massey, a student at Loreto Academy.
5
Jun.1912
Columbia, Mo.: Jean Massey, a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, graduated from the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri.  Her husband-to-be was a fellow student.
6
1912-1913
Springfield, Mo.: The City Directory lists her:
Miss Jean Massey, teacher, living with her Uncle, Frank B. Massey.
7
2 Feb.1913
Springfield, Mo.: Jean Massey and Samuel L. Watson were married in the home of her Uncle Frank B. Massey by the Rev. J.M. Sheridan, Catholic priest.
3
6 Feb.1917
Manhattan, Kans.: Mrs. Jean Watson's address.
8
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of 90.Robert D. Massey, makes final settlement payments, including:
Jean Massey Watson, dau. of Scott Massey $667.28.
11
18 Dec.1933
Columbia, Mo.: Mrs. Laws Watson, an heir to the estate of Robert Douglass Massey, lived in Columbia.
9
Jan.1934
Columbia, Mo.: Mrs. Jean Watson, daughter of Scott Withers, and an heir of Robert Douglass Massey, lived with two sons, at 8 Watson Place, Columbia.
10; 4

Sources

Page
1
Berry A. Watson: Notes, 19 May 1977.
pp.0702, 0703, 0704
2
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
3
Greene Co., Mo.: Marriage Records, Bk. V, p.312.
p.0746
4
Excursus IV: Watson.

5
Springfield, Mo.: Daily Leader, Obituary.
p.0752
6
Columbia Mo.: Newspaper clipping.
p.0264
7
Springfield, Mo.: City Directory, 1912-1913.
p.0745
8
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0771
9
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0615
10
Ibid:
p.0616
11
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0786

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M-217.Ray R. Massey(M-46.Clarence Randolph,
M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
[c.1875]
Birth
2
1946
Death, intestate, a widower.
1
...
Marriage: _______________




6 Feb.1916
Hugo Okla.: Ray R. Massey was listed as an heir to the estate of 90.Robert D. Massey.
1
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, made this report as a part of record of final settlement payments:
Ray R. Massey, nephew ($729.66 Prin. + $311.20).  Net assigned to Choctaw Lumber Co., Idabel, Okla. $667.28.
3
18 Dec.1933
Drumright, Okla.: Ray R. Massey again listed as an heir of Robert D. Massey.
1
Jan.1934
San Angelo, Texas: Ray R. Massey, living at 316 W. Concho Street, San Angelo, as a son of Clarence R. Massey, was listed as an heir of Robert D. Massey.
1
1946
Ray R. Massey died intestate; leaving a wife and two sons.
1



Children

1
+M-375
Thomas R. Massey, b.[c.1900]
2
+M-376
Robert J. Massey, b.[c.1900]
2

Sources

Page
1
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: His Dimmit Co., Texas Land Venture.

2
Dates estimated by GL,Jr.
...
3
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0786

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M-218.Benjamin F. Massey Manton
(M-46.Clarence Randolph, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
[c.1875]
Birth
1
1930
Death, intestate and childless.
5
...
Marriage: Stella Manton, and assuming her surname.




23  Dec.1912
Warrensburg, Mo.: Benj. F. Massey, son of 46.Clarence R. Massey, deceased, relinquishes his right to administer his father's estate.  42.Frank R. Massey requests Letters of Administration on the estate of 46.Clarence R. Massey, who died 10 Nov. 1912, intestate.
2
6 Feb.1917
Los Angeles, Cal.: Benj. F. Massey, was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of 90.Robert D. Massey.
3
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, as Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, makes a payment of $667.28 to Benj. R. Massey, nephew, son of Clarence R. Massey.
4
1920
As Ben F. Manton, he died intestate and childless, leaving widow, Stella Manton.
5
7 Jun.1951
Long beach, Cal.: Stella Manton lived at 2620 Santa Fe Street, Long Beach.  She was named as entitled to 4/24ths. of 1/7th. of Robert D. Massey's Texas land.
6
27 Apr.1971
Stella Manton could not be found at the Long Beach, Cal. address
7

Sources

Page
1
Date estimated by GL,Jr.
...
2
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7682.
p.0779
3
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0771
4
Ibid: File #7775.
p.0786
5
Appendix XXXI: 43.Nina Massey Hough: Autobiographical Notes.

6
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0632
7
Ibid:
p.0633

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and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
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M-219.Nina Massey
(M-46.Clarence Randolph, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
[c.1880]
Birth
1
...
Death

...
1st Marriage: __________ Kelly.
2
...
2nd Marriage: Watson Bettis; d.
3



6 Feb.1917
California: As Mrs. Nina M. Kelley, she was named as living in California, an heir to the estate of 90.Robert D. Massey.
2
26 May 1920
Greene Co., Mo.: Sallie E. Massey, Administratrix of the estate of Robert D. Massey, makes a final settlement payment of $667.28 to "Nina Massey Kelley, niece."
4
18 Dec.1933
Drumwright, Okla.: As Mrs. Watson Bettis, she is listed as an heir of R.D. Massey.
3
Jan.1934
Drumwright, Okla.: As Mrs. Nina M. Bettis, she is listed as an heir of Robert D. Massey, and as a daughter of Clarence Massey.  At this time she was the mother of a daughter.
3
6 Feb.1950
Ponca City, Okla.: Nina Bettis' address was Box 131, Ponca City.  She wrote that her son-in-law was in the oil business, not far from Dimmit Co., Texas, where land of Robert D. Massey was located.
3
7 Jun.1951
Ponca City, Okla.: Mrs. Nina M. Bettes still lived at Box 131, Ponca City.  She was entitled to 10/24ths. of a 1/7th. share of Robert D. Massey's Texas land.
5
27 Apr.1971
Nina Massey Bettis could not be found at the Ponca City, Okla. address.
4

Sources

Page
1
Date estimated by GL,Jr.
...
2
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0771
3
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert. D. Massey: His Dimmit Co., Texas Land Venture

4
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records: File #7775.
p.0786
5
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0632

Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-375.Thomas R. Massey(M-217.Ray R.,
M-46.Clarence Randolph, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
[c.1900]
Birth
1
...
Death

...
Marriage




1946
Thomas R. Massey was listed as an heir of 217.Ray R. Massey.
2
7 Jun.1951
Seattle, Wash.: He lived at 1307 So. 172nd. Street, Seattle and was listed as being entitled to 5/24ths. of 1/7th. of 90.Robert D. Massey's Texas land.
2
27 Apr.1971
Thomas R. Massey could not be found at the Seattle address, above.
2

Sources

Page
1
Date estimated by GL,Jr.
...
2
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: His Dimmit Co., Texas Land Venture.


Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-376.Robert J. Massey
(M-217.Ray R., M-46.Clarence Randolph, M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
[c.1900]
Birth
1
...
Death

...
Marriage




1946
Robert J. Massey was listed as an heir of 217.Ray R. Massey.
2
7 Jun.1951
Tallahassee, Fla.: He lived at 1824 W. Pensacola, Tallahassee; was listed as being entitled to 5/24ths. of 1/7th. of 90.Robert D. Massey's Texas land.
2
27 Apr.1971
He could not be found at the above Tallahassee address.
2

Sources

Page
1
Date estimated by GL,Jr.
...
2
Appendix XXXVII: 90.Robert D. Massey: His Dimmit Co., Texas Land Venture.


Section III
Benjamin Franklin Massey and Maria H. Withers' Ten Children
and Their Line in Missouri and Beyond.
One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996
©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010


M-378.Logan Sydney Massey(
M-6.Benjamin Franklin, 5.Benjamin, 4.Elijah Eleazer, 3.Peter, 2.James, 1.Nicholas)
Dates

Source
21 Jun.1848
Birth: in Jasper, Co., Mo., in or near the town of Sarcoxie.
1
...
Death

...
Marriage




6 Sep.1850
Jasper Co., Mo.: he is listed in his father's household: in the Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace Occupation
Ben F. Massie
40-M-b.Md.
Farmer - $1,000 R.E.
Maria H. Massie
29-F-b.Va.

Eliz. Ellenor Massie
10-F-b.Mo.

Ben U. Massie
8-M-b.Mo.

Julian P. Massie 6-M-b.Mo.

Clarence R. Massie 4-M-b.Mo.

>Logan S. Massie 2-M-b.Mo.

Frank R. Massie 8/12-M-b.Mo.

Sarah L. Pierce
23-F-b.Va.

4
6 Jul.1860
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census:
Persons
Age-Sex-Birthplace
Occupation
Benj. F. Massey
49-m-b.Md.
Secy of State 0.R.E. $3,600 P.P.
M.H. Massey
38-f-b.Va.

Nina E. Massey
20-f-b.Mo.
Dom.
B.U. Massey
18-m-b.Mo.
Clerk
J.P. Massey
16-m-b.Mo.
Student
C.R. Massey
14-m-b.Mo.

>L.S. Massey
12-m-b.Mo.

F.R. Massey
10-m-b.Mo.

S.W. Massey
8-m-b.Mo.

Eliza Massey
6-f-b.Mo.

Mariah Massey
4-f-b.Mo.

Robt. D. Massey
2-m-b.Mo.

13
25 Jul.1865
Boonville, Cooper co., Mo.: Maria Hawkins (Withers) Massey died; "survived by ten children."
7
Note
Although the ten children were not listed by name, we infer that one of these living children was Logan Sydney Massey.

1870
Missouri Census could not be searched.

15 Feb.1875
Brunswick, Saline Co., Mo.: B.F. Massey, in a letter to his friend, Dr. J.F. Snyder, says:

11
Note
Again, these children were not listed by name, but by inference Logan Sydney Massey was still living.

1880
Missouri State Census searched, but Logan Sydney Massey not found.
12
8 Nov.1909
When 90.Robert Douglass Massey was killed in a runaway horse accident, only these three surviving brothers and sisters were listed:
Frank R. Massey, Springfield, Mo.
Mrs. [Lyda] Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. [Nina] Hough, St. Louis, Mo.
Apparently, Logan Sydney Massey had died before this date.
6; 8
27 Jan.1912
When Frank R. Massey listed all the heirs of Robert Douglass Massey, d. intestate 1909, the name of Logan Sydney Massey was not mentioned:
Identified by Name
Identified by Inference


1848: Born; Jasper Co.

1850: Census; do.

1860: Census: Cole Co.


1865 Mother's Obit.
1870: Census: Not found.


1875: Listed by B.F.M.

1879: Father's Obit.
1880: Census: searched, Not found.
Census of Mo. searched, not found.
1890: Census: Not found.

1900: Census: Not found.

1909: Not an heir of R.D.M.



Civil War:
Age 13 in 1861, age 17 in 1865; too young to have served in Army.

...
Burial: Not buried in family lots in Springfield, Mo.

...
Census Lists.: Not found 1870, 1880, 1890, and 1900.

<1909, >1879
Death; place not known.

...
Married: nothing known.




Children
Nothing known.


Sources

Page
1
J.G. Massey: 1908 Notes: Dec. 1936 to GL,Jr., p.8.
p.0032
2
Greene Co., Mo.: Probate Court records, File #7683.
p.0770
3
Dimmit Co., Texas: Land Papers.
p.0633
4
Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Mo.: 1850 Census.
p.0748
5
Jefferson City, Cole Co., Mo.: 1860 Census.
p.0749
6
Appendix XXXV: 90.Robert D. Massey - Massey Hotel, Bentonville, Ark.

7
Records of Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
p.0741
8
Springfield, Mo.: 1909: Obituary of R.D. Massey.
p.0524
9
Appendix XXXII: Published Biography of Benjamin Ulpian Massey
pp.0057, 0058, 0059
10
Jefferson City, Mo.: Peoples Tribune, p.3, col.2.
p.0485
11
Appendix XLVII: Dr. J.F. Snyder Collection: Letters of B.F. Massey: 15 Feb.1875

12
 Microgen Search: 11 Feb.1980.
p.1482A
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