MESSER FAMILY HISTORY

According to Pauline (Jones) Gandrud, the oldest known Shelton ancestor of the authors, John Shelton (1), married Catherine Messer who was the daughter of Christian Messer of Hawkins County, Tennessee.  This is supported by Sheryl (Sellers) Anderson who states that John Shelton married Catherine Messer.  The inclusion of this material will hopefully result in more conclusive documentation to surface.

CHRISTIAN MESSER (41)

According to a Shelton Family Bible, John Shelton and his wife, Catherine, were married in Hawkins County, Tennessee in 1805.  According to the 1830 census of Scott County, Virginia, the wife of John Shelton (Catherine Messer) was born between 1780 and 1790.  The 1880 census of Scott County, Virginia lists Martin Shelton (son of Catherine Messer) and indicates that Martin’s mother was born in Tennessee.  The 1880 census of Jackson County, Alabama lists Noah Shelton (another son of Catherine Messer) and indicates that Noah’s mother was born in North Carolina.  Since Tennessee was part of North Carolina when Catherine Messer was born and because Tennessee did not become a state until 1796, implies that Catherine was probably born in North Carolina (maybe the part that later became Tennessee).  Christian Messer was therefore the father of at least one daughter:

  Catherine Messer (42), b. 1780 - 1790, North Carolina

In 1819, Christian Messer purchased 103 acres of land on the south side of the Holston River in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Christian paid $900.00 to William Young for this land.  In 1821, the will of a Christian Messer was written in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  This will mentions Christian Messers wife, Sally.  It also mentions three sons by name and states that the three sons pay each of my other children the sum of five dollars from the proceeds of the sale of one tract of land.  The three sons mentioned were:

  John Messer (41.1), b. 1783, North Carolina
  Isaac Messer (41.2), b. 1798
  Jacob Messer (41.3)

In 1834, John Messer sold a parcel of land that fell by heirship of Christian Messer, deceased to his brother, Isaac Messer.  In 1835, the land owned by Christian Messer was divided between his three heirs.  Jacob Messer received one lot and Isaac Messer received another lot.  Isaac Messer also received John Messer’s share which Isaac purchased from John in 1834.

Will, Hawkins County, Tennessee, Christian Messer
Signed May 28, 1821
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Will, Hawkins County, Tennessee, Christian Messer
Signed May 28, 1821
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JOHN MESSER (41.1) is the son of Christian Messer and Sally Messer.  John was born in 1783 in North Carolina.  In 1830, John Messer (born 1770 to 1780) was living in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  In 1834, John Messer sold a parcel of land that fell by heirship of Christian Messer, deceased to his brother, Isaac Messer.  In 1835, the land owned by Christian Messer was divided between his three heirs.  Jacob Messer received one lot and Isaac Messer received another lot.  Isaac Messer also received John Messer’s share which Isaac purchased from John in 1834.  After John sold his land to his brother, he probably then moved to Jackson County, Alabama where his sister lived.  From 1840 to 1850, John Messer and his wife, Cary Messer (born 1793 in Tennessee), were living in Jackson County, Alabama.  In 1840, John Messer is listed in the census next to John Shelton (1) and his sister, Catherine Messer (42).  John and Cary Messer were the parents of at least four children:

  Sarah J. Messer, b. 1833, Alabama
  Emaline Messer (41.1.2), b. May 15, 1836, Alabama
  Hestena Messer, b. 1841, Jackson County, Alabama
  Henry J. Messer, b. 1844, Jackson County, Alabama

John Messer died prior to 1858 as his personal property from his estate was sold as early as 1858.  John’s wife, Cary Messer, was not mentioned in the estate papers of John Messer and therefore also died prior to 1858.  In 1859, Sarah J. Messer received a payment from the estate of John Messer.  In 1866, Sarah J. Messer had died and left an infant daughter, Rebecca Messer (born 1858), who is in the custody of Mrs. Rhoda Holland.  In 1860, Hethena Messer was living alone in Jackson County, Alabama.  Hestena Messer married John Rice.  In 1860, John and Hethena Rice received payment from the estate of John Messer.  The estate records further state that John and Hestena Rice lived in Arkansas.  In 1869, Henry Messer received payment from the estate of John Messer.  The estate records further state that Henry Messer lived in Arkansas.

References:  1)  1830 Census, Hawkins County, Tennessee;  1)  1840, 1850 and 1860 Censuses, Jackson County, Alabama;  2)  Probate Records of John Messer, Jackson County, Alabama

EMALINE MESSER (41.1.2) is the daughter of John Messer and May 15, 1836 in Alabama.  On December 18, 1855, Evaline Messer married William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. in Jackson County, Alabama.  William was born on August 7, 1829 in Jackson County, Alabama and is the son of William Wilmoth (born ca. 1794, Virginia) and Martha (Elledge) Wilmoth (born ca. 1797, Kentucky).  William and Emaline Wilmoth were the parents of ten children:

  Robert Neil Wilmoth, b. 1856
  Victoria Elizabeth Wilmoth (41.1.2.2), b. August 3, 1858, Texas
  Dallas Washington Wilmoth (41.1.2.3), b. December 7, 1860, Collin Co., Texas
  George Washington Wilmoth (41.1.2.4), b. November 4, 1863, Wood Co., Texas
  Moncher Carl Wilmoth (41.1.2.5), b. August 8, 1866, Wood County, Texas
  William H. Wilmoth, b. 1868, Decatur, Arkansas
  Mollie E. Wilmoth (41.1.2.7), b. 1870, Arkansas
  Margaret D. Wilmoth, b. September 20, 1871, Benton County, Arkansas
  Henry Mack Wilmoth (41.1.2.9), b. May, 1873, Arkansas
  Emma Wilmoth (41.1.2.10), b. November 23, 1874, Madison County, Ohio

In 1860, William and Emaline Wilmoth were living in Wood County, Texas.  In 1866, estate papers indicate that William and Emaline Wilmoth resided in Wood County, Texas.  In 1869, William and Emaline Willmouth received payment from the estate of John Messer.  The estate records further state that William and Emaline Wilmoth resided in Arkansas.  Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth died on November 23, 1874 in Maysville, Benton County, Arkansas and was buried in the Woods Cemetery in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas.  Robert Wilmoth married Nancy E. Morton (born 1871).  Nancy (Morton) Wilmoth died in 1955 in Benton County, Arkansas and was buried there in the Pipkin Cemetery.  On May 4, 1890, William Wilmoth, Jr. married Ida May Fain in Decatur, Arkansas.  Ida was born in 1874 in Arkansas.  William Wilmoth, Jr. died on February 14, 1900 in Benton County, Arkansas and was buried in the Woods Cemetery in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas.  Margaret D. Wilmoth died as a child on October 20, 1875 in Benton County, Arkansas and was buried there in the Woods Cemetery.

References:  1)  1880 Census, Wood County, Texas;  2)  Probate Records of John Messer, Jackson County, Alabama;  3)  Marriage Record, Jackson County, Alabama, 1855;  4)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

VICTORIA ELIZABETH WILMOTH (41.1.2.2) is the daughter of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  Victoria was born on August 3, 1858 inTexas.  Around 1894, Victoria Wilmoth married George Washington Riley.  George was born on January 10, 1857 in Texas.  George and Victoria Riley were the parents of four children:

  William Riley, b. 1875, Arkansas
  Hattie Riley, b. 1880, Arkansas
  Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” Riley (41.1.2.2.3), b. May 13, 1891, Decatur, Arkansas
  Mack A. Riley, March 4, 1890

George Riley died on March 19, 1927 and was buried in the Row Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Victoria (Wilmoth) Riley died on August 15, 1927 and was buried in the Row Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Mack Riley died in October, 1970 and was buried in the Allen Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

References:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999;  2)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

MARY ELIZBETH “MOLLIE” RILEY (41.1.2.2.3) is daughter of George Washington Riley and Victoria Elizabeth (Wilmoth) Riley.  Mollie was born on May 13, 1891 in Decatur, Arkansas.  Mollie Riley and a Mr. Ridenour (never married) were the parents of one son:

  Bruce Ridenour, b. February 3, 1897

On November 7, 1901, Mollie Riley married Samuel Dill in Bentonville, Arkansas.  Samuel was born on January 3, 1872 in the Indian Territory (later part of Oklahoma) and is the son of Benjamin Dill (born 1827) and Lydia (Montgomery) Dill (born 1837).  Samuel Dill died on August 9, 1940 in Colcord, Oklahoma and was buried in the Fallen Springs Cemetery in Benton County, Arkansas.  Samuel and Mollie Dill were the parents of ten children:

  Liddy Victory Dill (41.1.2.2.3.2), b. September 25, 1902
  Lydia Dora Dill, b. April 3, 1904
  Ollie Marie Dill, b. June 25, 1906
  Josephine Bulla Dill, b. June 19, 1908
  Mack Alex Dill, b. April 9, 1910
  Margaret Ann Dill (41.1.2.2.3.6), b. June 28, 1912, Delaware County, Oklahoma
  Ellen Dale Dill, b. June 16, 1915
  Irene Dill, b. March 1, 1916
  Mary Elizabeth Dill, b. May 28, 1918
  George Riley Dill, b. November 12, 1920

Mollie Riley married a second time to William David “Bill” Bayless.  Bill was born on January 8, 1875 in Johnson County, Missouri and is the son of Thomas Henry Bayless (born 1847) and Lydia Melisa (Gruver) Bayless (born 1853).  Mollie (Riley) Bayless died on September 16, 1966 in Gravette, Arkansas and was buried in the Row Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Bill Bayless died on May 28, 1968 in Gravette, Arkansas and was buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Bruce Ridenour died on August 2, 1949 and was buried in the Row Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Mack Dill died in 1995.  

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

LIDDY VICTORY DILL (41.1.2.2.3.2) is the daughter of Samuel Dill and Mary Elizabeth (Riley) Dill.  Liddy was born on September 25, 1902.  Liddy Dill married Jim Wilmoth.  Jim and Liddy Wilmoth were the parents of seven children:

  Charles Wilmoth
  Pearl Wilmoth
  Edward Wilmoth
  Ross Wilmoth
  Amous Wilmoth
  Ray Wilmoth
  Jerry Wilmoth

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

MARGARET ANN DILL (41.1.2.2.3.6) is the daughter of Samuel Dill and Mary Elizabeth (Riley) Dill.  Margaret was born on June 28, 1912 in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Margaret Dill was the mother of one son who took her maiden name:

  Clifford James Dill, b. June 26, 1927, Healing Springs, Arkansas

Margaret Dill married Otis Gilbert.  Margaret Dill married a second time to Rosco “Harold” Bayless.  Harold was born on March 19, 1908 in Hansford, Texas and is the son of William David Bayless (born 1875) and Dora Ann (Lewellen) Bayless (born 1890).  Harold and Margaret Bayless were the parents of thirteen children:

  Lydia Helen Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.2), b. March 26, 1931, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Harold Jay Bayless, b. March 8, 1933, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Maxel Lee Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.4), b. February 7, 1935, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Gladys Opal Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.5), b. May 18, 1937, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Billy Dean Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.6), b. August 23, 1939, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Edra Ruby Bayless, b. December 1, 1941, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Virgil Neal Bayless, b. June 14, 1944, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Dale Gene Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.9), b. August 28, 1946, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Marilyn Sue Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.10), b. March 12, 1948, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Cloys Claude Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.11), b. September 2, 1950, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Carolyn Ann Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.12), b. January 20, 1953, Colcord, Oklahoma
  Danny Ray Bayless (41.1.2.2.3.6.13), b. October 31, 1956, Siloam Springs, Arkansas
  Jerry Paul Bayless, b. December 16, 1958, Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Margaret (Dill) Bayless died on February 25, 1968 in Gravette, Arkansas and was buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Harold Dill died on February 13, 1994 in Gravette, Arkansas and was buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.  Clifford Dill married Joyce Wilson and they have two children:  -  James Dill,  -  Garland Dill.  Clifford Dill and his second wife, Donna Dill, had one son:  -  Brian Dill.  Clifford Dill died on February 27, 1981 in Guymon, Oklahoma and was buried in Mound Valley, Kansas.  On June 2, 1956, Harold Bayless married Josephine Brown and they have three children:  -  Carla Jo Bayless, April 20, 1957,  -  Harold Kevin Bayless, b. September 15, 1958,  -  Kristi Dawnelle Bayless, b. August 13, 1960.  Harold Bayless works for Boeing Aircraft.

On August 4, 1960, Edra Bayless married Bob Wiley.  Bob and Edra Wiley have three children:  -  Viola Ann Wiley, b. October 26, 1961,  -  Barbara Janell Wiley, b. May 12, 1963,  -  Tammy Roberta Wiley, b. July 30, 1964.  On December 26, 1963, Virgil Bayless married Anita Kahoe in Pineville, Missouri.  Virgil and Anita Bayless have one son:  -  Raymond Neal Bayless, b. April 20, 1966.  Virgil and Anita Bayless were later divorced.  On March 20, 1978, Jerry Bayless married Tammy Higgins in Maize, Kansas.  Tammy was born on January 27, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas.  Jerry and Tammy Bayless have two children:  -  Jerry Paul Bayless, Jr., b. October 29, 1978,  -  Michille Renee’ Bayless, b. May 16, 1980.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

LYDIA HELEN BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.2) is the daughter of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Lydia was born on March 26, 1931 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  On February 6, 1957, Lydia Bayless married Clifford Thomas Ames.  Clifford and Lydia Ames are the parents of eight children:

  Clifford Dale Ames, b. December 12, 1952
  Sandra Kay Ames, b. August 30, 1955
  Phyllis Jean Ames, b. December 18, 1956
  Ronald Dean Ames, b. August 16, 1958
  Eddie Lee Ames, b. November 24, 1959
  Brenda Carol Ames, b. January 14, 1961
  Darrell Wayne Ames, b. September 23, 1962
  Glenda Sue Ames, b. October 10, 1963, Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Clifford Dale Ames and his wife, Sandy Ann Ames, have one son:  -  Clifford Wayne Ames, b. 1974.  Clifford Wayne Ames died on April 26, 1998 in Watts, Oklahoma.  Sandra Ames married Donny Hilton and they have one daughter:  -  Sherry Hilton.  Phyllis Ames married Danny Ray Morgan and they have three children:  -  Kimberly Morgan,  -  Kelly Morgan,  -  Brandon Ray Morgan.  Ronald Ames married Zelda Green and they have two children:  -  Jeff Ames,  -  Samantha Ames.  On June 27, 1987, Glenda Ames married Darrell Eugene Lee in West Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Darrell was born on November 17, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Darrell and Glenda Lee have two children:  -  Shayla Dawn Lee, b. August 12, 1988, Tahlequah, Oklahoma,  -  Kristen Renae Lee, b. February 5, 1990, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

MAXEL LEE BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.4) is the son of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Maxel was born on February 7, 1935 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  On April 26, 1958, Maxel Bayless married Elsie Wilmoth.  Maxel and Elsie Bayless are the parents of three children:

  Gayla Maxine Bayless, b. January 11, 1959
  Maxel Ray Bayless, b. October 24, 1960
  Michael Gene Bayless, b. May 3, 1965, Wichita, Kansas

Maxel and Elsie Bayless were later divorced.  Maxel Bayless works for Gates Rubber Company.  Gayla Bayless married Alan Ramero and they have two children:  -  Lisa Marie Ramero,  -  Alan Ramero, Jr.  Gayla Bayless married a second time to Lesley Corbin and they have one daughter:  -  Jessica Corbin.  Maxel Bayless married Ruby Bartley.  Ruby was born on November 9, 1964.  Maxel and Ruby Bayless have one daughter:  -  Katherine Nickole Bayless, b. November 25, 1982, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Maxel and Ruby Bayless were later divorced.  Michael Bayless died as a teenager on September 30, 1982 in Colcord, Oklahoma and was buried in the Fallen Springs Cemetery in Benton County, Arkansas.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

GLADYS OPAL BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.5) is the daughter of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Gladys was born on May 18, 1937 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  On October 22, 1957, Gladys Bayless married Floyd Wilmoth.  Floyd and Gladys Wilmoth are the parents of three children:

  Donnie Wayne Wilmoth, b. January 24, 1957
  Dale Edward Wilmoth, b. July 25, 1958
  Janet Kay Wilmoth, b. August 4, 1959

Donnie Wilmoth married Nancy DuBue.  Nancy was born on March 21, 1959 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.  Donnie and Nancy Wilmoth have two children:  -  Rebecca Wilmoth (twin), b. January 4, 1990, Tulsa, Oklahoma,  -  Debbie Wilmoth, b. January 4, 1990, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

BILLY DEAN BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.6) is the son of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Billy was born on August 23, 1939 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  On October 16, 1963, Billy Bayless married Nancy Elaine Faught in Miami, Oklahoma.  Nancy was born on May 1, 1944 in South Gate, California and is the daughter of Joseph Etsell Faught (born 1909) and Opal Elizabeth (Lane) Faught (born 1913).  Billy and Nancy Bayless are the parents of two children:

  Carol Annette Bayless b. May 11, 1964, Wichita, Kansas
  Billy Shawn Bayless, b. September 19, 1965, Claremore, Oklahoma

Billy works for Gates Rubber Company and Nancy works for Simmons Industries.  On October 12, 1984, Carol Bayless married Randy Scott Quaintance in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Randy was born on November 27, 1963 in Owatonna, Minnesota.  Randy and Carol Quaintance have one daughter:  -  Megan Nikole Quaintance, b. January 10, 1988, Gravette, Arkansas.  Randy and Carol Quaintance were divorced on March 14, 1997.  Carol works for Gates Rubber Company.  On August 26, 1986, Billy Bayless married Tammy Lynn Freed in Colcord, Oklahoma.  Tammy was born on March 17, 1967 in Springdale, Arkansas.  Billy and Tammy Bayless have two children:  -  Kristin Michelle Bayless, b. May 26, 1991, Springdale, Arkansas,  -  Christopher Michael Bayless, b. January 14, 1993, Springdale, Arkansas.  Billy and Tammy Bayless were divorced on October 18, 1996.  Billy Bayless works for Allens Canning Company.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

DALE GENE BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.9) is the son of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Dale was born on August 28, 1946 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  Dale Bayless married Anita (Coleman) Welch.  Anita was previously married and Dale adopted her son from this previous marriage:

  Aaron Leroy Welch-Bayless, April 16, 1970

Dale and Anita Bayless also had one daughter:

  Margaret Louise Bayless, b. January 19, 1970 ?

Dale Bayless works for Gates Rubber Company.  Dale and Anita Bayless were later divorced.  Aaron Welch-Bayless and his wife, Stacie Welch-Bayless, have one son:  -  Bret Welch-Bayless.  On May 15, 1987, Margaret Bayless married Robbie Harrison in Colcord, Oklahoma.  Robbie and Margaret Harrison have one son:  -  Kent Michael Harrison.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

MARILYN SUE BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.10) is the daughter of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Marilyn was born on March 12, 1948 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  Marilyn Bayless married Dennis Edmond Vaughan.  Dennis and Marilyn Vaughan are the parents of one son (adopted):

  Dale Gene Brown-Vaughan, b. January 21, 1967

On April 12, 1986, Dale Brown-Vaughan married Josene Glass in Kansas, Oklahoma.  Josene was born on October 12, 1965 in Palo Alto, California.  Dale and Josene Brown-Vaughan have four children:  -  Caleb Lee Brown-Vaughan, b. October 14, 1986, Tahlequah, Oklahoma,  -  Jessica Denise Brown-Vaughan, b. March 23, 1990, Siloam Springs, Arkansas,  -  Benjamin Del Brown-Vaughan, b. April 23, 1991, Siloam Springs, Arkansas,  -  Kaitlin Renee Brown-Vaughan, b. August 29, 1994.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

CLOYS CLAUDE BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.11) is the son of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Cloys was born on September 2, 1950 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  In 1968, Cloys Bayless married Dorthy Sue Lawson.  Dorthy was born on December 18, 1949.  Cloys and Dorthy Bayless are the parents of two children:

  Cloys Lee Bayless, February 8, 1969
  Jerold Rayneal Bayless, b. December 29, 1970

Cloys and Dorthy Bayless were later divorced.  Jerold Bayless and his wife, Stephanie Bayless, have one son:  -  Zachery Bayless.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

CAROLYN ANN BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.12) is the daughter of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Carolyn was born on January 20, 1953 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  On April 3, 1970, Carolyn Bayless married Jay Dean Page-Blackfox in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Jay was born on December 27, 1950 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Jay and Carolyn Blackfox are the parents of two children:

  Shelby Dean Blackfox, b. February 27, 1971, Claremore, Oklahoma
  Genia Dalene Blackfox, b. March 21, 1974, Claremore, Oklahoma

Jay Blackfox works for the Cherokee Nation Police Office.  Shelby Blackfox married a Mr. Brown and they have one child:  -  Haleigh Rose Brown, b. February 15, 1996, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Genia Blackfox is the father of three children:  -  Morgan Blackfox, b. May 29, 1992, Tahlequah, Oklahoma,  -  Douglas Blackfox, b. November 12, 1995, Tahlequah, Oklahoma,  -  Cody Blackfox, b. August 5, 1997, Grove, Oklahoma.  Douglas Blackfox died as an infant on January 17, 1996 in Kansas, Oklahoma and was buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

DANNY RAY BAYLESS (41.1.2.2.3.6.13) is the son of Rosco Harold Bayless and Margaret Ann (Dill) Bayless.  Danny was born on October 31, 1956 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  On December 13, 1975, Danny Bayless married Roxanne Joy Brillhart.  Roxanne was born on July 20, 1958 in Denver, Colorado.  Danny and Roxanne are the parents of two children:

  Crystal Leann Bayless, b. July 31, 1976
  Tommy Ray Bayless, b. May 14, 1978

Danny and Roxanne Bayless were later divorced.  Danny Bayless married a second time to Vicki Higgins.  Danny and Vicki Bayless were the parents of two children:

  Danny Ray Bayless, Jr., b. September 8, 1981
  Jodie Ann Bayless, b. December 17, 1983

Danny and Vicki Bayless were later divorced.  Danny and his third wife, Maria Bayless, are the parents of two children:

  Harold James Ray Bayless
  Chole’ Ann Bayless

Reference:  1)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

DALLAS WASHINGTON WILMOTH (41.1.2.3) is the son of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  Dallas was born on December 7, 1860 in Collin County, Texas.  On February 9, 1890, Dallas Wilmoth married Rebecca Dill in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas.  Rebecca was born on August 23, 1869 in Arkansas.  Dallas and Rebecca Wilmoth were the parents of six children:

  William Henry Wilmoth, b. December 13, 1890, Benton County, Arkansas
  Etta F. Wilmoth, b. June, 1893, Arkansas
  Nettie A. Wilmoth, b. May, 1896, Decatur, Arkansas
  Donna F. Wilmoth, b. June 17, 1898, Arkansas
  Temple Dill Wilmoth, b. October 6, 1889, Benton County, Arkansas
  Henry Wilmoth, b. 1901

Dallas Wilmoth died on October 30, 1943 in Benton County, Arkansas and was buried there in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  Rebecca (Dill) Wilmoth died on January 22, 1959 in Benton County, Arkansas and was buried there in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  William H. Wilmoth died on November 7, 1970 in Arkansas.  William and his wife, Mary Wilmoth, had one son:  -  Coy Wilmoth.  Nettie Wilmoth married a Mr. Hubbard.  Nettie (Wilmoth) Hubbard died in December, 1958 and was buried in the Falling Springs Cemetery in Benton County, Arkansas.  Donna Wilmoth died as a child on December 30, 1907 in Benton County, Arkansas and was buried in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  Temple Wilmoth married Ralph Austin.  Temple (Wilmoth) Austin died on July 3, 1980.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILMOTH (41.1.2.4) is the son of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  George was born on November 4, 1863 in Wood County, Texas.  On January 9, 1887, George W. Wilmoth married Margaret Mariah “Maggie” Johnson in Benton County, Arkansas.  Maggie was born on November 22, 1866.  George and Maggie Wilmoth were the parents of four children:

  Elmer Floyd Wilmoth (41.1.2.4.1), b. December 18, 1887, Arkansas
  Dollie Flossie Wilmoth, b. March 31, 1893, Arkansas
  Flavie Eula Wilmoth, b. 1897, Arkansas
  Violet Gladys Wilmoth (41.1.2.4.4), b. 1901, Decatur, Arkansas

George W. Wilmoth died on January 5, 1950 in Falling Springs, Benton County, Arkansas and was buried there in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  Margaret (Johnson) Wilmoth died on May 10, 1944 in Decatur, Arkansas.  Dollie Wilmoth died as an infant on July 24, 1893 in Benton County, Arkansas.  Flavie Wilmoth married a Mr. Jones.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

ELMER FLOYD WILMOTH (41.1.2.4.1) is the son of George Washington Wilmoth and Margaret Mariah (Johnson) Wilmoth.  Elmer was born on December 18, 1887 in Arkansas.  On October 1, 1911, Elmer Wilmoth married Dora Matilda Lane in Benton County, Arkansas.  Dora was born on November 1, 1891 in Delaware County, Indian Territory (later part of Oklahoma) and is the daughter of John Charles Lane (born 1859) and Julie Ann (Trout) Lane (born 1868).  Elmer and Dora Wilmoth were the parents of six children:

  Elise Mae Wilmoth, b. September 23, 1912, Benton County, Arkansas
  Floyd Lavern Wilmoth (41.1.2.4.1.2), b. March 9, 1915, Oklahoma
  Denver Wesley Wilmoth (41.1.2.4.1.3), b. April 2, 1917, Oklahoma
  Edwin George Wilmoth, b. December 1, 1920, Nowata, Oklahoma
  Emma Fay Wilmoth (41.1.2.4.1.5), b. April 24, 1924, Nowata, Oklahoma
  Lois “Dorene” Wilmoth, b. January 3, 1933, Bernice, Oklahoma

Elmer Wilmoth died on August 1, 1964 in Decatur, Arkansas and was buried there in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  Dora (Lane) Wilmoth died on January 27, 1981 in Fallen Springs, Arkansas and was buried in Fallen Springs, Arkansas.  Elise Wilmoth married a Mr. Barnes.  Elise (Wilmoth) Barnes died on August 19, 1998.  Edwin Wilmoth died on October 17, 1986.  Dorene Wilmoth married Elmer Joe Markes.

References:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999;  2)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

FLOYD LAVERN WILMOTH (41.1.2.4.1.2) is the son of Elmer Floyd Wilmoth and Dora Matilda (Lane) Wilmoth.  Floyd was born on March 9, 1915 in Oklahoma.  On January 17, 1942, Floyd Wilmoth married Artie Estelle Faulk in Harlingen, Texas.  Estelle was born on December 24, 1919 in Oklahoma.  Floyd and Estelle Wilmoth were the parents of two children:

  Glenda Carolyn Wilmoth, b. August 31, 1946
  Crystal Elaine Wilmoth, b. July 8, 1949

Estelle (Faulk) Wilmoth died on June 8, 1997.  Floyd Wilmoth died on June 9, 1997 in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas.  On July 9, 1966, Glenda Wilmoth married Arthur “Vic” Pasley.  Vic and Glenda Pasley have two children:  -  Brent Garrod Pasley, b. March 30, 1970,  -  Dorian Chrystal Pasley, b. April 7, 1975.  On September 15, 1979, Crystal Wilmoth married James Raymond Hughes.  James and Crystal Hughes have two children:  -  Carissa Elaine Hughes (twin), b. June 6, 1980,  -  Careen Fay Hughes (twin), b. June 6, 1980.

References:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999;  2)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

DENVER WESLEY WILMOTH (41.1.2.4.1.3) is the son of Elmer Floyd Wilmoth and Dora Matilda (Lane) Wilmoth.  Denver was born on April 2, 1917 in Oklahoma.  On December 23, 1949, Denver Wilmoth married Jewell Mosley (born March 10, 1915).  Denver and Jewell Wilmoth were the parents of one son:

  Wesley Dee Wilmoth, b. January 27, 1959

Denver Wilmoth died on December 18, 1988 and Jewell (Mosley) Wilmoth died on October 25, 1995.  On November 24, 1978, Wesley Wilmoth maried Kathy Hay.  Wesley and Kathy Wilmoth have four children:  -  Derrick Denver Wilmoth, b. January 17, 1983,  -  Darcey Lea Wilmoth, b. April 20, 1985,  -  Cassidy Dawn Wilmoth, b. July 12, 1989,  -  Brody Dee Wilmoth, b. August 8, 1994.  Wesley and Kathy Wilmoth were divorced in 1998.

References:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999;  2)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

EMMA FAY WILMOTH (41.1.2.4.1.5) is the daughter of Elmer Floyd Wilmoth and Dora Matilda (Lane) Wilmoth.  Emma was born on April 24, 1924 in Nowata, Oklahoma.  Emma Wilmoth married Cliffton Elmer Doty.  Cliffton and Emma Doty are the parents of one son:

  John Elmer Doty, b. March 14, 1950

Emma (Wilmoth) Doty died on January 8, 1984.  John Doty married Carolyn Jo Kammwezell.  John and Carolyn Doty have one son:  -  Brian Keith Doty, b. May 4, 1971.  John and Carolyn Doty were later divorced.

References:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999;  2)  Descendant Report, Carol Bayless, December, 2000

VIOLET GLADYS WILMOTH (41.1.2.4.4) is the daughter of George Washington Wilmoth and Margaret Mariah (Johnson) Wilmoth.  Violet was born in 1901 in Decatur, Arkansas.  Violet Wilmoth married a Mr Van Bidder.  Violet married a second time to Frank Philpot and they are the parents of one child:

  Van Oral Philpot, b. June 18, 1928, Decatur, Arkansas

Frank Philpot was buried in the Falling Springs Cemetery in Benton County, Arkansas.  On March 28, 1953, Van Philpot married Colene Wofford in Decatur, Arkansas.  Colene was born on May 12, 1932 in Colcord, Oklahoma.  Van and Colene Philpot have one son:  -  Randell L. Philpot, b. May 16, 1954, Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas.  On June 20, 1976, Randell Philpot married Patrica Bolin and they have twins:  -  Laney Philpot, b. June 17, 1984, Fort Smith, Arkansas,  -  Matthew Philpot, b. June 17, 1984, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

MONCHER CARL WILMOTH (41.1.2.5) is the son of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  Moncher was born on August 8, 1866 in Wood County, Texas.  On December 1, 1889, Moncher Wilmoth married Mary Frances Vaden in Bentonville, Arkansas.  Mary was born on September 21, 1870 in Arkansas and is the daughter of Elijah Vaden and Jane (Glenn) Vaden.  Moncher and Mary Wilmoth were the parents of five children:

  Sylvia Bethsyna Wilmoth (41.1.2.5.1), b. November 23, 1890, Decatur, Arkansas
  Ivia Wilmoth, b. December 24, 1892, Decatur, Arkansas
  Mittie Della Wilmoth (41.1.2.5.3), b. December 24, 1892, Decatur, Arkansas
  Elsie Clara Wilmoth (41.1.2.5.4), b. July 2, 1895, Benton County, Arkansas
  Beda Opal Wilmoth (41.1.2.5.5), b. September 19, 1897, Decatur, Arkansas

Moncher Wilmoth died on August 4, 1898 in Decatur, Arkansas and was buried in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  Mary (Vaden) Wilmoth died on January 19, 1899 of tuberculosis in Maple City, Cowley County, Kansas and was buried there in the Maple City Cemetery.  Ivia Wilmoth died as a child on August 5, 1898 in Decatur, Arkansas and was buried in the Falling Springs Cemetery.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

SYLVIA BETHSYNA WILMOTH (41.1.2.5.1) is the daughter of Moncher Carl Wilmoth and Mary Frances (Vaden) Wilmoth.  Sylvia was born on November 23, 1890 in Decatur, Arkansas.  Sylvia Wilmoth married James Archie Pierce.  James was born on November 28, 1892.  James and Sylvia Pierce were the parents of three children:

  Robert William Pierce, b. July 4, 1915
  Doris Dell Pierce, b. July 12, 1916
  James Archie Pierce, Jr., b. December 25, 1925

Sylvia (Wilmoth) Pierce died on September 5, 1941 in Austin, Texas and was buried in Austin, Texas.  James Pierce, Sr. died on March 8, 1972.  On December 17, 1941, Robert Pierce married Jennette Taylor.  Jennette was born on August 12, 1919.  Robert and Jennette Pierce have two children:  -  Susan Jeam Pierce, b. August 24, 1946,  -  William O’Neal Pierce, b. January 9, 1950.  Robert W. Pierce died on July 4, 1976.  On July 27, 1968, Susan Pierce married Raymond Thomas Ellison (born October 23, 1968) and they have one son:  -  David Ellison.  On August 23, 1979, William Pierce married Valerie Sue Kunel and they have two children:  -  Kate Pierce,  -  Joshua Pierce.

On August 19, 1939, Doris Pierce married Robert Harold Markos.  Robert was born on January 15, 1918.  Robert and Doris Markos have two children:  -  Robert Keith Markos, b. April 8, 1942,  -  Doris Jeanne Markos, b. March 8, 1944.  On May 30, 1963, Robert Markos married Tura Abbott and they have two children:  -  Kenneth Kevin Markos, b. July 3, 1964,  -  Kirk Conlin Markos, b. February 10, 1966.  On November 28, 1969, Robert Markos married a second time to Sue Ellen Terry (born September 11, 1948) and they have two children:  -  Kelly Scott Markos, b. November 30, 1970,  -  Kimberley Sue Markos, b. December 8, 1971.  On May 31, 1963, Doris Markos married Jessie Efrid (born January 23, 1943) and they have two children:  -  Debra Jean Efrid, b. October 23, 1965,  -  Deann Marie Efrid, b. October 15, 1968.

On September 6, 1947, James Pierce married Benna Jo Shelton.  Benna was born on March 29, 1927.  James and Benna Pierce have two children:  -  Carole Ann Pierce, b. December 19, 1948,  -  James Pierce, b. December 9, 1953.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

MITTIE DELLA WILMOTH (41.1.2.5.3) is the daughter of Moncher Carl Wilmoth and Mary Frances (Vaden) Wilmoth.  Mittie was born on December 24, 1892 in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas.  On December 12, 1909, Mittie Wilmoth married Ralph T. Wood in Decatur, Arkansas.  Ralph and Mittie Wood were the parents of seven children:

  Bessie Mae Wood, b. 1910
  Davis Anthony Wood, b. 1913
  Ethel Julia Wood, b. 1915
  Velma Evel Wood, b. 1918
  Douglas Gee Wood, b. 1922
  Treva Victoria Wood, b. 1925
  Norma Joyce Wood, b. 1931

Ralph T. Wood died in 1943.  Mittie (Wilmoth) Wood died on January 31, 1963 in Decatur, Arkansas and was buried there in the Falling Springs Cemetery.  Bessie Wood married Arch Pierce.  Bessie married a second time to Eli Orvil Jones.  Davis Wood married Lola Foster.  Ethel Wood married James Sommerville.  Velma Wood married John West.  Velma (Wood) West died in 1938.  Douglas Wood married Marion Hale.  Treva Wood married Charles Wesley Duncan.  Norma Wood married Henry Lawson.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

ELSIE CLARA WILMOTH (41.1.2.5.4) is the daughter of Moncher Carl Wilmoth and Mary Frances (Vaden) Wilmoth.  Elsie was born on July 2, 1895 in Benton County, Arkansas.  On March 14, 1914, Elsie Wilmoth married Clarence A. Beltz in Winfield, Kansas.  Clarence was born on July 25, 1892 in Dexter, Kansas and is the son of John Beltz and Rebecca (Arnold) Beltz.  Clarence and Elsie Beltz were the parents of three children:

  Frances Rebecca Beltz (41.1.2.5.4.1), b. September 17, 1915, Dexter, Kansas
  Gerald Allen Beltz (41.1.2.5.4.2), b. March 9, 1917, Dexter, Kansas
  Leonard Arnold Beltz, b. March 17, 1920, Dexter, Kansas

Clarence Beltz died on March 20, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio.  In March, 1934, Elsie married a second time to John Lowe in Ohio.  John was born in 1875 in Williston, Ohio.  Elsie (Wilmoth) Lowe died on August 2, 1952 in Williston, Ohio and was buried in the Lake Township Cemetery in Ohio.  John Lowe died in 1954 in Williston, Ohio.  Leonard Beltz died as a child on August 9, 1922 in Oregon, Ohio.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

FRANCES REBECCA BELTZ (41.1.2.5.4.1) is the daughter of Clarence A. Beltz and Elsie Clara (Wilmoth) Beltz.  Frances was born on September 17, 1915 in Dexter, Kansas.  On July 23, 1939, Frances Beltz married Kenneth O. Berger in Toledo, Ohio.  Kenneth was born on November 17, 1918 in Curtice, Ohio.  Kenneth and Frances Berger were the parents of two children:

  Kenneth Berger, b. October 11, 1940, Toledo, Ohio
  Carolyn Elaine Berger, b. February 3, 1943, Toledo, Ohio

Frances (Beltz) Berger died on August 24, 1994 in Florida and Kenneth O. Berger died on February 9, 1999 in Sylvania, Ohio.  On July 8, 1967, Kenneth Berger married Nancy Jean Holton (born February 27, 1945 in Owasso, Michigan) and they have two children:  -  Aaron Kenneth Berger, b. June 22, 1975, Owasso, Michigan,  -  David James Berger, b. July 21, 1977, Owasso, Michigan.  On July 10, 1965, Carolyn Berger married Donald James Newman in Toledo, Ohio.  Donald was born on October 12, 1940.  David and Carolyn Newman have two children:  -  Audra F. Newman, b. December 20, 1972, Toledo, Ohio,  -  Rose A. Newman, b. September 25, 1977, Toledo, Ohio.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

GERALD ALLEN BELTZ (41.1.2.5.4.2) is the son of Clarence A. Beltz and Elsie Clara (Wilmoth) Beltz.  Gerald was born on March 9, 1917 in Dexter, Kansas.  On September 3, 1943, Gerald Beltz married Verna Elizabeth Patke in Lima, Ohio.  Verna was born on April 1, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio.  Gerald and Verna Beltz are the parents of three children:

  Roland Allen Beltz, b. July 4, 1944, Toledo, Ohio
  Barbara Ann Beltz, b. December 25, 1946, Toledo, Ohio
  Jennifer Lee Beltz, b. July 17, 1950, Texas

Gerald Beltz died on June 10, 1989 in Toledo, Ohio and Verna (Patke) Beltz died on October 26, 1994 in Toledo, Ohio.  On October 11, 1969, Roland Beltz married Lesta Sue Stanley in Detroit, Michigan.  Lesta was born on September 26, 1947 in Shelby Gap, Kentucky.  Roland and Lesta Beltz have two children:  -  Jeffery Roland Beltz, b. January 21, 1972, Toledo, Ohio,  -  Sreven Allen Beltz, b. March 31, 1976, Toledo, Ohio.  In March, 1982, Roland Beltz married a second time to Nancy Catherine Dewey in Toledo, Ohio.  Nancy was born on April 27, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas.  On September 23, 1995, Jeffrey Beltz married Kim Tuttle in Toledo, Ohio.  Kim was born on May 15, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio.  On November 7, 1997, Jeffrey Beltz married Sharron Renee Dietz in Lakewood, Ohio.  Sharron was born on November 11, 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Jeffrey and Sharron Beltz have one son:  -  Jorden Jeffery Beltz, b. November 17, 1988, Lakewood, OH.

On May 10, 1968, Barbara Beltz married Dennis Francis Hilbert in Toledo, Ohio.  Dennis was born on January 29, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio.  Dennis and Barbara Hilbert have two children:  -  Eric Frances Hilbert, b. October 31, 1969, Toledo, Ohio,  -  Bert Allen Hilbert, b. December 29, 1971, Toledo, Ohio.  On November 19, 1994, Eric Hilbert married Mary Elaine Miller in Toledo, Ohio.  Mary was born on January 6, 1971 in Toledo, Ohio.  Eric and Mary Hilbert have twin children:  -  Emily Elaine Hilbert, b. March 16, 1999, Toledo, Ohio,  -  Kyle Frances Hilbert, b. March 16, 1999, Toledo, Ohio.

On December 8, 1977, Jennifer Beltz married Thomas Edward Quetschke in Monroe, Michigan.  Thomas was born on July 19, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio.  Thomas and Jennifer Quetschke have two children:  -  April Elizabeth Quetschke, b. September 23, 1977, Toledo, Ohio,  -  Wendy Luella Quetschke, b. January 30, 1979, Toledo, Ohio.  On November 18, 1989, Jennifer married a second time to Norbert Orkisz in Riverview, Michigan.  Norbert was born on April 14, 1951 in Del Ray, Michigan.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

BEDA OPAL WILMOTH (41.1.2.5.5) is the daughter of Moncher Carl Wilmoth and Mary Frances (Vaden) Wilmoth.  Beda was born on September 19, 1897 in Decatur, Arkansas.  On October 23, 1918, Beda Wilmoth married Lawrence Wesley Burris in Batesville, Oklahoma.  Lawrence was born on March 4, 1884 in Pennsylvania and is the son of Willis Burris and Susanna (Moyer) Burris.  Lawrence and Beda Burris were the parents of three children:

  Bradley Hale Burris, b. July 20, 1920, Osage County, Oklahoma
  Worthy Elrod Burris (41.1.2.5.5.2), b. September 20, 1921, Bartlesville, Okla.
  Leonard Sylvester Burris, b. September 18, 1926, Osage County, Oklahoma

Lawrence Burris died on December 8, 1965 in Dewey, Oklahoma and was buried in Ochalata, Oklahoma.  Beda (Wilmoth) Burris died on December 27, 1991 in Kiowa, Barbour County, Kansas and was buried in Hardner, Kansas.  On December 19, 1949, Bradley Burris married Betty Lou Cole in Louisiana.  Betty was born on May 4, 1923 in Oklahoma.  Bradley and Betty Burris have one daughter:  -  Teresa Burris, b. July 7, 1954, Satime, Venezuela.  Teresa Burris married Franf Perez (born September 29, 1953 in New York, New York).  Franf and Teresa Perez have two children:  -  Kelly Perez, b. November 5, 1978, Tulsa, Oklahoma,  -  Candice Perez, b. October 1, 1980, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  On August 11, 1951, Leonard Burris married Joyce Marie Blair in Hominy, Oklahoma.  Joyce was born on September 25, 1933 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  Leonard Burris died on August 15, 1997 in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

WORTHY ELROD BURRIS (41.1.2.5.5.2) is the son of Lawrence Wesley Burris and Beda Opal (Wilmoth) Burris.  Worthy was born on September 20, 1921 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  On February 23, 1943, Worthy Burris married Edith Ethelyn Headley in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  Edith was born on May 13, 1921 in Cherryvale, Kansas.  Worthy and Edith Burris are the parents of two children:

  Gary Wayne Burris, b. March 15, 1944, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
  Carolyn Sue Burris, b. May 9, 1948, Pratt, Kansas

On September 5, 1964, Gary Burris married Linda Lue Brumback in Quincey, Kansas.  Linda was born on August 6, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana.  Gary and Linda Burris have two children:  -  Michael Scott Burris, b. April 28, 1967, Dumas, Texas,  -  Ashley Michelle Burris, b. January 3, 1971, Rota, Spain.  On August 18, 1990, Ashley Burris married Lloyd Steven Cook in Lake Jackson, Texas.  Lloyd was born on February 9, 1963 in Lufkin, Texas.  Lloyd and Ashley Cook have one son:  -  William Taylor Cook, b. July 21, 1994, Iowa City, Iowa.

On March 16, 1968, Carolyn Burris married Donald Pumphrey in Phillips, Texas.  Donald was born on November 30, 1945 in Boger, Texas.  Donald and Carolyn Pumphrey have two children:  -  Brian James Pumphrey, b. April 15, 1976, Midwest City, Texas,  -  Lauren Denise Pumphrey, b. May 1, 1979, Midwest City, Texas.  Lauren Pumphrey married Christopher Alan Dykes.  Christopher was born on October 27, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Christopher and Lauren Dykes have one son:  -  Cory Alan Dykes, b. September 18, 1998.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

MOLLIE E. WILMOTH (41.1.2.7) is the daughter of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  Mollie was born in 1870 in Arkansas.  On January 20, 1889, Mollie Wilmoth married John H. Brock in Benton County, Arkansas.  John was born around 1867.  John and Mollie Brock were the parents of six children:

  Hallie Brock
  Mollie Brock
  Mack Brock
  Fanney Brock
  Nanny Brock
  Della Brock

Mollie (Wilmoth) Brock died in 1915.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

HENRY MACK WILMOTH (41.1.2.9) is the son of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  Henry was born in May, 1873 in Arkansas.  On February 13, 1894, Henry Wilmoth married Laura Mae Gregory in Benton County, Arkansas.  Laura was born on March 3, 1876 in Arkansas and is the daughter of James Gregory and Martha (Brooks) Gregory.  Henry and Laura Wilmoth were the parents of four children:

  Homer Lee Wilmoth, b. January 31, 1897, Arkansas
  Arthur Ray Wilmoth, b. March 8, 1899, Arkansas
  Buel Lynn Wilmoth
  Denzel R. Wilmoth, b. Oklahoma

Homer Wilmoth died in July, 1963.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

EMMA WILMOTH (41.1.2.10) is the daughter of William Hicks Wilmoth, Jr. and Emaline (Messer) Wilmoth.  Emma was born on November 23, 1874 in Madison County, Ohio.  On October 11, 1891, Emma Wilmoth married James Coyle in Benton County, Arkansas.  James was born in 1869.  James and Emma Coyle were the parents of three children:

  Edna Coyle
  Rueben Coyle
  May Coyle

Emma (Wilmoth) Coyle died on April 8, 1909 and was buried in the Bozarth Cemetery.

Reference:  1)  Register Report, Walter J. Wilmoth, August, 1999

ISAAC MESSER (41.2) is the son of Christian Messer and Sally Messer.  Jacob was born around 1798.  In 1824, Isaac Messer married Margaret “Peggy” Taylor Patterson.  Margaret was born in 1807 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  From 1830 to 1840, Isaac and Margaret Messer were living in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Isaac and Margaret Messer were the parents of at least four children:

  James A. Messer
  John Patterson Messer
  Martha Fleming Messer, b. 1835
  Lewis Messer

In 1834, John Messer sold a parcel of land that fell by heirship of Christian Messer, deceased to his brother, Isaac Messer.  In 1835, the land owned by Christian Messer was divided between his three heirs.  Jacob Messer received one lot and Isaac Messer received another lot.  Isaac Messer also received John Messer’s share which Isaac purchased from John in 1834.  Isaac and Margaret Messer lived in Livingston County, Missouri.  Margaret (Patterson) Messer died in 1877 and Isaac Messer died in 1886.  Both were buried in the Blue Mound Cemetery.  James Messer moved to Barry County, Missouri.  James Messer had two children:  -  Eglantine “Tiny” Messer,  -  Melville Messer.  John Messer moved to Coquille, Coos County, Oregon.  John had at least one daughter:  -  Zettie Messer.  Martha Messer married a Mr. Russell.  Martha (Messer) Russell had at least one son:  -  John Lewis Russell, b. 1858.  Martha married a second time to a Mr. Haynes.  Martha moved to Oroville, Okanogan County, Washington.  Martha (Messer) Haynes died in 1913.  John L. Russell died in 1957.  Lewis Messer moved to Kerby, Jospehine County, Oregon.  Lewis Messer died of tuberculosis as a young man in Kerby, Oregon.

References:  1)  1830 and 1840 Censuses, Hawkins County, Tennessee;  2)  Deed, John Messer to Isaac Messer, Hawkins County, Tennessee, 1834;  3)  Query, Ida (Skarson) McCormick, Hawkins County, Tennessee, September, 1999;  4)  Email, Ida (Skarson) McCormick to Robert Casey, September, 1999

JACOB MESSER (41.3) is the son of Christian Messer and Sally Messer.  In 1835, the land owned by Christian Messer was divided between his three heirs.  Jacob Messer received one lot and Isaac Messer received another lot.  Because the children of John and Isaac Messer are known, it is believed that Jacob Messer may be the father of William Messer (40.11).

Reference:  1)  Deed, John Messer to Isaac Messer, Hawkins County, Tennessee, 1834

OTHER MESSER LINES

Because Catherine (Messer) Shelton and her brother, John Messer, resided in Jackson County, Alabama in the early 1800s, it is logical to believe that many other Messers living in that area during the same period that Catherine lived there are probably related.  Other Messers living in Jackson County, Alabama were:

  William Messer (40.11), b. 1823, Tennessee

Since Catherine (Messer) Shelton resided in Hawkins County, Tennessee in the early 1800s, it is logical to believe that many other Messers living in that area during the same period that Catherine lived there are probably related.  Other Messers living in Hawkins County, Tennessee were:

  Michael Messer (40.12), b. 1782, North Carolina
  Thomas Messer (40.13), b. 1785

Other major Messer lines originate from Haywood County, North Carolina.  According to Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina, there was a Captain Messer who was one of the leaders of the Regulators at the Battle of Alamance on May 17, 1771.  It continues by stating: Direct traditional information is that this Captain Messer, his given name not known, was the father of Christian Messer, who came to the Dutch Cove section of Haywood County in 1796.  This book furthers indicates that Christian Sargent Messer was twenty-one years old at the close of the Revolutionary War.  He had become a seasoned soldier during the three or four years that he had shouldered arms in behalf of American Independence.  Although the authors do not believe that this Christian Messer is their direct ancestor, his birthdate and geographic residences are too similar to the authors Messer ancestry to be ignored.  Therefore, Christian Messer of Haywood County, North Carolina was briefly researched:

  Christian Sargent Messer (40.14), b. ca. 1760

The authors do not believe that Christian Sargent Messer of Haywood County, North Carolina is the same Christian that died in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina clearly states that Christian Messer died in 1850 in the ninetieth year of his age.  Christian Messer of Hawkins County, Tennessee is definitely known to have died prior to 1834 when his son, John Messer, sold a parcel of land that fell by heirship of Christian Messer, deceased.  Another set of facts are the known children of each Christian Messer.  Christian Messer of Hawkins County, Tennessee is known to had three sons, John, Isaac and Jacob.  The Christian Messer of Haywood County, North Carolina is known to had three sons, Frederick, John and David.  John Messer of Haywood County, North Carolina remained in Haywood County and raised a large family while John Messer of Hawkins County, Tennessee moved to Jackson County, Alabama and raised a family there.  However, both Christian Messer of Haywood County and Christian Messer of Hawkins County were both born around 1760 which similarity warranted further investigation.

According to Louise (Messer) Patrick, other references to Christian Messers living in North Carolina were found.  Christian Messer and wife, Sara, at the Moravian Settlement of Bethany, 1783, a son Jeramus Messer was baptised.  Christian Messer was listed in Stokes County, North Carolina in 1790, 1784 - 1787 State Census of North Carolina, there were only four Messers or Messars heads of family, only one Christian, he being in Surry County, North Carolina and the other three in Jones County, North Carolina.  It is not known that these references are those of Christian Messer of Haywood County, North Carolina or those of Christian Messer of Hawkins County, Tennessee.  With respect to the Moravian reference where Christian Messers wife is listed as Sara.  It is known that Christian Messer of Hawkins County, Tennessee died leaving a widow named Sally which is a common nickname for Sara(h).  Because of the inclusion of Christian Messer of Haywood County, North Carolina, it likely that other Messers orginating from Haywood County were probably related.  Other Messers that lived in Haywood County, North Carolina were:

  George Messer (40.15), b. 1797, North Carolina
  Solomon Messer (40.16), b. 1838

References:  1)  Indenture, Christian Messer to William Young, Hawkins County, Tennessee, 1818;  2)  Will of Christian Messer, Hawkins County, Tennessee, 1821;  3)  Deed, John Messer to Isaac Messer, Hawkins County, Tennessee, 1834;  4)  1840, 1850 and 1880 cenuses, Jackson County, Alabama;  5)  1880 Census, Scott County, Virginia;  6)  Family Bible of John Shelton, in possession of Eva (Wininger) Shelton;  7)  1850 Census of Jackson County, Alabama, copied by Pauline (Jones) Gandrud, 1953, located in the Scottsboro Public Library;  8)  Family Group Sheet by Sheryl (Sellers) Anderson, 1971;  9)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  10)  Letter, Louise (Messer) Patrick to Robert Casey, April 7, 1988

WILLIAM MESSER (40.11) lived in Jackson County, Alabama.  William was born in 1823 in Tennessee.  From 1850 to 1870, William Messer and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Messer (born 1824 in Alabama), were living in Jackson County, Alabama.  William and Sarah Messer had at least ten children:

  James William Messer, b. 1843, Alabama
  John W. Messer, b. 1845, Alabama
  Mary A. Messer, b. 1847, Alabama
  Jesse J. Messer (40.11.4), b. October, 1848, Alabama
  Allen J. Messer (40.11.5), b. 1850, Alabama
  Susannah Messer (40.11.6), b. April 28, 1855, Jackson County, Alabama
  Martha Jane Messer (40.11.7), b. 1857, Jackson County, Alabama
  David M. Messer, b. 1859, Jackson County, Alabama
  Sarah Lucinda Messer (40.11.9), b. 1860, Jackson County, Alabama
  Louisa Messer, b. 1862, Jackson County, Alabama

James Messer married Nancy F. Shellhouse in Randolph County, Georgia.  James Messer died between 1912 and 1916 in Levy County, Florida and was buried in the Plummer Cemetery in Montbrook, Florida.  On January 13, 1885, John Messer married Mary Mims in Perry, Florida.  On September 28, 1866, Mary Messer married John W. Adkins in Jackson County, Alabama.  Sarah Messer married John Martin Duncan (1.5.1.2) in Franklin County, Arkansas.  In 1880, Louisa Messer was living with her brother, Jesse Messer, in Jackson County, Alabama.  On November 24, 1880, Louisa Messer married William Cox in Jackson County, Alabama.

References:  1)  1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Censuses, Jackson County, Alabama;  2)  Internet Query, GenForum, Messer Family Genealogy Forum, June, 1999;  3)  Internet Web Site, Smyrna Cemetery, Montague County, Texas, June, 1999;  4)  Email, Linda (Sisk) Schroeder to Robert Casey, June, 1999;  5)  Family Group Sheets, Marie (Messer) Boromei, January, 1999

JESSE J. MESSER (40.11.4) is the son of William Messer and Sarah Elizabeth Messer.  Jesse was born in October of 1848 in Alabama.  On July 23, 1868, Jesse Messer married Lidia C. Johnson (born January, 1855 in Alabama) in Jackson County, Alabama.  From 1880 to 1900, Jesse and Lidia Messer were living in Jackson County, Alabama.  Jesse and Lidia Messer were the parents of at least six children:

  Mary Messer, b. 1869, Alabama
  Martha Messer, b. 1871, Alabama
  James Messer, b. 1874, Alabama
  John H. Messer, b. June, 1877, Alabama
  Miles Messer, b. 1878, Alabama
  Monroe Jasper Messer, b. November, 1881, Jackson County, Alabama

Jesse Messer married a second time to Angenna Smalley.  Monroe Messer had at least one daughter:  -  Edna Violet Messer.

References:  1)  1880 and 1900 Censuses, Jackson County, Alabama;  2)  Email, Geri Beaver to Robert Casey, June, 1999;  3)  Family Group Sheets, Marie (Messer) Boromei, January, 1999

ALLEN J. MESSER (40.11.5) is the son of William Messer and Sarah Elizabeth Messer.  Allen was born on March 1, 1850 in Alabama.  On January 4, 1871, Allen Messer married Louisa J. Brazier (born May 12, 1855 in Alabama) in Jackson County, Alabama.  In 1880, Allen and Kit Messer were living in Jackson County, Alabama.  Allen and Kit Messer were the parents of at least two children:

  Willy Messer, b. 1875, Alabama
  George W. Messer, b. February 21, 1879, Alabama

Allen J. Messer died on December 4, 1912 and Louisa Messer died on June 22, 1913.  Both were buried in the Smyrna Cemetery in Montague County, Texas.  George W. Messer died on March 11, 1899 and was buried in the Smyrna Cemetery in Montague County, Texas.

References:  1)  1880 Census, Jackson County, Alabama;  2)  Internet Web Site, Smyrna Cemetery, Montague County, Texas, June, 1999;  3)  Family Group Sheets, Marie (Messer) Boromei, January, 1999

SUSANNAH MESSER (40.11.6) is the daughter of William Messer and Sarah Elizabeth Messer.  Susannah was born on April 28, 1855 in Jackson County, Alabama.  On November 16, 1873, Susannah Messer married Miles Smith in Jackson County, Alabama.  Miles was born on May 9, 1838 in Jackson County, Alabama and is the son of John Smith and Elsie (Willis) Smith.  In 1880, Miles and Susan Smith were living in Jackson County, Alabama.  Miles and Susannah Smith were the parents of at least four children:

  John Smith, b. 1875, Alabama
  Anna Smith, b. 1877, Alabama
  Jane Smith, b. 1879, Alabama
  Catherine Louise Smith, b. July 17, 1881, Jackson County, Alabama

Susannah (Messer) Smith died on February 16, 1929.  Catherine Smith died on June 3, 1966.

References:  1)  1880 Census, Jackson County, Alabama;  2)  Latter Day Saint Marriage Entry Form #74-108-0257, by Eveonne Christensen, 1974;  3)  Latter Day Saint Entry Form #74-078-0213, by Eveonne Christensen, 1974

MARTHA JANE MESSER (40.11.7) is the daughter of William Messer and Sarah Elizabeth Messer.  Martha was born in 1857 in Jackson County, Alabama.  On December 9, 1874, Martha Messer married John Martin Sisk in Jackson County, Alabama.  John was born in August, 1852 in Jackson County, Alabama.  John and Martha Sisk were the parents of seven children:

  Warren Peter Sisk, b. August 16, 1877, Alabama
  Miles Alexander Sisk
  Susan Sisk, b. August 18, 1882
  Edward Felix Sisk, b. March 18, 1884
  Sallie Sisk, b. April 28, 1886
  John Sisk, b. May 18, 1888
  Robert Allen Sisk, b. January, 1890

Warren Sisk died in 1955 and was buried in the Smyrna Cemetery in Montague County, Texas.

References:  1)  Internet Query, GenForum, Messer Family Genealogy Forum, June, 1999;  2)  Internet Web Site, Smyrna Cemetery, Montague County, Texas, June, 1999;  3)  Email, Linda (Sisk) Schroeder to Robert Casey, June, 1999;  4)  Family Group Sheets, Marie (Messer) Boromei, January, 1999

MICHAEL MESSER (40.12) lived in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Michael was born in 1782 in North Carolina.  From 1840 to 1870, Michael Messer was living in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Michael Messer and his wife, Mary Messer (born 1798 in Tennessee), were the parent of at least four children:

  Ann Messer, b. 1827
  Rebecca Messer, b. 1829
  William Messer, b. 1832
  Bethsiba Messer, b. 1834

In 1850, Richard Messer (born 1848) was living with Michael and Mary Messer, probably a grandson.

References:  1)  1840, 1850, 1860 and 1870 Censuses, Hawkins County, Tennessee

THOMAS MESSER (40.13) lived in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Thomas was born in 1785.  In 1860, Thomas Messer was living in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Thomas Messer and his wife, Bettie Messer (born 1795), were the parent of at least two children:

  Thomas Messer, b. 1835
  Jane Messer, b. 1838

In 1850, Bettie Messer (born 1848) was living with Thomas and Bettie Messer, probably a granddaughter.

Reference:  1)  1860 Census, Hawkins County, Tennessee

CHRISTIAN SARGENT MESSER (40.14) lived in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Much is found on Christian Messer and his family in the book, The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina which is used in the following quotes.  Christian Messer was twenty-one years old at the close of the Revolutionary War.  Since the Battle of Yorktown was the last significant battle of the war, Christian is believed to be born in 1760.  This date is further substantiated by his description when Christian was present after the Battle of Alamance (1771) as being a child about ten years old.  Christian Messer was the son of Captain Messer.  Captain Messer was executed for his participation in the Battle of Alamance, which some writers claim to have been the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War which took place on May 17, 1771.  After Captain Messers capture, his wife and ten year old son (Christian Messer), pleaded to the authorities to spare Captain Messers life.  Only after a few days after the battle, Governor Tyron was present for the executions and young Christian Messer stepped up to Tyron and asked him to hang him and let his father live.  Tyron wished to know who had instructed him to do so.  Nobody, was the reply.  What is your reason for making this offer?  Because if you hang my father, my mother will die, and the children will perish, said the boy.  This request was made with such simplicity and earnestness that it touched the governors feelings;  and he told him that his father should not die that day.  However, less than one month later, Captain Messer and others were executed on June 19, 1771.  After Captain Messers execution, Mrs. Messer and her other children fade out of view and nothing is known of what became of her or of the other members of the family.  It is known that Christian Messer was Captain Messers oldest son.

Christian Sargent Messer reared a large family.  Several of his sons moved to Texas and Arkansas.  One went to Tennessee to live.  Three, Fred, John and David remained in Haywood County.  Several of his sons joined the tide of emigration to Texas in the early part of the nineteenth century, took part in the achievement of Texas independence in 1836 and became permanent residents of the Lone Star State.  Two of them went to Arkansas among that swelling throng that built up the great west.  One settled in Tennessee.  Therefore, Christian Messer, was the father of at least three sons:

  Frederick Messer (40.14.1), b. 1795, North Carolina
  John Messer (40.14.2)
  David Messer (40.14.3), b. 1810, North Carolina

Prior to coming to Haywood County, or what is now Haywood County, to live, Christian Messer had moved from Orange County to Burke, but the exact location has not been determined.  Christian Messer died in 1850 in the ninetieth year of his age.  

Reference:  1)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539

FREDERICK MESSER (40.14.1) is the son of Christian Sargent Messer.  According to The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina, Fred was five years of age when his family moved to Haywood County in 1796 and therefore Frederick was born around 1791.  However, the 1850 census of Haywood County lists Fedric Messer and states that he was born in 1803 in North Carolina and the 1860 census states that he was born in 1795 in North Carolina.  From 1850 to 1860, Fred Messer and his wife, Anna Messer (born 1806 in North Carolina), were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Fred and Anna Messer were the parents of at least eight children:

  Jackson Messer, b. 1827, North Carolina
  Adra Messer, b. 1832, North Carolina
  Samuel Messer, b. 1833, North Carolina
  C. Messer, b. 1834, North Carolina
  Marissa Messer, b. 1836, North Carolina
  Susana Messer, b. 1841, North Carolina
  Richard Messer, b. 1845, North Carolina

Frederick Messer died in 1908.  No additional information is known about Jackson Messer other than he emigrated to Tennessee.  In 1860, Samuel Messer was still living with his father in Haywood County, North Carolina.  No further information is known about Sam Messer other than he bought property in Madison County and made his home there.  All that is known about Susie Messer is that she lived with her father unmarried.

References:  1)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Haywood County, North Carolina;  2)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539

JOHN MESSER (40.14.2) is the son of Christian Sargent Messer.  John was born in North Carolina.  John Messer lived in the White Oak township, married and reared a large family."  John Messer was the father of eight children:

  William O. Messer (40.14.2.1), b. July 16, 1824, North Carolina
  Patton M. Messer (40.14.2.2), b. September, 1834, North Carolina
  Lawson Messer (40.14.2.3), b. February, 1837, North Carolina
  Sallie Messer
  Elizabeth Messer
  Lucinda Messer
  Jane Messer
  Rachel Messer

Sallie Messer married John Green of Crabtree.  Elizabeth Messer married Marion Green.  Lucinda Messer married George Green of Fines Creek.  Jane Messer married James Messer.  Rachel Messer married Marion Parton.

Reference:  1)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina, by W. C. Allen,” 1935, Pages 532 - 539

WILLIAM O. MESSER (40.14.2.1) is the son of John Messer.  William was born on July 16, 1824 in North Carolina.  On October 8, 1852, William Messer married Elizabeth Smith (born January 1, 1835, North Carolina) in Haywood County, North Carolina.  William and Elizabeth Messer were the parents of  twelve children:

  Sallie Messer
  Lonesome C. Messer, b. February 10, 1856, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Didama Messer, b. December 4, 1857, Haywood County, North Carolina
  William D. “Bud” Messer, b. June 22, 1862, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Nancy Messer, b. 1865, Haywood County, North Carolina
  H. Clingman Messer, b. February 11, 1867, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Lou Messer
  Malinda C. Messer, b. 1869, Haywood County, North Carolina
  John W. Messer, b. July, 1871, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Marshall Messer, b. April 12, 1874, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Margaret Eva Messer, b. March, 1878, Haywood County, North Carolina

William O. Messer died on June 4, 1896 in Haywood County, North Carolina and Elizabeth (Smith) Messer died on June 7, 1902 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Sallie Messer married Ira McGee.  Didama Messer married Francis M. “Frank” Teague.  Didama (Messer) Teague died on February 2, 1929 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Around 1877, Lonesome Messer married D. Reed McElroy (born December 5, 1858 in North Carolina).  Reed McElroy died on August 12, 1897 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Lonesome (Messer) McElroy died on July 30, 1916 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  William Messer married Elmirah Dotson.  William Messer died on April 18, 1949 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Clingman Messer married Francis Elizabeth Early.  Nancy Messer married Dan McCoy.  Lou Messer married James Messer.  Malinda Messer married Bill Teague.  John Messer married Hester Love.  Marshall Messer married Sallie Moore.  Margaret Messer married John Parkins.

References:  1)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  2)  “World Family Tree,” Volume 2, File 6182

PATTON M. MESSER (40.14.2.2) is the son of John Messer.  Patton was born in September, 1834 in North Carolina.  On December 25, 1853, Patton Messer married Cathorine Nancy Rhea in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Cathorine was born in February of 1836 in North Carolina.  Patton and Cathorine Messer were the parents of eleven children:

  M. McAnnally Messer, b. Haywood County, North Carolina
  Matilda Messer, b. 1856, North Carolina
  John C. Messer, b. 1858, Missouri
  James S. Messer, b. February 6, 1860, Texas
  Robert W. Messer, b. December, 1861, Texas
  Martha Messer, b. Texas
  Annie Mollie Messer, b. August 20, 1870, Texas
  G. Sterlin Messer, b. December, 1870, Haywood County, North Carolina
  William L. Messer, b. 1874, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Rachael Messer, b. October, 1879, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Sarah Messer, b. October 1879, Haywood County, North Carolina

Cathorine (Rhea) Messer died in 1919 in Morrison, Oklahoma and Patton Messer died on January 20, 1923 in Morrison, Oklahoma.  One daughter of Patton and Cathorine Messer became Mrs. James Murray.  McAnnally Messer and his wife, Lillie Messer, were marriead in Arkansas.  John C. Messer and his wife, Celie M. Messer, were married in Haywood County, North Carolina.  James Messer and his wife, Mary Messer, were married in 1880 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  James Messer married a second to a woman named, Lura Jane.  James Messer died on September 19, 1941 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Robert Messer and his wife, Mary E. Messer, were married in 1881 in North Carolina.  On August 23, 1891, Annie Messer married James Rector Little in Washington County, Arkansas.  Annie (Messer) Little died on October 26, 1935 in Morrison, Oklahoma.

References:  1)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  2)  “World Family Tree,” Volume 2, File 6182

LAWSON MESSER (40.14.2.3) is the son of John Messer.  Lawson was born in February of 1837 in North Carolina.  On October 18, 1856, Lawson Messer married Nancy Avoline Smith (born January, 1839 in North Carolina) in Haywood County, North Carolina.  In 1860, Lawson and Nancy Messer were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Lawson and Nancy Messer were the parents of at least twelve children:

  John Henry Messer, b. August, 1857, Haywood County, North Carolina
  William A. Messer, b. November 30, 1860, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Naomia Abigail Messer, b. 1862, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Elizabeth Jane Messer, b. 1864, Haywood County, North Carolina
  R. Catherine Messer, b. 1867, Haywood County, North Carolina
  George M. Messer, b. 1869, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Thomas Patton Messer, b. 1870, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Robert Vance Messer, b. August, 1876, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Mina E. Messer, b. 1877, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Charles A. Messer, b. March 20, 1879, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Anna E. Messer, b. February, 1881, Haywood County, North Carolina
  Hannibal Messer, b. August, 1883, Haywood County, North Carolina

Lawson Messer died in 1930 at the age of 94.  Henry Messer married Emiline Nelson.  William A. Messer married Margaret Clark.  William A. Messer died on May 5, 1946 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Abigail Messer married John Miller.  Elizabeth Messer died at the age of twenty-two.  Catherine Messer married Henry McElroy.  George Messer moved to Oklahoma.  Thomas Messer married Lura Snelson.  Robert Messer married Tina Waycaster.  Nina Messer married James Noland.  Charles Messer married Sallie Lee.  Charles Messer died on January 26, 1953.  Annie Messer married Hardy Crawford.  Hannibal Messer married Lizzie Noland.

References:  1)  1860 Census, Haywood County, North Carolina;  2)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  3)  “Early Marriage Bonds of Haywood County,” North Carolina, by Mr. and Mrs. James Woolley, Page 60;  4)  “World Family Tree,” Volume 2, File 6182

DAVID MESSER (40.14.3) is the son of Christian Sargent Messer.  David was born in 1810 in North Carolina.  David was the youngest of the sons of Christian Messer.  He was born in 1812.  On December 19, 1832, David Messer married Mary Polly Gililand in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Mary was born 1813 in North Carolina and is the daughter of Robert Gililand.  From 1850 to 1860, David and Mary Messer were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  David and Polly Messer were the parents of eleven children:

  Henry Messer (40.14.3.1), b. 1834, North Carolina
  Franklin M. Messer (40.14.3.2), b. August 28, 1835, North Carolina
  John Messer, b. 1837, North Carolina
  Elizabeth Callie Messer, b. 1839, North Carolina
  Kizziah Messer, b. 1842, North Carolina
  Lettie Messer, b. 1843, North Carolina
  Robert Messer, b. 1845, North Carolina
  Elmina Messer, b. 1847, North Carolina
  William Tipton Messer, b. 1858, North Carolina
  Weston Messer, b. 1860, North Carolina
  Daughter

On December 20, 1865, David Messer married a second time to Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd in Haywood County, North Carolina.  David and Elizabeth Messer were the parents of six children:

  Matthew Messer
  Reed Messer
  Charles Messer
  Mary Messer
  Ellen Messer
  Sallie Messer

David Messer died in 1896.  John Messer moved to Newport, Tennessee.  Callie Messer married Alfred Shope of Macon County.  Kizzie Messer married John Smart and located on Crabtree township.  Lettie Messer married Kimsey Hoglen and moved to Macon County.  Robert Messer married Lizzie Allen and moved to Macon County.  Elmina Messer married Terrell Bradley and located in Macon County.  Tipton Messer married Maggie Hooker and lived on Panther Creek.  Weston Messer married Mary Gililand and moved to Marion, North Carolina.  David and Polly Messers last daughter died early in life.

Matthew Messer married Adeline Gililand and located on Panther Creek.  Reed Messer married Della West and moved to Marion, North Carolina.  Charles Messer married Maggie Williams and married a second time to Leona Henson, located on Panther Creek.  Mary Messer married Thomas Justice of Canton.  Ellen Messer married Bob Arrington and located on Panther Creek.  Sallie Messer married Estes Arrington of Waynesville.

References:  1)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Haywood County, North Carolina;  2)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  3)  “Early Marriage Bonds of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Woolley, Page 59

HENRY MESSER (40.14.3.1) is the son of David Messer and Mary (Gililand) Messer.  Henry was born in 1834 in North Carolina.  On December 11, 1856, Henry Messer married Adeline McCraken in Haywood County, North Carolina and they located in the Crabtree township.  In 1860, Henry and Adaline Messer were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Henry and Adaline Messer were the parents of at least two children:

  George P. Messer, b. 1858, North Carolina
  Joseph Messer, b. 1860, North Carolina

References:  1)  1860 Census, Haywood County, North Carolina;  2)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  3)  “Early Marriage Bonds of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Woolley, Page 59

FRANKLIN M. MESSER (40.14.3.2) is the son of David Messer and Polly (Gililand) Messer.  Frank was born on August 28, 1835 in North Carolina.  On April 13, 1857, Frank Messer married Jennie Noland in Haywood County, North Carolina and they lived on Panther Creek.  Frank and Jennie Messer were the parents of eight children:

  Laura Messer
  Robert Patterson Messer
  Franklin B. Messer
  Allen Messer
  William R. Messer
  Anna Messer
  Sarah Messer
  Erastus T. Messer

Jennie (Nolan) Messer died on November 14, 1913 and Frank Messer died on June 29, 1919.  Laura Messer married James Russell of Fines Creek.  Robert Messer married Alice Gaines and moved to Murray County, Georgia.  Franklin B. Messer married Jennie Gilbert and settled in Oklahoma.  Allen Messer married Emma Treadway and located on Fines Creek.  William Messer married Lula Rogers and moved to Asheville.  Anna Messer married M. A. McCracken and located in Iron Duff.  Sarah Messer married T. N. Leatherwood and settled in White Oak township.  Erastus Messer married Herma Jarrett and made his home in Waynesville.

References:  1)  “The Annals of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by W. C. Allen, 1935, Pages 532 - 539;  2)  “Early Marriage Bonds of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Woolley, Page 59

GEORGE MESSER (40.15) resided in Haywood County, North Carolina.  George was born in 1797 in North Carolina.  On April 10, 1822, George Messer married Nancy Caldwell in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Nancy was born in 1808 in North Carolina and is the daughter of William Caldwell of Haywood County, North Carolina.  From 1850 to 1860, George and Nancy Messer were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  George and Nancy Messer were the parents of at least twelve children:

  Daniel Messer (40.15.1), b. 1822, North Carolina
  Moses Messer (40.15.2), b. 1824, North Carolina
  David Messer, b. 1828, North Carolina
  Mary Polly Messer, b. 1831, North Carolina
  Elizabeth Betty Messer
  Emanuel Messer, b. 1833, North Carolina
  George S. Messer, b. 1835, North Carolina
  John Messer, b. 1839, North Carolina
  Henry Poe Messer, b. 1842, North Carolina
  Samuel Messer (40.15.10), b. 1844, North Carolina
  William H. Messer, b. 1847, North Carolina
  Nancy Messer, b. 1850, North Carolina

George Messer died in 1862 and Nancy (Caldwell) Messer died between 1860 and 1870.  Mary Polly Messer married a Mr. Jenkins.  Elizabeth Betty Messer married a Mr. Fullbright.  Nancy Messer married a Mr. Clevenger or Cloniger.

References:  1)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Haywood County, North Carolina;  2)  “Early Marriage Bonds of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Woolley, Page 59;  3)  Letter, Louise (Messer) Patrick to Robert Casey, April 7, 1988

DANIEL MESSER (40.15.1) is the son of George Messer and Nancy (Caldwell) Messer.  Daniel was born in 1822 in North Carolina.  In 1860, Daniel and his wife, Elizabeth Messer (born 1826 in North Carolina), were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Daniel and Elizabeth Messer were the parents of at least eight children:

  George Messer, b. 1843, North Carolina
  Elijah Messer, b. 1845, North Carolina
  Isaac A. Messer, b. 1848, North Carolina
  James A. Messer, b. 1851, North Carolina
  Berry C. Messer, b. 1853, North Carolina
  Malinda E. Messer, b. 1856, North Carolina
  Martha P. Messer, b. 1856, North Carolina
  Joseph W. Messer, b. 1859, North Carolina

Reference:  1)  1860 Census, Haywood County, North Carolina

MOSES MESSER (40.15.2) is the son of George Messer and Nancy (Caldwell) Messer.  Moses was born in 1824 in North Carolina.  In 1860, Moses and his wife, Barbary Messer (born 1821 in North Carolina), were living in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Moses and Barbary Messer were the parents of at least six children:

  William A. Messer, b. 1846, North Carolina
  Malinda C. Messer, b. 1851, North Carolina
  Charity Messer, b. 1853, North Carolina
  Sary M. Messer, b. 1855, North Carolina
  Rachel P. Messer, b. 1857, North Carolina
  George T. Messer, b. 1859, North Carolina

Reference:  1)  1860 Census, Haywood County, North Carolina

SAMUEL MESSER (40.15.10) is the son of George Messer and Nancy (Caldwell) Messer.  Samuel was born in 1844 in North Carolina.  On August 5, 1867, Samuel Messer married Rapsey Elvira Price in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Rapsey was born in 1849 in Haywood County, North Carolina and is the daughter of William Price and Mary (Caldwell) Price.  Samuel and Rapsey Messer were the parents of eight children:

  William Messer, b. 1868
  Harvey Harve Messer, b. February, 1872
  Nancy Messer, b. 1873
  Henry Messer
  Lawson Messer
  Roxanne Messer
  Mary Messer
  Leona Messer

Rapsey (Price) Messer died about 1855 near Iron Duff, Haywood County, North Carolina.  In 1891, Samuel Messer married a second time to Tabitha Abbott in Tennessee.  Samuel Messer died on March 9, 1911 near Knoxville, Tennessee.  Louise (Messer) Patrick is a granddaughter of Harvey Messer and is an active researcher.

References:  1)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Haywood County, North Carolina;  2)  “Early Marriage Bonds of Haywood County, North Carolina,” by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Woolley, Page 60;  3)  Letter, Louise (Messer) Patrick to Robert Casey, April 7, 1988

SOLOMON MESSER (40.16) lived in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Solomon was born 1838 in Haywood County, North Carolina.  Solomon Messer married Sarah Kirkpatick.  Solomon and Sarah Messer were the parents of at least four children:

  Bob Messer
  Ellen Messer
  Matilda Tildy Messer
  Jessie Bud Messer, b. October 8, 1869, Sevierville, Tennessee

Solomon Messer died on March 20, 1934 in Sevierville, Tennessee.  Bob Messer never married.  Ellen Messer married John C. Bolt and they had one daughter:  -  Lidie Bolt.  Matilda Messer married Soloman Williams and had five children.  On April 23, 1904, Jessie Messer married Daisy Lee Loveday and they had nine children:  -  Clell Messer,  -  Clifford Wilson Messer,  -  Earl Fletcher Messer,  -  Ezell Messer,  -  Ray Edgar Messer, b. August 8, 1914,  -  Stella Messer,  -  Grace Messer,  -  Golden Messer,  -  Bertha Messer,  -  James Messer.  Daisy (Loveday) Messer died on May 29, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee and Jessie Messer died on March 22, 1976 in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Bobbie (Messer) Fry is a granddaughter of Jessie Messer and is an active researcher.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Bobbie (Messer) Fry to Robert Casey, November 18, 1987