Frances Massey, born 1810-1811, the wife of James Eubanks, was the daughter of Andrew and Mary (McManus) Massey of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina. When Frances' father died, a document in Madison County, Tennessee named the heirs. MADISON COUNTY TN, DEED BOOK NINETEEN (page 50) 558-559 Mary Massey, Chesterfield District, South Carolina, widow of Andrew Massey, Madison Co., Tenn. For "love and affection" for her children, gave them her interest in the Madison Co. land in her husband's estate. To son, Alvin Massey, a 1/3 interest representing her own interest in the land. Rest equally among her children Alvin Massey; Calvin Massey, Hugh Massey; Harriet, wife of Richard Arrant, Elizabeth, wife of Robert Horton, Sarah, wife of Amos Catoc; Franky, wife of James Heubanks (sic) April 22, 1857. Reg May 7, 1857. Wits Elijah Watters, Alfred C. Stern. 559-561 Calvin Massey and Richard Arrant and wife, Harriet, all of Chesterfield Dist. S.C., being children of late Andrew Massey of Madison Co. Tenn. Gave POA to Alvin Massey, Lancaster Dist., S.C. to represent their 1/3 interest in the estate of Andrew Massey, dec. April __, 1857, Reg. May 7, 1857. Wits William W. Funderburk, I. G. Carnes. Calvin and Harriet signed with "x's." (page 51) 643-645 Hugh Massey, James Eubanks and wife, Frances; Frances Massey, daughter of Andrew Massey, late of Madison Co., Tenn; Amos Cato and wife, Sarah, also daughter of Andrew Massey, all of Gordon Co., Ga. Sold for $600, to Elbert W. Massey, Shelby Co., Tenn. Their interest in estate of late Andrew Massey in Civil Dist. 10, Madison Co. May 29, 1857, Reg June 18, 1857. Wits John T. Groves, Turner H. Tripp. J.S.C.C.C. Frances and Amos signed with "x" marks. 645-646 Alvin Massey, Richard Arrent and wife Harriet, formerly Massey; Calvin Massey, Lancaster Dist., S. C. hrs of Andrew Massey, sold to Avery Hunt, their interests in 1381/2 acres in Civil Dist. 10, Madison Co. and another tract of 32 acres. May 24, 1857. Reg. June 18, 1857. Alvin, Calvin, Harriet signed with "x" marks. No wits, although certified in Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster Dist., S.C. May 21, 1857. 647-648 Elbert W. Massey, Shelby Co., Tenn. Sold to Avery Hunt, Madison Co., his interest in 1381/2 acres and 32 acres. Not so stated but ostensibly these were the lands of the late Andrew Massey. June 18, 1857. Reg June 18, 1857. No wits. 648-649 Bartley J. Horton and wife, Elizabeth, formerly Massey, Mecklenburg Co., N.C. sold to Avery Hunt, Madison Co., their interest in 138 1/2 acres and 32 acres in Madison Co., in Andrew Massey's estate. --, 1857. Reg. June 18, 1857. No wit. 650-651 Alvin Massey, Richard Arrant and wife, Harriet, formerly Massey, Lancaster Dist. S.C. sold to John Exum, 83 acres in Madison Co., in Civil Dist. 10 May 21, 1857. Reg. June 22, 1857. Alvin and Harriet signed with "x" marks. Mary (McManus) Massey was living in Chesterfield County, South Carolina in 1840. According to census records, Mary was born 1780-1790 South Carolina. Children living with her were probably Alvin born 1817-1824, Harriet born July 1826, Hugh born March 1830, Elizabeth (birthyear not comfirmed). 1840 Chesterfield Co., SC Massey, Mary 1 male 10-15 1 female 15-20 1 male 15-20 1 female 20-30 1 female 50-60 In 1850, Mary was still in Chesterfield County, with only Harriet and Hugh still at home, indicating the other children has married and were in households of their own. 1850 SC, Chesterfield Co., Page 161B, Dwelling 966 Massey, Mary 65 f $150 SC Harriet 28 f SC Hugh 24 m farmer SC In 1860, Mary was living with her daughter, Harriet, and son-in-law, Richard Arant, in Old Store District in Chesterfield County. 1860 SC, Chesterfield Co., Old Store District, Dwelling 981, Page 141 Arant, Richard 42 m farmer SC Harriet 38 f SC Parmenter 7 f SC Phillip 5 m SC Rupell? 3 m SC Mary J 2 f SC Massey, Mary 76 f SC
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