William Massie (burgess)
William Massie (1718-1751) was a colonial Virginia planter and politician who served in the Virginia House of Burgesses.
William Massie | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing New Kent County, Virginia | |
In office 1748–1749 Serving with William Hockaday | |
Preceded by | William Gray |
Succeeded by | James Power |
Personal details | |
Born | New Kent, Virginia | May 28, 1718
Died | June 4, 1751 32–33) Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia | (aged
Resting place | New Kent, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Martha Lucy (Macon) Bland |
Children | William Massie and Maj. Thomas Massie |
Occupation | planter, legislator |
Biography
William Massie was born May 28, 1718[1] to Thomas Massie and Mary Massie (née Walker). His father, Thomas, had previously served as a member of the House of Burgesses from 1723 until 1729.[2]
References
- "The parish register of Saint Peter's, New Kent county, Virginia from 1680 to 1787". Richmond, W. E. Jones, Printer. 29 December 1904 – via Internet Archive.
- Mcphail, K. S. (15 June 2013). "New Kent County History: New Kent's Members of the House of Burgesses".
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