William Massie (burgess)

William Massie (1718-1751) was a colonial Virginia planter and politician who served in the Virginia House of Burgesses.

William Massie
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing New Kent County, Virginia
In office
1748–1749
Serving with William Hockaday
Preceded byWilliam Gray
Succeeded byJames Power
Personal details
Born(1718-05-28)May 28, 1718
New Kent, Virginia
DiedJune 4, 1751(1751-06-04) (aged 32–33)
Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia
Resting placeNew Kent, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
SpouseMartha Lucy (Macon) Bland
ChildrenWilliam Massie and Maj. Thomas Massie
Occupationplanter, 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

  1. "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.
  2. Mcphail, K. S. (15 June 2013). "New Kent County History: New Kent's Members of the House of Burgesses".
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