William Massie Explained

William Massie
Office:Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing New Kent County, Virginia
Term Start:1748
Term End:1749
Predecessor:William Gray
Successor:James Power
Alongside:William Hockaday
Birth Date:28 May 1718
Birth Place:New Kent, Virginia
Death Place:Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia
Resting Place:New Kent, Virginia
Nationality:American
Occupation:planter, legislator
Spouse:Martha Lucy (Macon) Bland
Children:William Massie and Maj. Thomas Massie

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The parish register of Saint Peter's, New Kent county, Virginia from 1680 to 1787. 29 December 1904. Richmond, W. E. Jones, Printer. Internet Archive.
  2. Web site: New Kent County History: New Kent's Members of the House of Burgesses. K. S.. Mcphail. 15 June 2013.