William Massie
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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 | May 28, 1718 New Kent, Virginia |
| Died | June 4, 1751 (aged 32–33) Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia |
| Resting place | New Kent, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Martha Lucy (Macon) Bland |
| Children | William Massie and Maj. Thomas Massie |
| Occupation | planter, legislator |
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]
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".