Nadine Davis Smith’s “Genealogy” column

Sion Messer b. abt 1794 d. Nov. 2, 1857 m. 1st Mary Polly Gregory, 2nd Elizabeth Brackett.  Sion fought in the War of 1812

Sion Messer b. abt 1794 d. Nov. 2, 1857 m. 1st Mary Polly Gregory, 2nd Elizabeth Brackett.  Sion fought in the War of 1812

Nelson Messer b. abt 1831 d. after 1880 m. 1st Mahala Davis, 2nd Lydia A. Marlow

Nelson Messer b. abt 1831 d. after 1880 m. 1st Mahala Davis, 2nd Lydia A. Marlow

Moses Messer b. abt 1790 d. after 1850 m. Winney Golden

Moses Messer b. abt 1790 d. after 1850 m. Winney Golden

Revolutionary War Soldier John Messer b. 1755 d. after 1820

Revolutionary War Soldier John Messer b. 1755 d. after 1820

Emily Messer Hubard b. 1825 d. after 1860 m. Preston Hubbard.  Daughter of Moses Messer and Winny Golden

Emily Messer Hubard b. 1825 d. after 1860 m. Preston Hubbard.  Daughter of Moses Messer and Winny Golden