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Nancy Davis

Female 1835 - Abt 1902  (~ 66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nancy Davis was born in Dec 1835; died about 1902; was buried in White Top Baptist Church Cemeter, Grayson County, Virginia, .

    Family/Spouse: Elisha Hart. Elisha was born about 1824; died about 1865 in , Grayson County, Virginia, ; was buried in White Top Baptist Church Cemeter, Grayson County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Nancy married James Alexander Messimer about 1865. James was born on 4 Apr 1842 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Feb 1923 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margaret Jane Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1866 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Oct 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Nat Campbell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    2. 3. William Hamilton Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1870 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Sep 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    3. 4. Nancy Victoria Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1892 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jul 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margaret Jane Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born about 1866 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Oct 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Nat Campbell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

  2. 3.  William Hamilton Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Jul 1870 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Sep 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Family/Spouse: Carrie Station Martin. Carrie was born on 1 Nov 1882 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Jan 1941 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Bertha Mae Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1908 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Feb 2000 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
    2. 6. Rev. Erby Garfield Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1911 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 6 Nov 1992 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
    3. 7. Ruby Mary Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1912 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died in Mar 1986; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
    4. 8. Noah Allen Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1914 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Jul 1931 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
    5. 9. Walter Wyndom Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1915 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Aug 2003 in , Pasco County, Florida, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    6. 10. Lucy Jane Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1916 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Apr 2007 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
    7. 11. James Harding Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Oct 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    William married Eliza Heaton on 5 Aug 1899 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Eliza was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. James A. Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1900 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died about 1901 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  3. 4.  Nancy Victoria Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born on 9 Jan 1892 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jul 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Family/Spouse: Lawson Lafayette Smith. Lawson (son of Hamilton Wayne Smith and Celia Jane Campbell) was born on 14 Dec 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 May 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Winnie Ruth Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2008 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Nancy married Calvin Matheson on 7 Nov 1925 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Calvin (son of George William Matheson and Margaret Plott) was born on 15 Aug 1888 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Apr 1960 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Bertha Mae Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 8 May 1908 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Feb 2000 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

  2. 6.  Rev. Erby Garfield Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 21 May 1911 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 6 Nov 1992 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Family/Spouse: Lorraine Doris Frank. Lorraine was born on 28 Mar 1913 in , , Illinois, ; died on 19 Jun 2003 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Donald Ray Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1940 in , Franklin County, Illinois, ; died on 26 Oct 2001 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
    4. 17. Ronald Dean Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1945 in , Arkansas, , ; died on 8 Mar 2018 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    5. 18. James William Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Mar 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

  3. 7.  Ruby Mary Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 28 Sep 1912 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died in Mar 1986; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

    Family/Spouse: John Layman Utsman. John was born on 17 Jan 1909 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Mar 1989 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 8.  Noah Allen Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 4 Mar 1914 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Jul 1931 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

  5. 9.  Walter Wyndom Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 5 Jul 1915 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Aug 2003 in , Pasco County, Florida, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Family/Spouse: Donn Gene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Donn Gene Messimer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1957 in , Lake County, Florida, ; died on 17 Jan 1984 in , Summit County, Ohio, .

  6. 10.  Lucy Jane Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 27 Nov 1916 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Apr 2007 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

    Lucy married Hugh A. Church about 1934. Hugh was born on 1 Aug 1901; died on 13 Jun 1974; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 11.  James Harding Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 18 Sep 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Oct 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    Died from Polio.


  8. 12.  James A. Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born in May 1900 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died about 1901 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  9. 13.  Winnie Ruth Smith Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nancy2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 26 Jun 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2008 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Winnie Arnold, 96, 1717 Miami Drive, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, at her residence.

    A native of Butler, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late L.L. Smith and Victoria Matheson Smith.

    Mrs. Arnold was a member of King Springs Baptist Church and Little Milligan Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Home League of the Salvation Army and the Johnson City Senior Center. She was a homemaker.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arney McFall; second husband, Eugene Arnold; children, Kenneth Fred McFall, William "Bill" McFall, Bobby Eugene Arnold and Sylvia Miller.

    Survivors include her sons, Roy Wagner, Ronnie McFall and Jerry McFall; daughters, Pearl Atwood, Kate Eldreth, Vella Ward and Frances Richardson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special friends, Dorothy Perry, Anna Lee Shell and Myrtle Miller.

    The funeral service for Mrs. Arnold will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, April 26, 2008, from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Cornett and Rev. Nick Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

    Winnie married Wiley Kemp Wagner about 1929. Wiley (son of Roby C. Wagner and Bertha Pearl Rains) was born on 13 Jan 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 1963 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Roy J. Wagner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1929 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2020 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Winnie married Arnie Arlan McFall about 1930 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. Arnie (son of William McFalls and Julia Stafford) was born on 16 Sep 1907 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Apr 1955 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, Mitchell County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. William John McFall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1996; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
    2. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. Jerry McFall  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1944 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Dec 2015 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Winnie married Eugene Arnold about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eugene (son of John W. A. Arnold and Martha E. Church) was born on 21 Mar 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 1993 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Erby3, 3.William2, 1.Nancy1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Erby3, 3.William2, 1.Nancy1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 16.  Donald Ray Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Erby3, 3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 9 May 1940 in , Franklin County, Illinois, ; died on 26 Oct 2001 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

  4. 17.  Ronald Dean Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Erby3, 3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Feb 1945 in , Arkansas, , ; died on 8 Mar 2018 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

  5. 18.  James William Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Erby3, 3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 3 Aug 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Mar 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    BLOUNTVILLE - Dr. James Erby Messimer went to be with the Lord, March 1, 2023 peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Blountville, TN. Known to most as “Doc”, Jim was a loving husband to his wife Elizabeth Ann (Hagie) Messimer, and father to James William Messimer. He was born in Johnson City, on August 3, 1950 to Lorraine (Frank) Messimer and Erby Messimer.

    Doc was a graduate of Jonesborough High School and Palmer College of Chiropractic.

    Doc was a very active member in his community, serving as mayor of Bristol, TN from 2004 to 2007 and Bristol City Council from 2003 to 2008. He was a proud member of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, Second Harvest Food Bank, Bristol Host Lions Club, and the Mt Empire Red Cross, serving in various leadership positions. He also sat on the Bristol Regional Board of Directors and Kentucky Christian University Board of Directors for a period of years. He enjoyed serving with the Sullivan County Sheriff Department Reserve, Santa Pal, Healing Hands, the Hands-On Museum, and the Boys and Girls Club.

    He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Donnie and Ronnie Messimer.

    He is survived by a loving and large family, including his six grandchildren, Benjamin, Isaiah (Sammy), Lorelei, David, Josiah, and Elliana, and dear friends, Edwin Peters, Bob Smith, and Nancy Morrell.

    Doc was a longtime member and elder of West Hills Christian Church in Bristol, Tennessee.


  6. 19.  Donn Gene Messimer Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter3, 3.William2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 19 Mar 1957 in , Lake County, Florida, ; died on 17 Jan 1984 in , Summit County, Ohio, .

  7. 20.  Roy J. Wagner Descendancy chart to this point (13.Winnie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Feb 1929 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2020 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Roy J. Wagner, 91, of Butler, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Roy was born in Johnson City, Tenn., to the late Kemp and Winnie Smith Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill McFall, Fred McFall, Jerry McFall and Ronnie McFall; three step-sisters; one step-brother, Bobby Arnold; and three grandsons.
    Roy was a man of few words, but was a hard worker and loved serving his country in the United States Army. He served in the Army for three years, then retired from Inland Container Corporation. Roy was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church since 1976. He enjoyed working in the garden, spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Roy also loved the Redskins.
    Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, June Wagner of Butler; his daughter, Judy Peters of Elizabethton; his son, Michael Wagner and friend, Lisa Champagne; his grandson, Matthew Wagner and girlfriend, Courtnie McKinney; and two step-sisters, Kate and Pearl. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
    A graveside service to honor the life of Roy J. Wagner will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, February 7, in the Lakeview Cemetery in Butler with Pastor Sammy Icenhour officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends

    Family/Spouse: June Irene Trivett. June (daughter of William Paul Trivett and Julia Edith Berry) was born about 1932; died on 20 Nov 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Roy married on 15 Apr 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 21.  William John McFall Descendancy chart to this point (13.Winnie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 5 Jan 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1996; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

  9. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Winnie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Nancy1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Beverly McFall  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1964 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Oct 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

  10. 23.  Jerry McFall Descendancy chart to this point (13.Winnie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Nancy1) was born about 1944 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Dec 2015 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    Jerry was the son of the late Arney Arlen and Winnie Ruth Smith McFall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Fred and Ronnie McFall; step-brother Bobby Arnold and step-sisters Frances and Sylvia.

    He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

    He retired as the sales representative of Sara Lee Bakery.

    Jerry loved being with his family, grandkids, and loved spending time outdoors.

    The funeral service was conducted Monday, December 7, 2015, at 7PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. The family received friends Monday evening from 5PM-7PM. The graveside committal service with military honors were conducted Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 11AM at Monte Vista Memorial Park.