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| William Massie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing New Kent County, Virginia | |
| In office 1748–1749Serving with William Hockaday | |
| Preceded by | William Gray |
| Succeeded by | James Power |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1718-05-28)May 28, 1718 New Kent, Virginia |
| Died | June 4, 1751(1751-06-04) (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 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.
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".