MESSICK, Jas. W. - History

MESSICK, STARKWEATHER, HAYWOOD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/27/2006 at 10:07:42

"1879 History of Jefferson County", Page 512

MESSICK, Jas. W., carpenter and builder, Fairfield; born June 28, 1819, in Rockingham, Va.; moved to Fairfield Nov. 15, 1847. Enlisted in Co. E, 2nd Iowa V.I., was promoted to 1st duty Sergeant; served three years; was in all the battles of his regiment; was mustered out, then employed as Chief of Scouts under Gen. STARKWEATHER, for one year and seven months. Married Rebecca HAYWOOD Jan. 30, 1848; have six children -- Theodore P., Charles V., Albert C., John Y., Nancy A., and Nellie M..

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.