Sherwood (Massey) Massie (abt. 1727 - bef. 1782)

Born about 1727 in Hanover, Colony of Virginia [uncertain]

Descendants

Died before 21 Oct 1782 before about age 55 in Prince Edward, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Sherwood was born about 1725 - 1732.

Earlier sources have conjectured that Sherwood Massey was the son of Charles Massey. However, at this time, there is no substantive evidence that proves this connection.

Death 1783 Year after Cornwallis surrendered according to ARW record

Sources

• 1782 October 21 – Prince Edward County, Virginia – Bond for Estate of Sherwood Massie

At a Court held for Prince Edward County October 21st 1782 On Motion of Mary MASSIE, who gave bond, and took the oath required by Law, Certificate for obtaining Letters for Administration of the Estate of Sherwood Massie deceased is granted her. Prince Edward County, Virginia Court Orders Book 7 1782-1785, page 22. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4N-9YMC?i=361&cat=375513

1785 February 25 – Prince Edward County, Virginia – Land Record THIS INDENTURE made this twenty fifth day of February in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand seven hundred and eight five BETWEEN Thomas MASSEY and Nancy his wife of the County of Lunenburg of the one part and Stephen LOCKETT of the County of Prince Edward of the other part...is the same Tract of Land Occupied by the late Sherwood MASSEY...At a Court held for Prince Edward County 21st March 1785 The within Deed indented from Thomas MASSEY to Stephen LOCKETT was presented in Court and proved by the Oaths of William Shepherd, Samuel SHEPHERD and Osborn LOCKETT Witness thereto and ordered to be record and at another Court held for said County June 25th 1785 Mary MASSIE wife of Sherwood MASSIE came into Court and relinquished her right of Dower to the Lands in said deed conveyed which is ordered to be Certified And at another Court held for said County October 1785 Nancy MASSEY wife of Thomas MASSEY being privately examined relinquished her right of Dower in the aforesaid Lands. Ordered the same be Certified. Prince Edward County, Virginia Deed Book 7: 1783-1788, page 156 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKV-NSBL-Y?i=363&cat=362164

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