Sarget was born about 1765 in NC. He was married abt 1785. His known children were Frederick, Lydia, George, John, Thomas, Soloman, Christian S. "Jackson" and David Messer, though there were possibly others. He passed away about 1845. The name of his wife is unknown. There has been much confusion over the years between the records for himself, his son Christian S. "Jackson Messer, and a Christian Messer who lived in Hawkins Co, NC.
1790 US Census:Rowan Co, NC SERGET MESSER: 1 white male over 16, 1 white male under 16, 3 white females www.ancestry.com
1810 US Census: Lincoln Co, NC Capt. Cline's Dist: SARGET MESSER: 1 male 26-45, 1 male 10-16, 3 males under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 10-16, 2 females under 10 www.ancestry.com
1816 6 Aug. Lincoln Co, NC Lincoln Co, NC Grant #697: SORGAT MESSER claims 100 ac on waters of South Fork, bordering Samuel Vance. *Note from Brenda Messer: Above land entry found in Lincoln Co, but to date, no deed or other record of this found in the Grantor/Grantee
1829 29 Dec. Haywood Co, NC The following persons to make such alterations as needed where the publick road is stoped or injured by Robert Penland's Mill, and Matthew Rogers, , John Ray, Henry Smith, SARGET MESSER, Robert Penland, & others Haywood Co Court of Pleas Dec 1829 pg 159
1830 US Census: Haywood Co, NC SARGET MESSER: 1 male 60-70, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 10-15, 1 female 50-60 www.ancestry.com
1840 US Census: Haywood Co, NC SARGARIT MESSER: 1 male 60-70, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 60-70 www.ancestry.com
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