Massey Family History, Arkansas

Dear Aunt Ludie,
I am searching for the surname Massy in and around Buckner, Columbia
county, and Lafayette county. I was told my ancestor was in the Falcon
Guards. Any help will be appreciated.

JN

Dear JN,

Yes there were two Masseys in the Falcon guards. Lott Porter Massey date of
birth 1819 Laurens district South Carolina. He was the son of John and Mary
(Wise) Massey. The date of enlistment shows July 18, 1861. He was captured
April 8, 1862 at Island no. 10 and taken to Camp Douglas, Illinois where he
died Sept ember 02, 1862. He is buried at the Mound Oak Cemetery in
Chicago, Illinois. Lotts brother John M. Massey was also captured at Island
No. 10 and died and he too are buried at Mound Oak. According to census
records John’s date of birth 1822 in Laurens District South Carolina. He
married Selalta Wallace December 1, 1844 in Lowendes County Mississippi.
The date of his death his military records show to be July 7, 1862.

JN, I hope this helps your search.
Happy Hunting
Aunt Ludie