BIOGRAPHIES: Gomer R. MASSIE, Dallas Township, Barron Co., WI ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Transcribed by Kate Wilson. Edited and submitted by Vic Gulickson 09 December 2003 ************************************************************************ Gomer R. Massie, a representative farmer of Section 19, Dallas Township, was born in Jackson County, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1874, the son of Benjamin and Hannah (Sims) Massie, who brought him to his present farm before he was a year old. He was reared here, and attended the log schoolhouse of Sioux Creek district. He thoroughly learned farming at home. In 1897 he and his brother, Edward, bought the father's original place. In 1900 he bought Edward out, and now owns the entire tract. He has continued to improve and develop this farm. In 1907 he put up a new barn and granary. The barn is commodious and modern, and is furnished with the Star and Louden equipment. Mr. Massie successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is much interested in the development and progress of the town, and is especially an advocate of the cause of good roads. In 1921 he was appointed road overseer of the township and is doing most efficient work. He is a mechanic of considerable ability and for several years operated sawmills in this state and in Minnesota. Fraternally he is a member of Sand Creek Lodge No. 5687, Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Massie is an excellent type of the modern farmer. He thoroughly understands his business, he is industrious and energetic, believes in everything that is for the best interests of the community and takes just pride in his family, his home and his farm. Mr. Massie was married at Duluth, Minn., to Alice Conner, who was born in Saginaw, Mich., March 25, 1881, the daughter of John E. and Mary E. (Cole) Conner, natives of Canada, who came to the United States in 1877, settled in Saginaw, Mich., and from there moved to Superior, Wis., where the father died Jan. 28, 1909, and where the mother still lives. In the Conner family there were four children: Alice, Letitia, John and Jesse. The daughter Alice (Mrs. Massie) was reared in Superior, Wis., and received her education in the Superior common and high schools, and at the State Normal school of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Massie have had seven children: John B. A., Letitia A., Robert G., Hazel E., Gomer E., Hugh (deceased), and Myrtle J. Mrs. Massie is doing most efficient service as treasurer of School District No. 4, and was active in the erection of the new school building. She and her husband have a hospitable home and delight in keeping open house to their friends and their children's friends. The family faith is that of the Advent Christian Church. --Transcribed from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 836. © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm