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Benjamin Franklin Massey

Birth	:	10 Apr 1851 South Carolina, USA
Death	:	14 Jul 1919 Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Rockford Cemetery, Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1152992, -85.5522003
Description	:	Benjamin Franklin Massey. Fort Mill, July 14.--Benjamin Franklin Massey, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Fort Mill Township, died suddenly today at his home about three miles east of Fort Mill. His sudden death came as a great shock to his hundreds of friends in the town and community as he was seen here Saturday in apparent good health and spirits. The unusually hot weather of the past few days was probably contributory to his death as he tried to do some work on his farm this morning and was probably overcome by the extreme heat. Mr.... Read More	Benjamin Franklin Massey. Fort Mill, July 14.--Benjamin Franklin Massey, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Fort Mill Township, died suddenly today at his home about three miles east of Fort Mill. His sudden death came as a great shock to his hundreds of friends in the town and community as he was seen here Saturday in apparent good health and spirits. The unusually hot weather of the past few days was probably contributory to his death as he tried to do some work on his farm this morning and was probably overcome by the extreme heat. Mr. Massey was in the 69th year of his age and was born in the community in which he spent his life. He was married January 1, 1884, to Mis Bessie mills, who survives him with the following children: John M. Massey, Leonidas H. Massey and Miss Isabelle Massey of Charlotte, N. C., B. F. Massey, jr., of Hastings, Fla., and Ladson Mills Massey of Fort Mill. He was connected with some of the more prominent families of Fort Mill by blood and marriage his sisters being Mrs. Mary M. Ardrey, wife of the late Capt. John W. Ardrey, Mrs. Sue Spratt, wife of the late John M. Spratt, Mrs. T. S. Kirkpatrick. He is also survived by two brothers, L. J. Massey of Fort Mill and Henry Massey of Rock Hill. Mr. Massey was a man of unimpeachable character, honest and upright in all his dealings, and honored and respected by all who knew him. He owned and operated one of the largest farms in Fort Mill Township, located east of town near the Catawba River. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, but probably will take place tomorrow from the home. The State, 07.15.1919

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Benjamin Franklin Massey's memorial is located at: Rockford Cemetery, Rockford, Kent County, USA.
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Benjamin Franklin Massey death on 14 Jul 1919 in Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 43.1152992
Longitude: -85.5522003

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Harper Massey

(1818 - 1888)

Nancy Catherine Haile Massey

(1837 - 1912)

Spouse

Elizabeth “Bessie” Mills Massey

(1860 - 1944)

Siblings

Mary Harper Massey Ardrey

(1847 - 1939)

Leondias Jackson Massey

(1862 - 1948)

Children

Ladson Mills Massey

(1890 - 1933)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rockford Cemetery
Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -85.5522003

2. Rockford Pioneer Cemetery
Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1177780, -85.5525000

3. Briggs Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1391670, -85.5508330

4. Blythefield Memory Gardens
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Coordinate: 43.0758018, -85.5681000

5. Plainfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0766983, -85.5899963

6. Oakwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0636400, -85.5705900

7. Friant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0633080, -85.5700280

8. Assumption Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0783330, -85.6097220

9. Courtland Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1521988, -85.4897003

10. Algoma Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1563988, -85.6252975

11. Cannonsburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0647011, -85.4796982

12. Old Bostwick Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0857130, -85.4510380

13. Bostwick Lake Cemetery
Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0849991, -85.4449997

14. Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 43.0288740, -85.5882610

15. Garden of the Pines
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0422710, -85.6279260

16. Englishville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1041985, -85.6800003

17. Elmwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2118988, -85.5532990

18. Tower Family Cemetery
Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1470280, -85.4219210

19. Pine Grove Cemetery
Comstock Park, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0757700, -85.6827600

20. White Swan Cemetery
Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1474991, -85.4119034

21. Myers Cemetery
Sparta, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1610985, -85.6857986

22. Mason Cemetery
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0056000, -85.5849991

23. Fairplains Cemetery
Sparta, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1528015, -85.6988983

24. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Comstock Park, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0359210, -85.6684260