Descendants of Edward Messick (1788-1844)

40. Ethel Mae Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Aug 6, 1898 in Pittston, Luzerne, PA, died on Jan 2, 1971 in Kingston, Luzerne, PA at age 72, and was buried in Pittston Cemetery.

Ethel married George Weir Reid Jr. on Apr 28, 1923 in West Pittston, Luzerne, PA by Rev H. M. Kelley of Broad St. M. E. Church. George was born on Nov 19, 1897 in Hughestown, Luzerne, PA and died on Jul 18, 1978 in Kingston, Luzerne, PA at age 80.

+ 64 M i. Edward Thomas Reid was born on Feb 29, 1924 in West Pittston, Luzerne, PA, died on Jul 21, 1971 at age 47, and was buried in Lake Nelson Cemetery in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ.

+ 65 F ii. Marianna Reid was born on May 21, 1936 in West Pittston, Luzerne County, PA.

+ 66 F iii. "Betsy" Elizabeth Eleanor Reid was born on Aug 5, 1927 in West Pittston, Luzerne County, PA and died on Jan 14, 2011 in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at age 83.

41. William Edward Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Sep 21, 1900 in PA and died on Jul 17, 1902 in PA at age 1.

42. Charles Marvin Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Nov 23, 1902 in PA and died on Dec 28, 1902 in PA.

43. Thomas Irwin Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Dec 1, 1903 in Pittston, Luzerne, PA and died on Feb 11, 1984 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA at age 80.

General Notes: Tom and Martha divorced and remarried. He worked as a supervisor in the bus lines in Pittston and was later employed as a driver with Greyhound. Tom had four children with Martha.

Thomas married Martha Mae Parrish, daughter of Eli Swetland Parrish and Susanna Garnett, in 1922 in Embury Methodist Church, Scranton, PA. Martha was born on Jun 18, 1904 in Wyoming, Luzerne, PA and died on Oct 31, 1979 in Binghamton, Broome, NY at age 75.

+ 67 M i. Irwin Edward Messick was born on Mar 23, 1923 in Wyoming, Luzerne, PA, died on Jul 18, 2014 in Dallas, PA at age 91, and was buried Fern Knoll Burial Park in Dallas, PA.

+ 68 M ii. William Lee Messick was born on Nov 28, 1930 in West Pittston, Luzerne, PA and died on Mar 12, 2008 in Tuscon, Pima, AZ at age 77.

Thomas next married Pearl Rafferty about 1955. Pearl was born in Scranton, Lackawanna, PA and died on May 19, 1947 in West Pittston, Luzerne, PA.

Thomas next married Anna Mildred Moser about 1959. Anna was born on Nov 29, 1909 in West Pittston, Luzerne, PA and died on May 6, 1985 in West Pittston, Luzerne, PA at age 75.

44. Elizabeth Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on May 26, 1906 in PA and died on May 27, 1906 in PA.

45. George Arthur Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Jun 25, 1907 in Pittston, Luzerne, PA and died on May 8, 1985 in Elizabethtown, Lancaster, PA at age 77.

46. James Alfred Messick (Edward Thomas¹⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Oct 6, 1909 in Pittston, Luzerne, PA and died on Dec 5, 1989 in Lee, Madison, FL at age 80.

+ 71 M i. John Edward Messick was born on Apr 16, 1933 in Pittston, Luzerne, PA and died on Jul 12, 2002 in Fort Myers, Lee, FL at age 69.

47. Ralph E. Larrimore (Nellie Jane Messick¹⁵, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Nov 22, 1901 in Philadelphia, PA and died on Mar 1, 1978 in Philadelphia, PA at age 76.

Ralph married Gladys Powell, daughter of Sidney Powell and Emma,. Gladys was born in 1903 in Philadelphia, PA and died in Apr 1922 in Philadelphia, PA at age 19.

+ 72 M i. Sidney Powell Larrimore was born on Apr 14, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA and died on Dec 10, 2008 in Springfield, Delaware, PA at age 86.

Ralph next married Gertrude Brindley in 1923 in Philadelphia, PA. Gertrude was born on Mar 11, 1903 in Philadelphia, PA and died on Apr 29, 1992 in Newtown Sq., Delaware, PA at age 89.

48. Mildred E. Larrimore (Nellie Jane Messick¹⁵, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Mar 30, 1903 in Philadelphia, PA and died on Mar 21, 1988 in Hatboro, Montgomery, PA at age 84.

Mildred married Walter Weber. Walter was born in 1901 in Philadelphia, PA and died in 1989 in Philadelphia, PA at age 88.

49. Helen E. Larrimore (Nellie Jane Messick¹⁵, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Feb 8, 1909 in Philadelphia, PA, died on Mar 12, 1984 in Wheaton, Montgomery, PA at age 75, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

50. Mary Messick (James Harvard¹⁶, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Jul 28, 1901 in Seaford, DE and died on Dec 8, 1902 in Seaford, DE at age 1.

51. Eva Messick (James Harvard¹⁶, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Jul 13, 1903 in Seaford, DE and died on Aug 7, 1982 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL at age 79.

Eva married Harold Hughes, son of John S. Hughes and Minnie, in 1925 in Seaford, DE. Harold was born on Jun 26, 1902 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA and died on May 20, 1978 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL at age 75.

52. Anna Messick (William Wesley²⁰, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Dec 20, 1915 in PA and died in Nov 1985 in Elizabeth, Union, NJ at age 69.

Anna married Harry Thompson Sr. Harry was born on Jan 8, 1926 and died in 1976 at age 50.

53. Daughter Allen (Mabel Messick²², John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹).

Daughter married Josef Frank Palme Jr, son of Josef Franz Palme Sr and Frieda Kunze,. Josef was born on Sep 10, 1923 in Newark, Essex, NJ and died on Oct 4, 2006 in New Bern, Craven, NC at age 83.

54. James Robert "Bobby" Allen (Mabel Messick²², John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Dec 4, 1923 in Plainfield, NJ.

55. Dorothy Jeane Hoffman (Blanche Amelia Messick²⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Feb 22, 1922 in Wash., D.C., died on Oct 5, 2010 in Augusta, GA at age 88, and was buried in Columbia Gardens Memorial Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

General Notes: Born at Washington Hospital for Women/Lying-In Aslyum. Mrs. Taylor was very active in community service, and had been voted "neighbor of the year" in Wheaton, Maryland. Her spiritual life was very important, and she enjoyed taking part in the activities at the Methodist Church she attended in Maryland and also helping with many church activities at her friends churches as well. She was a devoted wife, loving Mother and caring, loyal friend.

Dorothy married Glenn Aloysius Taylor, son of William Glenn Taylor and Ora E. Norman, on Aug 31, 1946 in Arlington, VA. Glenn was born on Nov 3, 1921 in Baltimore, MD and died on Jan 24, 1984 in Silver Spring, Montgomery CO, MD at age 62.

+ 77 M i. Glenn Walter Taylor was born on Jun 1, 1947 in Wash., D.C. and died Date unknown.

56. John Albert "Jack" Hoffman (Blanche Amelia Messick²⁴, John Edward⁷, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on May 28, 1923 in Wash., D.C. and died on May 16, 1926 in Arlington, VA at age 2.

57. Ethel M. Rowe (Elizabeth Scott³⁰, Martha J. Messick⁸, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born about 1899 in DE.

Ethel married John H. Meyer about 1924. John was born about 1893 in Germany.

58. George S. Rowe (Elizabeth Scott³⁰, Martha J. Messick⁸, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born about 1903 in DE.

59. William Carl "Skeet" Utz (Pearl Price³⁷, Anna E. Messick¹¹, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Nov 16, 1908 in Philadelphia, Delaware, PA and died in May 1975 in Georgetown, Sussex, DE at age 66.

General Notes: 1910 Census lists him as William, 1 6/12 of age (born Oct. 1908), in grandfather William H. Price household. "Skeet" graduated from Seaford HS and worked for and retired from the telephone company, living in Georgetown, DE. Graduated Univ. of Delaware. Carl was an accomplished pianist. Lived with Lib in Georgetown, DE, where both are buried.

William married Elizabeth "Lib" Lewis, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, in Sep 1938 in Delmar, Sussex, DE. Elizabeth was born in Delmar, Sussex, DE and died in Georgetown, Sussex, DE.

General Notes: As a state nurse, she roomed with Julia Lank when she worked with Playtex in Dover. Married same yr as Julia.

60. Joseph Manning Price Sr. (Joseph Neal Price³⁹, Anna E. Messick¹¹, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Apr 28, 1917 in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, died on Dec 2, 1993 at age 76, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry. The cause of his death was congestive heart failure.

General Notes: Graduated 1935 from Seaford HS, and president of his senior class. Member of the 1934 Seaford HS football team which was undefeated, untied, and unscored-upon. Army PFC and Veteran of WWII. Worked briefly in Wilm., DE, as weekly insur. sales agent. Worked as guard at Dupont plant in Seaford. Outside installer/pole climber and vehicle maintenance supervisor, Diamond State Tel. Co. (AT&T Bell System) at Newark and Seaford. He retired in 1979 after 33 yrs. Briefly raised chickens as a sideline. Seaford Fire Dept. Band organizer and trumpet player. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church and Hiram Lodge 21, AF&AM, Seaford. A graveside service was held at Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry, officiated by Rev. Earle N. Baker. This picture was taken at his dad's retirement from the telephone company in DE.

Joseph married Julia Elizabeth Lank, daughter of Albert Jackson Lank and "Lizzie" Elizabeth Estelle Hayman, on Oct 22, 1938 in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE by Rev. Edw. E. Coleman. Julia was born on Aug 30, 1916 in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, died on Apr 5, 2008 in Salisbury, MD at age 91, and was buried on Apr 10, 2008 in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry. The cause of her death was major devastating stroke 7 days previous.

General Notes: Julia Lank Price, 91, one of Seaford's oldest residents, died Saturday, April 5th, 2008, in Salisbury, MD, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. She had been transferred there from Peninsula Regional Medical Center on Thursday night. Julia had suffered a major stroke in her Seaford home on Saturday morning, March 29th, 2008. Until that morning Julia possessed a magnificent memory, enjoyed regular activities and living independently. On Easter Sunday she had hosted the annual Easter family gathering at home. Along with the Thanksgiving family gathering, these family events were something she thoroughly enjoyed.

Julia was the daughter of Albert J. and Lizzie Hayman Lank. Her father owned a confectionary, tobacco and sporting goods store-A.J. Lank & Brother--in the old Coulborn block on High Street, which featured the town's first soda fountain in 1906. Mr. Lank was Seaford's first appointed rural mail carrier and retired in 1934 after thirty years. He then was elected to the town council, serving for six years, after which he was appointed Seaford's magistrate, serving for eight years. The Lanks have been an integral part of Sussex County shipbuilding and farming since the early 1700s, combining their children and their talents with the families of Haymans, Grahams, Parsons, Coulborns, and others.

As a child Julia grew up with three older brothers -- Herb, Bill and Harry -- in her parents' house on Pennsylvania Avenue in the part of Seaford west of the railroad tracks that was called Nanticoke City at that time. Cousins Mildred and Hayman Lank came to stay there also after their father died of the Spanish flu in 1917 and their mother was unable to attend to them. Hayman later stayed with Frank and Mary Lank. Julia remembered fondly the tea parties with her mother, using the small tablecloths and napkins they had embroidered together and winning several blue ribbons for them at the State Fair in Harrington.

Julia graduated from Seaford High School in 1934 in a class of 43. Following graduation Julia stayed in Philadelphia at the home of brother Bill and wife Lib, working the summer as clerk-typist at Lukens Steel. After she left that job, Julia began taking the #13 trolley downtown each morning to seek other jobs at the Townsend Employment Agency. She secured a job as typist with Motor Credit, earning an average of $28 weekly, based on the multiple of 100 envelopes typed. That same year Julia enrolled at Drake Business School and lived with cousin Mildy and husband Bill North in Milltown, NJ, near New Brunswick. While there she worked at Zonite Corp., maker of Forhan's Toothpaste, as a typist earning $15 a week. Finding it hard to make ends meet at this wage, Julia secured a job in the mailroom at the DuPont Company. During this time, she stayed at the YWCA in Wilmington. On a tip from her brother Harry, Julia then moved to Dover, working as a typist at International Laytex for eleven months. Here she roomed at first with Lib Lewis, RN, who later married Carl Utz, the cousin of her husband-to-be. Then she found accommodations with brother Harry while his wife Lib worked in Seaford as a teacher during the week days. Julia spent weekends in Seaford.

In 1938 Julia returned home to Seaford, married Joseph Price and began keeping house. Daughter Joan arrived in July 1940. In 1943, during WWII, Julia worked in Seaford at the local Selective Service Board with Joan Burton. Both quit at the same time in May 1943 while pregnant, with Joan delivering daughter Mary Helen in early January and Julia delivering son Joseph, Jr., or Buddy, later in the month. (Both later married, coincidentally.) Son Harry arrived in February 1945 while Joe was away in the Army. On 1 Feb. 1966 Julia started work as clerk at Justice of the Peace Court #4 in Seaford, retiring there 20 years later on her 70th birthday, 30 Aug. 1986.

Julia was quite fond of all her brothers. Her brother and pal Harry passed away during surgery at the early age of 31. Brother Herb became chairman of DuPont of Canada, while brother Bill became president of Farmers National Bank of Bloomsburg, PA. Julia was very proud of their accomplishments.

Julia loved to write poems, probably a talent from her grandmother, Hester Parsons Hayman of Parsonsburg. She also liked the Sunday crossword puzzle, which she completed during the week.

Julia's ex-husband, Joseph M. Price, passed away in 1993. She never remarried. Julia was the last surviving child of A.J. and Lizzie Lank. Along with her wonderful neighbors, her friends in Seaford and elsewhere, her brothers' and cousins' families, Julia is survived by the families of her three children: daughter Joan and husband Bob Simpson of Salisbury, MD; son Joseph and wife Mary Helen Price, of Newark, DE, and son Harry and wife Brenda Price, of Beltsville, MD. Their families include nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Julia was the oldest member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford.

She was in possession of the blue luster "Elizabeth" pitcher, handed down from Elizabeth to Elizabeth on mother's side, originating or pre-dating Elizabeth Parker, b. 1673. Julia had been an invaluable resource for this Lank family history report.

+ 81 F i. Joan Elizabeth Price was born on Jul 7, 1940 in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware.

+ 82 M ii. Joseph Manning Price Jr. was born on Jan 28, 1944 in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware.

+ 83 M iii. Harry Lank Price was born on Feb 2, 1945 in Salisbury, Wicomico County, MD.

General Notes: Maiden name unknown. Louise's second marriage is to Joseph Price.

61. Anna Marie Price (Joseph Neal Price³⁹, Anna E. Messick¹¹, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born in Jul 1919 in Seaford, DE, died in 2000 at age 81, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

General Notes: Graduated Seaford HS in 1937. Anna Marie was probably named after her grandfather Price's sister. She worked as a hairdresser and seamstress at home.

62. "Reggie" William Reginald Price (Joseph Neal Price³⁹, Anna E. Messick¹¹, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Apr 4, 1922 in Seaford, DE and died on Jun 5, 2001 in Seaford, DE at age 79.

General Notes: WWII veteran, serving in England with Army Air Corps. Worked in sales at Peninsula Plumbing Supply (Penco) in Seaford. Social Security data indicates dob as 4 Mar. 1922 and death as 5 Jul. 2001.

"Reggie" married Mildred Jeanette Blades, daughter of Mr. Blades and Mildred Smith, on Aug 14, 1948 in St. John's Meth. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co, DE. Mildred was born on Jan 21, 1925 in Seaford, DE and died in 2001 at age 76.

General Notes: Jeanette's mother, Mildred Smith (2nd marr. to Burton F. Smith), worked at the Dairy Bar for many years, specializing in baking pies and cakes.

63. Gloria Elizabeth Price (Joseph Neal Price³⁹, Anna E. Messick¹¹, William Sr.², Edward¹) was born on Aug 23, 1926 in Seaford, DE.

General Notes: Graduated Seaford HS in 1945. Retired as school secretary at NCC Vocational Tech. in Wilm., DE. Volunteer in several charitable organizations, esp. Farnhurst Mental Hospital.

Gloria married Robert Michaels on Apr 29, 1951 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Seaford, DE. Robert was born on May 18, 1923 in Buffalo, NY.

General Notes: Bob was a WWII veteran and graduate of Univ. of Iowa. Worked as a stock broker.

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