Roger Vance Massey

Last updated 9 Nov 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.

Individual

Born: 10 Jul 1937 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, United States

Died: 10 Nov 2014 in Anthem, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Supporting evidence for:
name

interview-{private}-2007-d: Email conversation with {private}, 10-12 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #3.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Roger Vance Massey).

marriage-massey-marks-1966: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Mynet C. Marks (1966); California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1960-1969 ⟩ Landeros-Meinhardt ⟩ Madruga, Thelma-Marlett, Janie L”, image 264, entry 22; citing “State of California; California Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Microfiche; Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California” [The source is page 15 of a computer printout of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Massey, Roger V).

marriage-massey-shubert-1960: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Yvonne Shubert (1960); Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), "⟩ M ⟩ Ma", image 558, entry 5; citing "Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau; Clark County, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-1966; Las Vegas, Nevada: Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau" [The source is page B04 of a computer printout, run 10/26/82, of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Roger V. Massey).

obituary-roger-massey-2014: Obituary for Roger Vance Massey (2014); East Lake Mortuary (http://eastlakemortuaryphx.com: accessed 22 Nov 2014), single location (Phoenix, Arizona), published after 10 Nov 2014

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Roger Vance Massey).

periodical-nevada-wedding-1960: “Nevada Wedding,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Santa Ana ⟩ The Register ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 31 1960, Sun ⟩ Page 41”, column 3; citing “The Register (Santa Ana), 31 Jul 1960 (Sunday), page C7, column 3”

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Roger V. Massey).

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birth

interview-{private}-2007-e: Email conversation with {private}, 14-15 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #2

Comment Detail: Source includes date (1937) and location (⟨conflict⟩, Kansas). See research notes for conflict details.

marriage-massey-marks-1966: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Mynet C. Marks (1966); California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1960-1969 ⟩ Landeros-Meinhardt ⟩ Madruga, Thelma-Marlett, Janie L”, image 264, entry 22; citing “State of California; California Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Microfiche; Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California” [The source is page 15 of a computer printout of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes age (29). Using his age and the marriage date of 30 Dec 1966 gives a birth date range from 31 Dec 1936 to 30 Dec 1937.

obituary-roger-massey-2014: Obituary for Roger Vance Massey (2014); East Lake Mortuary (http://eastlakemortuaryphx.com: accessed 22 Nov 2014), single location (Phoenix, Arizona), published after 10 Nov 2014

Comment Detail: Source provides date (July 10, 1937) and location (Winfield, KS).

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death

misc-roger-massey-death-announcement-2014: Announcement of death of Roger Massey; email, {private}, (empty subject), 11 Nov 2014; printed copy, privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes indirect date ("last night" [10 Nov 2014 for email posted 11 Nov 2014]).

obituary-roger-massey-2014: Obituary for Roger Vance Massey (2014); East Lake Mortuary (http://eastlakemortuaryphx.com: accessed 22 Nov 2014), single location (Phoenix, Arizona), published after 10 Nov 2014

Comment Detail: Source provides location (Anthem, AZ) and date (November 10, 2014).

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Family #1

Spouse/Partner: {private}

Married: 2 Jul 1960 in , Clark County, Nevada, United States

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

interview-{private}-2007-d: Email conversation with {private}, 10-12 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #3,5,6.

Comment Detail: Source notes marriage of Roger Vance Massey and Yvonne.

marriage-massey-shubert-1960: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Yvonne Shubert (1960); Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), "⟩ M ⟩ Ma", image 558, entry 5; citing "Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau; Clark County, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-1966; Las Vegas, Nevada: Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau" [The source is page B04 of a computer printout, run 10/26/82, of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes date (07/02/60 [mdy]) and implicit location of Clark County, Nevada.

periodical-nevada-wedding-1960: “Nevada Wedding,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Santa Ana ⟩ The Register ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 31 1960, Sun ⟩ Page 41”, column 3; citing “The Register (Santa Ana), 31 Jul 1960 (Sunday), page C7, column 3”

Comment Detail: Source includes implied date before (31 Jul 1960 [this is the date of the newspaper]) and location (Las Vegas, Nev.).

interview-{private}-2007-e: Email conversation with {private}, 14-15 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #2

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Dec 30, 1966 and location (Long Beach, Ca). The ceremony took place at Roger Massey's parent's home, near the Virginia Country Club in Long Beach.

marriage-massey-marks-1966: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Mynet C. Marks (1966); California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1960-1969 ⟩ Landeros-Meinhardt ⟩ Madruga, Thelma-Marlett, Janie L”, image 264, entry 22; citing “State of California; California Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Microfiche; Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California” [The source is page 15 of a computer printout of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes date (12 30 66 [mdy]) and city code (⟨conflict⟩).

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Family #2

Spouse/Partner: {private}

Married: 30 Dec 1966 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

interview-{private}-2007-d: Email conversation with {private}, 10-12 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #3,5,6.

Comment Detail: Source notes marriage of Roger Vance Massey and Yvonne.

marriage-massey-shubert-1960: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Yvonne Shubert (1960); Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), "⟩ M ⟩ Ma", image 558, entry 5; citing "Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau; Clark County, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-1966; Las Vegas, Nevada: Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau" [The source is page B04 of a computer printout, run 10/26/82, of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes date (07/02/60 [mdy]) and implicit location of Clark County, Nevada.

periodical-nevada-wedding-1960: “Nevada Wedding,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Santa Ana ⟩ The Register ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 31 1960, Sun ⟩ Page 41”, column 3; citing “The Register (Santa Ana), 31 Jul 1960 (Sunday), page C7, column 3”

Comment Detail: Source includes implied date before (31 Jul 1960 [this is the date of the newspaper]) and location (Las Vegas, Nev.).

interview-{private}-2007-e: Email conversation with {private}, 14-15 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #2

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Dec 30, 1966 and location (Long Beach, Ca). The ceremony took place at Roger Massey's parent's home, near the Virginia Country Club in Long Beach.

marriage-massey-marks-1966: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Mynet C. Marks (1966); California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1960-1969 ⟩ Landeros-Meinhardt ⟩ Madruga, Thelma-Marlett, Janie L”, image 264, entry 22; citing “State of California; California Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Microfiche; Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California” [The source is page 15 of a computer printout of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

Comment Detail: Source includes date (12 30 66 [mdy]) and city code (⟨conflict⟩).

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Child: {private}

Miscellaneous Facts

Attributes

Education: Compton High School at Compton, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Education: University of Southern California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Supporting evidence for:
attributes

periodical-nevada-wedding-1960: “Nevada Wedding,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Santa Ana ⟩ The Register ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 31 1960, Sun ⟩ Page 41”, column 3; citing “The Register (Santa Ana), 31 Jul 1960 (Sunday), page C7, column 3”

Comment Detail: Source includes school name (Compton High School). The school is located in Compton, California. The years are estimated based on the normal ages for attending a four-year high school, and assuming he attended all four years.

periodical-nevada-wedding-1960: “Nevada Wedding,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Santa Ana ⟩ The Register ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 31 1960, Sun ⟩ Page 41”, column 3; citing “The Register (Santa Ana), 31 Jul 1960 (Sunday), page C7, column 3”

Comment Detail: Source includes school name (University of Southern California). USC is located in Los Angeles, California. The years are estimated based on the normal ages for attending a four-year college, and assuming he attended all four years.

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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)

CONFLICTS

Birth Location: This database uses Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas. In a conversation with {private} Marks she indicated Roger was born in Downs, Kansas. [interview-{private}-2007-e]

Marriage Location: This database uses Long Beach, California. The marriage list entry for Roger Massey and Mynet Marks uses the code 70, indicating the city of Los Angeles. [marriage-massey-marks-1966]

FOLLOWUP

Roger's parents are Mr. and Mrs Wesley Masey[Massey] of Compton, California. [periodical-nevada-wedding-1960]

Roger's father is John Wesley Massey (b. Oklahoma) and his mother is Ruth Elizabeth Marshall (b. Kansas). John's mother's birth surname is Titsworth. Ruth's parents are David and Gertrude Marshall. [interview-{private}-2007-d]

There is a record of a divorce proceeding between Roger Massey and {private} Marks in August 1975, and again in January 1977. However, these are from an index of divorce records, not actual decrees. {private} states that she and Roger were never divorced. Is it possible for a record to be created and make it to the index, even if divorce proceedings are stopped? [unsaved record, interview-{private}-2007-e]

Supporting evidence for:
research notes

interview-{private}-2007-d: Email conversation with {private}, 10-12 Sep 2007; privately held

Reference Detail: Message #3.

interview-{private}-2007-e: Email conversation with {private}, 14-15 Sep 2007; privately held

(no additional information)

marriage-massey-marks-1966: Marriage list entry for Roger V. Massey and Mynet C. Marks (1966); California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1960-1969 ⟩ Landeros-Meinhardt ⟩ Madruga, Thelma-Marlett, Janie L”, image 264, entry 22; citing “State of California; California Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Microfiche; Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California” [The source is page 15 of a computer printout of Clark County, Nevada marriages.]

(no additional information)

periodical-nevada-wedding-1960: “Nevada Wedding,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Santa Ana ⟩ The Register ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 31 1960, Sun ⟩ Page 41”, column 3; citing “The Register (Santa Ana), 31 Jul 1960 (Sunday), page C7, column 3”

(no additional information)

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