| Generation 1 - John H. Messer: Born - 16 Sep 1875 - Haywood County, North Carolina |
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| Generation 1 - John H. Messer: Died - 24 Jan 1954 - Jefferson County, Tennessee |
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| Generation 1 - John H. Messer & Lucy C. Whaley: Married - 30 Jul 1893 - Sevier County, Tennessee |
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| Generation 2 - James A. Messer: Born - Abt 1853 - Haywood County, North Carolina |
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| Generation 2 - James A. Messer & Rachel M. "Tiney" Barnes: Married - 22 Mar 1872 - Haywood County, North Carolina |
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| Generation 2 - Rachel M. "Tiney" Barnes: Born - Abt 1856 - Madison County, North Carolina |
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| Generation 3 - Henry H. Barnes: Born - Abt 1827 - North Carolina |
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| Generation 3 - Catharine "Katie" Caldwell: Born - Apr 1826 - North Carolina |
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