Peter Massie (1767 – 5 August 1840) was a Scottish planter who bequeathed the funds to establish the Massie School in Savannah, Georgia,[1][2] which was in operation between 1856 and 1974.[3][4]
Peter Massie | |
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 The Massie School in Savannah, Georgia | |
| Born | 1767 Scotland |
| Died | 5 August 1840 (aged 72–73) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Planter |
Career
editAfter emigrating to the United States, Massie became master of Bonaventure Plantation in Thunderbolt, Georgia.[3]
Personal life
editMassie was married to Sarah.[5][6] His will mentioned Sarah's daughter, Anna Elizabeth, but it is not known if Massie was her father.[7]
Death
editMassie died in 1840, aged 72 or 73. He is interred in the First Presbyterian Churchyard in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
At the time of his death, Massie owned over sixty slaves.[7] He left $5,000 to the City of Savannah;[8][9] to Glynn County, Georgia; and Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the establishment of free schools for the poor.[3]
Legacy
editThe Massie School, located in Savannah's Taylor Square, is named for him.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Massie Common School House Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ "Then and Now: Massie Heritage Center". WSAV-TV. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ a b c "Massie Heritage Center Massie History and What we Have to Offer". www.sccpss.com. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ Smith, Larry W. (2004-07-08). Savannah's Historical Public Schools. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4396-2957-4.
- ^ The County Court Note-book. 1927. p. 8.
- ^ Assembly, United Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. General (1855). Minutes - United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. p. 330.
- ^ a b "Will Abstracts from Glynn Co., Georgia Probate Court Records". www.glynngen.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "Massie's May Day Festival returns". WSAV-TV. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Mayor, Savannah (Ga ) (1857). Report of ... Mayor of the City of Savannah ... The City. p. 14.
- ^ Toledano, Roulhac (1997-04-03). The National Trust Guide to Savannah. John Wiley & Sons. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-471-15568-3.