John E. Massey
John Edward "Parson" Massey (April 2, 1819 – April 24, 1901) served as the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from January 1, 1886, until January 1, 1890. He was from Albemarle County, Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party.
John E. Massey | |
|---|---|
| 15th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1886 – January 1, 1890 | |
| Governor | Fitzhugh Lee |
| Preceded by | John F. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | James Hoge Tyler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1819 Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1901 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney, Preacher |
| Religion | Baptist |
A Baptist preacher, Massey considered himself the founder of the short-lived Readjusters. However, when the "Big Four" revolted to buck Confederate-general-turned-Republican-boss William Mahone, Massey supposedly supported the revolt. The "Big Four" were Andrew M. Lybrook of Patrick County, Peyton G. Hale of Grayson County, Samuel H. Newberry of Bland County, and B.F. Williams of Nottoway County.
Upon Massey's death, he was buried in Charlottesville's Oakhill cemetery. His autobiography appeared posthumously in 1909, edited by Elizabeth H. Hancock.