Massie, Robert, Mrs.

A dedicated member of the Methodist Church and a gifted teacher, Mrs. Massie was a humanitarian who worked to further education throughout her life. The former Mary Lee Payne, Mrs. Massie was born in Weimar, one of four children she grew up under the stress of pioneer life and worked, in various towns, as a teacher, post master and sales lady. Although her education was interrupted when her wardrobe was lost in fording a river, she later attended Buffalo Gap College. In 1899 she married Robert Massie. Massie, born in Scotland, came to this country as a youth. From a sheep herder's job, he advanced to a leading place in the sheep and wool Industry, making a fortune in this and other varied businesses. Mary and Robert Massie reared an adopted daughter, 3 of their young nephews, and a niece. Mrs. Massie resumed public and Sunday school teaching, taking a special interest in the junior department of the Methodist church in this city. Following their deaths in 1931, Mrs. Massie's will gave a large portion of the estate to the benefit of youth. The Massie Memorial Foundation has, since 1932, provided over 2,000 student scholarships. Until 1960 the Massie home stood at this site. (1968)

Massie, Robert, Mrs. is a historical marker in San Angelo, Tom Green County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Tom Green County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 130 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.4543, -100.4416 near San Angelo. The nearest cataloged historic site is House at 419 West Avenue C (Gone) (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Westbrook, John C., House, House at 715 Austin, and Develin House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5451002546. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.