California Biographies

Source: History of Fresno County, California, with biographical sketches of 
the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with 
its growth and development from the early days to the present (1919)

History By Paul E. Vandor 
Illustrated, Complete In Two Volumes 
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1919
 
Notes: Missing+page1185-1186

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives 
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm


R. W. MASSEY, V. S. � A young and promising veterinary surgeon of 
acknowledged ability, Dr. R. W. Massey has been a resident of Reedley since 
April, 1916; and although but a recent acquisition to the professional circles 
of the town, he is rapidly becoming known as an expert in his special branch 
of surgery. He possesses a genial disposition and is skilful and courteous in 
his practice, which are potent factors in the rapid growth of his clientele. 
He was born in Texas, on June 21, 1891, the son of J. A. and Emma (Mont- 
gomery) Massey, natives of Georgia and Texas respectively. The family 
migrated to California in 1906 and are now residents of Selma. J. A. and 
Emma Massey were the parents of three children : Mary, Ola, and the sub- 
ject of this sketch, Dr. R. W. Massey. 

Dr. Massey's early education was received in the public schools and was 
supplemented by attendance at the San Francisco Veterinary College, from 
which institution he was graduated in 1916. In April of the same year he 
established an office in Reedley, where he has been very successful in the 
practice of his profession. His office and hospital are equipped with the most 
modern appliances for the prosecution of scientific veterinary surgery and 
the combating of prevalent diseases of domestic animals. 

Dr. R. W. Massey's marriage was solemnized on February 8, 1913, when 
he was united with Miss Ethel Gaut, daughter of J. A. Gaut, of Missouri. 
Her parents migrated to California about 1902. Two children have been born 
to Dr. and Mrs. Massey: Frances; and Jack, who passed away in 1916.