Peter Massie

Peter Massie (1767 – 5 August 1840) was a Scottish planter who bequeathed the funds to establish the Massie School in Savannah, Georgia, which was in operation between 1856 and 1974.

Career After emigrating to the United States, Massie became master of Bonaventure Plantation in Thunderbolt, Georgia. His will mentioned Sarah's daughter, Anna Elizabeth, but it is not known if Massie was her father. He left $5,000 to the City of Savannah; to Glynn County, Georgia; and Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the establishment of free schools for the poor.