Richard Moore
16?? - ca 1716
| his parents
& wife
| her parents
of Nansemond County, Virginia
[owned land in Hertford County of
today]
This is my working hypothesis - the way I see it as of this moment!!
1704 Rents List--Nansemond county VA: Edw'd Moore 250; Tho 200; Jno 200;
Rich'd 250; James 400; John 100
IA. Richard Moore
died 1718 in NC They lived over near Gatesville, NC
1. William
Moore - did he die in Surry Co 1744?
2. John Moor
- 1737
3. Benton Moor
4. Richard Moor
ca 1695/99 - bef Feb 1739/40
1715. Chowan Deed Book B #1, Pages 191-194, #768-771. Thomas
Dyall of Chowan Precinct and Mary Dyall granted Henry King of Chowan
Precinct letters of attorney to acknowledge deeds for 100 acres more or
less on Ahodsea Meadow, joining Richard Moore and ye Meadow to Leonard
Langstone of Chowan Precinct, Planter, and 220 acres on Ahodsea Meadow,
joining the mouth of a small branch, Leonard Langston and ye meadow to
Richard Moore of Nancimond County, Virginia. 20 8ber 1715. Langstone
paid 10 Pounds Sterling and Moore paid 7 Pounds Sterling. Witnesses were
John Davison, Thomas Cope, William Whitfield, and John Core. Registered
25 8ber 1715. (220 acres on Ahodsea Meadow, joining the mouth of a small
branch, Leonard Langstone and the Ahodsea Meadow)
1715. Chowan Deed Book B #1, Pages 12, 13, and 14. At a meeting
of the Court on the 15 October 1715, Henry King, Attorney of Thomas and
Mary Diall, acknowledged a sale to Richard Moore.
1716. Chowan Deed Book B #1, Pages 357 – 363, # 901-905.
Thomas Avent of Chowan Precinct, weaver, transfers
(1).270 acres more or
less at Mount Royall on Morattock river, joining Robert Green at ye
mouth of a branch to Jacob Coleson of Chowan Precinct, carpenter, for 4
Pounds;
(2) 370 acres more or less at Mount Royall at the mouth of the
first branch, joining the branch next to the mouth of Morattock River as
by patent to me July 29, 1712, to Robert Green of Chowan Precinct; for
10 Pounds
(3) 200 acres on Morattock, joining Nottaway Richard Moore and
Richard Moore upon ye River, to Richard Moore of the Province of
N.C.
for 10 Pounds; and
(4) 240 acres more or less being part of a tract of
land lying on the north side of Morattock river below Mount Royall which
was surveyed for me the said Thomas Avent by Captain William Maule,
Dept. Surveyor May 8, 1713 to Richard Moore of Nottaway River,
planter,
for 6 Pounds. All four deeds are dated July 16, 1716 and are registered
on August 6, 1716.
Witnesses include Richard Moore () his
mark, John
Nairne, Henry Jones () his mark, Robert Green () his mark.
Elizabeth
Avent of Surry County, Virginia, Spinster, also gives a letter of
attorney dated July 12, 1716, to Robert Hicks of North Carolina to make
over in her stead land at Mount Royal to Robert Green and Jacob Coleson
and 200 acres to my neighbor Richard Moore
and 240 acres to Richard
Moore of Nottaway River.
Witnesses to the letter of attorney are Henry
Jones () his mark, and William Green () his mark. (200 acres on the
Morratock River (which is today called the Roanoke River).
1716. Chowan Deed Book B #1, Pages 18, 19 and 20, #1659. At a
meeting of the Court held for the Chowan Precinct, at ye House of
William Branch, on 17 July 1716, Thomas Avent acknowledged sales to
Richard Moore, Richard Moore of Nottaway
River, Robert Green and Jacob Coleson.
1718. Chowan Deed Book B #1, Page 43 and 44. At a meeting of the
Court held for the Precinct of Chowan on the 21 8ber 1718 at the House
of William Branch and continued to the 22nd of the same.
Inventory of Estate of Richard Moore is exhibited by Thoams Jernigan,
William Brasswell and Rt. Patterson, amounting to 32 Pounds, 2 Shilling
and 6 Pence.
There is a record of a Richard Moore and his four
sons, Richard Moore, John Moore, Benton Moore and William
Moore, in the
records of Bertie County in the Granville District of North Carolina
beginning in 1725. This Richard Moore, late of Nansemond County, Virginia,
had died by 1725 [1718]. The records are taken from Mary Best Bell, Colonial
Bertie County, North Carolina Bertie Deed Book s A-H, 1720-1757 (2nd
Edition, Southern Historical Press, 1963); Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., The
Deeds of Bertie Cournty, North Carolina, 1757-1772 and Ruth Smith
Williams and Margarette Glenn Griffin, Abstracts of the Wills of
Edgecombe County, North Carolina 1773- 1856 (Joseph W. Watson, Rocky
Mount, N.C. 1980) as follows:
IIA. William
Moore is he who died in Surry Co, VA 1744
married [Judith]
Barfield
1725 wife is the daughter of Richard and Mary Barfield.
1737 wife is
named Judith
1719. Chowan Deed Book C #1, Page 36, #1285.
William Moore of
Chowan Precinct, planter, to John King of Nansemond County, Virginia.
February 8, 1719. For 50 Barrels of Tarr. 200 acres on the north east
side of Chowan River where Titus Benton now liveth commonly called Cald
and known as Cow Landing. Witnesses are _____ Cockburn, ______ Homes.
Acknowledged 1 April 1720 before me Fred. Jones. Ch. Just. (sold 200
acres on the north east side of the Chowan River where Titus Benton now
liveth, commonly called Cald and known as Cow Landing).
1721. Chowan Deed Book F #1, Page 171, #571.
Adam Cockburne of
the Province of North Carolina to William More of the said
Province.
July 18, 1721. 5 Shillings. Assignment of the within mentioned tract of
land ((390 Acres on the south side of the Menherring River, joining
Daniel MacDaniel and Aron Drake granted to Adam Cockburne by the Lords
Proprietor on December 3, ___, for rent of 1 shilling/50 acres, recorded
in Book F #1, Page 171, #570). Witnesses are John Alston, John Powell.
Reg. Chowan Court July 1721. Test.: Thomas Henman, Clerk.
(bought 390
acres on the south side of the Menherring River, joining Daniel
MacDaniel and Aron Drake granted to Adam Cockburne on December 3, ___)
1721. Chowan Deed Book F #1, Pages 175-178, #575-577.
William
Moore is a witness to three transfers by Thomas Bonner of Chowan
Precinct. July 14, 1721. 300 acres on the north side of Potacasie Creek,
joining the Spring Branch , Reedy Branch, Leonard Langston, and the
creek. Part of the tract that the said Bonner bought of Thomas Browne,
dec’d. and the other is part of the land the said Bonner took by
patent in his own name March 9, 1717/18.
1721. Bertie Deed Book B, Page 32. William Moore was a witness
to a land transfer by John Cheshire (Chesher) and wife Elizabeth of
Chowan to John Homes of Chowan. October 14, 1721. 15 Pounds for 300
Acres on Southside of Ahotsky Swamp at upper side Cabin Branch adjacent
_____ McThomas. By patent bearing date of December 3, 1720 for 606
Acres. Witnesses are William Moore and John
Chesher. Edenton, North
Carolina 1722. C. gale, C.J.
(Note, the deeds recorded by C. Gale are
stated to be North Carolina Court.)
1722. Chowan Deed Book C #1, Page 311-312, #1514-1515.
William
Moore is a witness to a transfer by Jacob Lewis of Chowan Precinct,
Planter and Mary his wife to Peter West of Chowan Precinct, Planter. 21
8ber 1722. 10 Pounds. 640 acres, joining Peter West in Cow Hall Pocoson
as by Patent to Jacob Lewis on 3 December 1720. The Witnesses are Sarah
Smith (X) her mark, and William Moore () his
mark.
Acknowledged 31 8ber
1722 by Thomas Spires as attorney to said Jacob Lewis before me C. Gale,
Ch. Just. Reg. 9 November 1722.
William Moore and Mary Williams were the
witnesses to the letter of attorney given by Jacob Lewis to Thomas
Spires.
1722. Chowan Deed Book C #1, Page 132, #1522. Robert West of
North Carolina, Planter, and Precilla, the wife of me to William Moore
of the same Place, Planter. 26 8ber 1722. 2 Pounds. 150 acres in the
Precinct of Chowan. Witnesses are Thomas Spires, Sarah Smith () her
mark. Acknowledged 31 8ber 1722 before me C. Gale, Ch. Just. Reg. 24
December 1722.
(bought 150 acres in the Precinct of Chowan from Robert
West)
1723. Bertie Deed Book A, page 200. William Moore is a witness
to a land transfer by William Whitfield and wife Elizabeth to Thomas
Johnson. January 29, 1723. 25 pounds for 420 acres on Ahotskey Ridge.
Patent date April 1, 1722, Witnesses were Mary Durdino, William
Moor,
Jane Gilbert. February Court 1723
1724. Bertie Deed Book A, Page 387. William Moore is a witness
to a land transfer by Richard Barfield to William Reed of Papstank
Precinct. January 1, 1724, 80 pounds for "aforementioned deed"…
"unto Collonell William Reed, Esq. Witnesses are John Power,
William Moore, David Linsey. February Court 1724.
1725. Bertie Deed Book A, Page 440, Richard Barfield and wife
Mary to William Moore (Moor). May 11, 1725, For love
to our son-in-law
William Moore 150 acres on East side Blew Water. Witnesses are William
Howett, John Sutton.
May Court 1725, John Winns District County Clerk.
1725. Bertie Deed Book A, Page 440 Richard Barfield and wife
Mary to John Grady, May 11, 1725. For love unto our loveing Grandson,
John Grady…" 150 acres adjacent to William Moor
(Moore), Peter
West. Witnesses are William Howett, John Sutton.
May Court 1725, John
Winns District Court Clerk.
1725. Bertie Deed Book B, p. 76--William Moore late of Nansemond
County, VA to Henry Barfield, Nov 20, 1725. 10 pds for 220 Acres.
William, son and heir of Richard
Moore, decd, late of Nansemond Co, Va....Land
at Ahorsky (Ahoskie) Marsh adj. to Leonard Langston, Granted by patent
to Thomas Dyalls and by Dyalls transferred to "my honored Father by
deed" in 1715. Witnesses are Peter
West, and Mary Jones.
February Court 1725 *
1725. Bertie Deed Book B, Page 429. William Moor, Sen. to
William Howet. July 3, 1725. Power of Attorney to recover and receive
all debts "as shall be found owing…." Witnesses are John
Hunt, jurat, Thomas Ganey, jurat. May court 1728. Edward Mashborne D.
C/C.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 107. William Moor is a witness to
a transfer by Anthony Williams to Henry Baker of Chowan. May 10, 1729.
50 Pounds for 250 Acres "land whereon William Curlee lately did
live…." Part of patent for 1175 acres granted to Lewis Williams
dated April 1, 1713. Witnesses are Peter West, William
Moor, John Henard.
May Court 1729. Robert Forster C/C.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 122. William Moore of Surry
County, Virginia to Thomas Avent of Surry County, Virginia. August 9,
1729. 20 Pounds for 250 Acres on Northside of Moraticoe River below
"Mount Royall." Surveyed for Thomas Avent by Captain William
Maule, Deputy Surveyor, on May 18, 1713. Sold by Avent to my father
Richard Moore. Witnesses are E. Wingfield, Jones Stokes. August Court
1729. Thomas Crew D.C/C.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 179. William Moore to William
Mears. February 1729. 7 Pounds for 80 Acres adjacent Thomas Stephens.
"…Mine by deed from Peter West dated October 26, 1722…."
Witnesses are William Lovice (Lovick), John Grade (Grady). February
Court 1729. Thomas Crew D. C/C. (sold 80 acres adjacent to Thomas
Stephens, and was part of the 220 acres of land that William Moore
received by deed from Peter West dated October 26, 1722).
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 191. William Moore is mentioned
in the property description of a transfer by Peter West to Priscilla
West, John Williams, son of Anthony Williams. Plantation where I now
live including two tracts on Ahosky Ridge adjacent Cow Hall, John Wynns,
Wiiliam Mears, Terence Comes(?), William
Moore, William Gray. Witnesses
are Thomas Jones, and Thomas Kearney. Justices Court Edenton: John Bonde,
Benjamin Hill, John Dew, Thomas Bryant. Thomas Crew D. C/C. (William
Moore has land on Ahosky Ridge adjacent Cow Hall, John Wynns, William
Mears, Terence Comes(?), William Gray and Peter West (Priscilla West and
John Williams)
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 200. Benton Moore is a witness to
a Power of Attorney given by Thomas Johnston to William
Moore. October
25, 1729. Power of Attorney to "…take in his charge and care all
my estate…." Witnesses are William Whitfield, John Gaddy, Benton
Moore. *. *.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 200. William Moore
to Robert
Gilbert. February 10, 1729. 20 Pounds for 538 Acre Patent dated February
1, 1725. Witnesses are William Devece (?) and William Mears. *, *. (sold
538 Patent dated February 1, 1725)
1730. William Moore is mentioned in the property description in
a transfer by John Graddy to Elmer Earley. August 1730. 10 Pounds for
150 Acres adjacent William Moore and Peter West. Witnesses are William
Whitfield and Thomas Whipple. August Court 1730. (John Graddy is a
nephew of William Moore, and this land is adjacent to 150 acres owned by
Elmer Earley (John Graddy) and land owned by Peter West)
1733/34. Bertie Deed Book D, Page 41. William Moore and
James
Moore are witnesses to the transfer by James Barnes (Barns) and wife
Martha to Jonathan Tartt. February 11, 1733/34. 35 Pounds for 200 acres
on Northside Marratock ‘within the Ursaray Meadow" in Gum Swamp,
adjacent John Cotton (Cotton), William Ruffin, Joseph Wimberley, George
Stevens (?). Witnesses are William
Moore, Alexander Campbell, James
Moore. February Court 1733. John Wynns D. C/C. ***this may be the
other William
1737. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 363. William Moore to Benjamin
Hill. January 19, 1737. 25 Pounds for 100 Acres on Northside Meheron
Creek. Witnesses are J. Bonde, John Laman, jurat, John Henderson.
"Know…that I Judith Moore…have for five pounds…by Benjamin
Hill relinquished all my Right Title and Interest to within land…".
January 19, 1737. Witnesses are J. Bone, John Laman, John Henderson.
November Court 1738. *. (sold 100 acres on north side Meheron Creek)
1739. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 13, William Moore is mentioned in
the property description of a transfer by Robert Forster of Edgecombe
County to John Edwards. December 1, 1739. 400 Pounds for 890 Acres at
Elm Swamp on Meherrin Creek at the Round Pocoson. Adjacent William
Moore. Witnesses are James Craven, Isaac (?) Arkand (?Arthand?). North
Carolina Court December 18, 1739. W. Smith C.J. (William Moore had land
adjacent to John Edwards (Robert Forster) on Elm Swamp on Meherrin Creek
on the Round Pocoson.
1739. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 92. Isaac Lewis to William Moor
of Ahoskey. November 3, 1739. 22 Pounds *. "within mentioned
lands" (described in the previous deed from Samuel Sizemore of
Chowan Precinct to Isaac Lewis dated July, 1720 for Land adjacent Ralph
Outlaw "a place settled and built upon by one Thomas Rode on
Catewhiske Swamp commonly known & called by the name Rodes folly…"
recorded in Bertie Deed Book F, Page 92),
Witnesses are Thomas Jones,
Peter Peircy. May Court 1740. *.
(bought land adjacent Ralph Outlaw,
which was a place settled and built upon by Thomas Rode on Catewiske
Swamp commonly known by the name of "Rodes Folly".
1740. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 148. William Moor
is a witness to
a transfer by William Horne to Charles Horne. August 9, 1740. 15 Pounds
for 130 Acres at the head of the branches of Ahoskey Swamp. Part of a
patent granted Henry Baker for 260 Acres dated April 6, 1722. Witnesses
are Robert Whitfield and William
Moore, jurat. August Court 1740, *.
1740. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 167, William & Elizabeth Moor
to James Munford of Prince George County, Virginia. October 29, 1740. 86
Pounds for 640 Acres on Northside Roanoak River "where the Countery
Line crosses the River…". Witnesses are Robert Cook, Thomas
Stevens, Jun., Henry Rottenberry. November Court 1740. *. (sold 640
acres on the north side of Roanoke River where the Country Line
(Virginia Line) crosses the River)
1743. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 408. William Moor and Edward Moor
to Peter West. April 22, 1743. 20 Pounds for 150 Acres "land known
by name Punkill". Signed William Moor, Edward Moor, Mary
Moor.
Witnesses are Thomas Walker, and Thomas Hollowell. May Court 1743. *.
(Sold to Peter West 150 acres "known as Punkill" which William
Moor and Edward Moore owned together.)
1742/43. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 424. Daniel Hough to William
Moore. March 17, 1742/43. 3 Pounds for 50 Acres on Old Indian Path at
Peter West’s corner on Westside Hothouse Branch adjacent Thomas Jones.
Witnesses are Peter West, Jun., Peter West. May Court 1743. *. (bought
50 acres on Old Indian Path at Peter West’s corner on west side
Hothouse Branch adjacent to Thomas Jones.)
1743. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 492. Peter West to William Moor(e).
May 1, 1743. Land Division. 300 Acres on Hothouse and Ponslash. Land
taken up by Peter West – elapsed – then taken up by William
Moor.
"…it being unknown to them (West & Moore) which of them hath
the best Right to the said lands…(they) have mutually agreed to Divide
the said lands…" Line to go from Thomas Stevenson’s corner
along the Old Indian Path commonly called Cottons Road. Land to the east
of this line to Peter West. Land to the west of this line to William
Moore. Witnesses are J(ames) Oates, Thomas Walker. August Court 1743. *.
*. (Obtained 300 acres on Hothouse and Ponslash, this land had been
taken up by Peter West and then William Moore and they agreed to divide
alon a line from Thomas Stevenson’s corner along the Old Indian Path
commonly known as Cottons Road, with land to the east of the line to be
Peter West’s and the land to the west to be William Moore’s).
1743. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 521. William Moore
is mentioned
in the property description of a transfer by Robert Gilbert to Noah
Pridham. December 16, 1743. 5 Pounds for 380 Acres. Part of tract of 580
Acres purchased of William Moore on February 10, 1729. Adjacent Thomas
Archer and John Carter. Witnesses are Thomas Crew, William Perry, James
Jones. May Court 1744. *. (Sold 580 acres, adjacent to Thomas Archer and
John Carter, to Robert Gilbert on February 10, 1729.)
1743. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 558. William Moor to Thomas
Walker. December 3, 1743. 20 Pounds for 50 Acres (200 Acres) on
Southside Indian Path ‘purchased out of land Daniel Houghs Deed and
out of Peter West’s patent 150 acres…" Adjacent Coll. Jones,
Peter West, William Whitfield, Old Tar Kiln. Witnesses are Simon Homes,
Daniell Hough. February Court 1743. (sold 50 acres on south side of the
Indian Path purchased out of land in Daniel Hough’s deed and 150 acres
out of Peter West’s patent, adjacent Col. Jones, Peter West, William
Whitfield, Old Tar Kiln.)
1743. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 559. Will Moor
is a witness to
the transfer by Simon Homes and wife Mary to Thomas Walker. December 3,
1743, 50 Pounds for 340 Acres on Southwest Side of Ahotskey Swamp
adjacent William Curlee. Formerly granted by patent April 1, 1723.
Witnesses are Will Moor and Henry Bonner. February Court 1743.
1753. Bertie Deed Book H, Pages 9-36. William Moore is a
witness to 10 transfers by John Hill, Sheriff of Bertie, to settle the
debts of Theophilus Pugh, a merchant of Bertie County. All of the Deeds
are dated August 14, 1753.
1753. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 95. John Hill, Sheriff of Bertie,
to William Moor of Nansemond County, Virginia. August 14, 1753. 62
Pounds for 640 Acres. Sale of lands of Theophilus Pugh land formerly
belonging to John Beverly & Robert Beverly and sold to Pugh.
December 11, 1738. Witnesses are Robert Peele, David Dickinson, Aaron
Moore. May Court 1754. Samuel Ormes C/C. (Bought 640 acres formerly owed
by Theophilus Pugh and which had belonged to John Beverly and Robert
Beverly, who sold to Pugh.)
1756. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 258. William Moore is mentioned
in the property description of the transfer by Thomas Walker and wife
Susannah of Society Parish to John Brickell. January 14, 1756. 115
Pounds for 475 Acres. Land in Society Parish which Thomas Walker bought
in two parcels (1) 275 Acres of Whitfield and known by the name of Red
Ridge adjacent Peter West. (2) 200 Acres bought of William Moore now of
Granville County commonly called Pond Slash adjacent Col. (?) Jones,
Peter West, Whitfield, Tar Kiln Branch at Indian Path" is
contiguous to above mentioned acres". Witness is Matthew Brickell,
______. January Court 1756. *. (This is the 200 Acres bought of William
Moore now of Granville County commonly called Pond Slash adjacent Col.
(?) Jones, Peter West, Whitfield, Tar Kiln Branch at Indian Path"
is contiguous to above mentioned acres", note that William Moore is
now in Granville County).
1756. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 431. William Moor is mentioned
in the property description of the transfer by John Edwards of
Northhampton County to William Jenkins. April 16, 1756. 40 Pounds for
890 Acres. Adjacent William Moor at Maherrin Creek, John Cotton.
Witnesses are William Winburne, Cullen Edwards, North Carolina Court May
11, 1756. Peter Henly, C.J. (William Moore
had land on Maherrin Creek,
adjacent to John Edwards (William Jenkins) and John Cotton)
IIB.
John Moore will proved 10 May 1737 Bertie Co. Ct.
wife Mary exx.
Jurat: Jno Dawson & William Cotton
who are this John's children??
? 1. Titus Moore
1735/36. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 42. John Moore to Titus
Moore.
March 21, 1735/36. 12 Pounds 10 Shillings for 100 Acres. Part of a
conveyance made over by Theophillis Williams to Joseph Ballard dated
March 1, 1727/28. Witnesses are Thomas Harrell, George House, and Henry
Averey. November Court 1736. *. (Sell 100 acres, which was part of a
conveyance from Theophillis Williams to Joseph Ballard on March 1,
1727/28
? 2. Joseph Moore
1725. Bertie Deed Book B, Page 95. John Moore is a witness to a
tranfer of a slave by Richard Webb of Nansemond County, Virginia to
James Wood. February 5, 1725, 32 pounds 15 shillings for "wench
named Rose…and her increase…" Witnesses are John Moore, James
Moore, John Sutton, February Court 1725.
1726. Bertie Deed Book B, Page 129, John Williams and wife Ann
to John Moore. May 7, 1726. 24 Pounds for 150 Acres adjacent to Jonathan
Standley. Witnesses are Theodore Williams and Samuel Williams. *.*.
(bought 150 acres adjacent to Jonathan Standley).
1726. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 51--Lords Proprietors to John Moore and Benton
Moore. October 1, 1726. Grant 640 Acres on Southeast
Side of Meherrin at mouth of Elm Swamp adjacent Edward Cobb. Land
surveyed for Richard Moore, father of the said John and Benton and was
by Richard devised to John and Benton. Signed: Francis Foster, C. Gale,
Edmund Gale, Thomas harvey, Richard Everard, William Reed, Ed Moseley,
Robert Forster, Deputy Secretary. (obtained by devise from Richard Moore
640 acres on southeast side of Meherrin at mouth of Elm Swamp adjacent
Edward Cobb; this land is owned with John Moore’s brother, Benton
Moore).
1728. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 51. John Moore to William Howett.
November 13, 1728. 50 Pounds for "aforementioned tract."
Witnesses Thomas Jones, *. November Court 1728. Edward Mashborne D. C/C.
(John Moore sells his interest in the 640 acre tract on the southeast
side of Meherrin at mouth of Elm Swamp adjacent to Edward Cobb; Benton
Moore retains his interest).
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 236. William Howet (Hanet) of
Tyrell Precinct to Joseph Cotton. January 9, 1729. 40 Pounds for 640
acres on Elm Swamp and Moherrin Creek. By patent taken out by John Moore
and Benton Moore. Witnesses are George Otway, Alexander Cotton, Thomas
Jones, jurat. *. *. (Hanet sells his interest in the 640 acre tract on
the southeast side of Meherrin at mouth of Elm Swamp adjacent to Edward
Cobb to Joseph Cotton; Benton Moore retains his interest).
1735/36. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 42. John Moore to Titus
Moore.
March 21, 1735/36. 12 Pounds 10 Shillings for 100 Acres. Part of a
conveyance made over by Theophillis Williams to Joseph Ballard dated
March 1, 1727/28. Witnesses are Thomas Harrell, George House, and Henry
Averey. November Court 1736. *. (Sell 100 acres, which was part of a
conveyance from Theophillis Williams to Joseph Ballard on March 1,
1727/28
IIC. Benton Moore
1726. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 51--Lords Proprietors to John Moore and Benton
Moore. October 1, 1726. Grant 640 Acres on Southeast
Side of Meherrin at mouth of Elm Swamp adjacent Edward Cobb. Land
surveyed for Richard Moore, father of the said John and Benton and was
by Richard devised to John and Benton. Signed: Francis Foster, C. Gale,
Edmund Gale, Thomas harvey, Richard Everard, William Reed, Ed Moseley,
Robert Forster, Deputy Secretary.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 198. Benton Moore is a witness to
a transfer by Thomas Johnston and wife Ann to William Whitfield. October
24, 1729. 150 Pounds for 200 Acres. Commonly called "Red
Ridge." Deed dated January 9, 1723. Witnesses are John Gaddy,
Benton Moore. *. *.
1729. Benton Moore is a witness to a Power of Attorney given by
Thomas Johnston to William Moore. October 25, 1729. Power of Attorney to
"…take in his charge and care all my estate…." Witnesses
are William Whitfield, John Gaddy, Benton Moore. *. *.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 355. The transfer between John
Lovick to Joseph Jenqure mentions John Cotton and _____ Moore in the
property description. December 26, 1729. 200 Pounds for 890 Acres on
Eastside Meherrin Creek and Elm Swamp. Adjacent John Cotton and _______
Moore. Witnesses are Robert Forster and Francis Claxton. North Carolina
Court May 2, 1730. C. Gale, C.J.
1735. Bertie Deed Book D, Page 213--, Joseph Cotton and Benton
MOORE to Robert Forster. *. 200 pds for 640 Acres on SS Meherrin Creek
on Elm Swamp. All the land bounded by Meherring Creek and Elm Swamp. By
our patent dated October 1, 1726 to John and Benton Moore and by a deed
from William Howell to Joseph Cotton. Witnesses are William Whitfield,
John Brown, Edward Brown. August Court 1735. John Wynns D. C/C. (Sold
640 acres on south side of Meherrin Creek and Elm Swamp).
1752. Bertie Deed Book G, Page 429. Thomas Eason to Benton
Moor.
February 10, 1752. 21 Pounds 16 Shillings for 300 Acres on Southside of
Shotskie Swamp. Witnesses are Jacob Lasher (?); John Brickell. February
Court 1752. *. (bought 300 acres on the south side of Ahotsky Swamp.)
1754. There is a land record involving Benton Moore in Bertie
County, North Carolina, in 1754, which are recorded in Hofmann, The
Granville District of North Carolina 1748-1763; Abstracts of Land
Grants, Volume I, page 20, as follows: Deed 185, p. 37: Benton
Moore,
February 7, 1754 70 Acres in Bertie County on the S side of Ahoskie
Swamp joining Moore's Corner.........(bought 70 acres on the south side
of Ahoskie Swamp adjoining Moore’s corner.)
1758. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 31-(49). Benten Moore
is a
witness to a transfer by Thomas (x) Walker of Bertie County to Thomas
Walker Jr. April 1, 1758. 65 Pounds 15 Shillings Proclamation. 599 Acres
which said Thomas Walker had purchased from John Jones, "where
Bertie Court House formerly used to be." Witnesses are Samuel
Walker, Benten Moore, Jacob Lasker. April Court 1758. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
1758. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 34-(53). Benten Moore
is a
witness to a transfer by Thomas (x) Walker of Bertie County to son
Samuel Walker of same. April 1, 1758. Deed of gift. All the land said
Thomas Walker purchased from John Bazemore, on north side of Ahotskey
Swamp. Witnesses are Thomas Walker, Jun., Benten
Moore, Jacob Lasker.
April Court 1758. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
IID. Richard Moore
ca 1675 - will proved Feb
1739/40 Bertie Co. Ct.
jurat: Phillip Smith and Robt. Harris
exs: sons - Jno Moor and Richard Moore
wife was Alice
1. John Moore ca 1700 - will
proved May Ct 1854 Bertie
Co
2. Richard Moore
- will proved Feb Ct 1748/9 Bertie Co
16 Jul 1716 Richard Moore bought 200 acres on NS
Morattock River from Thomas Avent.
18 Sep 1735 Richard Myrick to Richard
Moore, Sen.-300 acres (formerly belonging to Jonathon Davis & Thomas
Avent) was granted unto Charles Kimble, it being the remaining part of
Kimbles survey for 530 acres dated 1 Apr 1723 adj.
to John Moor' land bought of Thomas Avent for 230 acres.
(May court 1737)
17 Nov 1736 Richard Moore, Sen. bought 640 acres on
NS of Moratuck River adj. to Thomas Evans on
Stoney Creek, being land granted to John Gaddy 1 Mar 1719.
Richard Moore died Feb 1739, the father of John &
Richard, both sons qualified as executors of father's will.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 120. There is a record of Richard
Moore being a witness to a transfer by Robert Green of Surry County,
Virginia, to George Norwood. August 11, 1729, 12 Pounds for 8 Acres on
Northside of Morrattuck River adjacent to John Spar(?), Henry Jones.
Land called "Mount Royall’. Part of 640 Acres grant to Jacob
Colson. Witnesses John Green, Richard Moore. August Court 1729, Thomas
Crew D. C/C.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 122. There is a record of Richard
Moore being a witness to a transfer by John Green to Richard Pace,
Junior. August 11, 1729. 20 Pounds for 440 Acres on Northside of
Moratuck River at Wheeler’s Mill Swamp. To "include the bounds of
patent dated March 1, 1719…." Witnesses are Thomas Avent and
Richard Moore. August Court 1729. Thomas Crew D. C/C.
1729. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 144. There is a record of Richard
Moore being a witness to a transfer by Thomas Avent of Surry County,
Virginia to Richard Merrick August 11, 1729. 5 Pounds for 100 Acres on
Northside of Morattuck River. Witnesses are Richard Moore and John
Green. August Court 1729. Thomas Crew D. C/C.
1730. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 221. George Smith to Richard
Moore. May 12, 1730. 40 Pounds for 600 Acres on Northside of Roquis
Creek. Adjacent John Goreham. Witnesses are John Sutton and John
Edwards. May 12, 1730. Thomas Hansford D. C/C. (bought 600 acres on the
north sidee of Roquis Creek, adjacent to John Goreham.)
1736. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 115. Richard Myrick and wife
Elizabeth to Richard Moor (Moore), Sen. September 18, 1736. 60 Pounds
for 240 Acres on Northside Roanoke adjacent Thomas Avant. By patent
granted February 24, 1729. Witnesses are Richard Cuerton, jurat, William
Avent, Thomas Avent, jurat. May Court 1737. John Wynns D. C/C. (bought
240 acres on the north side of the Roanoke River adjacent Thomas Avant;
land granted by patent to Richard Myrick on February 24, 1729.)
1735. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 117. Richard Myrick and wife
Elizabeth to Richard Moore, Sen. September 18, 1735. 60 Pounds for 300
acres (land that I bou’t of Jonathan Davis and Thomas Avent and was
granted by Patent unto Charles Kimble, it being the remaining part of
Kimble’s Survey…for (530 Acres) dated the first of April 1723…."
Adjacent John Moor’s land bought of Thomas Avent for 230 acres.
Witnesses are Richard Cuerton, jurat, William Avent, Thomas Avent, jurat.
May Court 1737. John Wynns D. C/C. (bought 300 acres, which was land
that Richard Myrick had bought from Jonathan Davis and Thomas Avent and
being the remaining part of Kimble’s survey and granted by patent to
Charles Kimble for 530 acres on April 1, 1723, adjacent to the 230 acres
purchased by John Moore from Thomas Avent
1736. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 119. James Balfour and Wife
Elizabeth of Hanover County, Virginia to Richard Moor, Sen. November 17,
1736. 20 Pounds for 640 Acres on Northside Moratuck River adjacent
Thomas Evans on Stoney Creek. Being land that was granted Capt. John
Gaddy by patent for 640 acres dated March 1, 1719. Witnesses are Buckley
Kimbrough, jurat, William Wesston, Elizabeth Kimbrough. May Court 1737.
*. (purchased 640 acres on north side of Moratuck River (Roanoke River)
adjacent Thomas Evans on Stoney Creek, and being land that was granted
Captain John Gaddy by patent for 640 acres dated March 1, 1719.)
1739. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 105. John Moor to Richard Moor.
February 13, 1739. Gift. 200 Acres "John Moor son of Richard Moor
late Dec’d…and Richard Moor son of Richard Moor aforesaid…"
land on Northside Morattoak River. Being land late Richard Moor bought
of Thomas Avent by deed dated July 16, 1716."… and is Manor
Plantation Richard Moor now lives on …" Wit: P(?) Smith, Robert
Harris. February Court 1739. *. (Given 200 acres on the north side of
the Morattoak River (Roanoke River) by his brother, John Moore, and this
was land his father, Richard Moore, bought from Thomas Avent on July 16,
1716, and is the manor plantation that Richard Moore now lives on.)
1739/40. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 109. John Moor to Richard
Moor. February 10, 1739/40. Gift. 120 Acres "Between John Moor son
of Richard Moor Late Dec’d…and Richard Moor son of aforesaid Richard
Moor…" adjacent Richard Moor’s present manor house plantation.
Witnesses are P. Smith, Robert Harris, February Court 1739. *. (Given
120 acres on the north side of the Morattoak River (Roanoke River) by
his brother, John Moore, and this land is adjacent to the manor house
plantation that Richard Moore now lives on.)
1741. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 277. John Moor and Richard Moor
to William Acock. July 5, 1741. 80 Pounds for 640 Acres on Northside
Moratuck River adjacent Thomas Avent on Stoney Creek. Land granted by
patent to John Gaddis dated March 5, 1719. Witnesses are William
Shorter, John Brown, Elizabeth Shorter, Thomas Pace, jurat, Thomas Avent.
August Court 1741. *. (Sell 640 acres on north side of Moratuck River
(Roanoke River) adjacent Thomas Avent on Stoney Creek, and which land
was granted by patent to John Gaddis dated March 5, 1719.)
III.
John Moore
17xx - 1754 in Bertie Co. NC blacksmith
son of Richard ex: Ephraim Weston
married Ann Edwards
dau of John Edwards who died ca 1742
1.Samuel Moore ca
1728 - 1794
married Elender
a. Elizabeth Moore
married Davis
b. Delilah Moore
married Woodard
c. Sarah Moore
married Parish
d. Molly Moore
married Harrell
e. Jerusha Moore
married Amerson
f. Elender Moore
g. Sintha Moore
h. Jemima Moore
1749. Bertie Deed Book G, Page 224. Samuel Moore is a witness to a
transfer by John Edwards to John Brogden, Jun. November 15, 1749. 30
Pounds for 340 Acres on Eastside Roquist Swamp adjacent to Phillip Walston, Jonathan
Standly, Coll. Cullen Pollock. Witnesses are Joseph Wymberly, Samuel Moore. November Court *. John Lovick C/C.
1802. Abstracts of Edgecombe Wills, Page 231-232. There is a will
of Samuel Moore, January 17, 1793. November Court
1794. Wife and Executor Elender, lend plantation, all land, 3 negroes for widowhood. Daughters:
Elizabeth Davis, Delilah Woodard, Sarah Parish, 5 Pounds each; Molly
Harrell, 5 Shillings, also lend I negro, reversion to her children at her
death. Daughters: Jerusha Amerson, Ellender, and Sintha Moore, I negro at
mother’s death; 1 negro shall choose his mistress among Molly Harrell,
Jerusha Amerson, Elender, Sintha and Jemima. Executor is William Amerson.
Witnesses are Ethelred Ruffin, Eli Amerson, James Johnston.
2. Mary Moore
bef 1739 -
married bef Mar 1754 Mr. Bell
3. John Moore
inv. 25 April 1789
a. Elizabeth Moore
b. Samuel Moore adm. gr 10 Feb 1795 to son William
married Anne
i. William Moore
ii. James Moore
iii. Benjamin Moore [still a minor in 1795]
c. Mary Moore
d. Ann Moore
married Jeremiah Dargan
e. Sarah Moore
married Hyman
f. John Moore
g. Prudence Moore inv. 18 Mar 1797 by Ephraim Weston Sr
John & brother Richard named executors in
father's will, Feb 1739.
10 Feb 1739 John to Richard: deed of gift, 120
acres adj. to Richard's present "Manor House Plantation"
13 Feb
1739, Richard Moore dec'd, deed of gift to sons, John & Richard, 200
acres on NS Morattock River, land bought of Thomas Avent dated 16 July
1716, where Richard now lives, Manor Plantation.
5 July 1741, John &
Richard Moore to William Aycock, 640 acres on NS Moratuck River adj. to
Thomas Avent on Stoney Creek (land granted to John Gaddis 5 Mar 1719).
5
Aug 1742 John Moore (blacksmith) to John Edwards 100 pds, for 100 acres on
Eastermost part of a plantation formerly belonging to John Edwards dec'd,
which contains 200 acres, which was equally divided betwisch the said
Edward's dec'd, & said Moore.
9 Feb 1747 John Moore, blacksmith, to
Ephriam Weston for 5 shillings, 150 acres on Cashy River at Bear Island,
adj. to William Collins.
11 Mar 1754, John Moore, blacksmith, (will) to wife
Ann, sons, Samuel, John, daughter Mary Bell.
5 Oct 1786 inventory of John Moore's will (dec'd
1754)- 7 heirs: Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary, Ann, Sarah, John, & Prudence.
1737. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 197. Thomas Jones and wife Anne
to John Moor (Moore),
blacksmith. February 13, 1737. 400 Pounds for 963
Acres (?) land in Bear Swamp near Kesia River. 423 Acres by patent dated
March 5, 1721/22. "The other containing five hundred and forty
acres contained by patent bearing date the 19th of January
1715". Witnesses are Jonathan Standley, William Standley. February
Court 1737. *. (bought 963 acres in Bear Swamp near Kesia River,
obtained by Thomas Jones by patent dated March 5, 1721/1722 (423 acres)
and by patent dated January 19, 1715 (540 acres); note that this entry
indicates that John Moore was a blacksmith.)
1739. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 66. John Moor is mentioned as a
witness and in the property description of a transfer by Pedegrove
Salsberry to Isaac Harrell. August 11, 1739. 7 Pounds for 140 Acres. On
Northside Maratuck River adjacent "Spiveys Line", William
Turner, John Moor, William Eason, Witnesses are Jacob Jernigan, John
Moor, William Bryant. May Court 1740, *. (John Moore has land on north
side of the Maratuck River (Roanoke River) adjacent "Spiveys
Line", William Turner, William Eason, and Pedegrove Salsberry (Issac
Harrell).
1739. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 105. John Moor to Richard
Moor.
February 13, 1739. Gift. 200 Acres "John Moor son
of Richard Moor
late Dec’d…and Richard Moor son of Richard Moor aforesaid…"
land on Northside Morattoak River. Being land late Richard Moor bought
of Thomas Avent by deed dated July 16, 1716."… and is Mannor
Plantation Richard Moor now lives on …" Wit: P(?) Smith, Robert
Harris. February Court 1739. *. (Transfer by gift of land on the north
side of the Morattoak River (Roanoke River) that Richard Moore had
bought from Thomas Avent by deed dated July 16, 1716, by John Moore to
his brother, Richard Moore.)
1739/40. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 109. John Moor to Richard
Moor. February 10, 1739/40. Gift. 120 Acres "Between John Moor son
of Richard Moor Late Dec’d…and Richard Moor son
of aforesaid Richard
Moor…" adjacent Richard Moor’s present manor house plantation.
Witnesses are P. Smith, Robert Harris, February Court 1739. *. (Transfer
by gift of 120 acres adjacent to Richard Moore’s present manor house
plantation, by John Moore to his brother, Richard
Moore.)
1740. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 122. John Moor
is mentioned as a
witness to the transfer by Robert Ellis to Phillip Smith. February 9,
1740. 25 Pounds for 300 Acres. Adjacent Emanuel Rogers, Phillip Smith,
"Late John Gray’s Land", Phillip Smith, "Robert Ellis
Dec’d.". Witnesses are Robert Harris, jurat, John Willey, John
Moor. February Court 1739. *.
1739. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 207. John Moor is mentioned in
the property description to a transfer by Joshua Wilkinson to Mary Hary
(Hardee). July 21, 1739, 20 Pounds for 100 Acres on Northeast Side of
Kesiah River adjacent John
Moore, Stewart, Barber, and Williams.
Witnesses are Joseph Hardee, jurat, Mary Hardee, Charles Hardee. May
Court 1741, Benjamin Hill C/C. (John Moore has land on the northeast
side of the Kesiah River, near Stewart, Barber, Williams and Mary Hardy
(Joshua Wilkinson).
1741. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 277. John Moor and Richard Moor
to William Acock. July 5, 1741. 80 Pounds for 640 Acres on Northside
Moratuck River adjacent Thomas Avent on Stoney Creek. Land granted by
patent to John Gaddis dated March 5, 1719. Witnesses are William
Shorter, John Brown, Elizabeth Shorter, Thomas Pace, jurat, Thomas Avent.
August Court 1741. *. (John Moore and Richard Moore transfer 640 acres
on north side of Moratuck River (Roanoke River) adjacent to Thomas Avent
on Stoney Creek, which land had been granted by patent to John Gaddis on
March 5, 1719.)
1742. Bertie Deed Book F, Page 385. John Moor, blacksmith, to
John Edwards. August 5, 1742. 100 Pounds for 100 Acres on Eastermost
part of a plantation formerly belonging to John Edwards Dec’d. which
contained 200 Acres "…which was equally divided betwisch the said
Edwards Dec’d and the said Moor…" Witnesses are Thomas Whitmell,
Joh Hill. November Court 1742. Henry Delon C/C. (Sell the 100 acres
which was the easternmost part of a plantation formerly belonging to
John Edwards, deceased, which contained 200 acres.)
1747. Bertie Deed Book G, Page 35. John Moor and Rachel Moor are
witnesses to a transfer by Epaphroditus Moore to Bryan Daughtry (Daughtree)
of Nancemond County, Virginia. August 11, 1747. 6 pounds 10 Shillings
for 340 Acres. By Patent granted to Moor April 20, 1745 on Northside
Powels Pocoson at Buck Branch. Witnesses: John Moor, Rachel Moor. August
Court 1747.
1747. Bertie Deed Book G, Page 90. John Moor, blacksmith to
Ephraim Weston. February 9, 1747. 5 Shillings for 150 Acres on Cashy
River at Bear Island. Adjacent William Collins. Witnesses are Thomas
Castellaw and Henry Walston. February Court 1747. (Sell 150 acres on
Cashy river at Bear Island, adjacent William Collins).
1748. Bertie Deed Book G, Page 103. John Moore is a witness to a
transfer by Michael Hill to James Castellaw. January 22, 1748. 500
Pounds for 640 Acres on Northside of Cashy River on Eastermost Branch,
Witnesses are John Moore, Thomas Castellaw, and Henry Walston. February
Court 1747. *.
1749. Bertie Deed Book G, Page 212. John Moor is mentioned in
the property description of a transfer by Joshua Wilkinson to James
Bullock. August 1, 1749. 32 Pounds for 200 Acres at head of Isaac Creek
commonly known as Walstons or Hokeirs Creek. Adjacent John Williams,
John Moor. Witnesses are Walter Sessums, John Cook. August Court 1749.
*. (John Moore owned land on the north side of the Cashy River at the
head of Isaac Creek, commonly known as Walstons or Hokeirs Creek,
adjacent or near to John Williams, Joshua Wilkinson (James Bullock).
Will of John Moor 11 Mar 1754
- proved May Ct 1754 --" being very sick and weak of body. . "
My wife Ann Moor may enjoy my whole estate during her lifetime or
widowhood, and if she marries she may have one-third of the whole, except
for 150 acres of land which I give to my daughter Mary Bell, lying between
my dwelling plantation and the wading place over the Horse Spring Branch.
Son Samuell Moor -200 acres on the Great Duck Pond. Son John Moor - my
dwelling plantation with 200 acres adjoining. Remaining land to my sons
Samuell and John.
Ex. wife, Ephraim Weston
Wit: Stephen [SE] Evans, Ann [x] Evans, Joseph Hardy
1756. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 233. John Moor is mentioned in
the property description of a transfer by James Bullock to John Weston.
*. 25 Pounds for 200 Acres. On Northside Cashie River adjacent John
Williams, John Moor at Isaac Creek to Wolf Pitt Branch adjacent John
Williams. Witnesses are Joseph Wimberly, Isaac Wimberly. January Court
1756. *. (John Moore owned land on the north side of Cashy River at the
head of Isaac Creek, commonly known as Walstons or Hokeirs Creek,
adjacent or near to John Williams, Joshua Wilkinson (James Bullock).
1757. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 379. John Moor is mentioned in
the property description of a transfer by John Western to Thomas Slatter.
January 25, 1757. 20 Pounds for 200 Acres on Northside Cashy adjacent
John Williams, John Moor at Isaac’s Creek. Witnesses are Benjamin
Wynns, David Rice. January Court 1757. (John Moore owned land on the
north side of Cashy River at the head of Isaac Creek, commonly known as
Walstons or Hokeirs Creek, adjacent or near to John Williams, Joshua
Wilkinson (James Bullock).
1761. Bertie Deed Book K, Page 315-(67). John Moore is a witness
to the transfer by Elias (X) Hodges of Beaufort County to Thomas Pugh of
Bertie County. January 2, 1761. 268 Pounds Virginia. 380 Acres which was
given by the will of Robert Hodges to his daughter Sarah Caine and
conveyed by said Sarah and her husband John Caine to Elias Hodges 22
December 1753, joining Rockquis, Samuel Harris, Flag Branch. Witnesses
are William Williams, John Moore. April Court 1761.
1760. Bertie Deed Book K, Page 333-(84). John Moore of Hertford
County to Jones Griffin of same. October 6, 1760. 38 Pounds
Proclamation. 200 Acres on Westside of Fort Branch, joining Cow Branch.
Witnesses are William Driver, Thomas Cason, William Sumner. July Court
1761. CC: Benjamin Wynns. (Sell 200 acres on the west side of Fort
Branch, joining Cow Branch).
IIIB.
Richard Moore will proved Feb Ct 1748/9
wife
Elisabeth
1.
John Moore will proved May Ct 1754
wife Elizabeth [she married 2nd Thomas Kimsey]
a. Benjamin Moore will proved Nov Ct 1780
wife Elisabeth [she married 2nd Wilson Liscomb]
i. Pricilla Moore
married bef April 1793 Joshua Spivey
ii. Sarah Moore
b. Ann Moore
IV. John Moore
ca 1750 in NC - 1802 in Bertie Co.NC
married ca 1780 in Bertie Co.
NC Sarah Hendricks died 1817 in Bertie Co. NC
list from Angie
King & her cousin Betty
1. William Moore
2. Thomas Moore [under 21 in 1810]
married Rebecca Stepp
desc of Robert Flake and Elizabeth
3. James Moore [under 21 in 1810]
4. Samuel Moore [under 21 in 1816]
5. Jeremiah Moore [died ca 1818]
married Margaret
6. Sarah Moore
married John Harrison
7. Elizabeth Moore
married John Mohun
8. John Moore [believed died before 1816 without heirs]
V. Thomas Moore 1788 in NC- 1841 in Van Buren
Co. Tennessee
married Rebecca Stepp 1790
NC - 1888 White Co. TN
a. Fredrick M. Moore of Green County NC d: WFT Est
1856-1888
-
Joseph Moore.
(1). 1724. James Williams to Joseph Moore. May 11, 1724. 20 Shillings
for 35 Acres on Little Roquess Swamp adjacent Samuel Herring. Witnesses
John Hart and Needham Bryan. November Court 1724. (bought 35 acres on
Little Roquess Swamp adjacent Samuel Herring).
(2). 1726/27. Bertie Deed Book B, Page 245. There is a Joseph Moore
who is a witness to a transfer by William Gray to Robert Hodges. 80
Pounds for 180 Acres on Northeast Side of Little Roquis Swamp. Adjacent
James William, Richard Milton. Witnesses are John Gray, Joseph Moor.
March Court. *.*.
(3). 1730. Bertie Deed Book C, Page 321. Joseph Moore and Ann Moore
are witnesses to a transfer by Henry Overstreet and wife Ann to Abraham
Sheppard (Sepherd). November 10, 1730. 130 Pounds for 235 Acres
"lying back of a survey of Martin Gardner" on southside of
Cashy Swamp and Eastside of Roquist Swamp. Witnesses are Joseph Moore,
Ann Moore, Thomas Whipple. *, *.
(4). *, Bertie Deed Book C, Page 326. John Edwards, Sen. and wife
Mary to John Moore. *, 25 Pounds for 100 Acres on Turkey Swamp "…on
Eastermost side of John Edwards plantation…." Said plantation
contains 200 acres. Witnesses are James Castelaw, Jonathan Standley, and
Henry Edwards. *. *. John Edwards and wife Mary gave a Power of Attorney
to Matthew Edwards on February 1, 1730 to acknowledge sale of 100 acres
on Turkey Swamp to John Moore that is recorded at Bertie Deed Book C,
Page 327. (bought 100 acres on Turkey Swamp on the eastermost side of
John Edwards plantation, which contains 200 acres).
(5). 1733/34. Bertie Deed Book D, Page 46. Joseph Moore is mentioned
in the property description of a transfer by Timoth Ryall to Needham
Bryan (Bryant). February 11, 1733/34. 15 Pounds for 200 acres on
Northside Flaggy Run. Adjacent John Harrell, Joseph Moor. Witnesses are
John Harrell, jurat, John Harrett, Jun. John borefield. February Court
1733. John Wynns D. C/C. (Joseph Moore has land on the north side of
Flaggy Run adjacent John Harrell, Needham Bryant (Timothy Ryall)).
(6). 1735. Bertie Deed Book D, Page 152. Joseph Moor is a witness to
a transfer by Henry Overstreet to Theophillis Pugh of Nansemond County,
Virginia. May 10, 1735. 800 Pounds for 150 Acres plus 50 Acres plus
chattels. (1) On Appletree Swamp adjacent William Jones, Henry Jarnagan.
(2) 50 Acres at head of roques 93) 150 Acres ‘whereon Ann Overstreet
doth now live." The 150 Acres purchased of William Jones and Henry
Jarnaman. The 50 acres purchased of Robert Radford. In addition 2 Negros
named Peter & Jamy; 20 head cattle and hoggs; 100 head of hoggs.
Witnesses are Jame Millikin, Joseph Moor, John Kirkpatrick. May Court
1735. *.
(7). 1734. Bertie Deed Book D, Page 164. Joseph Moor is mentioned as
a witness to a transfer by John Lee to Thomas Sprite. October 19, 1734.
80 Pounds for 300 Acres. On Northside Connehoe Creek. Part of a grant to
John Lee dated September 28, 1730 (?) adjacent William Averit land which
was ‘bought out of the same patent." Witnesses are Joseph Moor,
jurat, John Ballard (?), Robert Butler. May Court 1735. John Wynns D.
C/C.
(8). 1753. Abstracts of Wills of Edgecombe County, page 230, has a
record of the will of Joseph Moore, February 15, 1753. February Court
1757. Wife and Executor Ann, Sons and Executors: Joseph, plantation in
Edgecombe County on Little Swamp, also plantation in Bertie County on
Rockquies Swamp where William Bryant formerly lived; James, 100 Acres
land bought of William McGee on South Side of Conetoe Pocosin; Hodges,
100 Acres Land on North Side of Conohoe Swamp; Jesse, Plantation on Mill
Branch and Montgomery’s line wheron I live; Ezekiel and Jesse to have
my water mill. Son-in-law: (unnamed), tract of land on Conetoe Swamp;
Daughters: Ann MaGee, Martha Hinton, Celia Moore. All children get
negroes. Melia Moore. Witnesses are Elizabeth Williams, Mary Whitmell,
and William Williams.
(9). 1758. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 71-(111). John (x) Brown
gentlemen of Bertie County to Joseph Moore, planter of same. 24 August
1758. 40 Pounds proclamation. 157 acres. Witnesses are James Sparkman,
Joshua Lee. October Court 1758. CC: Benjamin Wynns. (This is the son of
Joseph Moore, who buys 157 acres)
(10). 1775. Abstracts of Edgecombe County Wills, Page 230. There is a
will for Joseph Moore, who is apparently the son of the earlier Joseph
Moore listed in Bertie County. October 6, 1775. January Court 1776. Wife
Ann, lend plantation where I live and that which joins it purchased of
James Dunlop and 3 negroes; remaining negroes to be hired out for
benefit of wife, etc. Bequeath 500 Pounds for her pocket money. Each
trustee or Executor to be paid 100 Pounds Proc. money. 200 Pounds to the
poor. Zekel Moore, tract whereon he lives, 1 negro and 100 Pounds.
Joseph Moore, son of James Moore, 100 Pounds. Henry Irwin, son of Henry
Irwin of Tarboro, 100 Pounds. Polly Toole, 50 Pounds. Henry Irwin Toole,
Executor, to use remainder of income to relieve and support any poor of
the Church of England, not being dissenters for 10 years. Executors are
William Williams of Martin County, Henry Irwin, Henry Irwin Toole, James
Moore. Witnesses are Geraldu Toole, Mary Toole, and Jiney Toole.
(11). 1775. Abstracts of Edgecombe County Wills, Page 231. There is
also a mention of the will for Joseph Moore, October 7, 1775 (?).
January Court, 1778. Nunc. Will, Leaving wife (unnamed), household
goods, crop, etc. Statement sworn to before Robert Bignall. Proved by
oath of Henry Irwin.
e. Maurice Moore.
(1). 1721/22 There is a Maurice Moore who is a witness to a deed in
1722 in Bertie County, North Carolina, as follows in Deed Bertie Deed
Book A, Page 19: James Anderson of Bath County to John Gray (Capt.),
March 3, 1721/22, 400 acres Northside of Morattock River in Occoneche
Neck.
(2). 1725. There is a M. Moore who is listed as signing a grant by
the Lord Proprietors to George Powell. April 1, 1725, Grant 124 Acres
East Side Ahoskey Swamp adjacent Peter Parker, Leonard Langston. "…being
due for importation…" 50 Acres per person. Signed: William Reed,
Esq., President of Council and Commander in Chief of Our Province.
Richard Sanderson, Francis Forster, M. Moore, J. Lovick. Recorded in
Secretary Office. J. Lovick, Secretary.
(2). 1723. There is a M. Moore who is listed as signing a grant by
the Lord Proprietors to John Hobson. April 1, 1723, Grant 190 Acres
North Side Rocquiss Swamp adjacent William Smith, Francis Hobson, James
Castellaw. "…being due for importation of persons at 50 Acres per
person. Signed: . J. Lovick, Secretary., M. Moore, William Reed, Richard
Sanderson, Francis Forster.
(4). 1723. There is a M. Moore who is listed as signing a grant by
the Lord Proprietors to William Roads. April 1, 1723, Grant 640 "…according
to one great Deed of Grant, bearing the first day of May anno Domini
1668, given unto our County of Albemarle, …doe hereby grant Roads…a
tract of land containing six hundred and forty acres…." On
Westside Cypress Swamp at Coll. Maul’s corner. For importation of
persons: 50 acres/ person, Rent of 1 shilling a year to be paid 29th
September. Provided he "plant or cause to be planted within three
years." Signed: Wm. Reed, Esq. President of "councel."
Witnesses: J. Lovick, Francis Foster, M. Moore, Richard Sanderson.
Secretary’s Office. J. Lovick, Secretary.
- Arther Moore.
(1). 1752. There is a land record involving Arthur Moore as helping
survey land for Jesse Moore in Beufort County, North Carolina, in 1752,
which is recorded in Hofmann, The Granville District of North Carolina
1748-1763; Abstracts of Land Grants, Volume I, page 29 -- Deed 273, p. 59:
September 5, 1754, Jesse MOORE 440 Acres in Beaufort County adjoining
William Stancil, Arthur MOORE and the swamp....Surveyed November 28, 1752.
Among the chain carriers (assisting in the surveying) were Arthur MOORE
and Thomas Bonner.
(2). 1754. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 141. Arthur Moore is a witness to
the transfer by Thomas Bonner to James Byrum. September 12, 1754. 40
Shillings for 100 Acres on Kisshy Road. Witnesses are Moses Bonner and
Arthur Moore, February Court, 1755. *.
(3). 1755. In David B Gammon's Abstracts of Wills of Bertie County, NC,
1722-1774 there is a will for Thomas Bonner of November 11, 1755—mentions
son, Thomas Bonner, daughter, Esther MOORE, son Henry Bonner, son Moses
Bonner and three other married daughters. Amongst the witnesses is Arthur
MOORE.
(4). 1756. In the Moore News, Volume II, Issue 32 - B, Page 4 (July 2,
1997), there some information from Judy Cardwell (JudySCard@aol.com), who
is researching her Bonner family and located a will of Thomas Bonner,
1756, Bertie County, North Carolina that mentions a daughter Esther
marrying a More and it is witnessed by Arthur Moor.
(5). 1758. There is a record of an event involving an Arthur Moore that
took place in December 22, 1758, in the Granville District of North
Carolina, which is recorded in Saunders, Colonial North Carolina, Volume 5
(1752-1759), page 1090, as follows: "Arthur Moore had entered a piece
of land with Col. Halton, in the time of his being Earl Granville's agent;
that he could not get the land surveyed till Col. Halton and Mosely both
died after which he applied to Col. Corbin, entered the land with him and
paid him the entry; that Mr. Corbin then told him to get it surveyed
within twelve months, and he should have a deed for the land; that he had
it surveyed and applied for his deed within the time; that there had been
a deed for the same land to one Becton; to which Mr. Corbin replied that
Becton's deed was a different piece of land; however, would not make out a
deed for Moore who was afterwards sued in ejectment by Becton and
judgement was had against him on Becton's producing a deed executed by Mr.
Corbin for the same land, and Moore turned out of possession and
imprisoned for near two months till he could pay the costs of the
suit."
(6). 1759. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 104-(168). Ar. Moore is a witness
to a transfer by Thomas (x) Walker of Berite County to John Walker of
same. January 19, 1759. 40 Pounds. 240 acres which said Thomas Walker had
purchased from Simon Homes on south side of Ahotskey Swamp. Witnesses are
Jacob Lasher, Bryan Hare, Ar. Moore. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
(7). 1759. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 105-(169). Arthur Moore is a
witness and Benton Moore is mentioned in the property description of the
transfer by Christopher Hollamon and Amos Hinton of Bertie County to
Thomas Walker of same. 26 Pounds. 200 Acres (messuage), joining Benton
Moore, Cashy. Witnesses are Bryan Hare, Ar. Moor, William Williford.
January Court 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
(8). 1759. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 159-(264). Arther Moore and Moses
Moore are listed as witnesses to the transfer by William Bird of Bertie
County to Joseph Farmer of same. March 30, 1759. 10 Pounds Virginia. 100
Acres (messuage), joining Sequea Swamp, William Bird, Joseph Farmer, where
Thomas Parker lived. Witnesses are Arther Moore, William Williford, Moses
Moore. April Court 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
(9). 1759. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 197-(350). Arthur Moore is a
witness to the transfer by William Birde cooper and his wife Ann(X) of
Bertie County to their son Joel Byrd of same. July 17, 1759. Deed of gift.
100 Acres (messuage) on north side of Ahotskey Swamp, joining Spring
Branch, William Byrd. Witnesses are Charles Roberts, Arthur Moore, Jacob
Lasker. July Court 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
(10). 1758. Bertie Deed Book K, Page 409-(182). Arthur Moore is a
witness to a transfer by John Baker, Esqr. Sheriff of Bertie County to
James Wood of same. October 25, 1758. James jones brought suit against
Moses Tompson for 6 pounds 17shillings 9 ½ pence proclamation. Said
Thomson "broke jail" and afterwards conveyed land to William
Outlaw. Said James Jones by his attorney Blake Baker asked for judgment
against said land. Thus for 17 Pounds 10 Shillings Proclamation. 300 Acres
as by a deed from Jesse Wood to said Thompson November 8, 1754. Witnesses
are Benjamin Wynns, James Cary Jr. Arthur Moore. CC: John Johnston.
g. Nathan Moore.
(1). 1726. Bertie Deed Book B, Page 267. There is a reference in the
property description to Nathan Moore in a transfer of land by John
Stancill and wife Sarah to Edmond Smithwick. January 12, 1726. 30 Pounds
for 100 Acres on Kisah Neck adjacent Nathan Moore, known as "Deer
Hall". "…she being first privately examined as by an act of
assembly of this province…" Witnesses John Gardner, Thomas Bryant.
North Carolina Court October 3, 1727. C. Gale C. J. Test. Edward Mashborne
D. C/C. Witnesses to the private examination being: Elizabeth Clayton and
John Gardner.
(2). 1733. Bertie Deed Book D, Page 122. Nathan Moor is mentioned in
the property description of a transfer by Martin Cromen to James
Castellaw. May 8, 1733. 20 Pounds for 200 acres on Cashy River. By patent
granted Nathan Moor and by him sold to Cromen and recorded in Chowan
Precinct. Witnesses are Thomas Kearney, jurat, William Kenneday, Sollmon
Alston. August Court 1734.
(3). 1760. Bertie Deed Book K, Page 331_(82). There is a reference to
Nathan Moore in the property description of a transfer by Henry King of
Hertford County to Charles King of Bertie County. September 1, 1760. 5
Pounds (no acres), joining Broad Branch, Nathan Moore, said Henry King.
Witnesses are Mary King, Henry King. July Court 1761. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
- Elizabeth Moor, wife of John Pace.
(1). 1739. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 480. William Pace and John Pace and
Elizabeth Moor. "Relict of John Pace late of Bertie County Dec’d.
to John Corlew of Yorkhumton Parish of York County, Virginia. August 13,
1739. 35 Pounds 5 Shillings for 200 Acres on Southside Roanoke River. On
Southside of a grant to John Pace late of Bertie. Adjacent to Daniel
Crawley, Coll. William Little, John Lews (Laws?), William Pace. This is a
one year lease. "to be fully ended…& paying unto (them)…the
rent of one year of Indian Corn at the feast of St. Michaell the arch
angel…" Witnesses are A. Giles, jurat, Thomas Vince, Sarah Mims.
August Court 1739. *.
(2). 1739. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 482, William Pace and John Pace and
Elizabeth Moor, Relect of John Pace, Dec’d, to John Corlew of
Yorkhampton Parish in York County, Virginia. August 14, 1739. 25 Pounds 5
Shillings for 200 Acres (Land described above) Witnesses: A. Giles, jurat,
Thomas Vince, Sarah Mims, August Court 1739. *.
- Augustus Moore.
(1). 1739. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 539. There is a mention of Augustus
Moore as a witness to a transfer by Nathaniel Platt & Wife Martha to
Roland Williams. April 18, 1739. 37 Pounds for 100 Acres. At Ocheneche
Neck a Cypress Branch adjacent William Brown, and Robert Sims. Witnesses
are _______ Watford, Augustus Moore, jurat, John Cotton. November Court
1739.
- Aaron Moor.
(1). 1753. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 9. Aaron Moore is a witness to a
transfer by John Hill, Sheriff of Bertie, to Robert Peel of Northhampton
County. August 14, 1753. 20 Pounds for * Acres. Land adjacent John Jones,
Edward Howard on Eastside of Ahoskey Swamp. Being the same land that
Theophilus Pugh bought of Robert Rogers on March 14, 1739. The witnesses
are William Moore, David Dickinson, Aaron
Moore. November Court 1753.
Samuel Ormes C/C.
(2). 1753. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 11. John Hill, Sheriff of Bertie to
Aaron Moor. August 14, 1753. 56 Pounds for 250 Acres Being the land that
Theophilus Pugh purchased of John Perry. Witnesses are William Moore,
David Dickinson, Robert Peel. November Court 1753. *.
(3). 1753. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 95. Aaron Moore is a witness to the
transfer by John Hill, Sheriff of Bertie, to William Moor
of Nansemond
County, Virginia. August 14, 1753. 62 Pounds for 640 Acres. Sale of lands
of Theophilus Pugh land formerly belonging to John Beverly & Robert
Beverly and sold to Pugh. December 11, 1738. Witnesses are Robert Peele,
David Dickinson, Aaron Moore. May Court 1754. Samuel Ormes C/C.
(4). 1755. Bertie Deed Book H, Page 151. Aaron Moore
to John Minshaw
(Minshew) of Chowan County. March 1, 1755. 30 Pounds for 300 Acres in
Cashy Swamp by patent to John Rasberry February 4, 1725. Adjacent Joseph
Howard, ____ Parker. Witnesses are Marte Brickell, John Brickell. April
Court 1755. Benjamin Wynns C/C.
l. Edward Moore. (this is a different Edward Moore than the earlier
Edward Moore who had died by 1757 as indicated by the deeds recorded at
Bertie Deed Book H, Pages 449 and 450).
(1). 1759. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 99-(160). Edward Moore is listed as
a witness to the transfer by Dempsey (x) Grant to Mickael King of Baufort
County. 10 Pounds. 100 Acres which had bee a deed to John Gray who
conveyed it to James Parker who conveyed it to Dempsey Grant, joining
Broad Branch, William King. Witnesses are Edward Moore, John Chrisp
(Crisp). January Court 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
(2). 1762. Bertie Deed Book K, Page 393-(163). Cullen Pollok of Bertie
County to Edward Moore of same. June 10, 1762. Deed of gift. 104 Acres,
joining Flatt Swamp, Todds Branch, John Cake. Witnesses are Edward King,
Riben Fields. July Court 1762. CC: John Johnston. This Edward Moore may be
related to James Moore who lived close to Cullen Pollok.
- George Moore.
(1). 1758. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 106-(170). George Moye, John (x)
Moye, George Moor of Beaufort County to William Cowand of Bertie County.
25 July 1758. 8 Pounds proclamation. 50 Acres which was part of the land
Smithwick Gardner purchased from William Bently, on north side of Cut
Sypress Creek, joining John Ward, said Bently, Maning. Witnesses are John
Ward, Luke Ward, Rebeckah Ward. Janurary Court 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
In the later transfer of this land by William Coward recorded at Bertie
Deed Book I, Page 131-(215), the land is described as joining William
Bently, John Ward, Roanoke River.
- Moses Moore.
(1). 1759. Bertie Deed Book I, Page 159-(264). Arther Moore and
Moses
Moore are listed as witnesses to the transfer by William Bird of Bertie
County to Joseph Farmer of same. March 30, 1759. 10 Pounds Virginia. 100
Acres (messuage), joining Sequea Swamp, William Bird, Joseph Farmer, where
Thomas Parker lived. Witnesses are Arther Moore, William Williford,
Moses
Moore. April Court 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns.
(2). 1802. Abstracts of Edgecombe County Wills, Page 231. There is a
will for Moses Moore, April 2, 1802. May Court 1802. Wife:
Susanna, lend
120 Acres South Side of Tyancokey Swamp, also 1 negro, for widowhood;
stock cattle, tools, furniture and $5. Son: George, $1 silver beside that
already given him. William, son of George, and wife Elizabeth, $100
silver. Sons: Hartwell, Joseph, Moses, Mark, John, $100 silver each. All
land divided between latter 4 sons. Daughters: Nancy, Elizabeth, Rebecca,
Esther, $24 each. Executors are LaMon Ruffin, Simeon Horn, Dempsey
Jenkins, Mark Dillard. Witnesses are H. Haywood, Ethelred Ruffin, Samuel
Handby.
Titus Moore.
(1). 1735/36. Bertie Deed Book E, Page 42. John Moore to Titus Moore.
March 21, 1735/36. 12 Pounds 10 Shillings for 100 Acres. Part of a
conveyance made over by Theophillis Williams to Joseph Ballard dated March
1, 1727/28. Witnesses are Thomas Harrell, George House, and Henry Averey.
November Court 1736. *.
Ref: research by Mike Hirsch
Records Prior to 1767 relevant to the North Carolina
Origins of Arthur Moore in present day Hertford and Bertie Counties, North
Carolina
Tax
List 1757 Bertie County
on list taken by John Brickell
John Moore & Negro's Buck and Sue -3
on list taken by John Brown
James Moore - NM Ceaser and Mingo; NW Mugge -4
Benton Moore, Arthur Moore, Charles Jones -3
on list taken by Jno Hill
Aaron Moore - 3
Mary Moore - 5
on list taken by Joseph Barradaill
Benton More
Charles Jones
on list taken by Jos. Jordon
Samll. Moore and his bro. Jno and Mullattoes David James and Hestor James
-4
on list taken by Thomas Pugh
James Moon[Moore] one white -1 and three blacks -3
on list sworn bef. me Jos. Jordan, JP
Elizabeth More
1787
NC Census Bertie County
of Capt Francis Pugh's Company
Agness Moore 2
1 1 -- 1
John
Moore
1 1 3 3 3
list taken by Hum Hardy Esq in Capt Moore's district
Jams
Moore
1 3 1 1 1
list taken by Andw Oliver in Capt Speller's district
Ephafroditus Moore 1 2 1 1 --
1790
Census Bertie County
Moon, John 2 3 3
-- 4
Moore, Titus 1 -- -- -- 17
"for L Collins -- -- -- -- 2
Moore, Moses 3 -- 8 -- 20
Moore, John 1 1 3 --
9
Moore, Agness 2 -- 1 -- ---
Moore, John 1 -- -- -- ----
Moore, Joseph 1 -- 1 -- ---
Moore, Samul 2 2 1 2 ---
Moore, Moses 1 2 7 -- 24
Moore, Joseph 1 -- 2 -- 5
1800 Census Bertie
County
Moore, William --- --- --- 1 ---
3 --- --- 1 --- 1 1
Moore, Joseph 3 ---
2 1 --- 2 -- --- 1 ---
--- ----
Moore, Titus 1
-- 1 1 --- -- 1 --- 1
--- 1 54
Moore, Moses --- --- --- 1
1 --- --- 4 --- --- --- 15
Moore, Ann ---
--- --- -- --- --- --- 1 --
1 -- ---
Moore, John --- --- --- 1
--- --- --- 1 -- --
--- 1
Moore, John --- --- --- 1
--- --- --- 1 -- ---
--- 1
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