Some Other Moore Families in Rockingham County

In the process of sorting out my Moore family in Rockingham County, I researched all with that surname.  The result was necessarily a wealth of information on other Moores who turned out to be either unrelated or whose relationship to my own couldn't be established.  I'm including them here in the hope that my notes might benefit other Rockingham County and/or Moore researchers.  Once again, some of these families may very well have been related to the Moores on Troublesome Creek.  Others were obviously not.  I leave it to the reader to decide. 

Many of these families have been constructed from circumstantial evidence.  The reader is cautioned to verify all relationships. 

There's a Moore DNA Project at  www.small-stuff.com/MOORE.

Thomas & Auvasti Moore of Wolf Island Creek

"Vashti" Moore, whose maiden name isn't known was born c. June 1774.[1]  Her tombstone gives the age at death as "69 ys 11 ms"; she died on 26 May 1844.

There seems to have been a connection between the Moores of Wolf Island and the Moores of Troublesome - in spite of Thomas having come into Rockingham from Granville County.  On the 1880 Census, son Hervey gave his c. 1802 birthplace as Granville County. Could Thomas have migrated from Dorchester to Granville to Rockingham?

1803: Thomas purchased 304 acres from Clement Whittmore that had formerly belonged to Isaac Cantrell, founder of Wolf Island Creek Baptist Church.[2]  Thomas was a minister at the Wolf Island Primitive Baptist Church[3]

4 Jun 1814: He purchased 3 acres for £1.18 from William Woolridge on both sides of Wolf Island Creek.  The witnesses were John Berry and Isaac Berry.[4]   For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

23 Feb 1816: He bought 193 acres from William Harrison for $400.  The parcel was located on both sides of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Abraham Philips, Jesse Harrison, and Gye Vermilion.  Witnesses: John Harrison and John Atkins.[5]

27 Feb 1816: He received a land grant #623 for 2½ acres on both sides of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Abraham Philips and David Herron.[6]

12 Dec 1817: Thomas purchased 27 acres for $40 from William (x) Harrison on the waters of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Abraham Philips and Berry Granger.  Witnesses: John (x) Harrison and Covington Simpson.[7]

23 Jan 1819: He sold 2½ acres on both sides of Wolf Island Creek to Thomas Miller.  Witnesses were [son] Lenard Moore, Joshu (x) Cantrell, and Shrieve.[8]  Daughter Delilah married Robert Shreve (b. 27 Apr 1806, son of Robert Shreve and Nancy Thompson, d. 4 Oct 1882).  He became pastor of the Wolf Island Primitive Baptist Church from 1835 to 1881, succeeding his father-in-law Thomas Moore.  Delilah died before 1850.[9]

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC:  1 male 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 over 45; 2 females under 10, 2 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 over 45; 8 slaves.[10]

18 Jul 1825: He purchased 143 acres for $143 from Asa Cantril and Thomas (x) and Elizabeth Steanman of Green County, KY.  This parcel was located on the south side of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Thomas Roach, Granger, and William Atkin.  There were no witnesses.[11]

28 Jul 1825: Thomas bought 135 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Samuel Young and John Harrison from Yancey and Ann Holman for $270.  Witnesses: A. Philips and Adam (x) Suits.[12]

6 Aug 1825: He purchased two tracts from the William Harrison estate on Wolf Island Creek from John and Rebecca Moberly, Abraham Vermilion, Nelson and Christy Pertle, James Vermilion, and Ann Vermilion of Rockingham and Benjamin Vermilion of Stokes: 1) 83 acres adjoining Shadrick Tucker, John Harrison, and 2) 13 acres.  The total price was $84.72.  Witnesses: James Sharp and B. Barham.[13]

31 Aug 1826: He sold 135 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Samuel Young, John Harrison, and John Harris to William C. and Stephen W. Martin for $337.50.  Witnesses: Absolom Adcock and Samuel Smith.[14]

31 Oct 1826: He sold 297 acres in three parcels to Thomas G. Wisdom for $1,200.  All located on Wolf Island Creek, they were: 1) 197 acres adjoining Abraham Philips and Jesse Harrison; 2) 27 acres adjoining Asa Berrie and Abraham Philips; 3) 83 acres adjoining John Harrison and Charity Baker.  Witnesses: William (x) Gilliam and Absolom Adcock.[15]

5 Nov 1827: Thomas purchased 323 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Ann Strong's Branch from Thomas Miller for $1,000.  Witnesses: Hervy Moore, Martha (x) Moore. [16]  Hervey was his son, Martha his daughter.

1 Sep 1829: He bought 7 acres on Wolf Island Creek from John Wright for $10.  The property adjoined Abraham Sutliff.  Witnesses: William Atkins, A. Philips, and Harvey Moore.

22 Aug 1831: He sold 108 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek adjoining William Atkins to Robert Shreves for $216.  Witnesses: I. G. Wright and Milton Wardlove.[17]

3 Sep 1831: He sold 426 acres to Robert Shreve for $850 plus "a reservation of privelege to Thomas Moore and his wife Vashti Moore to live on the tenements where they choose & opportunity without . . . cost to have a reasonable support from said land during their natural life".  The acreage was located on both sides of Wolf Island Creek adjoining the former Miller Tract, Harris, Parowders, Thomas Roach, and Sutliff.  Witnesses: B. Shreves and Martha (x) Moore.[18]

20 Sep 1831: Robert Shreve, being bound to Thomas Moore in the amount of $500, agreed to allow Thomas and Vashty Moore to live on the land and tenements Robert purchased from Thomas.  This was witnessed by B. Moses Smith.[19]  Why two separate entries for this arrangement, and was Moses Smith the husband of Thomas and Vashti's daughter Henrietta?

c. 1833 Thomas made a deed of gift to "my beloved son-in-law Robert Shreve and my daughter Dilia Shreve" of one negro girl Phebe aged 14.  Witnesses: Joel Wells and George Wells.[20]  George Wells married daughter Patsy in 1843 after both her parents had died.

12 Jul 1834: He sold 172 acres on the south fork of Wolf Island Creek to Hervy Moore for $50 plus "services rendered", totaling $335.[21]

2 Feb 1835: He sold 3 slaves to Hervey Moore: Ryne, Eppy, and Wyde.  This was witnessed by Robert Shreve.[22]

8 Jun 1835: Thomas sold 130 acres on Wolf Island Creek adjoining John Harris to John Gunn for $538.37½.  The witnesses were John Lindsay, Robert Shreve and Thomas Smith.[23]  Daughters Henrietta and Epsey both married Smiths.

January 1836: Thomas sold slave Siller to Martha Moore for $480, "it being the price of services of hireling [?] sixteen years agreed upon at two & a half dollars per month in full".  This was witnessed by Robert Shreve.[24]

He also reportedly also owned lands in KY.

13 Oct 1838: Auvasti signed her will.  In it, she named children Henrietta Smith, [son, but name very hard to read] Loved, Hervy, Elizabeth Wordlam, Marshall, Delila Shreve, Epsey Smith, and Martha Moore.  It was to Martha that she left her entire estate.  Executor: Neighbor Thomas Wisdom.  Witnesses: John Gume, Martha Roach, and Henry Moore.[25]  "Henry" is probably Hervy.

Thomas died before the 1840 Census was taken.

1840 Census, Rockingham Co, NC: 1 female under 5, 1 40-50, 1 60-70.[26]

26 May 1843: Vashti died and was buried in the cemetery at Wolf Island Primitive Baptist Church.  Her will was proved during the May Term that year.[27]

Children of Thomas and Auvasti Moore:

Martha "Patsy" Turner Moore (19 May 1797 -     ; m. George Wells 29 Jun 1843)

Henrietta "Ritter" Mynck Moore (25 Aug 1798 -     ; m. _______ Smith)

Loved Moore* (male, 15 Mar 1800 - c. 1839; m. Margaret Irvin 1 Nov 1824)

Hervey Moore (15 Jun 1801 -     ; m. 1st Mary Whitsett** 30 Dec 1834, m. 2nd Mary "Polly" McCollum 13 Mar 1837)

Polly Moore (27 Jun 1803 -     )

Elizabeth "Betsy" Moore (24 Sep 1805 -     ; m. _______ Wordlam)

Lucy Moore (14 Jul 1807 -     )

Marshall Moore (12 May 1810 -     ; m. Nancy King 26 May 1829)

Delilah Moore (10 Jul 1811 - Jan 1845; m. Robert Shreve)

Epsey Vashti Moore (10 Feb 1813 -     ; m. _______ Smith)

                *"Loved"  may have actually been "Leonard".

**Mary was the daughter of James and Nancy Moore Whitsett.

Hervey Moore & Mary McCollum

15 Jun 1801: Hervey, the son of Thomas and Auvasti Moore, claimed to have been born in Granville County, NC on that date.[28]   His name varies in the records.  In the Moore Family Bible, it's written "Harvey".

5 Nov 1827: Along with [sister] Martha (x) Moore, he witnessed a deed from Thomas Miller to Thomas Moore for 323 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek.[29]

Could he be the Henry Moore, age 20-30, with 2 females under 5 and 1 female 20-30 in the 1830 Census in Rockingham County?[30]

1 Sep 1829: Along with William Atkins and A. Phillips, Harvey Moore witnessed a deed from John Wright to Thomas Moore for 7 acres on Wolf Island Creek.

27 Nov 1832: He was bondsman for the marriage of Thomas Meadors and Mary Simpson.[31]

12 Jul 1834: Hervy Moore purchased 172 acres on the south fork of Wolf Island Creek from Thomas Moore for $50 plus "services rendered", the total being $335.[32]  Is this written incorrectly?

30 Dec 1834: Hervey married Mary Whitsett, daughter of James and Nancy Moore Whitsett.  Nancy Moore Whitsett was the daughter of John and Mary Ann Henry Moore of the Troublesome Creek Moores.  This makes no sense.  This is the first indication that these families were even acquainted, but I can't find another Hervey/Harvey who might have been married to Mary Whitsett. And see the 1850 Census.

2 Feb 1835: He purchased three slaves from Thomas Moore: Ryne, Eppy, and Wyde.  The sale was witnessed by Robert Shreve.[33]

26 Feb 1835: Indebted to Aaron P. Robertson for $300, Hervey sold 172 acres to Robert Shreve for $1.  The parcel, "whereon the said Moore now lives", adjoined Thomas Moore and John Meador.  The deed was witnessed by Henry Johnson.[34]

27 Nov 1835: Wife Mary died of unknown causes.

8 Dec 1835: Hervey and Thomas Moore witnessed a deed from Thomas Parker to Hervey Dilworth for 109 acres on the waters of Big Troublesome and Big Rockhouse adjoining John C. Murray, Richard Henderson, McBride, George Lemonds, and Frances Vaughn.[35]

27 Aug 1836: He bought three parcels from Daniel McCullum for $400: 1) 100 acres adjoining William Hurt and William Williams; 2) 38¾ acres adjoining Moseley and William Shreve; and 3) 5 acres on the waters of Jacob's Creek.  But the heading claims 150 acres in total.  Witnesses: James McCullum and  Robert McCullum.[36]   Jacob's Creek is a distance from Wolf Island Creek, but not far from the Whitsetts.

13 Mar 1837: He married Mary "Polly" McCollum with A. B. Holderby as his bondsman.[37]

31 May 1837: Indebted to Samuel H. Walker and William Conner for $100, and John Reed for $311.25, Hervey sold two tracts to Robert Walker for $1 in a trust deed, i.e. mortgage: 1) 122 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek "where Moore now resides" adjoining John Meadows, Harris, and Robert Shreve; 2) 150 acres on the waters of Jacob's Creek adjoining Robert and James McCullum, Sterling _______, and William Williams.  Witnesses: Josiah Walker and James Frost.[38]

9 Jun 1837: Harvey Moore, indebted to John Bethall for $286.27, sold to Thomas W. Warner for $1.00 "all my tobacco which I have made and that which I have bought, that which is manufactured and also in the leaf", plus 1 roan mare, 4 horses, slave Rina and her 3 children, all household and kitchen furniture, cart and steers, and 4 head of cattle.  Witnesses: Caleb Jones and Peton L. Bethall.[39]  Rina is no doubt the Ryne deeded to Hervey by his father on 2 Feb 1835.

14 Aug 1837: Indebted to Thomas Jones for $205 in three separate bonds with William McCollum as security, "Harvey" sold to Robert Shreve for $10.00 his crop of corn, fodder, and tobacco now growing, plus corn and fodder now growing on the plantation of Mrs. Vastin Moore "after the rent is discharged to the same Mrs. Moore".  This was witnessed by A. P. Miller.[40]

29 Dec 1837: Indebted to Aaron P. Robertson for $481.10, Harvey sold to Samuel H. Walker for $10.00 two tracts of land: 1) 170 acres on Wolf Island Creek "where Moore now resides" adjoining John Meador; 2) 150 acres on the waters of Jacobs Creek adjoining Robert and James McCollum; plus 1 slave girl Peggy age 6, 1 mare, and 1 cow and calf.  Witnesses: R. Walker and Charles Matlock.[41]

25 May 1839: William Shreves was indebted to James McCullum for $17, and thus sold his crop of corn, fodder, and tobacco to Hervey Moore for $1.00 in a trust deed.[42]

12 Oct 1839: Along with [brother-in-law] Robert Shreve, he witnessed a deed from Thomas Smith to Clifton G. Haislip on Mill Creek.[43]

28 Dec 1839: Harvey Moore was indebted to [sister] Martha Moore for $560, thus sold 170 acres on Wolf Island Creek plus one slave Peggy to Aaron P. Robertson for $1.00.  This parcel adjoined John Meador, "being the tract whereon the said Moore formerly resided".  If debt was not paid by 1 Jan 1841 . . . . in short, a mortgage.   Witnesses: John Gunn and Robert Shreve.[44]

9 Mar 1849: Harry Moore purchased 242 acres in two parcels on the waters of Wolf Island Creek from George D. Boyd for $300: 1) 207 acres adjoining Francis Baker, Asbridge, Asa T. Miller, Elizabeth Tucker, Daniel Hudson, Green, McChat___, and Stapleton; 2) 34 acres adjoining Daniel Pound, Levin McC_____, A. T. Miller, and Astridge.  Witnesses: David Scott and O. S. Brent.[45]

9 Aug 1850 Census, Rockingham County, NC (Eastern Division): Farmer Hervey Moore 46, born in NC, with real property worth $900; Mary 30; Mary Junior 15; Luisa 8; James 5; John 4; William 2; and Tebitha 10 months.[46]  "Mary Junior" might actually have been the daughter of Mary Whitsett.  He was enumerated close to Mobleys and Ellingtons, Hutsons, Carrells and Kings, all names associated with Town Creek rather than Wolf Island or Big Troublesome; but whoa, enumerated next to the family was the family of our Samuel and Nancy Scott Moore.

20 Dec 1850: Henry Moore purchased 18 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek from Isaac J. Barter of IL for $9.00.  This parcel had been Lot #2 of the Thomas Pounds estate.  Witnesses: E. R. Harris and Buckman Harris.[47]

13 Jan 1851: Harvy Moore bought 8 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek adjoining Daniel Hudson from Elizabeth (x) Tucker and John M. Morehead for $25. Witnesses: Woodson Johnson and E. R. Harris.[48]

1857: Hervey Moore sold 141 acres on the waters of Wolf Island Creek to John Y. Stokes for $1,098.17.  This tract adjoined Stokes and Robert Shrieve on the east side of the road from Wolf Island Meeting House to Wentworth.  Witnesses: R. P. Richardson and P. P. Watkins.[49]

1860 Census, Rockingham County, NC  (Reidsville P.O.): Farmer Harvy Moor 58, born in NC, with real and personal property worth $2,000 and $3,800 respectively; Mary 42, born NC; Louisa 17; James 15; John 14; David 7; Sallie 5; Starlin age 7 months.[50]

1 Dec 1866: Indebted to many creditors, including Sarah Whitsett and F. W. Watson as Guardian of Sarah Whitsett Junior, Hervey sold his tract of land on the waters of Wolf Island Creek plus personal property to W. M. Ellington for $1.00.  This trust deed contained much stipulation as to the order in which numerous debts were to be paid if public sale of the property resulted from Hervey's failure to pay.  Witnesses: W. W. Ellington.[51]  W. M. Ellington was married to Isabel Scott, widow of Pearson Moore, late brother of the Samuel Moore listed next to Hervey's family in the 1850 Census.

30 May 1868: He declared bankruptcy, with his effects assigned to William M. Mebane by Court of Pamlico District.  Hervey was described as "of Wentworth".[52]

1870 Census, Rockingham County, NC  (Wentworth Township): Farmer Harvy Moore 68, born in NC, with real and personal property worth $500 and $200; Mary 52; David 17; Sallie 15; Sterling R. age 10; Joseph 9; Henry 7.[53]

1880 Census, Rockingham County, NC  (Wentworth Township): Farmer Hervey Moore 78, Granville, NC VA XX; Mary 63; farm laborer Raine 21; black servant.  They were enumerated next to David Moore.[54]

Children of Hervey and Mary McCollum Moore: Son William M. is buried in the McCollum Cemetery in New Bethel.  Adding to the difficulty of understanding this family, so are the following, each described as the child of Harvey and Mary Moore: Tabitha Ann Moore (who died 23 Dec 1832, aged 3y 3 m 7d), Elizabeth J. (died 1 Mar 1841), Nancy V. (died 15 Nov 1839), and Martha J. (died 25 Dec 1839)[55].  These children are a problem for many reasons.  Tabitha would have been born before Hervey was married to either known wife.  Nancy and Martha would have been born c. 15 Nov 1839 and c. 25 Dec 1839 - Not possible.  Once again, Hervey's left us with a mystery.

*Mary Moore (c. 1835 -     )

Louisa Moore (c. 1842 -     ; Richard Gilliam)

**James Moore (c. 1845 -     )

**John Moore (c. 1846 -     )

William M. Moore (c. Nov 1847 - 2 Jun 1853)

Tebitha Moore (c. 1849 -     )

David M. Moore (c. 1852 -     ; m. Lodoskie King)

Rainey Moore (male, c. 1859 -     ; m. Susie Meador)

                *Mary may be the daughter of Mary Whitsett Moore.

**Both James and John died in the Civil War.

Another child may have been Sarah "Sallie" Moore (1854 - 1918).  She married Albert D. Wray (25 Jan 1845 - 7 Mar 1933), the son of Pleasant and Mary Williams Wray.

Robert Moore & Polly Lynch of Troublesome Creek

He is almost certainly closely related to the Moores of Troublesome, but whose son is he? One couple who are parental candidates are James and Margaret Cummings Moore.  They married c. 1805, they had a son named Robert, and we don't have any information on that son.

8 Jan 1814: Robert Moore married Polly Lynch, daughter of Hugh and Jane Lynch. Bondsman: Anderson Lynch.[56]   Hugh Lynch owned land adjoining Samuel Moore and James Whitsett.

2 Apr 1814: Robert purchased 100 acres on both sides of Rocky Fork of Big Troublesome Creek adjoining William Donnell for $200 from Hugh Lynch.  The deed was witnessed by Robert Lynch and Anderson Lynch.[57]  For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

Is this the Robert Moore who, along with Charles and Thomas Moore, was described as a Methodist Preacher attending a man named Welch at his hanging in Wentworth in 1815?[58]

1815 Tax List, Rockingham County, NC (List of Abraham Philips): 100 acres valued at $300; 1 poll.  Robert was listed between Thomas Stapleton and James Jones.[59]

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 2 males under 10, 1 26-45; 1 female under 10, 1 16-26, 1 26-45; 1 person in agriculture.  They were enumerated close to our Charles Moore.[60]

11 Jun 1820: He purchased land for $400 from Hugh Lynch on the south side of Troublesome Creek adjoining James Maxwell and James Donnell.  Witnesses: William (x) Donnell and James Patrick Senior.[61]

11 Jul 1820: Robert (x) Moore, along with William Donnell, witnessed a deed from Hugh Lynch to Robert Lynch on the south side of Troublesome Creek adjoining William Hancock and "presently occupied" by Valentine Arnett and James Donnell.[62]

13 Apr 1822: Robert Moore and Robert Lynch, co-executors of the Hugh Lynch estate, sold 59 acres on both sides of Big Troublesome Creek adjoining the Glady Branch and Jane Lynch to James Patrick for $270.  Witnesses: Robert (x) Barr and Joseph Lemond.[63]

22 Nov 1822: Robert was listed among the adjoining landowners in a deed from James Maxwell to Richard Dismukes on Big Troublesome near James Mateer's line.  [Book X, p. 91]

20 Dec 1825: He was among the commissioners dividing the lands of Walter Martin, deceased, on both sides of Rocky Creek, a fork of Big Troublesome Creek.  Other commissioners were William Donnell, Robert Barr, John Davis, and Robert Lynch.  These lands adjoined William Donnell, John Watts, Charles Moore, Robert Barr, James Jones, and Andrew and James Martin.[64]

30 Dec 1825: He sold 88 acres on both sides of Troublesome Creek to Robert Walker for $285.  The parcel adjoined Robert Walker, Hancock's Branch, Robert Lynch, and John Watts.  The deed was witnessed by Robert Lynch.[65]

The only Robert Moore listed in the 1830 Census is aged 20-30 with 4 young children.  Where is this Robert?

10 Mar 1831: Along with G. Tippett, he witnessed the will of Robert Lynch.  The co-executors of that will were William Lemond and James C. Patrick.[66]

Children of Robert and Polly Lynch Moore:

Thomas C. Moore (c. 1815 -     ; m. Elizabeth Suthard)  See below.

Robert L. Moore (5 Apr 1825 - 9 Jan 1915; m. Emily McBride 1 Nov 1853)

Hugh Moore* (c. 1830 -     )

                *Is he the Hugh Moore who married Lavina F. Lynch on 19 Aug 1858 with T. K. Cummings as bondsman and William Scott as witness?

Thomas C. Moore & Elizabeth Suthard

There were several Thomas C. Moores in Rockingham County: 1) The Thomas C. Moore who died before 11 Aug 1825 leaving six children; 2) the son of Barnett Moore who died before 15 Nov 1837; 3) and his son Thomas Carter Moore, who died in 1833; 4) the man who married Sarah Winchester on 14 Aug 1848 with E. W. Hancock as bondsman; 5) and this Thomas C. Moore, son of Robert and Polly Lynch Moore.

25 Oct 1844: Indebted to George D. Boyd for $53.87, Thomas sold 60 acres on the waters of Big Troublesome to John P. Hightower in a deed of trust.  This parcel had been leased from James D. Patrick for several years.  The personal property also mortgaged included: 1 mare, 4 hogs, 5 stacks of oats, some corn and fodder, 1 bureau, 1 bed and furniture, 1 set iron bands and clamps, 2 chairs, 1 pot, 1 skillet, small library of books - including Whitfield's Life and Sermons and Revised Statutes of North Carolina and Virginia - and the growing crop of wheat.  Witnesses: William Donnell and William H. Rice.[67]   For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

21 Dec 1844: Thomas married Elizabeth Suthard in Rockingham County with Robert L. Moore as bondsman.[68]

25 Sep 1845: Indebted to George D. Boyd for $11.86¾, Thomas sold personal property named therein to Stephen S. Hightower for $1.00 in a deed of trust.  This mortgage was witnessed by Lindsay Blackburn.[69]

22 Aug 1846: Indebted to George D. Boyd for $71.51, Thomas sold personal property named therein to John L. Hightower for $1.00.  Witnesses: Lindsay Blackburn and John H. Boyd.[70]

May 1849: The lands belonging to Buckner Southard, deceased, were divided.  They were located on the waters of Great Rockhouse Creek.  Lot #3 went to Elizabeth Moore, wife of Thomas C. Moore.[71]  The commissioners were Henderson Moore, Miles D. King, and Robert Brown, with E. W. Hancock as surveyor.

27 Nov 1849: Thomas C. and "Polly" Moore et al were involved in the sale of 45 acres belonging to the estate of Buckner Southard.[72]

17 Sep 1850 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Miller T. C. Moore 34, born in NC; Elizabeth 34; female M. A. 4; female D. J. 16; male A. H. 17.[73]

30 Jul 1858: Robert L. Moore purchased 142¾ acres on both sides of Glady Creek from Thomas C. Moore for $212. 50.  The land adjoined Thomas C. Moore, Pinkney Miller (formerly Hall's) Eli Isley, Zebedee Isley, the north side of Madison and the Iron Works Road, T. B. Wheeler, deceased, James Curry, deceased, and Nancy Miller's old line.  It was witnessed by M. D. King.[74]

1860 Census, Rockingham County, NC (Troublesome P.O.): Miller age 45, born in NC, with real and personal property valued at $2,500 and $500 respectively; Elizabeth 42; Mary A. 14; Martha A. Hill 12.   The family is enumerated close to George D. Boyd.[75]

29 Sep 1862: Thomas C. Moore sold 18 acres adjoining his own land, Thomas Butler, Robert L. Moore, and William P. Miller to James P. Smothers for $93.00.  Witness: M. D. King.[76]  See 26 Mar 1833 and 30 Dec 1834.

5 Oct 1870 Census, Rockingham County, NC (Simpsonville township, Wentworth P.O.): Miller Thomas C. Moore 55, born NC, with real and personal property worth $900 and $300 respectively; Elizabeth 53, born NC; farmer John W. Taylor 26, born NC, with real and personal property worth $250 and $150; Mary 24; Lizzie 2.

Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Suthard Moore:

Mary A. "Molly" Moore (c. 1846 -     ; m. John W. Taylor 22 Dec 1866)

Robert L. Moore & Emily McBride

Robert, Emily, and son Capus Moore were buried in the Samuel Moore family plot in Speedwell Cemetery with Samuel, Pearson, and Nancy Scott Moore.  Yet Robert and Polly Lynch Moore aren't there - at least their tombstones haven't been found.  If Robert was closely associated with, probably the son of, Robert and Polly Lynch Moore, what was the relationship between the elder Robert Moore and Samuel Moore?

5 Apr 1825: Robert L. Moore was born in Rockingham County.[77]  Does his middle initial stand for "Lynch"?

29 Oct 1830: Emily McBride was born in NC.

21 Dec 1844: Robert was bondsman for the marriage of Thomas C. Moore and Elizabeth Suthard.[78]  Yet this Robert was only 19 years old.  Was the bondsman another Robert L. Moore, or is the birth year incorrect?  Or was the Thomas C. Moore who married Elizabeth Southard not his brother and thus the bondsman was not this Robert.

1 Nov 1853: Robert married Emily McBride with William L. Griffin as bondsman.[79]

24 May 1856: R. Walker and Wilson Moore, co-executors of the Samuel Moore estate, executed a deed for $81 for land sold by Samuel before his death to Robert L. Moore.  The tract was located on the waters of Big Troublesome adjoining Jane Lynch and James T. Morehead.  Witnesses: William Rankin and John C. Rankin.[80]  For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

19 Jan 1857: He purchased 7 acres on the waters of Big Troublesome for $35 from Jane (x) Lynch.  The parcel adjoined Dianah Lynch and himself.  The deed was witnessed by Joseph P. Coe.[81]

23 Mar 1858: Alexander (x) McBride, Emily Moore (through her husband Robert), Elizabeth Ashe (through her husband John), and Sarah, Henrietta, and Laura McBride signed an agreement to share in any assets recovered from the estate of Alexander Fretwell by James Fretwell, administrator of the Nancy McBride estate.  All were children of Nancy McBride.  James Bason witnessed the articles of agreement.[82]

30 Jul 1858: He purchased 142¾ acres on both sides of Glady Creek from Thomas C. Moore for $212. 50.  The land adjoined Thomas C. Moore, Pinkney Miller (formerly Hall's) Eli Isley, Zebedee Isley, the north side of Madison and the Iron Works Road, T. B. Wheeler, deceased, James Curry, deceased, and Nancy Miller's old line.  It was witnessed by M. D. King.[83]

1860 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Millwright age 35, born NC, with real and personal property worth $1,500 and $1,500 respectively; Emily 30; Annie 6; Alice 3.  They were enumerated close to Dianah Lynch, age 74, with 30 year old Hugh Moore in her household; and fairly near Wilson D. Moore.[84]  Dianah Lynch was the widow of Robert Lynch. Was Hugh Moore Robert's brother?

1860: Robert bought 142¾  acres on Glady Creek from Thomas C. Moore.[85]

7 Apr 1862: He sold a right of way to the Piedmont Railroad Company for $1.00.[86]

29 Sep 1862: He was mentioned as an adjoining landowner in a deed from Thomas C. Moore to James P. Smothers.  Other landowners adjoining the parcel were Thomas Butler and William P. Miller.[87]

1897: He was listed in Branson's Business Directory as a millwright, near the Monroeton Post Office.[88]

23 Jun 1900 Census, Simpsonville Township, Rockingham County, NC: Millwright Robert L. Moore 75, born Apr 1825, NC NC NC, married 47 years; Emily 69, born Oct 1830, NC NC NC; granddaughter Ina N. Haynes 9, born Mar 1891; grandson Aubrey E. 5, born Jan 1895; grandson Conrad B. 4, born Aug 1896.[89]

21 Sep 1913: Emily died and was buried in the Moore family plot in Speedwell Cemetery.[90]

9 Jan 1915: Robert died in Rockingham County.  He too was buried in the Moore family plot at Speedwell  Cemetery.[91]   In his death certificate, the informant stated that Robert's parents were Robert Moore and Polly Lunch.

Children of Robert L. and Emily McBride Moore:

Annie Moore (c. 1854 -     )

Alice Moore (c. 1857 -     )

Cassius Moore

Capus Moore (c. 26 Jan 1870 - 6 Aug 1892)

Thomas Moore & Elizabeth Knight

c. 1819: Thomas Moore was born in NC.

10 Jan 1842: Thomas Moore "Junior" married Eliza J. Knight, daughter of Sampson and Sarah Knight.[92]  Jean Henderson Moore, widow of Henry Moore of Troublesome Creek, married Thomas Knight in October 1847.

19 Aug 1850 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Laborer age 30, born in NC, residing in household of Sampson and Sarah Knight; with Eliza J. 25, Margaret J. 6, Sarah E. 5, and Mary S. age 1.[93]  Next door is the family of David P. and Thursy Goley.  In it, is Elizabeth Lemons age 45.  The families are close to Griffins, Tuckers, and James and Jane Moore Roberts.

1860 Census, Rockingham County, NC  (Leaksville P.O.): Factory Laborer age 41, born NC, with personal property worth $100; Eliza J. age 39; Margaret 17; Sarah E. age 15; Mary S. age 12; Eliza 6; Samuel H. age 4; Parthenia 70, born NC; and Sarah Knight 60.[94]

8 Dec 1864: John signed his will.  In it, he named wife Elizabeth G. Moore, son Samuel H. Moore, daughters Margaret Jane, Sarah Elizabeth, Mary Susan, and Elizabeth Ann.  Executor: Wife Elizabeth.  Witnesses: Robert Brown, George W. Pursell, Henry A. Barrow.  It was proved during February Term 1865.[95]

1870 Census, Rockingham County, NC  (Simpsonville Township, Wentworth P.O.): Age 48, born NC, with real and personal; property worth $300 and $500 respectively; Mary S. age 20; Eliza A. age 15; Samuel H. age 12; Sallie Knight age 71.[96]

1880 Census, Rockingham County, NC (231 Enumeration District): Age 58, suffering currently from dysentery; Mary S. age 28; Elizabeth 25; granddaughter Mollie Simpson age difficult to read but perhaps 14.[97]

Children of Thomas and Eliza Knight Moore:

Margaret Jane Moore (c. 1843 -     )

Sarah Elizabeth Moore (c. 1845 -     )

Mary Susan Moore (c. 1849 -     )

Elizabeth Ann Moore (c. 1854 -     )

Samuel H. Moore (c. 1857 -     )

Benjamin Moore of Hogan's Creek

1790 Census, Rockingham County, NC : 1 male over 16, 5 under; 3 females; 2 slaves.[98]

Benjamin was married to a daughter of Isaac Lowe, but I've not been able to discover her first name.   Our Samuel Moore was supposedly married to Isaac's daughter Margaret Lowe.

7 Feb 1793: Benjamin Moor purchased 125 acres on the south side of Pruitt's Fork of Hogan's Creek from John and Elizabeth Allen for £50.  The parcel had formerly belonged to James Martin and adjoined George Rowland, Thomas Preston, John Hodges, and Thomas McCoulough.  Witnesses: John Hollum, Joel Walker, and John Matlock.[99]  For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

14 Oct 1795: He purchased 50 acres on the waters of Hogan's Creek (part of a tract granted to Thomas McCullock) adjoining Hodges, William Bradberry, William Harris, and himself from John Philips for £25.  Witnesses: Ezekiel Philips, Nancy (x) Donnehy, Ann (x) Donnahy, and Thomas (x) Thompson.[100]

1800 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 3 males under 10, 1 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 26-45, 1 over 45; 1 female under 10, 1 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 over 45   or   2 males und 10, 2 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 26-45, 1 over 45; 1 female und 10, 2 16-26, 1 over 45.[101]  Either way, who's the other Benjamin?  Caution, lest the two Benjamins have been confused with each other in these notes.

20 Jan 1804: Benjamin was mentioned as adjoining landowner in a deed from Reubin Allen to Reuben Moore on the waters of Hogan's Creek.[102]

5 Mar 1810: He bought 97 acres on Hogan's Creek from Moses Allen, Nancy Allen, Peggy Allen, and Mary Bateman adjoining Hodges.  Witnesses: Nathaniel Scales, [likely son] Reuben Moore, and Samuel Allen.[103]

1810 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male under 10, 1 10-16, 2 16-26, 2 over 45; 2 females under 10, 2 16-26, 1 26-45, 1 over 45.

10 Nov 1810: He sold his interest in slaves belonging to the Isaac Lowe estate to Nathaniel Scales.    Witnesses: Jere Williamson and James Wright.[104]  Benjamin was described therein as Isaac's son-in-law. 

8 Jun 1814: He sold 272 acres on the waters of Hogan's Creek to Henry Mills.  The parcel adjoined Joseph Allen, William Williams, William Wright, John Wilson, and Reuben Moore.  Witnesses: H. Thompson and Henry Webster.

6 Dec 1814: He was listed as an adjoining landowner in a deed from Reuben Moore to Thomas Settle on the waters of Pruitt's Fork and Hogan's Creek.[105]

22 Apr 1818: Along with John Hawkins, Owen Wilkerson, Nelson H. Oleyans, and Virginia Get, he witnessed a deed from John Reynolds for a lot in Leaksville.[106]

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC:  1 male 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 26-45; 2 persons in agriculture.[107]  Benjamin was enumerated on the same page as James Lemmon, John Moore, Thomas Lowe, and Henry Moore.

He wasn't listed in the 1830 Census.

Reuben Moore

Reuben is very likely the son of Benjamin Moore.  He married a daughter of William Wright, but her first name isn't known - at least by me.

18 Jan 1804: Along with Thomas (x) Moore, Reuben witnessed a deed from William Wright to Martin Wright on Kennedy Creek adjoining Wofford, Patrick, and Brannock.[108]

20 Jan 1804: He purchased 133 acres on the waters of Hogan's Creek adjoining John Martin, Benjamin Moore, and John Wilson from Reuben Allen for $130.  Witnesses: Daniel Allen Junior and William (x) Wright.[109]  For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

7 Mar 1807: Along with Nathaniel Scales, he witnessed a deed from Sheriff Matlock to Joel Cardwell on the Dan River.[110]

5 Mar 1810: Reuben witnessed a deed from Moses, Peggy, and Nancy Allen and Mary Bateman to Benjamin Moore for 97 acres on Hogan's Creek adjoining Hodges and Joseph Allen.  The other witnesses were Nathaniel (x) Scales and Samuel Allen.[111]

1810 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male under 10, 1 26-45; 2 females under 10, 1 16-26.

8 Jun 1814: He was listed as an adjoining landowner, along with Joseph Allen, William Williams, William Wright, and John Wilson, in a deed for 272 acres on the waters of Hogan's Creek from Benjamin Moore to Henry Mills.[112]

6 Dec 1814: He sold 143 acres on the waters of Pruitt's Fork and Hogan's Creek adjoining John Martin and Benjamin Moore to Thomas Settle for $250.  Witnesses: William Kerr and David Settle.[113]

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Rheuben Moore was listed with 1 male under 10, 1 10-16, 1 26-45; 1 female under 10, 2 10-16, 1 26-45; 2 persons in agriculture.[114]

16 Mar 1824: Thomas Allen and Rubin Moore witnessed a deed from John Wilson to Nelson L. Hill on the waters of Hogan's Creek.[115]

25 Nov 1825: Indebted to Peter Summers [or Lemmons] for $300, Reubin sold his interest in the estate of his deceased father-in-law William Wright to James T. Morehead for 2 shillings in a deed of trust.  The mortgage was witnessed by Joseph McCain.[116]  But is this the same Reuben as the earlier resident on Hogan's Creek?

Reuben Moore was not listed in the 1830 Census.

c. 1833: Reuben Moore and wife were given Lot #5 (156 acres) in the division of the William Wright estate.  Later subdivisions brought them 26¾ and 14 acres.[117]  The Wright lands were located on Troublesome Creek, another legacy being David Scott, and so once again his relationship to the Troublesome Moores is a likelihood but its nature remains in question.  We can reasonably assume that Reuben's wife was a daughter of William Wright.

Foster & Sarah Moore of Benajah Creek

Foster was born on 27 Nov 1785 and Sarah was born on 12 Aug 1792.  No record of their marriage has been found; therefore I'm assuming that they were already married when they moved to Rockingham County.[118]  We also don't know if the "P." stands for Sarah's maiden name or a middle name, nor do we know if she was Foster's only wife.

13 Jan 1813: Along with William (x) Featherston, Foster (x) Moore witnessed a deed from Daniel Deans to Vincent Brand on the south side of the Haw River adjoining James Mateer.[119]

1815 Tax List, Rockingham County, NC: No acreage; 1 poll; enumerated between John Everett and Willoughby Lee on List of William Payne.[120]

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 4 males under 10, 1 26-45; 1 female under 10, 1 26-45.  They were enumerated close to James and Samuel Moore, next to Edward Richardson.[121]

1830 Census, Rockingham County, NC : 1 male 10-15, 3 15-20, 1 40-50; 1 female under 5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 2 30-40.[122]

11 Jan 1837: Foster and Sarah Moore sold 78½ acres to John Brann for $300.  This parcel was located on the waters of the Haw River adjoining John Brann, Joseph Young, Joseph Allen, and Jacob Marrits.  Witnesses: John Brooks and C. Morulle H.[123]

1840 Census, Rockingham County, NC:  F. Moore was listed with 2 males 20-30, 1 50-60; 1 female 10-15, 2 15-20, 1 30-40.

8 Jun 1842: He sold 97 acres to John Moore for $137.50 on waters of Benejeh Creek.  The witness was  Robert M. Coffey.[124]  For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

6 Dec 1844: Wife Sarah died.[125]

13 May 1848: Foster died aged "62 years, 6 months, 16 days".  He and Sarah are both buried in Fair Grove Methodist Cemetery.[126]

Children of Foster and Sarah Moore: There were actually a total of 4 sons and three daughters.

                John Moore

Charles Moore of Hickory Creek

He was not listed in the 1790 Census in Rockingham County.

20 May 1791: Charles Moore and William Blake sold 150 acres on Hickory Creek to James Colley for £50.  The deed was witnessed by Edmund Burton and James Hunter.[127]  For creek locati0ns, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.  A William Moore obtained a land patent on nearby Buffalo Creek in 1783 and 1790 and a John Moore also seems to have purchased and sold land in that small area.

The only "Chas Moor" listed in the 1800 Census was enumerated between Zachariah King and Robert Jourdan with 2 slaves but no whites.[128]

26 Oct 1802: He purchased 150 acres on Hickory Creek from James Kelley for £50.  Witnesses: Drury Smith, Peter (x) Hunter, and Johannar Smith.[129]

1810 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male 26-45; 1 female under 10, 1 over 45.

1815 Tax List, Rockingham County, NC: 150 acres valued at $150; 1 poll; enumerated between Isaac Vernon and Drury Smith on the List of David Settle.[130]

1816: He sold 50 acres on Hicory Creek to Zachariah King.[131]  Should the acreage actually be 150 rather than 50?

There is only one Charles listed in the 1820 Census: 1 m 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 f 16-26, 1 over 45; 6 slaves.  I've assumed this Charles to be our Troublesome Creek Methodist Preacher.

Edward Moore

c. 1790: Edward Moore was born in VA.

22 Oct 1833: He married Anny Permillion [born c. 1796] in Rockingham County with Samuel Mullins as bondsman.  Permillions and Mullins lived on Wolf Island Creek, but this man doesn't appear in the Thomas and Auvasti Moore Family Bible and he seems to have moved to Rockingham County much later.  See also 13 Oct 1831 and 13 Nov 1816 in Unassigned Moores.

1840 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male under 5, 1 10-15, 1 40-50; 1 female under 5, 3 10-15, 1 40-50.  Only one household away on the page is a Henry or Hervy Moore.

13 Aug 1850 Census, Rockingham County, NC (Eastern District): Edward Moore 60, born in VA, profession "none"; Anny 54, born in VA; Emily 22; Nancy 19; female M. A. 14; male J. F. 10.  All were born in VA except J. F.  The family was enumerated close to Jarrell and Southard.[132]

Children of Edward Moore: Annie was obviously not the mother of Emily and Nancy, but was the mother of M. A. and J. F.

Emily Moore (c. 1828 -     )

Nancy Moore (c. 1831 -     )

M. A. Moore (female, c. 1836 -     )

J. F. Moore (male, c. 1840 -     )

James Moore & Elizabeth May

c. 1780: Elizabeth May was born in VA.  She was the daughter of Berry May[s] and Phebe Smith.

They apparently moved from VA to NC before 18 Jun 1823, yet James wasn't listed in either the 1830 or 1840 Censuses in Rockingham County.

15 Jun 1847: James signed his will in Rockingham.[133]

30 Oct 1850 Census, Rockingham County, NC (Western Division): Elizabeth was enumerated in the household of Reece and Lucinda Price.[134]  They're enumerated close to Joyces, Rhodes, and Barnes.

9 Jun 1853: Elizabeth (x) Moore, widow of James Moore, late of Henry County, VA, made a deed of gift for natural love plus $5.00 to Allen and Biddy Price, Reece and Lucinda Price, and Berry D. Moore of 1/7 interest each in her 1/3 interest in slaves bequeathed by Thomas Smith.  The remaining 4/7 was granted to Berry as Trustee, the interest from that 4/7 to benefit 1) Nancy Moore, wife of William Moore, and children; 2) Nancy Watkins; 3) Elizabeth Perlina Wilson, wife of Andrew Wilson; and 4) Malinda Floyd, wife of Benjamin Floyd.  Witnesses: Thomas D. Price and Hugh Frazier.  Elizabeth Moore was also described as the daughter of Phebe May, who was in turn the daughter of Thomas Smith.[135]

Children of James and Elizabeth May Moore:

Melinda Moore (c. 1809 -     ; m. Benjamin H. Floyd)

Lucinda Moore (18 Jun 1823 - 10 Jun 1893; m. Reece Price)

Elizabeth "Biddy" Moore (     - 8 Jul 1910; m. Allen Price)

Berry D. Moore

William D. Moore (m. Nancy Mays)

Nancy Moore (m. _______ Watkins)

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