Unassigned Moores in Rockingham and Guilford Counties, NC

In the mid nineties, I gathered information on all the Moores in Rockingham County, NC in order to sort through the various Moore families.  These are the "leftovers", the Moores who I wasn't able to assign to a particular family line, often because of a common first name. Some are certainly related to the Moores of Troublesome Creek, others not.  The notes weren't gathered with the intent of public distribution, nor were they meant to be comprehensive.  Thus some entries aren't as complete as they could or should be.  In addition, much of the information is unverified.  In spite of that, this file has been included in the hope that even the tiniest snippet might help another researcher.   Surnames strongly associated with Troublesome Creek and/or our Moores, Lemonds, or Hendersons, have been italicized. 

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

In Guilford County, NC:

1780: John Moore received land patent #329 for 300 acres on Balues Creek.  It was entered 1778.[1]

14 Oct 1783: William Moore received land grant #911 for 250 acres on Buffalo Creek of the Mayo River.  That had been entered in 1778.[2]   He sold the property on 22 Nov 1793.

1784: Robert Moore received land patent #1021 for 445 acres on Balues Creek.  It was entered 1780.[3]

5 Dec 1799: Risdon Moore married Ann Dent, with Thomas Searcy as bondsman.[4]  One Risdon Moore, born 20 Nov 1760, was the son of Shildes Moore, who had emigrated from Wales to Delaware in 1732.  He is the Risdon who married Ann Dent.  The problem is that he supposedly moved to Hancock County, GA in 1791.  A Risdon Moore married Rachel James in Dorchester County, MD in 1783.

1800 Census, Guilford County, NC (Salisbury District): 

●  Smith Moore: 3 males under 10, 1 10-16, 1 over 45; 3 females under 10, 1 26-45.

●  Thomas Moore: 1 male under 10, 1 26-45; 2 females 16-26.

30 May 1840: Melvin Moor witnessed a deed from Pinckney P. Massey to Emery D. Prior for land in Guilford County, but the deed was recorded in Rockingham.[5]

In Rockingham County, NC:

                27 Aug 1789: William Moore, John Williams, and Absolom Tatum sold 300 acres on both sides of the Haw River to John Johnson for £500.[6]  This parcel was apparently located near the Guilford County line.  I'm using the currency symbol for pounds, but they may well have been exchanging tobacco. 

In the 1790 Census, we find:

●  Thomas Moore: 1 male over 16, 6 under; 4 females; enumerated between John Jones and Hugh Gwen, close to David Moore.[7]

●  Thomas Moore: 2 males over 16, 4 under; 5 females; enumerated close to Isham and John Limmons.[8]

One of these is our Thomas.

22 Nov 1793: William and Elizabeth Moore "of Henry County, VA" sold 250 acres on both sides of Buffalo Creek of the Mayo River to Chesley Barnes for £90.[9]  According to Art Moore, this William was the son of William and Margaret Hudspeth Moore.  He served as a Private in James Tarrant's Company, Henry County Militia, during the Revolutionary War and died in Henry County in 1810.  He and Elizabeth  had children William F., Alexander, Elizabeth, James (b. 26 May 1777), Sally, Ann, Biddy, and Mary "Polly" Moore. 

17 Oct 1796: Charles Moore bought 50 acres on the waters of Long Branch of Bever Island Creek adjoining Anthony Dearing, the Stokes County line, Easton Dearing, Henderson, and Thomas Lovin from Thomas Asher for £20.  Witnesses: J. B. Pittman, John Vawter, and Samuel Henderson.[11]

1 Dec 1797: John Moore bought 50 acres on the waters of Hickory Creek from William Blake for £20.  Witnesses: Peter and Janey Hunter.[12] 

31 Jan 1801: Elizabeth Moore married John (x) Hingson.  Bondsman: James (x) Wright.[13]

1803: John Moore sold 50 acres on Hickory Creek to Zachariah King.[14]

23 Mar 1803: Thomas Moore sold 200 acres on both sides of Mill Creek adjoining Allen Caldwell, the Norton Branch, John Armstrong, John Linder’s old line, and Richard Coram to Wisdom Sutton for $225 in silver.  Witnesses: William (x) Woolridge and Josiah Woolridge.  John Linder lived between Piney Creek and Little Troublesome in 1794.[15]

24 Mar 1804: Thomas Moore sold 200 acres on both sides of Mill Creek adjoining the Norton Branch, John Armstrong, and John Linder, plus 50 acres adjoining Corum, to Allen Caldwell for $250 in silver.  Witnesses: William Woolridge and David Joary.[16]  See 23 Mar 1803.

24 Oct 1805: Along with Daniel Smith and David King, John Moore witnessed a deed from Enoch Russell, James Oakley, and Benjamin Thornton to Drury Smith.[17]  Zachariah King adjoined the Hickory Creek Moores.

4 Feb 1807:  Along with David (x) Kallum, Thomas Moore witnessed a deed from William and Elizabeth Mills to John Kellum on the Mayo River on Goun Spring Branch adjoining Mayberry, William Kellam, and Joel Gibson.[18]

1807: Nathaniel Moore witnessed deed from Martha Swail to Samuel Walker on the waters of Little Troublesome adjoining Hogan’s Creek and Andrew Martin.  Other witnesses were Abraham and Abram Walker.[19]  Our Nathaniel, son of John and Mary Ann Henry Moore, was supposedly only about 16 years old in 1807.

26 Apr 1809: William Moore purchased 325 acres on Belew’s Creek adjoining the Stokes County line from Theodorick Carter for £100.  The witnesses were Joseph Ladd, C. Ladd, and Andrew Conner.[20]  See 11 Aug 1825.

27 Jul 1809: Joab Moor witnessed a deed from Thomas and Richard Oakley to William Reed on the waters of Paper Creek adjoining Zachariah King.  The other witnesses were Zachariah (x) King and Samuel Oakley.[21]  Zachariah King owned land on Paper Creek, which must therefore lie close to Hickory Creek.

                In the 1810 Census:

●   John Moore: 3 males under 10, 1 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female under 10, 1 10-16, 1 26-45.[22] 

●   Thomas Moore: 3 males under 10, 1 over 45; 3 females under 10, 2 10-16, 1 26-45; 4 slaves.

●   Thomas Moore: 2 males under 10, 1 26-45; 1 female under 10, 1 16-26.[23] 

●   Thomas Moore: 2 males under 10, 1 26-45; 1 female under 10, 1 26-45.[24] 

24 Jul 1810: J. Moore and Leven Covey witnessed a deed from Samuel Dent to Joseph Cox on Upper Hogan’s Creek adjoining Alex Brown.  He also witnessed a deed for land in the same area on 28 May 1810 from James Whitsett.[25] James Whitsett married Nancy Moore, daughter of John and Mary Ann Henry Moore in 1791.

27 Aug 1810: William (x) Moore of Guilford County sold 376 acres on Belew’s Creek in both Rockingham and Stokes Counties adjoining Joseph Ladd, Patrick Twomey now Stegal, Elijah Wright, and Samuel Clark for $500 to William Cook.  Witnesses: John Moore and William (x) Neal.[26]  See 11 Aug 1825.

25 Mar 1811: Benjamin More witnessed a deed from William Kellum to Spencer Kellum on the Mayo River adjoining Benjamin Smith and John King.  Other witnesses were Philip (x) Anglin, John Dillard, William Smith, and David (x) Kallum Sr.[27]   See 13 Nov 1811.

13 May 1811: Along with Stephen Sanders, Robert Cumming, and Nicholas (x) Keating, James (x) Moore witnessed a deed from William Jones of Wilson County, TN to Ellison Young adjoining Westbrook and Daniel Carter.[28]

13 Nov 1811: Thomas Miller and James Moore witnessed a deed from Ellison Young to Lemiah King adjoining Westbrook and Daniel Carter.[29]  Thomas Miller seems to be associated with the Wolf Island Creek Moores.

30 Dec 1811: John Stewart sold 100 acres on the south side of the Mayo River adjoining King to John Moore for $75.  Witnesses: David Kellum, James Coffey, John Anglin, and William Mitchell.[30]

16 Sep 1812: Patsy Moore married Jonas Lephew.  Bondsman: Uriah Lephew.[31]

11 Feb 1813: Thomas (x) Moore married Tempey Rice with Thomas C. Brent as bondsman.  Tempy, who had died by 29 Nov 1821, was the daughter of William Rice, who is associated with Town Creek.[32]

2 Sep 1813: James Moore bought any interest held by John Smith in a legacy claimed by William Read and wife to estate of Thomas Smith, deceased.  Price: $140.  This was witnessed by George S. Staples and John Dillard; but not proved until August Term, 1851![33]

2 Apr 1814: Robert Moore purchased 100 acres on both sides of Rocky Fork of Big Troublesome Creek adjoining William Donnell from Hugh Lynch for $200.  Witnesses: Robert and Anderson Linch.[34]

                In the 1815 Tax List:

●   John Moore: 150 acres valued at $150; 0 polls; enumerated between Ambrose King and Jesse Going on List of Nehemiah Vernon.[35]

●   Obadiah Moore: No acreage; 1 poll; listed between Berryman Breedlove and William Rea on List of Nehemiah Vernon.[36]

20 May 1815:  John (x) Moore sold 50 acres adjoining Charles Moore and Nathaniel Barnes to Johnston Going for $45.  Witnesses: Pleasant (x) Gibson, Stephen Gibson, and William Moore.  Isaac Moore married Mary Norton with Jonson (x) Goin as bondsman on 2 Apr 1835.[37]

27 Jul 1816: Peggy Moore married Henry Flowers with John Moore as bondsman.  [37a]

13 Nov 1816: Samuel Moore and Edward Moore witnessed a deed from Thomas Overton, Willis Davis, and Elijah Withers to Francis and Lucinda Pitt on the Dan River.  The parcel had been formerly owned by Isaac Whitworth and adjoined William Hand.[38]  See 29 Sep 1817.

29 Sep 1817: William W. or M. Moore witnessed a deed from Wyatt Stubblefield of Pittsylvania County, VA to Elijah Withers on the waters of Lick Fork and Hogan’s Creek above the Meeting House Road and adjoining Taylor Watt.[39]  This should be near the Caswell County line, the Hogan Creek Moores, but William W. belonged to Town Creek.

22 Apr 1818: Benjamin Moore witnessed a deed from John Reynolds to _____ _____ for a town lot in Leaksville.  Other witnesses were John Hawkins, Owen Wilkerson, Nelson H. Oleyans, and Virginia Get.[40]

9 Aug 1819: Charles More "of Patrick County, VA" bought 42 acres on the waters of Buffalo Island Creek adjoining King, Barnes, and John Gains from Levi Clinkscales of Henry County, VA.  Witnesses: Peter Scales and James Smith.[41]

7 Feb 1820:William F. or H. Moore bought 84 acres on the waters of the Mayo River adjoining William Riddle, John Dotson, and William Meanzez from Robert Means for £82.  Witnesses: William (x) Reynolds and Rachel (x) Reynolds.[42]

                In the 1820 Census:

●   Thomas Moore: 2 males under 10, 1 over 45; 1 female 26-45; 1 person in agriculture.[43] 

●   John Moore: 1 male under 10, 1 10-16, 1 over 45; 1 female 10-16, 1 over 45.[44]  He was enumerated close to William Moore.

●   William Moore: 2 males under 10, 1 16-26; 1 female under 10, 1 16-26.[45]  He was enumerated between John and Richard Martin, close to John Moore.

●   Robert Moore: 1 male 16-26; 1 female under 10, 1 16-26; 2 slaves.[46]  Enumerated next to Thomas F. Riddle.  There are two Roberts in this census, the other being 26-45.  Which man married Polly Lynch on 8 Jan 1814?

●   Samuel Moore: 3 males under 10, 1 26-45; 1 female under 10, 1 16-26; 1 person in manufacturing.[47]

●   Benjamin Moore: 1 male 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 26-45.[48]

13 Oct 1821: Along with Alexander Tate and Benjamin Wall, Edward Moore witnessed a deed from Isaac Whitworth to Thomas Price for 250 acres along the Dan River.[49]

29 Nov 1821: Thomas Moore, as administrator of his late wife Tempey's estate, sold a slave named Lucy and children to Thomas Searcy for $50.  Witnesses: John Forrest and John Mattock.[50]  Tempey was the daughter of the late William Rice.

12 Feb 1822: Thomas C. Moore and Mason Finch witnessed a bill of sale from Robert Martin to Ann, Zachariah, and William Finch, administrators of the Benjamin Finch estate, for slave Mica, age 24, and her two children.[51]

3 Sep 1822: Edward (x) Moore married Priscilla Corum.  Bondsman: Morgan Lillard.[52]  The Corums were associated with Thomas C. Moore and Mill Creek; the Lillards with Town Creek.

26 Feb 1823: Robert Moore sold 8 acres adjoining Valentine Arnett, Robert Syneke, and John Reed to Valentine Arnett for $32.  The conveyance was witnessed by George Irvin.[53]

4 Mar 1825: W. Mitchell Moore was bondsman at the marriage of Eliza Thompson and R. J. Witty.[54]  Could his be the son of Thomas Moore?   Alpha Witty married John Whitsett, son of James and Nancy Moore Whitsett.

22 Aug 1825: Alpha R. Moore witnessed a deed from Henry and Betsy Tatum to Absolum Bostick on the south fork of Upper Hogan’s Creek adjoining William Fleming.  The other witness was D. D. Bostick.[55]

14 Dec 1826: Marel Moore, along with R. D. Scales, witnessed a deed from Alexander Tate to Thomas Dalton for his interest in his mother’s land at the fork of the Mayo and Dan Rivers.[56]

3 May 1827: T. C. Moore and James Miller witnessed a deed from Robert Martin to Spencer Killum for 220 acres adjoining Gallaway.[57]

22 Jan 1828: John Moore sold 11¾ acres on the waters of Haw River near Bruce’s Road to Alexander Bevil for $29.37½.  The witnesses were Allen Baily and Thomas Small.[58]  Is this the son of Samuel and Rebecca Henry Moore?

23 Jan 1828: John (x) Moore sold 40 acres adjoining Johnston Going to Susanna Norton for $23.  The parcel had been deeded to John Moore by George Russell.  Witnesses: John Whitworth and Randal Riddle.[59]

19 Feb 1829: William (x) More was bondsman at the marriage of Lewis Goin and Elizabeth Harris.

1829: John (x) Moore and Thomas (x) Martin witnessed trust deed from Thomas Brown to William C. Cole for personal property.[60]

23 Jul 1829: John Moore sold 50 acres adjoing Edward Smith and Suny Dohty to Andrew Martin for $50.  The witnesses were Jeremiah Minter, Joseph Martin, and Welman Belton.  On that same day, William F. Moore of Stokes County sold 84 acres on the waters of the Mayo River adjoining Riddle, John Dodson, and William Means Senior to Edward Smith for $176.  Joss__eh Martin and Thomas Hillam witnessed that deed.[61]

30 Dec 1829: Nancy Moore married John Mattock Junior.  Bondsman: Larkin Thacker.[62]  John Mattock witnessed the will of Thomas Moore, widower of Tempey Rice Moore.

31 Dec 1829: Along with Peggy (x) and Randal (x) and Elizabeth (x) Riddle, James (x) Gibson, and Alexander (x) Gibson, William (x) Moore sold title to the land of Elizabeth Gibson, wife of Champ Gibson, to Andrew Martin for $40.  Witnesses: Richard Martin, W. H. Hickerson, and Jeremiah Martin.[63]  See 28 Oct 1830.

17 or 19 Jun 1830: John Moore and Joseph Alley witnessed the will of Alfred Pratt.  Executor: Thomas Neal.[64]

                In the 1830 Census:

●   Thomas Moore: 2 males under 5, 2 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 40-50; enumerated close to Margaret Lemons and James Whitsett.[65]

●   Thomas Moore: 1 male 20-30, 1 60-70; 1 female 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 40-50; 7 slaves.[66]

●   Alfred Moore: 2 males under 5, 1 10-15, 1 30-40; 3 females 5-10, 1 20-30.[67]

●   Robert Moore: 1 male under 5, 1 20-30; 2 females under 5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30; enumerated close to Rebecca Moore, aged 40-50.[68]   Is this the son of James and Margaret Moore?

●   Rebecca Moore: 1 male 5-10, 1 10-15; 1 female 5-10, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 40-50; enumerated close to Robert Moore, Telitha Moore.[69]  Could the youngest male be Robert L. and the oldest male be Thomas C. Moore?

●   James W. Moore: 1 male 20-30; 1 female under 5, 1 15-20.

●   Thomas Moore: 1 male 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 50-60; 2 females under 5, 1 5-10, 1 40-50.[70]

28 Oct 1830: William (x) Moore, Peggy (x), Stephen (x), and Elizabeth (x) Gibson sold 38 acres adjoining the widow’s dower to Andrew Martin for $85.  Witnesses: William H. Hickerson, Joseph (x) Martin, and John Brown.[71]

24 Jan 1832: John Moore sold 79 acres on the waters of Buffalo Creek adjoining Gibson and Pointers to Philip Hayse for $50.  Witnesses: Samuel (x) Stewart, Jural and Nehemiah (x) Vernon.[72]

26 Mar 1833: John Moore, along with John Pertle and John J. Wright, was witness to the marriage contract between James Miller and Nancy Baker.  The same three men then witnessed a deed from Nancy Baker to Isaac and Lafayette Baker for 75 acres adjoining John W. Miller, Archibald MacLeroy, Thomas Smoothers, Piney Creek, and Rachel Arrans.[73]  John Pertle lived on Great Rockhouse; John Wright on Wolf Island Creek.  Was this the son of John and Mary Ann Moore?

17 Oct 1833: Lewis Moore married Delila Boyles.  Bondsman: Daniel Boyles.  Daniel Boyles was Trustee of the Meeting House with Charles Moore.  He lived on Hogan’s Creek.[74]

12 Jul 1834: Henry Moore purchased 172 acres on the south fork of Wolf Island Creek from Thomas Moore for $50 plus "services rendered", the total being $335.[75]  Is this written incorrectly?  Should the name actually be Hervey? 

13 Oct 1834: Martha Moore married William Southern, with George W. Persell as bondsman.[76]  George lived on Troublesome.  See 1 Dec 1836.

30 Dec 1834: David B. Moore married Martha Vaughn, with John W. Miller as bondsman.  Hervey Moore was married that same day.  And Elizabeth Vaughn had married Levin Moore in 1818.[77]

2 Apr 1835: Isaac Moore – Mary Norton.  Bondsman: Johnson (x) Goin.[78]  See 20 May 1815.  According to Carol Costa, this couple moved to Rowan County, KY.

21 Sep 1835: Drury F. and Permelia Moore of Guilford County sold a tract in the fork of Hogan’s Creek adjoining William Fewel, Jesse Chapman, and John Pegram for $206 to Gideon Pegram.  Witnesses: John Moore and Gru___ Mage.[79]

29 Oct 1835: Thomas J. Moore was bondsman for the marriage of Frances B. Forest and William Smith.[80]

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.[81]  The location and associated families are not what we would expect if this was the Hervey Moore, son of Thomas Moore of Wolf Island Creek.  Yet is this that elusive association between the families?  Were they in fact related?  See Some Other Moore Families in Rockingham County.

14 Dec 1836: Margaret Moore married Richard Wiles.  Bondsman: Levi Lawrence.[82]

17 Nov 1837: Due to a court ruling against Alfred Moore in favor of W.H. _____ for $84.00 plus interest for which John W. Brent is security, Moore sold his tract purchased from George Simpson adjoining William Guinn, Anderson Brensfield, and Peggy Hardin to Robert H. Scales for $1.00 in a trust deed.  Included with the land were 1 horse, 1 cow, 1 yearling, all stock of hogs, 1 carry-all, all crop of corn and fodder, 1 clock, 3 beds and furniture.  Moore did reside on the tract.  Witnesses: N. H. McClain and C. G. Taff.[83]

18 Jan 1838: Indebted to Edmund Brannock of Orange County for $140, Alfred Moore sold to George N. Brent for $1.00 in trust, his tract purchased from George Simpson on which Moore resided adjoining William Guinn, Anderson Brinfield, and Peggy Hardy.  Included in this trust deed also were 1 black horse, 1 red cow and yearling, 19 hogs, 1 carry-all, crop of corn, 1 clock, 3 feather beds and furniture.  Wits: Charles G. Taft and Henry Brannock Junior.[84]

26 May 1838: Along with George W. Martin, John Moore witnessed a deed from John Pertle to Milton Small for 25 acres on Rockhouse Creek.[85]  Could this be John #2327, the son of our John Moore?

27 Nov 1838: John Moore was one of the Trustees of Bethleham Church (Methodist Episcopal) on Town Creek near Leadville and the old Bethleham Meeting House.  On the date indicated, the Trustees were the grantees in a deed from Isaac Wesson.  The other Trustees were P. Guerrant, Benton Wild, Daniel E. Guerrant, Peter D. Guerrant, William Hudson, and Thomas G. Weidom.[86]

May 1840: John M. Moore received a license "to retail spirituous liquor" at the Iron Works.[87]  Our Nathan Moore was indebted in 28 Jul 1840 to a John M. Moore.  Is John Nathan’s brother?

30 May 1840: Melvin Moor witnessed a deed from Pinckney P. Massey to Emery D. Prior for land in Guilford County, but recorded in Rockingham County.[88]  Was this Melvin Moore, the son of Henry and Jean Henderson Moore?

1840: Harden Moore and wife received Lot #1 of slaves valued at $1,600 belonging to the estate of Nathan Scales.[89]

                In the 1840 Census:

●   T. Moore: 1 male 10-15, 1 30-40; 1 female 30-40; enumerated next to E. Donnell.[90]   This is not Leven or Foster Moore.

●   William More: 1 male 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 30-40; 3 females 10-15, 1 20-30.[91]

●   Henry Moore: 1 male 15-20, 1 30-40; 1 female 20-30.  This can’t be Hervy, because where are his kids? 

●   H. W. Moore: 2 males under 10, 1 30-40; 2 females 5-10, 1 30-40.

●   Robert Moore: 2 males 20-30; 1 female 20-30.

●   W. A. Moore: 1 male 20-30.[92]  Is this William Moore, the 22 year old son of Henry and Jean Moore?

●   John Moore: 1 male 40-50; enumerated close to Mary Moore and F. Moore.

●   Robert Moore: 1 male 20-30; 1 female 15-20; enumerated close to Eleven Moore and Samuel Moore.[93]

●   R____ Moore: 1 male 20-30; 1 female 20-30; may have been enumerated close to Smith Moore.

●   Wilson Moore: 1 male under 5, 2 5-10, 1 30-40; 1 female 5-10, 1 20-30.

●   Edward Moore: 1 male under 5, 1 10-15, 140-50; 1 female under 5, 3 10-15, 1 40-50.

11 Dec 1840: B. D. Moore married Elizabeth J. Grogan.  The Grogans lived on Buffalo Island Creek.[94]

27 Mar 1841: Eliza Moore married William Blessed.[95]  This couple was not there in 1850, but Arminta Blessed age 1 was enumerated with the Rogers family on Troublesome Creek  close to H. D. Moore, and Andrew Blessed age 13 was residing with Levin Moore.  See 29 Jan 1845.

15 Sep 1841: Along with Aaron P. Robertson, Henry Moore witnessed a deed from Hobson Gilliam to George Courts on the waters of Lick Creek, 86½ acres minus ½ acre upon which schoolhouse stood adjoining Robert Court’s old line, William J. Gilliam, and Samuel Adcock.[96]

12 Oct 1841: Henry Moore witnessed deed from Pryor Reynolds to Calvin G. Smith on the waters of Londen Creek adjoining John Tyler and D. Wall.  The other witness was A. Roberts.[97]  John Wall married Amelia Whitsett, daughter of James and Nancy Moore Whitsett.

3 Nov 1841: Mathew P. Moore married Margaret Taylor.  Bondsman: William Allen.  The Taylors lived on Pruit’s Fork, the Allens on Hogan’s Creek.[98]

9 Jan 1842: Mathew P. Moore was bondsman at the marriage of Eleanor Pritchett and William (x) Vinson.[99]

15 Jan 1842: Along with A. Washburn, William H. Moore witnessed a deed from Joseph D. Waters to Frederick W. Watson for land on the north bank of the Haw River.[100]

6 Apr 1842: Indebted to John Moore, executor of William Moore, deceased, in the amount of $957; William M. Jackson sold slaves and personal property in trust deed to Henry Tatum of Guilford County for $100.  The mortagage was witnessed by John Moore and William Allen.[101]  This William would not seem to be the son of Samuel and Mary Pearson Moore.  Although that William died in 1839, the executor of his will was his brother Samuel, who lived well past 1842.

1842: Andrew Moore received land patent #766 for 65 acres on the Haw River.[102]  Our Andrew, the son of John and Rachel Lemonds Moore would have already been living in Indiana.

6 May 1842: A. Moore and Pinckney (x) Purguson witnessed a deed of trust from Alexander Joyce to William M. Jackson on the waters of Jacob’s Creek adjoining Sandy Williams, Elijah Waid, Simpson, and Janes.[103]  John H. Perguson married Lucinda Moore, daughter of Smith and Rebecca Henry Moore, in 1848.

Between 1842 and 1844 William C. Moore witnessed a bill of sale for many slaves from Martha Martin to Alfred M. and Martha Ann Scales.  Other witnesses were John Barnes and R. Moxley.[104]  Martha was the widow of James Martin; Martha Ann his daughter.  John and Betsy Jane Lemonds Moore had a son named William C.  His parents moved to Cole County, MO in the early 1840s, but he might not have gone with them.

21 Jan 1843: James M. Moore married Jane F. Counts.  Bondsman: George M. Hubbard.[105]  The Hubbards lived on Pruitt’s Fork.  Did this James Moore later marry Mary J. Meador on 15 Mar 1845?

29 Jun 1843: Martha Moore married George Wells.  Bondsman: Patrick (x) Wells.[106]  George Wells witnessed a deed of gift from Thomas Moore of Wolf Island Creek c. 1833, plus he adjoined T. B. Moore on Town Creek in 1845.  In 1850 or 1860 George and Martha Moore Wells were enumerated next to James and Mary Moore.  Martha was born in VA c. 1800-1803, so she was probably a widow when she married.    

22 Feb 1844: Alexander Moore married Nancy Jane Wilson.  Bondsman: George H. York.[107]  The surname of York is associated with Franklin D. Lemonds. 

30 Sep 1844: Durant Bosich and Samuel Moore witnessed a deed from Willoughby C. Robertson to William D. Bartee for two tracts: 1) Adjoining Nathan Wright, Webster, crossing Court House Road, Abraham Walker, and Cantrell; 2) Adjoining Webster and Hopkins.[108] The Cantrells lived on Wolf Island Creek; the Hopkins on Little Troublesome and Hogan’s Creek and the waters of the Haw River.

16 Oct 1844: Along with James Scales, William (x) Moore witnessed a deed from James (x) Harris to Alexander Harris on Hickory Creek adjoining Andrew Martin.[109]

29 Jan 1845: Polly Moore married William (x) Blessed.  Bondsman: Sampson L. Cryer.[110]  The Blesseds may be related to Levin Moore since these men are associated with Troublesome.  See 27 Mar 1841.

2 Apr 1845: David S. or L. Moore, along with William Donnell, witnessed a deed from Frederick W. Watson to Pleasant Hopkins on the waters of the Haw River.[111]  The son of Pearson Moore was supposedly too young.  But see 15 Jan 1842; he must be related to William H. Moore.

15 Jul 1845 William Moore was bondsman for the marriage of Robert Brown and Sarah Troth.[112]  The Browns are an associated family on Troublesome Creek.

6 Oct 1845: Feribee Moore married Alexander (x) Harris.  Bondsman: John Brown.[113]  Alexander Harris probably lived on Hickory Creek.  See 16 Oct 1844.

9 Feb 1848: Melvin and Abner Moore purchased personal property from James Simpson for $2,250.  The property consisted of 6 slaves (Allen, Jack, Levin, George, Lewis, and John), 2 horses, 5 head of cattle, 15 sheep, 1 bed, 1 bureau, and 1 sofa.  Witnesses: John Massey and Deniza Bocker or Barker.[114]

1 May 1849: Thomas Moore Junior bought 114 acres adjoining Rouland Williams from William Fewell for $71.  It was witnessed by Edward Baily.[115]  Edward Baily married Sarah Moore on 28 Jun 1855.

13 Jun 1849: John (x) Moore was bondsman for the marriage of Dennis Isley and Sarah Ann Allen.[116]  The Allens lived close to Levin and Henderson Moore.

August 1849: James C. Moore was witness to a deed from John Matlock to Rufus Manly and William G. Williams on the waters of Pruit’s Fork.  The other wit was P. Settle.[117]  Pruit’s Fork is a branch of Hogan’s Creek.

16 Sep 1849: William (x) Moore was bondsman for the marriage of Sally Goin and Peter L. Rickman.[118]

26 Nov 1849: Samuel Moore of Caswell County sold 50 acres on Brushy Fork of Popp’s Creek adjoining Spencer Kellum to Thomas Grogan for $50.  The conveyance was witnessed by Robert H. Scales and Stephen Neal.  There’s also a Brushy Fork of Great Rockhouse.

18 Mar 1850:  B. J. Moore witnessed a power of attorney from John N. Steer of Missouri to Philip Perkins.[119]

                In the 1850 Census:

●   J. C. Moore: Hack driver, age 20, born NC, enumerated in the household of Joseph Holderby.[120]  Sarah Stubblefield, age 67, was also there.  The household was enumerated next to R. H. Courts, and was apparently near Town Creek.  Could this be John Carter Moore, son of Francis Barnett Moore?

●   S. E. Moore: Female 23, born NC, enumerated in the household of Blackmond Hunicut.[121]

●   Saleana Moore: Age 25, born NC, enumerated in the household of Samuel Roberts, very close to Robert Corum.[122]  See 5 Apr 1858 and James Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, The 1860 Census of Rockingham County, NC, p. 35.

●   Sally Moore: Age 20, born NC, enumerated in the household of Robert Corum, very close to Samuel Roberts.[123]   Is this the youngest daughter of Richard F. Moore?

●   Samuel Moore: Student 18, born NC, enumerated in the household of Matilda Scales, age 58, close to Samuel and Thomas Lemon.[124]

27 Aug 1850: T. Carter Moore witnessed a deed from John Smith to James M. Hutchinson on the waters of Mill Creek adjoining A. Sutliff.[125]

18 Mar 1851: Sally Moore married William (x) Goin.  Bondsman: Shaderack (x) Goin.  The Goins lived on the Mayo River.[126]

21 Apr 1851: Leonard (x) Moore was bondsman for the marriage of Phillip H. Bailey and Sally Axton.[127]  See 22 Jan 1828, 1 May 1849, and 28 Jun 1855.

29 Apr 1851: Martha J. Moore married Johnson K. Gray.  Bondsman: Harding N. Thornton.[128]

2 Aug 1851: Sythy C. Moore married John Frazer Jr.  Bondsman: Stephen Frazer.[129]

August 1851: A deed dated 2 Sep 1813 from John Smith to James Moore was proved.[130]  See 2 Sep 1813.

28 Oct 1851: Luesia Moore married Nathaniel Anderson.  Bondsman: John C. Law.[131]

4 Dec 1851:  John W. Moore purchased 272 or 227 acres on the waters of the Haw River adjoining Logan Chamberlain, Troxberry, Gordon, Cunningham, and Apple from Pleasant Hopkins, executor of Thomas Hopkins, deceased, for $290.  Witnesses: Logan (x) Chamberlain and William P. (x) Hopkins.[132]  John W. Moore may have been the son of John and Lydia Coe Moore.  Thomas Hopkins was the father of Ady Hopkins Moore, wife of Enoch Moore.

16 Jun 1852: Adeline Moore married William Goin.  Bondsman: Pleasant (x) Belton.[133]  See 18 Mar 1851.

16 Sep 1852: Mary A. S. Moore married John W. Cole.  Bondsman: John T. Mathews.[134]

12 Jul 1853: Ambrose B. Moore married Katherine Mullins.[135]

23 Jul 1853: Mary A. (x) Moore of Franklin County, TN granted power of attorney to Lewis Anderson of Franklin to recover from Allen Price, commissioner, her share of the sale of 20 slaves sold by order of the Rockingham Court, minus $850 already received.  The basis of her claim was the will of her grandfather Thomas Smith.  Witnesses: George W. Warren and Addison Temple.[136]

May 1854: Emily D. Moore and William W. Rankin, Sarah (x) Rankin, and Archibald and Jane Bevil, all of Guilford County, sold 349 acres on Benejah Creek in both Guilford and Rockingham Counties to John C. Rankin of Rockingham for $1,200.  The parcel adjoined William W. Rankin, Noah M. Clemer, and Jesse Wharton, and devolved to sellers as heirs of Robert Rankin, deceased.  Witnesses: A.M. Roach and John H. Chilcutt.[137]  Was this the wife of Thomas Hopkins Moore?  Both Emily and Thomas, who were married in 1850, reportedly died of malaria in the early years of their marriage; and indeed, neither were mentioned in the 1856 Moore Equity Suit.  But was Emily still alive in 1854?

20 Jan 1855: Mary A. Moore married Powhattan McCollum.  Bondsman: Thomas Ruffin Junior.[138]  The McCollums lived on Wolf Island Creek.

5 Jun 1855: Sterling (x) Moore married Mary J. Reay.  Bondsman: Elisha D. Brian.[139]  "Starling" was born 1 Jan 1822, died 1 Jan 1915, and was buried at Baptist.

28 Jun 1855: Sarah Moore married George W. Preston.  Bondsman: Edward S. Bailey.[140]  See 22 Jan 1828 and 1 May 1849.  Is she a Moore, or Sally Axton Moore, who married Phillip H. Bailey on 21 Apr 1851? 

8 Jul 1855: Anney Moore married Joseph Farmer.  Bondsman: B. F. Troy.[141]  Joseph was born in 1820, Anney 1842.  See James Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, The 1860 Federal Census of Rockingham County, NC, p. 43.

18 Sep 1855: Samuel Moore made a deed of gift to daughter Mary E. Moore (for affection plus $5.00) of 2 slaves, Isabella 17 and Mary Jane 15.  The witnesses were A. M. Scales and Nathaniel Scales.[142] They can't be located in the 1850 Census,, but see James Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, The 1860 Federal Census of Rockingham County, NC, p. 20.  Nathaniel Scales apparently lived on Buffalo Island Creek.

25 Sep 1855: Mary E. Moore married Alfred Carrigan.  The ceremony was performed by John H. Pichard.[143]

17 Oct 1855: Louisa M. Moore married Thomas M. Holt, with the ceremony performed by Jacob Doll.[144]

16 Jun 1856: Thomas C. Moore purchased 2 tracts from James Irvin on the waters of Rockhouse and Glady Creeks adjoining each other and Thomas Johns, Thomas Parker, A. Philips, Marr, and Miller.  The two parcels totaled 335 acres with a price of $425.  W. M. Ellington witnessed.[145]   W. M. Ellington was married to Isabel Scott, the widow of Pearson Moore.

14 Mar 1857: Indebted to Coleman Brann for $40, Thomas Moore Junior “shall make a good right and title of said lands [dower of Elizabeth Taylor] when his son comes of age unto the said Coleman Brann . . . . the above obligation to be void”.  This was witnessed by F. L. Simpson.  On that same day, Thomas Moore Junior, and Thomas and William Taylor released all claim to the dower of Elizabeth Taylor due them as legatees of William Taylor, deceased, to Coleman Brann.  That deed was witnessed by F. L. Simpson and Thomas H. Pritchett.[146]

23 May 1857: John S. Moore purchased 1 acre near Madison adjoining T. H. Colis and Dr. Colis from William (x) Whitice for $350.  Witnesses: J. M. Cox, W. O. Hopper.[147]

15 Jun 1857: Drury Moore sold personal property consisting of one mare, one cow and calf, one sow, kitchen furniture [and more, but unreadable] to Lucy Moore for $80.00.  Witnesses: John Smith and Samuell Oakley.[148]  Our Drury Enoch Moore wasn’t born until 1860. 

27 Jun 1857: Catherine Moore, age 21, wife of James Moore, died and was buried in the Llewellyn Family Cemetery in Madison Township.[149]

15 Sep 1857: James W. Moore sold 132 acres on Hardrich Branch adjoining William Carter, "being part of the tract upon which Moore lives", to John B. Webster for $1,015.  The deed was witnessed by William Carter.[150]   Was James the son of Enoch Moore?

5 Apr 1858: Salena Moore married James Walker Curry.  James was born 1803-1805; the couple had sons Joseph, Thomas, Walter, and Edward Curry.  See James Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, The 1860 Federal Census of Rockingham County, NC 1860, p. 35.

30 Jul 1858: Robert L. Moore bought 142¾ acres on both sides of Glady Creek from Thomas C. Moore for $212.50.  The parcel adjoined Thomas C. Moore, Pinkney Miller (formerly Hall’s), Eli Isley, Zebedde Isley, the northside of Iron Works Road, T. B. Wheeler, deceased, James Curry, deceased, and Nancy Miller’s old line.  Witness: M. D. King.[151]

c.1859: Samuel Moore, along with A. H. Barnes, A. P. Smith, John Foy, Joshua Wall, Pleasant Webster, Thomas Robertson, all Trustees of the Beulah Baptist Association, bought 1 acre (Lots 92 & 93) in Madison from John Ayres for $175 adjoining John Watkins and the Academy Lot.  Witnesses: S. A. Jorden, John H. Thacker, J. W. Ellington, J. B. Churchill.[152]

In the 1860 Census: John S. Moore: Dentist 27, born NC; Emma R. [nee Martin] age 23; William 3 and Effie 1; enumerated Madison Post Office.[153] They were married 10 Jul 1855 by W. N. Mebane, with J. M. Cox as bondsman.

30 Mar 1861: Samuel Moore sold 132½ acres on the waters of Jacob’s Creek to Henry C. Comer for $1,060.  Witnesses: Thomas B. Williams and William McCollum.  The deed was proved 19 Aug 1869 in Probate Court by McCollum.[154]

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.[155]  See 26 Mar 1833 and 30 Dec 1834.

23 Jan 1864: William N. Moore bough 152½ acres from Andrew M. Loving for $2,500.  The parcel was located on Big and Little Troublesome Creeks adjoining John W. Jones, R. L. Apple, "Henderson’s, sometimes called Little Troublesome Creek”, James Bason, "Lemon’s old line”, and J. M. Morehead, formerly James Moore’s corner.  Witnesses: Josiah K. McCoy and Thomas L. Godsey.[156]

28 Nov 1864: Mary (x) Moore sold property adjoining Starkey Smith and Dennis Isley to William Isley for $150.  The sale was witnessed by R. L. Apple.[157]  Was this Mary Thomas Moore, the widow of John? 

12 Mar 1865: Thomas Moore bought 130 acres on the waters of Jacob’s Creek for $1,300 from Alexander Wall.  The parcel adjoined Jonathan Suits, George W. Persell, Thomas King, James Brown, John Jones’ old corner, and Joseph Cunningham.  Witnesses: H. P. Lomas and Thomas McCollum.[158]              

12 Oct 1867: Alexander M. Searcy sold 837 acres on Hogan’s Creek adjoining Richard Henderson and Richard Miner, plus personal property, to Dr. J. S. Moore for $5.00 in deed of trust.[159]

11 May 1869: John W. Moore granted a lease to Thomas Graham of Philadelphia for mining iron ore on 227 acres.  Graham was to pay Moore 50¢ per miner’s ton.  Witness: Thomas E. Cook.  On the next day Margaret S. Moore granted the same type of lease to Graham with the same price conditions and the same witness.[160]  Is this the son of John and Lydia Moore? And see James Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, The 1860 Federal Census of Rockingham County, NC 1860, p. 13 for Margaret.

The year 1860 was my cut-off point, as my Moores had moved to Arkansas in 1853.

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