Moses Keen (1740 - 1827)

Born 21 Mar 1740 in Bertie, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Martha Elizabeth (Griffin) Keen — married 1777 in Ireland, Bertie, North Carolina, USA

Descendants

Died 17 Sep 1827 at age 87 in Columbia County, Florida Territory, United States

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Biography

Moses Keene was born about August 1759, probably in Bertie County, North Carolina, the son of John Keen and Rachel Chandler^[1].

He served in the Revolutionary War, receiving pay in February 1782^[2] and 1783^[3].

Moses Keen North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782

Moses Keen North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1783

He married Martha Elizabeth Griffin.

In 1790 he was head of household on the census in Bertie County, North Carolina^[4]. [Thomas Kun] Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Bertie, North Carolina Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3 Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 Free White Persons - Females: 5 Number of Household Members: 9

They are living in Bertie, North Carolina in 1800.

Name: Moses Kenn Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Bertie, North Carolina Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 Number of Household Members Under 16: 5 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members: 8

By 1810, they are in Barnwell, South Carolina. 1810 United States Federal Census

Name: Moses Keen Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 4 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 Number of Household Members Under 16: 7 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members: 10

He also served in the War of 1812 as a private in 2nd Regiment (Evan's) Virginia Militia^[5][6].

He died in 1827. His burial site is unknown^[1].

Research Notes

Keen family

Date: 8/21/02 2:51:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time

From: e.johnelaine@

To: Jeanhmz@

Sent from the Internet (Details)

Only from family members. And a Keen Family Newsletter Issue #1 Jan, 198 0. Compiled by Richard M. Livingston, South Florida Pioneers, P O Box 16 6, Fort Ogden, FL 33842. This is what the letter says.

For the last eight years I have been trying to compile a family history of the Keen-Keene families in Florida. I have collected quite a b it of information and history on our family but there is still a lot of work to be done. Information on all lines is needed.

Our Keen family migrated from North Carlina to Georgia prior to 1809 and some of them settled in north Florida in the 1830s and 1840's.

The basic family lines are:

1. James Keen, born in c1778, married Edy Bird in 1799 in Bertie Co., North Carolina.

2. Sarah Keen, born c1881-85, married Jesse Collins in 1802 in Bertie Co ., NC This family remained in Georgia.

3. William H. Keen, born c1782, married Lyndia Gillet.

4. David Keen, born c1787, married 2nd, Elizabeth Fitzgerald in Tattnall Co GA.

5. Theophilus Keen, born 1792, married Elizabeth Raulerson

6. George Keen, born c1797, married Elizabeth Robertson.

7. Joseph Bryant Keen, born c1800, married Martha Elizabeth Griffin.

I believe the above seven Keens to be brothers and sisters and children of Moses Keen of Bertie County, North Carolina. Documentation of this is still needed.

Dilworth Keen, born 1846, son of David Keen, was in Sumter Co FL. in the 1 880 census along with wife, Eliza J. Keen and children, Ellen Keen, 186 4, Thomas Keen, 1868, and David Keen, 1877. They later lived at Tuck er in Pasco Co FL. I need additional info on his descendants.

Three children of Thomas and Sallie (Albritton) Keen settled in Polk C o. FL.

1. Margaret Keen, born 1873, married Marion F. Scott

2. Madison Harley Keen, born 1876, married Alma Prine

3. Acey Crawford Keen, born 1879, married Cornelia Prine.

I need information on their descendants.

Mrs. Miram Johnson was baptized in 1861 by Rev. J. M. Hayman along with Frances K. Keen Whidden.

Maybe this will help you with some information.

Elaine Simon-----

Moses Keen View Image Online™

State: NC Year: 1790

County: Bertie Roll: M637_7

Township: Unknown Township Page: 13

Image: 0207

1790 census North Carolina

Bertie County Edington District

This census is from Microcopy No. T-498 Roll 2

Keen, Moses..............................1-3-5-0-11

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find A Grave: Memorial #98250492
2. ↑ Moses Keen, North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782
3. ↑ Moses Keen, North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782
4. ↑ Moses Keen, United States Census, 1790
5. ↑ Moses Keen, United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815
6. ↑ Moses Keen, United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815

Bibliography

• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 17 October 2019), memorial page for Moses Keen (Aug 1759–1827), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98250492, ; Maintained by Diane Bryan (contributor 46527215) Unknown.
• North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WT-P38P : accessed 17 October 2019), Moses Keen, Feb 1782; citing Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
• North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WT-G1YX : accessed 17 October 2019), Moses Keen, 1783; citing Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
• North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WT-G1YX : accessed 17 October 2019), Moses Keen, 1783; citing Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
• United States Census, 1790, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHK1-SS9 : accessed 17 October 2019), Moses Keen, Bertie, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 358, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
• United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29K-DZH1 : 12 March 2018), Moses Keen, 1812-1815; citing NARA microfilm publication M602 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); roll 115; FHL microfilm 882,633.
• United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29K-DZWJ : 12 March 2018), Moses Keen, 1812-1815; citing NARA microfilm publication M602 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); roll 115; FHL microfilm 882,633.