Eli was born around 1811 in Pendleton District, South Carolina. He was a son of David Moore and Sarah Wilkerson.[1]:
Eli was a Blacksmith, as was his father. About 1835, he married Elizabeth Brewer, and they made their home in the Eastern Subdivision of Anderson County, South Carolina.[2] By 1860, they had moved to Hibbs Creek (6th Militia District), Banks County, Georgia.[3] They had ten children:
Shortly after moving to Georgia, Elizabeth died. On 27 Dec 1860, Eli married Nancy Lou Toney, widow of Clarkston Norwood.[4]
Eli's skills as a blacksmith were put to use during the War Between the States. He served as a volunteer in Co. H, 34th Reg't, and, at age 58, is listed on the 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia.[5]
In 1870, Eli and Nancy were still living in Banks County, in Homer, Georgia.[6]
Eli passed away on 17 Mar 1877 and was buried near Homer, Banks County, Georgia. (Several family trees list this death date and location; we will list it on his profile until a better source can be found.)[7]
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