John Moore (1665 - 1716)

Descendants

Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Will 2 Sources 3 Acknowledgements

Biography

"The first settlers of Somerset County, Maryland, came north out of Accomack and Northampton in Virginia. Many of these settlers were dissenters, trying to escape the mandatory tithing to the Church of England. Many of these immigrants were Quakers, Presbyterians, and others who desired to escape this parochialism. The proprietors of Maryland wanted settlers and were much more tolerant of different religious beliefs. They also gave land grants to immigrants. As a result, Somerset County was created in 1666, settlement was rapid out of Virginia colonists.

In Somerset County, Maryland, 50-acre grants for settling in Maryland were given to Daniel Moore on May 14, 1662, Samuel Moore on February 6, 1663, Daniel Moore on April 28, 1663 and Martin Moore on June 5, 1666. A John Moore immigrated to Somerset County in 1672 with wife and child. This immigrant could be John Moore, Sr., a ferryman, or John Moore, Sr., whose descendants are the subject of this book. It may be that John Moore, Sr. was the son of Thomas Moore of Northampton County, Virginia; but this fact has not been proven...."

"John Moore, Sr.: of Ammamessex, Somerset County, Maryland, and died between December 1, 1716 and March 20, 1717, on the basis of his will. He married Anne Mitchell (Minshall) on October 23, 1685 in Somerset County, Maryland. William Traile, a Presbyterian, was the minister. Ann, the daughter of Jeffrey Minshall, I and Frances Carsley, was born ca. 1666 in Somerset County, Maryland." ^[1]

2112. John Moore, Sr., born Unknown; died Bet. December 01, 1716 - March 20, 1716/17. He married 2113. Anne Mitchell October 23, 1685 in Somerset Co., Maryland.

2113. Anne Mitchell, born Abt. 1666 in Somerset Co., Maryland; died Aft. 1719. She was the daughter of 4226. Jeffrey Minchall I and 4227. Frances Carsley.

Children of John Moore and Anne Mitchell are:
i. John Moore, Jr., born April 04, 1686 in Pocomico, Somerset Co., Maryland; died Bet. April 01 - May 05, 1744; married Tabitha Giles.
ii.Thomas Moore, born Abt. 1687 in Annamessex, Somerset Co., Maryland; died Abt. 1721 in Annamessex, Somerset Co., Maryland; married Mary Martin; born November 27, 1687 in Somerset Co., Maryland; died Abt. 1746.

Notes for Thomas Moore:

"Thomas was a carpenter. Their children were minors when Thomas died. Mary married (2) John Sterling II before November 1722." ^[2] Dan has more descendant and other information for Thomas and his family, in his book.

iii. William Moore, Sr., born August 30, 1689 in Pocomico, Somerset Co., Maryland; died Abt. 1755; married Elizabeth Shiles; born April 11, 1692; died Unknown.

Notes for William Moore, Sr.:

"They (John and Elizabeth) lived in Northern Somerset County, Marylandm and perhaps Dorchester County, Maryland. ^[3]

iv. Elizabeth Moore, born January 25, 1693/94 in Morumsco, Somerset Co., Maryland; died Unknown.
v. Sarah Moore, died Unknown.
2114. William Giles II, born Unknown; died Abt. 1749. He married 2115. Margaret.

Notes for William Giles II:

In 1688, William Giles Patented 200 acres of land called "St. Gyles" between Quantico Creek and Rewastico Creek. He purchased 150 acres of land called "Turkey Cock Hill" from Philip Carter in 1694. In 1696, William patented "Giles Lot," 450 acres. In the 1666-1723 Tax Lists, William Giles possessed 300 acres of "Parremores First Choice" on the south side of Quantico Creek near its head and 250 acres of "Sallop." ^[4]

November 10, 1694. Philip Carter and his wife Mary sold 150 acres to William Giles, Jr. and his wife Margaret for 5 shillings. Witnesses: John Winder and James Dashiells. ^[5]

Children of William Giles and Margaret are:

i. Tabitha Giles, born Unknown; died Aft. 1745; married John Moore, Jr..

ii. Thomas Giles, died Unknown; married Ann Harris March 12, 1729/30 in Somerset Co., Maryland; died Unknown.

iii. William Giles III, born Unknown; died Abt. 1772.

iv. Mary Giles, died Unknown; married Mr. Harris; died Unknown.

v. Isaac Giles, Sr., died Unknown.

Approved March 18, 1752. Inventory of Estate of William Giles, Sr. Appraisers: Robert Twilley and John Jones. Creditors: Thomas Gillis and Nehemiah King. Next of kin: Thomas Giles and Marget Harris. Admininstrator/ Excutor: William Giles. ^[6]

September 24, 1755. Account of Estate of William Giles (II). Payments to: Daniel Dulany, Esq. Payments to (their portions, in equal amounts): accountant, Thomas Giles, William Harris, Richard Harris, Tabitha Moore. Legatees: accountant. Executor: William Giles (III). ^[7]

2115. Margaret, died Unknown.

Will

Last Will and Testament of John Moore, Sr.

The Last Will and Testament of John Moor Senr. of the Parish of Coventry in the County of Somst in the Province of Maryland Decembr the 31 Anno Dom 1716...

In the name of God amen. I John Moore Doe make this my last will & testament Revoking all former will or wills whatsoever.

Imprimis. I bequeath my Soul to the living God at the Resurrection Hopeing for Salvation and live everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord and my body to be decently buried as my executor shall think it...

Item. I give and bequeath my land to my son John Moor and my son Thos Moor to be equally divided. my son Thomas to have that part of it where I now live enjoying it after her mothers decease.

Item. I give and bequeath to my Son Thomas on three year old hiefer.

Item. I give to my Daughter Sarah one five years old hiefer.

Finally, I leave and bequeath my loveing wife Ann Moor Sole and whole Executrix never to be debarred from any part or parts of the land dureing her life to be at her disposing. In witness thereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal the date above written....

Testes

his mark, Randolph Mitchel Senr mark of John Moore Senr

his mark, John White Junr her mark, Mary Mitchell

March 20, 1717. Came before me Randolph Michell, John White and Mary Mitchell in their proper persons and made oath upon the Holy Evangelist that Saw the above Testator Signe and Declare the above Informant as his last will and testament and that he published pronounced & Declared the same so to be and that at the time if his doeing he was of Sound and perfect mind and memory to the best of their knowledge. Testes.

Fain Hopkins Dist Comsr ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ The Descendants of John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, by Dan Ray Moore, July 1999, Boyd Publishing Company, Inc., Milledgeville, Georgia:
2. ↑ The Descendants of John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, by Dan Ray Moore, July 1999, Boyd Publishing Company, Inc., Milledgeville, Georgia:
3. ↑ The Descendants of John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, by Dan Ray Moore, July 1999, Boyd Publishing Company, Inc., Milledgeville, Georgia:
4. ↑ The Descendants of John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, by Dan Ray Moore, July 1999, Boyd Publishing Company, Inc., Milledgeville, Georgia
5. ↑ Somerset County, Maryland, Deeds, Book L No. 1, folios 245 and 246
6. ↑ Somerset County, Maryland, Prerogative Court, Inventory, Book 48, page 273
7. ↑ Somerset County, Maryland, Prerogative Court, Administration Account, Book 38, page 168
8. ↑ Somerset County, Maryland, Wills, Book 14, page 573

See also:

Note N4432

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18611386/person/686626407

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/a/g/Rick--Waggener/GENE5-0108.html

http://records.ancestry.ca/elizabeth_dowland_records.ashx?pid=38457339

Acknowledgements

• Moore-15333 was created by Dawn Griffis through the import of Griffis Ragland Alsford Wrighton Family Tree_2014-01-29.ged on Jan 29, 2014.