David Moore (abt. 1721 - abt. 1805)

Born about 1721 in Westerly, Washington Co, RI [uncertain]

Husband of Mary (Barber) Moore — married 24 Nov 1745 in Charlestown, Washington Co, RI

Descendants

Died about 1805 at about age 84 in Exeter,Washington,RI [uncertain]

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Biography

BIRTH: Westerly Town Records, 2:118 (FHL #930813). MAR: Charlestown Town Council Records, 1:62 (FHL #931554). Wife is called "Mary James." Although she is not designated a widow on mar rec, it is clear that she was 1st married to Thomas James, by whom she had 2 children. David Moore gave bond on 3 Apr 1749 for the adm of "all the estate that came into his hands of Thomas James deceased by reason of his marrying the relick and administrix of the said Thomas James" (Richmond Town Council & Probate, 1:15, 16, 17 [FHL #930847]). The will of Samuel Barber of Richmond, 27 May 1760, proved 7 Jul 1766, mentions a dau Mary Moore (Richmond Town Council & Probate, 1:428 [FHL #930847]). This Mary Moore was apparently the wife of David Moore and widow of Thomas James. Samuel Barber was a surety for David Moore's adm of Thomas James' estate, 6 Feb 1748/9, and on same date Benjamin Barber, a son of Samuel, was appointed guardian of Jonathan, son of Thomas James.

DEATH: No death rec found in original source records. For death date see REPRESENTATIVE MEN AND OLD FAMILIES OF RHODE ISLAND, 3 vols. (Chicago, 1908), 3:1664 (FHL #974.5 D3r). Also see the will of David Moore of Exeter, 7 Nov 1804, proved 2 Jan 1806, inv 7 Jan 1806, acct 5 Oct 1807, Exeter Probate, 7:2:98-99, 104-106, 182 (FHL #932355). OCC: Militia captain in 1767

Note

There is some uncertainty on this profile, as it is a result of a merge between two profiles with different birth years and death years, but both married to Mary Barber. Some additional research is needed to confirm dates and relationships.

Sources

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cuzzinkc/ckcg97.htm

• http://www.ourgenerationsancestors.org/getperson.php?personID=I6044&tree=OGA
• England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
• Report on the Chalkley manuscripts, 21st Congress, the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution