Moses Ritter (abt. 1730 - bef. 1819)

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Died before 11 May 1819 before about age 89 in New Hanover County, NC

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Biography

Jerry Smith [jerrysmith@crosstel.net] provided information he had received listing the children of Moses Ritter and Hannah Bradbury from an old family bible. In 1991, the bible was in the possession of Edward R. Harrel, Route 3, Box 6, Selmer, TX 38375. It had belonged to Mary Jane Harrel/Horrol, daughter of Mary Ritter and granddaughter of Moses Ritter.

A note in the bible stated that Moses lived to be 89 years old and his wife Hannah lived to be 100 years plus 8.

1753, Apr 12 -- Land Grant #116 & 1112, Johnston County, NC Moses Retter received a 165 acre Land Grant located East of Little River and on both sides of Buck Branch.

1759, Sep 1 -- Land Grant #482 & 1037, Johnston County, NC Moses Rutter received a 92 acre Land Grant located North of Little River on the Head of Buck Swamp including the Goose Pond adjoining his former line.

1762, Nov 15 -- Land Patent Book 15 Page 454, Dobbs County, NC William Grant received a 140 acre Land Grant located on Buck Swamp and the Mouth of Clayey Branch adjoining his own line and Moses Ruter.

1763, Mar 17 -- Land Grant #295, Dobbs County, NC Moses Ritter received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Buck Swamp and the Mouth of Clayey Branch adjoining his own line and William Grant. John Regestor and Arthur Peacock were chain carriers.

1764, May 10 -- Land Grant #527, Dobbs County, NC James Bradbury received a 300 acre Land Grant located East of Little River near the Goose Pond adjoining John Esterling, Henry Esterling and Moses Retter. Moses Retter and Absolem Sentos were chain carriers.

1765, Apr-Apr 1769 -- Deed Book 7, Dobbs County, NC Page 111 - Moses Ritter to Thomas Price/Rice Page 138 - Jesse Ritter to Drury Alldridge

1765, Sep 21 -- Land Grant #575, Dobbs County, NC James Bradbury received a 640 acre Land Grant located on Lower side of Little River on Buck Marsh and Breezy Branch adjoining his own line, and William Hooker. Moses Ratter and George Bradbury were chain carriers.

1767, Aug 10 -- Land Grant #920, Dobbs County, NC Moses Ritter received a 100 acre Land Grant located between Mirtle Branch and Buck Branch adjoining James Bradberry, Henerey Easterling and near Retter's own line. Wm. Waller and Isam Ellis were chain carriers.

1769, Dec 16 -- Land Patent Book 20 Page 491, Dobbs County, NC William Worrel received a 375 acre Land Grant located South of Nauhunty Swamp and South of Slugh Swamp adjoining Moses Retter, Elliot and Widow Speir.

1771, Nov 28 -- North Carolina Colonial Records Volume 22 Page 414 Moses Ritter listed on Account of Sundry Firelocks Pressed into his Majesty's Service in the Expedition against the Insurgents in 1771, for the Dobbs Detachment, which were lost, broke or destroyed.

1773, Apr-May 1775 -- Deed Book 10, Dobbs County, NC Page 420 - Jessee Ritter to Moses Ritter Page 474 - Moses Ritter to Joshua Howell

1775, Apr 18 -- Deed Book 3 Page 502, Sampson County, NC Edward Byrd deeded Moses Ritter 100 acres located East of Six Runs adjoining Henry MacCullows. Benjamon Bell and William Younf were witnesses.

1775, Apr 18 -- Deed Book 3 Page 503, Sampson County, NC Daniel Watkins and wife Barsheba deeded Moses Ritter 150 acres located on Run of Beaverdam Swamp adjoining Edward Byrd. David James and Jessey Watkins were witnesses.

1777, Jan-Apr 1779 -- Deed Book 11, Dobbs County, NC Page 198 - Moses Ritter to Wilson Wadkins

1783 -- Census, Duplin County, NC [current Sampson County, NC] Moses Ritter listed

1784 -- Tax List, Sampson County, NC Moses Ritter listed 250 acres and 2 white polls

1785, Feb 21 -- Deed Book 20 Page 80, Sampson County, NC Moses Ritter deeded James Spiller two tracts of land: (1) 100 acres located East of Six Runs adjoining Edward Byrd, William Blackman. (2) 150 acres adjoining David James, Sr. and William Herndon. Thomas Coggins and William Harper were witnesses,

1785. Mar 23 -- County Court Minutes, Sampson County, NC A deed from Moses Ritter to James Spiller for 500 acres was proven by Thomas Coggins.

1786, Dec 8 -- Will, Wayne County, NC 1787, Jan [proven] Will of James Brabury, dec'd. Heirs: Wife, son Jacob Bradbury, daughter Hannah Ritter, son George Bradbury, daughter Mary Bele, granddaughter Elizabeth Bele, son Thomas Chambers Bradbury, daughter Rhoda Stanly and her eldest son James Stanly, son James Bradbury, daughter Elizabeth Grantham, son-in-law Thos. Grantham, grandson James Bradbury Ritter and grandson Aron Ritter. Executors: William McKinne, Richard McKinne and Stephen Stanly Witnesses: Wm. McKinne Junr., Michel Buell/Bauell, Thos. Costettor and Elizabeth Auly/Orrly

1787, Feb 8 -- Deed Book K Page 438, New Hanover County, NC Bryant Buxton deeded Moses Ritter 250 acres located on Poplar Swamp of widow Moore's Creek adjoining Thomas Moore, Jeremiah Malpass, Nathaniel McGufford and Anthony Ward including plantation known as Clay Fields. John Jones, Jesse Rooks and David Jones were witnesses.

1789, Jun 15 -- Land Grant #2231, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter received a 100 acre Land Grant located East of Moore's Creek on both sides of Poplar Branch. Thomas Lewis and Moses Ritter were chain carriers.

1789, Jun 15 -- Land Grant #2232, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter received a 100 acre Land Grant located East of Moore's Creek, adjoining Thomas Lewis and his own line including Cuffie's Point Bay. Thomas Lewis and Moses Ritter were chain carriers.

1790 -- Census, New Hanover County, NC Page 51 Moses Rettor (16+) 1M (0-16) 3M 7F

1791, Dec 2 -- Land Grant #2355, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter received a 300 acre Land Grant located East of Moore's Creek, near Moore's Creek Swamp, Cuffey's Branch and Haws Branch adjoining John Jones and his own line. Thomas Ritter and Clemmer Ritter were chain carriers.

1789, Jun 15 -- Land Grant #2270, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter received a 240 acre Land Grant located between widow Moore's Creek and the new road South of the Clayfield Bay adjoining his own line, John Jones, A. Stakey, Huggins and Thomas Lewis. Wm. Walker and Thos. Ritter were chain carriers.

1795, Oct 2 -- Land Grant #2520, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter received a 70 acre Land Grant located West of Long Creek adjoining R. Proby, Wm. Walker, T. Lewis and his on line. Kiah Bonham and Polly Ritter were chain carriers.

1800, Oct 11 -- Deed Book L Page 496, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter deeded Nathaniel McGufford 6 tracts of land containing (1) 250 acres on Polar Swamp of widow Moore's Creek adjoining Jeremiah Malpuss, Nathl. McGufford Sr. and Anthony Ward known as the "Clayfields"; (2) 120 acres East of Moore's Creek on Pursleys Branch adjoining Anthony Ward; (3) 100 acres located East of Moore's Creek adjoining Ritter's line, Thos. Lewis and Cuffy's Point Bay; (4) 100 acres located East of widow Moore's Creek and both sides of Poplar Branch; (5) 300 acres located East of Moore's Creek, near Moore's Creek Swamp, Cuffey's Branch and Haws Branch adjoining John Jones; (6) 240 acres located widow Moore's Creek and the new road South of the Clayfield Bay adjoining his own line, John Jones, Arthur Stucky, Huggins and Thomas Lewis. William Sharpless, Pettigrew Moore and Daniel Bourdeaux were witnesses.

1800, Oct 11 -- Deed Book N Page 355, New Hanover County, NC Nathaniel McGufford deeded Moses Ritter slaves Kim and Hages. M. Harples, Pettegru Moore and Daniel Burdeaux were witnesses.

1804, May 1 and 15 -- Wilmington Gazette, New Hanover County, NC The following property owners were listed as being delinquent on their taxes and notified their land was going to be sold in June if the taxes were not paid. Moses Ritter for 1801: 50 acres, 1 white poll and 1 black poll Moses Ritter for 1802: 47 acres and 1 white poll

1804, Oct 16 -- Deed Book M Page 492, New Hanover County, NC Ajatant Mott deeded Moses Ritter 75 acres on Bever Branch. James Portevent and John Loiteevent were witnesses.

1804, Oct 16 -- Deed Book M Page 493, New Hanover County, NC James Poitevent deeded Moses Ritter 46.5 acres North of Bever Branch adjoining Moses Ritter's line, John Walker and Daniel Burdeaux. Daniel Burdeaux and John Poitevent were witnesses.

1809, Apr 18 -- True Republican, Wilmington, NC Notice: My wife Hannah has deserted my bed and board, without any provocation. I do hereby forwarn all persons whatever, from dealing with her, as I am determined not to pay, or answer any of her contracts, to which I requeit all persons to take due notice. Nevertheless, if my said wife Hannah will return to me, I will support her as usual, or procure a good house for her reception. Moses Ritter Apr 17, 1809

1809, May 4 -- Deed Book O Page 37, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter deeded Nathaniel McGufford 111.5 acres located East of Long Creek adjoining Paul Overhison. James Bonham and Sam Buxton were witnesses.

1810, Aug 14 -- Deed Book O Page 99, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter deeded to son Jessa. B. Ritter slaves Ann, Susannah, Fan, John and Michel. Wm. Taylor and Solon Busley were witnesses.

1812, Feb 4 -- Deed Book O Page 328, New Hanover County, NC Jesse Ritter deeded to father Moses Ritter slaves Ann, Jack, Mike, Rachel and Fanny. Solomon Beesly and John Harper were witnesses.

1812, May 28 -- Deed Book O Page 396, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter deeded Daniel Bordeaux slaves Ann, Fan, Jack, Mike and Rachel. Hugh Cowan and Spencer Stanley were witnesses.

1814, Jan 21 -- Deed Book Q Page 274, New Hanover County, NC Moses Ritter deeded James Moore Jr. a slave named Farraby in return for another slave [not named]. John Moore and James Quen were witnesses.

1819, May 11 -- Estate, New Hanover County, NC Robert Alexr. Henry, Joel Henry, David Smith Jur. and Wm. Jones Larkins were named Administrators of the Estate of Moses Ritter, dec'd.

Sources

• http://moorecountywallaces.com/getperson.php?personID=I19624&tree=Wallace