Noah was born in 1757. He was the son of Moses Tyson. He passed away in 1805.
Both wives were sisters. Their father was Rev. William Moore.
Per 1790 census 1 Slave reported.
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From the book "Tyson Family History: Descendants of John & Susannika Tyson Revised Vol. I Compiled & Edited by Jerry Tyson Barton, Dec. 2000 "Source: "Colonial & State Records of North Carolina", Volume 10, page 221: Martinborogh (Greenville), Pitt County, North Carolina: 23rd August 1775: Proceedings of the Safety Committee in Pitt County: Excerpts; Professed allegiances to the King of Great Britton. Believed that neither Parliament, nor any other branch, should legislate against colonist, etc. Signed by many, including Noah Tison, Moses Tison, John Tison, and George Sugg
Source: DAR Patriot Index, 1990, Vol. HI: "Tyson, Noah: b 9-12-1757 NC d 1-13-1805 NC m l) Elizabeth Moore, 2) Nice Moore PS NC"
Source: 1790 US Census, Pitt County, North Carolina for Noah Tyson and family by count: White male 16+ = 2 White males-16 =5 White females = 1 Slaves = 1
Source; Pitt County Genealogical Quarterly, February 1997, page 3: " PITT COUNTY CHURCH HISTORY: Red Banks Church: A little of its early history: Organized November 20, 1758 with about 20 members. Thomas Pope and Joseph Willis were among the organizers Abram Baker was pastor from 1782 till 1789 when the membership numbered 104 Along about this time there were three ministers in the church. They were: Noah Tyson, John Vinson, and George Cranberry later Tyson took on the pastorate of Great Swamp...." Source: "Great Swamp Church Records", as abstracted by Roger Kammerer, and published Pitt County Genealogy Quarterly, August 1999, page 7: "Oct 24, 1795: Great Swamp constituted a church, Noah Tison called as pastor, asked conference to dismiss him from his other church. Opened door for admission of new members; John Mooring, William Bauldree, Nicey Tison, Lydia Spain Source: "DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition", page 3004: Tyson, Noah, born 12 Sep 1757, died 1805, man. (1) Elizabeth Moore, (2) Nice Nicy' Moore, PS NC"
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Categories: Pitt County, North Carolina, Slave Owners
Here's the master compilation of land transactions for the Forbes lines of Pitt County NC. http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncpcfr/forbesdeeds.html
Benjamin, Clement, John, Charles Wesley, Arthur, Henry, Enoch, Joseph, Arthur Jr. another John Forbes are all mentioned.
It seems these families shared property lines at times over the 1700's.
edited by Ron Johnston Forbus Esquire