Elizabeth (Fulbright) Moser (abt. 1790 - bef. 1870)

Born about 1790 in North Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Samuel Moser — married about 1812 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States [uncertain]

Descendants

Died before 1870 before about age 80 in Independence County, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Elizabeth Fulbright was born about 1790 in North Carolina, United States.

Spouse: Samuel Moser
They married about 1812.

In 1826, Elizabeth and Samuel sold their undivided share of her father William Fulbright's real estate to William Hunsucker.^[1]

1820 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 400, line 32, Samuel Moser, East of the South Fork of the Catawba River.^[2]
Male 26-44
Male 0-9
Female 26-44
Female 10-14
Female 0-9
Female 0-9
Engaged in Agriculture: one
Engaged in Manufacture: one
Total household occupants: six

1830 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, p. 236, line 17, Samuel Mooser^[3]
Male 30-39
Male 5-9 [Jacob]
Female 30-39
Female 15-19
Female 10-14
Female 5-9 [Catherine] Total household occupants: six

Sometime after the 1830 census, Elizabeth and Samuel migrated to Independence County, Arkansas, along with extended family members.

Samuel Mosier acquired 40 acres in Independence County, Arkansas, via Federal land patent dated 16 August 1838,^[4] and as Samuel Moser he acquired another 40 acres via assignment of James Enlow’s military warrant. His Federal patent title was final 10 December 1853.^[5]

1840 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 201, line 18, Samuel Mosier^[6]
Male 40-49
Male 15-19
Female 40-49
Female 15-19

On 6 July 1841, Samuel was appointed guardian of his aged mother-in-law Barbary Fulbright.^[7] Upon her death on 15 December 1843, Samuel was appointed administrator of her estate.^[8] He completed her estate settlement in October 1849.^[9]

1850 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 348, dwelling 475, family 495, Union Township.^[10]
Samuel Moses age 57 born North Carolina. Farmer. Real estate value $500
Elizabeth Moses age 60 born North Carolina
Jacob Moses age 27 born North Carolina. Farmer. Real estate value $200

1860 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 59, Union Township, Black Oak post office, dwelling 390, family 379.^[11]
Samuel Moser age 67 born N. Carolina. Farmer. Real estate value $3,000. Personal property value $1,500
Elizabeth Moser age 80 born N. Carolina
Jacob Moser age 35 born N. Carolina. Farmer
Marey Moser age 29 born Tennessee
John Moser age 2 born Arkansas
John Delp age 74 born N. Carolina. GunSmith. Personal property value $3,000

Elizabeth died after the 1860 census and before the 1870 census.

1870 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 152a (stamped), dwelling 24, family 26.^[12]
Samuel Moses age 86 born North Carolina. Farmer. Real estate value $1,000. Personal property value $350
Elizabeth Moses age 49 born Tennessee. Keeping house.

Research Notes

Who is John Delp seen living with Sam and Elizabeth in 1860? He is also seen living with Elizabeth's brother, Jacob, in 1850.

Sources

1. ↑ Lincoln County, North Carolina, deed book 32: 30, Samuel and Elizabeth Moser to William Hunsucker (9 June 1826); Register of Deeds, Lincolnton.
2. ↑ 1820 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 400, Samuel Moser; digital image, FamilySearch; citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) microfilm publication M33, roll 83.
3. ↑ 1830 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, p. 236, Samuel Mooser; digital image, FamilySearch; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, roll 122.
4. ↑ Bureau of Land Management (https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=AR0490__.362&docClass=STA&sid=cbgogltq.air#patentDetailsTabIndex=1).
5. ↑ Bureau of Land Management https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0732-070&docClass=MW&sid=vphcuo3n.pqv#patentDetailsTabIndex=1.
6. ↑ 1840 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 201, line 18, Samuel Mosier; digital image, FamilySearch; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 18.
7. ↑ "Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979, vol. A: 76; FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 7117334, image 54.
8. ↑ Arkansas Administrators and guardians bonds and letters, 1821-1845, p. 195; digital image, FamilySearch: accessed April 2017); FHL microfilm 7117332, image 556.
9. ↑ “Arkansas Probate Records, 1817–1979,” Independence County Probate Records 1839–1857 vol. A: 435–6. October Term 1849; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 7117332, image 244.
10. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 348, dwelling 475, family 495, Samuel Moses; digital image, FamilySearch; citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) microfilm M432, roll 26.
11. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 59, Union Township, Black Oak post office, dwelling 390, family 379; NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 43.
12. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, Independence County, Arkansas, p. 152a (stamped), dwelling 24, family 26, Samuel Moses; NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 55.

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