William M. Moffett was born on 21 April 1815 In the Gulf of Mexico.[1]
He married Lucy Caroline Cox, daughter of Littleton Meeks Cox and Nancy A. (Stewart) Cox, on 7 June 1863 at Russell County, Alabama.[2][1]
He worked in a rolling mill when he and Lucy appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Precinct 4, Baker County, Alabama. They were listed next to her parents.[3] He was a machinist when he and Lucy appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. Her mother was living with them.[4]
William died on 28 January 1885 at Rome, Floyd County, Georgia and was buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. His memorial has photos and links to those of family members.[1]
Census
8 July 1870
Precinct 4, Baker County, Alabama
Wm M Moffatt M 54 Works in Rolling Mill b. On Gulf of Mexico.
William Moffett M White 65 Married Head Machinist b. Gulf Mexico.
Lucy Moffett F White 40 Married Wife Keeping House b. Georgia.
Charles Moffett M White 16 Single Son Pattern Maker b. Alabama.
Littleton Moffett M White 14 Single Son Apprentice Foundry b. Alabama.
Joseph Moffett M White 12 Single Son At School b. Alabama.
Louisia Moffett F White 3 Single Daughter At Home b. Georgia.
Nancy Cox F White 65 Widowed Mother-in-law Boarder b. South Carolina.[4]
Sources
↑ 1.01.11.2Memorial:Find a Grave (has image) Find A Grave: Memorial #18259546 (accessed 1 March 2024) Memorial page for William M. Moffett (21 Apr 1815-28 Jan 1885), citing Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, USA (plot: Section OR, Lot 334); Maintained by Great Granddaughter (contributor 47320783).
↑Marriage:"Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967" Original data: Marriage Records. Alabama Marriages. County courthouses, Alabama - Ancestry Record 61365 #901641308 (accessed 1 March 2024) Lucy Cox marriage to William Moffett on 7 Jun 1863 in Russell, Alabama, USA.
↑ 3.03.11870 Census:"1870 United States Federal Census" Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Baker, Alabama; Roll: M593_1; Page: 211B - Ancestry Record 7163 #13394771 (accessed 1 March 2024) Wm M Moffatt (54), Works in Rulling Mill, in Precinct 4, Baker, Alabama. Born in Mexico.
↑ 4.04.11880 Census:"1880 United States Federal Census" Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: 146; Page: 157B; Enumeration District: 064 - Ancestry Record 6742 #7708974 (accessed 1 March 2024) William Moffett (65), married, Machinest, head of household in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA. Born in Gulf Mexico.
Is William your ancestor? Please don't go away! Login to collaborate or comment, or ask our community of genealogists a question.