William Moore (abt. 1675 - aft. 1723)

Born about 1675 in Calvert, Maryland

Husband of Rachel (Medford) Moore — married before 1700 in Prince George's, Maryland [uncertain]

Husband of Mary (Gatrill) Moore — married 10 May 1716 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland

Descendants

Died after 6 Jul 1723 after about age 48 in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland

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Biography

William was born ca 1675, a son of John Moore. He passed away in 1724.^[1]

William married Rachel Medford, daughter of Thomas Medford & Rachel Mackall. All of Thomas' and Rachel's children were recorded as baptized at St. Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland.^[2]

William Moore was a carpenter, and belonged to the Episcopal Church. On 23 Jun 1697, William purchased from James Moore (proven to be no relation, via Y DNA testing of descendants of the two men) the 80 acres of a tract called Beale's Hunting Quarter on the Collington Branch of the Patuxent River in Prince George's Co MD. This converance was made on the condition that William's mother, Mary Faulkner (widow of John Moore) should have possession and use of the land during her lifetime. Within a year of the conveyance, Mary married her third husband Hugh Riley. Later, William wanted to sell the land but due to the restriction on the deed, he needed his mother's assent, but since she was a married woman, she needed her husband's consent. The result was a second deed dated 07 June 1719 called a "indenture tripartite" and the land was sold. On 06 Jul 1723, he sold 300 acres, his largest tract of land known as Moore's Prosperity.

Thomas Moore (ca. 1712-1790) was added to the list of William's children, but with the "uncertain" indicator. There is no record of birth for him with St. Barnabas Church, though, given the date of birth, he would have been the youngest child, and possibly fell outside the collection of records. Furthermore, some have suggested he was born in Cecil County, Maryland, but the only record for a birth of a Thomas in Cecil is in 1707. Given the close association both he and Riley Moore had with Benjamin and Reuben Allen, it appears possible the two... Riley and Thomas... may have been half brothers. Additionally, Riley's naming one of his sons "Thomas" may be another indicator the two were siblings.

Children

1. George 1695 MD -1754 MD
2. Ann 1700 MD-1761 Delaware
3. Rily 1702 MD-1760 VA m. Sarah Holland
4. John 1702 MD-1781 VA
5. Samuel 1704 MD -1790 NC
6. Rachel 1710 MD- before 1780
7. George 1712 MD-1825 PA
8. Thomas (?) 1717?-1790

Two depositions made 22 Mar 1706 by Ninian Beall, age ca 80, and Hugh Riley, age ca 53, regarding Dr. Richard Pile's barbarous mistreatment of his servant, Henry Glover, mention William Moore trying to help Glover [PGCR).

June Ct. 1710; William Moore of Prince George's County, carpenter, of one part, Hugh Ryley and Mary his wife, late wife of John Moore of said county dec'd and mother to the aforesaid William Moore of second part and John Perry of sd. county, tailor of 3rd part; for £30; tract called Beall's Hunting Quarter (PGCR) [found in back portion on p. 804 28 Mar 1713; William Moore, planter, and Rachel his wife, sold 64 acres of Moorfields in Calverton Manor to James Moore, Jr. (PGLR F279); [this tract came from Hugh Riley; not from 150 acres Moorefields was patented to James Moore in 1679/80 (HM&SOM)] 10 Aug 1713; William Moore patented 64 acres of Moorftelds in Prince George's Co. (SOM DD5/810; RY1/129) 10 Aug 1713; William Moore patented 88 acres of Piny Hedge in Prince George's Co. (SOM DDS/812; RY1/140) 8 Sep 1718; From William Moore, planter, to Rev. Jacob Henderson; 88 acres called Piney Hedge; ack. Mary Moore, wife of William (PGLR F 95/648) 6 Aug 1719; William Moore patented 300 acres Moore's Prosperity in Prince George's Co. (SOM FF7/234; PL4/419) 6 Jul 1723; From William Moore and Mary his wife to Richard Lancaster; 300 acres called Moore's Prosperity (PGLR 1.460)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY LAND RECORDS, Indenture, 23 June 1697 From: JAMES MOORE of P. G. County, carpenter To: WILLIAM MOORE of P. G. Co. Price: 1818 lbs. tobacco Property: All the 80 acre tract in P. G. Co. called "Beales Hunting Quarter" in the freshes and in the fork of the western branch of the Patuxent River and on the southwest side of Collington Branch; adjoining land of JOHN DEMALL, Capt. BROCK, and Capt. PERRY'S land called "Chelsey"; subject to the condition that MARY FFALKNER, formerly called MARY MOORE, being the natural mother of the said WILLIAM MOORE, shall have possession and use of the land during her natural life; this land was part of a 300 acre tract patented to JAMES MOORE, 1 July 1682. Signature: JAMES MOORE Wit.: ROBERT WADE, THOMAS SPRIGG JR. Ackn'd: JAMES MOORE and MARY MOORE his wife, 24 June 1697. Recorded: 24 June 1697, Vol. A, p. 52

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 62a: Indenture, 4 Apr 1703 From: Ninian Beall of Prince George's County, Gent. and Ruth, his wife To: John Pottinger, planter of Prince George's County For 106£a parcel of 150 acres of land called Twice Bought being part of 800 acres of land surveyed for Beall called Major's Lott lying in Prince George's County, formerly Calvert County, in the fork of Western Branch; bounded by land owned by Pottinger Signed: Ninian Beall and Ruth Beall Witnessed: Josiah Willson, Will'm Moor (mark) Memorandum: 10 Apr 1703 Ruth Beall examined by William Hutchison and Robert Tyler Alienation: 10 Apr 1703 the sum of Bs paid by John Pottinger

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 62a; Indenture, 4 Apr 1703 From: Ninian Beall of Prince George's County, Gent. and Ruth, his wife To: John Pottinger, planter of Prince George's County For £106 a parcel of 150 acres of land called Twice Bought being part of 800 acres of land surveyed for Beall called Major's Lott lying in Prince George's County, formerly Calvert County, in the fork of Western Branch; bounded by land owned by Pottinger Signed: Ninian Beall and Ruth Beall Witnessed: Josiah Willson, Will'm Moor (mark) Memorandum: 10 Apr 1703 Ruth Beall examined by William Hutchison and Robert Tyler Alienation: 10 Apr 1703 the sum of 8s paid by John Pottinger

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 63a; Indenture, 9 Apr 1703 From: Edward Dawson, planter of Prince George's County and wife Mary Dawson To: John Pottinger, planter of Prince George's County For 70£for 100 acres called Ware part of a tract called The Majors Lott in Prince George's County laid out for Maj. Ninian Beall by patent of 800 acres lying in the forks of the Western Branch of the Patuxent River; bounded by land of James Millikin and John Joyce Signed: Edward Dawson and Mary Dawson Witnessed: Josiah Willson and Wm. Moore Memorandum: 10 Apr 1703 Mary Dawson examined by Wm. Hutchison Alienation: John Pottinger paid the sum of 4s

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 65a; Indenture, 10 Apr 1703 From: James Mullikin, planter of Prince George's County, and his wife Jane To: Thomas Lemar, planter of Prince George's County For 95£a 100 acre parcel called Thrice Bought formerly called Mullikin 'a Choice in Prince George's County, formerly Calvert County, being part of 800 acres in the freshes of the Patuxent River in the fork of the Western Branch; bounded by Major's Lott Signed: James Mullikan (mark), Jane Mullikan (mark) Witnessed: Josiah Willson and Wm. Moor (mark) Memorandum: 10 Apr 1703 Jane Mullikin examined by William Hutchison and Robert Tyler Alienation: Thomas Lemarr paid the sum of 4s

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 94; Petition, 23 Mar 1702/3 Resurvey of Major's Lott in Prince George's County Petitioners: Edward Dawson, James Mullikin, Mathew Mackeby, and the executors of John Joyce To: Josiah Wilson, High Sheriff of Prince George's County and Mr. William Hutchison, Surveyor Bounds: Land of Maj. Nicholas Sewell, Edward Dawson, John Pottinger, James Mullikin, Thomas Lemar., Matthew Mackeby Her Majesties' Surveyor: William Hutchison Signed: Jury included Thomas Swaringen, Richard Pile, Archibald Edmundson, Thomas Plumer (mark), Charles Hyatt, John Turner (mark), Anthony Draine, Soloman Rodery, Jonathan Simmons, Wm. Ray (mark), William Moor (mark), Thomas Wells

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 120b; Indenture, 10 Jan 1704 From: Thom. Swaringen of Prince George's County and Jane his wife To: Charles Hyatt, planter of Prince George's County For 66£a 60 acre parcel of land surveyed and deducted out of a tract called Basingthorp Hall now belonging to Richard Harwood in the freshes on the west side of the Patuxent River; beginning at a branch of Bears Brooke and bounded by Basingthorp Hall and land called Strife owned by Thomas Wells Signed: Thomas Swaringen and Jane Swaringen Witnessed: Hugh Riley and William Moore (mark) Memorandum: 4 Jan 1704 Jane Swaringen examined by Rob. Tyler and Tho. Addison Alienation: 27 Feb 1704 Charles Hyatt paid the sum of 2s

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 131a: Indenture, 10 Jan 1704 From: Charles Hyatt, cooper of Prince George's County To: Hugh Ryley, carpenter of Prince George's County For 30£a tract of 50 acres called The Beginning, bounded by Scott's Lott, Thomas HoUyday's land called The Upper Getting and Collington Branch; located on the west side of the Patuxent River, between the river and Collington Branch. Signed: Charles Hyatt Witnessed: Thomas Swaringen and William Moore Memorandum: 10 Jan 1704 endorsement of Sarah Hyatt, wife of Charles

1710-1717 Land Records of Prince George's County MD June Ct. 1710; William Moore of Prince George's Co., carpenter, of one part, Hugh Ryley and Mary his wife, late wife of John Moore of said county dec'd and mother to the aforesaid William Moore of second part and John Perry of sd. county, tailor of 3rd part; for £30; tract called Beall's Hunting Quarter (PGCR) [found in back portion on p. 80a]

Prince George's County Land Records, Folio 134: Power of Attorney From: John Cunningham of the Kingdom of England To: James Stoddart John Cunningham, eldest brother's son and heir of Daniel Cunningham of Calvert County, for the sum of 27£and good cause and considerations sold to William Hutchison land in Calvert County called Scott's Lott; appointed "truly & well beloved friend James Stoddart" to act for him Witnessed: Samuel Moors, William Stewart, William Tanyhill and William Campbell Acknowledged: 22 Jun 1705 William Campbell came before Phillip Hoskins of the Provincial Court Proved in open court by William Tanyhill

Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records 1752-1757; Liber NN {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 26. At the request of Benjamin Gaither the following Deed was recorded June 25, 1752 Indenture made June 22, 1752; Samuel Farmer, planter, in consideration of 150 pounds sterling money of Great Britain paid by Benjamin Gaither s/o John Gaither of Anne Arundel County, Maryland has sold several parts of tracts; "Farmers Purchase" containing 50 acres being part of "Dutchmans Employment" and bounding by the Widow Rodery and John Baptist Tyler; "Motts Lott" containing 50 acres being part of "Widows Purchase"; "Strife" lying on the south side of Horse Pen Branch formerly taken up by Hugh Ryley, Sr., and sold by Eliphaz Ryley his son to the said Samuel Farmer containing 20 acres; "Farmers Cultivation" containing 85 acres it being a resurvey of 30 acres of land part of "Ryley's Range" and continguous vacancies and beginning at Richard Isaac's land; "Moore's Cultivation" containing 57 acres and beginning on the west side of the head of a small branch that falls into Horse Pen Branch and the corner of the plantation where William Moore lived; part of land belonging to John Baptist Tyler called "Dutchmans Employment" containing 50 acres being part of "Ryley's Range" which Samuel Farmer bought of James Turley and Elizabeth Turley his wife except ½ acre of land for a burying place for the said Samuel Farmer and his family on any one of the aforesaid tracts. Signed Samuel Farmer in the presence of and acknowledged before Mordecai Jacob, Thomas Williams and at the same time Sarah Farmer wife of Samuel Farmer relinquished her right of dower.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I44310&tree=Tree1
2. ↑ St. Barnabas Church, also known as St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Leeland, was built in Leeland, Maryland and was established in 1704 as the parish church of Queen Anne Parish which had been established that same year. Because of its location in one of the richest tobacco-producing regions in Colonial Maryland, the small church has been a cultural hub for southern Maryland from early colonial times, through the American Revolution, Civil War, and Reconstruction. The church was the scene of a fiery anti-revolutionary showdown that was close to erupting in violence.
3. ↑ https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I44310&tree=Tree1

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