Moses Southard (1753 - 1838)

Born 28 May 1753 in Stafford, Virginia

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Died 1838 at about age 84 in Madison, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Moses was born on 28 May 1753 at Stafford Co, Virginia.^[1] He was the son of Joseph Suddarth or Southard and Jemina Skidmore. Moses Southard signed a petition on 24 May 1779 at Stafford County, Virginia.^[2] He married (Unk) Southard circa 1780 at Virginia. Moses registered to pay taxes on 28 May 1795 at Madison Co., Virginia.^[3] Moses registered to pay taxes on 28 April 1796 at Madison Co., Virginia.^[4] Moses registered to pay taxes on 3 April 1797 at Madison Co., Virginia.^[5] Moses died in 1838 at Madison Co., Virginia, at age at an unknown age . Moses's will was probated on 25 October 1838 at Madison Co., Virginia.^[6]

Parents

His parents and wife are uncertain. A source such as a Will or other record is needed to link Moses to Joseph Suthard and Jemima Skidmore.Abbe-569 18:26, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Federal Census

The census records of Madison Co, Virginia list Moses Southard from 1810 through 1830. There is no evidence of a wife in these records but for the most part, the known children can be identified. There are some inconsistencies in the ages in some cases due to the census enumerator stroking the wrong box.

1810

In 1810, Moses Southard was head of a 7 person household in Madison County, Virginia. They are conjectured to be as follows:^[7]

Name: Moses Southard

Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Madison, Virginia

2 males under 10; Elias abt 10; Isaac abt 8

1 male of 16 thru 25; Lewis abt 22

1 male of 45 and over; Moses abt 57

2 females of 10 and under 16; Jenny abt 4 (miscounted); Sarah abt 14;

1 female of 16 and under 26; Lucy abt 16

Susan and Betsy both married in 1803 so the count of 6 remaining children appears to be correct.

1820

The US Census 1820, Madison Co, Virginia lists 6 individuals in the household of Moses Southard. They are believed to be as follows.

2 males of 10 and under 16; Elias abt 20 (miscounted); Isaac abt 18; (miscounted)

1 male of 45 and upwards; Moses abt 67

2 females of 10 and under 16; Jenny abt 14; 1 unknown

1 female of 26 and under 45; Sarah abt 26

Between 1810 and 1820 Lucy and Lewis both married and are both enumerated separately with their respective families. The 1 female 10 to 16 is a mystery but I do not believe she was a child of Moses. Possibly a cousin.

1830

The US Census 1830, Madison Co, Virginia lists 4 individuals in the household of Moses Southard. They are believed to be as follows.

1 male of 20 and under 30; Isaac abt 28

1 male of 70 and under 80; Moses abt 77

2 females of 15 and under 20: Sarah abt 34 (miscounted); Jenny abt 24 miscounted);

Between 1820 and 1830 Elias married and is enumerated separately with his family.

Sources

1. ↑ St. Paul's Parish Register, Stafford & King George Counties, Va.
2. ↑ Signer Moses Suthard, A Petition to the House of Delegates to fix the court seat near the center of the county.
3. ↑ Moses Southard entry, 1795 Madison County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Roll; Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia; Entry ID: enumerated May 28, 1 taxable.
4. ↑ Moses Southard entry, 1796 Madison County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Roll; Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia; Entry ID: enumerated April 28, 1796, 1 taxable.
5. ↑ Moses Southard entry, 1797 Madison County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Roll; Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia; Entry ID: enumerated April 3, 1797, 1 taxable.
6. ↑ Will Book 6, Page 397, Madison Co, Va - Proved by John Lewis.
7. ↑ 1810 United States Census; Census Place: Madison, Virginia; Roll: 69; Page: 405; Image: 00705; Family History Library Film: 0181429.

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