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Calista W Moody 1842–1909

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Calista Moody in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Aug 1842 · Paulding, Georgia, United States
Died 9 Mar 1909 · Iredell, Bosque, Texas, United States
Father Thomas Moody Jr
Mother Retincy Hill Tinsey Chapman
Spouse Joseph Monroe Cason
Children John Joseph Cason, Martha Ella Cason, Mary Prudence Cason, Vialar Cason, William Thomas Cason
Siblings Cassandra Cassie Moody, Elizabeth Clemintine Moody, Elizabeth Moody, Ellen Moody, Ezekiel S Moody, Green Berry Moody, John M Moody, Leander Drucilla Moody, Martha Jane Moody, Mary Prudence Moody, Retencia Hill Moody, Samuel Henry Moody, Sarah Frances Moody, Sophronia Moody, William J H Moody, William Thomas Moody
Records
1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Texas, Death Certificates Georgia, Marriage Records from Select …
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Calista W Moody began in 1842 in Paulding, Georgia, United States. In 1850, Calista W Moody resided in Militia District 951, Paulding, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Calista W Moody resided in District 1087, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA. Calista W Moody married joseph monroe cason, and had children including john joseph cason, martha ella cason, mary prudence cason, vialar cason, william thomas cason. Calista W Moody passed away in 1909 in Iredell, Bosque, Texas, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records Texas, Death Certificates

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Georgia, Marriage Records from Select Counties

Life Timeline

1842
Birth of Calista W Moody in Paulding, Georgia, United States
Birth
1850
Calista W Moody resided here in Militia District 951, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Residence
1860
Calista W Moody resided here in District 1087, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Residence
1880
Calista W Moody resided here in Cherokee, Alabama, USA
Residence
1900
Calista W Moody resided here in Baileyton, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Residence
1909
Death of Calista W Moody in Iredell, Bosque, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Calista Moody

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, USA (1755) to Paulding, Georgia, United States (1842) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Calista Moody (1842–1909) was born in Paulding, Georgia, United States and died in Iredell, Bosque, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Calista in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Thomas Moody Jr
Father
Retincy Hill Tinsey Chapman
Mother

Calista Moody's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Calista W Moody PTP
1842–1909
Paulding, Georgia, United States
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Calista Moody's Descendants

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Calista W Moody PTP 1842–1909