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Edward MOSS 1637–1716

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward MOSS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 21 APR 1637 · Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Died 17 DEC 1716 · Old, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Father Edward Breahs Moss Iii
Mother Eleanor Westwood
Siblings Anne Moss, Benjamin Moss, Dinah Moss, Edward Moss, Edward Moss Iii, Elizabeth Moss, James Mosse, John Moss, Rebecca Moss, Samuel J Moss, William Moss
Records
U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Ancestry Family Tree
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Researchers connected through Edward MOSS 1637–1716

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward MOSS began in 1637 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Edward MOSS passed away in 1716 in Old, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Edward MOSS in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Birth
1716
Death of Edward MOSS in Old, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward MOSS

This ancestor line traces from Selkirkshire, Scotland (1368) to Lancaster, Lancashire, England (1637) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward MOSS (1637–1716) was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, England and died in Old, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States. 4 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Edward Breahs Moss Iii
Father
Eleanor Westwood
Mother

Edward MOSS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward MOSS PTP
1637–1716
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward MOSS's Descendants

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Edward MOSS PTP 1637–1716