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William Sterling Moore 1770–1856

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 02 JUN 1770 · Rowan County, North Carolina

Died 01 JUN 1856 · Lovelace Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina

Father William Starling Moore

Mother Sarah Elizabeth Edwards

Spouse Elizabeth Holland

Children Allen Moore

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Starling Moore

Sarah Elizabeth Edwards

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Holland

Children

Allen Moore

Biography

The story of William Sterling Moore began in 1770 in Rowan County, North Carolina. William Sterling Moore married elizabeth holland, and had children including allen moore. William Sterling Moore passed away in 1856 in Lovelace Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina.

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1770

Birth of William Sterling Moore in Rowan County, North Carolina

Birth

1856

Death of William Sterling Moore in Lovelace Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Moore

This ancestor line traces from Rappahanock, Essex County, Colony of Virginia, Virginia, USA (1700) to Rowan County, North Carolina (1770) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Moore (1770–1856) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina and died in Lovelace Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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